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Letters to LEGO
Kids are making big corporate change at one of our favorite toy companies.
Nandi v. Dave
Nandi Bushell and Dave Grohl have been in an EXTREME drum solo competition- and we get to hear the awesome results!
Solitaire and Minecraft, Repeat
From the archives, a study about creativity and video games.
Small Voting Victories
Three bits of good news about this upcoming US election season.
The Gold Ticket
An eccentric candy factory owner is starting a treasure hunt to find gold tickets around the country. Sounds... familiar?
Driving Rats, Repeat
From the archive, good news about rats driving tiny little cars and what it teaches us about learning.
CitiCAP: A Green App
Good news about an app in Finland that is trying to give citizens a better idea of their carbon footprint and reward them for using less.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater: Updated!
With guest host Molly, good news about skateboarding in real life and the digital world.
Birds and Wind Turbines
Good news for our feathered friends! And an update on more NBA provided polling places come November.
Shark Rock, Repeat
An update to this story: Kiss did play this concert... but, no sharks ended up showing up! Frankly, I find that rude.
Four for Fun
Four short pieces of good news- everything from fashion to flora!
Ecosia Search, Repeat
An exciting update- Ecosia just recently announced that they've planted 100 MILLION TREES! Think about trying a new search engine and planting a tree or two in the pro...
Survival of the Friendliest - Part 2
A second chunk of an interview with Brian Hare, co-author (along with Vanessa Woods) of Survival of the Friendliest. Great news- he's got some recommendations on makin...
Survival of the Friendliest - Part 1
Part 1 of a conversation with the co-author of Survival of the Friendliest, Brian Hare. He and co-author Vanessa Woods have written a GREAT book about human evolution ...
Twin Couples Expecting Siblings
Twins, who married twins, are simultaneously expecting. The more I think about this good news, the more my mind gets turned inside out.
Friendsday With Molly
A new TGNP segment! To brighten your day, this segment asks guests "what is something you love?" Send an email to hello@thegoodnewspodcast.fm if you love or want to tw...
Three Times the Good News
Three short pieces of good news: Lego, love, and llamas.
Lights Out for Bugs
A potential new law in Germany would dim lights to brighten the future for bugs in the country.
Go, Go, Gorilla Doll
Tumani, a gorilla, needs some help getting ready for her upcoming child. So she's got a doll.
Wiki Women: Laxmi Sharma
The latest installment of Wiki Women! Today, a Nepali entrepreneur who went from baron to button boss!
Crew Dragon Makes a Splash
The Crew Dragon capsule makes a return- it's a big deal. The two astronauts are back on solid ground safe and sound. (Sorry for the crummy audio on this episode!)
New Mars Rover, New Name, Same Excitement, Repeat
In honor of the successful launch of NASA's newest rover, an archive episode explaining how the (awesome) name was chosen.
Universal Basic Income Pilot Program
Good news about an ongoing experiment trying to shrink the wealth gap between the poorest and richest. And a conversation about a personalized monthly basic income.
More Red Phone Booth Reuse
Those classic, red phone booths in England are now much more likely to be anything but a phone booth nowadays.
Cali Kid Detectives, Repeat
A heartwarming tale from the archive about some kids solving a mystery WAY better than the Scoob and the gang.
Cat Van Catte, Repeat
From the archive, good (bad?) news about what cats understand and memorable pet names to encourage adoptions.
The Comeback Camel
A story of love and loyalty from an animal that normally gets a bad reputation.
Captain Tom, Now Sir Tom
A champion fundraiser is getting knighted for his hard work for the benefit of health care workers.
Wolves and Condors: Bouncin' Back
Good news from the realm of conservation- birds back from the brink and wolves keeping elk in check.
New Name, Long Time Coming
After way (way) too long, a certain football team will soon announce an upcoming name change.