Great Big Story
Great Big Story is back with new videos every week! Originally launched in 2015, winning critical acclaim and countless awards before closing down in 2020. The brand is now part of whynow Media, a company devoted to the art of storytelling. Headquartered in London and working with teams around the world, our studios create and distribute micro docs and short films, as well as series. Our producers work hard to discover the untold, the overlooked and the flat-out amazing.
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đž Surf's up! In Dorset, the Dog Surfing Championship is more than just a day at the beach. From pups in Hawaiian shirts to paddleboard races and full-on surf heats, this eccentric festival proves that manâs best friend can also be manâs best surf buddy. Meet the dogs making waves on Britainâs coastline. đđś
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In case you missed it: Mascot camp isnât just about big costumes and funny dances, itâs a full-on training ground. From learning the walk, to working props, to hyping up a stadium crowd, we followed aspiring mascots as they turned practice into performance. đ
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đŻđľ In case you missed it: We pulled together 5 of our wildest, most wonderful stories from Japan into one epic compilation. From extreme snowball fights to the worldâs stinkiest superfood, and even guitars built for rock legends, these tales show Japan like youâve never seen it before!
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âď¸ We spent a day in the Arctic Circle with a guide on Svalbard, a place of raw beauty, polar bears, and life at the edge of the world. But now weâre curious: Could you see yourself living in a place like this? Full video here in case you missed it: https://youtu.be/EUDdDt4LPPM
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NEW VIDEO: Think being a mascot is just clowning around? At Keystone Mascots training camp, itâs anything but. From perfecting the mascot walk to learning crowd-pleasing tricks, Erinâs camp transforms everyday people into full-fledged characters. And it all builds to one big moment: performing live at a baseball game!
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Backgammon is thousands of years old, but its greatest story belongs to Akiko Yazawa. Sheâs a world champion who not only mastered the game, but also overcame a life-changing battle with cancer. From ancient origins to modern-day strategy, discover how one woman became unstoppable at the worldâs oldest board game. Watch below!
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In case you missed it đ - New Yorkâs best food stories arenât always found in fancy restaurants. From Harlemâs chopped cheese to Cuban-Chinese fusion, Indonesian street food in a grocery store to a Dominican diner hidden behind a freight door, this video takes you inside the cityâs most unexpected dining experiences. Every bite has a story, check it out!
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It drives like a car, floats like a boat, and turns heads everywhere it goes. Meet the Amphicar 770, the worldâs most iconic boat car. In this story, we hit the road and the water with a superfan whoâs owned 15 of them (and once used his Amphicar in a real rescue!). Check it out below.
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Bali completely shuts down for 24 hours during Nyepi, the Day of Silence. Could you go 24 hours with no lights, no traffic, and no Wi-Fi? Full piece here: https://youtu.be/KR7DtTPQUwk
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NEW VIDEO - Backgammon đ˛ may be thousands of years old, but its greatest stories are still being written. Meet Akiko Yazawa, a world champion who not only mastered the ancient game, but also faced (and beat) a battle with cancer. Along the way, uncover the origins of backgammon, the basics of play, and the strategies that separate casual rollers from true champions. Check it out!
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