I Like That Story

Jeff Gould

Booking Overview

An interview-driven human-interest show focused on inspirational life stories, wisdom, service, resilience, and leadership, typically featuring accessible guests with compelling personal or community-impact stories. PR agencies could credibly pitch veterans, nonprofit and community leaders, public servants, advocates, entrepreneurs, and experts whose lived experience connects to purpose or overcoming adversity; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 380

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 609 subscribers

Instagram: 97 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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jeff@ilikethatstory.net

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Host

Jeff Gould - Jeff Gould, known as America's Storyteller, is a podcast host and storyteller who shares inspirational stories and conducts candid interviews about purpose, service, leadership, resilience, and eve...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Compelling lived experience, meaningful public or military service, nonprofit or community leadership, advocacy work, entrepreneurship, or a distinctive personal journey with practical life lessons.

Required Achievements:

Military or public service, Launching or leading a nonprofit or community initiative, Advocating for veterans, mental health, children, or people in need, Building a career or life after significant adversity, Making a measurable positive impact in a local community

Recent Guest Discussions

Dennis Daugaard - Public Service, Leadership, Politics, Family, Authenticity, Relationships, And Life After Elected Office.

Bill Kruschel - Military Service, American History, Resilience, Faith, Gratitude, Optimism, Engineering, And A Century Of Life Lessons.

Paul Riedner - Military Service, Veteran Transition, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Purpose, Resilience, And Community-building.

Laney Titze - Grief, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness, Faith, Hope, Education, Authentic Connection, And Nonprofit Advocacy.

Mike Turner - Turning Personal Loss Into Service, Nonprofit Leadership, Community Support, Medical-equipment Access, Generosity, And Social Impact.

Recent Topics

Human Interest, Life Lessons, Resilience, Public Service, Community Service

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

I Like That Story

What It’s Really Like to Be Governor? | Dennis Daugaard #25

August 20, 2026

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 elected office. Daugaard’s path was anything but conventional. He grew up on a South Dakota dairy farm, attended law school, worked as a trust officer, and spent nearly 20 years with Children’s Home Society before entering...

101 Years of Life: A WWII Veteran’s Remarkable Story | Bill Kruschel #24

August 13, 2026

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 grew up during the Great Depression, worked on a farm without running water or electricity, and served as a Navy corpsman attached to the 1st Marine Division during World War II. He remembers Pearl Harbor, Okinawa, the end...

From Deep-Sea Diver to Veteran Advocate | Paul Riedner #23

August 06, 2026

Paul Riedner’s path is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Jeff Gould sits down with former U.S. Army deep-sea diver, entrepreneur, veteran advocate, husband, and father Paul Riedner for a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, service, leadership, and life after the military. From nearly pursuing professional sports to trading commodities in Chicago, teaching in China, serving as an Army diver, and now helping veterans thrive in business, Paul’s journey is filled with unexp...

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