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Stories Worth Hearing
Stories Worth Hearing
Stories Worth Hearing, hosted by John Quick, is the evolution of the award-winning podcast United States of Small Business. In Season One, John spoke with small business owners from across the country, highlighting the grit, innovation, and determination that define American entrepreneurship. Now in Season Two, Stories Worth Hearing broadens its scope—featuring conversations with people from all walks of life who have powerful stories to share. Whether it’s about building a business, overcoming adversity, leading with purpose, or leaving a legacy, each episode delivers authentic, meaningful.
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Stories Worth Hearing

Stories Worth Hearing

Stories Worth Hearing, hosted by John Quick, is the evolution of the award-winning podcast United States of Small Business. In Season One, John spoke with small business owners from across the country, highlighting the grit, innovation, and determination that define American entrepreneurship.

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Oct. 11, 2025

Christopher Ruddy: Building a Media Empire and the Rise of Newsmax

In this special episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick —who also writes his own national column for Newsmax —sits down with Christopher Ruddy , the founder and CEO behind one of America’s most impactful media succ...

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Oct. 7, 2025

What It’s Really Like to Start an In-Person Podcast — Lessons from Cr…

If you’ve ever dreamed about starting a podcast, this episode gives you a rare look at what it’s really like — from someone living it right now. Host John Quick sits down with Manny Coelho , creator and host of The State I Am...

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Oct. 3, 2025

Stories Worth Hearing: From Honky-Tonk Roots to Country to the Bone w…

Welcome to Stories Worth Hearing . I’m your host, John Quick, and today we’ve got a special episode for all the country music fans out there. My guests are Lan Law — the powerhouse brother duo of Lance Curtis and Lawson Wayne...

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Sept. 11, 2025

From Trump Towers to Bentley Residences: Gil Dezer’s Blueprint for Lu…

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Gil Dezer, the Miami developer who turned bold ideas into global landmarks. From his father’s first development in New York to his own groundbreaking p...

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Sept. 8, 2025

The John Lee Bishop Story: From Megachurch Pastor to Drug Cartel, Fed…

The John Lee Bishop story is almost too unbelievable to be true. He built a thriving megachurch of more than 5,000 people, spoke at Christian events across the globe, and published widely read Christian books. But when his li...

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Aug. 29, 2025

$39 a month for College?? Yes, Newlane University Is Making It Possib…

What if you could earn a fully accredited college degree for the price of your monthly phone bill? That’s not a fantasy—it’s reality at Newlane University . In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down...

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Reviews

What A Great Show! Never heard of it before!

"I just listened to two episodes, and I love this. It's a show where the host is not an arrogant prick and talks to interesting people. It's so good."

Tina Newwell | Sept. 9, 2025

Amazing!

"The John Lee Bishop Episode was so epic. Talk about a cool life story."

Sarah Gardner | Sept. 9, 2025