A Life's Story

By: Leslie Gold Jam Street Media
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  • A 99-year-old WW2 veteran turned transgendered widow fights discrimination from the very government for which she fought. A 103-year-old goes to work as she has every day for decades. an 86-year-old woman waves her Senior Olympics medals at the medical community who wrote her off. A Holocaust survivor of 4 Nazi death camps endures unimaginable horrors yet rebuilds his life from being a walking skeleton to a life of happiness and love. These are just a few of the complex, moving and powerful stories profiled in A Life’s Story.  A Life’s Story shines a light on the lives of special octogenarians, nonagenarians, and centenarians who have done, and are still doing astonishing things. Many have been participants in important chapters of history. Every episode is an intimate and remarkable profile, concluding with the insight that can only come from those who have seen it all.   Produced and narrated by veteran NYC radio host and master storyteller Leslie Gold “The Radiochick”, in partnership with Jam Street Media/Matty Staudt.
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Episodes
  • Marty Cooper - The Father of the Cell Phone

    Marty Cooper - The Father of the Cell Phone
    Sep 24 2024
    In this captivating episode of A Life's Story, host Leslie Gold sits down with Marty Cooper, the visionary engineer behind the invention that transformed modern communication: the cell phone. From the early days at Motorola to the momentous first call made from a mobile device, Marty shares his incredible journey of innovation, perseverance, and ambition. With anecdotes from his early life as a curious boy, his time in the Navy, and his career as a groundbreaking engineer, Marty offers listeners a glimpse into the mind of a dreamer who changed the world. Join us as we explore the untold stories behind the creation of the cell phone, the challenges Marty faced in bringing his idea to life, and how his invention forever altered the way humanity connects. Whether it's his humorous rivalry with Bell Labs or the philosophical implications of our dependence on technology, this episode is a thoughtful dive into the life and legacy of one of the most influential inventors of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The World's Oldest Supermodel - A Life’s Story "Fable"

    The World's Oldest Supermodel - A Life’s Story "Fable"
    Oct 13 2021
    In this special bonus episode of A Life's Story, we follow the story of Daphne Selfe. Born 1928 in London, she became a model after winning a magazine contest shortly after her 21st birthday. In this episode, we chronicle her journey, what ultimately led to her returning to the industry in her 70's, and how she became and remains a professional model to this day. Follow Us on Social Media: Leslie Gold (@twitter)  A Life’s Story (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) Jam Street Media (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Defrauded Grandma Strikes Back - Part 2

    Defrauded Grandma Strikes Back - Part 2
    Aug 10 2021
    This week on the final episode of the two-part season finale of A Life’s Story, we hear the gripping conclusion to the story of Beverley Schottenstein's, a 94-year-old woman who was defrauded by her two grandsons. We get deeper into how her family betrayed her, stole everything from her, and pushed her to her absolute limits until she finally found justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins

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