American Origin Stories with Matthew Cooke
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOur true origins connect us back to reality, each other, and a whole new American cinematic universe. Written and narrated by Oscar nominated filmmaker, Matthew Cooke.
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Episodes
This Marks the End of Season 1.
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 57 secondsThank you for being with me on this journey! See you soon... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Origin of the Climate Crisis
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutesBeginning with a reorientation to our habitat on earth, a short history of fossil fuels, their rise, impact and how to start doing something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First American Bank Robbery
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutesThis episode features cinematic sound. The incredible true story of working class hero Patrick Lyon vs greedy bankers, dirty politicians, a pandemic, and a corrupt criminal justice system. No, this isn't about 2023. It was 1798. Pat Lyon's story retells the first decades of life in America from a completely different vantage point. One that makes sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Real Symbol of America
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutesThe incredible story of what makes the Statue of Liberty so truly representative of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why America Has Such Terrible Leaders
April 18, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutesThis challenging episode covers the roots of our identity crisis in “whiteness,” the flag, the anthem, the statue and the dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America's David vs Goliath
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutesThis episode features cinematic sound. Ben Lay was under 4 feet tall with a hunched back. He was an outcast from the quaker community. A hardened and experienced sailor, sailing the toughest waters, in the most challenging era of modern history. He was also the most moral and visionary leader in colonial, pre-revolutionary America. He relentlessly lashed the church and colonial leaders for committing the greatest sins "the devil ever brought into the church in America." Ben Lay became a major...
The Ghost Who Wrote The Constitution - Part 2
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutesThe almost universally unknown "ghost" who wrote the final draft of the U.S. constitution had some revelatory opinions about the failures of the new republican government to maintain liberty and honor. His critiques are as applicable now, as then. He also reveals in his diaries the real perspectives of Alexander Hamilton which will surprise most. The real thoughts of the "founding father" who wrote our revered text turns common perceptions on their heads. This is follow up to Episode 1 of Ame...
The Origin of Junk Food - and the Impact
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutesThe 300K year history of eating healthy, the shift into treating food as junk, and the result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Founding Fathers of Freedom
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutesReadings from Founding Fathers of Freedom: Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin on the corruption of the church, the post-racial myth, and the loss of Malcolm and Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mastering the Media Matrix
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutesA few billionaire-owned monopolies use unregulated secret algorithms to govern our entire experience of the digital world. It's reminiscent of how big tobacco genetically engineered their crops to have twice the nicotine levels. But this time they've even tricked us into creating the lure, beckoning us into their matrix. We're well-advised to become as media literate as possible. In this episode we get black belt training from a true master of understanding technology's impact on human nature...
Slaver Nation
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutesThe battle between slavers, anti-slavers and opportunists drove the geographic borders of the nation, its economy and its culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Society Own Its Social Media
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutesWe'd consider it tyranny to let one person decide who we see and what we do in in Boston Common. Why is it ok in our digital common? What if social media platforms were standardized to enable inter-network communication? Like our cell phones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLK's America: Reparations & Glory
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutesMLK was a founding father of American freedom. Prior to the late 1960s, not all citizens could vote. His voting rights act was to be just the beginning... King described the social acceptance of poverty "as cruel and blind as the practice of cannibalism" and called for America to "civilize itself" by redistributing economic and political power more equitably. King made clear that a moral society should abolish poverty, and make reparations to the descendants of American slavery, to provide th...
The Most Interesting Man in the World
February 14, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutesVictor Ochoa was a gunslinger, an inventor of airplanes, a wind turbine, and the pocket protector. He was a revolutionary, a friend of President Teddy Roosevelt, and wanted by the Mexican government, dead or alive. Ochoa's ancestors came from Texas when it was Mexican territory, overrun by illegal Anglo immigrants. Victor lived through the Civil War, World War 1, and the industrial revolution. The path of his extraordinary life teaches us much about America, its people, and human nature itsel...
The Ghost Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutesTo the vast majority of America, the identity of the 35 year old man who wrote the U.S. constitution is a secret, hidden in plain sight. Knowing the identity of "The Ghost" changes the entire way we understand the nation and its character, both past and present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1. The Ghost Who Wrote the U.S. Constitution
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBTo the vast majority of America, the identity of the 35 year old man who wrote the U.S. constitution is a secret, hidden in plain sight. Knowing the identity of "The Ghost" changes the entire way we understand the nation and its character, both past and present. Written and Narrated by Matthew Cooke.
Minisode 17: Charles Dickens on the Perversion of the U.S. House of Representatives
January 30, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MBCharles Dickens describes the utter insanity of the US House of Representatives just prior to the US civil war in this rivetting reading of an excerpt from Jill Lepore's "These Truths" - my top recommendation for a general US history book.
Minisode 16: What does it mean to be "Anti American"?
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MB“America Hater”? There’s a lot of silliness being spread around like “teachers are teaching kids to hate America! ...when they’re told about some of the terrible things that have been done to Americans... by other Americans. The premise is preposterous. Why would showing the horrors many Americans endured and overcame, cause someone to hate America? I mean unless we equate “America” with the evil in our history. Most Americans do not want “America” to be a name reserved for bad behavior,...
Minisode 15: Dr. King's Agenda
January 14, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBWe often talk about Dr. King but rarely about his full agenda.
Minisode 14: Lady Liberty
January 10, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBThe symbol of the Unites States represents something truly profound.
Mini-Episode 14: Lady Liberty
January 10, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBThe symbol of the Unites States.
Mini-Episode 13: How the Constitution Stopped the Revolution
January 04, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MBIn many ways the U.S. constitution stopped the revolution, before it unseated the authority of those who started it. Here's to new beginnings, deeper understandings, greater compassion and a renewed committed to progress.
Minisode 13: How the Constitution Stopped the Revolution
January 04, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MBIn many ways the U.S. constitution stopped the revolution, before it unseated the authority of those who started it. Here's to new beginnings, deeper understandings, greater compassion and a renewed committed to progress.
Minisode 12: Santa & Scrooge, Human Rights Heroes
December 26, 2022 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBOur modern image of Santa and the character of Scrooge are icons of Christmas that were born of the era of the civil war and workers rights. Charles Dickens and Thomas Nast were artists in service to human values.
Minisode 11: Slavery & Independence
December 19, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBAmerican slavery was different, as is our true independence day. Tracing roots of evil back to Nathaniel Bacon and George Washington's Great-Grandfather John Washington, 100 years before 1776.
Mini-Episode 11: Slavery & Independence
December 19, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBAmerican slavery was different, as is our true independence day. Tracing roots of evil back to Nathaniel Bacon and George Washington's Great-Grandfather John Washington, 100 years before 1776.
Mini-Episode 10: William Lloyd Garrison
December 12, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBA free press works for human values. And it can never afford to quit. William Lloyd Garrison was one of our free press founding fathers. He showed us the power of speaking with integrity for the good of our whole American family. Universal voting rights are a bedrock of freedom. Until we have them voter suppression should be on every front page.
Minisode 10: William Lloyd Garrison
December 12, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBA free press works for human values. And it can never afford to quit. William Lloyd Garrison was one of our free press founding fathers. He showed us the power of speaking with integrity for the good of our whole American family. Universal voting rights are a bedrock of freedom. Until we have them voter suppression should be on every front page.
Mini-Episode 9: Founding Mother Of American Truth
December 05, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.35 MBShe helped lead America to its 2nd Independence Day. She was an inspiration to social reformers everywhere. And she took the women's movement to a whole new level. Her name was Truth.
Minisode 9: Founding Mother Of American Truth
December 05, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.35 MBShe helped lead America to its 2nd Independence Day. She was an inspiration to social reformers everywhere. And she took the women's movement to a whole new level. Her name was Truth.
Mini-Episode 8: George Washington's Other Name
November 28, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB“Conotocarious” was the other name given to George Washington. And his ancestors. And every sitting American president. The U.S. government continues to fail in making meaningful reperations for war crimes and remains in breach of hundreds of legal contracts with the citizens whose nations lived here for thousands of years prior to British settlements.
Mini-Episode 8: George Washington's Other Name
November 28, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB“Conotocarious” was the other name given to George Washington. And his ancestors. And every sitting American president. The U.S. government continues to fail in making meaningful reperations for war crimes and remains in breach of hundreds of legal contracts with the citizens whose nations lived here for thousands of years prior to British settlements.
Minisode 8: George Washington's Other Name
November 28, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB“Conotocarious” was the other name given to George Washington. And his ancestors. And every sitting American president. The U.S. government continues to fail in making meaningful reperations for war crimes and remains in breach of hundreds of legal contracts with the citizens whose nations lived here for thousands of years prior to British settlements.
American Origin Stories Episode 8: George Washingtons Other Name
November 28, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB“Conotocarious” was the other name given to George Washington. And his ancestors. And every sitting American president. The U.S. government continues to fail in making meaningful reperations for war crimes and remains in breach of hundreds of legal contracts with the citizens whose nations lived here for thousands of years prior to British settlements.
Mini-Episode 7: The Barbarians Who Started the Civil War
November 21, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MBEqual access to good jobs, housing, healthcare, education and voting rights. Equal access to a peaceful society, its economy and stewardship. These have always been the essential elements of freedom.
Minisode 7: The Barbarians Who Started the Civil War
November 21, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MBEqual access to good jobs, housing, healthcare, education and voting rights. Equal access to a peaceful society, its economy and stewardship. These have always been the essential elements of freedom.
Minisode 6: George Washington Vs Democrat Republicans
November 18, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBGeorge Washington’s parting advice was visionary. And while he was guilty of gruesome crimes, to be discussed in another episode, this was prophetic.
American Origin Stories Episode 6: George Washington Vs Democrat Republicans
November 18, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBGeorge Washington’s parting advice was visionary. And while he was guilty of gruesome crimes, to be discussed in another episode, this was prophetic. This is American Origin Stories, Episode 6.
Mini-Episode 6: George Washington Vs Democrat Republicans
November 18, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBGeorge Washington’s parting advice was visionary. And while he was guilty of gruesome crimes, to be discussed in another episode, this was prophetic. This is American Origin Stories, Episode 6.
Minisode 5: The Origin of Florida and Illegal Immigration
November 07, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBIllegal immigrant is a subjective term. We are all guests here on planet earth. Let us lead with respect, humility, compassion, and perspective.
Mini-Episode 5: The Origin of Florida and Illegal Immigration
November 07, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBIllegal immigrant is a subjective term. We are all guests here on planet earth. Let us lead with respect, humility, compassion, and perspective. This is American Origin Stories, Episode 5.
American Origin Stories Episode 5: THE ORIGIN OF FLORIDA and ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
November 07, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBIllegal immigrant is a subjective term. We are all guests here on planet earth. Let us lead with respect, humility, compassion, and perspective. This is American Origin Stories, Episode 5.
American Origin Stories Episode 4: Founding Mothers of Unity
November 01, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MBA segregated society has dire consequences for everyone, particularly our children. As the US entered WW2, two of our Founding Mothers of Equality took the first steps toward a more free and more United America. This episode celebrates Native American Heritage Month focusing on two American heroes: Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alberta Schenck. This is American Origin Stories, Episode 4.
Mini-Episode 4: Founding Mothers of Equality
November 01, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MBA segregated society has dire consequences for everyone, particularly our children. As the US entered WW2, two of our Founding Mothers of Equality took the first steps toward a more free and more United America. This episode celebrates Native American Heritage Month focusing on two American heroes: Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alberta Schenck. This is American Origin Stories, Episode 4.
Minisode 4: Founding Mothers of Equality
November 01, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MBA segregated society has dire consequences for everyone, particularly our children. As the US entered WW2, two of our Founding Mothers of Equality took the first steps toward a more free and more United America. This episode celebrates Native American Heritage Month focusing on two American heroes: Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alberta Schenck. This is American Origin Stories, Episode 4.
American Origin Stories Episode 3: Wasnt Everyone Racist in the 1700s?
October 27, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBA whitewashed, romanticized history based in fantasy is a major cause of America's identity crisis. The myths of our past deprive us the opportunity to learn from and build on the legacy of the many real, and more worthy heroes of American history - many we've never heard of. Episode 3, American Origin Stories. How We Got Here, In Under 3 Minutes. New episodes, Mondays at 10am PST / Noon ET, on all the major social platforms.
Mini-Episode 3: Wasnt Everyone Racist in the 1700s?
October 27, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBA whitewashed, romanticized history based in fantasy is a major cause of America's identity crisis. The myths of our past deprive us the opportunity to learn from and build on the legacy of the many real, and more worthy heroes of American history - many we've never heard of. Episode 3, American Origin Stories. How We Got Here, In Under 3 Minutes. New episodes, Mondays at 10am PST / Noon ET, on all the major social platforms.
Minisode 3: Wasnt Everyone Racist in the 1700s?
October 27, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBA whitewashed, romanticized history based in fantasy is a major cause of America's identity crisis. The myths of our past deprive us the opportunity to learn from and build on the legacy of the many real, and more worthy heroes of American history - many we've never heard of. Episode 3, American Origin Stories. How We Got Here, In Under 3 Minutes. New episodes, Mondays at 10am PST / Noon ET, on all the major social platforms.
Minisode 2: Founding Mother of Liberty
October 21, 2022 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MBLet us celebrate the ancestors who risked their lives and fought for freedom and liberty for all. Episode 2, American Origin Stories. How We Got Here, In Under 3 Minutes. The struggle to recognize our human rights and human obligations, continues. New episodes, Mondays at 10am PST / Noon ET, on all the major social platforms.
Mini-Episode 2: Founding Mother of Liberty
October 21, 2022 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MBLet us celebrate the ancestors who risked their lives and fought for freedom and liberty for all. Episode 2, American Origin Stories. How We Got Here, In Under 3 Minutes. The struggle to recognize our human rights and human obligations, continues. New episodes, Mondays at 10am PST / Noon ET, on all the major social platforms.