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Stories from Real Life

Melvin E. Edwards

**Honored as the American Writing Awards Male Hosted Podcast of the Year for 2026.** Why should you listen to this podcast? Because "Stories from Real Life" reminds us we’re not alone. In every episode, expert interviewer Melvin E. Edwards dives deep into the moments that shape who we are—messy, moving, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking. Whether you're stuck, healing, or just curious about the human experience, these stories help you feel seen, understood, and connected. Want to be a guest on Stories from Real Life? Send Melvin Edwards a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/storiesfromreallife. www.podc...

Episodes · 25

Ep. 208 - Colin Owensby: Beyond the Finish Line

Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 8m

Ep. 207 - Amy Hawk: What Would Judas Do? (Encore)

Jun 16, 2026 · 1h 0m

Ep. 206 - Owen Ó Súilleabháin: Ancient Songs for Modern Lives (Encore Episode)

Jun 9, 2026 · 1h 2m

Ep. 205 - Nancy Deyo: Mountain High, Valley Low

Jun 2, 2026 · 43m

Ep. 204 - Dr. Craig Yorke: I Was Raised to be Perfect

May 26, 2026 · 40m

Ep. 203 - Johnzelle Anderson: Rewriting Your Life’s Mixtape

May 19, 2026 · 31m

Ep. 202: Aaron Ryan: The Story of My Life

May 12, 2026 · 50m

Ep. 201 - Jason Prokowiew: Fighting a Two-Front War in My Own Home

May 5, 2026 · 40m

Ep. 200 - Melvin E. Edwards: Announcing the Release of 'Nuremberg, Mississippi'

May 1, 2026 · 26m

Ep. 199 - Nancy Jasin Ensley: The Tire Swing

Apr 28, 2026 · 29m

Ep. 198 - Dr. Stuart Jones: For the Love of Stephen

Apr 21, 2026 · 55m

Ep. 197 - Eric Robinson: How a Pastor Became an FBI Agent

Apr 14, 2026 · 43m

Ep. 196 - Matt O'Neill: Why Your Mood is Your Greatest Asset

Apr 7, 2026 · 45m

Ep. 195 - Antonio Michael Downing: Becoming Yourself in a World That Misunderstands You

Mar 31, 2026 · 55m

Ep. 194 - Lisa Parda: When Your Plans Change

Mar 24, 2026 · 37m

Ep. 193 - Al Isaacs: Searching for My Mother after 53 Years

Mar 17, 2026 · 48m

Ep. 192 - Mark Firehammer: The Lost Art of Being Human

Mar 10, 2026 · 54m

Ep: 191 - Craig Randall: Stop Scoring Teachers. Start Growing Them.

Mar 3, 2026 · 35m

Ep. 190 - Miles Spencer: What Happens When Curiosity Becomes a Career

Feb 24, 2026 · 32m

Ep. 189 - Alison Gieschen: Sail On

Feb 17, 2026 · 38m

Ep. 188 - Lisa Rites: Death, Divorce, and the Grief Between Them

Feb 10, 2026 · 36m

Ep. 187 - Kerry Damiano: Around the World in One Lifetime

Feb 3, 2026 · 33m

Ep. 186 - Dr. Ben Long: The Quiet Cost of Exhaustion

Jan 27, 2026 · 49m

Ep. 185 - Kristan Swan: Learning to Listen to Your Own Life

Jan 20, 2026 · 43m

Ep. 184 - Dr. Nelva Lee: From the Classroom to the Campaign

Jan 13, 2026 · 39m