Stories in Life. On the Radio with Mark and Joe.

About Stories in Life. On the Radio with Mark and Joe.

Mark and Joe interview people with stories that affirm your belief in the goodwill, courage, determination, commitment and vision of everyday people. Our primary goal is that, through another person's story, you will find meaningful connection no matter your place in life. We intend that the stories we select will be inspiring and maybe help you laugh, cry, think or change your mind about something important in your life.

Publisher

Mark Wolak and Joe Boyle

Category

society & culture · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Does Your Dream Require a Great Friend?

   Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Two men meet through public education in Minnesota and end up building the kind of friendship most of us say we want, but rarely know how to create. Jay Haugen and Tom Benson talk with us about 36 years of shared history, from school leadership and community service to a bold decision that made their bond real: buying a sailboat together and learning, the hard way, what trust act...

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   A Brief Introduction to the History and Community of Wines Around the World

   Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Wine is not just a drink, it is geology, agriculture, family history, and a thousand small decisions that end up in your glass. We sit down with Tamra Lindahl, a certified sommelier and Costco wine steward in Minnesota, to hear how a 20-year career as a flight attendant turned into a deep passion for wine education, terroir, and the people who do the hard work in vineyards and ce...

3. 

   5 May 2026

   A Diver’s Field Guide To Visiting Lake Superior Ship Wrecks

   Click here to send a message. We love to hear from our listeners! Send us a text message and share your feedback Lake Superior is not just cold, it’s demanding. The weather can turn fast, the waves hit differently than the ocean, and a shipwreck that felt “familiar” a decade ago may have collapsed into something sharp, dark, and dangerous today. We sit down with Stephen B. Daniel, an accomplished diver, author, illustrator, photographer, and maritime expert who has logged 530+ dives and bro...

Who has been a guest on Stories in Life. On the Radio with Mark and Joe.

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jason Kosch
• Mary Kosch
• Dr. Laurie Putnam

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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