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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Season Two launches January 7, 2027. New interviews launch Thursdays at noon central time.
What It’s Really Like to Be Governor? | Dennis Daugaard #25
What is it really like to serve as governor—and what happens when the public life is over? Jeff Gould sits down with former South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about politics, leadership, public service, family, and life after...
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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 🎙️
What It’s Really Like to Be Governor? | Dennis Daugaard #25
What is it really like to serve as governor—and what happens when the public life is over? Jeff Gould sits down with former South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about politics, leadership, public service, family, and life after...
101 Years of Life: A WWII Veteran’s Remarkable Story | Bill Kruschel #24
What can 101 years of life teach us about faith, resilience, service, and staying positive? Jeff Gould, America’s Storyteller, sits down with 101-year-old Bill Kruschel for an unforgettable conversation spanning nearly a century of American history. Born in 1925, Bill...
From Deep-Sea Diver to Veteran Advocate | Paul Riedner #23
Jeff has a real gift for getting to the heart of a story and giving the guest the opportunity to share something meaningful to them. Even my parents learned something about me from my interview with Jeff. He is a true American storyteller.Paul Riedner’s path is...
After Losing Her Brother, She Chose to Become a Light | Laney Titze #22
After losing her 15-year-old brother Tegan to suicide, Laney Titze and her family chose to turn their grief into a mission of hope—helping others know they are never alone and that hope is always possible. In this episode of I Like That Story, Jeff Gould sits down...
After Losing His Son, He Built Something That’s Changing Lives | Mike Turner #21
What if the greatest legacy of loss isn’t grief—but service? In this powerful conversation, Jeff Gould sits down with Mike Turner, Executive Director of Owen’s Outfitters, to share an extraordinary story of hope born from heartbreak. After losing his son Owen, Mike...
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"...
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
Hello, Des Moines!
You have a beautiful State Capitol and an excellent history center! Thrivent was an EXCELLENT host, and a special shout-out to Gabriel—a 12-year-old with a passion for history and a love for America’s Story. Gabriel, your passion for our country is an inspiration!
Unsung Heroes
In the fall of the year, homecoming floats will be filled with heroes. Teachers, coaches, and mentors remembered for helping kids become better versions of themselves. They may never make the news stream, but they are never forgotten by the students whose lives were...
Kind of Sad
It usually starts August 1. Libby says, “I suppose we should take the bunting down.” I nod. We do nothing. We find ways to postpone this simple task—to delay the inevitable. Truth is, we LIKE the bunting. It makes our plain Victorian house look a little...
One Day
One morning, you’ll step outside and feel it. The humidity is gone, and there’s a certain crispness to the air. The next morning, the humidity may come roaring back, as oppressive as ever. But on this morning, you look around and see the signs of the inevitable. An...
Do You Wanna Play?
“Get off my land!” That was a common thing we kids would shout at the neighbor kids whenever a spat broke out. We must’ve heard it from our parents, since we knew very little about property rights and certainly had no role in the purchase of said property. 😆 Time...
I’m in a funk
Today I’m in a funk. Nothing special happened to me 25 years ago today. I did nothing heroic. I lost no one close to me. I was filling in on a radio station during morning drive, reading the news and watching the horrible events of that morning unfold beneath a...