Reviews

Awesome Host!

I want to thank Stories from Real Life for a great experience. The questions delved deep into the heart of my sailing journey. Melvin promoted my books and my websites and was an excellent podcast host. I highly recommend!

positivethoughts2020
Feb. 1, 2026

Thank you for having me Mel!

Mel was great and very engaging. He asked thoughtful questions and directed me towards the message I was on the show to talk about. Plus he is a very cool guy

J CARLUCCI
Nov. 14, 2025

“A Spiritual Passage”

Melvin was a great host, asking very thoughtful, provocative questions; inspiring me to tell our story. He was very inquisitive about our adventure and encouraged me to talk about my book "A Spiritual Passage", with 500 beautiful, color pictures about our life-changing journey. It is a great podcast to be a guest on and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity.

Randbo Writings
Oct. 31, 2025

Ken Webb on book Trapped in Deception

Excellent fellow Texan. I look forward to the show being published!!!

WebbISTJ
Aug. 23, 2025

As Real as it gets!

Melvin does an incredible job to bring out the best of a guest’s experiences. He asks profound and insightful questions that create a fun, engaging, and entertaining show. He creates so much value with his content. I couldn’t be happier with our interview!

Andrew-Ryan Profaci
Aug. 1, 2025

Real, raw and powerful conversations

A must-listen for anyone craving honest connection and deeply human conversations.

Lisa Sugarman
May 10, 2025

Exceptional Podcast

Melvin has a top-notch podcast and is a great host. His questions were straightforward and thought provoking, which led to better answers. He is also a very nice guy and makes you feel welcomed.

Bow148
May 10, 2025

Excellent experience!

Such a pleasure to talk to Mel. His journalistic background became apparent when he started asking his well thought questions.

KKunken
March 29, 2025

Thank you for this podcast!!!

Melvin is an incredible storyteller and podcast host! This show is a blessing to listen to. You'll hear incredible stories that provide motivation and even direction for those who hear them.

Alex J Sanfilippo
March 20, 2025

Time well spent

I've been a guest on something like forty-five podcasts and Melvin is now among my very favorite hosts. He was thoughtful and well-prepared with interesting questions based on my background that he took the time to learn about. I knew from the start that he had done his homework and my time was going to be well spent. If you're looking for a podcast with a smart, affable and skillful interviewer to spend your valuable time with you have found it right here.

Jack Kammer
Jan. 11, 2025

WIde Variety

A great assortment of guests and stories. Melvin is an engaging host.

tlcholder
Aug. 30, 2024

Kind and Thoughtful

Melvin is a lovely host with thoughtful and interesting guests. The show is done with respect and integrity, allowing for different thoughts and ideas.

LeanneKCM
April 7, 2024

So enjoyable and relatable

I love listening to Melvin and his guests. I learn something new and get new perspectives from each episode I listen to. I feel transported to my childhood when my dad would take me to the old country store where all the older fellas would be sitting around swapping stories and laughing. Highly recommend this podcast if you like learning and enjoy a good story.

Vivjo66
Aug. 22, 2023

Real stories about real people

Melvin brings unique guests to his show. It’s part interview but part conversation that you feel like you’re sitting in on. They are historical and uplifting and just fun to listen to. I highly recommend if you want to listen to something that makes you feel good!

BLHokneuttx
Aug. 16, 2023