Best Kendall Thurman Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 046, "Finnafro," an interview with Atem Reed 1:00:33

2+ y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Atem Reed is a dentist that has lived in Russia, Sri Lanka, Senegal and South Africa, just to name a few. And don't tell him you hate dentists...he's a tender soul.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 045, "Chase That Feeling," an interview with Nathan Kunkel 53:28

2+ y ago53:28

53:28

Nathan Kunkel is a teacher and restaurant server whose contagious authenticity shines in this 45th episode!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 044, "Fresh Air," an interview with Laura Vanderhoff 1:01:24

3+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Laura's unique childhood and her training as a therapist give an original perspective on life.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 043, "Macabre McKay," an interview with Kylee Thurman 59:17

3+ y ago59:17

59:17

Kylee is an actress in Los Angeles whose love for scaring people may have roots in her childhood friendship with a computer from another dimension.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 042, "Into The Burning House," an interview with Fernando Rivero 33:53

4y ago33:53

33:53

Fernando Rivero labored in the Bronx during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of his stories. Thank you, Fernando for being a repeat guest on the podcast!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 041, "The Art of Dying," an interview with Rita Wright 59:44

4+ y ago59:44

59:44

Dr. Rita Wright is the Director of the Springville Museum of Arts. We talked about a recent exhibit, "Ars Moriendi"-the art of dying. We also discussed her own near death experience.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 040, "The Turkey Toss," an interview with Vanessa Moody 55:36

4+ y ago55:36

55:36

Vanessa Moody once brought home a turkey after besting a group of boys in football. Ladies and gentlemen, she's spunky.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 039, "We Are Our Stories," an interview with Wesley Warren 1:03:57

4+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Wesley Warren talks about how a Chilean poet's words describe his marriage and how he got a wicked scar (not from his wife).By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 038, "The Rooster and the SWAT Team" an interview with Adam Hendrix 1:06:13

4+ y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Adam Hendrix may seem like an ordinary Staples executive, but he's fought hand-to-hand with a demonic rooster and has been the target of a SWAT raid.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 037, "Hannah's Hope," an interview with Laura Wartburton 49:02

4+ y ago49:02

49:02

Following the death of her daughter, Laura Wartburton created "Live Hannah's Hope" to empower others and reduce suicide.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 036, "The Sanctuary of Belonging" 15:58

4+ y ago15:58

15:58

By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 035, "An Interview with Wyatt Barrett" 1:01:46

4+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Wyatt has survived brain surgery, drifting minivans at highway speeds and Silicone Valley executives, in order of potential danger.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 034, "The Sherwin Brothers," an interview with Austin and Tyler Sherwin 1:26:33

4+ y ago1:26:33

1:26:33

Austin and Tyler discuss how they broke through sound barriers of fear and how a rollover accident affected them.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 033, "The Land of Beginning Again" 8:43

5y ago8:43

8:43

For listeners from Mexico to India, here's a new spin on "In Retrospect."By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 032, "Brave Fighter," an interview with Kristen Painter 42:04

5+ y ago42:04

42:04

Kristen is a cancer survivor, a Mother and an Emergency Room nurse. This brave fighter is also a Korean-speaking Midwesterner.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 031, "Marathons and Shark Cages," an interview with Jerry Henley 50:03

5+ y ago50:03

50:03

Jerry Henley has run over 90 marathons and was sponsored by Asics, Saucony, NordicTrack, and Clif Bars. We had a blast talking about life lessons learned in running and other everyday things such as swimming among great white sharks in a rusty cage.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 030, "Night Shift Chat-Dolphin Heads and Poison," an interview with Hannah Haas 44:06

5+ y ago44:06

44:06

Hannah Haas has interesting stories to share about patients wearing dolphin heads and what it's like to administer poison. She and I chatted during a night shift in this 30th episode!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 029, "The Shaking Bookshelf," an interview with Kim Thomas 55:02

5+ y ago55:02

55:02

What dementia does to the mind has been compared to what happens to a shaking bookshelf, with the falling books being the memories and abilities that the affected loses. Kim Thomas shares her family's journey as her father was affected by dementia.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 028, "Half-Closed Eyes and Russian Spies," an interview with Kaylene 1:01:40

5+ y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Kaylene and I talk about annoying little brothers (me) and dognappers (her).By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 027, "A Clown's Prayer," an interview with Jordan Brown 1:02:35

5+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Jordan Brown is an improv comedian with an undying love for cheering people. In this 27th episode he describes the joys of his craft and the struggles with depression.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 026, "An Old Soul," an interview with Katie Cheesman 55:40

5+ y ago55:40

55:40

Katie Cheesman calls herself "an old soul," because she is drawn to the wisdom of the elderly. Her work, "The Listening Ear Project" is to archive life pearls from our seasoned comrades. She also talks about her starring role in "High School Musical!"By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 025, "Beau-père," an interview with Brent Anderson 1:05:38

5+ y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

In French, "beau-père" means "beautiful father," and is the word used for father-in-law. Brent Anderson has been a beautiful father to me. Join us looking in retrospect at his rich adventures from France to Kinshasa!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 001, "Thus It Begins," an introduction by Kendall Thurman 10:58

6y ago10:58

10:58

This is the backstory to the world-famous "In Retrospect" podcast! Herein is the reason for its creation which includes being driven (literally) to near insanity by rush hour traffic. "In Retrospect" is a podcast of cool stories from everyday people. Enjoy!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 024, "It's Always Now," an interview with Anissa Rasheta 53:43

6y ago53:43

53:43

Anissa Rasheta is an advocate for CARE, an international humanitarian agency. She is also a middle child who thinks people are eating ice cream behind her back.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 023, "Courage Reins," an interview with Angie Moody 1:00:26

6y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Angie Moody loves being a part "Courage Reins," an organization the provides healing through horsemanship.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 022, "Camel Spiders and Desert Storms," an interview with Kevin Thurman 49:01

6y ago49:01

49:01

Kevin Thurman describes his battle with a camel spider and other everyday events in this episode!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 021, "Life of the Party," an interview with Jaymie Noel 53:53

6y ago53:53

53:53

Jaymie lives in Minot, North Dakota. Really. She's a mother of five who keeps the party alive.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 020, "Gabby Golden Gate Girl," an interview with Dixie Merrell Waldrip 1:05:01

6y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

From near-muggings to taste-testing leaky diapers, Dixie tells of her adventures as a farm-grown girl who lives in and loves San Francisco.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 019, "The Work of the Gods," an interview with Becky Douglas 1:01:57

6y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Becky Douglas is the founder of Rising Star Outreach, an organization in India that is helping people with leprosy break through social and financial barriers. This mother of ten truly became the change she wanted to see in the world.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 018, "Wonder Woman," an interview with Heather Anderson 58:53

6y ago58:53

58:53

Heather Anderson is like the DC Comics superhero, "Wonder Woman," not because she was born on a mystical island and has magical powers, but because of her optimism and positivity despite growing up in an abusive home. There are some interesting surprises in this episode, including a random bit about Sweden.…

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Episode 017, "Medicine, Motorcycles and Telenovelas," an interview with Fernando Rivero 1:09:09

6y ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Fernando Rivero is an immigrant from Uruguay who was born lifeless, has braved blazes as a firefighter, and is now embarking on a career in medicine as a Physician Assistant. According to one of his patients, he may also have a future career in telenovelas.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 016, "A Glass Half-Full", an interview with Kim Sheriff 35:51

6y ago35:51

35:51

There's a new Sheriff in town. Today's episode is with Kim Sheriff. She is a 1980s girl and an amazing ER nurse. Enjoy!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 015, "Trains, Cars, and Dragons", an interview with Tyson Thurman 20:36

6y ago20:36

20:36

Join me for this mini episode with the one and only Tyson, our four-year-old prince! He is an expert in the movie "Cars", Thomas the Tank Engine, and tells an interesting experience of fighting a dragon with our neighbor, Grace.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 014, "Acquitted with Dignity", an interview with Nathan Anderson 1:14:56

6y ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Nathan Anderson is a grown man with a booming voice and huge heart, but he plays with trains for a living. This episode covers his eating pig eyeball, becoming a parent of special needs children, losing his mother as a young man, and winning over his wife with Shakespeare.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 013, "Can't Never Could", an interview with Mandy Wettstein 1:18:50

6+ y ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Mandy Wettstein's contagious enthusiasm and no-bull style are almost a trademark. In this recording you'll hear some of her endearing philosophies and memorable stories including a poignant 911 call and her "besties" bracelet exchange with Keith Urban.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 012, "CPR and Starlight Mints", an interview with Datwana Gaddis 48:53

6+ y ago48:53

48:53

Dat (pronounced "dot") is an Emergency Medicine nurse who has seen it all, from gunshot victims to hangnails. The Ohioan shares insights about marriage, courage and why you sometimes have to wait in the ER.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 011, "Spike Takes the Mic", an interview with Paul Adams 1:13:06

6+ y ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Paul Adams adores his wife and their seven children. He also loves a good marketing tag line. What he doesn't love is eating at Golden Corral or trying to explain how he and his wife met at a family reunion. All this and more, in the 11th episode!By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 010, "Swim Sideways", an interview with Scott Wilhite 1:00:58

6+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Scott Wilhite is a decorated film writer, producer and director, but that wasn't enough to pull him out of a rip current on the Oregon coast. A riveting experience in Cambodia was the catalyst for the change he didn't know he needed.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 009, "Uranium, Chile, and Cat Ballou", an interview with Ted Lyon" 1:12:22

6+ y ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Ted Lyon's professional focus has been studying and teaching Latin American literature. Though raised in Salt Lake City, he and his wife have the unique perspective of having lived in Chile for eight years. In this episode we explore Ted's adventures from the Rocky Mountains to the majestic Andes.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 008, "The Lowdown From Hustle-Town", an interview with Aaron Wettstein 1:10:14

6+ y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Aaron is from Houston, which is known among other nicknames as "Hustle-Town" referring to its industrious citizens. Aaron is also a hustler, in the best sense of the word. This work ethic is a major theme in his life, from golf courses to online courses.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 007, "Dr. Thurman, I Presume?", an interview with Richard Thurman 1:00:45

6+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Dr. Richard Thurman almost fainted as a pre-med student during his first gallbladder surgery. Later, while in China, he ate snake gallbladder soup. More stories like this are ready for your enjoyment.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 006, "Novelist Meets Killer Kittens", an interview with Becca Wilhite 1:06:49

6+ y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Becca Wilhite shares her life lessons as a devoted wife, loving mother, award-winning English teacher and novelist. There is also a bit about ominous basements and soul-sucking cats. Enjoy.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 005, "The Girl From Matador", an interview with Marcie Middlebrooks 47:08

6+ y ago47:08

47:08

Join me in this interview with the loving and lovable, almost 86 year-old Marcie Middlebrooks. Known as Gran in our family, she shares her hometown-spun simple philosophies for life.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 004,"The Dunk Heard 'Round the World", an interview with Dave Sherwin 1:09:35

6+ y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Dave Sherwin is a health and fitness expert, husband, father and grandfather. His adventures, including seeing the Ogopogo monster, are found in Episode 4.By Kendall Thurman

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Christmas Eve 2017 4:10

6+ y ago4:10

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This is a short preview of the upcoming episodes.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 003-"Guns, Goonies, and The Grapes of Wrath", and interview with Alan Rencher 58:11

6+ y ago58:11

58:11

Alan Rencher loves 80's movies such as "The Goonies" and "The Burbs". Join me as I learn from his experiences as a husband, father, and software engineer. You may just do the "Truffle Shuffle" after listening.By Kendall Thurman

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Episode 002-"The Hand That Rocks The Cradle", an interview with Becky Jackson 56:00

6+ y ago56:00

56:00

Becky Jackson loves her full-time career as a full-time mother! She is enthusiastic about life-"today is a great day to have a great day!"-and that enthusiasm is contagious in this episode.By Kendall Thurman

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