Behind The Story Show

About Behind The Story Show

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 that shaped their path. From business and creativity to leadership, culture, innovation, and reinvention, Behind The Story brings you candid conversations that reveal not just what people achieved, but what it took to get there. If you are building something, chasing a vision, navigating change, or looking for stories that educate, inspire, and challenge the way you think, this show is for you. Join us as we go behind the success, behind the struggle, and Behind The Story.

Publisher

Jelani Gonzalez

Category

business · government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2026

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   What to Do After You Sell Your Business: Rebuilding Identity After an Exit

   Adam Roach, founder of I Love Coaching Co., shares his personal journey of rebuilding identity after selling his businesses, offering insights for founders navigating post-exit transitions.

2. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Can They Strip Your Citizenship? Both Sides of the Omar Case

   Host [Host Name] interviews legal experts on the complexities of denaturalization and the U.S. government's ability to revoke citizenship.

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   What If 1% Could Fund the Entire Government?

   Host Jelani Gonzalez interviews author Gary Barnes about his "receiving tax" proposal to fund the entire government with a single 1% tax.

Who has been a guest on Behind The Story Show

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• Adam Roach
• Gary Barnes
• Reid Robinson
• Connie Kwan
• Celeste Warren

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