The Good News Podcast

Lego is using a greener plastic- that's great news! Colleen and Neil chat Lego and talk with Peter, Neil's brother, who is a Lego master.

On today's episode, we are revisiting a Good News Podcast favorite. Big Shed audio shares an audio postcard from a cornbread--- that's right, cornbread-- festival in Tennessee.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ph.D. candidate Carly Ziter, tells Colleen and Neil the best news about how much impact your tiny itty bitty backyard can have on our planet.

KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media youth reporter Zubeyda Ahmed shares a powerful and universal story about her dad.

Neil and Colleen chat about an art heist in France.

Here is the Front Face Simpsons Tumblr link we mentioned on the episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If you are interested in learning more about Open Heart Magic visit their website. Tell 'em Neil and Colleen sent you! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Check out Julie Meridian's work on our new Instagram account! And check out Julie's art show, Natural Conclusions, on her website and Instagram account. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Neil and Colleen talk innovations in battery power thanks to Elon Musk. They also go on a tangent on how nice and/or crazy Elon Musk may or may not be. Also NDT please come on our show.

Lisa Beasley joins us again as we continue our conversation about Black Panther. In this episode Lisa talks about some of her favorite characters, and how might this move impact youth black youth in America.

Colleen and Neil talk with Lisa Beasley about Black Panther and why, what, and how much she loves it.

Neil and Colleen dish about some smart moves a girl scout made to get those cookies SOLD!

Three-year-old Fiona talks about a baby hippo also named Fiona.

Neil and Colleen talk about what songs make them very very happy. Then they share the song which has been scientifically proven to make you feel happy.

To learn more about Lynne and her work with Show Up Girls check out their website. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here is a link to the awesome Billy Joel cover featured in today's episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mr. Rogers stamps and pen pals!! Listen to find out more.

Colleen and Neil talk about new technology in the sport of curling. Neil can't say "stroke rate" without laughing.

Snowball vending machine.... need we say more? (A dollar gets you one a single ball "hand packed by real Minnesotans.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Cutting-edge laser technology reveals a whole new world. Colleen and Neil and discuss the perfect job for a fish and this episode contains laser sounds so, you're welcome.

For more information on Team Starkid's donation incentives for the Sarah's Circle Winter Walk, check that out here: https://goo.gl/SCkthn ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The world's largest healthcare initiative, "Modicare". Listen to find out more.

Colleen and Neil talk about love plus we hear voices from wise little humans tellings us their thoughts on love.

Colleen and Neil chat rockets, aliens, and heroes.

In celebration of Charles Darwin's birthday, we bring you a story from two young women scientists from the Galapagos.

Radioactive youth producer Angela Nguyen shares a story about high school senior overcoming hurdles both literally and figuratively.

Colleen and Neil talk about a blood donating champion and learn about a vampire facial first hand.

Guess what!? Babies having babies is at an all-time low. The Centers for Disease Control reports that teen pregnancy is down.

A crew of teenage girls are vying to be Jamaica's first synchronized swimming team.

Colleen and Neil talk about some good news they found in the NEWS!

Are you worried robots are taking over the world? Or maybe just your job? Colleen and Neil dive deep into a Pulse of the Nation poll asking just those questions.

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Colleen and Neil talk about preserving the art of pizza making.

Colleen and Neil discuss two restaurants with two great ideas about how to get food to those who need it most.

Colleen and Neil share a story from youth producer April Reyes.

Pulse of the Nation is a scientifically rigorous poll that asked the American people about their social and political views, what they think of the president and their pee-pee habits. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Colleen and Neil revisit the Vox article and talk about the different ways the world became a slightly better place in 2017.

Low Power FM radio stations are making a comeback in a BIG way. It's sometimes the best kind of weird you can hear.

Two Chicago improvisers, Kevin and Nick, perform in the studio for Colleen and Neil.

Learn something new about baby sea turtles. Colleen and Neil have trouble saying a word as well as some advice on what not to do while at the beach.

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Neil and Colleen share more listener provided jokes. It's a hoot!

We asked, you delivered! An episode of jokes submitted by listeners. We're big fans of jokes... huge fans even.

A story about forgiveness. "All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives." Dalai Lama

Check out the Bronx Sole Instagram pure inspiration to keep those 2018 exercise GOALS. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On today's episode, The Good News Podcast shares an audio postcard from a cornbread--- that's right, cornbread-- festival in Tennessee.

Neil interviews Katie about something she loves very very much, very very tiny things.

Colleen and Neil discuss biking and honking. Neil interviews a program director for a Chicago non-profit.

Student producer Iridian Fierro talks about dreaming big, wrestling, finding your path and being generally amazing. Also, Neil whispers and gives Colleen the creeps.