Life Story

Enjoy a special “short” episode where Kyle, Jaso, and Tyler discuss their top three favorite animated movies, with some honorable mentions.

On this episode, Tyler invites his former boss, and friend, Brad to the show to discuss his love of all things sports! Two major things that they share in common are both being only children and their love of Star Wars. Find out how he met his now wife, Leah, his journey to and through higher education, and what life is like as a “Girl Dad” to his three kiddos. The theme for this episode is persis...

On this episode, Tyler invites his friend and co-worker, Andrew to the show! Andrew shares life growing up in a small town community, friendships he has made, and rising above the bullies in life. He explains how having asthma did not stop him from taking part in sporting events or learning musical instruments. Finally, Andrew describes how his experiences in college and previous positions have he...

This may be a shorter episode, but it’s because Jaso, Kyle, and Tyler could only find good things to say about this movie! Special bonus content, hear the guys talk about their go-to movie treats. If you’re interested in following us on Letterboxd, find us by our handles tfhoenig (Tyler), Klwilson22 (Kyle), and Kuagr (Jaso).

Join Jaso, Kyle, and Tyler as they discuss the most recent Disney+ show….specifically what they hoped it would be and what they ended up with. In a show about shapeshifters, who can you trust?

On this episode, Tyler chats with Bari, the final NYC roommate in the trio of Anna and Elise! Bari and Tyler discuss how she grew up doing and trying so many activities, participating in neighborhood block parties, and her relationship with her older brother. They talk about how friends come in and out of our lives and what to look for in a good group of friends. Bari also shares her love for Star...

Find out what Jaso, Kyle, and Tyler really thought of the movie that’s supposed to reboot the DC Extended Universe. They address cameos, CGI, and where things can go from here.

Jaso, Kyle, and Tyler share their love of the newest, and greatest, Spider-Man movie, as they discuss the animation, voice acting, and what things they hope to see in Beyond the Spider-Verse. As a bonus, learn the best way to watch the film as all the hosts viewed it in different formats - Standard, Dolby, or IMAX.

On this episode, Tyler invites fellow Bettendorf High alumni, Michael, to discuss growing up through the Bettendorf School System and how they both got involved in different clubs and organizations, specifically when Michael co-hosted the Variety Show. Michael discusses how he was the first student to take part in WWE Superstar Seth Rollins’ Black and Brave Wrestling Academy. He describes how he c...

On this special episode of Life Story, Tyler talks with one of his best friends, Maggie Bell, about the books that effected her life’s story, what they meant to her, and what was going on in her life when she was reading them. We discuss her bookstagram- @maggiesmoodreads - and how that has opened up doors to meeting some of her favorite authors and receiving free books. Finally, Maggie describes...

Jaso, Kyle, and Tyler break down the final chapter in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy as they address hot takes, new characters, and where things go from here. As a bonus, enjoy hearing the hosts’ share their favorite and least favorite MCU trilogies.

On this episode, Tyler invites his friend, Tina, to the show for lots of laughs about times they were on tv and all of the volunteer and trivia teams they are on. Tina describes being in D.C. during 9/11 and what that day was like for her. Finally, we end by hearing about all of the fun things she did on her recent trip to Egypt.

We’re back! Join Kyle, Jaso, and Tyler as they review all of the MCU/Disney+ shows, to date: WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Solider, Loki, What If…, Hawkeye, Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. As always, spoilers are aplenty.

On this episode, Tyler invites one of the coolest people that he met on his trip to NYC, Elise, to the show. Elise describes her childhood growing up in Dallas with her older sister and her time performing Irish Dance, before getting into running! She explains her journey of getting into the University of Texas and what that school means to her and her family. Finally, she describes how she moved...

On this episode, Tyler invites his friend, Holly, to the show to talk about growing up as the oldest of four kids and the sixth oldest of thirty-six grandkids. Holly shares that the family was so big that they’d rent out the nearby church for holiday gatherings! Holly describes her love of Iowa State, traveling, and theater. She also explains how she got to be an extra in a movie, while traveling...

On this episode, Tyler invites his friend and former co-worker, Susan, to the show! Susan starts off with describing, for the first time, I might add, her nearly year-long trip across the United States of America. She shares stories of the stops and the people she met or reconnected with along the way. She also reminisces about being the oldest of four, how she got the title of “Coach Norris”, and...

Life Story presents this back door pilot for The Super Film Club, a new podcast reviewing both Marvel and DC movies and tv shows. Tyler is joined in this new endeavor by Kyle Wilson and John Jaso. Enjoy hearing about the highs and lows of the film, as well as learning more about the MCU’s next big bad, Kang the Conqueror.

On this episode, Tyler invites his friend, Melissa, to the show to share her love of live theater and animals. Melissa describes how birthdays were always a huge event growing up and that she was involved in almost every activity you could be a part of in high school. She explains the path that lead her from being an elementary school teacher to vet tech school and how working with animals has bec...

In this episode, Tyler does his first check in episode by inviting Donato to come back and share all of the amazing things he’s done, since they last chatted. Donato describes his transition to St Louis, buying his first apartment complex, and working for the Department of Defense. Mainly, Donato discussed his new company, BrightInvestor, and how he hopes it will make finding and buying real estat...

On this episode, Tyler invites fellow Cyclone and Red Raider alum, Ashley, to the show, to discuss their individual experiences and how both campuses have changed. Ashley describes a childhood straight out of an 80’s movie of riding bike’s with friends until the streetlights turned off and having her dog, Gracie, in tow. Tyler and Ashley also share stories of all the pets they had growing up and T...

On this episode, Tyler’s friend, Scott, videos in from sunny Florida to reminisce about college days. Scott shares how soccer was an incredibly huge part of his childhood, both to make strong friendships and to bond with his dad. He describes how he met his wife, Allison, and about their first big move to Wichita, together. Finally, Scott and Tyler discuss life after the pandemic and how he is fin...

On this episode, Tyler invites another member of the Bettendorf Gang, Allie, to the podcast! Allie talks about her early years of growing up in Kansas, near many of her extended family members, and summers going to her grandparents’ lake house. She describes how her mom’s daycare and her experiences during elementary school led her to wanting to become an early childhood educator. Finally, Allie d...

On this episode, one of Tyler’s Student Affairs mentors, Jesus, joins the show. Jesus explains his childhood moving from Mexico, to California, and finally to Iowa and how his close knit family made all of the moves together! Jesus describes the relationships he had growing up with his cousins, mom, and grandmother (Tyler and Jesus take time to share how important both their grandmothers were in t...

On this episode, one of Tyler’s greatest mentors, Nathan, joins the podcast to talk about their shared experiences of growing up in the Quad Cities and working within higher education. Nathan shares growing up with his close-knit group of friends, how holidays looked a little different after his parents both became pastors, and how losing his perfect school attendance was worth it to get the pictu...

On this episode, Tyler invites one of his greatest mentors, Stan, to the show to discuss the transition of growing up on a small farm in Iowa to traveling to over 50 countries and 49 of the 50 states. Stan shares about moving away from home for college, starting his first career as a special education teacher, and then jumping into the world of accounting, where he worked for the newly formed Iowa...