Episode 1: Only The Beginning

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Old Times Talk, we talk with a woman whose life began on a farm, where hard work wasn’t optional, it was a way of life. From long days of labor to lessons learned early, she reflects on how growing up always working shaped her strength and character.She also opens up about love, loss, and life after losing her husband, sharing wisdom, resilience, and perspective earned through experience. Her story is a reminder that a meaningful life is often built through perseverance, faith, and simply showing up each day.

Send us Fan MailChange is one of life’s few guarantees. In this episode, we reflect on growing up, navigating loss, and watching the world around us evolve. Through stories of people we’ve loved and those we’ve had to say goodbye to, we explore what it means to keep moving forward and how choosing happiness, even in hard seasons, can be a quiet act of courage.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Old Times Talk, we talk with a guest who grew up in Draper during a time when life was simple and familiar faces filled the neighborhood.She shares memories of being sealed in the temple, learning from her children and parents, and learning life lessons through everyday moments. We also hear about working at the Iceberg, where a nickel could buy ice cream and a job meant more than just a paycheck.It’s a simple, honest conversation about family, faith, and growing up in a different time.

Send us Fan MailBorn in Scotland in 1938, our guest’s life has taken him across countries and cultures. He married his wife from Germany, and together they built a life that eventually brought them to the United States.In this episode, he reflects on love, family, God, and the quiet moments that make a life meaningful. It’s a simple, honest conversation about change, connection, and what it means to live a good life.

Send us Fan MailIn this unforgettable episode, we sit down with a woman whose life began in Germany and unfolded across continents, cultures, and decades of change.From growing up in post-war Europe to bravely moving to the United States in her early twenties, she shares what it meant to leave home, learn a new country, and build a life from scratch. Along the way came unforgettable travels, unexpected turns, and stories that only come from a life fully lived.With warmth, humor, and reflection, she invites us into memories of family, faith, adventure, and resilience while reminding us that every life is a story worth preserving.This episode isn’t just history.It’s courage, curiosity, and a Lebensgeschichte you won’t want to miss.Pull up a chair, lean in close, and listen.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Old Times Talk, I sit down with my Grandpa Wheeler to talk about a life shaped by hard work, family, and simpler times. He shares memories of growing up, working on the farm, and what everyday life looked like when work was done by hand and values were learned early.We talk about what it meant to raise a family, the lessons farming taught him, and how those experiences carried through every stage of his life. It’s a conversation full of quiet wisdom, humor, and reflection while offering a glimpse into a way of life that built strong families and lasting character.This episode is a reminder of where we come from and the stories worth holding onto.

Send us Fan MailFrom childhood memories to unforgettable moments, Grammy (Weezie) shares pieces of her life that shaped who she is today without holding back the heart behind them. A reminder that stories echo longer than time ever does. Take a seat and get ready to reminisce about the old days because this is Old Times Talk. 

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Old Times Talk explains the podcast's origin and what listeners can expect from this show in the future. This is only the beginning for Old Times Talk. 

Send us Fan MailThis episode features my grandma, Sharon. She reflects on growing up, doing things on her own, raising a big family, discovering family history, and quilting. Her stories remind us that ordinary moments become extraordinary memories.