Life Story

On this episode, Tyler invites Sarah to the show as they reminisce about growing up in Bettendorf. Sarah shares about how music, art, and dance helped her grow into the person she is today and gain so many new experiences! She describes her move to California and what it was like creating her first EP's and music video with her then fiancé/now husband, Tony. Sarah recently released her first poetry book, "Not Quite Epiphanies."

On this episode, the gang is back together to discuss a new Captain America for a brave new world (See what I did there)? Find out the hosts thoughts on returning characters and actors, did it do a good job of address plotlines from the Captain America trilogy, The Incredible Hulk, and The Eternals, and what was with some of those CGI moments. Do you agree with Bari's opinion of, "This is a movie where nothing happens."?

On this episode, Tyler is joined by fellow podcaster, Chris, who hosts Humans of Iowa State! They start off by explaining the inspiration for Humans of Iowa State and where Chris hopes the show will go. Then, Chris describes their childhood and how their parents were an incredible example of love and what a couple should be. Chris shares about their experiences with bullying and transitioning to home schooling for the rest of elementary school. In high school, taking on many leadership roles helped Chris discover passions that they have and how those passions led them to Iowa State and later on to cosmetology school! The theme of this episode is to be kind and spread love!

On this episode, Tyler is joined by fellow podcaster, Emily, to discuss her life story! Emily shares about her Norwegian and Egyptian heritage, how Christmas was the most magical time of year, and all of the trips that her family went on. She describes how she started her love of reading and her experiences on swim teams! She also explains about her time in college and how her study abroad in Paris was the cherry on top. Finally, Emily discusses how her high school passion to save the whales helped to lead her to working full-time helping refugees.

On this episode, Tyler is joined by his co-worker and friend, Maddi, who comes to share what life was like growing up with her two younger brothers, playing softball, diving, and her high school knitting business. She shares about her time at DMACC and how that is where she fell in love with the world of Higher Education. We also discuss what Maddi's dream job would be!

On this episode, join Kyle and Tyler as they dive into the final eight episodes that make up What If, Season 3...as well as share their favorite episodes from seasons past. Did you notice some of the connections that they did? Did you agree with their favorite episodes? Join them as they ponder the question...What If?

Do you have New Years Resolutions? Feeling like you don't complete them? Well, listen to Elise and Tyler talk about their big goals for 2025 and what they are doing to try to keep at them. The theme of this episode is everyday can be January 1st!

On this episode, Tyler invites his friend, Maika, to the show to share how they reconnected after their five-year high school reunion and what life was like growing up as only children. Maika shares about being born in Okinawa, after her parents met there, and then moving to Iowa. Maika describes what it was like being involved in color guard, orchestra, ice skating, modeling, and eventually moving on to managing a bar.

On this episode, Tyler invites fellow Red Raider Jimmy Kelly to the show to discuss his childhood moving around the great state of Texas and his love of pop culture. Jimmy shares about how he met his wife, the joy his boys bring to his life, and why he loves to give back to others!

On this episode, Tyler is joined by one of his co-workers, Sam, to discuss her passion for theater (and shares how she and her, now, husband's, first date was a date they acted in for a play). She describes how her experiences playing softball, performing in show choir, and celebrating Christmas with her large family, shaped her into who she is today. Finally, Sam shares about her incredible kids and her love of literature!