The Good News Podcast

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

Bee Sting Injection πŸπŸ’‰

Scientists are channeling the bees to make a more effective medicine delivery system!Read more about the new medical tech here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

09-16
03:05

Finnish Sand Battery

A Finnish town is using a deceptively simple new technology to stay warm using renewable energy.Read more about the big battery here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

09-11
04:15

Sardinian Shepherds πŸ‘πŸ§€, Repeat

From the archive, Italy is planning on receiving an infusion of shepherds! β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

09-09
03:44

Raccoon Resuscitation 🦝

A story about drunk raccoons on the local news- thank goodness for local news!Check out the segment here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

09-05
03:58

Nacelle Sweet Nacelle 🏑

A Dutch company has found a way to help solve two problems with one project: a recycled tiny home made from wind turbine parts!Read more about the project and the company here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

09-03
04:02

Dover and Above πŸ›₯, Repeat

From the archive, an impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue.Read more about the rescue here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-29
04:31

Non-book Libraries

Libraries, both public and little free, are growing and changing with their communities! Read more here and here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-26
04:34

Seaweed Plastic 🌿

Seaweed is reaching its premium plastic potential!Read more about the algal innovation here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-23
03:34

Update: Moose TV

From the archive, Swedish slow TV is back at it again!Β Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-21
05:58

Conch Shell to Conk Well πŸšπŸ’€

Research shows that working out your mouth and throat muscles with conch shell can help your sleep better- that's great news!Read more about the research hereΒ  β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-19
04:04

Pups for Plants πŸ•πŸŒΌπŸŒ», Repeat

From the archive, dogs are getting to work reintroducing native plants to an urban nature reserve.Read more about the project (and see some pup pics) here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-16
03:56

T1D Barbie

A new Barbie is good news for representation and make believe play time!Read more about this newest doll here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-14
03:17

3D Printed Dirt House

New technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool!Read more about the 3D houses here β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-13
03:51

#popscope πŸŒ‘πŸŒ β˜„β­

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

08-05
03:14

Wolves Help Trees 🐺🌲

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

08-02
03:39

Beach Vacuum Robodog πŸ–πŸ§ΉπŸ€–πŸΆ, Repeat

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 β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

08-01
03:32

Curse to Cure

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

07-29
03:41

Renewable Energy Cost Tipping Point

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 hereΒ  β˜… Support this podcast on Patreon β˜…

07-26
03:31

Payphones But Free πŸ“ž

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

07-24
03:51

Snail Racing Champs

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

07-22
03:12

evildonut

Yes, veganism can reduce your own impact, but we need much more collective action to solve climate change. getting the industries to change will also make a HUGE impact! How can we make bigger system change? @GoodNewsPod

01-09 Reply

evildonut

hmm actually @TheGoodNewsPod the launch was yesterday. *landing* is Feb 2021

07-31 Reply

evildonut

is it just me or did Colleen"s audio go silent when she starts the description?

04-27 Reply

Dana P.

I love this podcast. You guys are great and always make me laugh

12-21 Reply

Ang Elo

For some reason I can no longer download episodes. I keep getting an error message. I can download other podcasts just fine. EDIT 14/03/2018 - It's working again! I'm so thrilled!

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