Best Billy Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 996: Good news in the fight against pancreatic cancer, the sights and foods of Florence and more of Italy, the classic humor of Jack Benny, Johnny Hodges and his alto sax, and more…

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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.…

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Episode 995: Great news for the environment in the UK, a lovely reminder from Mister Rogers, the many delights of Edinburgh, a breathtaking performance from Wynton Marsalis, and more…

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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.…

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Episode 994: Hope for damaged coral reefs, an endangered wild cat species bounces back, the delights of Edinburgh, a stunning live performance from 1969, and more…

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 993: The world’s most livable cities, the unstoppable shift to renewable power, Phil Rosenthal shows us Paris, Louis Armstrong performs “Black and Blue”, and more…

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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.…

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Clutch Burners Podcast Episode 29 - Adam Dorey 2:14:26

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Meet Adam Dorey, a stick shift fanatic and long-time friend! Adam's been thrilling fans with his dynamic racing commentary for years, and now he's doing it full-time. His passion for manual transmissions and in-depth knowledge of the sport bring every race to life. Buckle up and join us as Adam shifts gears and delivers the excitement of the racetr…

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Clutch Burners Podcast Episode 30 - Nate Curran and Joel Magill 1:50:08

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Bill Armstrong, Nate Curran, and Joel Magill finished first, second, and third in this year’s Rocky Mountain Race Week 1.0 stick shift class. Nate recently swapped his car over from an automatic and finished it just in time for the event and ended up having the quickest pass in the class. Joel makes his return quicker than ever in his killer stick …

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Episode 992: Great news in the fights against Alzheimer’s and cancer, more delights of London (including amazing FOOD!), the stunning and moving “Hymn To Freedom” by Oscar Peterson, and more…

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 991 (officially!): Revisiting some favorite good news stories, a lovely reminder from Mister Rogers, the wonders of London, the deeply swinging “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, and more…

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Short Leg – Clem Hill's 188 v England at the MCG in 1897/98 – Part 2 12:20

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With Part 2 of this episode of 'Short Leg', Tom Ford concludes the re-telling of Clem Hill's famous innings at the MCG against England in 1898, in which he scored a match saving, series-winning score, with the help of off-spinner Hugh Trumble. DONATE: You can buy Tom Ford a coffee! Every donation helps with production and inspires Tom to keep the p…

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Short Leg – Clem Hill's 188 v England at the MCG in 1897/98 – Part 1 25:15

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This episode of 'Short Leg' – discusses one of the most famous and, arguably, greatest Test innings of the Golden Age. Not yet 21, Clem Hill rescued Australia from a monumental batting collapse on Day 1 of the Fourth Test in Melbourne of the 1897/98 Ashes series. Along with Hugh Trumble, the pair put on a record 7th wicket stand to turn the innings…

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Crafting Quality Software: a Conversation with Robert Martin 52:24

2M ago52:24

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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with software industry veteran Robert Martin. Robert is one of the original signers of the Agile Manifesto and the author of several influential books, including Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. During the conversation, Robert shared insightful perspectives on some of the bigges…

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The History of the Term "Lean": a Conversation with Jim Womack and John Krafcik 17:23

2M ago17:23

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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, Jim Womack and John Krafcik share the origin story of the term "lean." Jim led the MIT global benchmarking study of the automotive industry, which led to the seminal book The Machine That Changed the World, and John was one of the principal researchers. Jim went on to co-author a similarly influential book, Lean…

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AI's Impact on Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst 22:26

2M ago22:26

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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst. Dr. Gerhart is a family physician and VP of clinical informatics at Epic Systems, while Dr. Longhurst is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health. In the discussion, we explore: How health systems are using AI to …

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Sydney Barnes – Part 2 – with Andy Searle 42:12

3M ago42:12

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In Part 2 of this chat with biographer Andy Searle, we discuss what Sydney Barnes did outside of cricket, his demolition of the Australians in the 1911-12 Ashes tour, his mind-boggling feats in South Africa in 1913-14, why he never played another Test after the First World War, and what his legacy is today. DONATE: You can buy Tom Ford a coffee! Ev…

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Ep. 43 The Murders of Billie-Jo Jenkins 35:45

3M ago35:45

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Billie-Jo Jenkins was a beautiful young girl who had so much potential ahead of her, but unfortunately it was all taken away. While doing simple outside chores, some animal brutally took her life. Police tried to piece together what they could, but it is still unsolved. This is her case, keep her memory alive. For case suggestions or personal stori…

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Sydney Barnes – Part 1 – with Andy Searle 41:55

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Of all the cricketers who played during the so-called Golden Age, none incite the intrigue in fans today quite like Sydney Francis Barnes. He was a tall, fit opening bowler blessed with a catalogue of unplayable deliveries. Those writers in the mid 20th century who looked back on this period with rose coloured glasses, often found the cantankerous,…

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Episode 991(ish): Wind power continues to grow, a great quote from Shakespeare, a delightful coffee shop in Sydney, the wonder of Ella Fitzgerald, and more… 25:07

3M ago25:07

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Teaching Lean Thinking to Kids: A Conversation with Alan Goodman 33:36

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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Alan Goodman, professor and department chair of quality engineering at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Alan spent his career in operations at GE before becoming a professor. The podcast explores his recent work to teach young students lean skills to prepare them for careers after school. In the…

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The State of US Manufacturing and Its Role in Innovation: a Conversation with Ben Armstrong and Jim Morgan 51:38

3M ago51:38

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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, we speak with Ben Armstrong, Executive Director of MIT's Industrial Performance Center, and Jim Morgan, Senior Advisor at the Lean Enterprise Institute. They share perspectives from Ben's extensive research on the history and future of US manufacturing and Jim's first-hand knowledge of developing new products an…

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Episode 991: Progress in the fight against Amazon rainforest deforestation, a great quote from Wordsworth, hope for dementia patients, the music of Billie Holiday, and more… 19:09

3M ago19:09

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 990: A simple blood test to identify heart disease risk, a lovely quote from George Herbert, the culinary wonders of Barcelona, an oboe concerto by Bach, and more… 18:43

3M ago18:43

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 989: Somalia’s debt gets cancelled, a pithy quote from George Herbert, Phil Rosenthal visits Tokyo, the music of Muddy Waters, and more… 18:15

3M ago18:15

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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!By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 988: Reasons to go “Flexitarian”, a good reminder from poet George Herbert, hope for the British hedgehog, the delights of Barcelona, the genius of Buster Keaton AND Bach, and more… 19:49

3M ago19:49

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 987: Returning stolen land to native peoples, a great quote from George Herbert, exploring Italy with Phil Rosenthal, Bach’s Brandenburg No. 5, and more… 22:22

3M ago22:22

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 986 (ish): Great news of animal conservation in Scotland, a thoughtful quote from George Herbert, Phil Rosenthal in Paris, Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suite, and more… 20:29

4M ago20:29

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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NBA Star Blake Griffin. The Forward w/ Lance Armstrong 1:06:42

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Lance catches up with Blake in Austin for a South By Southwest panel. They talk about their love of sports and becoming veteran athletes, balancing sport, and family, and embarking on a 2nd career after sports, including Blakes's passion for humor, TV, and film.

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Episode 986: A major drop in child mortality, a great quote from Einstein, Disneyland’s Opening Day, the dancing delights of Gene Nelson, and more… 19:58

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Quality Leadership at the Forefront of Innovation: A Conversation with Jeri Ford of Lucid Motors 39:05

4M ago39:05

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Electrification has given rise to new American automotive ventures such as Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors. Aside from the powertrain, these companies are innovating the driving experience through breakthrough performance and by deeply integrating software into vehicle architecture. These disruptions demonstrate exciting possibilities but raise a c…

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Clutch Burners Podcast Episode 28 - Bob Gruber and Nick Larson 2:18:10

4M ago2:18:10

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Bob Gruber is coming off of his third place finish in the Sick Week Stick Shift 2024 class. His ProCharged small block ford belt-munching machine went 8.805 @ 161 in Orlando and finished the week with a 9.0 average. Also joining us is Nick Larson, owner of Streetcar Shenanigans Performance in Illinois. Join us as they discuss which Home Depot parts…

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Episode 982: Polio is nearly eradicated globally, a great quote from Einstein, street foods in Oaxaca, Nat King Cole & his trio swing “Straighten Up & Fly Right”, and more… 16:06

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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.…

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Episode 981: Saving British pubs, saving endangered parrots, exploring a remarkable chapel in Ethiopia, the piano brilliance of Nat King Cole, and more… 16:49

4M ago16:49

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 980: Earth Prize finalists, a beautiful reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh, an odd little town in the Netherlands, the genius of Douglas Adams, swingin’ trumpet from Harry James, and more… 20:19

4M ago20:19

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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”, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 979: Arizona cancels medical debt, a beautiful reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh, a surprising spot for Indian food in L.A., the swinging sound of Les Brown, and more… 18:49

5M ago18:49

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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 Band leaders of all time, Les …

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Episode 978: Amazing progress in the fight against CO2 emissions, a lovely reminder from Thich Nhat Hanh, Van Gogh’s last painting, music from a Chicago jazz legend, and more… 20:14

5M ago20:14

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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 classic recording of…

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Episode 977: Scotland gives derelict land back for community use, another great quote from Thich Nhat Hanh, a surprising Michelin-starred eatery, the music of Astor Piazzolla, and more… 21:24

5M ago21:24

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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, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 976 (Take Two!): Amazing news about homelessness in Finland, a brilliant quote from Thich That Hanh, the oldest Junk boat in Hong Kong, the magic of Big Beiderbecke, and more… 20:14

5M ago20:14

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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, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Special Episode! 5:14

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Link for Today! Plymouth Housing works to alleviate the unhoused crisis in Seattle! Learn more, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Developing 35,000 Problem Solvers: OhioHealth's Journey in Lean Healthcare with Alli Kulp and Emily Swaney 46:14

5M ago46:14

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In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Emily Swaney and Alli Kulp from OhioHealth. Emily is the senior director of OhioHealth's lean promotion office, leading the organization's continuous improvement team. Alli is a senior advisor in the lean promotion office and previously worked as a registered nurse. In our discussion, we explore:…

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Michael Chernow reflects on his journey of resilience and redemption | The Forward w/Lance Armstrong 1:54:13

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An extraordinary journey of resilience and redemption with Michael Chernow. From a tough upbringing to a harrowing near-death experience due to addiction, Chernow's story is a testament to the resilience. Beyond his culinary accomplishments as the co-founder of The Meatball Shop and founder of Seamore's, a sustainable seafood restaurant chain, Cher…

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Episode 976: Restoring nature in the EU, a great quote from Thich That Hanh, a Scottish village in Italy, a brilliant performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”, and more… 22:06

5M ago22:06

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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.By dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 975: The EU plans to go “Carbon Neutral”, jaguars spotted (!) in Arizona, the wonders of Santiago, the legendary Roots crew, and more… 16:49

5M ago16:49

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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, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 974: Money really can’t buy happiness, rescuing Scotland’s lost pinewoods, the brilliance of Amanda Gorman’s poetry, and more… 15:51

5M ago15:51

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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, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 973: Good news for hedgehogs, the beauty of La Serena in Chile, classic Disney cartoons, the brilliance of the Oscar Peterson Trio, and more… 19:59

5M ago19:59

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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, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 972: The UK leaves a terrible treaty behind, the four-day-work-week gets even MORE support, the wonders of Chile’s Elqui Valley, amazing street food in Santiago, the powerhouse tap dancing of the ... 16:49

5M ago16:49

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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.…

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Episode 971: Aussie workers gain the “Right to Disconnect”, Paris puts the brakes on SUVs, the wonder of Torres Del Paine in Chile, Prince blows your everlovin mind, and more… 15:47

5M ago15:47

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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, HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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Episode 970: The continuing rise of renewable energy, a powerful quote from Booker T. Washington, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jrs last speech, and more… 18:45

5M ago18:45

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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)” HEREBy dailygoodpodcast

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