Real American Stories

Real American Stories

Since the dawn of time, storytelling has been used as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation, and instilling moral values. In the Real American Stories podcast, I interview everyday Americans and ask them to tell their best stories - so we can laugh, learn, cry, and empathize with our fellow citizens. A great story can change the world, one person at a time.

Episodes

35: Alexus C. (Part 2): College Student, Aspiring TV Host, Retail Employee

March 18, 2019 • 47 mins
Part 2 of my interview with Alexus C., College Student, Aspiring TV Host, Retail Employee Her stories include: Weave Nightmare, Great Great Grandmother, Customer Works Out, Obeying the Bible, Suicide, Collecting Lipstick, Twitter, Racial Tensions, The Lightning Round Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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34: Alexus C. (Part 1): College Student, Aspiring TV Host, Retail Employee

March 11, 2019 • 32 mins
Part 1 of my interview with Alexus C., College Student, Aspiring TV Host, Retail Employee Her stories include: The Fire, Simple Life, Death of Hercules, Meatloaf, McDonald's Before Winter Formal, Drag Show Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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33: Denise B. (Part 3): 25, College Student, Filipino Immigrant, Advertising Professional

March 4, 2019 • 32 mins
Part 3 of my interview with Denise B., 25, College Student, Filipino Immigrant, Advertising Professional Her stories include: My Mother, Hurricane Harvey, Kit Kats, Celebrity Crushes, Dessert First, The Lightning Round Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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32: Denise B. (Part 2): 25, College Student, Filipino Immigrant , Advertising Professional

February 25, 2019 • 36 mins
Part 2 of my interview with Denise B., 25, College Student, Filipino Immigrant , Advertising Professional Her stories include: Going Home, Paying to Use the Bathroom, Car Accident, Boyfriend Title Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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31: Denise B. (Part 1): 25, College Student, Filipino Immigrant , Advertising Professional

February 18, 2019 • 42 mins
Part 1 of my interview with Denise B., 25, College Student, Filipino Immigrant , Advertising Professional Her stories include: Sweaty Showers, Switching Majors, Avoiding College Debt, Toxic Relationships, Meeting My Boyfriend, Sweaty Hands, Five Year Plan, Cheating Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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30: Matt N. (Part 3): 29, Army Veteran, College Student, Aspiring Teacher & Coach

February 11, 2019 • 25 mins
Part 3 of my interview with Matt N., 29, Army Veteran, College Student, Aspiring Teacher & Coach His stories include:  Emma Watson, Dust Storms, Gas Prices, Trusting God, Camel Spiders, The Forest Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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29: Matt N. (Part 2): 29, Army Veteran, College Student, Aspiring Teacher & Coach

February 4, 2019 • 29 mins
Disasters, Bad Dates, Catching Up With Life, Christian Beliefs, Volunteering, Deployment Blessings, Bronchitis Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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28: Matt N. (Part 1): 29, Army Veteran, College Student, Aspiring Teacher & Coach

January 28, 2019 • 32 mins
Locker Prank, Iraq Deployment, Cold Desert Nights, War Artifacts, Pepper Spray Accident, Graduation, Leaving Home, Hurricane Harvey, High School Shootings, Transformer Blows, Middle Eastern Cheese Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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27: Angela W. (Part 3): 30, Bartender, College Student, Aunt, Disney Lover, Volunteer

January 21, 2019 • 33 mins
Lockdown, School Shootings, Stress, The Lightning Round Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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26: Angela W. (Part 2): 30, Bartender, College Student, Aunt, Disney Lover, Volunteer

January 14, 2019 • 30 mins
Being an Aunt, First Love, Worst Date, Charity Work Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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25: Angela W. (Part 1): 30, Bartender, College Student, Aunt, Disney Lover, Volunteer

January 7, 2019 • 37 mins
Going Back to College, Online Dating, Meeting My Boyfriend, Exclusivity, Disney, Kids, Death of My Grandmother, Pushing God Away, Bartending Stories Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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24: Bob B. (Part 3): 75, Retired Programmer, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Online Chatter/Gamer

December 31, 2018 • 25 mins
The Lightning Round Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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23: Bob B. (Part 2): 75, Retired Programmer, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Online Chatter/Gamer

December 24, 2018 • 32 mins
Saavy Award, Happiest Moments, Getting Promoted, Grandchildren, First Love, Proposal Please join the Real American Stories community here!   
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22: Bob B. (Part 1): 75, Retired Programmer, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Online Chatter/Gamer

December 17, 2018 • 40 mins
Skipping 2nd Grade, Programming, Plant Closing, Living With Blindness Please join the Real American Stories community here!   
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21: Gloria D. (Part 4)

December 10, 2018 • 25 mins
Part 4 of my interview with Gloria D., 24, College Student, Waitress, Communications Major. Her stories include: Polaroids, Hamburger Helper, Andy Samberg, Europe, Tongue Eaters, Knocked Up, The Secret To Having It All, Cruising Fears, Comparing Myself To Others, Meditation & Journaling, Materialism, Ramen Noodles & Zebra Cakes, Adoption, My Grandma's House. Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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20: Gloria D. (Part 3)

December 3, 2018 • 41 mins
Part 3 of my interview with Gloria D., 24, College Student, Waitress, Communications Major Her stories include: College Algebra Nightmare, Relationship Commitment Issues, Taking College Seriously, Appreciating Life After Pain, Donating Dresses, Failure At The Vet Clinic, The Ditzy Girl, Choosing College, Kindness & Humor, Fighting Anxiety & Depression, Celebrating Accomplishments. Please join the Real American Stories community her...
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19: Gloria D. (Part 2)

November 26, 2018 • 37 mins
Part 2 of my interview with Gloria D., 24, College Student, Waitress, Communications Major. Her stories include: The Fake Nose, The Opal Ring, Teaching Dreams, Shopping & Sleeping at the Waffle House, Boyfriend Dependence, The 3rd Date Nightmare, Opposites Attract, Dating Terminology, Customer Pickup Lines. Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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18: Gloria D. (Part 1)

November 19, 2018 • 35 mins
Part 1 of my interview with Gloria D., 24, College Student, Waitress, Communications Major. Her stories include: My Dancing Grandma, Aggressive Vomiting & Shoelaces, The Miracle of Life, The Death of My Grandfather, Hiding Emotions, Alcoholism In Our Family. Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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17: Trish B. (Part 4)

November 12, 2018 • 30 mins
Part 4 of my interview with Trish B., 69, Retired Food & Beverage Professional, Mother, Rancher, Grandmother, Cancer Survivor, Lover of Animals. Her stories include: Painted Horses, Do Unto Others, The Lightning Round. Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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16: Trish B. (Part 3)

November 5, 2018 • 53 mins
Part 3 of my interview with Trish B., 69, Retired Food & Beverage Professional, Mother, Rancher, Grandmother, Cancer Survivor, Lover of Animals. Her stories include: Boss With Cancer, Dark Side, Faith in God, Horrible Boss, Evil Stepfather, Breast Cancer, Fighting Weight Gain. Please join the Real American Stories community here! 
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