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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From the Appalachian Trail to a Mission to End Homelessness | Stephen Jelinek #20
Every life has a story—but some stories refuse to fit into a single chapter. In this deeply personal conversation, Jeff Gould sits down with Stephen Jelinek, a veteran, entrepreneur, long-distance adventurer, and man of unwavering faith whose life has been marked by...
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Two-Time TEDx Speaker | Author of 6 Books | Broadcaster | Powerful, Motivational Stories for Keynotes, Workshops & Masterclasses
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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.
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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.
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Latest Nichecast Interviews 🎙️
From the Appalachian Trail to a Mission to End Homelessness | Stephen Jelinek #20
Every life has a story—but some stories refuse to fit into a single chapter. In this deeply personal conversation, Jeff Gould sits down with Stephen Jelinek, a veteran, entrepreneur, long-distance adventurer, and man of unwavering faith whose life has been marked by...
The Courage to Start Over: Finding Purpose Through Reinvention | Brittany Kemmerer #19
What do you do when the dream you've had since childhood no longer fits the person you're becoming? In this episode of I Like That Story, Jeff Gould sits down with marketing professional, former television personality, and digital content creator Brittany "Kaye"...
He Served Nixon and Ford, Prepared for Nuclear War, and Survived Cancer | Lt. Col. Alan Buhler #18
From a two-room schoolhouse in rural Oregon to the halls of the White House and the front lines of the Cold War, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Alan Buhler has lived a life few can imagine. In this fascinating conversation with Jeff Gould, America’s Storyteller,...
She Went Viral for Frozen Jeans. Her Story Is More Powerful. | Janet Steward #17
What happens when a viral TikTok sensation shares the story behind the screen? In this heartfelt conversation, Jeff Gould sits down with Janet Steward—better known online as "Yooper Janet"—whose frozen blue jeans videos, Minnesota humor, and authentic storytelling...
The Grocer Helping Keep Small Town America Alive | RF Buche #16
In this episode, Jeff Gould sits down with fourth-generation grocer and community leader RF Buche for a powerful conversation about small-town America, business, leadership, Native American culture, and what it truly means to serve people. From surviving rural retail...
What Restaurant Owners REALLY Think About Customers | Brittany Wagner #15
What do restaurant owners really think about customers? And what happens when a lifelong people-person—raised in the restaurant business, trained in psychology, and now leading tourism and community development—sits down for an honest conversation about modern life,...
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.
Available as:
- Recorded Television Special (58:50)
- Recorded 3 minute audio stories
- Live Presentation (based on availability)
KEYNOTES
The Story Map keynote and workshop harness the power of storytelling to bring clarity to decision-making, strengthen purpose, and empower both organizations and individuals to move forward with confidence.
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
Sacrifice and the Endless Summer
The Fourth of July decorations and flowers in the picture almost obscure the story. That milk can. My grandfather was in the National Guard. Long after he served, World War II broke out, so at the age of 39, he went to serve, leaving his oldest son—my dad—to help run...
Root Beer: Endless Summer
If you have bored kids at home, you might enjoy this story—and maybe even the suggestion that goes with it. When I was a kid, every summer we made root beer. My mother, who was somewhat endlessly curious, spotted a small dark bottle of Hires Root Beer Extract at the...
Old Technology, Bright Future
Before there were public address systems, speakers would stand in a field and deliver their message one sentence at a time. Others, standing on tree stumps just within earshot, would repeat each sentence to the crowd around them. Those listeners would hear the message...
Yankton: Where America’s Story Still Lives
For people who want to experience a little corner of America that’s off the beaten path, I highly recommend Yankton, South Dakota—for its history, its river scenery, and, above all, its remarkable citizens. Back in the day, this was Dakota Territory, not the four...
250 Years of the American Story 🇺🇸 | Coffee on the Porch with Jeff Gould ☕
What makes America different from every other nation in history? As America marks 250 years, Jeff Gould reflects on the remarkable story of liberty, the struggles that shaped it, and the responsibility each generation has to preserve it. From the nation's uncertain...
The Day America Was Born…Maybe Not the One You Think 🇺🇸
The Day America Was Born…Maybe Not the One You Think 🇺🇸 🎆 Did America’s story begin on July 4th…or was it actually July 2nd? In this special Independence Day reflection, Jeff Gould takes us back to the founding of our nation and reminds us that sometimes the exact...