It’s a cliffhanger! We are on the cusp of EPISODE 1,000…so I’m going on a much-needed vacation.

Today’s Show Notes!

Wonderful World: Take a stroll around ALL of Disneyland, HERE!

Good Times: Happy publishing anniversary to “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll! Learn more about this landmark classic, HERE.

Sounds Good: Treat yourself to a 40-minute concert of the Oscar Peterson Trio from 1964, HERE!

Today’s Show Notes: Explore National Geographic’s picks for the top 10 things to do in Hawaii, HERE!

Good For You: Give your inner kid a treat and watch some vintage Disney cartoons, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy a gorgeous performance of Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Explore London from above, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out 5 INCREDIBLE street food finds in London! Click HERE!

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the legendary jazz & swing guitar player, Charlie Christian! Listen to “Swing To Bop” HERE!

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Wonderful World: Explore Italian food, culture, and beauty with Phil Rosenthal, HERE.

Good For You: Enjoy some vintage entertainment with some Old Time Radio episodes of The Jack Benny Show, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy Birthday (tomorrow) to legendary sax player Johnny Hodges! Listen to his gorgeous version of “All Of Me”, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Explore gorgeous Edinburgh via the Adventures of Peter and Lauren, HERE!

Bon Appetit: Check out some delectable food from the Edinburgh Christmas Market! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to a stunning rendition of “Amazing Grace”, performed by Winton Marsalis, HERE.

Today’s Show Notes!

Wonderful World: Explore the many wonders of Edinburgh, with Rick Steves! Click HERE!

Sounds Good: Watch one of the most famous live jazz performances ever, as Les McCann & Eddie Harris meet for the first time and make a classic recording of “Compared To What”, HERE.

Today’s Show Notes!

Wonderful World: Explore the culinary and cultural wonders of Paris, with Phil Rosenthal! Click HERE!

Good For You: Enjoy a few heart-warming moments from The Graham Norton Show, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a stunning performance of the song “Black and Blue” from Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars, HERE.

Today’s Show Notes!

Wonderful World: More of the best of London with Rick Steves, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out some of the INCREDIBLE foods to be found at the Borough Market in London, HERE!

Sounds Good: Give a listen to the magnificent “Hymn To Freedom” by the Oscar Peterson Trio, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Explore London alongside the delightful Rick Steves, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to the extraordinary “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by the Cannonball Adderly Quintet, HERE.

Today’s Show Note Links!

Wonderful World: Check out this lovely coffee shop in Sydney, Australia! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy a stunning performance of “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” with Ella Fitzgerald, HERE.

Today’s Links!

Wonderful World: Explore some historic sites in Ireland, with Rick Steves! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a swinging live performance by Billie Holiday in 1958, HERE.

Today’s Links:

Wonderful World: Explore amazing Barcelona with the delightful Phil Rosenthal, HERE.

Good Company: Check out this lovely interview of Phil Rosenthal on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy a wonderful Oboe Concerto (reconstruction) composed by Bach, HERE.

Today’s Links!

Wonderful World: Explore Tokyo with Phil Rosenthal, HERE!

Good Times: Check out a stunning performance by blues master Muddy Waters, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy Bach’s delightful Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, Link HERE!

Today’s Links!

Wonderful World: Explore stunning Barcelona and its culinary wonders, with Phil Rosenthal! Link HERE.

Good For You: The comic films of Buster Keaton are always Good For You! Explore them HERE!

Sounds Good: Enjoy a performance of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, HERE.

Today’s Links!

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Join Phil Rosenthal as he takes in the foods and sights of Italy, HERE.

Sounds Good: Take in the wonder of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, HERE.

Today’s Links

Wonderful World: Explore the culinary and cultural delights of Paris with Phil Rosenthal, HERE.

Sounds Good: Kick off our Bach-Week with a stirring rendition of the Cello Suite No. 1, HERE.

Today’s Show Note Links…

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Check out FOUR amazing street food finds in the culinary capital of Mexico, the city of Oaxaca! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Watch and listen as the Nat King Cole Trio (with drummer Lee Young), perform their signature tune, “Straighten Up & Fly Right”, HERE.

Today’s Show Note Links…

Wonderful World: Check out this breathtaking chapel inside a cliff face in Ethiopia, HERE.

Sounds Good: Behold the wonder that is Nat King Cole’s piano playing, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Explore the Dutch town of Giethoorn, HERE

Good Company: Listen to a lively talk by the late, great author Douglas Adams, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out Harry James & His Orchestra as they swing “Two O’Clock Jump”, HERE

Today’s Show Note Links…

Wonderful World: Check out the surprising location of some of Los Angeles’s best Indian food, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to one of the greatest scientific minds of all time, Albert Einstein! Get a peek at his personal life HERE.

Sounds Good: …and Happy birthday to one of the greatest Big Band leaders of all time, Les Brown! Watch him and his band at Disneyland, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Learn about a castle that has been in the same family for centuries, HERE.

Good For You: The YouTube channel “Great Art Explained” is always Good For You! Learn about Vincent Van Gogh’s last painting, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Frank Teschemacher! Listen to his classic recording of “Jazz Me Blues”, HERE.

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Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Check out this Singapore-based hawker stall with a Michelin-starred meal for $1.50! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Astor Piazzolla! Watch him perform his signature tune, Libertango, HERE

Today’s Show Note Links!

Wonderful World: Learn about the oldest surviving Junk boat in Hong Kong Harbor, HERE

Sounds Good: Treat yourself to the delightful piano work, “In A Mist” by Big Beiderbecke, HERE

Link for Today!

Plymouth Housing works to alleviate the unhoused crisis in Seattle! Learn more, HERE

Today’s Show Note Links

Wonderful World: Check out this odd little “Scottish” village nestled in the Italian Alps, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy a wonderful performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Explore the many sights of Santiago, Chile, HERE

Good Company: Check out an insightful interview with Tarik Trotter, AKA Black Thought, HERE

Sounds Good: …and then witness Black Thought along with the rest of The Roots, HERE

Today’s Show Note Links

Wonderful World: Explore the Conguillio National Park in Chile, HERE

Good Times & Sounds Good: Watch the incredible poet Amanda Gorman perform the work she created for the Presidential Inauguration, HERE

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Wonderful World: Check out some things to do in La Serena, Chile, HERE

Good For You: Enjoy a collection of classic Mickey Mouse cartoons, HERE

Sounds Good: Treat yourself to a jazz concert with the Oscar Peterson Trio in 1964, HERE

Today’s Show Note Links

Wonderful World: Explore the fabulous Elqui Valley region of Chile, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out some killer street food from Santiago, Chile, HERE.

Sounds Good: Hold onto your hats, and watch Cab Calloway & His Orchestra swing “The Jumpin’ Jive”, and the Nicholas Brothers tap you breath away, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Explore the majestic Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out Prince’s incendiary guitar solo at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004, HERE

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Wonderful World: Explore Boston’s Black History sites, HERE

Good Company: Listen to highlights of the Rev. Dr. Maritn Luther King, Jr’s last speech, HERE

Sounds Good: Check out the profound and powerful track “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)” HERE

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Wonderful World: Learn about Cleveland’s deep Black history, HERE.

Good Times: Today is the birthday of the legendary Black musician and orchestra leader, James Reese Europe! Find out his story, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out an astonishing performance of “Stakes Is High” with De La Soul and The Roots, HERE

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Wonderful World: Explore the sites being preserved along the Civil Rights Trail, HERE

Sounds Good: Check out an incredible performance by Arrested Development of “People Everyday”, HERE

Today’s Show Note Links:

Wonderful World: Explore the Civil Rights Trail, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out chef Michael Twitty’s historical African American cuisine, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to a classic of Conscious Hip Hop, “Self Destruction”, HERE

Today’s Show Note Links!

Wonderful World: Learn all about the phenomenal music scene of Kansas City in the 1930s, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time with the brilliant Mary Lou Williams, HERE.

Sounds Good: …and watch Count Basie and His Orchestra as they swing “How High The Moon”, HERE.

Today’s Show Note Links

Wonderful World: Explore the history of Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom, HERE

Good Times: Check out the phenomenal Gregory Hines as he pays tribute to his mentor, Sammy Davis Jr., HERE.

Sounds Good: Nile Rodgers and CHIC give a funky Tiny Desk Concert at NPR, HERE.

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Wonderful World: Learn about the history of Los Angeles’s thriving Black cultural center, Central Avenue, courtesy of the legendary Chester Whitmore, HERE.

Good For You: House music is always Good For You, so learn about its evolution, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out House music legend Frankie Knuckles playing his anthem “Your Love”, HERE

Today’s Show Notes

Wonderful World: Check out the amazing Cotton Club Remembered documentary, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Learn about the influence of Black culture on American cuisine, HERE.

Sounds Good: Learn about the Black roots of Bluegrass music and more, HERE.

Today’s Show Note Links

Wonderful World: History of the Apollo Theatre, Link HERE

Sounds Good: Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s Tiny Desk Concert, HERE

Good News: Researchers have found that tomato juice can fight salmonella and more! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more great quote from Dr. Maya Angelou.

Good To Know: A wonderful bit of African-American history!

Good News: A traditional Chinese medicine may have profound benefits for victims of strokes, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the remarkable city of Singapore, HERE.

Good Company: Spend a few minutes with gospel music legend Kirk Franklin, HERE…

Sounds Good: …and listen to an incredible Tiny Desk Concert with Kirk Franklin and his band, HERE.

Good News: Cold-water swimming may help ease menopause symptoms! Link HERE.

The Good Word: More great words from Dr. Maya Angelou.

Good To Know: Amazing history about the Underground Railroad…

Good News: A non-punitive system in a group of UK schools shows promise, HERE!

Wonderful World: Learn about the black founder of Chicago HERE.

Good Times: On this date in 1985, Oprah Winfrey’s talk show went nationwide! Celebrate her journey with a brilliant clip of her interview with Maya Angelou, HERE!

Sounds Good: Check out the classic spiritual song “Trouble So Hard” as recorded by Vera Hall, HERE and Moby’s EDM remix HERE.

Good News: The UK introduces legislation of fight against hidden online fees! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another terrific quote from Maya Angelou for Black History Month.

Good To Know: More great Black History…

Good News: More reasons to get some physical activity in your day, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the phenomenal Manila Ocean Park, HERE!

Good For You: Check out the National Museum of African-American History & Culture, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy this hour-long documentary on the history of Gospel Music, HERE

Good News: Solar installations can benefit insect populations! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Maya Angelou.

Good To Know: More great Black History information!

Good News: New York City moves to erase medical debt, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore some gorgeous parks in Singapore, HERE.

Bon Appetit: …And then check out incredible Singaporean street food, HERE!

Sounds Good: Listen to two phenomenal choirs performing African American Spirituals from the Civil War, HERE.

Good News: The International Energy Agency reports some positive trends in renewable energy growth, HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful, and familiar, reminder from Maya Angelou.

Good To Know: A great bit of historical trivia for Black History Month…

Good News: Hawaii replaced its last coal plant with a giant battery! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore 5 top parks and gardens in Singapore, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Listen to an astonishing and informative talk about the secret codes hidden in old Slave Songs, HERE

Good News: Cameroon begins a landmark rollout of a malaria vaccine for children, Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more great quote from Langston Hughes for the week.

Good To Know: A great historical tidbit about an enormous cheese…

Good News: More great vaccine-related news, this time with a benefit fighting cancer! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore a valley in Hawaii that is preserving ancient native plants, HERE.

Good Company: Spend a few minutes in the exceptionally Good and Inspiring Company of the great civil rights leader and Congressperson, John Lewis! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Relax to the sounds of Mozart’s Serenade in B Flat Major, HERE.

Good News: British Telecom is planning to take unused cable cabinets and convert them to charging stations for electric vehicles! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote from Langston Hughes.

Good To Know: A fun fact about stinky (aromatic!) cheese…

Good News: Galapagos tortoises are being repatriated to their native land, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Join National Geographic for a documentary about some Hawaiians who are living off the land, HERE.

Good Times: Today is the anniversary of the first lunch counter sit-in of the Civil Rights Movement. Watch a brilliant short video about it, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to the delightful Piano Concerto in D Minor by Mozart, HERE

Good News: The Polish government is beginning to protect ancient woodlands, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely poetic excerpt from Langston Hughes.

Good To Know: A bizarre cheese fact from 2014…

Good News: A great step forward for political representation in Spain, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the beauty of the hula, “The Heartbeat of the Hawaiian People”. Link HERE.

Good For You + Sounds Good: Put this “100 Vintage Hawaiian Songs” playlist on and take a mental holiday, HERE

Good News: The population of elephants in the parks of southern Africa are on the rise! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A gorgeous bit of verse from Langston Hughes.

Good To Know: A surprising use for a cheesemaking byproduct…

Good News: England and Wales will offer financial aid to help domestic abuse survivors flee their abusers, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the volcanoes of Hawai’i with National Geographic, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out an incredible Vietnamese restaurant in Honolulu, with Phil Rosenthal! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy a lively performance of Mozart’s “Overture to Le Nozze De Figaro” by the Academy of St.-Martin-In-The-Fields, HERE

Good News: Despite public perception, violent crime is declining in the United States, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A familiar bit of poetry from Langston Hughes.

Good To Know: A great bit of historic trivia about cheese…

Good News: An obscure psychedelic dramatically reduces PTSD in veterans, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out National Geographic’s list of the Top 10 Things To Do in Hawai’i, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke…

Sounds Good: Listen to the splendor of Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 in A Major performed by the Academy of St.-Martin-In-The-Fields, HERE.

Good News: An incredible blood test may provide more chances to stop cancer, Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more quote from Lord Byron!

Good To Know: An amazing fact about the churros of Disneyland…

Good News: Great progress on the path to green energy, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn a bit about a lesser-known feature of Disneyland: Snow White’s Grotto! Link HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time with Stephen Colbert as he chats about himself, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great jazz pianist Page Cavanaugh! Check him out HERE.

Good News: Oxford is investing in battery-powered buses Link HERE.

The Good Word: More lovely thoughts from Lord Byron!

Good To Know: A startling set of facts about the Fantasyland drawbridge at Disneyland…

Good News: A clever method to head public pools in the UK, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn a bit about the history of the amazing “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad” attraction at Disneyland, HERE.

Good Times + Sounds Good: Happy birthday to Antonio Carlos Jobim! Check out his performance of a medley of Bossa Nova hits with some singer, HERE

Good News: The UK hit a major green milestone, Link HERE.

The Good Word: More lovely words from Lord Byron!

Good To Know: Astonishing trivia about Disneyland…

Good News: The Dominican Republic is the latest nation to trial the 4-day work week! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the long and complex history of “Peter Pan’s Flight” at Disneyland, Link HERE.

Good For You + Sounds Good: The music of Main Street USA is always lovely to hear, so listen to it on a loop HERE.

Good News: Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest is slowly dropping, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Lord Byron.

Good To Know: A startling bit of information about the creation of Disneyland…

Good News: An amazing new drug promises “kinder” treatment for children with leukemia! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the history of Walt Disney’s private apartment at Disneyland, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Lots of incredible new food at Disneyland for 2024! Check it out HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary guitarist, Django Reinhardt! See him playing live, HERE

Good News: Chile is the first nation to ratify a global agreement to protect a third of the oceans on Earth, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely bit of verse from Lord Byron.

Good To Know: A macabre fact about Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland…

Good News: A new EU law to fight greenwashing ads will come into effect soon! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the history of the creation of Disneyland, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the great jazz trombonist and composer, Juan Tizol! Check out Duke Ellington’s Orchestra playing Tizol’s “Caravan”, HERE

Good News: Amazing progress in the return of land to Indigenous care! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote about patience, from George Bernard Shaw.

Good To Know: An amazing fact about the rotation of the Earth.

Good News: Legislation to put reasonable limits on technology is being made, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the amazing life in the waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands, HERE.

Good For You: The brilliant and hilarious writing of Douglas Adams is very Good For You. Listen to Adams himself reading “The Restaurant At The End Of The Universe”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late great bebop drumming innovator, Max Roach! Check out a stunning drum solo from him HERE.

Good News: Climate litigation is doing a lot of good for the world, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote to inspire more patience.

Good To Know: An amazing fact about physics!

Good News: Great changes for the Amazon rainforest, Link HERE.

Wonderful World; Explore the stunning glow worm caves of New Zealand, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out the beauty of espresso with James Hoffmann, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant singer, Betty Roche! Enjoy her performance of “Take the ‘A’ Train”, HERE.

Good News: Renewable energy is headed for a positive tipping point in China! Link HERE.

The Good Word: An important reminder about patience, from Mahatma Gandhi.

Good To Know: A startling fact about the space in atoms…

Good News: More good information about the unstoppable rise of renewable energy around the world, HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore one of the world’s most stunningly beautiful and unusual places, HERE.

Good One; Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Celebrate the birthday of one of the most prolific entertainers in black American history, Leonard Reed! Check him out onstage at age 92 ½ HERE.

Good News: Some of the major triumphs in the fight against climate change from 2023!

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from Mahatma Gandhi.

Good To Know: A hilarious fact about a bit of internet history…

Good News: Truly great news about some positive tipping points you may have missed from last year.

Wonderful World: Check out the ongoing restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, HERE.

Good Company: Spend a few minutes in the very Good Company of Dwayne Johnson form his appearances on The Graham Norton Show, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to the stunningly lovely adagio from Elgar’s Cello Concerto performed by the incredible Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Link HERE.

Good News: Reviewing some amazing cancer breakthroughs in 2023, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A really brilliant quote from Helen Keller.

Good To Know: A hilarious bit of historical trivia about Thomas Jefferson…

Good News: 2023 was a major year for the fight agains climate change! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the lovely St. Peter’s Cathedral in Adelaide, South Australia! Link HERE.

Good Times: Celebrate the remarkable life and achievements of Louis Braille, HERE.

Sounds Good: Slim Gaillard was a true genius in the jazz world! Watch him and his trio perform HERE.

Good News: A wonderful decline in road crash deaths worldwide! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote to start your year off right, from Albert Einstein.

Good To Know: A surprising fact about an official state drink…

Good News: Electric school bus numbers more than doubled in the U.S. last year, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the splendor of St. Paul’s Cathedral alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Give New Year’s Day some gorgeous music! Listen to Morton Lauridsen’s wondrous “O Magnum Mysterium”, HERE.

Good News: An endangered Australian seahorse is being rehabilitated, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote about joy, from John Calvin!

Good To Know: A fascinating bit of information about our planet’s oceans…

Good News: Help for manatee populations in Colombia! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore some popular and hidden places on Oahu, HERE.

Good Company: Head into the New Year with a delightful interview compilation of Mister Rogers, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out the phenomenal singing of Caroline Polachek, HERE.

Good News: Boglands in Scotland are being aided! Link HERE!

The Good Word: A delightful reminder from Mark Twain!

Good To Know: A startling fact about shipwrecks around the world…

Good News: Great news for new mums in the UK! Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Amazing hidden gems in Edinburgh, Link HERE.

Good Times: Check out the amazing jazz drumming of Ed Thigpen, HERE!

Sounds Good: Dig the smooth R&B sounds of Meagan deLima, HERE.!

Good News: Major soybean producers pledge to back out of South American forests, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote abut laughter, from Sean O’Casey.

Good To Know: A brilliant fact about the largest living structure on Earth…

Good News: More good news about the rise of green energy! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore some of the hidden gems of Munich, HERE.

Good For You: Mindful practices are very Good For You, so enjoy this simple Chinese tea ceremony! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Prepare to have your mind blown by a techno MARCHING BAND from Hamburg, Germany! Link HERE.

Good News: A brilliant scheme to recycle fishing gear with a twist! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote about joy, from Rumi.

Good To Know: A mind-boggling fact about icebergs…

Good News: Some amazing advances in the repatriation of artifacts in museums, HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore some amazing, lesser-known things to do in London! Link HERE.

Bon Appetit: Explore Tokyo with the lovely Phil Rosenthal, HERE.

Sounds Good: Here is your new favorite artist…NNAVY! Link HERE.

Good News: The EU is taking steps to eliminate fast fashion, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote about joy, from Tom Bodett.

Good To Know: A great fact about a massive underwater canyon…

Good News: Amazing progress to relieve hot flashes for women going through menopause! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out 10 amazing less-known things to do in Paris, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the great Cab Calloway! Enjoy a 1935 soundie of him and his band HERE.

Good News: Great news about dam removals along the Klamath River in California! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid quote about the joys of wintertime!

Good To Know: A startling fact about underwater volcanoes…

Good News: Incredible earbuds designed to aid the disabled, HERE!

Wonderful World: Spend some time virtually visiting the gorgeous island of Mauritius, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time with Great British Bake Off winner and all-around lovely human, Nadiya Hussain, HERE.

Sounds Good: Wrapping up our Beethoven Week with a delightful performance of his “Pastoral Symphony” No. 6 conducted by Leonard Bernstein, HERE.

Good News: Progress in the fight against CO2 emissions in the European Union! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid quote about the seasons, from John Steinbeck.

Good To Know: A surprising fact about our oceans…

Good News: Amazing news about Reno, Nevada’s approach to caring for their unhoused, HERE.

Wonderful World: Spend some time virtually visiting Tahiti, HERE.

Good Times: Celebrate the anniversary, on this day, of the premiere of Walt Disney’s 1937 animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy the power of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, HERE.

Good News: The U.S. rail system is set to get a massive financial boost! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote about the delights of wintertime, from Mary Oliver.

Good To Know: A startling fact about the ocean…

Good News: A new Sesame Street character helps children of opioid addicts to cope, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual vacation to the island paradise of Fiji! Link HERE.

Good For You: Laughter is “the best medicine”, so HERE is an hour of laughter from Jim Gaffigan!

Sounds Good: Watch and listen as the Danish String Quartet performs Beethoven’s astonishing “Grosse Fuge”, HERE.

Good News: The city of New York is offering FREE therapy to teenagers, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A delightful celebration of the joys of wintertime, from Edith Sitwell.

Good To Know: An amazing reminder about life in the ocean…

Good News: Night train service returns between Berlin and Paris! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Escape to Oahu today, HERE!

Bon Appetit: Explore some mouth-watering Christmas food at London’s Borough Market, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to the astonishing “Kreutzer Sonata” by Beethoven, HERE.

Good News: Amazing news about the rehabilitation of scimitar-horned oryxes, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A delightful quote about winter snow, from Lewis Carroll.

Good To Know: A mind-boggling fact about an underwater mountain range…

Good News: More great animal conservation news, this time from New Zealand! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the magnificent beauty of Africa’s Seychelles Islands, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: We kick off a week celebrating Beethoven with a stunning performance of a violin concerto performed by the brilliant Hilary Hahn, Link HERE.

Good News: An important milestone for the environment was reached at COP28, Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more great quote from Jane Austen for the week!

Good To Know: Some surprising facts about the planet Venus…

Good News: Progress being made to possibly eliminate severe morning sickness during pregnancy, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonder of Switzerland at Christmastime, HERE.

Good Company: Spend about half an hour in the very Good Company of George Clooney! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary big band leader, Stan Kenton! Watch some swinging performances of him and his orchestra, HERE.

Good News: A fascinating new blood test can help identify faster-aging organs in the human body, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A quote we can probably all identify with, from Jane Austen.

Good To Know: A mind-boggling fact about our Sun…

Good News: Great news about the growth of investment in green energy over fossil fuels! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual trip to Norway and explore the Christmas traditions there! Link HERE.

Good Times: Celebrate the life and work of the painter Edvard Munch, and learn about his masterpiece “The Scream”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, legendary jazz trumpeter Clark Terry! Hear musicians reminisce about his life and legacy, HERE.

Good News: A long-believed extinct type of mole has been rediscovered in South Africa, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful reminder of the difference between vanity and pride, from Jane Austen.

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about the planet Neptune…

Good News: An important step in the conservation of insect life, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the delightful Christmas traditions of France, HERE.

Good For You: Making yoga a part of your life will be Good For You, so start HERE!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary drummer, Sonny Greer! Check him out playing with Duke Ellington’s orchestra in 1942, HERE.

Good News: Great progress in the fight gains deforestation around the world, Link HERE

The Good Word: A great reminder about the power of listening, from Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: An amazing fact about a remarkably snowy city…

Good News: Hopeful news from the COP28 gathering! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a relaxing virtual trip around Austria in wintertime, HERE.

Good Company: Check out a lively, wonderful interview with the late, great Norman Lear, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy wintertime, friends! Swing into your weekend with Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee, HERE

Good News: The temperate rainforests of England are getting help from the UK government! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Some important thoughts from Mister Rogers.

Good To Know: Fun facts about snowfall…

Good News: A “treasure trove” of genetic information may usher in a new age of medical progress, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the amazing foods on offer at the Edinburgh Christmas market, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Enjoy the phenomenal jazz singing of Connee Boswell, HERE.

Good News: The EU has agreed not to dump waste on poorer nations! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another lovely quote about happiness!

Good To Know: More amazing facts about Disneyland…

Good News: Ads for SUVs have been pulled in the UK, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some of the amazing new developments at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland! Link HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to the father of pointillism, Georges Seurat! Learn loads about him in just 15 minutes, HERE.

Sounds Good: Relax to the sounds of jazzy Disney tunes from the Carthay Circle Lounge at Disney’s California Adventure, HERE.

Good News: New research suggests plants may absorb more CO2 than previously believed! Link HERE.

The Good Word: More wonderful words about happiness!

Good To Know: Some warm and fuzzy trivia about Disneyland…

Good News: Studies show that the gender gap in science is slowly but steadily narrowing, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the delightful vintage transportation on Disneyland’s Main Street, HERE.

Good For You: The brilliant stand-up comedy of Jim Gaffigan is certainly Good For You! Check out 15 minute’s worth, HERE.

Sounds Good: Chill out to the sound of some Disney LoFi music, HERE.

Good News: A major rise in seabird numbers on a UK island! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely reminder about staying happy, from Emerson.

Good To Know: More amazing trivia about Disneyland…

Good News: Wonderful news about the growth of blue whale numbers, HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the storied history of the Disneyland monorail system, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Spend some time falling in love with Italy, its food, and its people, HERE.

Sounds Good: Enjoy a big band rendition of “The Bare Necessities”, Link HERE.

Good News: Millionaires in the UK are asking to be taxed at a higher rate to help the government, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote on the subject of happiness!

Good To Know: Some great trivia about Disneyland…

Good News: Targeted carbon tax may help to keep the focus on the biggest polluters! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Enjoy the Opening Day broadcast of Disneyland from July 18, 1955! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Dig the sounds of Disney music as interpreted by the incomparable Dave Brubeck Quartet, HERE.

Good News: Canada celebrates its first Indigenous-owned bioenergy facility, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote about patience and persistence.

Good To Know: More fun trivia about Disneyland!

Good News: The U.S. Department of the Interior has renamed hundreds of sites that used slurs against Native Americans! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual ride on the original Star Tours attraction at Disneyland, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to the phenomenal British TV program, Doctor Who! Watch a powerful scene from the rebooted series, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a brilliant performance from the legendary stride pianist, Willie “The Lion” Smith, HERE.

Good News: Hundreds of acres of redwood forest have been returned to Indigenous care, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A powerful reminder about patience and persistence.

Good To Know: More fun information about Disneyland!

Good News: An oil company CANCELS ITS OWN LEASE in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the amazing history of the Disneyland Railroad, HERE.

Good For You: How about some lovely Old Time Radio shows set around Thanksgiving? Listen to them HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary tunesmith, Hoagy Carmichael! Listen to the first-ever recording of his classic, “Star Dust”, HERE.

Good News: A deal with Indigenous Peoples in Canada gives unprecedented veto powers, Link HERE.

The Good Word: More thoughts on patience.

Good To Know: Amazing facts about Disneyland!

Good News: Indigenous green energy projects are changing the game! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Listen to some great New Orleans jazz on board Disneyland’s Mark Twain riverboat, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Take a virtual tour of the astonishingly beautiful Law Estate Winery in Paso Robles, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary jazz saxophonist, Coleman Hawkins! Listen to his seminal recording of “Body and Soul”, HERE

Good News: China’s emissions are expected to start a decline next year, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great reminder about patience!

Good To Know: Some fun information about Disneyland…

Good News: Some great news about the environment and indigenous peoples! Link HERE!

Wonderful World: Take a virtual ride on Disneyland’s classic “Big Thunder Mountain Railroad”, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the prodigiously talented Savion Glover! Watch his stunning performance at the White House back in the 1990s, HERE.

Good News: Music may have more healing power than previously known! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A powerful reminder from Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Good To Know: A startling fact about the Mall Of America…

Good News: A retirement home in England wins a prestigious architecture and design award, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore some of the sights, sounds, and tastes of London, HERE.

Good Company: Check out an amazing documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia, HERE.

Sounds Good: …and then watch and listen to a gorgeous performance of Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, HERE.

Good News: Some intriguing advances in the study of aging and decline, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A truly important quote from Jane Goodall.

Good To Know: An odd but fascinating fact about your blood…

Good News: Portugal set an important new record in green energy production, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Come and explore the Washington State Fair, HERE.

Good Times: Learn about Claude Monet and his masterful series of “Water Lilies” paintings, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the brilliantly talented Diana Krall! Check out an entire concert from 1996, HERE

Good News: The Democratic Republic of Congo has promised free healthcare for mothers! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

Good To Know: A wild fact about a South African railway worker in the 1800s…

Good News: …And the Congo is also protecting its marine ecosystems, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the many wonders of Newcastle, England, HERE.

Good For You: Learning is good, coffee is good, and learning about coffee is really good! Do that HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of the legendary Marsalis family of jazz musicians! Check them all out playing together, HERE

Good News: British opinion on immigration has done a U-Turn in the last couple of decades! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Archbishop Desmond Tutu!

Good To Know: A truly GREAT fact about the LEGO company…

Good News: Bangladesh eliminates a deadly disease, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out more wonderful food and drink at the Disneyland Food & Wine Festival, HERE.

Bon Appetit: …and explore some of the great food in the Seattle suburb of Woodinville, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant 20th Century composer, Aaron Copland! Watch him conducting his own classic work, “Appalachian Spring”, HERE.

Good News: The annual Earthshot Awards were announced! Link HERE.

The Good Word: An encouraging word from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama.

Good To Know: A fun bit of linguistic trivia about kittens…

Good News: An inexpensive drug to fight breast cancer in the UK, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: I have a YouTube channel with my beautiful wife, Lauren! Check out part one of our review of the Disneyland Food & Wine Festival, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary swing trumpeter, Buck Clayton! Check him out HERE.

Good News: A painting stolen 30 years ago is returned to Scotland! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A vaguely autumnal quote from Henry David Thoreau.

Good To Know: A bit of linguistic history about “fall” vs. “autumn”…

Good News: An incredible new advancement in pacemaker technology, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the many amazing Christmas markets in Prague, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time in the very Good Company of the late, great Matthew Perry. Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Congratulations to the ridiculously talented Tracy Chapman for winning the “Song Of The Year” at the CMAs! Watch a stunning live performance of “Fast Car”, HERE.

Good News: Some UK nature reserves are waiving entrance fees for young people! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Jane Austen about autumn.

Good To Know: The Greek myth about the origins of autumn…

Good News: A wildflower bank is opening in the UK, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some INCREDIBLE looking Christmas foods at the Borough Market in London, HERE.

Good Times: Look back at the incredibly optimistic days after the fall of the Berlin Wall, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the unbelievably talented Dorothy Dandridge! Enjoy her singing and dancing her way through “A Zoot Suit (With A Reet Pleat)”, HERE.

Good News: Clean air measures for London are working! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from George Eliot about autumn…

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about the date for the autumn equinox!

Good News: The clothing company Patagonia is encouraging DIY repairs of their clothing, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore some of the delightful Christmas markets of southern Germany, HERE.

Good For You: It’s the time of year for comfort food, and that means SOUP! Learn how to make delicious homemade Tantanmen Ramen! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy 60th birthday to the brilliant jazz guitarist, Russell Malone! Check him out as part of the Diana Krall Trio in 1996, HERE.

Good News: A new experimental treatment offers hope for liver failure patients! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A delightful quote from the great Nora Ephron!

Good To Know: Some fascinating facts about the changing leaves of autumn…

Good News: Wales takes a huge step to fight plastic waste, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the delights of the many Christmas markets of Vienna, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Check out an amazing burger joint in Seattle with J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Joe Bushkin! Check him out, swinging the classic jazz tune “Hallelujah”, HERE.

Good News: Ocean conservation gets a hand from the UK government, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A splendid quote about autumn from Rainier Maria Rilke.

Good To Know: An odd fact about the start date of autumn…

Good News: Great progress inthei fight against sarcoma using artificial intelligence! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the amazing variety of European Christmas traditions HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to America’s March King, John Philip Sousa! Listen to him introduce and conduct “The Stars And Stripes Forever”, HERE.

Good News: A fairly obvious solution to cost of living pains in the UK is being proposed, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely reminder of the power of solitude.

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about an Irish yacht club…

Good News: Great news in the fight against prostate cancer! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the beautiful Book Of Kells and the stunning Long Room of the Trinity College Library in Dublin, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some highly informative time in the Good Company of Melvyn Bragg, host of the “In Our Time” podcast! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the legendary singer & performer, Adam Ant! Check out his brilliant performance of “Kings Of The Wild Frontier” from 1982, HERE.

Good News: A group of major retailers in the UK have banded to gather to help take on consumer waste! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A delightful reminder from Walt Whitman.

Good To Know: A great bit of history about a major holiday and Ireland…

Good News: Portsmouth moves to reduce shipping emissions with electricity, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore a stunning historical monastery in Ireland, HERE.

Good Times: Watch the breathtaking horserace from his day in 1938 between Seabiscuit and War Admiral, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the phenomenal jazz vocalist, Kurt Elling! Check out his performance of the classic “Nature Boy” HERE.

Good News: The International Energy Agency says renewable energy’s rise is “unstoppable”! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from Lao Tzu!

Good To Know: A slightly surprising fact about Ireland’s national symbol…

Good News: Hopeful data about avian influenza, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some brilliant traditional Irish music at the Crane Bar in Galway, HERE.

Good For You: Learn a bit about Johannes Vermeer’s classic painting, “The Milkmaid”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday to the legendary Poncho Sanchez! Treat yourself to a free online concert of Poncho and his Latin Jazz band, HERE.

Good News: A Canadian millionaire is using his wealth to build a tiny home community for the homeless in his area, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely reminder about our state of mind and contentment, from Martha Washington.

Good To Know: An odd historical fact about an Irish admiral…

Good News: Some great progress in the fight against cervical cancer, Link HERE

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Go on a search for the world’s oldest pub (hint: it’s in Ireland!) Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great Illinois Jacquet! Check him out performing his signature solo on the classic “Flying Home”, HERE.

Good News: European youth are willing to change their lifestyles for the sake of improving the climate, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote about contentment from Immanuel Kant.

Good To Know: A lovely fact about a VERY long drive in Ireland…

Good News: Meat consumption is on the decline in the UK! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wild and wildly beautiful west of Ireland alongside Rick Steves, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Listen and watch as the legendary Netherlands Bach Society performs an aria from Bach’s “Coffee Cantata”! Link HERE

Good News: Everything is OK! Peter and Lauren have been extra busy on this teaching tour in Europe, so the podcast fell by the wayside. But things will be back on track come Monday!

Sounds Good: Need music for your soul in these difficult times? Listen to this recording of the soul-stirring “Lux Aeterna” by Morton Lauridsen as performed by the Los Angeles Master Chorale, HERE

Good News: Researchers are tagging shipwrecks to thwart looting! Link HERE

The Good Word: A lovely quote about contentment from Leo Tolstoy.

Good To Know: Some surprising information about Irish consumption of Guinness…

Good News: More progress in the fight against Parkinson’s Disease, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the many amazing sights at Trinity College in Dublin, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Seek out some amazing coffee in Dublin with James Hoffmann! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out more phenomenal tap dancing of the Nicholas Brothers, HERE

Good News: Link HERE

The Good Word: A thought on contentment, from Mark Twain

Good To Know: Some fun facts about Saint Patrick…

Good News: Link HERE

Wonderful World: Get an overview of Dublin, HERE

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Kicking off a week celebrating Fayard Nicholas’s birthday, check out the Nicholas Brothers in “Pie, Pie Blackbirds”, HERE

Good News: California enacts legislation to gain transparency on emissions from businesses, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Some powerful words about contentment, from Lao Tzu!

Good To Know: Some fascinating history about the Titanic and Ireland…

Good News: Amazing progress to curb methane emissions from…cows! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the stunning St. Patrick’s Cathedral, HERE.

Good For You + Sounds Good: Watch the brilliance of the Nicholas Brothers as they perform a Cab Calloway classic, “Za Zuh Zaz”, HERE

Good News: The Netherlands takes steps to lower their greenhouse gas emissions, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant thought on the subject of peace.

Good To Know: Another amazing fact about the United States!

Good News: Scientists are using plant derivatives to fight neurodegenerative diseases! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore London’s many amazing festivals during Diwali, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time in the very Good Company of a few of the greatest tap dancers in history, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant bass player, Ray Brown! Check out his amazing solo performance of “Things Ain’t What They Used To Be”, HERE.

Good News: A remarkable program that gives prison inmates a better chance after release, through higher education! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brief but important quote from Mother Theresa.

Good To Know: A fun fact about the United States!

Good News: 3D-printed stem cells offer hope for traumatic brain injury sufferers, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the architecture and history of St. Paul’s Cathedral, HERE.

Good Times + Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great tenor, Luciano Pavarotti! Enjoy his stunning performance of “Nessun Dorma”, HERE.

Good News: A data scientist offers hope with cold, hard numbers! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A powerful quote about peace from Thich Nhat Hahn.

Good To Know: A fun bit of U.S. trivia…

Good News: The largest dam removal project in history is underway, in California! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the history and wonders of the British Museum, HERE.

Good For You: Give yourself an aerial tour of London, HERE.

Sounds Good: Dig the incredible hard bop of Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, HERE

Good News: The FCC has levied a $150,000 fine on a company for its space debris, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A thought-provoking quote from Lao Tzu.

Good To Know: A remarkable bit of trivia about the United States…

Good News: Scientists have made advances in the effort to protect endangered coral reefs! Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Explore three notable coffee shops in London, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out Thelonious Monk and his quartet HERE, and the inspiring choral performance of Kooloolam in Jerusalem, HERE.

Good News: 10,000 European oysters are becoming part of a new reef, link HERE.

The Good Word: A brief but amazing quote about peace from Mother Theresa.

Good To Know: A truly surprising fact about Tennessee…

Good News: Awards for athletes using their platforms to boost environmental responsibility! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Gain an overview of the incredible city of London, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the late, great trumpeter, Harry “Sweets” Edison! Check him out in concert with Coleman Hawkins, HERE

Good News: The World Health Organization has approved a new vaccine to fight malaria! Link HERE.

The Good Word: An important reminder for us all from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Good To Know: A startling fact about the state of Michigan!

Good News: A shipping vessel powered by rubbish-derived methanol! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn a bit about beloved, Adelaide-based chocolatier Haigh’s Chocolates, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time in the Good Company of several guests on the Graham Norton Show, HERE.

Sounds Good: …and check out the stunning performance of “Tilted” by Christine and the Queens, HERE.

Good News: Link HERE

The Good Word: A great quote from Eleanor Roosevelt about peace.

Good To Know: A supremely odd fact about elevations in the United States…

Good News: Link HERE

Wonderful World: Explore McLaren Vale HERE

Good Times: Check out Monty Python’s “Cheese Shop” sketch HERE

Sounds Good: DEVO performs “Gates Of Steel” HERE

Good News: Scientists are using water fleas (NOT actually fleas!) to clean up polluted water! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A thought-provoking quote from Albert Einstein.

Good To Know: A fascinating fact about Rhode Island…

Good News: More great reasons to green up our cities, HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the amazing National Wine Center of Australia! Link HERE.

Good For You: The smooth and swinging tap dancing of Jimmy Slyde is definitely Good For You, so dig it HERE.

Sounds Good: Take an audio Hawaiian vacation and listen to a collection of vintage Hawaiian music, HERE!

Good News: Manchester, England, regains control of its public bus network! Link HERE

The Good Word: A splendid set of reminders from St. Francis de Sales.

Good To Know: Some crazy trivia about the county in which your host, Peter Flahiff, grew up!

Good News: A major breakthrough in the study of Long Covid, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Take a virtual stroll through the International Rose Garden in the Adelaide Botanic Garden! Link HERE.

Bon Appetit: Learn how to make phenomenal 15-minute chili, courtesy of the brilliant food scientist and chef, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, and try it yourself! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out the phenomenally soothing sounds of LoFi Girl and the brilliant playlist available to all! Link HERE.

Good News: A green energy boom is keeping the 1.5C goal in sight! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama.

Good To Know: Some fun trivia about U.S. state capitols…

Good News: A victory for Indigenous land rights in Brazil, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Get an overview of this week’s featured city: Adelaide, Australia! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Dig the sounds of the UK’s Ezra Collective, winners of this year’s Mercury Prize award, HERE.

Good News: Wonderful news about the strong growth of solar panel installation around the world, HERE.

The Good Word: A thought-provoking quote from T.S. Eliot.

Good To Know: A fun bit of state-name trivia…

Good News: Cheaper Tuberculosis tests are coming! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonder of the city of Seoul in the autumn season, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time in the very Good Company of chef David Chang as he explores the roots of ramen, HERE.

Sounds Good: Wrapping up Gershwin Week with a little song-and-dance from Gene Kelly in the film “An American In Paris”, Link HERE.

Good News: Researchers are finding amazing ways to repurpose wind turbine blades! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A fascinating perspective on poetry, from T.S. Eliot.

Good To Know: A odd fact about Halloween in Carson City, Nevada…

Good News: A brilliant charity in Austin that feeds the unhoused, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Lear a bit about a remarkable architect who fuses tradition with innovation in Seoul! Link HERE.

Good Times: Check out a fascinating short video about the long-lasting and far-reaching effects of the Norman people on global culture, HERE.

Sounds Good: Its hard to beat Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald in a duet, especially when they’re singing Gershwin tunes! Link HERE

Good News: The UN has added dozens of sites to the list of World Heritage places around the world, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful quote from T.S. Eliot.

Good To Know: A quick bit of trivia about the United States…

Good News: Members of UK’s Parliament are using mindfulness and meditation to help them do their jobs better! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore Seoul’s Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, HERE.

Good For You: Practicing yoga is definitely Good For You, so try this simple beginner’s routine, HERE.

Sounds Good: Watch and listen to a delightful scene from the 1937 screen classic, “Shall We Dance”, with a tune by George Gershwin! Link HERE

Good News: The State of California is suing Big Oil firms, Link HERE!

The Good Word: An important reminder on the power of travel, from T.S. Eliot.

Good To Know: A fun little fact about the United States!

Good News: Scientists have created a vastly better palm oil alternative! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out amazing street food in Singapore, HERE.

Bon Appetit: Saying farewell to one of the greatest bartenders of all time, Seattle’s Murray Stenson. Check out an interview with him, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to, AND watch, George Gershwin’s masterpiece of jazz-meets-classical music, Rhapsody In Blue from Disney’s Fantasia 2000, HERE.

Good News: Using satellites to generate solar power for use on Earth is getting closer to reality, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote from T.S. Eliot.

Good To Know: An astonishing set of facts about Alaska…

Good News: The State of California is taking Big Oil to court! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Get an overview of the city of Seoul, South Korea, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Watch and listen to George Gershwin himself as he plays his own classic, “I Got Rhythm”, HERE!

Good News: AI is being used to boost the success rate of IVF! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Some helpful thoughts from Robert Fulghum!

Good To Know: A bit of trivia about Abraham Lincoln that you may not know…

Good News: A remarkable new targeted treatment for prostate cancer, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the amazing ArtScience Museum of Singapore, HERE.

Good For You: Getting out into nature is always Good For You, so use the AllTrails website to get out there! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to the entirety of John Coltrane’s classic “Blue Trane” album, HERE.

Good News: The UKs work-life balance appears to be shifting toward the better, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely reminder from Paulo Coehlo!

Good To Know: A surprising fact about tentacles…

Good News: A butterfly believed to be extinct in its native area has returned! Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Explore the wonderful local cuisine of Singapore alongside Marion Grasby, HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to an absolutely classic jazz album, John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio, HERE

Good News: A solar farm in England has been built on a former landfill! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A wonderful, hope-filled poem from Shel Silverstein.

Good To Know: A truly surprising biological fact…

Wonderful World: Get an overview of this week’s theme-city, Singapore, HERE!

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday week to the incomparable John Coltrane! Check out an early recording of his, HERE.

Good News: A museum in England is returning indigenous artifacts to their home in Australia, Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more great quote from Robert Benchley!

Good To Know: A great bit of historical trivia about chocolate….

Good News: Brazil cracks down on illegal ranching in the Amazon! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the incredible National Museum of Natural History in Santiago, Chile, HERE.

Good Company: Check out a brief but delightful excerpt from an interview with Mister Rogers, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the amazing jazz sax player, Julian “Cannonball” Adderley! Listen to his quintet’s soulful performance of “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, HERE

Good News: Conservationists in Scotland are bringing back Golden Eagles to their skies, Link HERE.

The Good Word: An amusing, yet thought provoking quote, from Robert Benchley.

Good To Know: Some important dates in your chocolate calendar…

Good News: Great news for the preservation of the white rhinos of Africa! Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Explore the incredible street food scene in Santiago, Chile! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the incomparable Harry Connick, Jr.! Check him out in his younger days, in an Emmy-nominated special, “Swingin’ Out Live”, HERE.

Good News: Onshore wind turbine power got a boost this week in the UK, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant quote from humorist Robert Benchley!

Good To Know: Some amazing historical trivia about chocolate…

Good News: School children in the US and UK get free lunches, regardless of means! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Get an overview of the wonderful city of Santiago, Chile! Link HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Learn a bit about the composer Raymond Scott, and check out a brilliant live performance of his classic tune, “Powerhouse”, HERE.

Good News: A new jab in the UK promises to slash treatment times, Link HERE.

The Good Word: Another delightful autumn quote.

Good To Know: More great trivia about Labor Day!

Good News: Billboards in several major U.S. cities are calling out Big Oil’s role in climate change! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some amazing historical yet contemporary style in Oaxaca, HERE.

Good Times: Celebrate the birthday of England’s first Queen Elizabeth and learn more about her, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant jazz musician, trumpeter Joe Newman! Listen to his smooth take on Count Basie’s classic tune, Jive At Five! Link HERE.

Good News: Link HERE!

The Good Word: A wonderful autumnal quote…

Good To Know: More fun facts about Labor Day!

Good News: A study shows the positive impacts of even small greening projects, Link HERE.

Wonderful World; Check out a Great Big Story about the killer street foods of Oaxaca, HERE.

Good For You: Jazz music is always Good For You, and it all started (maybe) with a jazz trumpeter named Buddy Bolden…Learn more HERE.

Sounds Good: …and even more about Buddy Bolden HERE.

Good News: Link HERE

The Good Word: A great quote about autumn!

Good To Know: More great history about Labor Day…

Good News: Link HERE

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Explore some amazing tacos in Oaxaca with Phil Rosenthal, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the brilliant John Cage! Learn about his concepts and music, HERE.

Good News: Link HERE

The Good Word: A lovely quote about autumn!

Good To Know: Some great history about Labor Day…

Good News: Link HERE

Wonderful World: Get an overview of the beautiful city of Oaxaca HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Learn a bit about the brilliant composer, Darius Milhaud, HERE.

Good News: Research shows benefits to the environment for non meat-eaters! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more lovely quote about summertime!

Good To Know: An interesting historical tidbit about teapots…

Good News: An insect thought to be extinct has been brought back from the brink, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the brilliant coffee at Ground Control in Sydney, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time with legendary chef Massimo Bottura as he talks about jazz as creative inspiration, HERE.

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to Pachelbel! Learn about all the OTHER music he wrote, HERE.

Good News: India approves millions of dollars for electric buses to help fight air pollution, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A phenomenally beautiful quote from Toni Morrison.

Good To Know: More amazing trivia about tea!

Good News: A new test to find the specific causes for fevers in children! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out the newly renovate Australia Museum in Sydney, HERE.

Good Times: Happy belated birthday to the late, great Donald O’Connor! Check out a little-known clip of him dancing HERE!

Sounds Good: Happy belated birthday (too) to Charlie Parker! Watch him performing live with Dizzy Gillespie in 1952, Link HERE.

Good News: A brilliant invention in the fight against breast cancer! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely and thoughtful quote from Yoko Ono.

Good To Know: An incredible bit of history about tea drinking…

Good News: Great news for Women’s Football (soccer to you Yanks) and Women’s sports in general! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the amazing Sydney Opera House, HERE.

Good For You: Watch some of the remarkably funny and brilliant silent films of Buster Keaton, HERE.

Sounds Good: Have some Bach! Listen and watch as the Netherlands Bach Society performs the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, HERE

Good News: The people of Ecuador voted against Big Oil to protect the Amazon! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A thoughtful quote from John Steinbeck, on the passing of the seasons.

Good To Know: Some great information about tea and caffeine!

Good News: Some truly great and hopeful news in the fight against prostate cancer, HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: A virtual visit to the wonderful coffee shop and cafe Social Laneway, in Sydney, HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out a breathtaking performance from Pete Townshend, HERE!

Good News: A new plant-based filter can trap up to 99% of microplastics! Link HERE.

The Good Word: A lovely quote about summertime!

Good To Know: A mind-boggling fact about tea shipping from ye olden dayes…

Good News: Using the body’s own “invisible scalpel” to fight brain tumors, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Get an overview of some of Sydney, Australia’s sights, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birthday to the incredible jazz sax icon, Lester Young! Check him out HERE!

Good News: Fascinating new research about counting your daily steps for health! Link HERE.

The Good Word: One more great quote about coffee!

Good To Know: Some amazing trivia about very old cats and…coffee…

Good News: Wilderness campers in England won an important court decision, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore some remarkable modern art museums in Beijing, HERE.

Good Company: Learn a bit about the originator of Taoist philosophy, Lao Tau, HERE.

Sounds Good: Round out your week with the hard swinging sounds of Count Basie and his Orchestra with Joe Williams, performing “Roll Em Pete”, HERE.

Good News: An inventive startup is delivering groceries with zero-waste! Link HERE.

The Good Word: An amazing quote about coffee from Gertrude Stein!

Good To Know: The coffee-related way that Brazil made it to the 1932 Olympic Games…

Good News: Using seagrass meadows to help repair the marine ecosystem, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Learn about the amazing Great Wall of China, HERE.

Good Times: Happy anniversary of the launch of Viking 1, the device sent to Mars on this day in 1975. L:earn more HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out the Count Basie Sextet performing Basie’s theme song, “One O’Clock Jump” HERE.

Good News: Conservationists are utilizing AI to help track wildlife in London, Link HERE.

The Good Word: More great coffee-related wisdom!

Good To Know: Staggering information about coffee consumption around the world…

Good News: Dallas is creating miles and miles of bike trails to connect the city, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of the Forbidden City in Beijing, HERE.

Good For You: The classic silent comedy of Buster Keaton is very Good For You. Watch an incredible documentary about him HERE.

Sounds Good: Check out the sound of Count Basie and His Orchestra playing at the Savoy Ballroom in 1938, HERE.

Good News: Great news in the fight to protect Pangolins, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote about coffee to start your day!

Good To Know: Some surprising trivia about caffeine…

Good News: New information about plastic pollution gives hope, Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: Take a tour of some incredible street food in Beijing, China! Link HERE.

Sounds Good: Listen to the Complete Decca Recordings of Count Basie and His Orchestra, HERE!

Good News: Montana rules in favor of young environmental activists, Link HERE!

The Good Word: A great thought about coffee!

Good To Know: Some fascinating trivia about the earliest consumption of coffee…

Good News: Mexico moves forward in the fight against poverty! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out what to do in 36 hours in Beijing, from the New York Times, HERE.

Good One: Your weekly hilarious (?) joke!

Sounds Good: Happy birth anniversary to the legendary Count Basie! Listen to one of his earliest recordings, HERE!

Good News: The inner district of Sydney, Australia, is on track to eliminate HIV infections there! Link HERE.

The Good Word: Some final thoughts from Samuel Taylor Coleridge this week.

Good To Know: A stunning fact about some expensive wine…

Good News: Using Artificial Intelligence to help grow mangrove forests for the environment! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some amazing hidden restaurants around Buenos Aires, HERE.

Good Company: Spend some time with Oscar Peterson in an interview with Dick Cavett, HERE.

Sounds Good: Celebrate the 60 year anniversary of Oscar Peterson’s Hymn To Freedom with a loving rendition, HERE.

Good News: Native tribes are leading the way to remove dams and restore rivers, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A great quote from Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Good To Know: A mind-boggling fact about wine…

Good News: Repurposing a former coal mine to become farmland, Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some phenomenal museums in Buenos Aires, HERE.

Good Times: Happy birthday to the amazing jump blues sax player, Sam Butera! Check him out performing “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You”, HERE.

Sounds Good: Watch and listen to the Oscar Peterson as they perform an BLAZING rendition of “Yours Is My Heart Alone” live in 1964, HERE.

Good News: An entrepreneur in Mexico has created bricks from an invasive seaweed, Link HERE.

The Good Word: A brilliant bit of thought from Samuel Taylor Coleridge!

Good To Know: A stunning fact about some VERY old wine…

Good News: A fitness coach in Philadelphia has a great program combining wellness with nerdy interests! Link HERE.

Wonderful World: Check out some of the most stunning architectural attractions in Buenos Aires, HERE.

Good For You: The surreal comedy and fast-paced madness of the Marx Brothers is very Good For You, so watch some of their classic films, HERE.

Sounds Good: Oscar Peterson and his trio swing the classic “Waltz for Debbie” live in 1964, HERE