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Tell Us A Good Story

228 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 123 ratings

‘Tell Us a Good Story’ is a HIGHLY entertaining podcast that will leave listeners feeling inspired, encouraged, and motivated. Kevin and Stephanie Mason talk about their crazy (and hilarious) experiences from 15+ years of marriage, plus swap fascinating behind-the-scenes type stories with some amazing guests. This podcast will also give you, the listener, an opportunity to share your own story with Kevin, Stephanie, and their audience. The only criteria is 1) it’s gotta be good and 2) its gotta be clean. If interested in being a guest on a future episode, you can submit your story at kevinandsteph.com on the ‘Contact Us’ page.

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Episodes

Episode 171: Kevin + Steph

May 19, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

For the first time in Tell Us A Good Story history, Kevin + Steph are dropping two episodes at the same time with episodes 170 and 171. Here is part 2 of their conversation with Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer, and Mr. Jeremy Hartman.  You can find Part 1 HERE. Stories include:– Emme playing on... The post Episode 171: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 170: Kevin + Steph

May 19, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

As with every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And in this episode, they are joined by Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer, and Mr. Jeremy “The Big H” Hartman.    This episode was so much fun, that they are dropping a DOUBLE EPISODE.   In this part 1, the conversation... The post Episode 170: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 169: Captain Dale Black

May 12, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

This is part 2 of our new Heaven & Hell series with Captain Dale Black! Captain Dale is a former airline pilot instructor and commercial airline pilot, who has flown all over the world. At the age of 19 years old, Captain Dale was in a horrific airplane crash during a training session. His plane... The post Episode 169: Captain Dale Black appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 168: Pastor Gerald Johnson

May 05, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

This is part 1 of our new Heaven & Hell series with Pastor Gerald Johnson! Pastor Gerald went viral earlier this year after releasing a series of videos on TikTok and YouTube, which currently has over 3.5 million views. In the videos, Pastor Gerald described his near-death experience that led him to actually going to... The post Episode 168: Pastor Gerald Johnson appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 167: Mark Victor & Crystal Dwyer Hansen

April 28, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

This week is a dream guest – Mark Victor Hansen + Crystal Dwyer Hansen! Both Mark and Crystal are best-selling authors, international speakers and have co-authored the book, ASK!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. Mark has been described as the world’s greatest-selling author and in 1993 co-authored the book, Chicken Soup for... The post Episode 167: Mark Victor & Crystal Dwyer Hansen appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 166: Jones.Show

April 21, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

This week’s episode is a fun conversation with…Kevin + Steph!  Randall Kenneth Jones, host of the popular podcast called Jones.Show, recently asked Kevin + Steph to be guests on his show. This was a huge honor, as Randall typically only interviews celebrities. Erin Brockovich, Hoda Kotb, Suzanne Somers, Stedman Graham, Vanna White, and Kevin +... The post Episode 166: Jones.Show appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 165: Kevin + Steph

April 14, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 5 MB

As with every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And in this episode, they are joined by Kevin’s good buddy and frequent guest on the show, Adam Bennett. Stories in this episode include: –  Kevin + Steph’s new bad habit of lying to their kids–  The funny things that... The post Episode 165: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 164: Sean Magennis

April 07, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Sean Magennis is the CEO of Mutual Capital Alliance in Dallas Texas, and a native of South Africa. Even though Sean is a corporate executive, Steph can’t stop asking him questions about safaris, how to fight off monkeys, and what to do if an elephant charges you! Aside from Steph asking about wildlife, Sean tells... The post Episode 164: Sean Magennis appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 163: Damon West (Part II)

March 31, 2023 04:01 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Here is part 2 of an INCREDIBLE conversation with Damon West, co-author with Jon Gordon of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. At 20 years old, Damon West was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career-ending... The post Episode 163: Damon West (Part II) appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 162: Damon West (Part I)

March 24, 2023 04:15 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Here is part 1 of an INCREDIBLE conversation with Damon West, co-author with Jon Gordon of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. At 20 years old, Damon West was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career-ending... The post Episode 162: Damon West (Part I) appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 161: Renee Bruns

March 17, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

This week, Kevin + Steph have the privilege of speaking with Renee Bruns, who currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most countries visited in one year…in a wheelchair!  This fascinating conversation turned into a rapid-fire travel Q&A session. How do other countries treat Americans? Where is the best place she has visited? What’s... The post Episode 161: Renee Bruns appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 160: Kevin + Steph

March 10, 2023 10:23 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

As with every fifth episode, this conversation is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And on this episode, they share stories with their friend, Terry Dismore, who has worked in the radio industry for over four decades. Some of the stories include: – Terry filling in for the morning traffic guy on... The post Episode 160: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 159: Bob Beaudine

March 03, 2023 12:15 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Sports Illustrated named Bob Beaudine as the “most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of.” He is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine, which The Wall Street Journal labeled the “top recruiting firm in college sports.” Bob is also a highly sought-after speaker and the bestselling author of The Power of WHO!... The post Episode 159: Bob Beaudine appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 158: Debbie Turner

February 24, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Debbie Turner was a famous child actor who was cast as “Marta” in the iconic film, The Sound of Music. Imagine being six years old and competing against thousands of other kids to become one of the seven von Trapp children. Then, like something out of a movie, that film goes on to become one... The post Episode 158: Debbie Turner appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 157: Lizzie Post

February 17, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Lizzie Post continues on the legacy of Etiquette. Have you ever heard of the name Emily Post? Or the saying “According to Emily Post”? That’s because she was a world-famous author in the 20th century after writing the book titled “Etiquette”. Kevin + Steph have the privilege of talking to her great-great-granddaughter, Lizzie Post, who... The post Episode 157: Lizzie Post appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 156: Rita Rudner

February 10, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Rita Rudner is a comedy legend!  Before becoming the top female comedian in Las Vegas, Rita became a star in the 80s as a regular guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. She also acted in several Broadway plays and TV shows…and tells a great story about her cameo appearance on the show Tales... The post Episode 156: Rita Rudner appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 155: Kevin + Steph Mason

February 03, 2023 05:01 - 35 minutes - 35.7 MB

After taking 6 weeks off, Kevin + Steph return to the podcast. And, like every fifth episode, today it’s Kevin and Steph sharing their own stories with you. This time they are joined by Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer. Tune in to hear about the practical joke that Kevin’s coworkers played on him, how Kevin... The post Episode 155: Kevin + Steph Mason appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

BONUS Episode: Kevin + Steph

January 13, 2023 11:44 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

BONUS EPISODE. In this conversation, Kevin + Steph give listeners a quick life update, share why they have taken some time off from the podcast, AND as always…tell you a good story! Thank you for listening to Tell Us a Good Story. Head over to our website here for video clips, more episodes, and information... The post BONUS Episode: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 154: Ray & Doug Etzler

December 16, 2022 05:10 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

In this very special episode, you get to meet Steph’s godfather, Ray Etzler, and his son Doug Etzler. If you are not familiar with the Etzler family, they are considered basketball royalty in northwest Ohio. Steph had been wanting to have a conversation with this family for a long time and as you will hear,... The post Episode 154: Ray & Doug Etzler appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 153: Santa + Mrs. Claus

December 09, 2022 11:59 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

This conversation with Santa and Mrs. Claus is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Santa or Mrs. Claus for a day? What do you think kids would say to you? How do you think adults would act around you? (Apparently, you do... The post Episode 153: Santa + Mrs. Claus appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 152: Nick Vujicic

December 02, 2022 05:15 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Nick Vujicic is an Australian-American born without arms or legs who has become a world-renowned speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of the non-profit ministry Life Without Limbs. You may be familiar with Nick, as he has been featured on BBC, 60 Minutes Australia, CBS Sunday Morning,... The post Episode 152: Nick Vujicic appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 151: Martin Mongiello

November 25, 2022 13:11 - 40 minutes - 5 MB

Martin Mongiello (pronounced MAWN-JELLO) is a former executive chef to the President of the United States at both the White House and Camp David. While working at the White House, taking care of foreign diplomats and celebrities became his specialty. In addition to serving and cooking for SIX Presidents, Marty has served the likes of... The post Episode 151: Martin Mongiello appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 150: Kevin + Steph Mason

November 18, 2022 12:21 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

As with every fifth episode, this conversation is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And this episode celebrates 150 episodes with Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer, and Kevin’s college buddy, Adam Bennett. Some of the stories include Kevin’s hilarious notes on what it’s like to live life with Steph, their recent trip to... The post Episode 150: Kevin + Steph Mason appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 149: Major General John Borling

November 11, 2022 05:10 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

General John Borling is a retired Major General and Air Force Academy graduate, who survived six years and eight months as a Prisoner of War with John McCain during the Vietnam War. In 1966, after 97 combat missions as a fighter pilot, General Borling was shot down by ground fire northeast of Hanoi, North Vietnam.... The post Episode 149: Major General John Borling appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 148: Howard Behar

October 28, 2022 04:15 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks. During his 20+ years with the company as a senior executive and board member, Howard helped grow Starbucks from 28 stores to over 15,000! AND he had a long, successful career with one of the top companies in the world…without a college degree. Howard tells Kevin and... The post Episode 148: Howard Behar appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 147: Joel Relampagos

October 21, 2022 04:15 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Joel Relampagos is an Emmy-nominated executive producer for hit TV shows such as The Biggest Loser, Recipe For Change, and the student debt show Going From Broke alongside Ashton Kutcher. Joel has also worked on other TV shows such as Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey, Going From Broke, and Pimp My Ride. Some of his... The post Episode 147: Joel Relampagos appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 146: Marty Ray Project

October 14, 2022 04:10 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Marty Ray is an independent music artist, actor, and founder of his band called Marty Ray Project. He is considered an influencer with over one million followers across all social media platforms. However, Marty is a good ol’ country boy from Arkansas with a big beard and an even bigger personality. As you will hear,... The post Episode 146: Marty Ray Project appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 145: Kevin + Steph Mason

October 07, 2022 04:15 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MB

As with every fifth episode, this conversation is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And this episode includes a conversation with their new friend, Mr. Jeremy Hartman.  Mr. Hartman is the gym teacher and athletic director at Grace Christian School, where the Mason children attend. He gives some insight into his first... The post Episode 145: Kevin + Steph Mason appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 144: Coach Tom Ryan

September 30, 2022 11:30 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Coach Tom Ryan is the head wrestling coach at the Ohio State University and in 2015 captured the program’s first national championship. His career as both a coach and wrestler is elite. He was part of two NCAA national championship teams at Iowa as a wrestler and has coached six different Buckeyes to 12 individual... The post Episode 144: Coach Tom Ryan appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 143: Robert & Kay Lee Fukui

September 23, 2022 04:15 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Do dating websites work? How about CHRISTIAN dating websites? Do those even exist? Apparently, they do because Robert and Kay Lee Fukui have a HILARIOUS story to share! From finding each other on a Christian dating website to starting a business to touring the country promoting their new book called “Tandem”, their story is fun... The post Episode 143: Robert & Kay Lee Fukui appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 142: Rivers Teske

September 16, 2022 11:03 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Dropping your firstborn child off to college can be scary. But what happens when she comes home for the summer after her freshman year and tells you…she’s pregnant?! How do you handle the news? And your husband is the senior pastor of a large church in Connecticut. How do you tell your congregation?  This is... The post Episode 142: Rivers Teske appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 141: Joe Dittmar

September 09, 2022 11:15 - 41 minutes - 41.4 MB

September 11 is a day of shock and mourning for the US, and for Joe Dittmar it’s a day marked not only by loss but by his survival. Over twenty years ago, the two towers in New York City fell in one of the most tragic events in American history with almost three thousand people... The post Episode 141: Joe Dittmar appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 140: Kevin + Steph

September 02, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

As with every fifth episode, this conversation is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And this episode includes Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer. Have you ever been scared while on vacation? Ever gone on an excursion that looked like fun but then got dangerous real fast? That is EXACTLY what happened this... The post Episode 140: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 139: Koren Furrey

August 26, 2022 10:41 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Koren Furrey is the wife of former NFL player and coach, Mike Furrey. She has a very unique perspective on life as an NFL wife after watching her husband play for 8 years in the NFL and then coach another 4 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Stories include what gamedays are like for an NFL... The post Episode 139: Koren Furrey appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 138: Mike Furrey – part 2

August 19, 2022 10:41 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Here is PART #2 of our conversation with former NFL player and coach, Mike Furrey. Some of his incredible stories include what it was like to make an NFL roster for the first time, how he met his wife after leaving training camp with the New York Jets, and the time his wife informed him... The post Episode 138: Mike Furrey – part 2 appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 137: Mike Furrey

August 12, 2022 04:15 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Here is PART #1 of our conversation with former NFL player and coach, Mike Furrey. This man has lived a life overcoming obstacle after obstacle to fulfill his dreams. After finishing runner-up in Ohio’s Mr. Football award, Mike received zero scholarship offers to play in college. So he decided to become a walk-on wide receiver... The post Episode 137: Mike Furrey appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 136: Ken Gober

August 05, 2022 04:15 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Ken Gober has been in the music industry most of his adult life as a professional musician, singer, and songwriter. In 2008, his debut solo album “Soul of a Man: The Journey” won him Best New Male Gospel Artist at the Black Music Awards in Las Vegas.  As you will hear, Ken has some great... The post Episode 136: Ken Gober appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 135: Kevin + Steph

July 29, 2022 10:49 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

As with every fifth episode, this conversation is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And this episode is with Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer.  In this episode, Kevin + Steph share some of their favorite family vacation stories. From Steph’s mom mistakenly yelling “SHARK” from the shores of Myrtle Beach to Steph’s... The post Episode 135: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 134: Randall Kenneth Jones

July 22, 2022 04:15 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Randall Kenneth Jones is the host of the popular weekly podcast called JONES.SHOW with Susan Bennett (the original voice of Siri) as the announcer. He is a comic actor, author, and fellow podcaster who is all about bringing the best out of people. Randy’s expertise is in the art of storytelling…and the stories don’t stop!... The post Episode 134: Randall Kenneth Jones appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 133: Whitney Miller

July 15, 2022 04:15 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Whitney Miller was the season 1 winner of FOX’s reality cooking show, Masterchef with Gordon Ramsey. She is a chef, cookbook author, recipe and menu developer, food stylist, and food judge. Whitney has had the privilege to cook for celebrities such as Fixer Upper’s Chip and Joanna Gaines, Duck Dynasty’s Jase and Missy Robertson, Tim... The post Episode 133: Whitney Miller appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 132: Chad Hennings

July 08, 2022 04:15 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Chad Hennings has been a US Air Force fighter pilot, 3-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, author, professional speaker, and a successful businessman in commercial real estate. From flying forty-five successful combat missions and serving in the Gulf War to playing in 3 Super Bowls, Chad has a lot of stories to tell! ... The post Episode 132: Chad Hennings appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 131: Ricardo Martinez II

July 01, 2022 04:15 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Ricardo Martinez II is the founder of the #IAM911 movement and host of the podcast, Within the Trenches. After working 13 years as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, this man has some stories to share! What is the craziest 9-1-1 call he ever took? What is it like when you look at the incoming call…and it’s your... The post Episode 131: Ricardo Martinez II appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 130: Kevin + Steph

June 24, 2022 04:15 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

As with every fifth episode, this conversation is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And this episode includes one of their closest friends, Adam Bennett, who is hysterically funny.  This episode focuses on stories about family vacations. Adam shares what it’s like when his family heads out West to South Dakota to... The post Episode 130: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 129: Pastor Cal Roberson

June 17, 2022 04:15 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Pastor Cal Roberson is co-host of Lifetime Channel’s #1 hit show called Married At First Sight. As expected, Pastor Cal has some great stories to share!  Also, here are a few questions that get answered during Kevin + Steph’s conversation with Pastor Cal. Through 14 seasons, how many people have applied to have an arranged... The post Episode 129: Pastor Cal Roberson appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 128: Susan Bennett

June 10, 2022 10:10 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Susan Bennett is the original voice of “Siri” and her story is INCREDIBLE!  In July 2005, Susan recorded everything for Siri at her house for a text-to-speech company called Nuance, which does a lot of GPS voices. As a voice actor, Susan did not know exactly how her voice would be used but assumed it... The post Episode 128: Susan Bennett appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 127: John Schneider

June 03, 2022 10:41 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

John Schneider has had an incredible career in entertainment that spans over 4 decades. He is an actor, director, filmmaker, country music artist, and now owns his own movie production studio called John Schneider Studios in Holden, Louisiana.  In this episode, John Schneider shares some amazing stories with Kevin + Steph, including how he lied... The post Episode 127: John Schneider appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 126: Justin Batt

May 27, 2022 04:15 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Justin Batt is the founder of the Daddy Saturday Foundation, aimed at fighting the fatherless epidemic. He founded Daddy Saturday in his backyard with his four children, and it’s grown into a national movement, including stadium events like the Fatherhood Festival at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio. Justin has a... The post Episode 126: Justin Batt appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 125: Kevin + Steph

May 20, 2022 10:15 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

As with every fifth episode, this conversation is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. And this episode includes two of their closest friends, Joe Muck and Adam Bennett. As you will hear, their friends are absolutely hilarious and have great stories to tell. Why did Joe give Kevin + Steph’s 3-year-old son... The post Episode 125: Kevin + Steph appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 124: Shaylyn Ford

May 13, 2022 10:03 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

In January 2022, Shaylyn Ford won the title of “Mrs. World” at the annual Mrs. World pageant in Las Vegas. She was invited to compete in the prestigious beauty pageant after being crowned “Mrs. American” at the national competition in November 2021. As you will hear, Shaylyn is incredibly humble and has an amazing perspective... The post Episode 124: Shaylyn Ford appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

Episode 123: Joe Serio

May 06, 2022 10:49 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Joe Serio lived in Russia during the Cold War and became an expert on the Russian mafia and organized crime. He is a full-time professional speaker, trainer, and author. This past year, he was featured on an episode of 48 Hours on CBS and recently spoke at the South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas.... The post Episode 123: Joe Serio appeared first on Kevin + Steph.

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