Stories to Tell

About Stories to Tell

Welcome to Stories to Tell, where extraordinary tales emerge. Join us as we dive into the fascinating narratives that unfold in the day-to-day experiences of individuals just like you. In each episode, Mark Ryerson sits down with everyday heroes, adventurers, and dreamers to unearth the gems hidden within their personal stories. From moments that will have you doubled over in laughter to heartwarming anecdotes that resonate deeply, our guests share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Get ready to laugh, ponder, and be inspired as our guests share their stories, offering a glimpse into unique moments in their lives. In a world brimming with diverse experiences, Stories to Tell is your passport to the extraordinary tales that often go unnoticed. Join us on this journey as we explore the richness of the human spirit, leaving you with a renewed sense of connection and a pocketful of stories to carry with you. Tune in, because everyone has a story to tell.

Publisher

Mark Ryerson

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Dec 2023

Latest episode

25 May 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 May 2025

   Stories to Tell Ep 11: Guest Ken Ball Shares About His Dream to Visit Every Country in the World. He Discusses Some of His Favorite Experiences to Date, His Next 10 Country Trip and How He Hopes to Inspire Others to Follow Their Dreams

   Ken Ball recounts his ambitious quest to visit all 197 countries despite vision impairment, sharing favorite travel experiences and inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams in this interview.

2. 

   28 Jun 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 10: Dita Dow Discusses What Inspires Her Short Stories, a Supernatural Encounter She Experienced and a Passion for Archaeology

   I truly enjoyed my conversation with Dita Dow. She starts off talking about her love for archaeology and what she saw and experienced while on a recent trip to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. Dita then relates a truly remarkable story about a supernatural experience she had while walking her dog in the petroglyph monument area in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is one of the most interesting stories I have ever heard and truly something amazing to hear. She finishes up the podcast talking about the books she has written and where she finds inspiration for her stories. She also shares why she likes to publish her wonderful stories in the short story format. To find out more about Dita:  https://www.ditadow.com/ New release on Amazon: The Haunting Feast of All Hallows Eve: A Tale of Magic and Mystery: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5W41P3R/

3. 

   21 Apr 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 9 - Guest Carolyn Meyer Talks About Reinventing Herself Later in Life and How That Has Led to Solo Shows in Albuquerque and Performances with The Moth Around the World

   Carolyn Meyer is truly an inspiration. She talks about reinventing herself in her 80's and how it all started with going to an improvisational class in Albuquerque New Mexico. This experience led her to start telling stories in front of audiences and then to having the confidence to take her story telling to new levels by putting on solo performances. She has also performed with The Moth many times around the world telling a story of what it is like to online date in your 80's. Her story called Don't Call Me Young Lady is also part of The Moths compilation book The Moth Presents: A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding On and Letting Go.  She is a remarkable story teller with an amazing sense of humor.

4. 

   12 Apr 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 8 - Guest Jim Tritten Talks About Becoming a Naval Aviator, Putting Together the Remarkable Book Holes in our Hearts and Exploring His Creative Process for Becoming an Award Winning Writer

   Jim talks about becoming a Naval Aviator including what it is like to land and take off from aircraft carriers. He also talks about one of this proudest accomplishments for how he helped lead an effort to put together a book that became Holes In Our Hearts. He talks about the military members that had their own Stories to Tell and how the process of writing helped in their healing. Jim is a prolific author and has won seventy-seven awards to date. We talked about his creative process and he encourages other authors with tips on how to get started and keep improving their own writing skills. Jim also talks about his son and daughter receiving the Papal Blessing by the Pope in Rome. Jim retired after a forty-four-year career with the Department of Defense, including duty as a carrier-based naval aviator. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Southern California and formerly served as a faculty member and National Security Affairs department chair at the Naval Postgraduate School. Dr. Tritten’s publications have won him seventy-seven writing awards, including the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award from the Navy League of the U.S., the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) Writer of the Year and the Parris Award (https://www.southwestwriters.com/parris-award/) from SouthWest Writers (SWW) – both of these in 2023. He has published thirteen books and over four hundred chapters, short stories, essays, articles, and government technical reports. Jim was a frequent speaker at many military, arms control, and international conferences and has seen his work translated into Russian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Title: Holes in Our Hearts: An Anthology of New Mexican Military Related Stories and Poetry Publisher: Independently published (May 29, 2023) “Introduction” “Adjusting to New Realities” “Thank you for your service” This collection of prose and poetry was gathered and created by SouthWest Writers and funded through a grant from the State of New Mexico Arts Agency. These stories were written and contributed by New Mexican Veterans, their family members and caregivers including: Rosa Armijo-Pemble, Joseph Badal, Rebecca Black, Steve Borbas, E. Joe Brown, Laurel Burnett, Sherri Burr, Ivan Calhoun, John J. Candelaria, Judy Castleberry, Brenda Cole, Brinn Colenda, Joshua Colenda, Mark Fleisher, Paul David Gonzales, Linda G. Harris, M. Elder Hays, A. Michael Hibner, Carl Hitchens, KE Hopkins, James Houston and Molly Houston, Carol Kreis, Caroline A. LeBlanc, Jacqueline Murray Loring, Butch Maki, Elaine Carson Montague, Sam Moorman, Evelyn Neil, Thomas Neiman, C.L. Nemeth, Paula Nixon, Harper O’Connor, Jeffrey Otis, Donna Pedace, W. Howard Plunkett, Léonie Rosenstiel, Earl W. Rugen, Lynne Sebastian, Barb Simmons, Ted Spitzmiller, Dale Swetnam, Jasmine Tritten, Jim Tritten, Lawrence Trujillo, Vicki Turpen, KL Wagoner, Regina Washington, Dan Wetmore, Ben White, Josephine White, J. Allen Whitt, Circe Olson Woessner, Norbert Wood, Kay Yoest.

5. 

   27 Mar 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 7 - Guest Sonja Dewing Talks About Her Books, Her Publishing Company, an Amazing Adventure in the Amazon and the Exciting World of Roller Derby

   Sonja Dewing is a multi award winning and best selling author. She is the: CEO, Plot Duckies Publishing Founder, Women's Thriller Writers Association (https://womensthrillerwriters.com/) Podcast: The 5 Minute Author (https://womensthrillerwriters.com/blog-2/) Her books include Thrillhers, the exciting Idol Maker series which includes Toy of the Gods, Gamble of the Gods, Castoffs of the Gods and Relic of the Gods and many more. In this episode we get to talk about her unique publishing company that focuses on books that have strong female characters, how its creation came about and why it is important to her. We also hear about her amazing trip where she put all aside to take a 7 week adventure to Costa Rica, Panama and Peru and about her time in the Amazon jungle. The last story is about how she got outside her comfort zone to try something completely new - roller derby - and absolutely fall in love with it. I think you will really enjoy Sonja Dewing's Stories to Tell.

6. 

   25 Feb 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 6: Guest Tibbany Ho - Tibbany Talks About Her Experiences at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and the Bosque Del Apache. She also Shares a Remarkable Fun Way to Wake Her Kids up Each Day and Where She Finds Inspiration in Her Art

   In this edition of the Stories to Tell Podcast, our special guest is Tibbany Ho. Tibbany is quite an inspiring person with a true spirit of adventure that is ever present through her life and also carries forward into her art. In this episode, Tibbany relates some great stories from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta including being on a balloon crew and getting her first ride in a hot air balloon.  She also has a great story about what it is was like to face her fears at the Bosque Del Apache as thousands of Sandhill Cranes came flying in. She also describes where she finds inspiration and creativity in her art. Tibbany shares the thing she is most proud of in her life is her kids. She shares a remarkable and loving way she gets them up in the morning and how becoming an early riser has impacted her life in a positive way. The episodes start off with a camping adventure in New Mexico to Cochiti Lake with the Girl Scouts that did not go quite as planned! Places discussed in this episode: Albuquerque, New Mexico Bosque Del Apache Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Cochiti Lake New Mexico Topics Covered: Riding in a hot air balloon Crewing for a hot air balloon team Attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Viewing the migration of thousands of Sandhill Cranes at the Bosque Del Apache Getting lost in the New Mexico desert Finding inspiration to produce wonderfully creative art Getting up early and the impact on daily life

7. 

   6 Feb 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 5: Guest Gary Herron - Gary Talks About his Love for Baseball, His Remarkable Sports Memorabilia Collection, Some Fun Encounters with Famous Sports Figures and His Passion for the History of Route 66.

   In this episode, our special guest is Gary Herron. Gary is a local icon in the greater Albuquerque New Mexico area having had a media career that has spanned over 40 years including time at the Albuquerque Journal and Rio Rancho Observer. In this episode, we focus on Gary’s love of sports – especially baseball. Gary tells stories about some of his favorite interactions with famous players including Maury Wills and Bob Feller, how he put together an incredible collection of memorabilia which includes over 100,000 baseball cards and nearly 2,000 books on baseball– and we finish up with a new passion of Gary’s which is the history of Route 66.  We start things off with how Gary developed his passion for baseball.  Thank you for listening to this edition of the Stories to Tell podcast. If you have Story you would like to Tell, please reach out. It will be fun to connect with you. All the best.

8. 

   23 Jan 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 4: Guest Andres Trujillo - What It’s Like Being a New Father, Owner of a Major Arena Soccer League Team - the New Mexico Runners in the MASL2 and More

   In this episode of Stories to Tell, join us as we dive into the inspiring and multifaceted life of Andres Trujillo. A loving new father, Andres shares heartfelt stories about navigating the challenges and joys of parenthood, offering a glimpse into the magical journey of raising a family. But that's not all—Andres has a unique tale of how he came to becoming the proud owner of a professional indoor soccer team in the Major Arena Soccer League 2 - MASL2 called the New Mexico Runners. It is located in Rio Rancho New Mexico which is just ouside of Albuquerque New Mexico. Get ready to be motivated and intrigued as he takes us behind the scenes of his journey, unveiling the passion and determination that keeps him going. We also discover the individuals who serve as his pillars of inspiration. We hear about different people who have played a pivotal role in shaping Andres's values and mindset. And, of course, get ready for some laughs as Andres bravely shares his most embarrassing moment. It's a hilarious anecdote that will have you nodding in solidarity and chuckling at the relatable mishaps we all encounter in our daily lives. Tune in to this episode of Stories to Tell for motivational insights and a good dose of humor.

9. 

   5 Jan 2024

   Stories to Tell Ep 3: Guest Judi Walker - Hear About the Miraculous Journey of Finding Her Birth Family and Biological Father that Started with Ancestry.com

   Judi story is profoundly heartwarming and inspirational, stemming from her willingness to embrace a moment of uncertainty. By taking a chance, she experienced a miraculous turn of events in her life. This incredible journey led her to the discovery of her birth family, including her biological father, who was previously unaware of her existence. This Story to Tell highlights the power of embracing the unknown.

10. 

    23 Dec 2023

    Stories to Tell Ep 2 - Guest David Ruiz - What It’s Like on a Cooking Competition TV Show - CompliPlated, To Be a Professional Chef in Albuquerque and More

    In this episode of the Stories to Tell podcast, guest David Ruiz shares some great stories. The first story is about his time on a cooking competition TV show. If you ever wondered what the contestants go through, David describes it great detail. The second story is about the early days in his culinary career and how a chef took a chance on him. This journey developed a passion or plating and his desire to pay kindness forward. The third story is about having a dream and it becoming true. The final story is hilarious tale about what can happen when you transport 15 gallons of soup over an uneven floor! Thank you for listening.

11. 

    9 Dec 2023

    Stories to Tell Ep 1 Guest Susan Ryerson - What It’s Like to Parachute Jump Out of an Airplane, Being 2 Hours Late to our First Date and Embarrassing Moments in the Army National Guard

    In this episode of the Stories To Tell Podcast, the host's wife, Susan Ryerson, shares some of her interesting stories. The first story is about the time Susan decided to parachute jump out of an airplane. She describes the excitement and fear she felt during the experience and how she committed to the training of working with a parachute. She explains the process of climbing out onto the wing and letting go, and how it was the most exciting day of her life. Susan also shares a funny incident during her time in the Army National Guard when she fell while running towards a helicopter. She also recalls an embarrassing moment during rifle training when she misunderstood an instruction and threw her weapon forward. The host also mentions how he was two and a half hours late for their first date when they met in Columbus, OH, which Susan found memorable rather than embarrassing. Overall, the episode features entertaining and humorous stories from Susan's life.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,079,007

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

3

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32