Legends - Extraordinary Lives
Success Made to Last Legends podcast is about ordinary people that have become extraordinary through simple, significant actions. We celebrate these people and listen carefully for their lessons. We think our guests become the best mentors to the rest of the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/support.
Episodes
April 21, 2025 • 4 mins
A Tribute to Pope Francis.
He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the son of a railway worker in Buenos Aires. A boy who once swept floors and manned the register at a bar with his brother. By all accounts, an ordinary lad from a country stitched together by tango, politics, and prayer. But destiny, you see... destiny doesn’t always wear robes when it knocks. He was a chemical technician. A literature teacher. A janitor. And once, almo...
He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the son of a railway worker in Buenos Aires. A boy who once swept floors and manned the register at a bar with his brother. By all accounts, an ordinary lad from a country stitched together by tango, politics, and prayer. But destiny, you see... destiny doesn’t always wear robes when it knocks. He was a chemical technician. A literature teacher. A janitor. And once, almo...
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In early 2025, we received word that Coach Bill McCartney had passed away. We knew Bill and his son, Tom, that coached at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado where our daughters attended. He was a wonderful dad, grandfather, friend and a man of football. The fiery head coach of the University of Colorado, he built a program that went from underdog to top dog, achieving college football's ultimate prize: a national championshi...
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February 15, 2025 • 6 mins
Three lives of Significance. Each uniquely different. All on the same path beyond success.
Three individuals from different eras and with vastly different means shared a common vision—to ignite the power of words, the beauty of stories, and the timelessness of books for the benefit of humankind. Their names: Andrew Carnegie, Dolly Parton, and Jeff Bezos. It began with Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant who came to America with n...
Three individuals from different eras and with vastly different means shared a common vision—to ignite the power of words, the beauty of stories, and the timelessness of books for the benefit of humankind. Their names: Andrew Carnegie, Dolly Parton, and Jeff Bezos. It began with Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant who came to America with n...
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February 15, 2025 • 7 mins
Over ONE million Former Students of Texas A&M University love and honor General Earl Rudder.
Today, we pay homage to an American hero and THE leader who changed the landscape of Aggieland forever.
Earl Rudder, the quiet Texan with the steely gaze, was born to a world of flat plains and boundless skies in Eden, Texas. His story, though, reaches far beyond that humble beginning. It was the 6th of June, 1944. D-Day. Normandy. A da...
Today, we pay homage to an American hero and THE leader who changed the landscape of Aggieland forever.
Earl Rudder, the quiet Texan with the steely gaze, was born to a world of flat plains and boundless skies in Eden, Texas. His story, though, reaches far beyond that humble beginning. It was the 6th of June, 1944. D-Day. Normandy. A da...
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February 15, 2025 • 20 mins
Dr. Jane Goodall is emblematic of the Power of Significance.
In a quiet English town called Bournemouth, a young girl named Jane found her passion for animals both in books and in the backyard. At the age of five when visiting family friends. Jane Goodall hid in a hen house to learn about chickens and how they laid their eggs. Fast forward to 1960. A determined Jane arrived at the Gombe in western Tanzania with nothing but a notebo...
In a quiet English town called Bournemouth, a young girl named Jane found her passion for animals both in books and in the backyard. At the age of five when visiting family friends. Jane Goodall hid in a hen house to learn about chickens and how they laid their eggs. Fast forward to 1960. A determined Jane arrived at the Gombe in western Tanzania with nothing but a notebo...
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February 15, 2025 • 8 mins
He was just a boy from Greenville, Mississippi. A shy dreamer, with his head in the clouds and his hands often full of felt and string. Young Jim Henson didn’t want to be famous. He wasn’t chasing the limelight or the applause. No, Jim wanted to make people smile—genuinely, innocently, and wholeheartedly. His journey began not in the grand halls of Hollywood but on a small local TV show. A green sock turned into a frog. A frog that...
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Today is Ronald Wilson Reagan's birthday and we are celebrating his life of significance with author Robert Charles, the masterful storyteller of Cherish America-Stories of Courage, Character and Kindness.
Enjoy the "Reagan Riffing" on the principles that guided President Reagan through The Cold War, on his communication skills, the words that inspired us, and on how he cherished our country with action.
Happy Birthday President Re...
Enjoy the "Reagan Riffing" on the principles that guided President Reagan through The Cold War, on his communication skills, the words that inspired us, and on how he cherished our country with action.
Happy Birthday President Re...
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Stand with us today to honor a man who helped shape the soundtrack of our lives, though you may not have known his name. His name was Mark James, and his gift was the ability to pen the kind of lyrics that reached into the soul and stayed "Always on Our Minds."Born in Houston, Texas, Mark James grew up surrounded by the heartbeat of America’s music—country, blues, and rock 'n' roll.
Mark wasn’t just a songwriter; he was a storytelle...
Mark wasn’t just a songwriter; he was a storytelle...
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December 6, 2024 • 29 mins
Enjoy legendary Ralph Carmichael . Honoring Ralph in one of his final interviews, he was a highly influential music composer, arranger, and conductor, particularly known for his contributions to Christian music. His significance lies in several key areas:
- Pioneering Christian Music: Carmichael helped shape the modern Christian music genre, blending traditional hymns with contemporary and popular music styles. He was instrumental...
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October 16, 2024 • 39 mins
Imagine what it’s like to make hundreds of key decisions on “live” network television with millions watching. That’s what a sports television producer does behind-the-scenes each time they sit in “the big chair” in charge of the show. It’s a responsibility that requires good instincts, judgment and passion.
Not everyone can handle the pressure or responsibility, but Robert Steinfeld has done that for the last five decades.His work h...
Not everyone can handle the pressure or responsibility, but Robert Steinfeld has done that for the last five decades.His work h...
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Legends are shaped by hard knocks, family experiences, and often miltary service. The story of Bob Parsons is nothing short of extraordinary.
Hear what motivated Bob Parsons to start GoDaddy.
Listen to his experiences in Vietnam and each event moved his life.
Understand how self started businesses and a whole lot of hard work can still happen.
Learn how his leadership helped galvanize a culture of excellence at GoDaddy.
Buy Bob's b...
Hear what motivated Bob Parsons to start GoDaddy.
Listen to his experiences in Vietnam and each event moved his life.
Understand how self started businesses and a whole lot of hard work can still happen.
Learn how his leadership helped galvanize a culture of excellence at GoDaddy.
Buy Bob's b...
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June 21, 2024 • 35 mins
Hall of Fame songwriter Kent Blazy debuts his newest album My Life So Far. Enjoy listening to this song by song analysis with a particular nod to tunes like Can't Sleep With You, Feeling Alive Again, The Devil's Music and For a Minute There.
Blazy was raised in Lexington, Kentucky. At an early age, he played rhythm guitar and sang in various local bands. He became musically inspired when he heard Roger McGuinn playing his Rickenbac...
Blazy was raised in Lexington, Kentucky. At an early age, he played rhythm guitar and sang in various local bands. He became musically inspired when he heard Roger McGuinn playing his Rickenbac...
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June 21, 2024 • 35 mins
Ray Herndon is the legendary vocalist and guitarist for the award winning group McBride and the Ride. As a part of the 90's group, McBride and the Ride shot to the top of the charts with hits such as Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run, Sacred Ground and Going Out of My Mind. His life is defined by a very diversed approach to the music industry.
Ray has worked with Lyle Lovett from the start. He lived in Nashville for 13 years.
He ...
Ray has worked with Lyle Lovett from the start. He lived in Nashville for 13 years.
He ...
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Dr. Bernie Mullin is a groundbreaking sport and entertainment industry executive who has turned around franchises, set all time revenue and attendance records, and generated $1.5 billion in revenues for brands from the NFL to the U.S. Open Tennis with agency Aspire Marketing Group.
Bernie has definitely moved from Success to Significance with involvement in the United Way, YMCA, Make a Wish Foundation and The Aspire Difference Foun...
Bernie has definitely moved from Success to Significance with involvement in the United Way, YMCA, Make a Wish Foundation and The Aspire Difference Foun...
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June 21, 2024 • 33 mins
Terry McBride is the incredibly talented singer and songwriter of McBride & The Ride. Now celebrating their 35th anniversary, they are debuting their newest EP Amarillo Sky. McBride & The Ride shot to the top of the charts with hits such as Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run, Sacred Ground and Going Out of My Mind.
Hear about Terry's early beginnings in Taylor, Texas and years with his beloved Dad. Terry auditioned for his...
Hear about Terry's early beginnings in Taylor, Texas and years with his beloved Dad. Terry auditioned for his...
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Legends celebrates Billy Thomas, incredible drummer of McBride and The Ride with the debut of their new EP Amarillo Sky.
Billy was the drummer for The Hudson Brothers Band, then with Ricky Nelson. Next, he played behind the one and only Mac Davis for his shows in Vegas. Mac Davis was Billy's first taste of Urban Country.
The Cinderella story continued. After moving to Nashville in 1987, he got his first job within the first few day...
Billy was the drummer for The Hudson Brothers Band, then with Ricky Nelson. Next, he played behind the one and only Mac Davis for his shows in Vegas. Mac Davis was Billy's first taste of Urban Country.
The Cinderella story continued. After moving to Nashville in 1987, he got his first job within the first few day...
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June 17, 2024 • 33 mins
John McKuen, legendary banjo and mandolin musician for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band debuts his latest album Newsman.
Hear this exclusive story on the origin of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John's friendship with Steve Martin, and why he calls himself the Forrest Gump of Banjo Players.
Listen to John's special story about Walter Brennan and why he did his own version of Old Rivers.
He'd say, one of these days
I'm gonna climb that mounta...
Hear this exclusive story on the origin of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John's friendship with Steve Martin, and why he calls himself the Forrest Gump of Banjo Players.
Listen to John's special story about Walter Brennan and why he did his own version of Old Rivers.
He'd say, one of these days
I'm gonna climb that mounta...
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June 13, 2024 • 44 mins
Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling musician and singer John Ford Coley, best known as one half of the '70's duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. Their hits included:
I'd Really Love to See You Tonight, We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye, and Love is the Answer.
Listen to the show to the end and hear John's philosophy of Eat, Drink and Be Merry.
HEAR HIS PHILOSOPHY ABOUT "LET HER EAT THE DAMN PIECE OF CHOCOLATE."
John Ford Col...
I'd Really Love to See You Tonight, We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye, and Love is the Answer.
Listen to the show to the end and hear John's philosophy of Eat, Drink and Be Merry.
HEAR HIS PHILOSOPHY ABOUT "LET HER EAT THE DAMN PIECE OF CHOCOLATE."
John Ford Col...
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How could Andrew Lloyd Webber firing an Elvis impersonater trying to play Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, ever be the start for one of the greatest cult films of all time- The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Hear the answer in this exclusive interview with Martin Fitzgibbon, drummer for the original musical that debuted in 1973.
Legendary drummer Martin Fitzgibbon become one of the first people to witness the splendor of Tim Curry st...
Legendary drummer Martin Fitzgibbon become one of the first people to witness the splendor of Tim Curry st...
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May 11, 2024 • 32 mins
Legendary stories and family tradition can be simple and profound. Such is the case with Elf on the Shelf. Meet Chanda Bell, daughter of a magical Mom that created Elf on the Shelf. Together with her twin sister, they have created Lumistella, www.lumistella.com
Hear about faith, hope and love starting with every child. Through Elf on the Shelf and all the other Northpole characters, an extraordinary magic is preserved. This makes t...
Hear about faith, hope and love starting with every child. Through Elf on the Shelf and all the other Northpole characters, an extraordinary magic is preserved. This makes t...
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