In Retrospect

Atem Reed is a dentist that has lived in Russia, Sri Lanka, Senegal and South Africa, just to name a few. And don't tell him you hate dentists...he's a tender soul. 

Nathan Kunkel is a teacher and restaurant server whose contagious authenticity shines in this 45th episode!

Laura's unique childhood and her training as a therapist give an original perspective on life.

Kylee is an actress in Los Angeles whose love for scaring people may have roots in her childhood friendship with a computer from another dimension.

Fernando Rivero labored in the Bronx during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of his stories. Thank you, Fernando for being a repeat guest on the podcast!

Dr. Rita Wright is the Director of the Springville Museum of Arts. We talked about a recent exhibit, "Ars Moriendi"-the art of dying. We also discussed her own near death experience.

Vanessa Moody once brought home a turkey after besting a group of boys in football. Ladies and gentlemen, she's spunky.

Wesley Warren talks about how a Chilean poet's words describe his marriage and how he got a wicked scar (not from his wife).

Adam Hendrix may seem like an ordinary Staples executive, but he's fought hand-to-hand with a demonic rooster and has been the target of a SWAT raid.

Following the death of her daughter, Laura Wartburton created "Live Hannah's Hope" to empower others and reduce suicide.

My own musings on building sanctuaries of belonging in homes on the side of the road.

Wyatt has survived brain surgery, drifting minivans at highway speeds and Silicone Valley executives, in order of potential danger.

Austin and Tyler discuss how they broke through sound barriers of fear and how a rollover accident affected them.

For listeners from Mexico to India, here's a new spin on "In Retrospect."

Kristen is a cancer survivor, a Mother and an Emergency Room nurse. This brave fighter is also a Korean-speaking Midwesterner.

Jerry Henley has run over 90 marathons and was sponsored by Asics, Saucony, NordicTrack, and Clif Bars. We had a blast talking about life lessons learned in running and other everyday things such as swimming among great white sharks in a rusty cage.

Hannah Haas has interesting stories to share about patients wearing dolphin heads and what it's like to administer poison. She and I chatted during a night shift in this 30th episode!

Kaylene and I talk about annoying little brothers (me) and dognappers (her).

What dementia does to the mind has been compared to what happens to a shaking bookshelf, with the falling books being the memories and abilities that the affected loses. Kim Thomas shares her family's journey as her father was affected by dementia.

Jordan Brown is an improv comedian with an undying love for cheering people. In this 27th episode he describes the joys of his craft and the struggles with depression.

Katie Cheesman calls herself "an old soul," because she is drawn to the wisdom of the elderly. Her work, "The Listening Ear Project" is to archive life pearls from our seasoned comrades. She also talks about her starring role in "High School Musical!"

In French, "beau-père" means "beautiful father," and is the word used for father-in-law. Brent Anderson has been a beautiful father to me. Join us looking in retrospect at his rich adventures from France to Kinshasa!

This is the backstory to the world-famous "In Retrospect" podcast! Herein is the reason for its creation which includes being driven (literally) to near insanity by rush hour traffic. "In Retrospect" is a podcast of cool stories from everyday people. Enjoy!

Anissa Rasheta is an advocate for CARE, an international humanitarian agency. She is also a middle child who thinks people are eating ice cream behind her back.

Angie Moody loves being a part "Courage Reins," an organization the provides healing through horsemanship.

Kevin Thurman describes his battle with a camel spider and other everyday events in this episode!

Jaymie lives in Minot, North Dakota. Really. She's a mother of five who keeps the party alive.

From near-muggings to taste-testing leaky diapers, Dixie tells of her adventures as a farm-grown girl who lives in and loves San Francisco.

Becky Douglas is the founder of Rising Star Outreach, an organization in India that is helping people with leprosy break through social and financial barriers. This mother of ten truly became the change she wanted to see in the world.

Heather Anderson is like the DC Comics superhero, "Wonder Woman," not because she was born on a mystical island and has magical powers, but because of her optimism and positivity despite growing up in an abusive home. There are some interesting surprises in this episode, including a random bit about Sweden.

Fernando Rivero is an immigrant from Uruguay who was born lifeless, has braved blazes as a firefighter, and is now embarking on a career in medicine as a Physician Assistant. According to one of his patients, he may also have a future career in telenovelas.

There's a new Sheriff in town. Today's episode is with Kim Sheriff. She is a 1980s girl and an amazing ER nurse. Enjoy!

Join me for this mini episode with the one and only Tyson, our four-year-old prince! He is an expert in the movie "Cars", Thomas the Tank Engine, and tells an interesting experience of fighting a dragon with our neighbor, Grace.

Nathan Anderson is a grown man with a booming voice and huge heart, but he plays with trains for a living. This episode covers his eating pig eyeball, becoming a parent of special needs children, losing his mother as a young man, and winning over his wife with Shakespeare.

Mandy Wettstein's contagious enthusiasm and no-bull style are almost a trademark. In this recording you'll hear some of her endearing philosophies and memorable stories including a poignant 911 call and her "besties" bracelet exchange with Keith Urban.

Dat (pronounced "dot") is an Emergency Medicine nurse who has seen it all, from gunshot victims to hangnails. The Ohioan shares insights about marriage, courage and why you sometimes have to wait in the ER.

Paul Adams adores his wife and their seven children. He also loves a good marketing tag line. What he doesn't love is eating at Golden Corral or trying to explain how he and his wife met at a family reunion. All this and more, in the 11th episode!

Scott Wilhite is a decorated film writer, producer and director, but that wasn't enough to pull him out of a rip current on the Oregon coast. A riveting experience in Cambodia was the catalyst for the change he didn't know he needed.

Ted Lyon's professional focus has been studying and teaching Latin American literature. Though raised in Salt Lake City, he and his wife have the unique perspective of having lived in Chile for eight years. In this episode we explore Ted's adventures from the Rocky Mountains to the majestic Andes.

Aaron is from Houston, which is known among other nicknames as "Hustle-Town" referring to its industrious citizens. Aaron is also a hustler, in the best sense of the word. This work ethic is a major theme in his life, from golf courses to online courses.

Dr. Richard Thurman almost fainted as a pre-med student during his first gallbladder surgery. Later, while in China, he ate snake gallbladder soup. More stories like this are ready for your enjoyment.

Becca Wilhite shares her life lessons as a devoted wife, loving mother, award-winning English teacher and novelist. There is also a bit about ominous basements and soul-sucking cats. Enjoy.

Join me in this interview with the loving and lovable, almost 86 year-old Marcie Middlebrooks. Known as Gran in our family, she shares her hometown-spun simple philosophies for life.

Dave Sherwin is a health and fitness expert, husband, father and grandfather. His adventures, including seeing the Ogopogo monster, are found in Episode 4.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This is a short preview of the upcoming episodes.

Alan Rencher loves 80's movies such as "The Goonies" and "The Burbs". Join me as I learn from his experiences as a husband, father, and software engineer. You may just do the "Truffle Shuffle" after listening.

Becky Jackson loves her full-time career as a full-time mother! She is enthusiastic about life-"today is a great day to have a great day!"-and that enthusiasm is contagious in this episode.