Michael Shepherd, Mark Shepherd, and Bryan Shepherd
Recorded
June 26, 2021
Archived
June 22, 2021
42:10 minutes
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Id:
atl004453
Description
Brothers Mark Shepherd (57), Bryan Shepherd (55), and Michael Shepherd (50) have a conversation to celebrate Michael's 50th birthday.Subject Log / Time Code
Mark Shepherd (57) says it's great to be celebrating Michael's 50th Birthday and asks him how it feels.
Michael Shepherd (50) talks about playing backyard sports and about how much it meant when his brother Bryan Shepherd (55) would pick him first for teams.
Michael talks about the unconditional love of family.
Michael talks about his marriage to Renee.
Michael talks about the birth of his first child, Grace. He says there is nothing he wouldn't do for his kids.
Bryan asks what advice Michael has for Grace and her brother, William.
Mark asks what traits Michael has in common with their mom.
Michael talks about the death of their dad, whom he says he does not remember. He talks about their step-father, Ernie, who is the biological father of their youngest brother, Zack.
Michael says school was a challenge for him and that he did not initially graduate from high school. Bryan remembers that Michael went to schools in 3 states during 9th grade. Michael says he enjoyed playing baseball at the school in Las Vegas.
Michael says he is sentimental and talks about how much his brothers mean to him.
Bryan asks Michael what his strengths are as a father to his own kids.
Michael says his biggest blessings are his family and the decision he made to finish school.
Michael talks about the COVID-19 pandemic bringing his family closer together.
Michael says, when the time is right, he is ready to be a grandfather. He remembers a particular fishing trip with his papaw when they left their fishing poles unattended and jumped in the river.
Michael talks about the direction his life has taken. He says he knew he would be successful and that he has learned from his mistakes/regrets.
Bryan asks what actor Michael would cast to play him in a movie about his life. Michael initially says Kevin Costner before settling on Matt Dillon.
Michael talks about being able to laugh at himself.
Michael says one thing he might have done differently is to have studied industrial design. He talks about following one's passion.
Michael talks about his son William playing baseball.
Michael mentions two things he regrets.
Participants
- Michael Shepherd
- Mark Shepherd
- Bryan Shepherd