The People We Meet with Ty Bruner
These are the heroic untold stories of everyday people. Every day, we cross paths with remarkable people who carry stories of courage, resilience, and unique life experiences that are just waiting to be shared.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2025
The Brown Kid: A journey with my friend Tony
In this special episode of The People We Meet, host Ty Bruner interviews his long-time friend Tony Sequina, embarking on a journey through the decades of their shared experiences. An unexpected deep …
From the Mean Streets Of Hillyard: Ricky Welliver's Boxing Journey
Join Ty Bruner in an inspiring conversation with Ricky "The Pitbull" Welliver, a boxing legend known for his dedication to the sport and his community. Born into a lineage of fighters, Ricky shares h…
Voices Of the Kids: A 10-Year-Old Bowling Prodigy's Journey
In this captivating episode of "The People We Meet," host Ty Bruner introduces us to Gleason Garske, a remarkable 10-year-old bowling prodigy with an extraordinary story to tell. As the first episode…
Breaking the Healthcare Mold: A New Era of Patient-Centered Care
In this captivating episode of "The People We Meet," host Ty Bruner sits down with Dr. Jake Deakins, a physician who dared to step away from corporate medicine to pursue a more patient-focused approa…
From Brooklyn to the PBA Tour: Eddie Williams' Journey
Join host Ty Bruner as he sits down with Eddie Williams, a professional bowler from Spokane, Washington. In this episode of "The People We Meet," Eddie shares his fascinating journey from a young boy…
Facing the Shadows: TJ Gaia's Journey Through War and Healing
In this episode of "The People We Meet," host Ty Bruner sits down with TJ Gaia, a man whose life story unfolds like a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, courage, and introspection. Born in La…
Resilience and Brotherhood: Navigating PTSD in the Fire Service
Welcome to 'The People We Meet,' where host Ty Bruner dives into extraordinary stories of resilience and courage. In this episode, Ty sits down with his friend and colleague, Chris Muñoz, in Medical …
From Combat to Compassion: D's Global Odyssey
Join Ty as he dives into a captivating conversation with his charismatic friend, Daddy D, in this riveting episode of 'The People We Meet.' D's extraordinary journey, which spans adventures in 87 cou…
A Voice From the Third Reich: Elfriede Bruce's Story
Join Ty Bruner as he delves into the compelling life of Elfreida Bruce, a now 95-year-old woman who grew up in Freiburg, Germany, during World War II under the shadow of the Third Reich.
As an impres…
Breaking Down Barriers: Sam Smith on Immigration, Identity, and Legal Pathways
In this episode of 'The People We Meet,' host Ty Bruner sits down with Sam Smith, an accomplished immigration attorney from Spokane, Washington, to uncover the human stories behind the immigration he…
Sky Soldier: The Mike Jones Story
"Sky Soldiers" is the nickname for the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Mike Jones served in 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry (Mechanized) attached to the 173rd during Operation Cochise Green in May of 1968. He…
Dustoff Pilot Rising: The Bill Burke Story
Bill Burke served three tours during the Vietnam conflict. Two in the Special Forces and one as a helicopter Medevac pilot. I met Bill in Costco and he shared his story with me. His wife even join…
My Third Trip to Home Depot & The Unexpected Journey to Podcasting
What does Home Depot have to do with starting a podcast? More than you’d think.
In this debut episode, host Ty Bruner shares the unexpected moment that pushed him to launch this show—a podcast dedica…