2016

S1.E1 ∙ 6-Year-Old Basketball Girl

Mon, Sep 26, 2016

6-year-old Jaliyah Manuel can dribble better than anyone you know and she's already set on a career in the WNBA.

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S1.E2 ∙ Grandma Gamer

Wed, Jul 20, 2016

80-year-old Shirley Curry defies grandma stereotypes by becoming one of the oldest avid Skyrim players in the world. She believes video games keep her mind active and says other people her age could benefit greatly from slaying virtual dragons.

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S1.E3 ∙ Cat House

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

When Lynea Lattanzio gave up her home to care for stray and abandoned cats twenty years ago, she never could have imagined how successful it would become. As the founder and director of California's Cat House on the Kings, she has helped save the lives of more than 30,000 cats and has dedicated the rest of her life to saving even more.

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S1.E4 ∙ Weed Nuns

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The Sisters of the Valley is a medicinal cannabis company run by Christine Meeusen and Darcy Johnson in California's central valley. Their mission is to erase the negative stigma around weed and end human suffering as best they can. The nun outfits aren't worn as part of any organized religion but rather as a sign of devotion to the plant.

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S1.E5 ∙ Dirty Cop's Redemption

Mon, Sep 12, 2016

In 2008, police officer Andrew Collins framed an innocent man for drug possession, lied under oath and sent the man to prison for a crime he didn't commit. Andrew was subsequently caught and served jail time. Through an unbelievable twist of fate, he is now close friends with the man he sent away. They work together at a coffee shop in Michigan.

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S1.E6 ∙ Meet a Real-Life Fangsmith

Mon, Jun 06, 2016

A former dental technician who now goes by the name Father Sebastiaan travels the world fitting real-life vampires with custom fangs. In this video, he explains how his unusual occupation gives his life purpose.

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S1.E7 ∙ Temple of Free Speech

Fri, Aug 05, 2016

The Satanic Temple of Los Angeles, co-founded by 50-year-old William Morrison, was established not as a religious order but as a political movement whose primary mission is to defend first amendment rights against the encroachment of the American Christian agenda. Here, Morrison explains why the group has marked the day 6/6/16 with a visit to City Hall in Lancaster, CA.

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S1.E8 ∙ Mermaid School

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

At the Los Angeles Mermaid School, swimmers get to explore the world from just beneath the surface. According to Virginia Hankins, the resident instructor, becoming a mermaid is the perfect way to put aside bad habits and escape the normal routine.

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S1.E9 ∙ Adult Literacy

Sun, Sep 17, 2017

Wanda is 47 years old and just recently learned how to read. She was only in the 10th grade when she dropped out of school. After being involved with Project Literacy, she's learning to read and write, and it's changed her life - she even wrote her own children's book, "The Little Chicken Named Pong-Pong," a fresh retelling of the classic story "Chicken Little."

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S1.E10 ∙ 8-Year-Old Skater Pro

Wed, Nov 09, 2016

Eight-year-old Sky Brown came to America from Japan with her parents and younger brother, Ocean, to skateboard...and she's making plenty of waves in the process. Just this year, Sky became the youngest girl to compete against adults at the Vans' Open Pro Series. But shaking up the male-dominated sport is hardly a big deal. For Sky, if she can inspire future generations of girls to pursue their dream.

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S1.E11 ∙ Biggest Football Player Ever

Mon, Jul 18, 2016

7-foot 440-pound high school senior John Krahn, 17, just might be the largest football player ever. But even though he towers over his competition, Krahn's life aspirations aren't all football - so what does someone his size dream about becoming if the NFL doesn't come knocking?

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S1.E12 ∙ Braco the Gazer

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Long ago, Braco gave up speaking in order to show the world the healing power of his gaze. In a world filled with new age spiritualism and belief, is Braco The Gazer the real thing? With no evidence to confirm, skeptics remain doubtful despite the growing number of followers who come from around the world to attend one of his events for healing.

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S1.E13 ∙ World Beard Champ

Sun, Sep 24, 2017

At the 2017 World Beard and Mustache Championships in Austin, Texas, previous National World Freestyle Beard Champion Jason Kiley won once again, taking home Best in Show. Uniting whiskers in a cultural event like no other, the event hosts more than 1,000 competitors, fans and beard enthusiasts.

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S1.E14 ∙ Bug Whisperer

Tue, Mar 28, 2017

Aaron Rodriguez of the Bronx has a massive collection of huge and rare bugs, as well as a NYU Biology Master's Degree on them (thesis covers Tomato Horn Worms); but what sets him apart is his reasons for collecting.

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S1.E15 ∙ Cannabis Kitty

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Meet the newest consumer of medical marijuana - family pets. When traditional methods fail, pet owners like Lisa Mastramico are turning to edible CBD oils (cannabis refined specifically for animals) to alleviate pain problems. She, along with other proponents, are finding that weed is significantly decreasing her cat's pain and allowing it to live a normal life again.

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S1.E16 ∙ Books for Barbershops

Tue, Aug 01, 2017

With low reading engagement and literacy rates still a problem in black communities, Barbershop Books, the debut program from Harlem's Reading Holiday Project, Inc., is Alvin Irby's attempt to even the playing field.

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S1.E17 ∙ Chainsaw Artist

Mon, Jan 09, 2017

There's something dangerous about Stacy Poitras' sculptures. One mistake while carving could result in a ruined chainsaw carving...or even worse. But that's to be expected when he's using a chainsaw as a paintbrush. After dropping out of art school to pursue chainsaw art as part of CMT's Chainsaw Gang, Stacy has gained a new perspective on life and what it means to be an artist.

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S1.E18 ∙ Bourbon Master

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

29-year-old Marianne Barnes is Kentucky's first female master distiller since Prohibition. As a chemical engineering undergraduate at the University of Louisville, she stumbled upon the region's sacred craft.

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S1.E19 ∙ Daddy Daughter Hair School

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

Phil Morgese started the free Daddy Daughter Hair Factory in Daytona Beach, Florida, as a way to encourage dads to spend time with their young daughters. As a single father, Phil realized that all girls need support from a male figure and this was the perfect way to throw out gender rules and connect with his. Now, 34 classes later, his idea is really starting to catch on.

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S1.E20 ∙ DIY Breasts

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

When Barb Demorest learned she had breast cancer, she had no idea that her diagnosis would change her life -- and thousands more. After her mastectomy, being given a free knit breast prosthetic didn't just rekindle her hope for the future.

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S1.E21 ∙ Extreme Couponing

Wed, Feb 01, 2017

A Virginia woman is using coupons to help feed thousands of people in need. Her goal: To feed 30,000 people by her 30th birthday - without spending a dime.

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S1.E22 ∙ Bug Chef

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

The Bug Chef, aka David George Gordon, released an insect-based cookbook in 1998 and has been cooking with bugs ever since, a traveling chef sauteing scorpions for cheering crowds.

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S1.E23 ∙ Food Truck for the Homeless

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

Founded by Ravi and Jacquelin Singh in DTLA, Share A Meal is a food truck dedicated to providing free burritos to homeless people. They believe that a full spiritual experience requires daily actions of service and sharing.

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S1.E24 ∙ Goat Yoga

Wed, Jan 04, 2017

Bring your own mat, the goats are provided at Lainey Morse's backyard yoga class. And if you think this type of practice will never catch on, think again - there's already more than 600 people on the waiting list.

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S1.E25 ∙ Handi the Gamer

Tue, Mar 07, 2017

At a time when the internet can be a devastating place for young people, Michael "Handi" Olson has found his home on Twitch, the popular streaming website for gamers.

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S1.E26 ∙ I Have a Stutter

Wed, Jul 27, 2016

For 20-year-old Ray Demnitz, having a severe stutter has gone from a curse to a blessing in disguise -- all thanks to a change in perspective.

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S1.E27 ∙ I'm a Furry

Wed, Jun 29, 2016

19-year-old Christopher from California deals with his social anxiety by dressing up as a neon green fox named Kona. But it's not just about making himself feel better, it's about spreading the happiness as far as it will go.

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S1.E28 ∙ Cat Whisperer

Sun, Aug 06, 2017

Cat behavior consultant Daniel Quagliozzi solves crises of the feline kind for hundreds of human clients. With a decade of experience working for the San Francisco SPCA and running his own consulting business, Go Cat Go!, the Bay Area's own cat whisperer preaches that understanding cat behavior and body language.

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S1.E29 ∙ Limbless Crossfit

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

To excel at cross-fit, you need strength and determination. For Lindsay Hilton, who was born without arms and legs, she got that...and then some.

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S1.E30 ∙ Mr. Okra of New Orleans

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

In the vibrant city of New Orleans, Mr. Okra is a man like no other. For the last 50 years, Arthur Robinson, aka Mr. Okra, has been delivering fresh produce in the back of his pickup truck to his community. It's enough to make him quite the celebrity in his little pocket of the world.

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S1.E31 ∙ Nude Yoga

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

Provides sage, inclusive spaces where people can exercise in the nude.

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S1.E32 ∙ Obama Impersonator

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

With his uncanny resemblance to the 44th President of the United States, Reggie has become the most famous Barack Obama impersonator in the world.

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S1.E33 ∙ Professional Cuddler

Mon, Dec 05, 2016

Meet Fei, a professional cuddler with Cuddle Sanctuary in Santa Monica, California. For $80 an hour, Fei treats her clients to one-on-one cuddling sessions and group workshops about consent and touch. Despite constant misunderstandings of her profession, Fei explains that her therapy is about more than and sex, it's about helping others discover intimacy through hugs and release through touch.

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S1.E34 ∙ Recycling Kid

Sun, Mar 05, 2017

At 3 years old, Ryan became obsessed with recycling, and how it can help save the environment, and decided to start his own business - Ryan's Recycling Company.

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S1.E35 ∙ Restoring the Rainforest

Wed, Oct 12, 2016

A Brazilian man "reforested" a patch of barren land - seed by seed - in order to create 77 acres of rain-forest.

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S1.E36 ∙ Pro Competitive Eater

Sun, Sep 03, 2017

Competitive eater Molly Schuyler is currently ranked the #1 Female Independent Competitive Eater in the world. Her most impressive stats include 20 pounds of steak in 20 minutes, 440 wings to beat El Wingador in the Wing Bowl, and has earned $130k+ (and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle) so far.

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S1.E37 ∙ Roller Girls

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

This is the world of roller derby, the high-speed, full contact sport that pits skater against skater. The only thing more intense than the sport are the girls who play it.

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S1.E38 ∙ Speedcubers

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

Welcome to the world of speed-cubing, the fast-paced puzzle competition that is growing in popularity around the world - even if you've never heard of it. Cubers like Michael Young, from West Hollywood, are battling to see who can solve the Rubik's cube in the fastest time.

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S1.E39 ∙ DDR Hero

Tue, Aug 08, 2017

After winning a Guinness World Record for Guitar Hero at the height of its craze, Chris Chike, known online as iamchris4life, is being recognized as a Dance Dance Revolution master. This year, he was crowned the 2017 international DDR champion at Japan's 6th Annual Konami Arcade Championship Finals -- the first time Americans were allowed to compete.

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S1.E40 ∙ Superman of Hollywood Boulevard

Mon, Aug 01, 2016

48-year-old Christopher Dennis' life didn't go as planned. After some early success as an actor and model, Dennis struggled with drugs and eventually found himself on Hollywood Boulevard, working for tips from tourists as a Superman impersonator. Still, Dennis finds purpose in brightening other peoples' lives.

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S1.E41 ∙ California's Teen Smokers

Mon, Sep 19, 2016

California raised the age of smoking from 18 to 21 in June, leaving thousands of young smokers in the lurch with no way to legally purchase the cigarettes they're now dependent on. They're not happy about it.

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S1.E42 ∙ The Homeless Jedi

Mon, Jul 04, 2016

32-year-old Ace Venom (his legal name) identifies as a Jedi realist. And like Jedi from Star Wars films, Ace relies upon a philosophy of righteousness and helping others to endure his day-to-day struggles in Portland, where rising rent prices have left him and his fiancee homeless.

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S1.E43 ∙ Therapy Pig

Wed, Feb 08, 2017

Pigs can't fly, but at San Francisco's International Airport, Lilou the therapy pig is turning heads. As part of the airport's Wag Brigade, Lilou helps bring a bit of happiness to what otherwise might be a stressful day of flying. While airports pigs are rare, therapy animals aren't. More than 30 states already employ their own team of therapy dogs. And during stressful times, anything helps.

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S1.E44 ∙ Dog Hair Clothes

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Jeannie Sanke of Evanston, Illinois, knits with one of the world's most unusual materials: wool from dog hair.

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S1.E45 ∙ The Treeman of Venice

Mon, Jul 25, 2016

57-year-old Lonell Powell, AKA Treeman, explains why it's important to stop and smell the roses.

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S1.E46 ∙ Urban Beekeeping

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

Some people have dogs, George Langworthy has bees. In Los Angeles, where it is now legal to keep hives in your backyard, George is one of a number of beekeepers helping to preserve bee species that have seen a severe drop in numbers over the last several years. And his work could not be any more important.

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S1.E47 ∙ Dog Retirement Home

Sun, Aug 27, 2017

In Elk Rapids, Kim Skarritt runs the Silver Muzzle Cottage, Michigan's only dog hospice. Many of the dogs there were lifelong pets who've since been abandoned. So far, she's taken in 93 rescue dogs, some even near death.

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S1.E48 ∙ Snake Venom Extractor

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Jim Harrison has been milking snakes for their venom for the last 41 years -- that's 1000 extractions a week, nine accidents and five times on life support.

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S1.E49 ∙ Wheelchair Pups

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

In Rosharon, Texas Laurie and Larry Miller combine their skills as a Vet Tech and pipe-welder to make custom wheelchairs for disabled dogs, giving them a second chance at mobility, play, and normal lives.

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S1.E50 ∙ Beer Pong Champ

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

Andrew Borys from Calgary, also known as: BBS DoingNothing, is the most impressive beer pong player you've ever seen. He nails cup after cup in a pyramid stack, hits 'em across the room with a pitching wedge, all day long.

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