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In the ’80’s, Dave Stevens became the first “legless” athlete in NCAA history and in the ’90’s became the first “legless” athlete in pro baseball history. How is this even possible? How could you play baseball without legs? How could you become a 2-time state wrestling champion without legs? Since birth, the odds have been stacked against this man, but Dave used sports as a way to live a normal life. As you will hear, Dave has a great sense of humor. Listen in as he tells some hilarious stories...

In our final episode of the year, here is our gift to you! This conversation with Santa and Mrs. Claus is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Santa or Mrs. Claus for a day? What do you think kids would say to you? How do you think adults would act around you? (Apparently, you do NOT want to go visit the retirement home!) Thanks to “Lali and Pop Claus” (cousins of the real Santa Claus), you will find out these answers and more. From ...

Jenna Fesemyer was born without a left leg and hip socket because of a rare congenital disease called proximal femoral focal deficiency. Doctors told her parents their daughters’ case was so extreme that she would never be able to walk with a prosthetic leg. Not only has this young woman walked with a prosthetic her entire life, but she has been inspiring people all over the world every day in her sport of wheelchair racing. This past summer, Jenna qualified in three events for Team USA and comp...

Kymberli Speight is a graduate of the United State Air Force Academy, author, and award-winning professional speaker. She shares some hilarious stories from her time at the Air Force academy, including the first time she jumped out of an airplane. Also, Kymberli tells a story that required her to get clearance from the Academy to confirm it did not include any classified information. As a relationship expert, Kymberli took on the challenge of meeting 100 people in 100 days. This experience not ...

Dr. Dan Ross is very well known around the state of Ohio. In the summer of 2018, he retired as only the 9th commissioner of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), which is the fourth-largest in the United States. This man has seen and experienced it all concerning youth sports. From dealing with crazy sports parents and boosters to experiencing inspiring athletic performances from kids that have left him speechless. In this episode, Dr. Dan Ross shares some of the most incredible st...

Since 2002, internationally recognized illusionists David and Teesha Laflin have entertained and inspired audiences all over the world. From small crowds to performing for over 40,000 people, their programs have been featured at the NCAA Women’s Final Four, numerous TV events, conferences, and conventions, in addition to a recent TED Talk. More than simply entertainers, David and Teesha are also gifted speakers. They are quick to point out that everything they do is simply an illusion. The high...

In this very special episode, Kevin and Steph get to celebrate Tell Us a Good Story turns 100! Like with every fifth episode, it’s just Kevin and Steph sharing their own personal stories with you. DID YOU KNOW. When Kevin and Steph were preparing for episode #1, their goal was to somehow talk to each other for 26 minutes. Neither of them thought they would actually be able to do it. However, that very first conversation lasted over an hour and became episodes #1 and #2. Since then, it’s been 98...

Bob Beaudine is someone who Kevin + Steph would label as a “dream guest”. Sports Illustrated named Bob as the “most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of.” He is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine, which was labeled by The Wall Street Journal as the “top recruiting firm in college sports.” Bob is also a highly sought after speaker and the bestselling author of The Power of WHO! and 2 Chairs. Bob Beaudine is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine. He is one of the nation’...

Here is PART 2 of the incredible conversation with the radio superstar Sonny Melendrez. This episode is full of even more stories such as the time he was cast in the movie Rocky II, meeting Pope John Paul II, working with Nancy Reagan, and THEN…sharing possibly the best marriage proposal story you will ever hear! Twice named Billboard Magazine‘s “National Radio Personality of the Year,” Sonny Melendrez is a radio superstar. He is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the Top 100 Radio Perso...

Twice named Billboard Magazine‘s “National Radio Personality of the Year,” Sonny Melendrez is a radio legend. He is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the Top 100 Radio Personalities of All-Time and was chosen to be one of the very first TV hosts on the Disney Channel. From his very first interview with The Rolling Stones to providing voices for characters on the “Jetsons” cartoon series, Sonny has some incredible stories AND voices to share! As an inspirational speaker and coach Sonny h...

Yolanda Harris co-anchors the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts at WBNS-10TV after spending over 20 years at WSYX-ABC 6 and WTTE-Fox 28. During her career, she has won an Emmy award for “Best Entertainment Program” in 2005, been voted “Favorite News Personality” and “Best Female Anchor” in Columbus. On a smaller scale, she’s also on the Hall of Fame in her alma mater, Gahanna Lincoln High School. Having grown up in Central Ohio, Yolanda considers it a privilege to grow her career in her hometown. As ...

“Steph was like I did not send my child to school looking like that.” Our hosts spend the hour talking family stories and playing catch up with Steph’s sister, Katie. Like every fifth episode in the show, Kevin and Steph spend the episode sharing their own personal stories. Talking about their kids’ school pictures and their reactions to getting them, pranks they have played on their children and set the record straight about all the funny stories that they were told by their friends in episode...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph interview Jack Johnson, a coach who has dedicated his life to helping kids play football the best they can. Coach Jack Johnson is committed to his players and the community. Coach Jack Johnson has been one of Ohio’s most prominent and successful high school football coaches as far as the eye can see. His hall of fame coaching career spanned over four decades at the high school level and three years on Jim Tressel’s staff at THE Ohio State University. In this ep...

Being an executive at a Fortune 100 company isn’t easy and it’s even harder to have a life outside of it, as this weeks guest, Fred Sievert will tell you in this episode. Sievert was the president of New York Life Insurance Company before he retired and in this episode, he exposes his personal struggle of balancing his family life, growing and demanding career and his faith while working for a company at the top of the largest US companies list. Fred Sievert shares some incredible stories from...

Anthony Chan came up from very humble beginnings, growing up in poverty in New York City, his father was a waiter and his mother cleaned office buildings to make ends meet. After his father passed, Chan got a job at the age of thirteen to help his mom put food on the table. Chan goes from growing up in poverty as a child in New York City to becoming a trusted advisor to Alan Greenspan with the Federal Reserve, Dr. Chan has lived his life with purpose. Dr. Anthony Chan is the former Chief Global...

September 11 is a day of shock and mourning for the US, and for Joe Dittmar it’s a day marked not only by loss, but by his survival. Over twenty years ago, the two towers in New York City fell in one of the most tragic events in American history with almost three thousand people dying in the attack. In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Joe Dittmar, one of only twenty three survivors in total of the attack. In September of 2001, Joe was in a meeting on the 105th floor of the South...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph take a step away from their regular duties of hosting the podcast in order to let a few of their closest friends take over. Enjoy this conversation between Craig Clawson, Michelle Garinger and her husband Paul, and the always hilarious Adam Bennett as they shine a light on the Kevin and Steph they know away from the microphone. Their friends discuss some questions that listeners have sent in about our regular hosts. What are Kevin and Steph really like behind th...

Singer-songwriter, Dennis Welch finally hits it big. Having written over five hundred songs across four decades, Welch is a country music singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Welch also started Articulate, a public relations company for the book industry in 2012. But his love of music finally paid off when Welch’s hit song “Why Not Me” recently hit #2 on the new country music charts and has been nominated for multiple Grammy awards. So what is it like to have written hundreds of songs and ded...

From the Editor: Kevin and Stephanie are not feeling their best this week and need time to get better, and are taking the week off from the podcast. So, please, enjoy this episode from March 2020 with John Stauffer, and keep the Mason’s in your prayers In this episode of Tell Us a Good Story, Kevin and Steph introduce the listeners to Kevin’s old college roommate and longtime friend, John Stauffer. In the years since living with Kevin, Stauffer has become a doctor and traveled over the world hel...

On annual, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer is a disease where cells grow out of control in the colon or rectum, sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer depending on where it starts. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the survival rate can be anywhere between 63 and 91 percent. Carole Motycka is a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor who has taken the time to talk with Kevin and Steph this we...

Despite passing away more than twenty six years ago, Bob Ross has continued to grow in popularity until his acclaim is higher today than ever before. Ross was a painter, art instructor and a television host to his own show – The Joy of Painting. But what makes Bob Ross one of the most famous and beloved painters in today’s society? With his permed hair, gentle voice, and constant inspirational quotes as he paints, watching Ross is a relaxing experience. Sarah Strohl of Bob Ross Inc joins Kevin...

In this episode, like every fifth episode in the show, Kevin and Steph don’t just interview a special guest but also spend the time sharing personal stories and anecdotes about their life, family, friends and children! Out of curiosity, here’s two quick questions for our audience. If you were about to leave your spouse for a few days to attend a family reunion, what do you think would be the last thing you would say to them when you are leaving? What would be the first thing you said to them wh...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph interview businessman Derrick Mains. Mains is the President of Phat Scooters in Phoenix, Arizona. A company founded in 2017 for customizable electric scooters that anyone can purchase – from every day people to brands to celebrities. Mains will also be starring in a new reality tv series called Riding Phat – the show will be streaming on the Crackle network starting July 15th. Derrick Mains is a genuine personality and shares some incredible stories about what i...

In 1989 a little show called American Gladiators took off, it was a competitive television show that lasted for seven seasons and the premise was quite simple. They would pit amateur athletes against one another and against professional gladiators in competitions of agility and strength. At the end of each season there would be a male and female winner and a runner up, the winners walking away with monetary prizes. Our guest this week is Lori Fetrick who starred as the Gladiator ‘Ice’ in the ‘9...