True Stories From the Obit Files - Ordinary People You Never Knew, But Won’t Forget podcast

True Stories From the Obit Files - Ordinary People You Never Knew, But Won’t Forget

Steve Rhode hosts "True Stories from the Obit Files," a documentary life stories podcast where, three times weekly, real obituaries become unforgettable stories about ordinary people. Discover farmers, teachers, mechanics, and neighbors who quietly held the world together. Using publicly shared obituaries, Steve reveals the extraordinary life stories of a person you might have walked past and never noticed. Always real. Always respectful. Always worth remembering. Real people. Real lives. Never ordinary. Facebook: https://facebook.com/tapyournews Show Notifications: https://tapyournews.com

Steve Rhode hosts "True Stories from the Obit Files," a documentary life stories podcast where, three times weekly, real obituaries become unforgettable stories about ordinary people. Discover farmers, teachers, mechanics, and neighbors who quietly held the world together. Using publicly shared obituaries, Steve reveals the extraordinary life stories of a person you might have walked past and never noticed. Always real. Always respectful. Always worth remembering. Real people. Real lives. Never ordinary. Facebook: https://facebook.com/tapyournews Show Notifications: https://tapyournews.com

 

#17

Larry Soule's Story — The Man Who Collected Memories

In small-town Dansville, Michigan, Larry Soule spent 86 years quietly building an extraord... more

11 Aug 2025

09 MINS

09:18

11 Aug 2025


#16

Marge Charleville's Life Story — The Woman Who Planted Hope

Not everyone makes the front page, but everyone leaves a story worth telling. In this epis... more

04 Aug 2025

09 MINS

09:39

04 Aug 2025


#15

Gerald Armbruester's Story — The Mechanic Who Fixed More Than Machines

In a garage in Tucson, Arizona, Gerald Armbruester spent decades perfecting the art of his... more

01 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:56

01 Aug 2025


#14

Juan Omar Chaidez’s Story — The First Hero on the Dance Floor

You don’t know him yet.But today… you will. Juan Omar Chaidez was 37 when he passed away i... more

30 Jul 2025

03 MINS

03:23

30 Jul 2025


#13

Sharyl Jeannine Anderson’s Story — The Grandmom Who Never Missed a Moment

You may not know Sharyl Jeannine Anderson yet, but after hearing her life story today, you... more

27 Jul 2025

06 MINS

06:15

27 Jul 2025


#12

Geoffrey Keane’s Story: The Music That Too Few Heard

In this episode of our documentary podcast, we share the poignant life story of Geoffrey K... more

25 Jul 2025

06 MINS

06:16

25 Jul 2025


#11

George Walker’s Story — The Fixer Everyone Trusted

George Walker was the kind of man you’d walk past without noticing — quiet, steady, always... more

23 Jul 2025

05 MINS

05:46

23 Jul 2025


#10

Isaiah J. Allen's Story — The Man Who Made You Feel Understood

You probably walked past someone like Isaiah Allen this week. A wrestling champion turned ... more

21 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:47

21 Jul 2025


#9

The Amazing Secret of Car Salesman Thomas John Amiss: A True Story

Not everyone makes the front page. But everyone leaves a story worth telling. September 19... more

18 Jul 2025

08 MINS

08:33

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#8

Arthur Dale Hopkins' Story — The Man Who Never Forgot Your Name

You probably walked past someone like Arthur today — a quiet postal worker in Louisville, ... more

16 Jul 2025

08 MINS

08:58

16 Jul 2025


#7

Larry Metherd's Story — The Man Who Jumped From Planes and Saved Lives

Not everyone makes the front page. But everyone leaves a story worth telling. You probably... more

14 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:37

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#6

Laurice Arab's Story — A Life Story of Love and Connection

Dive into the remarkable life story of Laurice Arab, a 90-year-old woman whose journey exe... more

11 Jul 2025

09 MINS

09:09

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#5

Melvin Klayman's Story — The Man Who Saw You

You might have walked past Mel on a Boston street and never looked twice. Just another guy... more

09 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:21

09 Jul 2025


#4

Rose Montali's Story — The Grandma Who Made Everyone Feel Like a Million Bucks

Picture this: A woman is dying, and her family knows exactly what will comfort her. Not mu... more

07 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:18

07 Jul 2025


#3

Stanley Crawford: The Ordinary Man Who Became a Community Legend - A Documentary Podcast

In this episode, we explore the life of Stanley Crawford, an extraordinary ordinary person... more

04 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:51

04 Jul 2025


#2

Teddy Golubowski's Story — The Academy Leader Who Dressed for Honor

At 27, Teddy Golubowski was excelling as Class Leader at the Ocean County Police Academy w... more

02 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:21

02 Jul 2025


#1

Colonel Maynard Caudill's Story — The Trooper Who Sang Hymns and Fixed Trucks

Most people retire and slow down. At 54, Maynard Caudill started a business that's sti... more

30 Jun 2025

07 MINS

07:02

30 Jun 2025