New Episodes of Stories from Real Life Every Tuesday and Friday.

Society & Culture Episodes

March 25, 2025

Ep. 101 - Behind the Scenes of 'Tales from the Crypt'

Hollywood writer and producer Alan Katz joins the show today to discuss his journey in the entertainment industry, including his experiences with HBO's groundbreaking series 'Tales from the Crypt,' the cultural adjustments he...

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March 18, 2025

Ep. 99 - The Challenge of Launching Young Adults Today

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus discusses the evolving dynamics between parents and their adult children, particularly focusing on the increasing trend of young adults living at home. He explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, includ...

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March 11, 2025

Matthew Lesko Still Helping People Find Free Money

If you're of a certain age, you will certainly remember Matthew Lesko, the 'question mark guy ' on those famous infomercials. Lesko discusses his journey from a naval officer to a prominent figure in the world of government g...

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March 7, 2025

A Final Act of Love

Estate planner Oscar Vasquez emphasizes the critical importance of estate planning, particularly through living trusts. Oscar shares insights on the rising costs of traditional estate planning, the risks of probate, and the n...

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Feb. 25, 2025

Principles First with a Side of Mayo

My guest today is Heath Mayo, founder of Principles First. He discusses personal updates, including his role as a new father, educational background, and political future. The conversation shifts to the current political land...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Owen Ó Súilleabháin on Preserving Irish Traditions

In this conversation, Owen Ó Súilleabháin discusses the rich tapestry of Irish and Celtic culture, exploring themes such as the influence of family and cultural heritage, the significance of names and identity, the challenges...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Why Are We Living in a Constant State of Outrage?

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards engages in a thought-provoking conversation with David Beckemeyer, the host of the Outrage Overload podcast. They explore the origins of outrage culture, polit...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Aging and Mentorship

In this episode of 'Stories from Real Life', host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with Dr. Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist, about the importance of storytelling and mentorship in our lives. They discuss how sto...

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Feb. 7, 2025

Navigating the Journey of Perimenopause

In this enlightening episode, Melvin E. Edwards engages with Amita Sharma, a Women's Holistic Wellness Advocate, to explore the often-overlooked topic of perimenopause and menopause. They discuss the journey of women through ...

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Feb. 4, 2025

Fatherhood & The Apex Fallacy

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards engages with former Baltimore social worker Jack Kammer to discuss critical male issues, gender dynamics, and the societal expectations placed on men. The conv...

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Jan. 14, 2025

Unlocking Human Potential with Septemics

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards engages with Jim Marshall, the author of 'Septemics', a revolutionary work that combines social science and psychological philosophy. Marshall explains the con...

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Jan. 7, 2025

A Sports Agent's View on Unionization in College Athletics

In this Stories from Real Life episode, host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with sports agent Adam Spencer about his journey from military service to sports management. They discuss the evolving landscape of college sports in the N...

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Dec. 17, 2024

Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Immigration

Summary In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with Dianne Ennis Stewart, a South African immigrant and expert on U.S. immigration policy. Dianne shares her personal journey of immigration, h...

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Dec. 10, 2024

Bridging Cultures: Insights from Tom Logan

In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards speaks with Tom Logan, an American living in Japan, about his experiences and insights on international relations, trade dynamics, and cultural differences. Th...

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Dec. 8, 2024

Tom Logan Has Thoughts on Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination

In this clip from the December 10, 2024, episode of Stories from Real Life, former U.S. diplomat Tom Logan shares his grave concerns about Tulsi Gabbard and Trump's other nominees from the perspective of a consultant in Asia....

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Nov. 12, 2024

Is Christianity America's Side Hustle?

Exit polls show that 81% of White Evangelicals voted for Donald Trump in this year, compared to 14% of Black Evangelicals. Guest “Bonhoeffer’s Child” tries to make sense of this moment in American and church history in this w...

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Nov. 4, 2024

How to Tame Your Dragons

Casey Jakubowski Ph.D. founded DragonTamer.us to help people and teams move from okay to outstanding! After 20 years in education, team building, and improvement processes, Casey is an advocate for the underdog, the bullied, ...

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Oct. 22, 2024

To Serve and Protect

Michael Alcazar's journey to becoming a New York City detective is a testament to the unexpected paths life can take. Despite never intending to join the police force, he dedicated 30 years of his life to the NYPD, where he e...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Sons of the Republic

Our guest this week is Trevor P. Wardlaw, a descendant of Elder John Parker, a victim of the 1836 Fort Parker massacre in Limestone County, Texas, and a cousin to Quanah Parker, the "Last Comanche Chief." Born in Waco, Texas,...

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Oct. 1, 2024

Words of a Feather

In this episode, I asked several people from all over the country to pronounce the following words. Their results are captured here in this fun and brief experiment. 1. Oil 2. Iron 3. Naked 4. Vehicle 5. Wash 6. Dawn 7. Right...

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Sept. 24, 2024

Fighting Like Cats and Dogs

Ben Marsh is a pastor at First Alliance Church in Winston-Salem, NC. He lives there with his wife and two teenaged daughters. He has a dog, Hank, and a cat, who apparently changed its identity. The story of how that happened ...

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Sept. 10, 2024

Prior Restraint

In today's episode of "Stories from Real Life," hosted by Melvin E. Edwards, we feature Dr. Karen Swallow Prior. She is a renowned international speaker, professor, and author with a diverse portfolio of books on topics from ...

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Sept. 3, 2024

Richard Nixon's Search for Salvation

Our guest, Dr. Daniel Silliman, is the news editor for Christianity Today magazine. Three weeks ago, he released his newest book "One Lost Soul - Richard Nixon's Search for Salvation" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of N...

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Aug. 20, 2024

Dickens' Great Expectations

Eriksen Dickens is a storytelling wizard, crafting "legacy documentaries" that spotlight businesses, foundations, or individuals with fascinating tales to tell. These cinematic gems capture life through a lens of positivity, ...

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