Bob Ford's History, Mystery and Lore

Candy Cane Lane Part 1

As a kid there was no better place in St Joseph to grow up than Candy Cane Lane. Once a year this normal street turned magical. Thousands would drive down the lane beaming at all the decorations and lights. Join us as we talk with veterans of the lane who have childhood memories that will take you back to Christmases past and simpler times. We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! To hear this podcast in full and all past and future episodes, consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162 For podcasts, articles, and trivia, visit our website at https://bobfordshistory.com for details. You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore

Negro League Baseball Museum Part 2

The Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City is a story about America told through a game. Join us as we discuss with Bob Kendrick, President of the Museum, the times, impact and fun players and fans alike had with Baseball. We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! To hear this podcast in full and all past and future episodes, consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162 For podcasts, articles, and trivia, visit our website at https://bobfordshistory.com for details. You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore

Negro League Baseball Museum Part 1

The Negro League Museum in Kansas City, MO is a walk through this country’s struggles and joys. From slavery, segregation to acceptance the black baseball players story is told through this important museum. Join Museum President Bob Kendrick and myself as we look back as America grows up through the game of baseball.

John Wayne Part 2

John Wayne’s movies helped America grow up. He provided a moral standard we all could aspire to. In this second podcast from The John Wayne Museum and Birthplace we look at his movies and the influence they had on all of us. Listen on your favorite streaming service here: https://linktr.ee/bobfordshistory We are keeping history alive so you can pass it on! To hear this podcast in full and all past and future episodes, consider subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/membership?u=82256162 For podcasts, articles, and trivia, visit our website at https://bobfordshistory.com for details. You can also see some of the great historic locations accompanied by the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bobfordshistorymysterylore

John Wayne Part 1

Just the mention of his name gives you an immediate impression of strength and right, John Wayne. Join us on this free podcast as we venture to the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa for a tour and remembrance of one of the greatest movie stars of all time, and an All-American legend.