A daily podcast of upbeat news, thoughts, stories, and music
Listeners of The Daily Good that love the show mention: daily, always.
The Daily Good podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. It provides a refreshing perspective on life, focusing on the things of beauty and spreading sincere gratitude with each daily message. This podcast has the power to make even the toughest days a little bit better, and I am truly grateful for everything it brings to my life.
One of the best aspects of The Daily Good is the genuine gratitude that shines through in every episode. The host's heartfelt appreciation for the small joys in life is contagious, and it never fails to uplift my spirits. From celebrating acts of kindness to showcasing beautiful artwork or sharing heartwarming stories, this podcast reminds us all of the beauty that exists in our world. Each episode is carefully crafted with an inspiring message that resonates deeply with listeners, leaving them feeling hopeful and grateful.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to bring people together. It's not just about listening to uplifting messages; it creates a sense of community among its listeners. For example, in one episode, they mentioned a recurring character called "kitty," and it became something listeners eagerly looked forward to hearing each day. Even Lulu the German Shepherd mentioned how she looks for kitty every time she hears her on the podcast! This sense of connection adds an extra layer of joy and engagement for listeners like myself.
However, one potential drawback is that sometimes episodes may feel too short. Just as you're getting wrapped up in the positive energy and engaging content, it comes to an end. While this could be seen as a good thing - leaving you wanting more - there are times when I would love for the episodes to be longer so I can fully immerse myself in the positivity.
In conclusion, The Daily Good podcast is undoubtedly one of my favorites. Its focus on finding beauty in life and spreading gratitude sets it apart from other podcasts out there. It serves as a wonderful break from news podcasts, providing interesting tidbits and good news from around the world. The genuine appreciation and community it fosters make it a truly uplifting experience. I cannot recommend this podcast enough for anyone who needs a daily dose of positivity and inspiration.
It’s a cliffhanger! We are on the cusp of EPISODE 1,000…so I’m going on a much-needed vacation.
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Take a stroll around ALL of Disneyland, HERE! Good Times: Happy publishing anniversary to “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll! Learn more about this landmark classic, HERE. Sounds Good: Treat yourself to a 40-minute concert of the Oscar Peterson Trio from 1964, HERE!
Today’s Show Notes: Explore National Geographic’s picks for the top 10 things to do in Hawaii, HERE! Good For You: Give your inner kid a treat and watch some vintage Disney cartoons, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a gorgeous performance of Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1, HERE.
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore London from above, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out 5 INCREDIBLE street food finds in London! Click HERE! Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the legendary jazz & swing guitar player, Charlie Christian! Listen to “Swing To Bop” HERE!
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore Italian food, culture, and beauty with Phil Rosenthal, HERE. Good For You: Enjoy some vintage entertainment with some Old Time Radio episodes of The Jack Benny Show, HERE. Sounds Good: Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to legendary sax player Johnny Hodges! Listen to his gorgeous version of “All Of Me”, HERE.
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore gorgeous Edinburgh via the Adventures of Peter and Lauren, HERE! Bon Appetit: Check out some delectable food from the Edinburgh Christmas Market! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Listen to a stunning rendition of “Amazing Grace”, performed by Winton Marsalis, HERE.
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore the many wonders of Edinburgh, with Rick Steves! Click HERE! Sounds Good: Watch one of the most famous live jazz performances ever, as Les McCann & Eddie Harris meet for the first time and make a classic recording of “Compared To What”, HERE.
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: Explore the culinary and cultural wonders of Paris, with Phil Rosenthal! Click HERE! Good For You: Enjoy a few heart-warming moments from The Graham Norton Show, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out a stunning performance of the song “Black and Blue” from Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars, HERE.
Today’s Show Notes! Wonderful World: More of the best of London with Rick Steves, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out some of the INCREDIBLE foods to be found at the Borough Market in London, HERE! Sounds Good: Give a listen to the magnificent “Hymn To Freedom” by the Oscar Peterson Trio, HERE.
Today’s Show Notes Wonderful World: Explore London alongside the delightful Rick Steves, HERE. Sounds Good: Listen to the extraordinary “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by the Cannonball Adderly Quintet, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links! Wonderful World: Check out this lovely coffee shop in Sydney, Australia! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a stunning performance of “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” with Ella Fitzgerald, HERE.
Today’s Links! Wonderful World: Explore some historic sites in Ireland, with Rick Steves! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Check out a swinging live performance by Billie Holiday in 1958, HERE.
Today’s Links: Wonderful World: Explore amazing Barcelona with the delightful Phil Rosenthal, HERE. Good Company: Check out this lovely interview of Phil Rosenthal on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a wonderful Oboe Concerto (reconstruction) composed by Bach, HERE.
Today’s Links! Wonderful World: Explore Tokyo with Phil Rosenthal, HERE! Good Times: Check out a stunning performance by blues master Muddy Waters, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy Bach’s delightful Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, Link HERE!
Today’s Links! Wonderful World: Explore stunning Barcelona and its culinary wonders, with Phil Rosenthal! Link HERE. Good For You: The comic films of Buster Keaton are always Good For You! Explore them HERE! Sounds Good: Enjoy a performance of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, HERE.
Today’s Links! Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Join Phil Rosenthal as he takes in the foods and sights of Italy, HERE. Sounds Good: Take in the wonder of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, HERE.
Today’s Links Wonderful World: Explore the culinary and cultural delights of Paris with Phil Rosenthal, HERE. Sounds Good: Kick off our Bach-Week with a stirring rendition of the Cello Suite No. 1, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Check out FOUR amazing street food finds in the culinary capital of Mexico, the city of Oaxaca! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Watch and listen as the Nat King Cole Trio (with drummer Lee Young), perform their signature tune, “Straighten Up & Fly Right”, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World: Check out this breathtaking chapel inside a cliff face in Ethiopia, HERE. Sounds Good: Behold the wonder that is Nat King Cole’s piano playing, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World: Explore the Dutch town of Giethoorn, HERE Good Company: Listen to a lively talk by the late, great author Douglas Adams, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out Harry James & His Orchestra as they swing “Two O’Clock Jump”, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links… Wonderful World: Check out the surprising location of some of Los Angeles’s best Indian food, HERE. Good Times: Happy birthday to one of the greatest scientific minds of all time, Albert Einstein! Get a peek at his personal life HERE. Sounds Good: …and Happy birthday to one of the greatest Big […]
Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Learn about a castle that has been in the same family for centuries, HERE. Good For You: The YouTube channel “Great Art Explained” is always Good For You! Learn about Vincent Van Gogh’s last painting, HERE. Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Frank Teschemacher! Listen to his […]
Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Check out this Singapore-based hawker stall with a Michelin-starred meal for $1.50! Link HERE. Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Astor Piazzolla! Watch him perform his signature tune, Libertango, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links! Wonderful World: Learn about the oldest surviving Junk boat in Hong Kong Harbor, HERE Sounds Good: Treat yourself to the delightful piano work, “In A Mist” by Big Beiderbecke, HERE
Link for Today! Plymouth Housing works to alleviate the unhoused crisis in Seattle! Learn more, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Check out this odd little “Scottish” village nestled in the Italian Alps, HERE. Sounds Good: Enjoy a wonderful performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the many sights of Santiago, Chile, HERE Good Company: Check out an insightful interview with Tarik Trotter, AKA Black Thought, HERE Sounds Good: …and then witness Black Thought along with the rest of The Roots, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the Conguillio National Park in Chile, HERE Good Times & Sounds Good: Watch the incredible poet Amanda Gorman perform the work she created for the Presidential Inauguration, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Check out some things to do in La Serena, Chile, HERE Good For You: Enjoy a collection of classic Mickey Mouse cartoons, HERE Sounds Good: Treat yourself to a jazz concert with the Oscar Peterson Trio in 1964, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the fabulous Elqui Valley region of Chile, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out some killer street food from Santiago, Chile, HERE. Sounds Good: Hold onto your hats, and watch Cab Calloway & His Orchestra swing “The Jumpin’ Jive”, and the Nicholas Brothers tap you breath away, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore the majestic Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out Prince’s incendiary guitar solo at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore Boston’s Black History sites, HERE Good Company: Listen to highlights of the Rev. Dr. Maritn Luther King, Jr’s last speech, HERE Sounds Good: Check out the profound and powerful track “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)” HERE
Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Learn about Cleveland’s deep Black history, HERE. Good Times: Today is the birthday of the legendary Black musician and orchestra leader, James Reese Europe! Find out his story, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out an astonishing performance of “Stakes Is High” with De La Soul and The Roots, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore the sites being preserved along the Civil Rights Trail, HERE Sounds Good: Check out an incredible performance by Arrested Development of “People Everyday”, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links: Wonderful World: Explore the Civil Rights Trail, HERE. Bon Appetit: Check out chef Michael Twitty’s historical African American cuisine, HERE. Sounds Good: Listen to a classic of Conscious Hip Hop, “Self Destruction”, HERE
Today’s Show Note Links! Wonderful World: Learn all about the phenomenal music scene of Kansas City in the 1930s, HERE. Good Company: Spend some time with the brilliant Mary Lou Williams, HERE. Sounds Good: …and watch Count Basie and His Orchestra as they swing “How High The Moon”, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Explore the history of Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom, HERE Good Times: Check out the phenomenal Gregory Hines as he pays tribute to his mentor, Sammy Davis Jr., HERE. Sounds Good: Nile Rodgers and CHIC give a funky Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: Learn about the history of Los Angeles’s thriving Black cultural center, Central Avenue, courtesy of the legendary Chester Whitmore, HERE. Good For You: House music is always Good For You, so learn about its evolution, HERE. Sounds Good: Check out House music legend Frankie Knuckles playing his anthem “Your […]
Today’s Show Notes Wonderful World: Check out the amazing Cotton Club Remembered documentary, HERE. Bon Appetit: Learn about the influence of Black culture on American cuisine, HERE. Sounds Good: Learn about the Black roots of Bluegrass music and more, HERE.
Today’s Show Note Links Wonderful World: History of the Apollo Theatre, Link HERE Sounds Good: Sheku Kanneh-Mason's Tiny Desk Concert, HERE
Good News: Researchers have found that tomato juice can fight salmonella and more! Link HERE. The Good Word: One more great quote from Dr. Maya Angelou. Good To Know: A wonderful bit of African-American history! Good News: A traditional Chinese medicine may have profound benefits for victims of strokes, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the […]
Good News: Cold-water swimming may help ease menopause symptoms! Link HERE. The Good Word: More great words from Dr. Maya Angelou. Good To Know: Amazing history about the Underground Railroad… Good News: A non-punitive system in a group of UK schools shows promise, HERE! Wonderful World: Learn about the black founder of Chicago HERE. Good […]
Good News: The UK introduces legislation of fight against hidden online fees! Link HERE. The Good Word: Another terrific quote from Maya Angelou for Black History Month. Good To Know: More great Black History… Good News: More reasons to get some physical activity in your day, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the phenomenal Manila Ocean […]
Good News: Solar installations can benefit insect populations! Link HERE. The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Maya Angelou. Good To Know: More great Black History information! Good News: New York City moves to erase medical debt, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore some gorgeous parks in Singapore, HERE. Bon Appetit: …And then check out incredible Singaporean […]
Good News: The International Energy Agency reports some positive trends in renewable energy growth, HERE. The Good Word: A wonderful, and familiar, reminder from Maya Angelou. Good To Know: A great bit of historical trivia for Black History Month… Good News: Hawaii replaced its last coal plant with a giant battery! Link HERE. Wonderful World: […]
Good News: Cameroon begins a landmark rollout of a malaria vaccine for children, Link HERE. The Good Word: One more great quote from Langston Hughes for the week. Good To Know: A great historical tidbit about an enormous cheese… Good News: More great vaccine-related news, this time with a benefit fighting cancer! Link HERE. Wonderful […]
Good News: British Telecom is planning to take unused cable cabinets and convert them to charging stations for electric vehicles! Link HERE. The Good Word: A great quote from Langston Hughes. Good To Know: A fun fact about stinky (aromatic!) cheese… Good News: Galapagos tortoises are being repatriated to their native land, Link HERE. Wonderful […]
Good News: The Polish government is beginning to protect ancient woodlands, Link HERE. The Good Word: A lovely poetic excerpt from Langston Hughes. Good To Know: A bizarre cheese fact from 2014… Good News: A great step forward for political representation in Spain, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the beauty of the hula, “The Heartbeat […]
Good News: The population of elephants in the parks of southern Africa are on the rise! Link HERE. The Good Word: A gorgeous bit of verse from Langston Hughes. Good To Know: A surprising use for a cheesemaking byproduct… Good News: England and Wales will offer financial aid to help domestic abuse survivors flee their […]
Good News: Despite public perception, violent crime is declining in the United States, Link HERE. The Good Word: A familiar bit of poetry from Langston Hughes. Good To Know: A great bit of historic trivia about cheese… Good News: An obscure psychedelic dramatically reduces PTSD in veterans, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Check out National Geographic’s […]