Everyday People Extraordinary Lives with John Hendler

John Hendler
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For more than 15 years, I worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, and during that time I interviewed thousands of people from all walks of life. And, despite their background and what they did, I discovered that everyone has their own unique story to tell. Instead of writing about these people, I’ll share these people’s stories on this podcast, Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives.

  1. 10/14/2023

    Mandy Runs Michigan

    Six years ago, on Oct. 21, 2017, Mandy Frye ran her first race. Since then she has run 350 races and will be hosting the Mandy Runs Michigan 5K in Marshall on Saturday, Oct. 21. In this episode, Mandy talks about why she started running and how it has changed, and saved, her life.

    35 min
  2. Remembering 9/11 with Alice Mulconry

    09/11/2023

    Remembering 9/11 with Alice Mulconry

    As we mark the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, guest Alice Mulconry talks about her experience in Manhatten on September 11, 2001 and how she found herself just blocks from Ground Zero when the Twin Towers collapsed.

    40 min
  3. Violinist Jim Butler

    06/09/2023

    Violinist Jim Butler

    It was a reunion and birthday celebration wrapped up into one May 7 as longtime Suzuki Method violin instructor Jim Butler was celebrated during a special recital at Church of the Resurrection in Battle Creek. Joining Butler were more than 30 current and past students who played nearly two dozen pieces from the Suzuki music books. Butler, who turned 85 on May 5, and has been playing the violin for approximately 80 years, has been a Suzuki instructor in the area for close to 45 years and by his estimate, has taught close to a thousand students.

    42 min
  4. Writer and Magician John Sherwood

    04/12/2023

    Writer and Magician John Sherwood

    Longtime journalist and magician John Sherwood talks about his love of magic, including how he got started and of the magicians who influenced him along the way.

    50 min
  5. Umpire Bill Welke

    03/24/2023

    Umpire Bill Welke

    Newly retired MLB Umpire Bill Welke talks about his new role as a consultant with MLB as well as the new changes to the game and his lengthy umpiring career.

    37 min
  6. Author J. Gabriel Gates

    03/10/2023

    Author J. Gabriel Gates

    J. Gabriel Gates is the author of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi books, including the  Luck Gods Series (Girl of Hearts and Mother of Spades), The Lamplighters, The Sleepwalkers, and Blood Zero Sky. He is also co-author of The Tracks Series, a YA contemporary fantasy trilogy. Gates is a graduate of Marshall High School and Florida State University and is also the executive director for The Franke Center for The Arts and is a member of the Marshall City Council.  In thsi episode, Gates talks about his career and his writing process.

    33 min
  7. Mother Recounts Newborn Son's Battle With RSV

    12/20/2022

    Mother Recounts Newborn Son's Battle With RSV

    Marshall High School teacher Kalani Burghard shares the harrowing story of her newborn son Ryder's battle with RSV last month which had him hospitalized for more than a week.

    29 min
  8. Here Comes Santa Claus

    12/13/2022

    Here Comes Santa Claus

    An exclusive one-on-one interview with Jolly Old St. Nick from the North Pole! (Recorded Dec. 6)

    19 min
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For more than 15 years, I worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, and during that time I interviewed thousands of people from all walks of life. And, despite their background and what they did, I discovered that everyone has their own unique story to tell. Instead of writing about these people, I’ll share these people’s stories on this podcast, Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives.

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