Stories from Real Life

Long before Clint Hurdle became one of baseball’s most recognizable managers, he was the kid everyone expected to become a star.

A first-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in 1975, Hurdle reached the major leagues at 20 and soon found himself on the cover of Sports Illustrated under enormous expectations. His playing career ultimately followed a different path —...

National bestselling novelist Diane Les Becquets joins Stories from Real Life for an unforgettable conversation about survival, faith, creativity, and the remarkable healing power of nature.

Known for literary novels that immerse readers in America’s wild landscapes, Diane has earned acclaim for Breaking Wild, The Last Woman in the...

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storytelling, habits, identity, product management, entrepreneurship, AI, personal development, childhood influences, curiosity, leadership AI, storytelling, human connection, personal habits, failure, hope, kindness, technology, creativity, identity

Summary

In this episode of Stori...

Neil Taylor’s father, Patrick, died in March 2021. Six days later, Neil’s son was born and given Patrick as his middle name. Caught between grief and new life, Neil realized that his son would never know his grandfather unless Neil found a way to carry Patrick’s voice and story forward.

That realization became Me & My Old Man, a 12-week guided story...

Show Notes

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, Melvin E. Edwards welcomes writer, historian, and author Scot Loyd for a thoughtful conversation about faith, race, historical memory, and personal transformation.

Prompted in part by the national reckoning following the murder of George Floyd, Scot reflects on his late childhood friend Roy and the ess...