by America's Storyteller | Oct 21, 2026 | I Like That Story
I knew the Ernster boys when they were really boys. Sitting side by side in church next to their parents, oldest to youngest, like steps on a staircase. They were all different, yet all the same in one important way: they were trustworthy. Probably 15 years ago, I was...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 20, 2026 | I Like That Story
What’s the purpose of a road sign? Sometimes it points us in a new direction. Other times, it simply reassures us that we’re on the right path. In this special milestone video, Jeff Gould, America’s Storyteller, reflects on reaching 1,000 videos on @YouTube and the...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 19, 2026 | I Like That Story
Working a booth at a trade show is like fishing. I enjoy it because I’m either fishing for sales or for stories. Both are enjoyable, and I usually get my limit. Here’s a picture Bob Uecker took of me talking to an ex-radio man named Barry. Barry worked at KISD, a...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 16, 2026 | I Like That Story
I’m not really sure how many people know that Scott Lawrence is a born teacher. Out of school, he was a high school band director—and a really good one. (Marion High School, if my memory serves me right.) Anyway, he moved into advertising, which has changed, then...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 13, 2026 | I Like That Story
Sometimes, I am blessed to see a giant in the making. One of them is Mighty Therapeutics. This summer, I booked a meeting with this Boston-based company to take place in New Hampshire. At the time, I learned they had about 40 employees. When we finally met last week,...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 13, 2026 | I Like That Story
I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the American Legion banquet in Sioux Falls, where State Commander Bill Peters was being recognized at his homecoming celebration. As you can see, quite a few people showed up. My assignment was to speak about volunteering and...
