Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things — Season 1
About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Vinyl Record and Airstream
Aired 15 July 2021 • 25 min
Discover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.
2. Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat
Aired 15 July 2021 • 25 min
Learn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.
3. Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves
Aired 23 July 2021 • 25 min
The stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.
4. Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe
Aired 30 July 2021 • 25 min
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.
5. Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet
Aired 6 August 2021 • 25 min
Learn how the Slinky and cast iron skillet have endured for generations.
6. Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher
Aired 13 August 2021 • 25 min
Discover how rocking chairs, roller skates and pitchers are made.