My Dad's Stories

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My Dad's Stories

You're invited to eavesdrop on conversations with my dad as he tells me wild stories from his youth, life lessons he learned by experience, and the memorable ways God has guided him through it all. A bit of nostalgia, lots of laughter, and some thoughtful inspiration--it's always a great time listening to My Dad's Stories.

  1. 10/26/2020

    Costumes, Candy, and Haunted Houses, oh MY!

    Ep. 17: It's the Halloween edition of My Dad's Stories! Dad shares his tales of getting robbed by teenagers, scaring a full movie theater, winning a costume contest, and why he likes haunted houses.

    32 min

  2. 10/03/2020

    Why Beer and Bowling Don't Mix

    Ep. 16: This time around I ask Dad about his first alcoholic drink. We talk about why he was the designated driver for his friends, when he impressed a bartender with his dance moves, and what happens if he has more than one Mai Tai.

    44 min

  3. 09/13/2020

    Adventures in Hawaii

    Ep. 15: Dad has visited Hawaii twice (so far). Once at 16 with his grandmother and 40 years later with Mom. Both trips were filled with memories...scaling a volcano, getting tossed by ocean waves and air turbulence, horseback riding with Shania Twain, and a surprise visit from a humpback whale.

    43 min

  4. 08/29/2020

    The Many Antics of Dad's Family Pets

    Ep. 14: Dad recalls some of his favorite memories with pets, including Jock the toy poodle, Buffy the cocker spaniel, and a tough cat named McKeever. He also shares how he met Archie, a mixed breed dog with a surprising first impression.

    40 min

  5. 08/22/2020

    Shooting Snakes and Playing With Knives

    Ep. 13: When Dad was growing up, every boy had a knife in his pocket and every young man had a rifle hanging in his truck. In this episode, Dad recalls some of his most memorable moments with knives and guns, from how he got the scar on his thumb to the time he may or may not have shot a deer in the knee (we'll never know).

    36 min

  6. 08/10/2020

    Living in The "Dam" Old House

    Ep. 12: Little Grandma left her little house to Dad, but it needed some major renovating to catch up to modern times. It was originally housing for workers building the river dam. Dad shares about how the house was moved to its current location, remodeling the house in the middle of winter, what they found in the attic, and surprising encounters with wildlife.

    37 min

  7. 07/18/2020

    When We Lived With Little Grandma

    Ep. 11: Aaaand we're back! In the mid-90s we used to live with my great-grandmother (nicknamed "Little Grandma"). There were six of us all living in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom house. I don't remember much from back then, so Dad tells me what it was like moving in with her and being her in-home caretaker for the last years of her life. The side effects from her medications included some interesting hallucinations...

    26 min

  8. 06/27/2020

    How Dad Met Mom and Other Stories

    Ep. 10: This time Dad finally shares the full story of how he met my Mom and started going out together. The secret to their happiness? They ruined each other's vacations. He also tells what it was like becoming a step-father and how he learned to control his temper for the sake of the kids.

    39 min
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You're invited to eavesdrop on conversations with my dad as he tells me wild stories from his youth, life lessons he learned by experience, and the memorable ways God has guided him through it all. A bit of nostalgia, lots of laughter, and some thoughtful inspiration--it's always a great time listening to My Dad's Stories.

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  • Creator
    Emily Roth
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emily Roth
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    My Dad's Stories

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