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Life Story
by Tyler Hoenig
Growing up as an only child, I always wanted to make friends, meet new people, and learn about who they are. Over my life, I have been honored to meet so many fun, caring, and fascinating people that have lived incredible lives! This podcast allows me to delve into the highs and lows of my guests’ lives and find out what lead them to who they are today and share their amazing stories with all of you!
Episodes
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Tyler Schoh
On this episode, you get double the dose of Tyler when Tyler Hoenig invites Tyler Schoh to the podcast. Learn about how his many moves helped him to become a people person and form friendships wherever he went, why Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday, and how you never know when someone in your...
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The Super Film Club - Lanterns
On this episode, you get to hear from the entire gang in two halves. The first half is with Jaso, Kyle and Tyler, and the second half is with Bari and Tyler. Some highlights to look forward to - Bari shares her thoughts on the show's setting having lived in Nebraska Jaso and Tyler explain the...
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The Super Film Club - Spider-Noir
On this episode, Kyle and Tyler discuss perhaps the oddest Marvel television show, Spider-Noir. Now, just because it's odd, does not mean that it isn't still good. If you're interested in a 1930's take on Spider-Man and his rouges gallery...then you have come to the right place! Nicolas Cage...
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The Super Film Club - Supergirl
On this episode, Tyler and Kyle discuss the Girl of Steel herself - Supergirl. Spoiler alert...Kyle and Tyler did not really enjoy this film, Jaso was sick and just said, "Do it without me," and Bari chose to not watch it. Listen as they discuss how this movie ties into last summer's Superman...
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Kyle at the Movies - The 1970's
Welcome back to Episode Five of Kyle at the Movies! Learn about the first movie series to win Best Picture, if some more popular movies were robbed of their wins during this decade, and enjoy hearing Kyle talk about how the 1970's really began the blockbuster craze!
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The Super Film Club - Spider-Man: Brand New Day
On this episode, the whole crew is together again to discuss Tom Holland's fourth solo outing in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home and Jaso couldn't be happier to see Sad Boy Peter. Listen as they discuss all of the different guest appearances…
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The Super Film Club - The Odyssey
On this episode, join Bari, Kyle, and Tyler as they discuss the summer blockbuster, "The Odyssey." Find out Bari and Tyler's thoughts on the differences between the book to movie. Kyle shares his love of Nolan films. And learn about Tyler's least favorite part of the movie. This is a fun one!
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Brylee Groskreutz
On this episode, Tyler invites a colleague from his admissions days, Brylee, to the show to catch up! Brylee describes what her childhood was like growing up with her three brothers, the fun of being a twin, her family's love of college sports, and learn about what the game Gennis is. She also...
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Carson Teagarden
On this episode, Tyler invites content creator and fitness coach, Carson Teagarden to the show to discuss how fitness has always been a part of his life and how he wants to share his knowledge to help others pursue better habits and lifestyles. He shares how he began creating YouTube videos, how…
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Annie and Elise do a HYROX
Welcome to Season 5 of Life Story! On this episode, Tyler checks in on Elise Horsak and Annie Kefalas after they completed the New York City HYROX competition! What is HYROX? Well stick around and find out as Elise and Annie share the work outs they had to do, what foods they ate, and how they...
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Kyle at the Movies: The 1960's
Welcome back for Episode Four of Kyle at the Movies, where we sing our way through a decade that really delivered with musical adaptations! If you were ever curious about the rating process for movies, this is the episode for you!
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The Super Film Club - Daredevil: Born Again Season 2/Punisher: One Last Kill
Join Tyler, Kyle, and Jaso as they discuss their views on Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and all the action, drama, and back-breaking moments. Were you satisfied with the ending? Then, get prepped for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, by listening to the guys talk about the new Marvel Spotlight episode...
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The Super Film Club - The Mandalorian and Grogu
Summer 2026 is in full swing as the full team joins to discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu. Find out why Kyle hates Grogu, What Bari thinks of the Hutts being too Hutty, Why Jaso enjoyed a non-Jedi Star Wars movie, And Tyler thinking this movie could've been a tv season. But what they can all agree...
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Emily Tinsman Roeder
On this episode, Tyler invites Miss. Iowa 2019 & 2020, Emily Tinsman Roeder, to the show to discuss growing up in the same k-12 school system, family traditions, and extracurriculars. Emily shares what led her to trying out for Miss. Iowa, what her experience was like at Miss. America, and how…
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Andres Garcia Alejo
On this episode, meet Tyler's newest co-worker, Andres, and learn about his life growing up as a fellow only child in Bogota, Colombia. Andres shares his love of anime, video games, and how he fell in love with the fields of STEM and science. Andres talks about his move to America, meeting his...
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The Secret Lives of Only Children
On this episode, the newly crowned first lady of Life Story, Anna Fobair, returns to talk to Tyler about their lives as only children. The two discuss stereotypes/myths about only children, if they ever wished they had siblings, if they felt they've missed out on an aspect of life not having…
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Kyle at the Movies: The 1950's
Welcome back for episode three of Kyle at the Movies! This episode, almost entitled a Decade of Firsts, truly set records for the amount of times things happened for the first time at The Oscars. Kyle shares his plethora of favorites, as well as why there is one movie that no one should watch again.
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The Super Film Club - Wonder Man
Hear what Tyler, Bari, and Kyle thought of Marvel's newest tv show, Wonder Man. Did the idea of the most non-superhero, superhero show land? What really is Damage Control? And where oh where is Josh Gad? All this and more await you as The Super Film Club returns for 2026! And, we even have fan mail!
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Jon McNaughtan
On this episode, Tyler reconnects with one of his former Texas Tech professors, Dr. Jon McNaughtan, to learn about his life growing up on a farm in Utah with six older siblings. They discuss his love of his faith, which lead him to living in Guam for two years, as well as being a social…
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Kyle at the Movies: The 1940's
Welcome back for episode two of Kyle at the Movies! This episode we find out about the movies that made the 40's, that black and white costuming had its own category compared to in-color costuming, and Tyler and Kyle discuss why the movies that are known as "classics" today weren't any of the...
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Year in Review with Elise and Tyler
Elise returns to follow up from their first episode of 2025 to discuss how many of their new year's resolutions that they completed. The two talk about this monumental year and what they learned along the way from all the goals they accomplished. Finally, the two talk about their mottos going…
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Andrew Jesus
On this episode, Tyler invites one of his former students, Andrew, to the show to discuss life growing up within his large family, his love of trains, and what leadership and community mean to him.
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Marathon Mini - The Final Lap
We did the darn thing! Join hosts Anna and Elise (with special guest star Bari) to celebrate Tyler finishing his first ever marathon and the three girls finishing the New York City Marathon! The group discuss all the highs, the lows, and the funny moments. And stick around for the end to hear…
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Kyle at the Movies: The 1920's-30's
Welcome to a new segment of Life Story entitled - Kyle at the Movies! Join Tyler as he learns about the history of the Academy Awards, and cinema in America, from Kyle Wilson who is watching every Academy Award Best Picture winner from the first awards show to the present.
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The Super Film Club/Reads & Rants Crossover: Sinners
This week, the Clubbers team up with the hosts of Reads & Rants to discuss Ryan Coogler's Sinners! So, grab your garlic and your popcorn for a fang-tastic crossover episode all about vampire fiction, folklore, and the film Sinners From Dracula to Twilight, Carmilla to Blade, we’re tracing how the...
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Marathon Mini - Episode 4
Enjoy the final conversation this group has before Tyler runs the 50th Annual Marine Corps. Marathon! Hear the trio discuss the aches and pains of peak period, the interesting things they've been listening to, and tangents galore!
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Marshall Shaffer
On this episode, Tyler invites film critic, Marshall Shaffer, to the show to discuss how his life's journey has gotten him to following his passions in a city that he loves! Marshall shares about growing up in Houston and his love of all things cinema, which led him to create his own blog…
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Marathon Mini - Episode 3
On this episode, Anna and Elise are back to do a halfway to race day check-in! The group discusses odd encounters while running, some new favorite running songs, injury prevention, and of course, food!
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The Super Film Club - Ironheart
On this episode, Kyle, Bari, and Tyler discuss the recent Disney+ tv show, Ironheart. Listen as the group reintroduces Riri Williams to the MCU, we meet her family, The Hood's gang, and possibly The Devil, himself... Find out what the hosts thought of the release schedule, if the show was trying…
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The Super Film Club - Fantastic Four: First Steps
On this episode, Bari, Kyle, Jaso, and Tyler (Some might say the Fantastic Four in their own right) discuss Marvel's First Family's MCU premiere! Between comic book lore, Sue being a badass, and super powered babies, the gang has a lot to discuss...not to mention Pedro Pascal. Then stick around…
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Marathon Mini - Episode 2
On this episode, Elise and Anna check in on how the first fourth of Tyler's running adventures have been going as he trains for the Marine Corps Marathon! They discuss all things music, running snacks, and sweaty selfies!
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The Super Film Club - Superman
On this episode, Bari, Kyle, Jaso, and Tyler are back to talk about the Man of Steel's newest movie. They address James Gunn's humor, easter eggs, The Justice Gang, Dailey Planet staff, and the super villains. They also discuss the differences of seeing the movie as a comic book fan compared to a...
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Kyle Wilson and the 52 Week Horror Movie Challenge
On this episode, Kyle Wilson returns to discuss part two of his 52-week movie challenge - this time around, the theme was Horror/Thriller films. Listen as Kyle shares his five favorite and least favorites that he watched, which movies surprised him (For good and for bad), what makes a good…
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Corinne McDowell
On this episode, Tyler reconnects with one of his CA friends, Corinne, to discuss her childhood and experiences in the gifted program, what she learned from getting a concussion, why ISU was the perfect school for her, and the people that helped her along the way. They also discuss why she loves...
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Bailey Hocker
On this episode, Tyler invites another Bettendorf High School alumni, Bailey, to the show to talk about her close-knit family, her love for athletics and especially softball, and her path to becoming an award-winning educator.
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Chris Hoenig - A Special Mother's Episode
On this very special episode, Tyler's Mom, Chris, joins the show to talk about her many moves during childhood, until eventually landing in San Antoni, where she spent her time playing until the sun went down and listening to Duran Duran. She describes her many visits to Iowa and her relationship...
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Kolton Schlichting
On this episode, Tyler invites fellow Bettendorf High School alum Kolton to the show. They reminisce about sixth grade camp, keeping friendships from grade school, and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss their favorite MCU movies and their thoughts on comic book movies.
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Marathon Mini - Episode 1
On this episode, Anna and Elise put on both their hosting hats and coaching hats as they interview Tyler in what will be the first of 4 episodes in the Marathon Mini micro-series. Check back in every four weeks to see how Tyler is progressing on his journey to running the 50th Annual Marine…
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Meghan Clare
Welcome to Season 4 of Life Story! We're starting the season off on a high by inviting Meghan Clare back from the Speed Project episode to share her life story. She discusses growing up in Florida, being super active, and loving writing. That love of writing led her to going to college in...
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Life Story's 100th Episode Celebration!!
Welcome to Life Story's 100th Episode Celebration!! Learn about the history of the show and what Tyler has learned from this experience, so far. Enjoy special guests from previous episodes, meet Life Story's #1 Fan, and find out who the cool special cameos are. Thank you all for going on this...
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Cheyenne Wickett
On this episode, Tyler invites a former classmate from Bettendorf High School, Cheyenne, to the show to reconnect on life post-high school. Cheyenne shares about growing up around rodeos and how cowboys were some of her first babysitters. She talks about her friendships and how she always found…
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The Super Film Club - Thunderbolts*
On this episode, the whole club is back to discuss "Marvel Being Back....maybe" through their new movie, "Thunderbolts*".... or should I say, "The New Avengers"? Listen to the hosts discuss all of these actors' character growth from their first MCU projects to now, was Bucky underutilized, and…
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The Super Film Club - Daredevil: Born Again
On this episode, the OG Three are back to discuss the rebirth of Matt Murdoch in Daredevil: Born Again. Listen as the three discuss the shows chapters, Kingpins "game of chess," the multitude of cameos, and what we hope to see in season two.
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David Welshhons
On this episode, Tyler invites one of his mentors, Dave, to the show to discuss his life growing up on a farm, becoming an All-Stater in Speech, the way to not pick what college you should go to, and about his jobs in radio, the prison system, and at Iowa State.
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The Speed Project
On this episode, Tyler welcomes back Elise and Anna, along with their friends and teammates Meghan Clare and Emma Munley, to discuss anything and everything The Speed Project! Learn how this team joined forces to become The Feisty Camels, trained, and eventually concurred (Even in some dark and...
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Juliet Kimble
On this episode, Tyler invites another NYC friend, and actress, Juliet to the show to talk about her life growing up between Connecticut and New York City. She describes life growing up with her parents, older sister, and their many au pairs. She shares her love for all things theatre and how a...
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Donato on The Blox
On this episode, Donato Callahan makes his third appearance to the show to share about his experience competing on the entrepreneurial gameshow, The Blox, on behalf of his company BrightInvestor. Find out how far he got in the competition, what his thoughts were before he arrived to film, and the...
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Lee County Floral
On this episode, Tyler invites his aunt, Vicki Matlock, to share the life story of her company, Lee County Floral. From conception, to learning experiences, to giving back to the community. There is always a reason and season for flowers.
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Sarah Jayne Dixon
On this episode, Tyler invites Sarah to the show as they reminisce about growing up in Bettendorf. Sarah shares about how music, art, and dance helped her grow into the person she is today and gain so many new experiences! She describes her move to California and what it was like creating her…
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The Super Film Club - Captain America: Brave New World
On this episode, the gang is back together to discuss a new Captain America for a brave new world (See what I did there)? Find out the hosts thoughts on returning characters and actors, did it do a good job of address plotlines from the Captain America trilogy, The Incredible Hulk, and The...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Growing up as an only child, I always wanted to make friends, meet new people, and learn about who they are. Over my life, I have been honored to meet so many fun, caring, and fascinating people that have lived incredible lives! This podcast allows me to delve into the highs and lows of my guests’ lives and find out what lead them to who they are today and share their amazing stories with all of you!
HOSTED BY
Tyler Hoenig
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Growing up as an only child, I always wanted to make friends, meet new people, and learn about who they are. Over my life, I have been honored to meet so many fun, caring, and fascinating people that have lived incredible lives! This podcast allows me to delve into the highs and lows of my guests’...
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