Stories to Tell

Welcome to Stories to Tell, where extraordinary tales emerge. Join us as we dive into the fascinating narratives that unfold in the day-to-day experiences of individuals just like you. In each episode, Mark Ryerson sits down with everyday heroes, adventurers, and dreamers to unearth the gems hidden within their personal stories. From moments that will have you doubled over in laughter to heartwarming anecdotes that resonate deeply, our guests share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Get ready to laugh, ponder, and be inspired as our guests share their stories, offering a glimpse into unique moments in their lives. In a world brimming with diverse experiences, Stories to Tell is your passport to the extraordinary tales that often go unnoticed. Join us on this journey as we explore the richness of the human spirit, leaving you with a renewed sense of connection and a pocketful of stories to carry with you. Tune in, because everyone has a story to tell.

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Stories to Tell Ep 11: Guest Ken Ball Shares About His Dream to Visit Every Country in the World. He Discusses Some of His Favorite Experiences to Date, His Next 10 Country Trip and How He Hopes to Inspire Others to Follow Their Dreams

We sit down with an inspiring man whose dream is to visit all 197 countries around the world. Ken is 71 years old who unfortunately has a significant vision impairment. But it doesn’t slow him down. His commitment to travel means so much more than just his next trip. He purposefully keeps his mind and body in shape so that he can continue his quest to see all of the countries in the worl. Ken shares some of his favorite travel experiences to date and what the difference is between and tourist an...

May 25, 2025•42 min

Stories to Tell Ep 10: Dita Dow Discusses What Inspires Her Short Stories, a Supernatural Encounter She Experienced and a Passion for Archaeology

I truly enjoyed my conversation with Dita Dow. She starts off talking about her love for archaeology and what she saw and experienced while on a recent trip to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. Dita then relates a truly remarkable story about a supernatural experience she had while walking her dog in the petroglyph monument area in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is one of the most interesting stories I have ever heard and truly something amazing to hear. She finishes up the podcast talking about the book...

Jun 28, 2024•26 min

Stories to Tell Ep 9 - Guest Carolyn Meyer Talks About Reinventing Herself Later in Life and How That Has Led to Solo Shows in Albuquerque and Performances with The Moth Around the World

Carolyn Meyer is truly an inspiration. She talks about reinventing herself in her 80's and how it all started with going to an improvisational class in Albuquerque New Mexico. This experience led her to start telling stories in front of audiences and then to having the confidence to take her story telling to new levels by putting on solo performances. She has also performed with The Moth many times around the world telling a story of what it is like to online date in your 80's. Her story called ...

Apr 21, 2024•22 min

Stories to Tell Ep 8 - Guest Jim Tritten Talks About Becoming a Naval Aviator, Putting Together the Remarkable Book Holes in our Hearts and Exploring His Creative Process for Becoming an Award Winning Writer

Jim talks about becoming a Naval Aviator including what it is like to land and take off from aircraft carriers. He also talks about one of this proudest accomplishments for how he helped lead an effort to put together a book that became Holes In Our Hearts. He talks about the military members that had their own Stories to Tell and how the process of writing helped in their healing. Jim is a prolific author and has won seventy-seven awards to date. We talked about his creative process and he enco...

Apr 12, 2024•31 min

Stories to Tell Ep 7 - Guest Sonja Dewing Talks About Her Books, Her Publishing Company, an Amazing Adventure in the Amazon and the Exciting World of Roller Derby

Sonja Dewing is a multi award winning and best selling author. She is the: CEO, Plot Duckies Publishing Founder, Women's Thriller Writers Association Podcast: The 5 Minute Author Her books include Thrillhers, the exciting Idol Maker series which includes Toy of the Gods, Gamble of the Gods, Castoffs of the Gods and Relic of the Gods and many more. In this episode we get to talk about her unique publishing company that focuses on books that have strong female characters, how its creation came abo...

Mar 27, 2024•25 min

Stories to Tell Ep 6: Guest Tibbany Ho - Tibbany Talks About Her Experiences at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and the Bosque Del Apache. She also Shares a Remarkable Fun Way to Wake Her Kids up Each Day and Where She Finds Inspiration in Her Art

In this edition of the Stories to Tell Podcast, our special guest is Tibbany Ho. Tibbany is quite an inspiring person with a true spirit of adventure that is ever present through her life and also carries forward into her art. In this episode, Tibbany relates some great stories from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta including being on a balloon crew and getting her first ride in a hot air balloon. She also has a great story about what it is was like to face her fears at the Bosque Del...

Feb 25, 2024•32 min

Stories to Tell Ep 5: Guest Gary Herron - Gary Talks About his Love for Baseball, His Remarkable Sports Memorabilia Collection, Some Fun Encounters with Famous Sports Figures and His Passion for the History of Route 66.

In this episode, our special guest is Gary Herron. Gary is a local icon in the greater Albuquerque New Mexico area having had a media career that has spanned over 40 years including time at the Albuquerque Journal and Rio Rancho Observer. In this episode, we focus on Gary’s love of sports – especially baseball. Gary tells stories about some of his favorite interactions with famous players including Maury Wills and Bob Feller, how he put together an incredible collection of memorabilia which incl...

Feb 06, 2024•20 min

Stories to Tell Ep 4: Guest Andres Trujillo - What It’s Like Being a New Father, Owner of a Major Arena Soccer League Team - the New Mexico Runners in the MASL2 and More

In this episode of Stories to Tell, join us as we dive into the inspiring and multifaceted life of Andres Trujillo. A loving new father, Andres shares heartfelt stories about navigating the challenges and joys of parenthood, offering a glimpse into the magical journey of raising a family. But that's not all—Andres has a unique tale of how he came to becoming the proud owner of a professional indoor soccer team in the Major Arena Soccer League 2 - MASL2 called the New Mexico Runners. It is locate...

Jan 23, 2024•25 min

Stories to Tell Ep 3: Guest Judi Walker - Hear About the Miraculous Journey of Finding Her Birth Family and Biological Father that Started with Ancestry.com

Judi story is profoundly heartwarming and inspirational, stemming from her willingness to embrace a moment of uncertainty. By taking a chance, she experienced a miraculous turn of events in her life. This incredible journey led her to the discovery of her birth family, including her biological father, who was previously unaware of her existence. This Story to Tell highlights the power of embracing the unknown.

Jan 05, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Stories to Tell Ep 2 - Guest David Ruiz - What It’s Like on a Cooking Competition TV Show - CompliPlated, To Be a Professional Chef in Albuquerque and More

In this episode of the Stories to Tell podcast, guest David Ruiz shares some great stories. The first story is about his time on a cooking competition TV show. If you ever wondered what the contestants go through, David describes it great detail. The second story is about the early days in his culinary career and how a chef took a chance on him. This journey developed a passion or plating and his desire to pay kindness forward. The third story is about having a dream and it becoming true. The fi...

Dec 23, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Stories to Tell Ep 1 Guest Susan Ryerson - What It’s Like to Parachute Jump Out of an Airplane, Being 2 Hours Late to our First Date and Embarrassing Moments in the Army National Guard

In this episode of the Stories To Tell Podcast, the host's wife, Susan Ryerson, shares some of her interesting stories. The first story is about the time Susan decided to parachute jump out of an airplane. She describes the excitement and fear she felt during the experience and how she committed to the training of working with a parachute. She explains the process of climbing out onto the wing and letting go, and how it was the most exciting day of her life. Susan also shares a funny incident du...

Dec 09, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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