27 episodes

Subscribe to Todd Van Beck's Life and Times podcast and listen to him as he takes you through the journey of his life and career. You will hear his first-hand account from his humble upbringing, his five decades in funeral service to meeting and writing about world leaders.

Life and Times of Todd Van Beck Todd Van Beck

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    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Subscribe to Todd Van Beck's Life and Times podcast and listen to him as he takes you through the journey of his life and career. You will hear his first-hand account from his humble upbringing, his five decades in funeral service to meeting and writing about world leaders.

    Beginnings in Iowa

    Beginnings in Iowa

    In this episode, Todd recalls his memories of his mother, grandmother and Mrs. Norton's funeral.

    • 25 min
    Ambulance Services operated by Funeral Homes

    Ambulance Services operated by Funeral Homes

    In this episode, Todd explains the commonplace of ambulance services operated by funeral homes. He debunks the myth of the "conflict of interest" skepticism held by the "funeral illiterate" plus as usual Todd shares some specific stories of this time of his career.

    • 29 min
    Going to Mortuary College at the New England Institute

    Going to Mortuary College at the New England Institute

    In this episode, Todd tells the story of how getting rejected from one mortuary college led him to the New England Institute of Mortuary Science which introduced him to one of the most important people in his life. Plus, hear about his dad's initial thoughts on receiving notification that Todd made the Dean's List.

    • 22 min
    The Style & Kindness of Alfred B. Marsh

    The Style & Kindness of Alfred B. Marsh

    In this episode, Todd relives the friendship and mentorship of a competing funeral director, Alfred B. Marsh while in New England - from Todd's assistance being rejected by the church ladies to Mr. Marsh passing on one family's appreciation to Todd for his restorative artistry.

    • 18 min
    The Rev. Dr. Edgar N. Jackson – One Person Can Change Your Life

    The Rev. Dr. Edgar N. Jackson – One Person Can Change Your Life

    In this episode, Todd fondly remembers his introduction to, getting to know and his friendship with Dr. Jackson. Todd also recalls the confrontation with Jackson that forever changed the course of Todd's life.

    • 27 min
    Unbelievable Stories from the Ambulance Service

    Unbelievable Stories from the Ambulance Service

    In this episode, Todd eerily ponders the happenings of two ambulance calls that left him speechless.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Vadgerific ,

Great Storytelling

So many funny, charming stories of a young man in a small town in the mid 1900’s. “I was probably the only kid in Avoca, Iowa to be invited to leave the Glee Club.” 🤣 And the fact you were only in it to sniff out funeral homes! Just wonderful. ❤️

Uticalover69 ,

Best ever storytelling

Absolutely enjoy listening to Mr VanBeck retell his life and times, thoroughly entertaining and he has an excellent voice that makes listening pure joy.

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