The Good News Podcast

From the archive- a reminder that kids are verifiably funny and find you funny too. With two kids now, I can confirm cracking jokes with younglings is a delight! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A scruffy, chubby kitty has generated a bunch of reviews from locals and tourists alike. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An owl is on the lam and seems to have been granted his freedom! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Social media for readers sells a ton of books and makes for a daughter of the year. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A few winning plow names for this year and an acceptance speech! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A group of knitters are finishing projects for families around the world. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Three pieces of good news all related to the human eye- we're talking: retina, cornea, cataracts... all the hits! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new environmental plan out of England has a neat commitment to the people of the nation.

From the archive, goldfish are excellent navigators and great learners. I was reminded of this story because a fish was recently playing a video game and may or may not have committed some light credit card fraud. Keep an eye on your fish folks! https://people.com/pets/japanese-youtuber-pet-fish-commits-credit-card-fraud/

Rome has a seemingly limitless amount of history under its streets!

An updated to a four-year-old GNP story. Coal is dirty and expensive... let's ditch it!

A physicist, science communicator, and Wikipedian is today's Wiki Woman!

The job market is wild right now and requires some out-of-the-box thinking!

Algae is a problem, but smart scientists are finding ways to make good use of it!

A statue is being replaced with a big upgrade!

Dogs in Italy are tracking down a nasty little bug.

From the archive, a different type of detective story with a happy ending... and kind of happy beginning to... happy all around!

The ozone layer is healing slowly but surely.

Scruff is cleaning up after the rest of us- thanks Scruff!

An American inventor changed your grocery shopping for the better- folding for the win!

A company in Hong Kong is using new tech to help reefs rebuild. Very cool and very good!

2022 was an excellent year for Danish banks!

Bees just keep getting better and better!

The year that was- so much good news!

A reborn river wins an award and is a win for the locals.

A rescue of bats suitable for a superhero!

It's that time of year once again. Merry Christmas everyone- sing yourself some good news with this archival episode!

It's that time of year once again. Merry Christmas everyone- sing yourself some good news with this archival episode!

A mountain lion has sadly left us, but his impact lives on.

Cute kiddo and kind public servants- that's good news!

A huge milestone in the fusion field!

Worm spit might be a tool in our ever-improving plastic recycling toolbox!

It's been just about two years since the Arecibo Observatory collapsed and I thought I would replay this episode and include some updates. The location of the collapsed dish is set to become an education center that is planned to open next year! So no new observatory just yet, but science will continue at the site- that's good news!

A Good News Podcast favorite competition is back, and you can put in your own submission!

A special birthday for a special chelonian!

A city is passing on ticket fines to kids in the community... or more like the money from the fines to kids.

From Australia, a story of the circle of life and some smart lil' birdies.

A new type of spacefarer is getting ready to launch. (Note: sorry for the delay on the episodes this week!)

Old dams are on the way out! (Note: sorry for the delay on the episodes this week!)

McDonald's in France is making some good moves for the Earth! (Note: sorry for the delay on the episodes this week!)

In light of the recent launch of the Artemis rocket to the moon, here is this episode from the archive about the far side of the moon.

In light of the successful launch of the Artemis rocket, here is this episode about some potential science we can do on the moon.

Dogs with jobs helping get a fire-ravaged regions back on its feet (paws?)

A couple gets a dream wedding at a dream location

From the archive- this hotline recently came up in the news again, so I called in and there are more pep talks and a new number! There is a whole extension just affirming how good the caller looks, it's great. The new number is 707-8PEPTOC (707-873-7862) Call in if you need a boost!

Rice might be making a comeback- year after year!

Rebounding reefs are good news!

New LEGO figurines are about to be much more representative of real people.

The spooOOOkiest season gets a spooky poem!

Perseverance and Moxie are mixing it up on Mars!