What's Good, Atlanta?

David and Mark close out 2025 with a room full of friends at Dad's Garage! Very super duper special guests Maurice Garland and Christina Lee from the new, excellent podcast "Atlanta Is.." join to talk about the city's history and culture. Good news this episode includes the arrival of Kermit to the Center for Puppetry Arts, a Chick-Fil-A vending machine, and Atlanta's new NWSL team. DJ Op Diggy joins for a bonus Top 5 to spin 5 of his favorite tracks from the A. A very very big What's Good thank you and standing ovation to the producers of this episode: Co-Co-Co-Associate-Assistant Producers: Robin Thornett Frances Chang Milk Lewis Charles Minnifield Executive Producers: Africa Stewart Lenise Lyons And, special thanks to our performers at the live show: Mandal, Mel Mitchell, and DJ Op Diggy. And to everyone who came out to the show! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. We'll see y'all next year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and David get a visit from Roy Wood, Jr, swinging through the A on tour for The Man of Many Fathers. They also discuss a study declaring the end of rush hour traffic in Atlanta; MARTA's game-changing announcement; and the Fox Theatre being named the best theater in the whole wide world. Speaking of excellent theaters! Our next live show is December 2nd at Dad's Garage, our Season Finale! We'll have comedy from Mandal and other special guests joining - click here for tickets and ways that you can become a producer of the show (#CreateJobs). Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stankonia! They also run down Atlanta's obsession with Halloween, Shaq's missing Range Rover, and It's Sports! Our next live show is December 2nd at Dad's Garage, our Season Finale! We'll have comedy from Mandal and other special guests joining - click here for tickets and ways that you can become a producer of the show (#CreateJobs). Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and David are live from Georgia Tech in the heart of Atlanta! Two Tech alums join the show to drop all kinds of knowledge: actress Jessica Luza and director-producer-writer Osahon Tongo reflect on their careers in the film and television industry, as well as their time at Tech. Joe Alterman and the Joe Alterman Trio sit in for the evening, setting up our new favorite segment "Rough Headlines, Smooth Jazz." Special Homecoming Correspondent Buzz gives their thoughts on Tech traditions in a can't-miss audio interview. And of course, we catch up on news: Tech's undefeated season; Coach Brent Key's super-spooky house, a Tech student winning the GeoGuessr World Cup, and local impacts of the federal government shutdown. Special thanks to our performers at the live show, Lace Larrabee and Adán Bean. As well as to GT Arts and the Ferst Center. And to everyone who came out to the show! And you, too (why not?)! See photos and read more about the evening here. Our next live show will be our Season Finale at Dad's Garage on Tuesday, December 2nd. Check the details and grab your tickets now! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman (music!), Lace Larrabee (comedy!), and Adán Bean (spoken word!), as well as GT Alums Jessica Luza and Osahon Tongo for a very special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here.** David and Mark break down the new "285" or "High Museum" Air Jordans, proposing a few other ATL-inspired sneakers we all need. They also talk about Atlanta's obsession with Littles, Tinys, and Youngs. Plus, a reminder that Early Voting is happening NOW! We have TWO live shows this month: October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman (music!), Lace Larrabee (comedy!), and Adán Bean (spoken word!), as well as GT Alums Jessica Luza and Osahon Tongo for a very special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here. Then, we'll be on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance on October 28 for a show celebrating Covenant. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of good news this week! Mark and David celebrate President Jimmy Carter's new Forever Stamp, explore who might pop out for Young Thug's upcoming "Hometown Heroes" show at State Farm Arena, and share memories of retired Braves manager Brian Snitker. Then, they shoutout some favorite ATL taco spots for National Taco Day, AKA the Taco Tuesday of Them All. We have TWO live shows this month: October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman (music!), Lace Larrabee (comedy!), and Adán Bean (spoken word!), as well as GT Alums Jessica Luza and Osahon Tongo for a very special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here. Then, we'll be on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance on October 28 for a show celebrating Covenant. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark learn some new vocabulary words and explore the reasons to reserve a "resting place" at Oakland Cemetery. They also touch on an EarthGang x Georgia Tech x Coca-Cola collaboration and highlight some notable firsts in karate, polo, and women's sports in "It's Sports!" Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman, Adán Bean, and other special guests for a special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Mark and David highlight reasons why Mercedes-Benz Stadium was recently named "Best Stadium in the US." They also give an update on the Stolen Beyoncé Harddrive Suspect, weigh in on Young Thug's latest release, and break down Atlanta's ranking on "Best Cities for Chicken Wings." We also have our first contribution from Kid Correspondent Tyson Wesley and take a look at the Hawks' Promo Calendar in It's Sports! It's a packed show! September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. To learn how you can support efforts to cure the disease, text SC3 to 61474 to connect with the Sickle Cell Community Consortium.  Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman, Adán Bean, and other special guests for a special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark host a special show, live from the Atlanta Beltline Funding Fair. They speak with Ms. D of D Cafe and Catering about her story of building and sustaining her small business. They also cover recent news including Beltline Kevin's signed athlete deal, everything in It's Sports, and a Beltline traffic update with Traffic with Curtis. Big thanks to everyone at Atlanta Beltline Business Solutions Office for supporting this episode! Learn more about them and the resources they provide. Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman, Adán Bean, and other special guests for a special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes (call 311, not David)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and David are back with a live season premiere with a sold-out crowd at Dad's Garage! They catch up on all the biggest, brightest news: Big Boi's collaboration with Whirlpool, Waffle House's 70th Birthday, The Atlanta Dream's epic season, and MARTA's new Write Down The Line initiative. Then, Gigi Pedraza, Executive Director of the Latino Community Fund of Georgia, drops in to talk about building community and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month before dropping some Top 5 gems inspired by the AJC's recent announcement about pivoting to digital. And, special thanks to our performers at the live show: Lauren Knight, Ashlee Haze, and Aimmé. And to everyone who came out to the show! Catch us next week, Wednesday September 17th at the Westside Warehouse. Free with RSVP, details here!  Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back for a new season and kicking things off with a live show at Dad's Garage on September 9th! Join us for a live podcast recording (with special guest GiGi Pedraza) along with comedy from Lauren Knight, poetry from Ashlee Haze, and music from Aimmé! This is your official invitation, look no further, RSVP and come through! Tickets and details are HERE. Dad’s Garage Theatre569 Ezzard St., Atlanta, GA 30312 Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark host a "True Talks" with True Colors Theatre Company to explore the Comedy and Black Theatre. They speak with Jon Carr (co-artistic director of Dad's Garage) and Jamil Jude (artistic director of True Colors and director of "Ain't No Mo'." Actors Jason Jamal Ligon and Sierra Nicolette Smith perform scenes from Ain't No Mo' and share a bit about the production and rehearsal process. Mark and David also recap the week's biggest news: Cowboy Carter and Bey-T-L, Operation Southern Slowdown, and the MLB All-Star Game. Big thanks to everyone at True Colors and Theatrical Outfit. And, special thanks to our performers at the live show: Lauren Knight, Lauré, and Adán Bean. And to everyone who came out to the show! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark will bring What's Good, Atlanta to True Colors Theatre Company's True Talks series, this Sunday at 2pm. Come through for performances from the cast of "Ain't No Mo'," comedy from Lauren Knight and Lauré, poetry from Adán Bean, and of course all the news that'll make you smile! Free to attend, but registration is required: HERE The Balzer Theater at Herren’s84 Luckie St. NWAtlanta, GA 30303 If you want more details, here they are: https://www.wabe.org/events/wabe-and-true-colors-theatres-true-talks-series/  Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our season finale, Mark and David take a look at all the top news in Atlanta, including the retirement of the one and only Lois Reitzes. They also cover food news (new items from Chick-Fil-A and Waffle House); It's Sports (the Falcons in Germany and the end of Inside the NBA on TNT); and the top story examines the NOAA's list of names for storms (Hurricane Karen?!) as we move into this year's hurricane season. We're taking a quick summer break but will be back soon with more news that makes you smile. In the meantime, check out: City Lights Cinema with Lois Reitzes. Sunday, June 22 at the Tara Theatre. Tickets here. Show & Tell with Jon Goode. Tuesday, July 15 at Seven Stages. Tickets here. Us! Someplace soon, stay tuned.. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and learn how to stand with public media, visit wabe.org/action Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark and a room full of friends at Dad's Garage have an absolute blast exploring the week's news. They run a deep dive, Top 5 on André 3000's recent surge of impromptu performances around the city, joined by special guest Kelundra Smith. They also cover a change at Emory and a bundle of sports news: Coco Gauff, Allisha Gray, Blooper, and Atlanta's presence at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The crowd helps Mark and David personalize a brick for the Braves' All Star Game Brick program, and Adán Bean steps in to deliver a reading from Topher Payne's genius Topher Fixed It series. Big shoutout: this show is presented with support from Emory Libraries and the Emory Arts & Social Justice Program.  Special thanks to our performers at the live show: Theresa Tha Songbird, Jon Goode, and David Ryan Harris. And to everyone who came out to the show! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First! Catch us on Tuesday, June 10th for the next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage. Theresa tha Songbird, Jon Goode, David Ryan Harris, and Kelundra Smith will be in the building - come through! Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend. This week, Mark and David break down Atlanta's status as the #1 "Smart" City in the country. Speaking of Top Spots, the guys also break down John's Creek being named the top place to live in the entire country, a man tying the record for the largest Mahi-Mahi ever caught off the coast of Georgia, and local students's success at the Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad. It's an episode of winners! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and learn how to stand with public media, visit wabe.org/action Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark brainstorm their dream version of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, hosted by Atlanta in July. They also rundown a pair of unexpected but connected: the end of the penny and a semi-truck that spilled $800,000 worth of dimes onto the highway. Who'd have thought coins would be so newsworthy in our cashless culture? The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Theresa tha Songbird, Jon Goode, David Ryan Harris, and Kelundra Smith will be in the building - come through! Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and David outline everything you need to know for Beyoncé’s upcoming 4-night Cowboy Carter Tour stand at the Benz. They also run down recent stories including Emory and Georgia Tech being named in Forbes’ “New Ivies” list, Georgia Power’s base rate freeze, and a loose kangaroo on I-85 in Alabama. David catches everyone up with an extra innings, overtime-sized “It’s Sports!” and Curtis zooms in, at a standstill, to give a traffic update. The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. We’ve got some special guests lined up! Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing, visit wabe.org/give Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Mark tribute Goodie Mob, who announced that 2025 will be their official farewell. Mark responds to a handful of headlines including Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico, democracy sausages in Australia, Lime scooter rides, and The Magnet Man's stolen bicycle. Curtis drops by to speak on the earthquake and we premiere a new segment called "What'll Ya Have??" The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark and David are joined by special guest Rachel Garbus to review Atlanta's star studded list of college and university commencement speakers, and to dream up the perfect list of future honorary doctorate recipients. They also break down the A's very strong presence at the Met Gala, the new Andre 3000 EP, Slater Nalley's ascension on American Idol, IKEA Atlanta's efforts to support college students, and five women from the same family all graduating from Georgia State this month. It's a cap-throwing kind of episode!  The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find Rachel at @goodgraciousrachel Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing, visit wabe.org/give Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.