Our Americana is a weekly podcast that explores community through the stories of Small Town America. Each week the podcast heads to a new town, to talk to the locals about their lives, their histories, their relationships, and the stories that impact, cultivate, & challenge their community.
49 Available Episodes (80 Total)Average duration: 00:46:03
Feb 22, 2023
See you in August!
00:01:01
Our Americana returns, with 8 new episodes, starting August 14, 2023.
Sep 13, 2018
Small Town Spotlight: Longview, WA (Lemonade)
00:19:39
A man ahead of his time, built an entire town around the timber industry. A century later, the town is building itself around and in support of a local nuisance. Finding comedy in stress, it turns out, has been a decades-long tradition in Longview, Washington. Plus, the best way to survive a volcano eruption; and how fun, industry, and ecology can thrive in symbiosis. To learn more or sponsor the show: www.ouramericanapodcast.com Written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Research by Vanessa YorkGuest: Patrick KubinMusic by Borrtex, Podington Bear, Broke for Free, Cheribum / Courtesy of Free Music Archive Sponsors: Podbean
Aug 30, 2018
4.5: Port aux Basques, Newfoundland (A Sense of Space)
01:08:58
A four-person support group, for parents of children with autism, inspires an entire community to become Canada's first Autism-Friendly Town.To learn more or sponsor the show: www.ouramericanapodcast.com Written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Guests: Joan Chaisson, Cathy Lomond, Cindy Goudie-LaPolla, Wanda Merrigan, Candace Matthews Featuring "Welcome Home, Son" by Radical FaceOther music by Lee Rosevere, Borrtex, Scott Holmes, Chris Zabriskie / Courtesy of Free Music Archive Sponsors: Podbean
Aug 02, 2018
4.4: Roadside Attractions (Monuments)
01:00:30
In this collaboration with The Story Behind podcast, we explore the story behind Roadside Attractions. We take a look at how three Roadside Attractions have impacted and been impacted by community: including the world's largest beagle, the world's (former) largest cherry pie pan, and the Unclaimed Baggage Center (a museum of lost luggage). To learn more or sponsor the show: www.ouramericanapodcast.com Written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark & Emily ProkopMusic by Utidur, Mike Durek, and Ryan Andersen / Courtesy of Free Music ArchiveSponsors: Podbean
Mar 30, 2018
4.3: Pittsfield, New Hampshire (Majority Vote)
00:52:59
When a rural town's only high school is in jeopardy, the community comes together to change it in some very radical ways. And then the school, in turn, changes the community.To learn more or sponsor the show: www.ouramericanapodcast.com Written, edited, and produced by Josh HallmarkOther music by Jon Luc Hefferman, Kai Engel, Mike Durek, Squire Tuck, Broke for Free, David Hilowitz, and Lee Rosevere / Courtesy of Free Music ArchiveSponsors: Podbean, Blue Sky Vacations
Mar 15, 2018
4.2: Greensburg, Kansas (The Tornado)
00:43:04
A tornado forever changes the rural town of Greensburg in the most unexpected way. And we separate ideas and movements from the constraints of politics. To learn more or sponsor the show: www.ouramericanapodcast.com Written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Research Assistance by Torey Griffith Music by Saito, Chris Zabriskie, Kai Engel, David Mumford, Lee Rosevere, Idmonster / Courtesy of Free Music Archive Podcast Promo: Pretend Radio Sponsors: Podbean
Mar 01, 2018
4.1: Mount Horeb, Wisconsin (The Reading)
01:13:13
A rural town, known as The Troll Capital of the World, unites over the attemped banning of a book reading and its very close-to-home consequences. To learn more or sponsor the show: www.ouramericanapodcast.com Written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Research by Vanessa York, Nicola Jezequel, Shannon DeFilippas, Jennifer Menges Guests: JoEllen Graber, Amy Lyle, and Sarah Library recordings from: Carly Fisher, Jane Burns, and Julie Plotkin Featuring "Legend of the Wild Horse" by Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton Other music by Lee Rosevere, Borrtex, Ketsa, Derek Clegg, Chris Zabriskie / Courtesy of Free Music Archive Sponsors: Podbean
Feb 28, 2018
Season 4: Prologue
00:06:51
Our Americana returns tomorrow, with 12 new stories about community in Small Town America. #FindYourPlace in America.
Oct 31, 2017
Austin, Indiana (An Interlude): A Personal Story
00:37:15
REBROADCAST: Josh recounts his personal survival story from a sexual assault that resulted in contracting HIV. It highlights America's complicated relationship with both sexual assault and health care.It seemed an appropriate time to rebroadcast. Listener warning advised.
Sep 11, 2017
Season 3 Outro
00:33:26
We close off season 3 with updates. Updates on past guests, updates on Josh, and previews for his other podcasts.Updates on:Benny - Salem , OregonBrit Webb - Marfa, TexasRosie & Kate - Chincoteague, VirginiaRabia & Jenn - City Island, New YorkEugene Amos - Gold River, British ColumbiaPreviews for Josh's other shows:PLAYLIST, Season 1The Karen & Ellen Letters, Season 2
Feb 22 | 00:01:01
See you in August!
Sep 13 | 00:19:39
Small Town Spotlight: Longview, WA (Lemonade)
Aug 30 | 01:08:58
4.5: Port aux Basques, Newfoundland (A Sense of Space)
Aug 02 | 01:00:30
4.4: Roadside Attractions (Monuments)
Mar 30 | 00:52:59
4.3: Pittsfield, New Hampshire (Majority Vote)
Mar 15 | 00:43:04
4.2: Greensburg, Kansas (The Tornado)
Mar 01 | 01:13:13
4.1: Mount Horeb, Wisconsin (The Reading)
Feb 28 | 00:06:51
Season 4: Prologue
Oct 31 | 00:37:15
Austin, Indiana (An Interlude): A Personal Story
Sep 11 | 00:33:26
Season 3 Outro
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