Everyday People Extraordinary Lives with John Hendler

Mandy Runs Michigan

Six years ago, on Oct. 21, 2017, Mandy Frye ran her first race. Since then she has run 350 races and will be hosting the Mandy Runs Michigan 5K in Marshall on Saturday, Oct. 21. In this episode, Mandy talks about why she started running and how it has changed, and saved, her life.

Remembering 9/11 with Alice Mulconry

As we mark the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, guest Alice Mulconry talks about her experience in Manhatten on September 11, 2001 and how she found herself just blocks from Ground Zero when the Twin Towers collapsed.

Violinist Jim Butler

It was a reunion and birthday celebration wrapped up into one May 7 as longtime Suzuki Method violin instructor Jim Butler was celebrated during a special recital at Church of the Resurrection in Battle Creek. Joining Butler were more than 30 current and past students who played nearly two dozen pieces from the Suzuki music books. Butler, who turned 85 on May 5, and has been playing the violin for approximately 80 years, has been a Suzuki instructor in the area for close to 45 years and by his estimate, has taught close to a thousand students.

Writer and Magician John Sherwood

Longtime journalist and magician John Sherwood talks about his love of magic, including how he got started and of the magicians who influenced him along the way.

Umpire Bill Welke

Newly retired MLB Umpire Bill Welke talks about his new role as a consultant with MLB as well as the new changes to the game and his lengthy umpiring career.