The Good Bean

We venture down the rabbit hole of Mr. Varner's top 5 phavorite Phish shows.  The conjecture varies from venue to vibes and many more things on the in between.  Sit back, grab a fresh cup and set the gearshift for the high gear of your soul!You've got to run like an antelope, out of control!

The streets begged for it...Okay, so they didn't really.  But we at the Good Bean thought it'd be fun to field questions from our loyal listeners.  Topics range from values, careers, motivation, balance, personal growth and more.  Click play and enjoy a fresh cup :)

We've been in quarantine and socially distanced for 2 months... what habits have we developed?  What things are we doing now that we didn't used to?  Are we the ones who buy toilet paper and post conspiracy videos on youtube?  Listen to find out...

Music is an integral part of the human experience- it brings people together, fosters community and can aid in mental health and well being.  Andrew Barton, owner of Admiral Analog's Audio Assortment (Shepherdstown, WV), discusses his journey and elaborates on how music has impacted him throughout his life.  

Andrew Barton, owner of Admiral Analog's Audio Assortment, shares with us his top 5 movies about music (not music documentaries) and his top 5 most influential albums.  Enjoy the conversation and this refill begs the obvious question- what are your top 5s?

Mr. G and Mr. O banter about the 5 best local spots to hang outdoors.  What are your 5 favorite?  A couple questions at the end for some Spring home (outside) work...Happy Easter and SPRING BREAK -gooD BeAn

If there was a pill that lowered stress, increased immunity, aided in sleep, cognition and overall health and well being- it would fly off the shelves.  There isn't a pill, but these measurables can all be achieved through spending some time outside.  Biophilia- the theory that we are drawn to other living things (nature)- is proved time and time again in the arenas of brain science and psychology.  We take a look into some of these studies and discuss the writings of Dr. John Ratey and Richard Manning (GO WILD!), Dr. Mark Cucuzzella (Run for Your Life), and Henry David Thoreau (Walking).  LISTEN TO THIS OUTSIDE :)

What is The Good Bean?  Why would I want to listen?  What are these idiots doing trying to make a 'podcast'?  These questions and some other odds and ends will be addressed in the trailer to The Good Bean.

No state tournament... no senior season... no final competitions... missing time with friends... all this wasted time/energy/effort... the real threat of getting a virus that could spread to at-risk people in your family and community. Many students are experiencing adversity in this pandemic.  Where can we find joy in these trying times?  Using The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World as a template, we will discuss a framework of principles that will aid in finding meaning in today's tumultuous climate.(Sorry for the length...still figuring this out!)