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StoryCorps Mobile Tour – Huntsville, AL

StoryCorps Mobile Tour – Huntsville, AL

StoryCorps is committed to the idea that everyone has an important story to tell and that everyone’s story matters. Our mission: to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all — one story at a time.

Latest Episodes

Leah Vallely and George Marchelos

Jun 23, 2026

Leah Vallely and George Marchelos

Step into a lifetime of global adventure with history professor George Marchelos as he shares incredible stories from traveling to over 150 countries and surviving a harrowing escape in Beirut. Alongside personal reflections on a deeply cherished marriage and his passion for teaching, this interview offers an inspiring look at a life truly lived to the fullest.

Melissa Thompson and Bill Roark

Jun 23, 2026

Melissa Thompson and Bill Roark

Bill Roark shares with Melissa Thompson the story behind Torch Technologies, the pride he takes in its successes, and what he sees on the horizon for the company.

Jim Parker and Tara Mello

Jun 16, 2026

Jim Parker and Tara Mello

Musician and songwriter Jim Parker reflects on a lifetime of music, from playing clubs in Los Angeles and Nashville to building a thriving songwriter community in Huntsville. Along the way, he shares stories of creativity, perseverance, and the passion that continues to inspire his work today.

Joe Gehrdes and Bekah Schmidt

Jun 16, 2026

Joe Gehrdes and Bekah Schmidt

What can a family tree reveal about who we are? In this StoryCorps conversation, Bekah Schmidt shares a remarkable family history that stretches from the Mayflower and the Civil War to professional baseball, while reflecting on the relatives who helped shape her life.

Dr Deborah Barnhart and Toben Barnhart

Jun 11, 2026

Dr Deborah Barnhart and Toben Barnhart

Dr. Deborah Barnhart shares with her son, Toben, a pivotal moment from her Navy service when she was faced with a difficult decision that would leave a lasting mark on her life. Their conversation explores leadership, responsibility, and the weight of choices made under pressure.

Claire Aiello and Peggy Dobbs

Mar 19, 2026

Claire Aiello and Peggy Dobbs

Claire Aiello and her mother, Peggy Dobbs, look back on a childhood full of frightening medical mysteries and the discovery that changed everything. Together, they share how hope, persistence, and a lifesaving surgery shaped the life Claire leads today.

Robert Daniel and Catherine Shearer

Feb 27, 2026

Robert Daniel and Catherine Shearer

Robert Daniel and Catherine Shearer discuss Catherine's formation of Flying Monkey, which would pave the way for Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment, the nation’s largest privately-owned arts center, located in a former textile mill in Huntsville, Alabama.

Greg and Kimberly Fasking

Feb 10, 2026

Greg and Kimberly Fasking

Greg and Kim Fasking discuss the immigration struggle for asylum seekers.

Ozii Winter and Scylla Hale

Jan 27, 2026

Ozii Winter and Scylla Hale

Discover how two best friends turned their love for retro gaming into a community hub, Star Light Pinball Arcade.

Michael “Andy” Prewett and Abigail Harrison

Jan 23, 2026

Michael “Andy” Prewett and Abigail Harrison

Abigail Harrison and Andy Prewett Discuss how the Land Trust of North Alabama is shaping the future of conservation through passionate leadership, fresh ideas, and a shared vision for protecting the lands we love.

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