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I Like That Story

472 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

I Like That Story is a short podcast featuring true stories from America's Storyteller- broadcaster, author, professional speaker and eulogist Jeff Gould. ILikeThatStory.net uses stories to help people overcome the 4 hurdles of life that each of us face: 1-Finding Purpose, 2-Having Healthy Relationships, 3-Seeking Significance, and 4-Sharing Wisdom. Full of insight, humor wisdom and inspiration- a great story delivered every Monday morning to start the week off right!

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Episodes

I Like That Story Episode #36

August 12, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes - 5.07 MB

Just how replaceable are you? A story that might help you set work parameters ;)

ILTS#1- 36- The Battery Man

August 12, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes

Just how replaceable are you? A story that might help you set work parameters ;)

I Like at Story Episode #35

August 05, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.13 MB

An older woman with a lot of gumption finds a way to add value to her life and to others

ILTS #1-35- Grandma Gumption

August 05, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

A story of an older woman with a lot of gumption finds a way to add value to her life and to others

Episode #34- 89% perfect

July 31, 2019 02:20 - 6 minutes - 8.85 MB

If we try hard enough we should be able to eliminate all mistakes-- a very dangerous thought that can have tragic outcomes

ILTS #1-34- 89% perfect

July 31, 2019 02:20 - 6 minutes

If we try hard enough we should be able to eliminate all mistakes-- a very dangerous thought that can have tragic outcomes as this story reveals.

ILTS #1-33- The Puzzling Professor

July 22, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

The family you were raised in can have a significant impact on how you turn out...right?

I Like That Story Episode #33- The Puzzling Professor

July 22, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.33 MB

The family you were raised in can have a significant impact on how you turn out...right?

ILTS #1-32- The Big Small Step

July 15, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes

In our culture exercise is not as hard as we make it out to be- it story of a woman who made a simple step.

I Like That Story Episode #32- The Big Small Step

July 15, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes - 7.18 MB

In our culture exercise is not as hard as we make it out to be- it can start with a simple step.

ILTS #1-31- The Poor Piteous Printer

July 08, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes

A true cautionary story about what customers you want and those you choose to wind up with!

I Like That Story Episode #31- The Poor Piteous Printer

July 08, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes - 5 MB

A true cautionary tale about what customers you want and those you choose to wind up with!

ILTS #1-30- The Meager Mother

July 01, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes

Many of us believe that we can be perfect parents- a recipe for guilt and future manipulation by unsatisfied adult children as you will hear in this story

The Meager Mother

July 01, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes - 4.93 MB

Many of us believe that we can be perfect parents- a recipe for guilt and future manipulation by unsatisfied adult children as you will hear!

Dead Air- Episode #5

June 28, 2019 04:30 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

The 5th episode of the novel Dead Air- read aloud by the author with commentary to follow

BONUS! Dead Air- #5

June 28, 2019 04:30 - 31 minutes

The 5th episode of the novel Dead Air- read aloud by the author with commentary to follow

I Like That Story Episode #29- the 4-year-old Failure

June 24, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 5.85 MB

The most damaging lies are the ones we believe about ourselves. This story uncovers two people who were lied to and what they did about it.

ILTS #1-29- the 4-year-old Failure

June 24, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

The most damaging lies are the ones we believe about ourselves. This story uncovers two people who were lied to and what they did about it.

Dead Air- Audio Book Episode #4

June 21, 2019 04:30 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

This is a podcast of the JJ Gould Book Dead Air- read by the author with commentary to follow

BONUS Dead Air #4

June 21, 2019 04:30 - 28 minutes

This is the fourth episode in the Dead Air Novel- read by the author with commentary to follow

ILTS #1-28- The Wizard of Green Screen

June 17, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

People are not what they seem- a realization that makes for a good story and a great lesson.

Episode #28- The Wizard of Green Screen

June 17, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.13 MB

People are not what they seem- a realization that makes it easier to be okay with where I am at

Dead Air- Episode #3- A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

June 14, 2019 04:30 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

the third of a serialized podcast of JJ Gould's Crime novel Dead Air with footnotes by the author- 

BONUS- Dead Air #3

June 14, 2019 04:30 - 29 minutes

the third of a serialized podcast of JJ Gould's Crime novel Dead Air with footnotes by the author- 

ILTS #1-27- the Gift of Fire

June 10, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

Is it possible that the best thing that happened to him was being burned in a fire? A story that will rock your perceptions of what is good and bad.

I Like That Story Episode #27- the Gift of Fire

June 10, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.19 MB

Is it possible that the best thing that happened to him was being burned in a fire?

Dead Air- Show #2- A Dream Comes to Dancing

June 07, 2019 04:30 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Hope for the town of Dansing comes in the larger-than-life celebrity- John "Big Door" Dormeier. As his plans for saving the town are made known- only one person seems skeptical...

BONUS! Dead Air #2-

June 07, 2019 04:30 - 29 minutes

The second episode in the crime novel Dead Air, read aloud by the author with commentary to follow

Episode #26- The Dream House

June 03, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.47 MB

3 Stories and a definition for those seeking to find their dream house

ILTS #1-26- The Dream House

June 03, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

Three Stories and a definition for those seeking to find their dream house

BONUS! Dead Air #1

May 31, 2019 04:30 - 39 minutes

This is the first in a serialized podcast of the crime novel Dead Air- read by the author- with creative and production notes at the end of the episode. In the dying town of Dansing, South Dakota, salvation comes in the forma of a rich retired athlete who promises to build a gaming casino and hunter's paradise. Only a down-and-out reporter from the local radio station is suspicious, and the only evidence he has is a garbled message recorded by accident by a scared and desperate heiress.

Dead Air - Audiobook by JJ Gould

May 31, 2019 04:30 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

This is the first in a serialized podcast of the crime novel Dead Air- read by the author- with creative and production notes at the end of the episode. In the dying town of Dansing, South Dakota, salvation comes in the forma of a rich retired athlete who promises to build a gaming casino and hunter's paradise. The only person suspicious of his motives is a down-and-out reporter from the local radio station, and the only evidence he has is a garbled message recorded by accident by a scared...

ILTS #1-25- The Golden Years

May 27, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes

This story proves The Golden Years are a future myth and a daily possibility

Episode #25- The Golden Years

May 27, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes - 7.35 MB

This story proves The Golden Years are a future myth and a daily possibility

Episode #24- The 24-year Fiance

May 20, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.5 MB

a woman engaged for 24 years gives an unexpected argument for matrimony

ILTS #1-24- The 24-year Fiance

May 20, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

a woman engaged for 24 years gives an unexpected argument for matrimony.

ILTS #1-23- Cherries and China

May 13, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

Among the treasures passed on by relatives was a mysterious gallon jar of Bing Cherries- saved for a special occasion

Episode #23- Cherries and China

May 13, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 5.72 MB

Among the treasures passed on by relatives was a mysterious gallon jar of Bing Cherries- saved for a special occasion 

Episode #22- Less is More

May 06, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.3 MB

Motherhood has never changed, but circumstances certainly have and that has changed how mothers have done it

ILTS #1-22- Less is More

May 06, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

Motherhood has never changed, but circumstances certainly have and that has had led to this most interesting story.

ILTS #1-21- The Bad Shepherd

April 29, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes

The Story of a selfish 15-year-old Shepherd who learned how the entertainment industry works

Episode #21- The Bad Shepherd

April 29, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes - 7.37 MB

How a selfish 15-year-old Shepherd learned how the entertainment industry works

ILTS #1-20- Climbing Out of a Box

April 22, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes

A story to help those who have been misjudged

Episode #20- Climbing Out of a Box

April 22, 2019 04:30 - 5 minutes - 7.36 MB

A story to help those who have been misjudged

Episode #19- How to Heal a Sharpie

April 17, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes - 5.1 MB

A humorous account of a couples differing opinion on worn out office supplies

ILTS #1-19- How to Heal a Sharpie

April 17, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes

A humorous story of a couples differing opinion on worn out office supplies

ILTS #1-17- The Grinder and the Villain

April 15, 2019 04:30 - 3 minutes

The Story of a man who wanted to retire and the villain who stopped him

Episode #17- The Grinder and the Villain

April 15, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MB

A man who wanted to retire and the villain who stopped him

Episode #16- The Builder

April 08, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes - 6.22 MB

A man who was accused of taking loyalty and honesty too far

ILTS #1-16- The Builder

April 08, 2019 04:30 - 4 minutes

The story of a man accused of taking loyalty and honesty too far.