The Good News Podcast is your thrice weekly reminder that not all news is bad.
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What do Nobel Prize Winners, CEOs of billion-dollar companies, FBI Hostage negotiators, Adult Actresses, academics from leading institutions, astronauts, rockstars, world-poker champions, members of the SAS, best-selling authors, and Disney stars have in common? They have all been guests on the Freedom Pact Podcast. By subscribing, you will hear eclectic conversations about topics relating to the nature of the world, and how to thrive within it. Join hosts of the Freedom Pact Podcast Joseph ...
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Film & TV, The Creative Process: Acting, Directing, Writing, Cinematography, Producers, Composers, Costume Design, Talk Art & Creativity
Acting, Directing, Writing, Cinematography Producing Conversations: Creative Process Original Series
Film & TV episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to actors, directors, writers, cinematographers & variety of behind the scenes creatives about their work and how they forged their creative careers. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds o ...
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From the archive, a story about a cool tool for cleaning up water ways. Since this first aired, WasteShark has gone to work in all sorts of places like Lake Ilopango in El Salvador and Hudson River Park in NYC. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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A cat has graduated (but will probably still hang around campus). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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A project that wants to give nature credit for its musicmaking skills! Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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#334: Professor Neil Lawrence - Are AI Doomsday Predictions Accurate Or Science Fiction?
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Neil Lawrence is the inaugural DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge. Neil has been working on machine learning models for over 20 years. Neil recently returned to academia after three years as Director of Machine Learning at Amazon. His main interest is the interaction of machine learning with the physical world.In …
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From the archive, a story about a forest tuned for feeding folks. According to the newsletter, things are going well at the food forest and there is plenty to check out if you're in the area! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Avocados are about to get a high-tech new label and it could save a lot of plastic! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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#333: Dave Asprey - How I Will Live To 180 Years Old
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Dave Asprey is regarded by many as the father of the bio-hacking movement. He is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, CEO of Upgrade Labs, founder of Danger Coffee, and host of The Human Upgrade podcast. Dave is an extremely successful entrepreneur and is noted as the first person to ever sell a product online. In this good spirited conve…
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Two animals found themselves in some tricky situations and needed some help from human friends. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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#332: Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan - Longevity Science EXPOSED? Nobel Prize Winner Reveals the Truth
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Venki Ramakrishnan is a Nobel Prize winning scientist, Former President of the Royal Society, a structural biologist at the University of Cambridge and author. Scientific and public interest into anti-aging has reached an all time high. With this has come a series of medical breakthroughs, as well as a detailed understanding of promising mechanisms…
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A new type of broadcast from the NHL that is hopefully the start of a pattern! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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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 ★By The Good News Podcast
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I recently found an article about the largest genome ever discovered and was reminded about this HUGE plant. This fern has a genome that is FIFTY TIMES bigger than ours- holy cow! Read more about the fern here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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An international competition to see who can space out... best? The most? The... farthest? Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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A football club in England has introduced new tech to help fans get into the action. Read more about the inclusive technology here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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#331: Daniel Sheehan - Harvard UFO Lawyer On The Secrets Governments Are Hiding
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Daniel Sheehan is a Harvard College, Harvard Law School and Harvard Divinity School–trained Constitutional Litigation and Appellate Attorney. He has worked on some of the biggest cases of public interest including the Pentagon Papers, the Karen Silkwood Case, the Iran/contra case and many more.In this conversation, Daniel speaks to Lewis about what…
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From the archive, a study about birds interacting with each other over video calls. A paper about this research has just recently been published and it turns out birds way, WAY prefer talking to other live birds over a prerecorded video. So cool! Learn more about the study and the paper here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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An update to a story from two years ago: electrified utensils are headed to your table. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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A tiny taco spot in Mexico City has earned a prestigious recognition. Read more about the taco stand here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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From the archive, two companies in Australia are diverting a bunch of waste from landfills. Click here if you want to learn more about Soilz Alive ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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A story of local government playing along with a tongue-in-cheek resident's fence. Read more and see the fence here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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A mystery reappears- do we now know the location in the background of the Mona Lisa?! Maybe! Read more about the Mona Lisa location here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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An orangutan has been documented doing something new and neat! Read more about Rakus here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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An update from LA about a program trying to cool down paved surfaces in the US. Learn more about the cool pavement here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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#330: Dr Iain McGilchrist - The Paradox of Living, Finding Awe & The Mental Health Crisis
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Dr Iain McGilchrist is a former literature scholar at Oxford University before an interest in the mind and body led him to studying medicine, which paved the way for him to become a consultant Psychiatrist.Dr McGilChrist is an associate of Green Templteton College in Oxford, a fellow of the royal college of Psychiatrists, a fellow of the royal soci…
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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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Paris' most famous street is shutting down to host a gigantic picnic- maybe the biggest ever! Read more about the picnic here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Remembering PAUL AUSTER - Writer, Director (1947-2024)
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It is said that people never die until the last person says their name. In memory of the writer and director Paul Auster, who passed away this week, we're sharing this conversation we had back in 2017 after the publication of his novel 4 3 2 1. Auster reflects on his body of work, life, and creative process. Paul Auster was the bestselling author o…
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A cat takes a shipping journey! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Two pieces of good news coming from the US government- flight refunds and net neutrality! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Voyager 1 was having a hard time getting in touch with Earth, but seems like smart folks found a fix! Read more about the repair here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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#329: Dr. John Delony - Can We Fix An Anxious Generation?
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Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert who offers guidance on relationships, anxiety and wellness.Before joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, Dr. Delony spent over two decades in crisis response and working in higher education, earning two PhDs along the way. Now, he has become a national bestselling author and host of The Dr. John Delony Show.In t…
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New research has been able to reproduce a song that a bird was dreaming... WHAT?! Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Two penguins have built an inseparable relationship- is love in the air?! Read more about the penguins here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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There’s another side to every war. Satire, War & Hollywood - Co-creator DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer
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On casting Robert Downey Jr. in 4 Roles: "That was Park Chan-wook's idea early on. In the book, there are these sorts of male-white figures of the American establishment. They're all differentiated in the book, but he had the idea. What if we have one actor playing all the parts kind of like Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove and immediately we thoug…
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A story that seems like a movie that is similar to another story from a few years ago... that also seems like it's from a movie. Read more about the rescues here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer with Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Park Chan-wook
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What are the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions in times of war? How can the arts convey complexity and foster understanding? Don McKellar is a highly accomplished writer, director, and actor. He has written films including Roadkill, Highway 61, Dance Me Outside, The Red Violin, and Blindness. He won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the 198…
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#328: Chris Hansen - Catching Predators, Hollywood Conspiracies, Protecting Our Children & More
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Chris Hansen is a renowned journalist, best known for his investigative work in exposing predators on the hit television series 'To Catch a Predator’ and his new show ‘Takedown with Chris Hansen’ on the TruBlu network. With decades of experience in broadcast journalism, Hansen has become a trusted voice in uncovering truth and confronting wrongdoin…
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Famous trees (and one extra famous tree) are getting some help from scientists and diplomats. Read more about the D.C. cherry trees here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP
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"We ended on such a cliffhanger with Isaac presenting the wrench at the police station to Jeff Daniels' character. It allowed us to sort of start from a place of what's going to happen next? And I think because what is drawn in the novel and because of what Danny brought into the original script of the first season and all the ideas he brought in. …
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Exploring American Rust: Broken Justice w/ DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP - Award-winning Screenwriters/EPs
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What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…
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A group of cats in Mexico's National Palace have received a special designation from the president. Read more (and watch a video) about the cats here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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From the archive, the science of farming in moon dust! I was just reading about the next crewed mission to the moon, and it would appear that they're planning to set up a mini greenhouse on the moon to see how plants do there. Pretty neat! You can read more about the this and the other planned experiments here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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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 ★By The Good News Podcast
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Two tales from the world of robotics and AI and work! Learn more about the tulip bots here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Good News Podcast
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#327: Annie Jacobsen - What Nuclear War Would Look Like In 2024
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Annie Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her books include: AREA 51; OPERATION PAPERCLIP; THE PENTAGON’S BRAIN; PHENOMENA; SURPRISE, KILL VANISH, and FIRST PLATOON. Her newest book, NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO is out now.In this interview, Annie and Lewis discuss wether we are living through a nuclear warning i…
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