Episodes

In today’s episode, Steph’s worst podcast nightmare comes true…no guest for the third episode in a row! And while it’s disappointing we don’t get to hear someone new on the show and their interesting stories, it’s not a total let down for us. All this means is that it is time for Kevin and Steph to pick a random topic, hit the record button, and start telling us some of their own interesting stories. Kevin and Steph also get some much needed help from their longtime friend and occasional guest,...

This episode is the second part of a two part special, where we get to hear Kevin and Steph say their goodbyes to 2020, a year that’s been by every definition of the word – eventful. It only seems fitting for Kevin and Steph to ring in the new year with a podcast episode about how they usually celebrate their holidays. Their personal holiday stories include the time when and why Kevin definitely should NOT have participated in an ugly sweater contest at work and the time when someone at their c...

This episode is the first part of a two part special, where we get to hear Kevin and Steph say their goodbyes to 2020, a year that’s been by every definition of the word – eventful. It only seems fitting for Kevin and Steph to ring in the new year with a podcast episode about how they usually celebrate their holidays. Their personal holiday stories include the time when and why Kevin definitely should NOT have participated in an ugly sweater contest at work and the time when someone at their ch...

On today’s episode of our podcast, we continue the pattern of Kevin and Steph personal story time episodes on every fifth episode. As a bonus, Kevin and Steph are joined by Steph’s sister and occasional special guest, Katie Keller Schnetzer. Together our three hosts talk about their annual family vacation to Myrtle Beach with the “in laws”. And, for an extra touch of fun to the family dynamic the three of them create together, Schnetzer confirms some of the dumbest things Kevin has done on thei...

On today’s episode, Kevin and Steph are once again joined by Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer as the three of them share some insight into their personal life outside the recording room – their friends, family and a constant stream of stories you did not think you would get to hear about our hosts. Today the stories range from Katie’s “non legendary” softball playing days (you will be shocked to find out what makes so lackluster in the first place) to Kevin almost ruining his in law’s fam...

On todays episode, Kevin and Steph talk with Jeni Britton Bauer – a woman who has had a hard start at adult life but eventually made it to a point where she can inspire and help others with her story. Bauer’s life goes from dropping out of college and having to live in her car for a time to becoming an award winning ice cream maker and entrepreneur. Jeni Britton Bauer finally made her dream come true in 2002 when she founded Leni’s Splendid Ice Creams and she has continued to try her best. Her...

In todays episode, Kevin and Steph touch on the delicate subject of adoption, a very complicated process that is actually misrepresented in media constantly but when it works out, it is a heartwarming and wholesome story for us to hear. Courtney Simmons is one person who beat the adoption hurdles. Courtney Simmons is the proud mother of an adopted son and today she has decided to share what it was like for her, as a parent, trying to adopt a child from multiple IF treatments and failed adoption...

Religion is a very complicated and personal experience for people, for some it’s a way to pass a Sunday afternoon and for others it’s a of life. For no one is that more true than it is for Amy Freudiger. In todays episode, Kevin and Steph talk with Amy about her experience with faith. Listen to Amy Freudiger and her incredible story about how she was healed almost overnight. After years of praying, she woke up to a new body, losing thirteen pounds and nine inches in her waist…overnight! Keep a...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph celebrate the one year anniversary of the Tell Us a Good Story podcast! After fifty episodes and dozens of special guests from every walk of life, it only seems fitting to make the one year of the show by having a fun conversation with the “man behind the curtain”, their podcast producer, Craig Clawson. He gives you some insight on what it’s actually like to work behind-the-scenes with Kevin and Steph, and do not worry Clawson will not hold anything back! Kevin ...

In todays episode, Kevin and Steph take a dive into the world of organized crime by bringing in Joe Serio, author of the critically acclaimed book, Investigating the Russian Mafia to share his experience in the underground world of business and politics and exposing the underbelly of the Russian mafia. Not only is Joe Serio an author of a successful book but he will also be featured in an upcoming episode of 48 Hours on CBS and has another book coming out soon about his life in Russia and deali...

In todays episode, Kevin and Steph talk to Rodney Smith Jr. who founded the Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service, is a man who leads by example. He aims to give back to the community by helping those less able than him, with dozens of volunteers to help his cause. His organizations were created to help veterans, the disabled, the elderly, and single parents who need help doing yard work for one reason or another. He and his volunteers mow people’s lawns, shovel their show, rake their leaves an...

In todays episode of the podcast, Kevin and Steph dive into the world of movie magic while having an amazing conversation with American writer and television and movie producer, Phil Cooke. But Phil Cooke isn’t just any ordinary guest, outside of his mundane job as a film producer, he has had many adventures in the decades of producing film and television in the industry. Cooke has been shot at, survived two military coups, fallen out of a helicopter, and when he was in Africa, was threatened w...

In today’s episode of the Tell Us a Good Story podcast, Kevin and Steph are joined by special guest and friend Pastor Greg Ford. He is the founding and lead pastor of One Church in Gahanna, Ohio. Ford also serves as Moen Chair for Pentecostal Preaching for the spring 2020 semester at North Central University. Two positions that are impressive for someone his age to have achieved and continue to hold. During Kevin and Steph’s fun conversation with Ford, our hosts invite him to share a lot of “no...

Like every fifth episode in the podcast, Kevin and Steph share personal experiences and stories with all of us and their special guest, Micah Pelkey. But this episode is very special for Kevin and Steph and they have chosen to share it with all of us. You might ask ‘why is this episode so special?’ Well, today our two hosts celebrate their sixteenth wedding anniversary! After being married for almost two decades, Kevin and Steph choose to celebrate by playing ‘The Newlywed Game’, a game based ...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph have an interesting and eye opening conversation with a 911 emergency dispatcher. Joe McCarville has over twenty years of experience in 911 emergency communications. In all those years of service, he has collected some incredible stories – from helping expecting mothers deliver their babies over the phone to taking calls that would make for a good Hollywood action movie script. But outside of the anecdotal stories Joe McCarville decided to share with Kevin and S...

On today’s episode, Kevin and Steph invite eight time American Ninja Warrior, Michelle Warnky as a special guest. Not only was she an eight time competitor but she made history by being one of the first women to actually clear the qualifying course and then again in the sixth season when she became only the second woman in American Ninja Warrior history to climb up the Warped Wall and hit the buzzer. Warnky also recently competed on the All – Stars Competition episodes with Team Matt – who took ...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph invite special guest, Vanessa Oswalt on the podcast to talk about her experience and career in the world of female wrestling – all the way to getting girls wrestling recognized. Oswalt is currently the girls wrestling representative for Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association, has won several wrestling national championships, in addition to competing on the US National and Army Women’s wrestling teams. Vanessa currently coaches at Olentangy Orange High Sch...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph have an INCREDIBLE conversation with Sheriff Chris Swanson from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office in Flint, Michigan. This is the man who took off his riot gear to join demonstrators in a peaceful protest that went viral. This is also the man leading a law enforcement team to protect children and fight child trafficking. Sheriff Chris Swanson talks about his office recently helping rescue 16 kids and what parents should do to protect their children. Child Traf...

On today’s episode, Kevin and Steph celebrate hitting forty episodes of the Tell Us a Good Story podcast, the two of them welcome Steph’s sister Katie Keller Schnetzer to once again join them on the show! Some of the challenges they talk about today include the mundane predicament Kevin has as he tries to figure out why it is so hard to take just one good picture with Steph and her sister. Steph and Katie also talk about one of their favorite shows, Swamp People, and Katie tells a hilarious sto...

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 helps make Steph’s dreams come true by having a conversation with our favorite CrossFit athlete, Kari Pearce. Kari is a five-time CrossFit Games athlete and three-time Fittest American Female. She is currently the 5th fittest woman on earth as she prepares for the next CrossFit Games in September 2020. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Tell Us a Good Story with Kari Pearce and we will see you next time. Episode Sponsor: crossfitbexley.fit Guest Website: pearcepointers....

In this episode, Kevin and Steph have an unbelievable conversation with Ironman (no, not the marvel superhero but from the stories he tells, we can see why everyone would think otherwise!), Will Turner. In December of 2019, at the age of sixty one, this man finished his 105th Ironman – distance triathlon (a race including a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run) in two years! Not only that, but he did them at some of the National Parks like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Acadia...

In this episode, Kevin and Steph invite special guest Josh Mathews to have an amazing conversation with him about his experiences and career in the world of professional wrestling. Mathews is a former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) professional wrestler and currently signed with Impact Wrestling as a play by play commentator. Josh Mathews talks about having a wrestling ring in his parents’ backyard as a little kid with big dreams of joining the world of competitive wrestling, along with ge...

Welcome to the thirty fifth episode of the Tell Us a Good Story podcast with Kevin and Steph! As it has become a tradition for every fifth episode to be personal stories, for this episode, the special guests are our very own hosts! In this episode we get to hear stories about their lives outside of the recording room, that may or may not include a forgotten birthday or two. Steph admittedly might have forgotten Kevin’s birthday just the once (but who hasn’t embarrassingly forgotten a loved ones...