America's real history is one of giants who overcame all odds, overcame slavers and

robber barons, and what did we do?

Well everyone knows we invented the internet, but we also invented the middle class, the

five-day work week, the teenager, the automobile and the space race, and we're just getting

started.

We've been through far more chaotic times than this one, with some of the most incredible

leaders on the planet, and they're ready for us to pick up where they left off.

Our real origins connect us back to reality, each other, and a whole new cinematic universe

to empower and inspire.

My name is Matthew Cook, and I'm the host of American Origin Stories, now playing wherever

you get your podcasts, where you can learn more at realm.fm.

Oh, your couch is a little sideways, I feel.

That's Blaze's dip.

Blaze, did you make this dip?

Hold on, let me reposition myself.

Yeah, I worked very hard to make that dip.

Okay.

Here we go.

I don't quite know what you did with myself.

There I am.

Here I am.

Can you see my feet?

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