WORLD GONE GOOD

From the cutting room floor: Author Eric Poole talks childhood inspiration, trumpet playing, and the lessons learned trying to make his way up the Hollywood ladder (and/or as near or close to the Hollywood ladder as he could get).

Authors Courtney Cevis & Eric Poole talk the good of 'writing it down.' Courtney's a self-published author of 11 books and Eric's a published author of 2. We talk inspiration, feedback, and the joy of being extroverted introverts at this time in our history. Curl up with this good podcast and enjoy!

Sex-pert Wendy Miller from Sex Ed The Musical podcast talks the good of sex. Spoiler Alert: It's all about communicating. What?? Who knew?? Wendy did. Does. Wendy knows. And she's here to give some honest talk on a subject that's a favorite to many of us and a bit scary to others.  Listener Warning: Adult topic and language is used in this episode. 

Janice Browne's story of unexpected loss will move and inspire you. If you've ever questioned the existence of angels, you will question no more after listening to her. Good can come out of very bad and difficult situations. (Episode part 2 of 2 parts).

Tethr's Addison Brasil shares his incredible story of loss, growth, and helping others along the way. We all feel low at times, knocked down even, but it's how we find our way back - that's where the good is. This is one man's journey that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take action. Let's 'good' this, y'all. (Episode part 1 of 2 parts).

Life Coach Kristy Hinds helps us navigate toward the good. We're talking everything from what a life coach is to the benefits of having one to adding value on a daily basis including on social media to Ladies Who Launch. We're also talking people who stand in supermarkets during a pandemic screaming into their phones there is no food on the shelves when there is plenty of food on the shelves. It's...

From the cutting room floor: Denise Alexander & Ray Proscia bonus material includes conversation on how we originally each met and our favorite memories of one another. Denise's involves a chicken Caesar salad and Ray's has a really tall ladder. Neither of them seem to remember how they met me however. That's friendship for ya.

Suits' Ray Proscia & General Hospital's Denise Alexander talk the good of friendship: Navigating the good, the not so good, and the in-between. I've had both of these two people in my life for over twenty plus years. They are the definition of good friends. On a side note, this is the third project I've brought them together on. Ask them how many projects they've brought me in for, go on, I'll wai...

Craft queen Margot Potter talks good creative, the arts, and how to rise like a Phoenix, which she's had to do herself a few times over. From Mornings with Madge to The Lady Party to being a self-proclaimed 'impatient crafter' to authoring two books, Margot's got the goods to share on creativity. You'll be inspired to get crafty yourself, I promise. (No glue guns or glitter were used in the produc...

Mortgage Matters' Guy Rivera interviews Steve about World Gone Good.

Composer/singer/songwriter Mary Edwards was the victim of a racist's attack. How do you find the good when something this bad happens to you? It's a difficult conversation to have, which is exactly why we're having it. CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS LANGUAGE THAT MAY BE UPSETTING TO SOME LISTENERS.

Philip Anthony Mangan made an inspiring life change: He became a farmer and moved to Hawaii to transform 13 acres of land into a working farm. For those of us thinking 'It's too late to go down another path,' this man proves it's never too late, it's actually never too soon, to find the good in being present and being yourself.

Angela Adan is dog's best friend, that's her good. She's a dog healer, vegan, wheelie dog advocate. Trained by Cesar Millan, she loves and lives to help animals in need. Leash up to hear her dog tales (see what I did there?) in this inspiring episode.

Writer/director Barry Jay joins Steve to discuss their Top 3 favorite scary movies of all time in this bonus content. Barry's films include "Ashes" and "Killer Therapy." He is a self-professed horror fanatic. Steve likes horror too but not the way Barry does. Barry clearly has a problem and needs help. Steve is fine. There is nothing wrong with Steve. Wait. What have you heard? Never mind, go enjo...

Three Halloween addicts talk good spooky talk: Barry Jay is a horror movie fanatic and the writer/director/producer of the features, "Ashes" and "Killer Therapy;" Marlene Thompson and her husband begin their annual tradition of transforming their front yard into a Halloween spectacle; and Dudley Beene is the wig, makeup, and outfit extraordinaire who is known in West Hollywood for his yearly group...

Live Better's Bret Gornik talks how goal planning and taking chances on yourself makes you live better and live good. Bret is a personal trainer and kicks bootcamp butt on the regular with Barry's - Chicago. He's married to his college sweetheart and together they believe their dog is cuter than your dog (Note: Their dog is pretty stinkin' cute - I have seen how cute this dog is - so you better st...

PaSean Wilson-Ashley tells her journey from Broadway to vegan baker to owner of MamaAunties Vegan Goodies. If you need some inspiration and love dessert, this is the good for you. Seriously, how good are her vegan cakes and ice cream? I had her send me a cake a few months back thru the mail. She's that good. And so is her story. (No desserts were harmed in the making of this podcast).

CBS Sunday Morning's Faith Salie joins me to talk the good in protesting. For her family, protesting has gone to a whole new level and it all started when she dared to have a lock installed on her bedroom door. Warning: Do not ever cross an 8 year old and a 6 year old. Faith Salie is the author of 'Approval Junkie,' which she's also taken to the stage as her own one woman show, and she can also be...

Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and yeah, laugh a whole lot, as host Steve Silverman talks the good stuff with a variety of guests. Each show focuses on something good in the world. And don't we all need a little more of that right now?