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It's time for some positive news and I hope you're ready because today's episode is all about The Chicago Defender and its founder, Robert S. Abbott. (07:42) To keep learning, check out: Noire Histoir podcast Demond Does podcast BlackPast.org

I know you're a busy person. Maybe you're stuck in the elevator, running errands, or waiting for a meeting to start? Well you're in luck today because we've got positive news in under 3 minutes! Squabbit Shorts is back to tell you about Girl Scouts Troop 6000 which serves families and girls in the NYC Shelter System.  For more information on donation, volunteer opportunities, AND to score some cookies from these amazing women, visit: Girl Scouts of Greater New York

Are you ready for some positive news? Well how about some cat science and 3D-printed homes? Squabbit is back. First on our new episode, we talk about some optical illusion based science ... oh and can't forget about the cats! (06:09) Next, we talk about how celebrating the small victories of every day life can positively impact you. And no win is too small to celebrate! (14:29) And last we cover two different projects involving 3D printed homes. To learn more about New Story and their mission, click here. (22:09) Sources: Cat Science Small Wins poll Habitat for Humanity  New Story

Thank you for choosing Squabbit Airlines for all your travel needs, we appreciate you being here! Plus, we've got a new episode packed with positive news from around the world! First up, we talk about Avril and Christopher Rowlands whose giant Christmas tree is lighting up their hometown. (08:33)  Then, we learn about the coral restoration projects being done off the coast of Indonesia. We get a sneak peak behind what a new ecosystem actually SOUNDS like! (16:01) Finally, we cover 412FoodRescue, the creator of this app, and the volunteers who actually are saving the Earth and feeding their communities. (27:03) Find more information here Sources: UK Christmas tree Listen to the coral reef (video) 412FoodRescue thanks squabs! have a great holiday

Scoopity Goop Poopity Poop! There's a brand new episode of Squabbit. And we're packed with positive news this week! First up, we learn workouts designed to strengthen your mental focus from Dr. Amishi Jha and her new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention. (05:27) Then ... GROSS ALERT ... we talk a lot about poop. Yes. Human poop, also known as "biosolid product" has been proposed as a new energy source for a D.C. water treatment center. (15:27) And last, we learn about the First Nation people who live in the community of Fort Severin. Thanks to Chief Paul Burke and many others, a new solar generator was just completed! (23:28) Sources: Mind workout Dr. Amishi Jha Wash DC Treatment Plant Fort Severin and Chief Burke

It's a brand new episode filled to the brim with positive news! But first we need to talk about what I've been up to for the past few weeks. Then, we cover Dierdre Wolownick, the 70 year-old who just made history as the oldest climber to reach the peak of El Capitan at Yosemite. She just happens to be the mother of Alex Honnold, the feature of the documentary Free Solo. (05:17) We also have to chat about the viral review of the Raypose leggings from Cory H. After sliding and rolling down a mountain, Cory posted a rave review about the leggings! #ILoveCory (11:45) And we finish our episode talking about Mamie Till-Mobley. She lived a courageous life as an educator, speaker, and civil rights activist after being faced with tragedy no mother should face. (16:08) Her legacy is still being taught today and you can help fund a scholarship in her name, here. Sources: Dierdre Wolownick's climb Cory H. and her leggings Mamie Till - Wiki  Mamie - NYHistory Argo Community fundraiser 

It's that time of the year again! We're ditching our usual positive schtick in lieu of some creepier stories to celebrate my favorite time of year, so all aboard the spooky carriage! This week, we cover the wild story of Michael Malloy and the "Murder Trust" who attempted to kill him way too many times.  (05:22) We'll be back with your regularly scheduled happy news next week! Sources: Wikipedia Smithsonian Mag

Please show me your butterfly scale so I know you're authentic. And welcome back to Squabbit! You're in for a treat today so I'm glad you're back here for some positive news. Today we cover an elk in Colorado who has been finally saved from a tired hanging from it's neck. It's been there for the past two years ... (05:29) Then we learn a lot about butterflies and their wings, which are covered in scales apparently! And these scales are bringing some incredible scientific ideas. (14:26) Finally, we cover the amazing mind of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space. An amazing woman whose legacy is still going strong! (22:29)   Sources: Tire-d Elk Butterfly science  Dr. Mae Jemison Jemison con't love ya

Grab your favorite, fall blanket Squabbits and let's get cozy! This week, we've got amazing positive news for you today from around the world. All the way from here in America, to the Swiss Alps, and then we finish out the episode with a story based in Yemen. First up, we talk about a project in place where mountaineers are wrapping the Swiss Alps in giant sun-reflecting blankets. We're talking 14 footfield-sized blankets! (04:30) Then we cover the new committee in Alabama that is working to revise the state's constitution. Specifically targeting racial systemic prejudice while doing so. Amazing work being done here! (09:45) We start off SPOOKY SEASON by learning about the "Well of Hell" or officially called, the Well of Barhout. We talk about the spooky folklore behind this spot and the current events surrounding it! (17:51) Sources: Alps wrapped in a Blanket Alabama Constitution  Alabama con't "Well of Hell" folklore Well of Barhout exploration 

Welcome to episode 60! A fully developed and deep-dive episode filled to the brim with positive news. So much research, time, and effort went into the creation of this episode and I'd just like to thank everyone who worked on this piece with me. We're going to change lives with this one.  Rome wasn't built in a day, but this episode certainly was.  Sources: My therapist

Well I hope you've come looking for a happy ending because that's exactly what we've got planned! But ... not those kind of happy endings ... only positive news here! On today's episode we learn about a nightclub in Scotland that is harnessing energy and heat from its club-goers to power the very club itself! (05:16) Then we talk about Kev Crane, a plumber who just got signed to a record label. He was discovered while working on the record company CEO's bathroom as a plumber! (10:58) And of course, we NEED to discuss pets who have saved their owners lives! We cover three tiny stories of some heroic pets. (16:58) Sources:  BODYHEAT Kev Crane - singing plumber Pets saving lives Julianna the Great Dane see you soon squabs

Hope you all brought your good cigar and a stiff drink to the saloon because we've got a hefty episode for you today! Don't forget to help the show out by rating and reviewing on Apple Podcasts plz :) First up, we talk a LOT about pesticides and some current positive news surrounding our nation's agriculture. (08:50) We also cover the beautiful, heart-warming story of Maria Andrejczyk who auctioned off her Tokyo Olympic silver medal to help pay for a life-saving surgery for a total stranger's baby! (17:45) And last but certainly far from least, we learn about Mary Fields aka Stagecoach Mary. We talk about her reputation as the first Black mail carrier in the United States and her journey to get there. (24:36) Sources: Banning of Pesticides  "Smell of Fear" Diffuser Auction of a Silver Medal Stagecoach Mary 

Sound the alarms because we've got fresh positive news specifically for your listening pleasure. Squabbit is back in full, positivity swing. First though, we gotta chat through some real life things. But then, we discuss Piran the cat, who led the search team straight to his owner's body! Without him, the search teams might not have found his 83 year-old owner in time. Thanks Piran! (08:39) Cryptocurrency, hackers, and $600 million ... just the main topics of our second story! It's quite a tale! Mr. White Hat is offered a job from the very company he hacked and stole over half a billion dollars from! (16:17) Finally, we cover the conservation and artistic works of Paolo Fanciulli. He's come up with a create plan to thwart non-sustainable fishing methods: dumping huge marble sculpturesinto the Mediterranean Sea! (26:16) @squabbitpodcast Sources:  Cat leads search team to lost owner Mr. White Hat Mr. White Hat (con't) Paolo Fanciulli La Casa dei Pesci website

The shortest, tiniest, positive news for you and your loved ones! Welcome back to Squabbit Shorts, the part of the podcast where we cut the chit chat and deliver short positive news!  This episode focuses on the "Serendipity Sapphire" found in Sri Lanka by locals while digging a well. It is estimated to be worth $140 million.......! Can you imagine!? @squabbitpodcast And check out our Patreon for the exclusive Squabbit Diaries and more bonus content!

Happy sunny day! We are back with a mind-blowing episode for the squad so please, I beg of you, get ready to learn a lot. Because on this episode we talk about some theories for the current location of the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Lost Covenant. Some true Da Vinci Code stuff out here! (06:02) Then we learn about the SuperBIT, which is a space balloon getting sent into our atmosphere next year. But it could be extremely beneficial for further space exploration. (14:55) And finally, we talk about a new creativity assessment which provides little room for bias or error. Click here to take the test for yourself! Sources: Holy Grail updates SuperBit Telescope Creativity Info Proud of you squabbit, keep it up!

Back again to put on a smile on that pretty face of yours! It's Squabbit! Glad to have you, glad to be back, and of course so glad to be sharing some positive news. On episode 55, we first learn about the two dozen goats that were set loose in a New York City park. For science. (05:48) Plus we chat about Jaylo Miles and his PTSD owl Louie. Together they combat mental health stigmas around PTSD and similar topics by building community and ... climbing literal mountains. (11:27) And last but not least, we cover the Olympic swimmer, Yusra Mardini. She is competing this year on The Refugee Olympic Team but there's many more layer to her story. (19:43) Sources: Goats in NYC Jaylo and his owls Yusra Mardini The Refugee Olympic Team Stay strong squad, love ya!

Heyo! Thanks for stopping by and tuning in for some positive news! We're happy to have you. On today's episode we talk about the current National Spelling Bee Champion, Zaila Avant-garde. Not only a spelling bee champ, but ALSO a basketball protégé. (04:18) Plus we talk about the complete opposite of a haunted hotel ... the happy hotel! I'm not even kidding. Sean Patel donated every inch of kindness he had for his community this past year during the worst winter in decades. (12:14) And finally, we learn all about the game-changing climbing career of Junko Tabei. The first female to climb Mount Everest and The Seven Summits! (20:00) Sources: Zaila Avant-garde  more Zaila! Sean Patel and his Quality Inn Junko Tabei Tabei con't Thanks squad! See ya soon *kiss emoji*

Howdy yall! Wellllcome to Squabbit Town! I'm so glad yall decided to stroll on by here and spend some time with lil ol' me at the Sunshine Saloon. Grab a stool or just pop a squat right there on the floor cuz Jonathan just mopped, I do declare. And of course, remember "There's no g*ns in Squabbit Town, just smiles." Anyyyyway ... in this episode we cover an amazing story of a 95 year-old "message in a bottle" that was found this month! And we read the note LIVE on air! (not live) (05:48) Then Zach horribly embarrasses himself with trying to cover a story from Finland. But he has to take risks because possibly a Stone Age shaman staff was discovered in the country. (13:15) And of course we had to talk about some "old ass" people! We learn who is the oldest recorded person ever! Not even kidding and we talk about the oldest man currently living ... alllll in this episode. So don't miss it! @squabbitpodcast Patreon - Squabbit Squad   Sources: Devil in the White City (the best book ever "allegedly") 95 year-old message in a bottle Snake-staff found in Finland  Jeanne Calment, longest living human 1875-1997  Emilio "Flores" Márquez, oldest living man

Welcome back to your (hopefully) favorite positive news podcast! This week, Squabbit takes a dive into the history of Pride Month. We learn all about Marsha P. Johnson, the Stonewall Riots, Sylvia Rivera, and the first Pride celebrations in 1970. (03:48) Then, we talk about trans excellence today and the fight to protect trans women and their stories. We talk about Victoria Cruz and her work with the Anti-Violence Project (avp.org). Plus we cover some current events and discuss the new Miss Nevada, the first ever crowned trans woman, Kataluna Enriquez. (21:58) Remember squad, Pay it No Mind   Resources: Pay It No Mind Documentary Queer as Fact Podcast The Life and Death of Marsha P. Johnson (Netflix doc) Kataluna Enriquez' experience in her own words  

While it may be a teeny episode, it's anything but! The Anti-Violence Project is working right now to keep the LGBTQ community safe and protected. Especially with violence against trans women at an all-time high, this work is real and necessary. Visit avp.org for more information, a space to donate, and volunteer opportunities.  Tune back next week for a Squabbit-hole dive into the history of Pride and the trans women who fought first for the community.

It's that time of the week again ... Squabbit time! And we're so happy that you're back for the fun! This week, Zach starts off with a story about a “responsibly drunk “man ordering an Uber for an injured baby bird. (07:28) Then, we talk about a true story of a man getting swallowed whole by a whale! I'm not even kidding. (13:45) And for our final story, we learn about the Passamaquoddy tribe. Their stories, land, and the current events surrounding them. (22:25) Sources for this episode: Drunk man sends bird in Uber Swallowed by a whale Wiki - Passamaquoddy  Passamaquoddy Culture & History

Congrats Squabbits! We hit the big 5-0! And I couldn't have done it without you! On this special episode, Zach talks about a 7 year-old astronaut (06:11) We cover a story of long lost sisters with a bizarre amount of similarities. (13:41) Finally, Zach covers the life and art of Yayoi Kusama. And we chat about Zach seeing one of her instalations in person! (18:51) @SquabbitPodcast Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast Thanks so much for being along the ride for 50+ episodes!  

Back, back, back again for a brand new Squabbit! Come get it while it's hot! This week, Zach covers science-debunked common myths. (12:09) Do you really lose most of your body heat from the top of your head? Or actually eat 8 spiders a year in your sleep? ... maybe not! Also, we cover two stories about perseverance in nature against all odds. Both florally and animal-ly. (19:41) Our final story is the incredible (and slightly scary) events that happened to an 11 year-old girl this week in Florida. This icon is Mariska Hargitay's (AKA Olivia Benson) new hero. (27:53) So hit that play button, crack your toe knuckles, and ENJOY! @SquabbitPodcast Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast  

Wow this episode is so tiny I'm surprised you even saw it! Okay 20/20 vision I see you! (literally) Welcome back to Squabbit Shorts, your stop for bite sized positive news. This episode we talk about a resilient pup who took his failures and turned them into successes. @SquabbitPodcast

Welcome back, you positive news seeker! Thanks so much for supporting the Squabbit mission, it honestly means a lot to me and the entire squad. This week, Zach covers some #currentevents for our very own Moon, a beautiful relationship between bees and the flowers they pollunate, AND a new Squabbit heavy hitter, Mary Van Brittan Brown! @squabbitpodcast Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast

Yay! It's Squabbit time! Hope you're ready for some brand new positive news stories because we've got quite the episode for you. This week, Zach covers a newly-sold house which hangs off a lake cliff, a new interstellar discovery, and the amazing story of Jonathan Bauer risking his own life to save another after a tragic car accident over a bridge.   @SquabbitPodcast

Utter or udder? Both honestly ... Confused? Well all this and more in our brand new episode! This week, Zach covers The SeaCleaners Project's new release The Manta, the amazing mind and journey of Alena Analeigh, plus we uncover the true story behind the most famous nursery rhyme!  @squabbitpodcast Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast  

Welcome back to Squabbit Shorts, a head-first dive into some current, positive news! Short, sweet, and to the point. And today we are talking about Chris Kenny's amazing twig art! Yes, art soley created from twigs. Check out his instagram @twigsaints for even more amazing reasons why you should go create some art right now!  But actually.  Right now! (no pressure tho)

Welcome back squad! We are back and bringing you some positive stories for your little ears. Sort of a crazy episode today, I won't lie. But this week, we cover some turtle-sniffing dogs at the Saint Louis Zoo, human anitbiotics being used to cure ocean coral diseases, and a miscellaneous list of crazy facts! @SquabbitPodcast Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast

Hey friend! Welcome back to your favorite positive, past-time. Also known as, Squabbit! On this episode, Zach covers a Colorado company, Smartwool, who is collecting old socks and turning them into new dog beds, spiderweb sonification (yes, literally music created from spiderwebs), and the powerful, self-written obituary by Leiah Danielle Jones. Rest in Peace.   Sorta heavy episode today, so please reach out if you need because I'm really glad you're here :)  

Let's get physical! Just kidding, please sit down. Because it's time for a brand new episode of Squabbit! This week Zach covers the perfectly preserved ancient city found in Cairo, International Good Deeds Day, and the rejected princess herself, Khutuloon.   You can take your support to the next level over at our Instagram (@squabbitpodcast) or on our Patreon page! Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast

Bite. Sized. Positive. News. Hopefully you ate something before you came because we've got just the teeniest, tiniest, little episode for a light snack. Hope you enjoy ;) but not too much! Cause it's bite-sized! 

SQUABBIT IS BACK! And the crowd goes wild! (That's you, you're the crowd) I'm so excited to share this episode with all of you so please, please enjoy some life chats and positive news with the amazing Miranda Luze! Today we cover the story of Napoleon being attacked by 3,000 rabbits (yes, you read that correctly) AND the Sign IO gloves invented by Roy Allela. You can find more of Miranda here: @miranduhluzer @thousandfacedtheatre   Thanks squad! I'm so happy to be back! Don't forget about our Squabbit Shorts episode available now :)

Squpdate, Squpdate, read all about it! Ew isn't that the most hideous fake word you've ever seen? Well, we've got a Squabbit update for everyone because the podcast is going to be taking a March hiatus just to live a little, go wild, and let go and let god. Our next episode will be released April 6th! See ya then Squabbits :)

Welcome back! I hope you're itching for some happy news because this week over 4,000 seas turtles were saved from cold Texas waters. And we talk about it! We also cover Alex Trebek's beautiful donation to the Doe Fund and we learn all about the first black deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi, Bass Reeves. Also maybe he's invincible too!  @squabbitpodcast on Instagram SqaubbitPodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast Happy Black History Month!  

After our weekly venting, Zach covers some of the most expensive items in the world and we take a dive into the incredible story of Madam CJ Walker, a business legend and groundbreaker.  @squabbitpodcast on Instagram SquabbitPodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast   If you read these, you are a powerful person. 

Did you miss me?? Squabbit is back this week and we've got some themed stories! Let's focus on some positive problem-solving! This week, Zach covers the simple and species-saving idea involving sea birds, the incredible way we can reuse our PPE masks, and the incredible story of the Echo Foundation, Reverend David Kennedy, and Regan Freeman. @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast/patreom.com squabbitpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for hanging out this week :)

Surprise!! Two Squabbits one Tuesday?? Sounds like a bad porno to me, but luckily for you it means more positive news! In this episode, we cover a beautiful video of Rosa being gifted a penthouse apartment, volunteers cleaning up literal thousands of pounds of trash, and the town of Dunedin, New Zealand who is making specific changes to help the local endangered sea lions. @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com

What do you want? (You: Positive News!) And when do we want it? (You again: Uploaded weekly on Tuesday!!) Yay!! Thanks for participating in that chant squad! This week Zach covers the bicycle-repairman and general angel Robbie Pruitt, a bizarre rock that looks EXACTLY like Cookie Monster, and of course, the stunning Shirley Chisholm! This first Black Congresswoman in America and a true Squabbit. patreon.com/squabbitpodcast @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for hanging out Squabbit squad!

I'm looking to write letters to old women! Who's gonna help me? I'm only partially kidding. This week, Zach covers a newly discovered cave painting in Indonesia (the oldest ever found), the beautiful pen pal friendship of Jill Stretton and Cathie Alexander, as well as the incredible Curiousity rover expedition on Mars ... allegedly. Squabbit Squad at Patreon   @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com We've got a very fun plan in the works for next week!!

What's up squad? We've got nothing but positive news for you today because we're talking about the amazing artist Kanat Nurtazin who creates intricate leaf art, the new species of animals and plants discovered in 2020, and the insane idea that is the Göteborg Film Festival of 2021. Don't forget to follow the Squabbit mission on Instagram @squabbitpodcast for pictures from this week's episode.  Patreon.com/squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for hanging out, Squabbits :)

We're starting the new year off strong with hand-selected positive news for your Squabbit ears! After Zach covers how he tackled the annual dreaded New Year's Resolutions, we cover the stories of a WWII veteran whose secret children's book has finally been published 75 years later, and the heroic trucker who rescued a little girl after a highway crash. Thanks for hanging out Squabbits, you're pretty awesome. Patreon.com/squabbitpodcast SquabbitPodcast@gmail.com @squabbitpodcast 

Feel like going on an adventure? Well that's exactly what we've got planned today Squabbits! Join Zach on a calming, short audio adventure to start off the new year strong. Feel free to come back to this episode whenever you need. Thank you so much for keeping me company this year! Squabbitpodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/squabbitpodcast @squabbitpodcast

We are back for yet another episode jampacked with positivity and utter tomfoolery! This week on Squabbit, Zach covers the heroic survival of Australia's pygmy possum population on Kangaroo Island , Tony Le-Britton and his rare plant worth $15,000 per leaf, plus we talk feeling strong emotions (both positive and negative) during the wintertime. Oh and also we talk a bit about snowflakes. patreon.com/squabbitpodcast @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com  

I'm so happy to have you back here for some brand new Squabbit news! This week, Zach covers Phillip Ross who is building bricks from mushrooms (with even bigger projects in store), the African entertainment company Kugali Media and their new project with Disney, as well as the heroic story of Nemonte Nenquimo, winner of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize. Please let the record state: this is the first time Zach cries in an episode. NYT Article "This is Your Skin on Stress" patreon.com/squabbitpodcast @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com

Happy 1 year Squabbits!! Yay for us! I'm so excited about this week's episode because we are doing a deep-dive into the power of positivity. Let's explore actual, scientific proof backing the strength of positive thinking and evaluating emotions. ALSO, I'm so very excited to announce our Patreon page has launched! Support the show at patreon.com/squabbitpodcast to get exclusive stories and content (coming soon!) @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com patreon.com/squabbitpodcast  

How's it going my fellow Squabbits? We're back this week with a weird batch of stories, but positive stories nonetheless. On today's episode, Zach covers the owl found in the Rockefeller Center's 2020 Christmas tree, the "Snares to Wares" program in Uganda working to create art from once-deadly animal snares, and of course the amazing LightSail 2 spacecraft, which is currently in our orbit using new solar techniques! I'm glad you're here, hang out as long as you need :) @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com

How's everyone feeling this week? We've had quite a grueling couple of days (and past four years), but it was so worth it Squabbits! We've got a brand new episode for your listening pleasure. This week, Zach covers the life-saving sculpture titled "Saved by the Whale's Tail", a new 9,000 year-old female specimen found that is changing the gender roles of the past, and of course the choatic, insane Men's Marathon race of the 1904 Summer Olympics.  @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com

Hello folks, welcome to Squabbit! We're so glad you're here. Find us on Instagram @squabbitpodcast Or email us at squabbitpodcast@gmail.com

First off, yes "hubbub" is a real word. Check Merriam-Webster. Second off, welcome back to a brand new Squabbit! Positive news stories are back and do we have some great stuff for you this week. We're covering Caleb Anderson, 12 year-old genius, the cute chipmunk cafe in Georgia, and the hero who saved 92 lives in a trolley accident who also happens to be a world record finswimmer! Dear Squabbit Submissions: https://forms.gle/UJz3P6VAABop7xEP9 @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com

Happy Halloween Squabbits! We're turning the tables on the usual Squabbit structure and we're telling spooky stories today! No positive news this week friends, just some suspenseful stories to get you in the spooky mood! Also, we have our first Dear Squabbit letter, so tune in for some advice on making a big move to a new city! Enjoy ... at your own risk ;) Dear Squabbit Submissions: https://forms.gle/J1tJEdeGGgLfbNzf9  @squabbitpodcast squabbitpodcast@gmail.com