The People We Meet with Ty Bruner

Join Ty as he dives into a captivating conversation with his charismatic friend, Daddy D, in this riveting episode of 'The People We Meet.' D's extraordinary journey, which spans adventures in 87 countries, tales from Desert Storm as a U.S. Marine, and the battles he's faced both abroad and at home. From a rebellious high schooler to the battlefield, to prison, and finally to answer the humanitari...

Join Ty Bruner as he delves into the compelling life of Elfreida Bruce, a now 95-year-old woman who grew up in Freiburg, Germany, during World War II under the shadow of the Third Reich. As an impressionable 10-year-old, Elfriede looked upon Hitler as a savior and hero while her parents remained adamantly opposed to his quest for global conquest.  As a former member of the Hitler Youth, Elfreida's...

In this episode of 'The People We Meet,' host Ty Bruner sits down with Sam Smith, an accomplished immigration attorney from Spokane, Washington, to uncover the human stories behind the immigration headlines. Born into a family of attorneys, Smith's journey is interwoven with personal convictions and experiences shaped by his unique upbringing. Together, they delve into complex topics surrounding i...

"Sky Soldiers" is the nickname for the 173rd Airborne Brigade.  Mike Jones served in 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry (Mechanized) attached to the 173rd during Operation Cochise Green in May of 1968.  He was wounded on 25 May, 1968 near Trung Hoi, Vietnam.  I got a chance to chat with Mike and he shared his story.  

Bill Burke served three tours during the Vietnam conflict.  Two in the Special Forces and one as a helicopter Medevac pilot.  I met Bill in Costco and he shared his story with me.  His wife even joined us for awhile to share her experience as the wife of a career warrior.  We chatted about his experience and about his generation, my generation, and those in between.  

What does Home Depot have to do with starting a podcast? More than you’d think. In this debut episode, host Ty Bruner shares the unexpected moment that pushed him to launch this show—a podcast dedicated to telling real, unfiltered stories from everyday people. 📌 #RealStories 📌 #StorytellingPodcast 📌 #TrueStories 📌 #LifeStories 📌 #PersonalGrowth 📌 #LifeLessons 📌 #AuthenticStories 📌 #Ordinar...