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Author: Jeana Medlin

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The Happiest Hour is a bi-monthly podcast focused on breaking the cycle of bad news. Lucy Larcom once wrote, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." We are here to highlight and celebrate the news stories kindling those fires. Join us every other Friday for good conversation and good news!
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This week, we learn what the most common ingredient in American cuisine is, discuss if cows can sleep standing up, gush over Arizona Iced Tea, and talk invisible art.Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on UnsplashSupport the Show.
We're back! In our newest episode, Nick and I discuss whether bats are blind, how many states of matter there are, ants that are being trained to sniff out cancer, and shed some tears over good news out of Virginia where 2nd graders are using persuasive essays to help shelter dogs and cats get adopted.  Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.Photo by Yasin Arıbuğa on UnsplashSupport the Show.
Honey & Perdasdefogu

Honey & Perdasdefogu

2022-03-0452:15

This week, Nick and I talk horse statues, human senses, what it takes to live past 100 years old, and women's soccer. Grab your favorite happy hour drink and join us! Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.Photo by Arwin Neil Baichoo on UnsplashSupport the Show.
Asteroids & Goldfish

Asteroids & Goldfish

2022-02-1850:09

In this episode, Nicky J and I discover the myth behind carrots and night vision, discuss Pangaea and the dinosaurs, read news about pee-based fertilizer, and more! Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.Photo by Ahmed Zayan on UnsplashSupport the Show.
WE'RE BACK! For our first episode of 2022, we discuss why Mona Lisa doesn't have eyebrows,  what the deal is with MSG, Jamaican bobsled team(s), and the James Webb telescope (and more, hint in title). Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.Photo by San Fermin Pamplona - Navarra on UnsplashSupport the Show.
This week, Nick and I talk Christmas movies (spoiler alert, Die Hard makes the cut), learn even more about Kwanzaa, and discuss more science-y things like new spinal cord treatments and sustainable aviation fuel.  FACT CHECK ALERT! Jeana has to put this out there, and please don’t hold this against the episode or her, she mistakenly said that Harry Potter was born in 1990, but according to Harry Potter Wiki, he was born in 1980.Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Annie Spratt on UnsplashSupport the Show.
This week, Nick and I talked about why Hanukkah is eight days, how Kwanzaa was created, deep late water cooling systems, and new experimental gum that could help stop the spread of viruses. Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by hue12 photography on UnsplashSupport the Show.
This week, Nick and I talk math terms we may or may not have forgotten about, reversing deforestation and alzheimer's, and the rebuild of Paradise, CA. Grab a drink, get cozy, and hang out with us!   Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Nathan Dumlao on UnsplashSupport the Show.
Dolly Parton & Nesting Owls

Dolly Parton & Nesting Owls

2021-11-0501:18:57

Like most people in the world, we love Dolly Parton, and we talked a lot about it this week, along with Ramadan, reparations, rice, and recycling. We also love alliterations. Grab your favorite drink and join us for happy hour.  Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Wes McFee on UnsplashSupport the Show.
Aquaculture & Quilting

Aquaculture & Quilting

2021-10-2201:16:18

This week, Nick and I learned what time is of the essence means, that Google is generally pretty good at math, and we discussed good news about climate-friendly tractors, AI greenhouses, and homecoming queens.Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Dinh Pham on UnsplashSupport the Show.
Monopoly & Prison Food

Monopoly & Prison Food

2021-10-0156:41

This week, Nick and I talked questionable Monopoly tactics, how big the world is and how we aren't sure what the qualifications to be a country are, the end of leaded gasoline use, prison food and teaching inmates to garden, and what one single mom in Nashville is doing to help children's' confidence. Cheers!Help with supplies to braid kids hair: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-with-supplies-to-braid-kids-hairOur show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Stock Birken on UnsplashSupport the show
Over Happy Hour this week, Nick and I discussed our bucket lists, Hakuna Matata, moon elevators, breakthroughs in cancer treatments, holograms, other nerdy stuff, and Britney Spears. Cheers!Mushy video with holograms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB09jUea1CQOur show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by NASA on UnsplashSupport the Show.
This week, Nick and I talked about how we would spend our time if we won the lottery, how much water we should drink on the reg, Taylor Swift’s grandmother, awesome Olympians, and volcanoes. Cheers!Support Cookies for Kids' Cancer here: https://my.beagoodcookie.org/fundraiser/3378988Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Izabela Kraus on UnsplashSupport the Show.
This week for Happy Hour, Nick and I learn where vanilla flavoring comes from, share good news about AI saving lives in Seoul, treatment breakthroughs for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and talk Sesame Street and why good news is so important. Cheers!“Proud of Your Eyes” video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhnWnWoVAk0Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Alain Henry on UnsplashSupport the Show.
This week, Nick and I talked about the National Spelling Bee, science…of course, dinosaurs…naturally, and figured out how the wayback machine works. We also shared some announcements for what our podcast will look like going forward. Cheers!Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.Photo by Katie Smith on UnsplashSupport the Show.
The Shamer

The Shamer

2021-07-0201:16:09

Steve Taylor joined us for Happy Hour this week. Steve is a singer, songwriter, record producer, music executive, film maker, actor, and one of my favorite teachers from grad school. We talked about the apps we wish existed, making and funding the Blue Like Jazz film, his current projects, the Cold War, and of course, good news. Welcome to the Happiest Hour!Fact Check for the week brought to you by us being human and wrong sometimes: India is the world’s largest vaccine-producing nation, not Taiwan.If someone undergoes a transplant, it usually means both kidneys are shit but they are just trying to get one working one in there. End-stage renal disease is really the one reason why they transplant.Support the Show.
Missed Connections

Missed Connections

2021-06-2501:37:58

This week, we sipped Rose with Kariss Forte. Kariss is an actress, writer, and filmmaker based in LA. We chatted about pampering ourselves, finding inspiration, chainsaws, the 25th amendment, and all the best news from the week. Cheers!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Karate Film Kid

Karate Film Kid

2021-06-1801:41:15

Our friend, Spencer Glover, stopped by this week for Happiest Hour. Spencer is a writer, director, and ramen enthusiast based in Los Angeles. He focuses on developing stories for underrepresented voices. We discussed our secret lives, the power of film, graham crackers, Tom Brady, and of course, good news. Welcome to the Happiest Hour!Support the Show.
This week, Nick and I sat down to discuss our celebrity crushes, optogenetic therapy, health benefits of hot tubs and saunas, and Busch's newest employee. Cheers!Support the Show.
Ed Sheeran Is Probably a 6

Ed Sheeran Is Probably a 6

2021-06-0502:03:16

Our friend, Meredith Boggs, stopped by this week for some good news and brews. Meredith is a nurse, enneagram coach, writer, new mom, and apparently has little need for sleep. We gabbed about the enneagram, her new book, Ed Sheeran, and some good news in celebration of Memorial Day. Welcome to the Happiest Hour. Cheers!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
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