A Tale to Tell

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 13) - Lierin W. CRUSHES the competition (and the rock)

Lierin Wilson is the first female to become the Best All-Around Miner in the Silverton, Colorado's Hardrockers Holiday Mining Competition.  Growing up in Silverton helps Lierin understand the hard work that is needed to be at the top of the pack. Hear her story about how she trained for the intense drilling, jacking, wheel-barrow pushing, mucking, and spike driving of the Hardrockers and how she keeps fit for her arm-wrestling bouts.

 

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep.12) - Jared P. pro biker walks away from the pedals for better health

Gaining over 50 pounds of lean muscle doesn’t happen easily - and for Jared Pitroski it was no exception.

Listen to how this skinny 130 pound former pro-cyclist changed gears and became a very strong and healthy 185 pound weight lifter.

Learn what advice Jared has on weight training, optimizing goals, and managing time.

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 2) - Professional Boxer Miguel Gallegos

In this podcast, hear how professional boxer Miguel Gallegos climbed up the ranks and find out what keeps him motivated. At 43 years old this ambidextrous, seasoned warrior may be in the best shape of his life. Learn some of his coaching methods for his young students and discover what's next on his agenda.

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 7) - Ted H. - professional musician plays the banjo.

Teddy Hockenberry tells us about his lifelong career as a musician and how he became The Voice  Chevel Shepherd's favorite steel guitar player. 

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 6) - Pastor Rick - Thrive!

Faith, Family, Football...Fires and Felons?! 
Pastor Rick Williams has a rich career history because he has been called to help people his whole life. Listen to how his wide range of experiences has guided him along  his path to where he is now at Faith Community Church in Durango, CO.
Find out his secret to go beyond surviving life into thriving each day.

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 8) - "Grip Up" with Charles H.

What keeps you motivated to stay fit?   Colorado Hall of Fame Arm wrestler, Charles "Hambone" Hamby likes to win, but he learns more about himself from training hard and, losing (which isn't often). He'll share some of his training secrets and give you a dose of what it takes to persevere on the table, and in life.

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 11) - Fred B. Wildlife Conservationist

Fred Bryant has never taken for granted his career traveling the world to help communities take care of their wildlife. The people, the land, and the animals have enriched his life immensely.  Listen to Fred tell his stories about being held at gun-point by terrorists, saving the Florida Panther, and more.

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 4) - Viki T. is a legendary athlete and coach

Hall of Fame athlete, renowned Coach of the Year, and beloved veteran teacher, Viki Streets-Thyfault tells us about the incredible support she had during her sports career, and describes how her struggles and choices along the way has helped her pass along valuable words of wisdom to her players and students. 

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 9) - Sam R. battles addiction

Conquering alcoholism and conquering a boulder can be a very similar quest. Sam Redman accomplishes both. Hear how he landed on his feet, so to speak, by finding his true passion in bouldering.

A Tale to Tell Podcast (Ep. 5) - Durango High School Football State Champions

Football is arguably the ultimate team sport. The life lessons about integrity, sportsmanship and brotherhood help to mold boys into men. 
Listen to Jordan Woolverton, 3A Player of the Year (2020), and Gage Mestas, leading receiver, describe how the past 10 years of teamwork resulted in the very first outright state football title for Durango High School.