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There are compelling, individual stories all around us. In fact, they are right in our backyard. Join Eric and Justin, who share a lifelong fascination of hearing people's stories of unique life experiences, as they engage with those from within their own midwestern “backyard” and listen to accounts of sadness, hilarity, encouragement, uncomfortableness, inspiration, and everything in between.

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    • Jun 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Backyard Memoirs

    TJP the Wrestler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 72:20


    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional wrestler? We brought in a guest host to talk with Justin and T.J. Perkins about his life and career. If you think you knew him from the ring, make sure to listen to this episode for some surprises.

    Jeremy the Literary Litigator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 51:45


    Join us as we talk with Jeremy about his new book, His Name Is Cwiz. The unique thing about this author is that his book is actually a birthday gift to his best friend. In order to document their adventures for their children Jeremy wrote down a collection of stories that he and his friends experienced growing up together.

    Hannah the Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 61:31


    This week we met with Hannah to hear her story. Hannah has an invisible illness that she battles on a daily basis. In this episode she talks about some of the common issues people with invisible illnesses go through as well as some of the ways she copes with her illness. Hannah’s story about finding her happiness gives hope to the many others out there suffering from similar illnesses.

    Introducing: Man Made - Good Guys Who Drink and Cuss a Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 3:07


    Men often seek support from various institutions and organizations, like religion, academia, and family counseling. Ironically, their desire to be “good” men draw them into systems and structures which ultimately left them feeling “not good enough”. Common is the man who wants to enjoy certain aspects of life: joking, cussing, having hot sex with his super-hot SO, drinks on Friday, and golf on Sunday. However, we’ve witnessed these men feeling robbed of the peace and joy they sought in those endeavors because they feel they were at odds with what they’d been taught concerning the good and right aspects of living. Together, this podcast aims to explore the nuances of what shapes us and work to begin taking charge of becoming Man Made.

    Sarah the Headliner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 45:34


    Join us as we chat with Sarah Tiana! Sarah is an incredibly hilarious comedian and an amazing writer. You know her from Reno 911!, Roast Battle, The Netflix Afterparty, and Lights Out with David Spade! Listen in as she tells her story.

    Lyndsee the Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 57:26


    Join us as we talk with Lyndsee. She shares her story on how she became an author and the process of publishing a book.

    Ming the Mythical

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 57:36


    In this episode we're joined by Ming Chen who shares his wild ride from the computer labs at the University of Michigan to his relationship with the View Askew universe.

    Travis the Showman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 48:44


    Join us as we talk with Travis and learn about his journey. He shows us how to overcome loss and make a positive impact in the world around us. We also chat about Christmas Tree Cakes and Dunkaroos.

    Brian & Dixie the Pack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 61:55


    In this episode, Brian & Dixie join us to share a story of tragedy and loss that ultimately led to a newfound bond, continuous effort to give back to their community, and, most recently, a dash of Hollywood and other travel adventures on Amazon Prime's The Pack.

    Hilliary the Hilarious

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 129:46


    Check out the story of one of our favorite comedians from North Carolina! Hilliary is truly hilarious and has some stories to tell. Listen in to learn about the three Bs of success.

    Jill the Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 100:04


    Join us as we listen to Jill tell her story of growing up in a small town to navigating the highways of Los Angeles.

    Allen the Drummer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 100:56


    In this episode, we have Allen Clark III who talks with us about drumming, drinking, and everything in between.

    Matt the Storyteller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 59:29


    Join us as we chat with Matt Williams an Evansville native who has an incredible career as a playwright, director, and writer.

    Michael the Connector

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 94:47


    Listen to Michael’s story of twists and turns as he connects with his family and those around him.

    Gretchin the Princess of Evansville

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 80:02


    In this episode we will hear the story of Gretchin, a transplant that fell in love with her new city.

    Patrick the Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 43:43


    Join us as we talk with Patrick. His story and skills are vast and incredible.

    Melissa the Powerful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 48:06


    In this episode we are joined by Melissa. Melissa was kind enough to share her story of power lifting.

    Dottie the Treasurer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 43:08


    Join us for a special episode as we talk with Dottie and learn about her journey into local politics.

    Jo Is A Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 50:57


    The personal story of a young mother and her cancer diagnosis.

    Coming Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 1:00


    Hey! Eric and Justin here from the Backyard Memoirs podcast. Soon we’ll be launching a new, local podcast and need guests. We love hearing stories. Further, we love to interact, laugh, explore, and learn while at the same time provide a platform for these stories to be told thus, we are looking for local Podcast guests that have a unique, interesting, compelling, funny, etc. story to tell. The vibe is simply conversational, and no topic is off limits. If you or someone you know has a story to tell, please call and leave a brief message explaining what your story is about. If selected, we will reach out to do a pre-screen interview and discuss the details (e.g. confidentiality, time/date, and other logistics). 812-30STORY (812-307-8679) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backyardmemoirs/message

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