Sound Advice with the Osmonds KSL Podcasts

Travis Osmond is the oldest son of Merrill and Mary Osmond.  Early on in life, he experienced the mania involved in touring with his parents, uncles, and aunt Marie. When his time came to solo as a bass player in the band behind The Osmonds, and in front of a giant crowd, he froze.  The fear of talking to his dad after the show, and Merrill's unexpected advice, changed Travis' performance days forever.

Growing up with famous brothers wasn’t always easy for Marie Osmond.  When mega-success did come with her brother on the “Donny & Marie” show, her parents' blue-collar work ethic kept Marie from feeling entitled.  Years later, when financial hard times hit, that work ethic paved the way for a return to the top of the country music charts and so much more.

After setting world records in the triathlon, James Lawrence attempted to do the unthinkable--100 full triathlons in 100 consecutive days.  On Day 59 he suffered a catastrophic bike crash.  Here's how family inspired the Iron Cowboy to fight through the pain and get back on the bike.

Losing a son or daughter isn't something a parent ever wants to experience.  Merrill and Mary Osmond lost their youngest son, Troy, to an undiagnosed heart condition two years ago. Step inside their grief, their hope, and their will to "Troy" a little harder to help other people.

As a 6'7" eighth-grader, Thurl Bailey was cut from his school's basketball team and the coach told him to never come back. The next year, a new coach offered him a spot on the team because of the potential he saw in Thurl. Within eight years, Thurl Bailey had won an NCAA Championship at North Carolina State and was drafted by the NBA's Utah Jazz--in large part because one coach saw in him what others couldn't.

Thomas R. Osmond is the second-born son of George and Olive Osmond. Like his older brother Virl, Tom was born with profound hearing loss. With unwavering support from his parents, and seven brothers and a sister rallying around him, Tom looks back on a life rich with learning and blessings.