Life Story

Welcome to Season 5 of Life Story! On this episode, Tyler checks in on Elise Horsak and Annie Kefalas after they completed the New York City HYROX competition! What is HYROX? Well stick around and find out as Elise and Annie share the work outs they had to do, what foods they ate, and how they decided on their outfit theme!

Welcome back for Episode Four of Kyle at the Movies, where we sing our way through a decade that really delivered with musical adaptations! If you were ever curious about the rating process for movies, this is the episode for you!

Join Tyler, Kyle, and Jaso as they discuss their views on Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and all the action, drama, and back-breaking moments. Were you satisfied with the ending? Then, get prepped for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, by listening to the guys talk about the new Marvel Spotlight episode focusing on the guy with the gun, Frank Castle.

Summer 2026 is in full swing as the full team joins to discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu. Find out why Kyle hates Grogu, What Bari thinks of the Hutts being too Hutty, Why Jaso enjoyed a non-Jedi Star Wars movie, And Tyler thinking this movie could've been a tv season. But what they can all agree on is that you'll be seeing a whole lot more of them this summer!

On this episode, Tyler invites Miss. Iowa 2019 & 2020, Emily Tinsman Roeder, to the show to discuss growing up in the same k-12 school system, family traditions, and extracurriculars. Emily shares what led her to trying out for Miss. Iowa, what her experience was like at Miss. America, and how the pandemic played into her final months. Finally, Emily describes how you met her husband, Kyle, an...

On this episode, meet Tyler's newest co-worker, Andres, and learn about his life growing up as a fellow only child in Bogota, Colombia. Andres shares his love of anime, video games, and how he fell in love with the fields of STEM and science. Andres talks about his move to America, meeting his wife, and what special songs they had playing at their wedding ceremony.

On this episode, the newly crowned first lady of Life Story, Anna Fobair, returns to talk to Tyler about their lives as only children. The two discuss stereotypes/myths about only children, if they ever wished they had siblings, if they felt they've missed out on an aspect of life not having them, and then reminisce about fun only child stories.

Welcome back for episode three of Kyle at the Movies! This episode, almost entitled a Decade of Firsts, truly set records for the amount of times things happened for the first time at The Oscars. Kyle shares his plethora of favorites, as well as why there is one movie that no one should watch again.

Hear what Tyler, Bari, and Kyle thought of Marvel's newest tv show, Wonder Man. Did the idea of the most non-superhero, superhero show land? What really is Damage Control? And where oh where is Josh Gad? All this and more await you as The Super Film Club returns for 2026! And, we even have fan mail!

On this episode, Tyler reconnects with one of his former Texas Tech professors, Dr. Jon McNaughtan, to learn about his life growing up on a farm in Utah with six older siblings. They discuss his love of his faith, which lead him to living in Guam for two years, as well as being a social exerciser. Dr. McNaughtan shares his journeys throughout higher education and how having a strong partner in his...

Welcome back for episode two of Kyle at the Movies! This episode we find out about the movies that made the 40's, that black and white costuming had its own category compared to in-color costuming, and Tyler and Kyle discuss why the movies that are known as "classics" today weren't any of the decades Best Picture winners.

Elise returns to follow up from their first episode of 2025 to discuss how many of their new year's resolutions that they completed. The two talk about this monumental year and what they learned along the way from all the goals they accomplished. Finally, the two talk about their mottos going into 2026 and what they are looking forward to in the new year. Happy 2026!

On this episode, Tyler invites one of his former students, Andrew, to the show to discuss life growing up within his large family, his love of trains, and what leadership and community mean to him.

We did the darn thing! Join hosts Anna and Elise (with special guest star Bari) to celebrate Tyler finishing his first ever marathon and the three girls finishing the New York City Marathon! The group discuss all the highs, the lows, and the funny moments. And stick around for the end to hear what the four of them plan to do with all their newfound free time

Welcome to a new segment of Life Story entitled - Kyle at the Movies! Join Tyler as he learns about the history of the Academy Awards, and cinema in America, from Kyle Wilson who is watching every Academy Award Best Picture winner from the first awards show to the present.

This week, the Clubbers team up with the hosts of Reads & Rants to discuss Ryan Coogler's Sinners ! So, grab your garlic and your popcorn for a fang-tastic crossover episode all about vampire fiction, folklore, and the film Sinners From Dracula to Twilight , Carmilla to Blade , we’re tracing how the undead evolved from gothic monsters to seductive immortals — and how Ryan Coogler’s Sinners...

Enjoy the final conversation this group has before Tyler runs the 50th Annual Marine Corps. Marathon! Hear the trio discuss the aches and pains of peak period, the interesting things they've been listening to, and tangents galore!

On this episode, Tyler invites film critic, Marshall Shaffer, to the show to discuss how his life's journey has gotten him to following his passions in a city that he loves! Marshall shares about growing up in Houston and his love of all things cinema, which led him to create his own blog "Marshall and the Movies." He has gotten to intern with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and S...

On this episode, Anna and Elise are back to do a halfway to race day check-in! The group discusses odd encounters while running, some new favorite running songs, injury prevention, and of course, food!

On this episode, Kyle, Bari, and Tyler discuss the recent Disney+ tv show, Ironheart. Listen as the group reintroduces Riri Williams to the MCU, we meet her family, The Hood's gang, and possibly The Devil, himself... Find out what the hosts thought of the release schedule, if the show was trying to be too much, and the future of MCU related tv shows on Disney+.

On this episode, Bari, Kyle, Jaso, and Tyler (Some might say the Fantastic Four in their own right) discuss Marvel's First Family's MCU premiere! Between comic book lore, Sue being a badass, and super powered babies, the gang has a lot to discuss...not to mention Pedro Pascal. Then stick around til the end to hear about where we think the MCU is heading.

On this episode, Elise and Anna check in on how the first fourth of Tyler's running adventures have been going as he trains for the Marine Corps Marathon! They discuss all things music, running snacks, and sweaty selfies!

On this episode, Bari, Kyle, Jaso, and Tyler are back to talk about the Man of Steel's newest movie. They address James Gunn's humor, easter eggs, The Justice Gang, Dailey Planet staff, and the super villains. They also discuss the differences of seeing the movie as a comic book fan compared to a movie fan.

On this episode, Kyle Wilson returns to discuss part two of his 52-week movie challenge - this time around, the theme was Horror/Thriller films. Listen as Kyle shares his five favorite and least favorites that he watched, which movies surprised him (For good and for bad), what makes a good Dracula movie, and he premieres his next movie challenge live on the air!

On this episode, Tyler reconnects with one of his CA friends, Corinne, to discuss her childhood and experiences in the gifted program, what she learned from getting a concussion, why ISU was the perfect school for her, and the people that helped her along the way. They also discuss why she loves her job and the work that she does - It's all about working hard so that you can play hard!