The Good News Podcast

3 animals made the new recently- the GOOD news! Kittens + Tortoises + Calves ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two geese get some help from matchmaking humans to find love after loss- it's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Plastic lasts nearly forever! That's its greatest strength and what makes it so vexing as trash- but a listener sent me a cool project with a new approach to reuse. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Moving bits around the internet makes a lot of heat- enough to heat a pool apparently! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

California is getting a wild amount of snow and it's taking some EXTREME effort to feed CA cows! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The first vaccine for insects in the US is for a TGNP favorite- beeeEEEEEeeees! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two navy ships are getting some very cool, very good new names! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Students raise money to build a better playground that everyone can use! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new anti-fungal tactic named for an awesome actor (and very good guy). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Three pieces of good news about animals around the world: some moved, some rediscovered, and some newly found! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Fans dove into the archives to find lost stories from a beloved author. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Social media is put to good use to deliver a boon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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!)