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A Diver’s Field Guide To Visiting Lake Superior Ship Wrecks
May 5, 2026
51m 01s
How Special This Journey - Notes on Life So Far From Rick Domeier
Feb 1, 2026
58m 21s
One Backpack, Maps and the Open Road - How Travel Built My Faith In Humanity
Jan 6, 2026
58m 54s
The Search for Ancestors - Anton and Alice Wolak From Galicia Poland
Oct 7, 2025
52m 40s
Walking from Mexico to Canada - A Perspective On What Matters Most in Life.
May 29, 2025
57m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/5/26 | A Diver’s Field Guide To Visiting Lake Superior Ship Wrecks✨ | divingshipwrecks+3 | Stephen B. Daniel | — | — | Lake Superiorshipwrecks+3 | — | 51m 01s | |
| 2/1/26 | How Special This Journey - Notes on Life So Far From Rick Domeier✨ | life journeypersonal reflections+3 | Rick Domeier | — | — | life journeyRick Domeier+3 | — | 58m 21s | |
| 1/6/26 | One Backpack, Maps and the Open Road - How Travel Built My Faith In Humanity✨ | travelhumanity+4 | Dean Fromm | — | EcuadorAmazon+2 | travelbackpack+6 | — | 58m 54s | |
| 10/7/25 | The Search for Ancestors - Anton and Alice Wolak From Galicia Poland✨ | ancestorsfamily history+3 | — | — | Galicia Poland | ancestorsgenealogy+3 | — | 52m 40s | |
| 5/29/25 | Walking from Mexico to Canada - A Perspective On What Matters Most in Life.✨ | hikingresilience+3 | Mary KoschJason Kosch | — | MexicoCanada+1 | Pacific Crest Trailhiking+6 | — | 57m 04s | |
| 4/3/25 | Heaven on Earth: The Gift of Enduring Friendship with Skipper Gary Anderson✨ | friendshiploss+3 | — | — | — | friendshiploss+3 | — | 1h 02m 50s | |
| 1/8/25 | Minnesota Superintendent of the Year: Dr. Laurie Putnam’s Vision for Hope, Truth, Unity and Growth✨ | public educationleadership challenges+3 | Dr. Laurie Putnam | St. Cloud Area Schools District | — | educationleadership+3 | — | 52m 27s | |
| 11/11/24 | Confronting Global Climate Change: Adaptive Strategies for Families with Dr. Lorin Robinson✨ | climate changeglobal warming+3 | Dr. Lorin Robinson | Surviving the Warming | — | climate changeglobal warming+3 | — | 36m 32s | |
| 10/26/24 | Beyond Traditional Bonds: Exploring Authentic Male Friendship with Neil J Meyer✨ | male friendshipemotional expression+3 | Neil J Meyer | — | — | male friendshipemotions+3 | — | 55m 57s | |
| 10/5/24 | An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence - Wisdom Shared from Meg Kissinger✨ | mental illnessfamily struggles+3 | Meg Kissinger | While You Were Out | — | mental healthaddiction+3 | — | 47m 38s | |
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| 7/17/24 | Wisdom from the Hearts and Minds of Three Siblings: Bill (99) Dee Dee (98) and Fritz Kruschel (96) - Sharing Optimism, Values and Friendship✨ | familyhistory+5 | Bill KruschelDee Dee Kruschel+1 | — | — | Kruschel siblingsGreat Depression+5 | — | 1h 20m 20s | |
| 6/14/24 | Celebrating 99 Years of Courage, Resilience, and Joy with guest, Bill Kruschel | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Join us as we share the remarkable life of Bill Kruschel, an extraordinary 99-year-old, whose journey from a World War II Navy medic to a beloved member of the White Bear Lake community is nothing short of inspiring. This episode paints a vivid portrait of Bill's early years in St. Paul, Minnesota, his experiences during the Great Depression, and his career ascent at 3M. Bill att... | 58m 03s | ||||||
| 5/1/24 | Providing Mental Health Care in Schools - It's Complicated! PART TWO with Dr. William Dikel | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback This is the second episode featuring child psychiatrist, Dr. William Dikel. Dr. Dikel pulls back the curtain on the often overlooked role that education systems play in addressing the mental health needs of children and youth. Dr. Dikel helps unravel the complexities facing schools that are caught between scarce resources and the pressing need to collaborate with exte... | 29m 31s | ||||||
| 4/18/24 | Providing Mental Health Care in Schools with Dr William Dikel - Part One | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Embark on an enlightening exploration of the complex world of children's mental health with us, as we sit down with child psychiatrist, Dr. William Dikel. As a vanguard in child psychiatry, Dr. Dikel offers a wealth of knowledge on how our societal systems can better support youth facing mental health challenges. Our conversation delves into the heart of the matter, dissect... | 41m 46s | ||||||
| 2/18/24 | Engine Out - A Harrowing Journey on Lake Superior | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback When the gentle hum of an engine gives way to eerie silence, the vast expanse of Lake Superior transforms from a peaceful oasis into a formidable beast. This is the chilling setting that Mark and Julie Wolak bravely stepped into, and their fight against the capricious whims of nature takes center stage. Vivid storytelling whisks you away to the heart of a raging storm, where they... | 40m 24s | ||||||
| 1/13/24 | Honoring Stories: Our Year of Connections and Music in 2023 | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Join us, your hosts Mark and Joe, as we look back on a year where Stories in Life shared tales of human spirit and determination. We reflect on connections made across 20 countries and bonds with over a thousand followers who've become part of our journey. We relive the moments of courage, goodwill, and determination that have echoed through our show, celebrating the ... | 28m 00s | ||||||
| 12/21/23 | Are We Living in the Age of the Heart? A Dialogue with Mark Larson | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback This episode unfurls a captivating tapestry where our friend, Dr. Mark Larson shares a theory of the emergence of the 'age of the heart,' a transformative shift in societal values where empathy and emotional intelligence reign supreme. Listen as we sketch the lineage of societal evolutions, from the bygone days of small family farms, the industrial clatter to our present digital ... | 1h 01m 33s | ||||||
| 12/1/23 | From Chicago Streets to Peruvian Peaks - A Story of Gratitude From Dan Kuzlik | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Ever wondered about the sheer transformative power of gratitude and giving? Join us on an inspiring journey as we share this incredible story of gratitude and meaningful community change. Hear several first-hand accounts from Dan Kuzlik, whose humble beginnings in Chicago led him to dedicate three decades of his life to supporting a small community in Chimbote, Peru. ... | 46m 01s | ||||||
| 11/9/23 | More Middle School Chronicles with Educator Emily Boyle | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Do you remember your favorite teacher? The one who not only taught you academic knowledge but also shaped you into a better individual? Our guest, Emily Boyle is an experienced middle school teacher who embodies these qualities and more. Her knack for building a meaningful relationship with students and parents alike is both heart-warming and inspiring. She gives us a peek into h... | 36m 40s | ||||||
| 10/25/23 | Teaching, Transforming and Inspiring: With Educator Emily Boyle | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Imagine being a kid again, sitting in a classroom, listening to your teacher passionately discuss how important it is to learn and to be your best person. Then imagine seeing that same teacher put her heart into making sure that you are seen, heard, respected and asked to be a responsible and capable person with others. That's the everyday reality for the students of Emily ... | 25m 06s | ||||||
| 9/28/23 | Mid-Season Update: An Inside Look into Our StoryTelling Journey | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback As the hosts of Stories in Life, Mark Wolak and Joe Boyle take time to reflect on the journey so far. Stories In Life - On the Radio with Mark and Joe has reached over 525 downloads across 15 countries and 125 cities and towns at the halfway marker of this first season! We reflect on our original purpose and plan and assess how we are doing so far. We invite your suggestion... | 7m 07s | ||||||
| 9/28/23 | From Farm to Front - A Young Soldier's Story of Courage at the Battle of the Bulge (Part Three of Three) | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback This is the third episode of a three-part story told in detail by Alphonse Wolak, a young soldier who enlisted in the Air Force and served as a side gunner in a B-24 Liberator in WW2. Alphonse Wolak was 18 when he enlisted and shares his raw and riveting tales from the frontlines of European Theater at age 81. You'll be on the edge of your seat as he recounts the fateful ... | 33m 07s | ||||||
| 9/9/23 | From the Farm to Front - A Young Soldier's Story of Courage at the Battle of the Bulge (Episode Two of Three) | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Ever wondered what it was like to be a side gunner in World War II? Prepare to be transported back in time as we hear from Alphonse Wolak, a B-24 Liberator gunner, who lived through the harrowing experience of being shot down and captured by German soldiers. Guided by his first hand story, we navigate the chilling realities of war, unveiling the physical and psychological demands... | 28m 34s | ||||||
| 8/28/23 | From the Farm to Front - A Young Soldier's Story of Courage at the Battle of the Bulge (Part One of Three) | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback You're about to embark on a memorable journey through time, as we sit down with my Uncle Alphonse Wolak to share his unforgettable experiences serving in the now famous Eighth Air Force during World War II. From the moment he enlisted at Fort Snelling at 18 years old, to flying harrowing missions over Germany and Belgium, Alphonse's stories paint a vivid picture of bravery, sacri... | 31m 30s | ||||||
| 7/29/23 | Stranded on Lake Superior: A Sailor's Tale of Teamwork and Ingenuity | Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback This week, we're on board with Gary W. Anderson, a sailor and friend, with a serious knack for adventure and an unforgettable story. We set our course to Lake Superior, the largest fresh water lake in the world, where Gary and his crew find themselves stranded on Cat Island, with nothing but their resourcefulness and a sense of camaraderie to navigate through the challenges. Prep... | 33m 30s | ||||||
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