
Welcome to Behind The Story Show, a long-form interview podcast hosted by Jelani Gonzalez that goes beyond the headlines to uncover the real journeys behind extraordinary people and powerful ideas.
Each week, Jelani sits down with entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, creators, leaders, and change-makers to explore the defining moments, hard-earned lessons, personal challenges, and bold decisions tha... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

He was born in Jamaica, named Robert Kennedy III by a grandfather who said it "with such glee" — and he's spent his life turning that name into a conversation starter. In this episode of Behind the Story, Jelani Gonzalez sits down with communication ... more
Back where we started — except this time, it's different. The same judge who was forced to lift her block on Trump's mail-ballot rule put a new one right back up, days later — and for the first time in five months, a federal court actually ruled on w... more
We told you two days ago this story wasn't over — it moved even faster than expected. A federal judge has now ruled that the Trump administration violated her own court order restricting mail ballot rules... and then declined to do anything about it.... more
The Supreme Court just ruled 6-3 on who controls your mail-in ballot — but by its own admission, the ruling doesn't decide if any of it is actually legal. "Time will tell," the Court wrote. So what did the justices actually decide today, and what did... more
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Jelani Gonzalez was an attentive, kind, and fully engaged host from start to finish and that made me feel genuinely seen and heard. He asked insightful questions, listened closely, and knew how to draw out meaningful parts of my background in a way that felt natural, respectful, and deeply human.
What stood out most was his ability to create space for both depth and clarity. The conversation on career change, self-trust, reinvention, and identity felt grounded and real (not rushed or surface-le... more
Jenali is a wonderful man, and his questions reflect that. It was an honest and natural conversation about all things books and all things life, and I loved it. If you're considering being a podcast guest, I couldn't recommend someone more highly. Thanks Jelani!
If you’ve wondered how someone you admired achieved success, this this show is for you. Jelani interviews fasincating guests and dives into their story to reveal the thoughts, behviours and actions that got them to where they are, in a way that we can all learn from their journeys and feel inspired to think differently about our own success.
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A long-form interview series that goes beyond surface-level success to reveal the journeys, decisions, and turning points of entrepreneurs, leaders, artists, and innovators. Episodes span business strategy, leadership, creativity, AI-enabled disruption, education, and personal growth, with a focus on how challenges, mindsets, and habits shaped remarkable outcomes. Listeners are likely drawn to practical lessons, candid storytelling, and frameworks they can apply to their own ventures, reinvention, or creative projects. A notable strength is the host's ability to eliciting thoughtful, human-centric reflections while exploring diverse industries and timely topics, from governance and wealth to technology, culture, and spirituality. This mix m... more
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Recent guests on Behind The Story Show include:
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2. George Tinsley
3. Gerard Barnes
4. David Nichol
5. Germain St-Denis
6. Daune Thompson
7. Dr. Brian Arnold
8. Dale Novella Anderson Lee
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