History builds the present. Where we are today is a result of where we have been. Yet, some of the stories that got us here have remained in the shadows. And the true stories of the people and inventions that have built our world are often lost to time. Our only hope for building a better future is to truly understand what got us to the present. From the famous, to the infamous, to the never heard of, these are the unknown backstories of people who have changed the world. In Season 8, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin uncovers the little known backstories of veterans who have built companies, products, and brands that have changed the way we live.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 17 minutes
episode 3: The 52nd Attempt
This is the story... of a team who really didn’t understand the notion of quitting. Because to them, every failure was one step closer to success. Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.
After Show - The Future Can Be Better Than The Past
In today's after show, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss the first two episodes of Season 6 of The Story. They highlight the big ideas from the stories this week that featured Oprah Winfrey (2:05) and Jim Carrey (6:40). They also share their favorite lessons and how to apply these ideas in your own life.
episode 2: You Won’t Succeed Until You’re Desperate
This is the story... of a man who learned his craft in the school of hard knocks. And when others would’ve thrown in the towel, he threw himself towards his dream. Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.
Welcome to The Story, Season 6!
Welcome to Season 6! This season of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.
episode 1: Dwell in Possibilities
This is the story... of a woman who suffered early on in life and turned that suffering into an empire. Season 6 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers who underwent radical personal transformations to better serve themselves, their loved ones, and civilization.
After Show - Chasing a Miracle
This is the final after show to close out Season 5 of The Story! Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss their favorite lessons from the stories that featured Christmas and The Super Bowl.
episode 8: Chasing Your Legacy
This is the story... of how a team and a coach developed an unstoppable mindset that launched one of the biggest winter “holidays” in history. Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.
episode 7: You’ll Need a Miracle
This is the story... of belief, miracles, and why you should never give up on things you want the most. Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.
After Show - Don’t Forget About Your Ancestors
Welcome to The Story After Show! Today, Chad Grills and Stephanie Postles discuss Episodes 5 and 6 of Season 5 of The Story. They highlight the BIG ideas from the stories this week that featured the Winter Solstice (0:55) and Hanukkah (4:34). They also discuss their favorite takeaways and what they did and didn't know about these stories before writing them.
episode 6: Victory Over Oppression
This is the story... of one man whose light was so bright that he helped many others find lights of their own. Season 5 of The Story features 8 stories of trailblazers paired with the beginnings of some of the most famous winter holidays.