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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feb 10, 2026