Life Story

On this episode, Tyler’s friend Elizabeth FaceTimes in for the first virtual interview of Life Story from her apartment in St. Paul. Elizabeth talks about her differing friend groups over the years and how gymnastics lead to a collegiate career in diving. Elizabeth and Tyler also describe their relationship with religion. Finally, Elizabeth explains how, even through adversity, she learned a lot o...

On this episode, Tyler’s friend Rimu stops by the podcast allowing them to get to reminisce about their long time friendship. Rimu shares many childhood memories about growing up in India such as her school’s uniforms, favorite treats, and travels to visit her grandparents in the mountains, which sparked her love of hiking. Rimu discusses her families transition to America, making friends through...

On this episode, Tyler’s friend Donato joins the podcast from his pool house on a rainy afternoon! Donato discusses how the two met as ensemble men in The Music Man and how he dressed as Super Mario for a middle school dance. He chronicles his fitness journey, receiving the SMART Scholarship, and how traveling to Washington DC, Montana, and South Africa shaped his college experience. Finally, Dona...

On this episode, Tyler’s friend Caitlin joins the podcast after they finished moving her into her first house! Caitlin shares about growing up in a tight knit community and the strong bonds she shares with her family, especially her grandmother. She shares stories of being involved in almost every club, sport, and organization her high school offered and how those lessons helped shape the bonds an...

On this episode, Tyler’s best friend of seventeen years, Michael Kuster, comes to visit and talks about his life as the youngest of three and how he rose above being bullied in elementary school. Michael shares how being a part of marching band, his church, and getting his first job helped him develop confidence and make life long friends. Finally, Michael describes how he hopes his passion for ph...