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The Good News Podcast

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Ep 283Neil's Straw

Good things that are happening all over to help reduce the use of plastic.

Jan 9, 20194 min

Ep 282The Far Side of the Moon

Colleen and Neil discuss new moon developments. What's going on up there anyway?

Jan 7, 20194 min

Ep 2812018 - Not So Bad

Please support the show and send us your money so we can keep doing the tough work, so you don't have too.https://www.patreon.com/thegoodnewspodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jan 4, 20194 min

Ep 280Another Returned Painting

Colleen and Neil share a story about another stolen piece of art getting returned to it's home.

Jan 3, 20193 min

Ep 279Put A Ring On It.... but no so fast

Colleen and Neil talk marriage and the bennies of waiting till you're brain is done maturing.

Jan 2, 20196 min

Ep 278The Good News About 2019 -- Podcast Update!

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Colleen and Neil talk about what is and is not changing about the podcast in 2019.

Jan 1, 20192 min

Ep 277New Year, New Renewables

Colleen and Neil share good news coming from the financial realm about renewable energy.

Jan 1, 20194 min

Ep 276Squad Goals 2019

Happy New Year's Eve! Colleen and Neil talk about their 2019 hopes, dreams and goals.

Dec 31, 20189 min

Ep 2752018 Favorites By Neil

Neil shares some of his favorite Good News Podcast Episodes from 2018. Do you have a favorite? Let us know!

Dec 28, 20188 min

Ep 274Colleen's Favorite Episodes of 2018

In 2018 we brought the good news, here are a few of Colleen's favorites. Tomorrow you'll hear from Neil!

Dec 27, 20189 min

Ep 273Amy Cesal's DayDoh Project

For today's episode, we connected with Amy Cesal who has been working on a project to make data visualization more fun, more personal, and more colorful.

Dec 26, 20187 min

Ep 272Carols by Katie: Revisited

In honor of the holiday, we're rerunning one of our favorite episodes. Happy holidays and merry Christmas!

Dec 25, 20185 min

Ep 271Carols by Katie 2: Let's Get Poppy

Special guest Katie Klein serenades us with more Christmas songs.

Dec 24, 20187 min

Ep 270The Drones of Vanuatu

Colleen and Neil dish on a new drone- one of Neil's favorite things.

Dec 21, 20183 min

Ep 269Farout

A tiny pink light is the farthest of all the planets and it's 11 BILLION miles from the Sun. Think about that.

Dec 20, 20184 min

Ep 267Dancing 🇭🇹

KFAI Minnesota community radio reporter Anna Stitt brings us a story about a Haitian dance company in the heart of Minnesota.

Dec 19, 20186 min

Ep 268Keanu, the Caring

Colleen and Neil talk about mitzvahs and Keanu Reeves.

Dec 18, 20188 min

Ep 266Space Art

Today we hear from Dixie Treichel, a reporter at KFAI Minnesota community radio. This piece tells the story of Sculptor Sara Hanson who created bio-scenic public art sculptures designed to share images between earthlings and outer space. Also, Colleen has trouble saying words.

Dec 17, 20185 min

Ep 265Wiki Woman: Fanny Bullock Workman

Another excellent article about another excellent woman of history!

Dec 14, 20183 min

Ep 264Bike Messenger Bliss

We are back talking with bike friend Drew about his time as a Chicago bike messenger.

Dec 13, 20186 min

Ep 263Jose Andres: Chef and Peace Prize Nominee

A message of good news from the worlds of disaster relief and gastronomy.

Dec 12, 20184 min

Ep 260Meet these adorable dogs

Colleen and Neil present some descriptions of really great dogs at One Tail At A Time dog rescue. Quick go adopt a dog!

Dec 11, 20188 min

Ep 262Londoners Tapping for Charity

We get introspective in a story about a new way to help those in need.

Dec 10, 20185 min

Ep 259Zuri

To learn more about Zuri visit their website. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 7, 20186 min

Ep 261Sinatra The Houndini

A tale about a pupper that escaped and had some journey.

Dec 6, 20183 min

Ep 258Toilets and Wombats

Some special news about toilets and new findings about wombats.

Dec 5, 20183 min

Ep 256Ear Hustle

To listen to Ear Hustle click here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 4, 20185 min

Ep 257Mosaic Lost, Mosaic Found

Find out what happened to a long lost mosaic that has recently been recovered.

Dec 3, 20181 min

Ep 255Kitty Cat Meow

A cat-lovers dream job is posted on the Internet and the world cheers.

Nov 30, 20183 min

Ep 254A Great Twitter Reconnect

We're always trying to learn more about our audience, take this survey if you want to help us build a better show in 2019! Thanks! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 29, 20183 min

Ep 2531 Billion $$$

Please read the Hansjörg Wyss New York Times Op-Ed here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 28, 20182 min

Ep 252InSight Has Landed!

We're always trying to learn more about our audience, take this survey if you want to help us build a better show in 2019! Thanks! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 27, 20183 min

Ep 251Wiki Woman: Mary Anning

Today we're sharing some info about Mary Anning- an English fossil hunter! (Sorry about the sound quality, we weren't able to get into the studio like we normally would!)

Nov 26, 20182 min

Ep 250Run Love Run

Two wins, love and running a marathon. Listen to find out.

Nov 23, 20182 min

Ep 249Thanksgiving, get thankful

Happy Thanksgiving for the GNP

Nov 22, 20185 min

Ep 248Ikea Double Trouble!

We're always trying to learn more about our audience, take this survey if you want to help us build a better show in 2019! Thanks! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 21, 20183 min

Ep 247Thailands Beaches and Thailand's Sharks

We're always trying to learn more about our audience, take this survey if you want to help us build a better show in 2019! Thanks! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 20, 20183 min

Ep 246One Tail At A Time

Learn more about One Tail and the dogs available for adoption on their very lovely website. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 19, 20187 min

Ep 245'Za

'Za as in Pizza, need we say more.

Nov 16, 20184 min

Ep 244UPS Goes Green With Bikes

Colleen and Neil chat about a green development at UPS.

Nov 15, 20183 min

Ep 243FL Votes No On Galloping Greyhounds

Colleen and Neil mull over a new amendment that has passed in FL.

Nov 14, 20182 min

Ep 242Pee Pee Bricks

Colleen and Neil share some exciting news about a new technique to make pee pee more useful.

Nov 13, 20182 min

Ep 241Truman

To follow Truman on his adventures check out his Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 12, 201810 min

Ep 240October Books, Southampton, UK

Colleen and Neil discuss a bookstore that had a bunch of books to move and the help of volunteers to do it.

Nov 9, 20183 min

Ep 239Election Diversity !yay!

Join us as we celebrate all the diversity of elected officials in the Midterms. Good work happened but we still have a long way to go.

Nov 8, 20183 min

Ep 238The Power of Palau

Colleen and Neil share MORE good news about the island nation of Palau.

Nov 7, 20183 min

Ep 236We Heart Bikes

Our friend talks about bikes and we love it!

Nov 6, 20186 min

Ep 237A Moment for Opportunity

Colleen and Neil update listeners on the status of Opportunity on Mars.

Nov 5, 20183 min

Ep 235Library Looks

Here's a link to the NYPL Grow Up work fashion "menu". inventory of the work accessories the program offered for loan when it started in August. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 2, 20185 min

Ep 234Starbucks Signing Store

Colleen and Neil discuss a new Starbucks opening in Washington DC built to better serve hearing impaired customers.

Nov 1, 20182 min