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In The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we focus on positive, inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff. What drives people to go after their dreams? What can the rest of us get out of hearing their stories? We take you deeper into the story as we get to the heart of why this is so important to them.

The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier GARY METIVIER

    • Society & Culture
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In The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we focus on positive, inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff. What drives people to go after their dreams? What can the rest of us get out of hearing their stories? We take you deeper into the story as we get to the heart of why this is so important to them.

    Mom and Pop Shop Restores Classic Cars

    Mom and Pop Shop Restores Classic Cars

    We sit down with a couple who have dreamed all their lives of building something together. Turns out they shared a love for restoring classic cars. Listen to their story of turning their passion into a business and making so people happy along the way.

    • 7 min
    Rare Disorder Takes DJ's air away

    Rare Disorder Takes DJ's air away

    He was a morning show host, radio news person and on air personality for decades. But Dan Kennedy would discover at the end of his career a problem he never expected. The man who used the air in his lungs to power a voice as his instrument, we finding it harder and harder to breathe. He takes us along on his journey in a battle with life or death on the line.

    • 27 min
    Levi the eleven year old artist that turns pet paintings into treasures

    Levi the eleven year old artist that turns pet paintings into treasures

    Eleven year old spent time during lockdowns learning how to pain. Now Levi has become an internet sensation turning photos of pets into incredible art for the families.
     

    • 10 min
    Ford Fronty: Bob and Donna's Garage

    Ford Fronty: Bob and Donna's Garage

    Bob Petersen, and his trusty sidekick Donna, have brought new life to dozens of old classic cars. In this story we introduce you to a Ford Fronty-- a 1920's version made from scratch in Bob and Donna's Garage. Buckle up for this adventure! And catch the whole series in the playlist.  https://www.premiumbeat.com Song: Soda Jerk By: The Lone Wranglers Song: (No Copyright) Inspiring Uplifting Motivational Cinematic By: Infraction

    • 15 min
    Retired Track Coach Takes On Boston

    Retired Track Coach Takes On Boston

    Fred Whiteside has spent his life finding ways to give back --from volunteering and organizing races to coaching the next generation of athletes. Now Fred is challenging himself on a whole new level. Can he come in top ten in the biggest marathon of all---Boston???? #boston #bostonmarathon #running #runningmotivation #runningmotivationvideo #quadcities #quadcitymarathon Thanks to our sponsors! QCA Pools and Spas http://www.qcapoolsandspas.com/ Petersen Plumbing and Heating https://www.petersenplumbing.com/

    • 16 min
    Born to Run: Sarah Foad

    Born to Run: Sarah Foad

    Born to run. Sarah Foad is not even a teenager yet, but she is raking up medals on the track. The standout runner has a maturity and a sense of caring for competitors that is both inspiring and motivating. We sit down with her to talk about her national championship and other events. 

    • 17 min

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