Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

Season 32021

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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6 Episodes

E01 Vinyl Record and Airstream

Discover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.

July 15, 2021

E02 Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat

Learn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.

July 15, 2021

E03 Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves

The stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.

July 23, 2021

E04 Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe

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.

July 30, 2021

E05 Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet

Learn how the Slinky and cast iron skillet have endured for generations.

August 6, 2021

E06 Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher

Discover how rocking chairs, roller skates and pitchers are made.

August 13, 2021

Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

E01 Vinyl Record and Airstream

E02 Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat

E03 Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves

E04 Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe

E05 Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet

E06 Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher

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E01 Vinyl Record and Airstream

E02 Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat

E03 Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves

E04 Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe

E05 Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet

E06 Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher