The Story Trek - Season 5

Todd Hansen knocks on strangers' doors where he finds amazing stories from everyday people.

Todd braves single-digit temperatures in Colorado to find amazing stories from the local residents.

Todd ends up at the home of Troy Riley, who was in jail just a few hours earlier.

Todd meets a WWII veteran, the Killen family, and a Floridian glass harp player.

Todd Hansen heads to Tooele, Utah, and meets a rapper, a mechanic, and a Vietnam War veteran.

Todd goes to Arkansas and meets an immigrant mother and a trucker who experienced a health scare.

Todd meets Vicki Darais, who’s tragedy inspired her to be a physical therapist to help others.

Todd travels to Ohio and meets widower Chuck LaPrad. Bob Placier talks about his model airplanes.

Todd meets Tanisha Jackson and Jeremy Hansen of West Valley City, survivors of gang violence.

Todd Hansen interviews Claudia Castro who shares how she stays positive when times get tough.

Todd interviews returned missionaries and their experience with coming home.

Todd learns about Josh Hurst’s near-death experience and Ashlee Egbert tells about her recovery.

Todd goes to Oregon and meets an artist named Jonathan Kort who is passionate about mental health.

Todd hears the story of Dave Johnston, an Air Force veteran with a passion for genealogy.

In Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Todd meets Sharon Carey who shares her wisdom about having hope.

In Lebanon, Connecticut, Todd meets Cheryl Wilhelm and learns about her journey to find joy in life

Todd hears from Ryan Deems, a recovering addict who used puppetry to help with his recovery.

In rural Washington, Todd meets Tom Barkholz and learns of his rocky journey to fatherhood.

Connie Server shares her experience of traveling through Ellis Island in the early 20th century.

In New Meadows, Idaho, Todd meets Archie Breedlove, a veteran who lives life to the fullest.

Todd Hansen hears stories from Erich Graf about his time as a flutist in the Utah Symphony.

Todd interviews leatherworker Slim McNaught and learns of his passion for cowboy poetry.

Sisters Lil Duncan and Betty Flom describe how the power of service gave them a new purpose in life

Todd travels to West Virginia where he hears the inspiring life stories of three veterans.

Todd gives a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the best interviews of the season came to be.

In Winslow, David Smith shares his goal to provide mental health services for at-risk youth.

Brian Hansen shares how he created an unexpected bond with an abandoned baby starling.

Todd travels to Mackinaw, Illinois and meets Lauryn Eitenmiller, a passionate young entrepreneur.

Roger Reaves shares how time in the Vietnam War inspires his artwork.

Todd meets Tom Hartoin, a Vietnam veteran with a passion for operating a ham radio.

Logan Beckstrand shares how his grandpa’s example has inspired him to strive for success.

Todd meets Claire Gregory, an artisan committed to restoring the historical homes in her city.

Todd interviews two women who inspire their small towns with their service and faith.

Best friends Greg Campbell and Greg Gibson share what makes their friendship so special.

In Columbia, Missouri, Todd meets local citizen Dick Parker and learns about his colorful life.

Cindy Hafen shares how a tragic plane accident helped her gain a new perspective on life.

Todd sits with his crew to give viewers a behind the scenes look at how The Story Trek is made.

Todd kicks off the season in Utah where Bill Martin shares his inspiring rags-to-riches story.

Todd interviews Dr. Mark Chu and learns what brought the Hong Kong native to the Midwest.

Todd meets Keith Duncan, an introverted rancher with a passion for inventing.

Todd hears Darry Duran’s mission to piece his life back together after serving time in prison.

David Hardy shares his journey of being a teenage symphony composer to becoming a full-time artist.

Todd meets aspiring radio personality Derek Shapiro who asks him to be a guest on his radio show.

Shelby Ronan shares her commitment to live life to the fullest after a recent MS diagnosis.

Todd meets Dean and Connie Larsen and learns the sweet secret behind their marriage of sixty years.

In Georgia, Todd meets two siblings with strikingly different personalities—Josie and Sam Engler.

Todd meets Virginia Miles, a golf-cart-driving grandma and troublemaker of her small town.

Todd meets foreign exchange student Vivi Lin and learns what brought her to Clines Corners.

Chrystal Julius shares how a near-death experience inspired her to face challenges in life head on.

In Hawaii, Todd interviews Warren Baba, a legacy islander whose family owns a popular shoe company.

Todd meets Fred Holly, a down-to-earth cowboy with a collection of over 700 pairs of cowboy boots.

Shirley Prettyman shares how she provided for her family after becoming a widow with eight children

Todd meets Ashley McQuivey who details her fight with chronic lyme disease.

Todd meets Charlie Helquist and hears his story of overcoming addiction and finding joy in sobriety

Natoya Edison-Tate shares how a recent diagnosis has prevented her from traveling the world.

Cheyanne Talbot shares how her family has united following her son’s unexpected death.

Kim and Rob Rose share how their romance in Japan led them to become busy parents.

Emily Canton details how taking care of her niece with Dandy-Walker syndrome has changed her life.

Larry Crowley tells Todd of the years he spent riding the rails across the country to find work.

Eric Sether shares a cautionary tale about the choices that destroyed his marriage.

Todd takes a look back at season five and shares some of his favorite stories from his travels.

Daniel Messick shares how he sobered up to follow his calling and become a missionary.

Tina Davis lives each day as though it is $100 and she has the choice of how to spend it.

Denita Conway honors her mother’s legacy by creating a bright future for her daughters.

Todd meets Davey Smith and hears how a tragic shotgun accident gave him a new perspective on life.

Janie Overby takes Todd by surprise with her “chicken dance” and her commitment to raise her nephew

Melinda Roalstad shares her groundbreaking work in researching and treating concussions.

David Cioffi describes leaving behind his dreams in order to support his family.

Todd meets florist Robert Waite and learns how a stray cat changed his life.

Paula Towne uses her art to heal from years of abuse and bless other people’s lives.

Judy Jett details the ways her husband communicates with her from the afterlife.

Todd kicks off the season in New Jersey and struggles to find people who will share their stories.

Veteran Roy Huff shares how medals and a successful career pale in comparison to his marriage.

Todd meets Adus Dorsey, a man committed to preserving the histories of the people in his town.

Chris Fannin donates all of the proceeds of her thrift store to nonprofits in her community.

Todd sits down with Matt Burn and learns how he has adapted to life without vision.

Todd winds up in Ketchikan, Alaska, where he meets 11-year-old Patrick Garcia, an aspiring NBA star

Arvilla Fawcett shares her story of serving others through music over the past 70 years.

Dave Cunetta shares his redemption story following years of drug abuse.

Todd celebrates the 100th episode of The Story Trek with a visit to his very first guests.

Trista Doll and Wonu Ogunfowora make a name for themselves in the musical Sister Act.

Robert Rippley shares the experience that led him to gain a new outlook on life.

Jen Jones shares how her brother changed her life by taking her in and giving her a stable home.

Todd meets Blair Clark, a musician who turned his life around for the youth in his community.

Bazan Romero shares why he left academic life behind to take care of his mother.

Scott Livingston shares how his faith led him to donate a kidney.

Dr. Lorna H. Harris describes her difficult battle with breast cancer.

Mary Delgadillo shares her story of coming to America to give her daughters a solid future.

Tina Craig shares how she’s turning her heartbreak into hope following her unexpected divorce.

Tom Williams shares how a mining accident led him to become a full-time artist.

Barney Florez tells Todd of his time in prison and the commitment he made to serve others.

Todd travels to Santa Claus, Indiana, and learns about the town that celebrates Christmas year-roun

Todd meets the Cantrell family who share how a tragedy brought their family closer together.

Ken Taniguchi shares how he left Japan to forge his own path.

Kieven Williams describes how he honors his father’s legacy by giving back to his community.

Ryan Christensen describes his faith during his daughter’s recent health scare.

Todd meets Kevin “Starsky” Montgomery, a man known for the service he gives to his community.

The Moimois share how their sister’s disability motivates them to succeed on the field.

Ben and Jayme Kendrick share their movie-like romance and their love of their blended family.

Todd meets lawyer Scotti Moser and learns how she opened her own law firm in her 20s.

Todd meets Ruben Puff, a young Italian who tells of his dream to one day live in America.

Carol Kurka tells Todd about her late husband’s legacy and the impact he had as a local pastor.