Jeff Gould – America’s Storyteller | Monday Night Live
Recorded March 2, 2026
What if the difference between feeling trapped and feeling grateful is simply perspective?
In this episode of Monday Night Live, Jeff Gould delivers an uplifting, practical, and thought-provoking show packed with humor and real-life insight.
Jeff opens with a powerful reflection on musicians who grow to resent their biggest hits, contrasted with legends like Johnny Cash who saw performing classic songs as a gift to the audience. From rock icons to a former maximum-security inmate who chose service over bitterness, the theme is clear: the same job, the same routine, the same life — but a completely different mindset.
Next, veteran home builder Duane Bickett (40+ years of experience) joins the show to talk spring decking. They cover cedar vs. treated lumber, composite pros and cons, maintenance realities, hidden fasteners, dark deck heat issues, and common power washing mistakes. If you’re evaluating your porch or deck this season, this is practical advice you can use.
Jeff also shares two “million-dollar ideas”:
The Table Wobbler — a simple fix for unstable restaurant tables.
The Anti–Rabbit Hole — a concept that would let users control their social media algorithms instead of being controlled by them.
In the movie segment, Jeff recommends the under-the-radar crime thriller Caught Stealing, a late-90s New York story filled with unexpected twists and strong character development.
Behind the Curtain, Jeff previews upcoming long-form interviews, including a former sheep shearer turned real estate investor, a woman who’s worked 30 jobs in 20 years, a leadership expert, a former soap opera actor who now uses horses for healing, a bull rider turned stand-up comedian, and an HR professional discussing hiring from the inside out.
The episode closes with results from a viral “Keep or Toss?” poll about whether Jeff should keep his father’s old wisdom teeth.
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00:00 Introduction to Uplifting Content
02:51 Artists, Felons, and Families
08:43 Home Improvement and Decking Insights
19:00 Genius Ideas for Entrepreneurs
30:00 Upcoming Interviews and Poll Results