The Good News Podcast
1,319 episodes — Page 7 of 27
Ep 1021Fiona the Sheep 🐑
A sheep has been stuck for years until a handful of farmers took it upon themselves to make a rescue. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1020Good dogs... Best dogs? 🥇🐕
Two dogs vying for the title of best pups ever. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1019New Bird Names 🐣
Birds across the Americas are about to get a rename- more descriptive, less humany. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1018Library Robocats 🤖🐱💻
A library has added to its collection and very fun and furry way. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1017Update: Beaver Birth 👶
An update to an earlier story about beavers' reintroduction in Britain. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1016Ride on the Barcelona Bicibus 🚌🚲
Barcelona has an active biking commute community of the younger variety! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1015Prescription Kitten 💊😻
Prescriptions are getting... more fun? Pet-scriptions are hopefully a new trend. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1014Super Styroworms
Another tool in our microbial/enzymatic/bacterial recycling toolbelt! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1013Playstation Access 🕹
A new controller attempts to make video games more welcoming to everyone! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1012Asteroid Deflected 🌠, Repeat
From the archive, a successful asteroid bashing mission from NASA. We just got samples back from the asteroid Bennu- it's been a good couple of years for asteroid science! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1011Fat Bear Week 🐻
Viewing these fat bear week cameras has the potential to SAVE LIVES- go check out the fat bears and place your vote! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1010Crab Grazing 🦀🌿
Reefs are overgrown with seaweed! If only there was some crustacean that loved eating seaweed... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1009Update: (Human) Heart to (Pig) Heart
An update to a xenotransplantation story from '22. These transplants seem like they're just going to keep happening quicker and quicker! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1008The Community Grocer 🥗🥘🍴
A new project in West Philadelphia aims to make healthy, yummy, and prepared food available to those that need it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1007Sardinian Shepherds 🐑🧀
Italy is planning on receiving an infusion of shepherds! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1006Stone-age Woodworkers 🪓
A new discovery might force us to rethink our ancient ancestors' lifestyle! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1005Sea-weeding 🌿🌊
A straightforward and cheap way to support damaged reefs all over the world. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1004Cable Consolidation ⚡, Repeat
I was thinking of this episode recently- Apple has recently announced a new iPhone which will charge via USB-C rather than the proprietary Lightning cable. That's pretty good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1003Livestream Life Saver 🐻🗻📹
A nature livestream caught an unusual occurrence and started a very impressive chain of events! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1002The Misadventures of Maia 🐶
Maia made a break for it at the busiest airport in the world- who let the dog(s) out? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1001The Miyawaki Method 🌳
A method for planting small, fast-growing forests all over the world! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 1000AI Drug Discoveries 🔍💊
A new antibiotic has been discovered with the help of AI and is named after HAL from 2001. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 999Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1 🌑🌞
The Indian Space Research Organization has been having a banner few weeks! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 998Destress Amongst the Trees 🌳, Repeat
From the archive, a reminder that nature is good for your noggin! I was reminded of this episode when I saw this article from the Harvard Medicine magazine which has even more good news about "doses of nature" - even just 20 minutes three times a week! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 997Fly Away Home 2: An Ibis Adventure
A spiritual sequel to a 90s classic movie- ibises need help too! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 996Update: LEGO Braille Bricks
An update to a story from the archive- LEGO braille bricks are getting a wider release for families all over. Check out https://legobraillebricks.com/ for more info and to check out activity ideas! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 995Wildlife Bridges, Repeat
From the archive, good news about conservation and human interactions. Some updates: the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing is open and in use! The Bison Bridge between Illinois and Iowa is still in the proposal phase, but you can check it out at bisonbridge.org. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 994Great Gray Wolves 🐺
Wolves are making a slow, but potentially steady recovery in California! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 993Update: Pigs+Kidneys=Pigneys?!
An update to a story from about two years ago- xenotransplantation just keeps getting better! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 992Blind Baristas ☕, Repeat
From the archive, a story about a cool cafe and cool baristas. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 991Benny the Librarian 😸
A new trainee at a public library is cute, quick, and fuzzy. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 990Wiki Women: Eunice Newton Foote
A new entry in the Wiki Women series. Today, a scientist from the 1800s who is just now getting some long overdue recognition. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 989The Pupbee Patrol 🐶🐝
A listener suggestion that hits all the TGNP angles: dogs, bees, conservation- it's got it all! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 988Update: Voyager 2 Infinity and Beyond 🛰
An update to a story (maybe a sequel?) about Voyager 2 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 987Taiwan Tackling Period Poverty
Taiwan is making it easier for young people to access period products and making sure everyone is educated on menstruation. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 986Klamath Dams Coming Down
Four dams in the Pacific Northwest are being removed and it will have a HUGE impact on the river and the local ecosystem. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 985The Real Tooth Fairy 🦷🧚♂️
Teeth might soon be regrowable! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 984Update: Beavers for a Better Bottom Line
An update to a beaver story from two years ago- California is getting more beaver friendly! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 983Louisiana Dolphins 🐬
Two stories about Louisiana and the dolphins who have been staying there. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 982Update: The Future of Barbie
An update to a Barbie story, because Barbie is EVERYWHERE (and getting greener!) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 981Zebby: Cat of the Year 🐱🏆
A new (to me) competition and a wonderful winning cat! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 980Opill Over-the-counter
A 50-year-old drug moves from behind the counter to over the counter- and it's a big deal! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 979Update: Antiquities Returned
An update to a story from a year ago- more and more cultural artifacts are headed back home. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 978Three Books Returned 📗📘📙
Three books have made it back to their library homes- and (of course) the librarians were very kind about it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 977400 Years of Funding
Wisconsin's governor made a simple budget edit and enabled extra funding for a LONG time. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 976Goose Patrol 🐶
A new government service is TGNP certified: Dogs, Jobs, Vests ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 975Beaver Birth 👶
Beavers are bouncing back in parts of Britain! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 974Update: Mars Helicopter
That little heli on Mars is making everyone nervous back on Earth! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 973South Koreans Get Younger
A new age counting system sets the clock back for South Koreans. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 972100 Years 200 Pups
A birthday celebration for the ages (and the aged!) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★