Jeff Gould, America’s Storyteller
Two-Time TEDx Speaker | Author of 6 Books | Broadcaster | Powerful, Motivational Stories for Keynotes, Workshops & Masterclasses
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He Survived a Stroke, Addiction, and a Hidden Heart Condition | Bill Palanuk #14 | I Like That Story
What happens when a man walks through addiction, trauma, broken relationships, and a near-death experience—and comes out the other side with clarity, faith, and purpose? In this long-form conversation, Jeff Gould sits down with longtime friend and broadcaster Bill...
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A Man in His Shop
Two-Time TEDx Speaker | Author of 6 Books | Broadcaster | Powerful, Motivational Stories for Keynotes, Workshops & Masterclasses
Mesmerizing Stories
Speaker
Jeff Gould is a broadcaster, author, speaker, podcaster, and entertainer who uses stories of inspiration and wisdom to help people live with passion and purpose. Audiences and listeners love Jeff’s humorous and heartwarming style, which is authentic and engaging. From the heartland, Jeff’s stories resonate with wisdom and truth for all ages.
Storyteller
Many fans and followers enjoy Jeff’s content on social media and his YouTube Channel with show including long-form Interviews, compelling storytelling, and daily videos.
“I Love Your Books!”
Jeff Gould has spent a lifetime collecting and sharing stories. It’s why he’s known as America’s Storyteller. His stories are presented in two beautifully illustrated books, I Like That Story, Volumes I and II.
For the mystery lover, Gould has written a series of crime novels—the popular Dead Air series.
Brands Jeff has helped
Latest Nichecast Interviews
He Survived a Stroke, Addiction, and a Hidden Heart Condition | Bill Palanuk #14 | I Like That Story
What happens when a man walks through addiction, trauma, broken relationships, and a near-death experience—and comes out the other side with clarity, faith, and purpose? In this long-form conversation, Jeff Gould sits down with longtime friend and broadcaster Bill...
How One Little Girl Survived Unthinkable Loss | Mary Grace Johnson #13 | I Like That Story
What happens when childhood tragedy shapes an entire life? In this moving conversation, Jeff Gould (“America’s Storyteller”) interviews author Mary Grace Johnson about her new faith-based children’s book, And the Sun Came Up: A True Story of Grief and Hope. Get Mary's...
The $125K Healthcare Cliff (And How to Avoid It) | Thomas Asfeldt #12 | I Like That Story
The $125,000 a year healthcare cliff and what to do about it. This interview with Jeff Gould’s Healthcare Czar, Thomas Asfeldt, is one you cannot afford to miss. In this episode of I Like That Story, Jeff sits down with healthcare strategist and interim executive...
You Have No Idea What’s Coming | Scott Sandal #11 | I Like That Story
In this episode, Jeff Gould sits down with Scott Sandal—a ranch kid from rural South Dakota who found himself in the middle of one of the most complex and rapidly growing industries in the world: data centers. What starts as a simple conversation quickly turns into a...
This Question Changes Everything | Tom Henderson #10 | I Like That Story
In this episode, Jeff Gould sits down with Tom Henderson, founder of RESGEN (Restoration Generation), for a raw and insightful conversation about faith, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild a life from the inside out. Tom shares how a deeply broken...
Featured Presentations & Workshops
SHOWS
- Syndicated radio show
- Live 24/7 Nichecast
- Recorded CD
- Live Stage Show (based on availability)
PRESENTATIONS
Presented through the Americas Story 250 non-profit organization, America’s Story, is an uplifting and profound non-political presentation that shares the remarkable story of America. Through stories, poetry, and music, it inspires listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
- Recorded Television Special (58:50)
- Recorded 3 minute audio stories
- Live Presentation (based on availability)
KEYNOTES
The 4 Quarters of Life keynote or workshop that clarifies purpose for INDIVIDUALS with solid strategies to handle anxiety, clarify purpose, and create energy and passion using the most effective tool available—story.
The Time Machine keynote or workshop clarifies purpose for COMPANIES or GROUPS with interactive strategies to build cohesiveness, grow trust and clarify purpose, and create energy and passion using the most effective tool available—story.
Our Top Stories
Best Seat in the House — My Front Porch 🏡☕️🐦⬛
There was a time when the front porch was the heart of the home. Before air conditioning… before endless scrolling… before people disappeared behind fences and screens… neighbors gathered on porches. Conversations drifted across the yards. Rocking chairs creaked. The...
10 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s
In this video, Jeff Gould, America’s Storyteller, shares 10 harsh truths about life, discipline, relationships, suffering, ambition, responsibility, and personal growth that most people only understand after years of frustration and regret. These aren’t motivational...
Howard Johnson’s: Back When They Had Their Story 🏨🍦🧡
What can a 100-year-old restaurant empire teach modern business owners about branding, innovation, and losing their way? In this episode of "The Story: Back When They Had Their Story", Jeff Gould explores the fascinating rise and fall of Howard Johnson’s — once one of...
Forgotten History
The guy with the dark glasses is named Jerry Boyer. Out of the Marines, he joined the state highway patrol back when the interstate was a new thing and people having a hard time staying alive on it. Also new, was the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) which...
Introducing My NEW “Hogwarts” Newspaper Website! 😃
Part newspaper, part radio station, and part TV station. All free! Let me show it to you: ILIkeThatStory.com #harrypotter #hogwarts #newspaper #website #jeffgould #americasstoryteller #247 #friday
Are You on the Wrong Road?
Hello, hero! A good week doesn’t start with a bang, it starts with a quiet, thoughtful plan. Here’s a good place to start.