The Elkhart Tapes

The Elkhart Tapes

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The Elkhart Tapes episodes

  • My Heart Was Happy But I Was Crying
    05, My Heart Was Happy But I Was Crying
    Melanie is a flight nurse from Southwest Kansas. She’s a go-getter with a packed schedule and a heart for helping others. Melanie is thankful for the lessons her father shared with her in the short years she had with him. Her father's experience with cancer changed the course of her life, and she realized early on that if she wasn’t okay, her family couldn’t be okay. Melanie uses exercise, staying busy, and helping others as coping mechanisms, and never misses a chance to look life in the eye and give it 110%.
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
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    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
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    You are not alone.
    54 min
  • It Was Like Messages From Him
    04, It Was Like Messages From Him
    Jessie is the odd woman out in her family. It wasn't always like this. Her dad was a welder and her mom was a homemaker. Jessie enjoyed swimming in the horse tank pool and welding in the shop with her dad.
    Fast forward a few years later. Jessie is a mom and has had to make some adjustments in her life now that her dad is gone. She has visits from him and receives messages through music and lyrics. Jessie hopes to get back into welding at some point, but for now, she takes it day by day.
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
    https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
    Voicemail: 623.396.6069
    You are not alone.
    37 min
  • Episode 1 - And so it begins
    Hosts Sprout and Dusty introduce you to the show and discuss and answer questions submitted by listeners. Proudly sponsored by Big Fish Bail Bonds.
    This is a FatKid Production.
    1 hr 24 min
  • We Became the People We Relied On
    03, We Became the People We Relied On
    Stacy discusses two important losses in her life. She lost her mother when she herself was a young mom with 4 kids. She navigated life's ups and downs and eventually became close with her sister.
    From red cardinals to emojis, Stacy has a positive attitude and is building lasting bonds with her remaining family.
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
    https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
    Voicemail: 623.396.6069
    You are not alone.
    47 min
  • That Was the Beginning of the End of Our Relationship
    02, That Was the Beginning of the End of Our Relationship
    Good friend Lance Lee opens up about the loss of not one, not two, but three parental figures in his life. Listen as he shares how he has used these situations to enrich his life, build his family, and continue on with his life despite the odds.
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
    https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
    Voicemail: 623.396.6069
    You are not alone.
    38 min
  • Rob Wilson
    Rob Wilson is more than a teacher and a sports coach, He connects with his students on a personal level. around 5 people e-mailed me before this interview. They said that "Norm" was the only reason they ever graduated.

    Rob has had some pretty great times. We talk in depth about his involvement in the famous Elkhart 93-94 football season.

    Listen in and get to know Rob.

    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

    https://www.patreon.com/fatkidaz

    https://www.backhomemedia.com/elkharttapes

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-elkhart-tapes--4285263/support.
    1 hr 11 min
  • I Still Grab the Phone to Call Her
    01, I Still Grab the Phone to Call Her
    Our rad chat gets down and dirty when we discuss funeral arrangements, flat ironing at the morgue, a glass eye, parental legacies, beasty sewing machines, hoop skirts, and dealing with a broken health care system.
    Meredith rented a casket for her mom and opened her own salon in just a matter of days. Its been a rough three months for Meredith and her family, as they navigate a new portion of their life together, without their mother and grandma.
    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.
    Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.
    Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share?
    https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast
    Instagram: @parentlesspodcast
    Voicemail: 623.396.6069
    You are not alone.
    1 hr
  • Phil Walrod
    It’s time for Phil to tell his story. I’ve admired Phil for many years and have always wanted to know what made him tick.

    Tune in, it’s going to be great!

    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

    https://www.patreon.com/fatkidaz

    https://www.backhomemedia.com/elkharttapes

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-elkhart-tapes--4285263/support.
    50 min
  • Jess & Jaclyn Lee of Church at Jakes Barn
    Jess & Jaclyn Lee of Church at Jakes Barn

    This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ.

    https://www.patreon.com/fatkidaz

    https://www.backhomemedia.com/elkharttapes

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-elkhart-tapes--4285263/support.
    1 hr

About The Elkhart Tapes

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The Elkhart Tapes is a podcast hosted by Derek Releford that dives into the rich history of the small town of Elkhart, Kansas. With 50 episodes available, the podcast features interviews with both…