Good News Gurus

In this episode of our “Good is Everywhere” edition, we dive deep into the inspiring work of Niagara Bottling and their charitable arm, Niagara Cares. We sit down with the dynamic team behind the company's "Refresh" initiative, which is making a profound impact on water stewardship, disaster relief, and community revitalization across the United States. From planting trees to providing clean drink...

Geri and Anthony return to podcasting, talking about changes for GNN, a new podcast called Livin' Good Currency, and our favorite good news stories of the week... Recorded on March 11, 2022. REVIEW and Subscribe to the show on  iTunes —or  Podbean , or on  Spotify. EMAIL us to be on the show or share good news:  podcast@GNN.org SUBSCRIBE to the Good News Morning Jolt email:  gnn.to/jolt

This was a special Live video broadcast from November 22, featuring author and life coach Tama Kieves. Tama and Geri discuss how to THRIVE during this crazy pandemic, and answer your questions about uncertainty and doubt. View the show page here with links to Tama’s work. REVIEW and Subscribe to the show on  iTunes —or  Podbean , or on  Spotify. EMAIL us about the show or share good news: podcast@...

Geri and Anthony talk about the issues people are facing in the lockdown—but they have all the solutions and good news of the week to help you feel more optimistic and hopeful. Recorded on May 13, 2020. REVIEW and Subscribe to the show on  iTunes —or  Podbean , or on  Spotify. EMAIL us to be on the show or share good news:  podcast@GNN.org SUBSCRIBE to the Good News Morning Jolt email:  gnn.to/jol...

The Good News Gurus welcomes Tim Shriver (CEO of Special Olympics) to talk about the 24-hour Global LIVE streaming show set for Friday, May 1, featuring so many inspiring leaders and entertainers, like Oprah, Yo-yo Ma, Deepak Chopra, Common, Jennifer Garner, Maria Shriver, Rick Warren, Julia Roberts, David Brooks, Eckhart Tolle, Josh Groban, and 200 more uplifting guests. PLUS, we have the good ne...

Tom Hanks hosted SNL from home, some Himalayan peaks are viewable for the first time in 30 years, and a hotline was launched for seniors to deliver funny and inspiring content. Hear our latest episode from Monday, April 13, featuring a round up of good news from around the world, with updates from Geri and Anthony about their quarantines. REVIEW and Subscribe to the show on  iTunes —or  Podbean , ...

We've got all the inspiring good news of the day, plus our guest, Emmanuel Kelly, the Australian singer whose new video ‘Never Alone’ featuring Chris Martin, Claude Van Damme, and gobs of celebrities, drops on Monday. His amazing story of being left to die in a shoebox as a baby in war-torn Iraq and rescue by a blonde angel is the stuff of Hollywood films. Listen to his story, and also hear Geri d...

Despite our fears, we’re helping Geri and our audience stay positive, talking about what businesses (like Dyson, Cottonelle, Gap, and Anheuser-Busch), as well as neighborhoods, are doing to uplift thousands, and how the FDA has fast-tracked a blood treatment that injects antibodies from recovered COVID patients into any who are sick. Also, some of our podcast stories have reached overseas in amazi...

Episode #4 of our quarantine-inspired Good News Gurus podcast: Geri and Anthony discuss the huge companies donating emergency supplies of masks; a breakthrough surgery that removed a man’s lung to clean it of cancerous tumors, and placed it right back again; plus hilarious descriptions of quarantines using only 6 words (and much more uplifting news, including magician David Minkin giving away free...

Episode #3 of our quarantine-inspired good news podcast: Geri and Anthony talk about the unique ways people are getting toilet paper; Starbucks-evidence of progress in China; breakthrough in faster testing for coronavirus; tips for things to do at home during #CoronaCrazy times (and other good news). Email Us to be on the show or share good news:  podcast@GNN.org Subscribe to the Good News Morning...

Episode #2 of our new quarantine-inspired podcast! Geri and Anthony talk about how Corona Kindness is breaking out all over the place, including NBA owners who are helping laid off workers; a breakthrough company that uses recycled aluminum instead of batteries to store solar power; and a new treatment for lyme disease (and other good news). Email Us, and we'll answer questions on the show:  podca...

Geri and Anthony debut their NEW longer format podcast and talk about: how to stay positive in the midst of the virus, how whales are our best allies, how a politician turned things around with compassion after getting racist tweets, and how Congo kicked Ebola to the curb (and other good news). Email Us, and we'll answer questions on the show: podcast@GNN.org Subscribe to our Good News Morning Ema...

This emotional video captures the moment that a devoted filmmaker used his girlfriend's favorite movie—Sleeping Beauty—and a local movie theater, to craft a marriage proposal that has the happiest ending ever. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the sweet story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 21, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  WATCH the amazing video  here on GNN ...  Subs...

It has been almost five decades since Debra McKenna lost the class ring that had belonged to her now-deceased husband Shawn. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the inspiring story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the March 6, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  SEE the  video and photos on GNN ...  Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Good News podcast on  iTunes,  or for Android devices  on Pod...

More than 60 passengers wrote notes of encouragement and advice on napkins for the anxious new parents and their adopted daughter. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 14, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  SEE the Napkin Messages  and read more at GNN ...  Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Good News podcast on  iTunes,  or f...

After Dave Ayres underwent a kidney transplant 15 years ago, he never thought he would play hockey at the elite level—but at 42, he won the chance to play, and won a game for the NHL team. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 28, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  WATCH the Video  and read more on GNN. ..  Subscribe, Rate,...

After Hazel the dog went missing in 2017, her owner assumed she was lost forever—until she saw the pup appear on her Facebook news feed three years later. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 7, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  WATCH the Video  and see the beer can on GNN. ..  Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Good News pod...

Jack Jokinen was shocked to wake up and find a random emaciated dog sleeping in his living room last month—a big mystery because all the windows and doors were closed. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the January 31, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  SEE the Security Footage  and more pics of the lucky pup on GNN. ..  Subscribe, Ra...

This dad-daughter duo has been overwhelmed with joy since meeting for the first time in person last week—and it's all thanks to social media. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the January 24, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  SEE More Photos  and get full story on GNN. ..  Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Good News podcast on  iTunes...

When the owner of a California donut shop was criticized for regularly welcoming a homeless man into his restaurant, he responded with compassion—and he is now being repaid with a flood of support towards him and his homeless customer. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the January 10, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  WATCH the  vid...

20 years ago, a bare little tree on an isolated hilltop was given some lights for Christmas by a sentimental resident on a hike. Today, the tree brings the entire Canadian community together every year for a holiday party around its scrawny branches. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the December 26, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5....

Four young Englishmen found an adorable solution to the NO-PETS policy in their first apartment, after spending childhoods surrounded by pets and longing for their dog fix. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the December 20, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  SEE more  photos on GNN. ..  Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Good News podca...

Due to a miscommunication, a frantic Waffle House employee was left to run the entire restaurant—but several empathetic customers suddenly jumped up to help bus tables and do dishes. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the November 29, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  SEE the  photos on GNN. ..  Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Good N...

This 21-year-old man with autism asked his mother a question for the first time in his life—a heart-wrenching one—and the internet responded with overwhelming kindness. (Sorry I was slow to upload this!) Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the November 8, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  HEAR the  interview on GNN. ..  Subscribe, Rat...

Sorry I was slow to upload this! It’s been over 50 years since Coy Featherson met up with his Texas friends from high school—but they’re now helping to turn his entire life around. Hear  our Good News Guru  tell the heartwarming story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the October 25, 2019  Ellen K. Morning Show  on KOST-103.5.  SEE the  video on GNN ...  Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Good News...