Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/life-is-a-story This podcast will feature stories told to me by random people in a 1 on 1 chat. The goal is to gain knowledge and wisdom through the sharing of experiences. © 2025 Taylor Leach 2a6fd688-548c-5d4b-baf2-a757496bb92a no The Promo for Life is a Story en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:19 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:04:37 -0500 https://www.clovercrestmedia.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/fm3naHKmgF0wFn4oKzAFYjek0VBet0u8S6MKtsvljbU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2OTUxLzE2MDc5/ODAzMDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://www.clovercrestmedia.com/ episodic Taylor Leach This podcast will feature stories told to me by random people in a 1 on 1 chat. The goal is to gain knowledge and wisdom through the sharing of experiences. This podcast will feature stories told to me by random people in a 1 on 1 chat. Life, stories, anecdotes, journey Taylor Leach No Yes 7 7 JT Starts Over full 1f07a0e7-a080-452b-bddd-2397e8057cf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99f301ef JT tells us what it was like to start his life over: move to a different state and get a different job.
We talk about what sort of passion and drive one would need in order to make that kind of move.
We take a look at what it means for a place to be called "Home".
JT explains how after working his job at the IRS, he learned what his passion was and what he's doing to pursue it.

]]> JT tells us what it was like to start his life over: move to a different state and get a different job.
We talk about what sort of passion and drive one would need in order to make that kind of move.
We take a look at what it means for a place to be called "Home".
JT explains how after working his job at the IRS, he learned what his passion was and what he's doing to pursue it.

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:17:55 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 1870 JT tells me a story about the time he moved to a state and got a different job in order to get a fresh new start on life. We discuss what he took away from that move 3 years later. JT tells me a story about the time he moved to a state and got a different job in order to get a fresh new start on life. We discuss what he took away from that move 3 years later. Life, stories, anecdotes, journey No 6 6 Dan K in a Car Accident full 84157014-f85d-4ab9-8c82-233f0ac354a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd8ed7f7 Dan and I start out by discussing moving out of our parents' house.
This leads into his story about a car accident that left his fiancee badly injured.
Dan talks about how he responded to the event vs. his fiancee.
We talk about what has come of his life since then and how happy he is to have gotten through that and have married her.
We take a look at our lives' and what we can do with the time that we have, the opportunities that lie in front of us.
We answer the question: What would we do if we had unlimited money and we could do whatever we wanted?
Stay tuned after the podcast for our quick discussion on the Super Bowl and past football memories from the point of view of two Patriots fans.

]]> Dan and I start out by discussing moving out of our parents' house.
This leads into his story about a car accident that left his fiancee badly injured.
Dan talks about how he responded to the event vs. his fiancee.
We talk about what has come of his life since then and how happy he is to have gotten through that and have married her.
We take a look at our lives' and what we can do with the time that we have, the opportunities that lie in front of us.
We answer the question: What would we do if we had unlimited money and we could do whatever we wanted?
Stay tuned after the podcast for our quick discussion on the Super Bowl and past football memories from the point of view of two Patriots fans.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:56:58 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 2415 Dan K tells a story about an almost tragic car accident he got in with his fiancee in the car. The way his fiancee responded helped her recover and taught him a valuable lesson. (also stay tuned for our thoughts on tomorrow's Super Bowl) Dan K tells a story about an almost tragic car accident he got in with his fiancee in the car. The way his fiancee responded helped her recover and taught him a valuable lesson. (also stay tuned for our thoughts on tomorrow's Super Bowl) accident, recover, car, learn, drink, super bowl, football, fiancee, wife, hospital No 5 5 5. Stephen O Presents Connections full b01d2951-e190-4b98-b851-0369e19e8f33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/767ee346 Stephen Olson tells of a show he watched called "Connections" and how it inspired him to look at the connections in his own life.
He tells a story about how a relative who's a social worker helped another relative of his (on a different branch of the family tree) get the help he needed to be able to enter the public school system.
He explains the chain of events that led to that point and what could have happened differently that would have caused this to not have happened.
We have a philosophical discussion about cause and effect and how life could be different with one decision being made differently (the butterfly effect)
Finally, we discuss happiness how a positive attitude can cause a better future

]]> Stephen Olson tells of a show he watched called "Connections" and how it inspired him to look at the connections in his own life.
He tells a story about how a relative who's a social worker helped another relative of his (on a different branch of the family tree) get the help he needed to be able to enter the public school system.
He explains the chain of events that led to that point and what could have happened differently that would have caused this to not have happened.
We have a philosophical discussion about cause and effect and how life could be different with one decision being made differently (the butterfly effect)
Finally, we discuss happiness how a positive attitude can cause a better future

]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:02:25 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 2145 Stephen tells a story about a social worker who helped a boy get the special care he needed to enter public schools and the events that led up to that moment. What could have gone differently? Stephen tells a story about a social worker who helped a boy get the special care he needed to enter public schools and the events that led up to that moment. What could have gone differently? life, connections, social work, help, feel good, happy, philosophy No 4 4 4. Luis Opens a Photography Studio full 7762149a-d82e-4e8b-b046-a1be6a0a5593 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dc33137 In this episode, we hear about
-The first time Luis picked up a camera
-What he did to learn as much as he could about photography
-What obstacles he had to face
-How he got his studio
-How the COVID pandemic has impacted his business
-How people can accomplish anything with a hustle mentality
-How Luis conducts himself in order to keep his business and personal integrity

]]> In this episode, we hear about
-The first time Luis picked up a camera
-What he did to learn as much as he could about photography
-What obstacles he had to face
-How he got his studio
-How the COVID pandemic has impacted his business
-How people can accomplish anything with a hustle mentality
-How Luis conducts himself in order to keep his business and personal integrity

]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 2980 Luis tells me a story about how he opened a photography studio to follow his dream... and how the COVID pandemic has impacted that dream Luis tells me a story about how he opened a photography studio to follow his dream... and how the COVID pandemic has impacted that dream life, photography, studio, business, pictures, pandemic, journey, hard work No 3 3 3. Jonathan R Has a Conversation full 53c60fce-fb36-4697-b24b-b70abd5ecea0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6234524f Jonathan R and I talk about a time when Jonathan had a conversation with two people, Mr. Chin and Judge Barker (separate occasions), who had opposing views on the presidential election. We also discuss how listening to people who think different from us is the best way to get an understanding on people and the world. In this episode, we discuss:
-How philosophy can help with arguing and discussions
-Who I voted for in the election (Jonathan gets to hear yet another differing view)
-What type of Korean food I should try
-Mr. Chin's reasons for voting for Trump
-Judge Barker's reasons for starting the Republicans for Biden movement

]]> Jonathan R and I talk about a time when Jonathan had a conversation with two people, Mr. Chin and Judge Barker (separate occasions), who had opposing views on the presidential election. We also discuss how listening to people who think different from us is the best way to get an understanding on people and the world. In this episode, we discuss:
-How philosophy can help with arguing and discussions
-Who I voted for in the election (Jonathan gets to hear yet another differing view)
-What type of Korean food I should try
-Mr. Chin's reasons for voting for Trump
-Judge Barker's reasons for starting the Republicans for Biden movement

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 23:37:24 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 2520 Jonathan R tells a story of how he had conversations with people who had different points of view in order to get a better understanding on how they think Jonathan R tells a story of how he had conversations with people who had different points of view in order to get a better understanding on how they think listening, connection, communication, conversation, election, voting, trump, biden, korean No 2 2 2. Rich T is Rogue One full f018e156-e808-4fb9-8c5b-c1f8009c4080 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de8d8dd6 Rich joins me on the show to tell of a time when he was undercover in Miami... after going rogue on Obama.
He had to find a way to take out Muammar Gaddafi before he blew the city up. His courageous efforts inspired a Star Wars movie.
Rich also gives his input on the famous event at Benghazi

]]> Rich joins me on the show to tell of a time when he was undercover in Miami... after going rogue on Obama.
He had to find a way to take out Muammar Gaddafi before he blew the city up. His courageous efforts inspired a Star Wars movie.
Rich also gives his input on the famous event at Benghazi

]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:14:11 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 2871 Rich T tells a story about how he went rogue on Obama and took out Muammar al-Gaddafi by himself in Miami Rich T tells a story about how he went rogue on Obama and took out Muammar al-Gaddafi by himself in Miami Life, stories, anecdotes, rogue, one, obama, gaddafi, terrorism, CIA, undercover, agent Yes 1 1 1. Steve C and His Limo Company full 25e35add-a9cd-41fc-bc19-b07bac2df785 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d73addb0 Taylor is joined by Steve C to hear stories about what it was like for Steve to run a limo company.
The main story is about how one of Steve's party bus had a mysterious duplicate spotted a couple towns away.
Other stories include:
-A disgruntled employee quits during a prom
-Barbara can't find her missing keys
-Tom has dietary issues
We all know what it's like to work with people like these. Some make the job more frustrating, some make it more fun, some just make it more entertaining.

]]> Taylor is joined by Steve C to hear stories about what it was like for Steve to run a limo company.
The main story is about how one of Steve's party bus had a mysterious duplicate spotted a couple towns away.
Other stories include:
-A disgruntled employee quits during a prom
-Barbara can't find her missing keys
-Tom has dietary issues
We all know what it's like to work with people like these. Some make the job more frustrating, some make it more fun, some just make it more entertaining.

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:52:56 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 2214 Steve C joins Taylor to tell a story (or maybe a few) about employees that worked under him when he ran a limo company, including one of a mysterious party bus. Steve C joins Taylor to tell a story (or maybe a few) about employees that worked under him when he ran a limo company, including one of a mysterious party bus. work, limo, company, business, workers, boss, driver No 1 1 The Promo for Life is a Story trailer 14f28800-6b8d-4a3e-90ef-fa1875f6791a https://share.transistor.fm/s/20edba85 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:33:32 -0500 Taylor Leach Taylor Leach 30 This is a podcast where people come on and share stories with me 1 on 1. I think this will be easier to set up and an easier way to share ideas. Instead of dictation of philosophical views, the podcast will showcase a sharing of experiences and how we can learn from the bad things that happen and how it shapes people’s views of the world, especially other people’s. The goal will be to share knowledge and wisdom. This is a podcast where people come on and share stories with me 1 on 1. I think this will be easier to set up and an easier way to share ideas. Instead of dictation of philosophical views, the podcast will showcase a sharing of experiences and how we can Life, stories, anecdotes, journey No