Episodes 71
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Real Friends is a podcast dedicated to sharing some of the ”real stories” from my “real friends”. Its open, honest conversations about the highs and lows of real life with the belief that sharing who we are allows us to be better known and also allows us the opportunity to be truly loved for who we really are.

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Running - Roger Lintner

May 01, 2026 1h 6m

This month I have a really fun conversation at Central Park Chesterfield with both a friend and fellow runner – Roger Lintner.  I met Roger several years ago when we were both part of our beloved…

Running - Peter Eppler

Apr 01, 2026 36m

This month I have the pleasure of chatting with both a friend and a running teammate – Pete Eppler.  Not only is Pete a runner, but he is also a physical education teacher in the Rockwood School…

Running - Michelle and Maggie

Mar 01, 2026 1h 4m

This month I have the pleasure of chatting with two of the pacers from Big River Training Team’s 12-minute pace group - Michelle and Maggie. Both of them have been runners for a while and share some…

Running - Don and Michael

Nov 01, 2025 59m

This month I have the opportunity to chat with not only two runners from the St. Louis area but they are also Co-Pace Coordinators for Big River Training Team, Don Albert and Michael Dorris.  Both of…

2025 Fantasy Football Draft

Sep 01, 2025 1h 12m

This year you are invited to attend our 2025 fantasy football draft.  It’s our 17th year of playing fantasy football together and the draft is one of my favorite things to attend each year.  It’s an…

Running - Kaitlyn and Haley

Aug 01, 2025 58m

This month I have the honor and pleasure of chatting with two twenty-something athletes; well, one of them is twenty-something and the other one has actually turned the big “3-0”.  But that is close…

Running - Shannon and Jason

Jul 01, 2025 1h 8m

This month I have a fun conversation with two members from Mark Spewak’s Training Team – Shannon and Jason.  Both took up running early in life, then took an extended break from the running scene,…

Running - BRTT - Jenine and Shelly

Jun 01, 2025 48m

This month I have the honor and pleasure of speaking with two athletes from Big River Training Team’s Walker Group – Jenine and Shelly.  One of the things that I love about Big River and its training…

Running – Michelle and Stephanie

May 01, 2025 1h 4m

This month I have the special opportunity to chat with not only two well know runners in the St Louis running community but also two very special friends of mine, Michelle Dillon and Stephanie…

Running - Bob Alexander

Apr 01, 2025 40m

This month I get to chat with a special friend of mine, Bob Alexander.  I met Bob the first year I started running with Big River Training Teams and even got to be part of his support team on an…

Runners - David Johnston and Terry Raterman

Mar 01, 2025 40m

This month I get the opportunity to chat with an old friend and running buddy of mine, Terry Raterman, and his running friend, David Johnston.  David is an accomplished runner whose specialty is…

Running - BRTT – Chester and Diahann

Feb 01, 2025 1h 10m

Every once and a while, I get an opportunity to chat with couples, like Chester and Diahann, who train at the same sport or activity.  Normally, I interview individuals to learn how running or…

Running - BRTT - Adam and Brandon

Jan 01, 2025 33m

For 2025, I thought we would kick things off by chatting with several of Big River Training Team’s “Unpaved” pacers – Adam and Brandon.   What is “Unpaved” you ask?  Unpaved is a series of running…

2024 Fantasy Football Draft

Sep 01, 2024 53m

This year you are invited to attend our 2024 fantasy football draft.  It’s our 16th year of playing fantasy football together and the draft is one of my favorite things to attend each year.  It’s an…

Running - BRTT - Cassie and Kasay

Aug 01, 2024 1h

This episode we get to chat with the dynamic duo of Cassie and Kasay – both pacers for BRTT 8:30 pace group.  I’ve developed some really special friendships through running and its fun to witness…

Running - BRTT - Gabe, Kali, Tabitha

Jul 01, 2024 1h 10m

One of the things that I love about hosting a podcast is getting the opportunity to know a little bit about some of our runners.  While the questions are similar, no two podcasts are the same because…

Running – Edna Rodriguez

Jun 01, 2024 56m

This month I chat with a special friend of mine – Edna Rodriguez.  Amidst the background of chirping birds and the constant song of the Cicada (yes, 2024 is the year of the Cicada), Edna and I have a…

Running – BRTT Run-Walk - Andy & Alison Bourey

May 01, 2024 46m

This month we chat with several friends of mine – Alison and Andy Bourey.  Many people recognize Alison and Andy as the colorful, warm and friendly couple who run with the Run-Walk group at Big River…

High School Seniors – 2023 (Part 2 of 2)

Dec 01, 2023 54m

In part two of this two-part series podcast, we revisit the topic of dating then pivot and discuss some of the other topics that high school students often face including faith, friendships and…

High School Seniors – 2023 (Part 1 of 2)

Nov 01, 2023 51m

Back in August, I had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with six of my favorite high school students and chatting with them about their high school years.  Most of them were seniors and would…

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