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The Good News Podcast is your thrice weekly reminder that not all news is bad.

The Good News Podcast

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    • Aug 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 4m AVG DURATION
    • 1,233 EPISODES

    4.8 from 462 ratings Listeners of The Good News Podcast that love the show mention: good news podcast, made me smile, diarrhea, peace and love, way to go, positivity, pick, joy, daily, totally, morning, place, happy, perfect, nice, need, right, world, best, love this podcast.


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    The Good News Podcast is a delightful and uplifting show that provides a quick dose of cheer in each episode. The regular host is kind and charming, never being over the top, and truly enjoys sharing stories of goodness in nature, by humans, dogs, and even in space. It is always a refreshing break from the often depressing news found elsewhere. I am grateful for a new episode of this podcast, as it brings joy to my day.

    One of the best aspects of The Good News Podcast is the positive and heartwarming stories it shares. From Lego sets representing LGBTQIA+ communities to acts of kindness by individuals, these stories remind listeners that there is still good in the world. The hosts, Colleen and Neil, are delightful and their genuine enthusiasm adds even more joy to each episode.

    On the other hand, one aspect that could be improved upon is the speed at which the host speaks. For some listeners, including myself, it can feel slightly slow-paced. However, it's important to note that this might be intentional to accommodate all types of listeners and ensure inclusivity.

    Overall, The Good News Podcast is an excellent show that provides concrete reminders that life can be beautiful and people can be good. It serves as a much-needed pick-me-up amidst other sources of news that can often be disheartening. Colleen and Neil have created something truly wonderful with this podcast, spreading positivity and bringing smiles to their audience on a regular basis.



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    Latest episodes from The Good News Podcast

    #popscope

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 3:14


    Good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff! Read more about #popscope here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Wolves Help Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 3:39


    Reintroduced wolves are having impacts throughout entire ecosystems! Read more about the wolf + tree research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Beach Vacuum Robodog

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:32


    From the archive, a drone that looks like a dog wearing a vacuum! Now THAT is some good news.Read more about a recent robopup adventure here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Curse to Cure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 3:41


    Something that may have cursed explorers 100 years ago has promising medical properties nowadays. Cool! Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Renewable Energy Cost Tipping Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 3:31


    An update to a few episodes over the years about the cost of renewable energy generation compared to fossil fuel generation. Read more about the UN address here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Payphones But Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 3:51


    From New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected.Read more about the payphones here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Snail Racing Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 3:12


    A fun race from the UK is good news for the snails and those who love them.Read more about the race here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Library Farm, Repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 3:04


    From the archive, the "world's first library farm" sounds incredible!Read more about the library and it's farm here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Gnome Restoration Society, Repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 3:48


    From the archive, a midnight theft. A mysterious stranger. A squad of gnomes. It's a good news caper!Read more about the gnomes here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Sweating Paint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 3:24


    A new paint can help keep buildings cooler in humid, rainy places around the globe.Read more about it here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Update: Scenic and Swimmable Seine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 6:59


    An update from a story out of Paris from about two years ago- get your suit on (bathing, preferably) and come along to the Seine! Read more about swimming in the river here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Chico the Beagle Bear Brawler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 3:14


    An adopted dog shows its love and affection when it mattered most.Read more about Chico the beagle here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Water Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 3:48


    Researchers at MIT have tested out a passive device that can grab water out of the air in one of the driest places on earth. Read more about the project here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Waste Mining

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 4:18


    From the archive, gold is getting pulled out of old electronics. Recently, it seems like the process may get refined even more- leading to safer, cleaner gold extraction. Neat!Read more about the new process here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Detention in the Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 3:44


    A new detention option could get more kids outside and soaking up some tree time.Read more about these hiking detentions here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Gas Butter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:24


    From the archive, a science-y food startup called Savor is building the butter of... the FUTURE! Now, it seems like folks are eating (and enjoying) this new butter and I might finally get that taste-test that I want. Read more about future-butter here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Buffalo Bike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 3:56


    An innovative bike design is built for people who need the most reliable possible bike.Learn more about the bike here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Land Back Along the Klamath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 4:01


    Along the Klamath River, the Yurok Tribe is back in their rightful role as stewards and conservationists of forests in California. Read more about the land back deal here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Portuguese Beavers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:51


    Beavers are so back baby! It's a good sign for Portugal and it should help the area rivers too!Read more about the work of tracking Iberian beavers here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Ojisan TCG

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 4:54


    A new game helps connect younger and older people and share accomplishments. Seems like a great idea!Read more about the game here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Salty Plastic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:49


    Researchers in Japan have created a plastic-ish material that is strong and flexible, but dissolves when it gets salty... like in an ocean!Read more about this cool material here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Update: Future Chocolate? Cocoa Gel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 6:39


    An update to a story from about a year ago. Researchers have found a way to use more of the cocoa pod to make delicious, delicious chocolate!Read more about the new chocolate formula here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    National Park Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 3:19


    A new designation encourages people to think about their cities differently.Read more about National Park Cities here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Incognito Bear Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 3:06


    Caretakers in California are dressing up to help a young bear get ready to face the wilderness.Read more about the bear and its caretakers here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Less Splashy Urinals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 3:22


    Engineering, science, and mathematics have all been leveraged to design less-gross urinals, that's good news!Read more about the urinal designs here   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Streaming Streams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 3:47


    From the archive, if you like to listen to nature sounds like rain to relax, you can do that and help the planet at the same time.Read more about the project here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Better Glass for Birds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 4:07


    A giant, glassy building in Chicago has upgraded it's windows to make them safer for birds flying on by. Read more about the glass and the birds here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Ronan Has the Rhythm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 3:11


    Ronan, a 15yr old sea lion has great rhythm and it's raising questions about music and what it means to be musical. Read more about the research here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Voyager 1: Thrusters Thrusting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 3:51


    Another update from Voyager 1 and 2 out in interstellar space. A 20-year-old bug needed to get figured out- and fast!Read more about the repair effort here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Lasocados ⚡

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:58


    From the archive, avocados get a high-tech new label and it could save a lot of plastic! Also, the avocado producer making these laser-etched avocados has also recently started making natural dyes from the avocado pits that would normally get composted or chucked- that's good news too! Read more about the avocado dye here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Guerrilla Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:59


    Guerrilla gardening is a pretty fun act of rebellion that I can totally get behind. Learn more about guerrilla gardening here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Space Out Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 3:39


    From the archive, an international competition to see who can space out... best? The most? The... farthest?There is a competition coming up! If you're in the area and you space out competitively, let me know- I'd love to hear about it. Read more about the competition here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Moving Books

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:37


    Two stories of communities coming together to move books- books to be sold and books to be borrowed!Read more about the library move here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Moose TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 4:10


    A popular TV show in Sweden is something you can watch for hours- technically 24 hours for days if you'd like!Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Turtle Trio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 3:32


    Three stories about turtle: old parents, turtle rescue, and conservation successes!Read more about the sea turtle survey here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Olo: A New Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 3:17


    Scientists have zapped retinae with lasers and described a color never before seen by the human eye.Read more (and see an un-lasered) version of the color here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Sloth Dentistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 3:37


    A sloth named Rico has undergone a novel surgery to help with a toothache.Read more about the surgery here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Stumpy: Replaced and Cloned

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 4:52


    Stumpy's clones are alive and well one year later and Stumpy fever is still going strong- it even has a theme song now!Check out the Stumpy song here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    We Hope You Fail Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 3:14


    An art exhibit about failure and getting better has a phone number you can call to inspire others- so cool!Read more about the exhibit here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Friendship Benches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 3:52


    A cool and useful project that leverages the power of listening for improving mental health. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Ronin the Rat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 2:31


    A new rat is on the scene, sniffing out dangers and helping humans stay safe. Good work Ronin!Read more about Ronin here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Busting Out Benches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 4:35


    A group of helpful rebels are building and installing seating around the Bay Area.Read more about the benches here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Update: RIP P-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 6:45


    An update to a story from a few years ago- a bridge has been built! Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Fonts for the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 3:24


    From the archive, a big publisher is experimenting with page-saving fonts to cut down on paper.Read more about the fonts here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    March Napness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 3:15


    A new competition pits sleeping bears against each other to find out who can nap the HARDEST.Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Tactile Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 5:10


    From the archive, an educational astronomy project that helps to make astro-imagery more accessible and engaging to the visually impaired community.Read more about the project here and check out the downloadable resources here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Tiny Dam Demolitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 3:36


    Big dams get lots of attention (looking at you Hoover!) but smaller dams can have a big impact on a fish and other wildlife.Read more about these dams here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Paint Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 3:43


    A new paint has the potential to help buildings react to and change with the seasons. Read more about the paint here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Bye Bye Brown Bananas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 3:49


    A new banana might be making its way to your grocer- keep your eyes... peeled.Read more about the banana here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Watercube, Repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 3:23


    From the archive, tech that can make drinking water from the air. Since originally airing, this technology has in fact gotten smaller and cheaper and has been used in emergency situation to provide drinking water. Pretty cool!Read more about the Watercube in action here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Sewercules, Repeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 3:14


    From the archive, stories of ancient history under the streets. I thought of this story because there was recently a big Roman discovery in London. Read more about that discovery here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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