Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things
Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.
Cast
Carson Beck
Narrator (voice)
Seasons
E1Vinyl Record and Airstream
Jul 15, 2021
Discover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.
E2Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat
Jul 15, 2021
Learn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.
E3Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves
Jul 23, 2021
The stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.
E4Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe
Jul 30, 2021
A manufacturer shows what it takes to make a banjo from raw wood in Southern California. Then, learn how dirt is transformed into hand-painted ceramic tiles in Northern California and how a Pennsylvania shoemaker from 1888 revolutionized baby shoes.
E5Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet
Aug 6, 2021
Learn how the Slinky and cast iron skillet have endured for generations.
E6Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher
Aug 13, 2021
Discover how rocking chairs, roller skates and pitchers are made.
E1Lasso, Guitar and Skee-Ball
Oct 1, 2021
E2Jelly Bean, Sign, Snowboard
Oct 8, 2021
E3Dippin' Dots, Paper, Marbles
Oct 15, 2021
E4Applesauce, Teddy, Candy Cane
Oct 22, 2021
E5The Piano and Pea Whistle
Oct 29, 2021
E6Bowling Ball, Canoe, Pinball
Nov 5, 2021
E1Cowboy Hat
Feb 18, 2022
E2Cranberry Sauce
Feb 18, 2022
E3Pool Table
Feb 18, 2022
E4Lip Balm
Feb 25, 2022
E5Wafer Cookie
Feb 25, 2022
E6Hammocks
Feb 25, 2022
E7Hammers
Mar 4, 2022
E8Saddle
Mar 4, 2022
E9Fly Fishing Rod
Mar 4, 2022
E10Lawn Tractor
Mar 11, 2022
E11Surfboard
Mar 11, 2022
E12Grill
Mar 11, 2022
E13Skateboard
Mar 18, 2022
E14Washing Machine
Mar 18, 2022
E15Football
Mar 18, 2022
Videos
Storyline
Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.
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