What Most People Don't Know About Growing Up in the 1940s | Southern Storytelling | Episode 159
From Hayden Alabama Podcast by Phillip | Hayden Alabama Podcast
March 5, 2026 · 55 min · Season 1 · Episode 159
About this episode
Uncle Terry shares authentic stories about growing up in rural Alabama during the 1940s.
Uncle Terry returns to share what life was really like growing up in rural Alabama during the 1940s. From walking miles for milk to narrow escapes in 1960s Chicago, these are the authentic stories the history books often leave out. Sit back and listen to a master storyteller bridge the gap between the "Old South" and today. We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #haydenalabamapodcast #1940s #southernstorytelling #oralhistory Meet the Guest - 00:00-01:57 Storytelling - 01:58-36:42 Scripture Time - 36:43-54:49
People in this episode
Host: Phillip
Guest: Uncle Terry
Topics covered
- growing up in the 1940s
- rural Alabama
- storytelling
- oral history
- Old South
- authentic stories
Keywords
- 1940s
- Alabama
- storytelling
- oral history
- Southern culture
- Eiland Law
- Precision Graphics
Sponsors
Eiland Law, Precision Graphics
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Alabama, Chicago
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