I Lost My Person

Where Have You Been?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Happy birthday Angela! Happy Anniversary to our podcast! We apologize for being away for so long. This podcast is good for us and we love to do it.

We talk about what we've been doing the last year and the untimely deaths of Eric Dane and Leah Stravenhagen.

We love and appreciate you all...it's so good to be back!

Getting Through March

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave discuss the latest developments in their lives.

Erin Taylor is our person of the episode. You can follow her at @unsteadyandready on Instagram. Erin was diagnosed with ALS at the Age of 23.

Superbowl Sunday

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500

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Our 50th episode! Hear about our amazing friend and neighbor Rajini Poth. Rajini was selected as one of the 2025 American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Class of Survivors.

Our PALS of the episode is Brian Jeansonne. He has over 12,000 Instagram followers.

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Instagram @prettythings.charlotte

Happy 2025!

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0500

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Alison and Dave discuss what they've been up to since the last episode. They also discuss the 5th anniversary of Angela's passing. They discuss the latest news in the ALS community.

Thanks for listening!

Bonus Episode - Hurricane Helene

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave discuss the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of North Carolina. Alison's family is from that area and her parents are very active in the relief efforts. We were able to go to the area recently and help in any way we could.

We hope you enjoy this bonus episode. Please contact us if you want to help the people of western North Carolina. We can help channel the assistance to where it will make a real impact.

Thank you for listening!

Remembering Rainer

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave recount the last 49 days in their lives.

Sarah's golf event and meeting George Brett
Post Malone
Akron Marathon
Randall's hankering for Jelly Belly
Molly's big soccer outing
Dave's teams are winning

And ALS related topics

Molly and Carson's big award
The ALS TDI Summit in Boston
Touring the ALS TDI Lab/Headquarters
Clayton Rakes takes over the nation
My good buddy Rainer

Dave and Alison discuss working together.

Thank you for listening! Please leave us a rating and review and tell your friends about our podcast!

Critters in the Grass

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave discuss what they have been up to this summer. Our person of the episode is Elizabeth Them. We met her at the Guardians vs Royals game on August 26th. We also met Roseann Hickman, another ALS warrior. Randall Keen and his family accepted our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Thank you for listening!

Mongo's Big Day

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

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Steve McMichael is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is currently battling ALS. He is our person of the episode.

Alison and Dave talk about what they have been up to this summer....moving kids, ziplining, hiking, more weddings, traveling and spending lots of time together.

In the ALS community we talk about Steve Gleason, Della Larsen, Sarah Nauser and Bobby Witt Jr., and Randall Keen.

Thanks for listening, and tell a friend about our show!

Dog Days of Summer

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

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In our latest episode, Alison and Dave discuss what they've been up to this summer;

Happy 4th of July
The wedding of Colby and Taylor in Iowa
Third Eye Blind in concert
Garrett's college orientation

ALS related topics;

85th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech
One year of ALS for Whitford Wooten
Recap of 100 holes and Tri State Trek fundraisers
Brooke Eby's latest updates
Our Ice Bucket Challenge from the Witt Wolfpack
Download the document "Living with ALS" here https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27739/living-with-als

Eric Graf is our featured person of the episode. His daughters Madelyn and McKenna received the Lou Gehrig Memorial Scholarship this year.

We play our own version of the Newlywed Game and discuss a memory of Cory and Angela.

Thank you for listening!

Fly Like An Eagle

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

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Amy Steins is our PALS of the episode. Check out her website at alwayslovingamy.org and on Instagram @alwayslovingamy Hear all about this wife and mom of three on our latest episode!

Congratulations to Garrett and Hailey on their graduations
Congratulations to Molly, Carson and friends for another successful Lemonade Stand to raise money for ALS
Hear all about our VIP experience at Steve Miller Band in concert
And much more related to ALS and what is happening in our community

Thanks for listening!

Molly and Carson's Lemonade Stand to Fight ALS

Wed, 29 May 2024 19:00:00 -0400

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Is this special short episode, Alison interviews her rock star nieces about their upcoming Lemonade Stand. May 26th - June 2nd has been dedicated to Kids Quest to Cure ALS - a week for children to hold fundraisers and special events to directly support ALS and ALS Research through ALS-TDI.
Molly & Carson recorded the following segment specifically discussing their annual lemonade stand that they have held for the past 3 years to support ALS-TDI and others. This annual lemonade stand is typically done during the late summer months with their other cousins, Mitchell and McKinley.
This year as part of Kids Quest to Cure ALS, Molly and Carson have decided to host a special lemonade stand in their hometown of Fayetteville, NC. They will host one this upcoming Friday and then one again later this summer when their cousins are visiting from Germany.
If you are local to Fayetteville, NC please join the twins on Friday afternoon May 31st at 2509 S Edgewater Drive from 4pm - 6pm. If you are not local and want to help the girls raise the most money they ever have to go towards ALS-TDI - then please feel free to donate at this link:
https://fundraise.als.net/donate/kidsquest
Please include "M&C Lemonade Stand" in the Donation Notes

Funcle Dave and Aunt Ali

Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

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We want to wish all the moms a Happy Mother's Day! Our trip to Texas, May is ALS Awareness Month, Jules Rodriguez @teamhighoctanejules is our PALS of the episode. Please listen to their podcast "The Couple Shift" on any podcast platform.

Dave is available to officiate any wedding in Texas for free Mexican food.

Check out our new sponsors! Our young listeners did a great job with their commercial spots!

A Total Eclipse

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave discuss the incredible run by NC State (men AND women) this year. We witnessed the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Salym Liufau is our PALS of the episode. Salym is a young mom of four that was diagnosed with ALS in May of 2023.

Follow her at @alswithsalym on Instagram!

Sweet 16

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

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We are both excited about our college basketball teams!

Roy Woodlief is our PALS of the episode. You can follow him on Facebook "Roy's Journey with ALS"

We also discuss people from the basketball world with ALS.

If you listen to our show, please reach out and let us know! We will give you a shoutout on the show.

This Season of Grief

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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Sara Bennet is our person with ALS this episode. Learn about this young mother and how she is using her ALS diagnosis to raise awareness and help others. You can follow her on Instagram: @theanandapivot

Alison and David discuss this heavy time of the year as they remember their spouses. They discuss how they support each other. Cory passed away on 3/7 and his birthday is 3/12. Happy birthday William Cory Burell!

Shout out to our young listeners Carson, Molly and Olivia!

To hear Brooke Eby's speech click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gPSbyKG2zg

These are seriously the best cookies in our area! Akron Cookie Company: https://www.akroncookiecompany.com/about-akron-cookie-company

Remembering Chris Yozwiak

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

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Happy birthday to my dad, Jerry Stanley. He is 83 today! This is the month of Jerry/Al/Stephan/Angela/Brooke.
Chris Yozwiak is a beloved father of two, husband, son, and successful entrepreneur from Hudson, Ohio. He succumbed to ALS on January 28th. We remember Chris in this episode. Our love goes out to Jennifer, Brady and Brooklyn.
We are so proud of all of our friends that represented the ALS community in Washington DC at "More Than Our Stories".
Dave and Alison discuss their hopes and dreams now that they are engaged to be married on July 12, 2025. The merging of our families.
Kevin Heller is our PALS of the episode. What a great man!
We really appreciate all of our listeners! Thank you!
#wittwolfpack
#claytonrakes
#endals

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Ringing in the New Year

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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Big Announcement! Make sure you listen!

Our PALS of the episode is Todd Witt of the Witt Wolfpack. Todd is battling ALS with his family, wife Betsy and daughter Megan, We are in awe of their positivity and perseverance as they #DoWitt! Please do yourself a favor and follow them on Instagram:
@witt_wolfpack

Happy New Year everyone!

Happy/Merry Christmas

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

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Alison and Dave discuss their Christmas movie watching blitz. Steph Atkins is our PALS of the episode. You can follow her on Instagram at @superstephsunshine

We hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas and Holiday season. Thank you for listening!

Veterans and ALS

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500

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Alison and Dave talk about ALS and Veterans Day. Happy birthday to Alison and Garrett! Juan Reyes is a Veteran living with ALS. We recap the NYC Marathon weekend. November is Caregivers month.

Thank you to all military veterans!!!

Learn more about Juan Reyes here:
https://alstexasdad.com/

Join us on November 14th at 3:00 EST for I Am ALS Podcasting Panel
https://iamals.org/action/podcasting-panel/

Meet Your Panelists

Mary Hahn Ward, ALS Caregivers and Beyond

(Co-hosted by Lara Garey, who will not be present on this panel.)

https://rss.com/podcasts/als-caregivers-and-beyond/

Dave Stanley and Alison Burell, I Lost My Person

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Lorri Carey, I’m Dying to Tell You

https://imdyingtotellyoupodcast.com/

James Smith, Beyond MND

www.beyondmnd.co.uk

Maria Aleandra Fernandez and Jules Rodriguez, The Couple Shift

https://mariaaleandra.com/team

Remembering Jim Stanley

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0400

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David and Alison discuss the sudden passing of David's brother, Jim and the legacy he leaves behind.

Our friend Cathy Standish joins us to talk about to recent events, NEALS and ALS TDI's White Coat Affair.

Our PALS of the episode is Jim Poole, a former MLB pitcher that was diagnosed with ALS.

Please support our NYC Marathon fundraising efforts here:
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/david-stanley

Hurt Feelings and Ice Cream

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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Our person of the episode is Della Larsen, a former kindergarten teacher from the Boston area that is living with ALS and spreading awareness with her social media posts. You can follow Della on Instagram at;
@dellalarsensclasstpt

If your team loses, go eat ice cream for your hurt feelings.

Thank you for listening!

Hope Fights Back

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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Alison discusses her trip to Germany and Switzerland. Whitford Wooten is our person of the episode. Andrea's book release, the White Coat Affair, the NYC Marathon, and the new school year. Thanks for listening!

For Patty, Tom, and David

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

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We lost three mighty warriors in the past couple of weeks. Alison and Dave talk about the lives and legacies of Patty Haberstroh, Tom Ford, and David Lloyd Jr. We also talk about our friends living amazing lives while battling ALS. Thanks for listening!

Racing With Randall

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

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We talk about what we've been doing this summer, Dave's Race at the Virginia International Raceway with Randall Keen, Cory and Alison's Anniversary, rest in peace Seth Poling, a rebrand for Her ALS Story, Dave is running for ALS TDI in the New York City Marathon again this year!

Lou Gehrig Day Cincinnati Style!

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave talk about their experience at LG Day in Cincinnati. Hop on a Cure, Zac Brown Band, Happy Birthday Lorri, Happy Birthday Bob the cat, Kevin Kinnee and Greg Canter, Dave meets Rainer, Sarah Langs. Planning for the future while living in the present.

Thank you for listening!

Graduation Week

Tue, 30 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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David turns another year older, Jackson's graduation, Alison's flu, I Am ALS Flag Event in DC, Brooke Eby appears on the Today Show, It's No Joke hits Vegas for Joey Porrello, Toferson gets approval, Kylan Morris accepts position with Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics, Shelly Hoover is our person with ALS of the episode, ALS and the military. Thanks to all of our servicemen and women.

Shower the People You Love With Love

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave talk about their busy lives, prepping for Jackson's senior events, Randall's Ralliers, Vince's Race, Peter Knab is a Guardians superfan, Adam and Lindsay Rodney are dealing with Adam's ALS diagnosis. You can follow the Rodney's on Instagram @therodneyfam
Alison talks about the recent loss of her Great Aunt Doris and Grandpa (Big Al). It is important to tell our loved ones how we feel about them while we have a chance to.

If you like our podcast, please take the time to give us a 5 star rating and review. This helps others that might be helped by our show find it. We appreciate our listeners!

Family is Forever

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

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In this episode, Alison and Dave talk about maintaining relationships with their in-laws. Alison presents to the FDA about SOD1 and Toferson. We had the honor to see the movie "Go On, Be Brave" in North Carolina. Tucker Olson is our PALS of the episode and more!

We have some new listeners in Australia, thanks to Jo Boon. Thank you for listening!

40 Natty Lights

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

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Happy 40th birthday Cory. Alison and Dave talk about the guilt they felt when first getting together. Jo Boon is our PALS of the episode. Kent State has a solid college scene. Shout outs to Glynis Murray, Cathy Standish, Andrea Peet, Randall Keen and Sarah Nauser. Thanks for listening!

Follow Jo Boon at @joboon0262 on Instagram.

One Year and Counting

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0500

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Happy 1 Year Anniversary of I Lost My Person! In this episode, we cover a lot of ground. Angela's heavenly birthday, our trip to the mountains, Rest in Peace Jennifer Schroedl and Becky Mourey, ALS at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Andrea Peet is a media mogul, More than Our Stories goes to Washington, Sam Hilliard is now a Brave, Seth Poling is living with ALS, Alex goes to Magic Mike Live, Chris Heal is our PALS of the episode, and memories of Cory and Angela.

Follow Seth Poling on Instagram: @sethploing10

Go On...Be Brave

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

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In this episode, Alison and Dave discuss movies about ALS, including a much anticpipated movie about Andrea Peet. Chris Curtain of Compassionate Care ALS is our shout out of the episode. Brooke Eby is our PALS of the episode. Follow her on social media for an educational and humorous look at a young person dealing with ALS.
@limpbroozkit on Tik Tok, Twitter and Instagram

Thanks for listening!

All Dogs Go To Heaven

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0500

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Dave's voice is back, the holidays were great, rest in peace Bo and Alba, the importance of goals, ALS news, Ryan Nessith is our PALS of the episode, its been 3 years.

Thank you for listening!

Leave the Beer Light On...Love, Fred

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0500

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In this special episode, Alison and Dave talk with Cathy Standish. Cathy lost her husband, Fred, to ALS in 2016. Fred was the second most interesting man in the world. We also feature our PALS of the episode, Rainer Hartmann. Rainer is the King of Cincinnati. Apologies to our listeners about Dave's voice. That's what he gets for being a Vikings fan.
#endals #girltravelingalone

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The NYC Marathon

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500

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David and Alison talk about the NYC Marathon, Clayton Rakes, Hot Dog and Mustard, Alison's birthday, Chris Colston in Indiana, our magazine cover story, remembering Catherine Scott, and holiday memories.

Thank you to everyone that donated to our marathon fundraising efforts for ALS TDI.

If you would like to donate, it's not too late:
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley

I'm Shipping Up to Boston

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

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We talk about our trip to Boston to meet our ALS friends at the ALS TDI White Coat Affair. Big Pat Quinn is the Fan of the Episode. Dave's hammy is on the mend. Meet Sandra Marlowe and her family!

Please consider a donation to our marathon fund to benefit ALS TDI
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley

Follow Sandra Marlowe on Twitter:
@sandrawmarlowe

Let's Go Honky Tonkin'!

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

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The Akron Half Marathon, the getaway to Nashville, Rockin Randall Keen is the Fan of the Episode, Her ALS Story, Alison is cold, our memories of the episode.

Please consider a donation to ALS TDI for David's running in the NYC Marathon on November 6th!
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley

Learn more about Her ALS Story here:
https://heralsstory.org/

Hello Fall Foliage

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

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Glynis is our fan of the episode, Joey Porrello (@joeydoesals), the stars of the ALS Community, training and nipple chafing, RV Randy, Mr/Mrs Fix-it, lets get Alison going on her fundraising!

Please consider a donation for the NYC Marathon to benefit ALS TDI:
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley

Sweet Tea Relationship Counseling

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

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We cover a whole lot of ground in this episode. The travels of Alison and Dave, meeting fan of the pod, Dee, training for the NYC Marathon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, losing your car, relationship analysis, will we survive? Charlie Bauer is our PALS of the episode. Saying goodbye to Sandy Morris.

Episode 14...Take Two

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

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Alison and Dave talk about their vacation in Florida, training for the NYC Marathon, and doing life experiences when you receive an ALS diagnosis. Jim Hilliard is our PALS of the episode. We decided to re-record episode 14...take two!!

If you would like to donate to our marathon fund, here is the link;
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley

Elvis Has Left the Building

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

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Another power outage at the movies, Ang and Cory's favorite music, Lisa Stockman Mauriello is our PALS of the episode. Thanks for listening!

Alison Recalls Her Wedding

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

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Happy birthday Matt Belina, what to do when newly diagnosed with ALS, marathon training, Alison and Cory's anniversary, another award for Steve Gleason, Jennifer Schroedl is our PALS of the episode. Thanks for listening!
Instagram: @alswarriorjenn

Send us an email at : ilostmyperson@gmail.com

High on Your Pie

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0400

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We spend alot of time talking about Alison's pie, PALS on social media, the importance of a positive mindset, the one and only Sandy Morris, and how do you like our fancy intro.

Follow these PALS on Instagram;
@randallkeen61
@snauser13
@teamdreafoundation
@conleyba @_samanthakelly_
@imdyingtotellyoupodcast
@alswarriorjenn

My NYC Marathon link is;
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley

Thanks for listening!!!
David and Alison

Start Spreadin' the News

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400

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Glynis Murray from ALS TDI joins the podcast to help us reveal the big announcement! Happy Independence Day everyone! Scott Smith is our PALS of the episode!

Here is the link to my NYC Marathon fundraising page;
https://fundraise.als.net/fundraiser/davidstanley

Follow Scott Smith's ALS journey here;
https://www.flexonals.com/

The Big Delay

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:00:00 -0400

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We can't reveal the big announcement just yet, but we enjoyed the guesses, we finished Maverick, graduation parties, ECU baseball, Keith LeClair, Pride of the Yankees, Father's Day, Happy 30th Anniversary Ang, and listener questions!

Lou Gehrig Day!

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400

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In this episode, Alison and Dave talk about baseball, the legendary Lou Gehrig, Fred Standish, and baseball memories of Cory and Angela.

Windy City Gypsies

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400

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Ten things we'd never thought we'd be thankful for, always get multiple quotes, mulch, Tim McGraw, Chicago, the boat architectural tour, Gino's East, the Willis Tower, The Offspring, how did I get this old?

Lisa Anne Bullen, We Remember You!

Sat, 07 May 2022 19:00:00 -0400

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Victoria's wedding, our trip to AZ, ALS Awareness Month, Lisa Anne Bullen, our favorite Mother's Day memories .
#endals
#iamals
#ilostmyperson
#teamgleason

Intro

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400

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Thank you for finding us!
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Buy the Damn Boat!

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0400

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Happy Easter, Bo got attacked, Thank you Lorri, Our friend Michelle, Victoria's wedding, Jeanne Luther RIP, ways we cope with grief, memories of our spouses. This episode comes to you from Cory's man cave upstairs in WF, NC.
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#als
#nowhiteflags

Is this Heaven? No. It's Iowa.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0400

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In this episode, we discuss Salvador Perez winning the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, Sarah Nauser (Sarah's Soldiers), Racing for ALS, Sorry Randall, congratulations Kansas, Dave meets Glynis, our friends and family, Tom and Kathy Ford, and Cory and Angela memories.
@SarahNauser
@TFordATC

Donuts in the Harris Teeter Parking Lot

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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Alison and David talk about what we did for Cory's birthday, the Iowa wedding, being guests on another podcast, Rockin Randall Keen of North Carolina, and a favorite memory of our late spouses.

Rest in Peace William Cory Burell

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500

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In this episode, Alison and Dave discuss anniversary dates. WCB passed away 3 years ago. We talk about grief and finding joy. God bless!

Happy Birthday Ang!

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0500

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Thank you for listening! In this episode, Alison and I recall birthday traditions. We talk about travel and music and movies. Cheers!