Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things
Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.
Season 1
1. Vinyl Record and Airstream
0.0Jul 15, 2021 · 25 minDiscover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.
2. Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat
0.0Jul 15, 2021 · 25 minLearn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.
3. Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves
0.0Jul 23, 2021 · 25 minThe stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.
4. Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe
0.0Jul 30, 2021 · 25 minA manufacturer shows what it takes to make a banjo from raw wood in Southern California. Then, learn how dirt is transformed into hand-painted ceramic tiles in Northern California and how a Pennsylvania shoemaker from 1888 revolutionized baby shoes.
5. Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet
0.0Aug 6, 2021 · 25 minLearn how the Slinky and cast iron skillet have endured for generations.
6. Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher
0.0Aug 13, 2021 · 25 minDiscover how rocking chairs, roller skates and pitchers are made.