THE GOOD ALL AROUND US podcast

Have podcast will travel! Recording from vacation in Virginia Beach, Chris and Deanna chat all about their amazing view, the Return of The Crab Man, and their fun dinner out with their aunt and uncle. Then Chris educates us on how we don't have to be a throw-away society. He takes us to Glasgow, Scotland where we meet Sophie Unwin, a woman whose motto is "If it's broken, fix it!&quo...

What a week it has been for Chris and Deanna! Catch up with them as they discuss their new found drainage freedom, how Deanna had two too-close-for-comfort critter experiences, and how some friends surprised her for her upcoming birthday in such a sweet way. Then Deanna takes us on a story experience like no other as she tells it in real time as it happened on April 15th, 2019. Come along for the...

Chris and Deanna (aka Itchy McScratchington) laugh about the interesting week they've had. Deanna shares all of her rash woes while Chris basks in the glory of being a new shed owner. Then Chris takes us through U.S. News's "Top 5 Best Places To Live" and the history of Reader's Digest before we travel to Austin, Texas where we meet Chelsea Timmons, a young woman who had n...

Chris shares how Deanna is "off" but lovely, and then they talk about the joys of having long-time friends as house guests for the last two weekends. They chat about summer fun and the sounds of summer, and Deanna teaches us the interesting history of ice cream and ice cream trucks before subjecting us to yet another "The Top Tens" list. Then Deanna takes us to Peabody, Massach...

Chris and Deanna discuss the joys of having a new pet door, their new Facebook group where podcast creators and listeners can unite (https://www.facebook.com/groups/podapalooza), and all about the Bonus Episode they did for for Neighbors in the Good 'Hood for June where they do a look-back at Episodes #1-#15. Then Chris takes us to Staten Island, New York and shares some fascinating history o...

Home from a trip to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and glad to be able to sleep in their own bed, Deanna and Chris chat about their time hiking, boating, and why Deanna loves to chase sunsets... and why it's in Chris's best interest to make sure she is able to do so. Then Deanna takes us on a trip to Greer, South Carolina where Chris becomes a spokesperson for the BMW Zentrum Museum befor...

Chris and Deanna chat about how St. Louis-style pizza is topped with the Frankenstein of cheeses (Love it? or Hate it?). They share about their fun week of starting The Daily Good, being a guest on Matt Bennett's Second Mix podcast, and celebrating two local businesses who've expanded post-COVID. Then we travel to Manhattan, New York where Chris shares a story about a 10-year-old boy who...

Chris and Deanna talk about how their Happy Place is like Calgon (Take me away!) and how they have very differing opinions on what makes for a good "Yard Work Day". Deanna shares very inaccurate information on how far they've traveled to each of their episode destinations so far. Then Deanna takes us to the Crow Pass Trailhead just outside of Girdwood, Alaska. It's there that w...

Deanna compliments Chris on his non-robe attire (https://www.furnissstudios.com/product-page/the-blind-woodsman-t-shirt-gravel-gray). They talk about how they've spent a lot of time outside this week, both working on the deck and putting together a swing set in 15 minutes for their granddaughter. Then Chris takes us on a very long flight to the country of Vietnam where we are introduced to Be...

Deanna and Chris talk about how they peopled over the weekend at a fun fundraiser for Helmets First! (https://www.helmetsfirst.com). Did you know that Chris is great at rapping? He showed off his talent at the event. Work it, baby, work it! Then join Deanna as she takes us across the Atlantic to the country of Cameroon to meet Ismael Essome Ebone. He is a man on a mission to put an end to an issue...

Chris and Deanna chat about why their recording schedule was interrupted this week because of the very best reason - their granddaughter came to play! They laugh about how she uses the same word for poop as she uses for Chris. It's hilarious! Then Chris takes us on a trip to Washougal, Washington where we meet The Blind Woodsman (https://www.furnissstudios.com). We hear an inspiring story of...

Back from North Carolina, Deanna and Chris share all sorts of stuff about their trip - from getting business done and finding beach glass to taking a day trip down to Myrtle Beach so Chris could get some henna tattoos on his bald head to hearing about Chris's most stressful travel day ever getting back to St. Louis just in the nick of time. Then Deanna takes us on a road trip north to take in...

Deanna and Chris talk about their upcoming trip and how it caused their podcast room to see a lot of action before they left. They chat about their recent Bonus Episode and how much it taught them both about Earth Day. Then "We're goin' back to Cali... Cali... Cali... We're goin' back to Cali" - Culver City, California to be exact - to learn about the life and legacy...

Chris shares his recent paintball-for-a-great-cause* experience, and they chat about Deanna's fear of inanimate objects being hurled at her. They share memories from their high school days, as well as the history and some crazy facts about a popular high school event. Then join them as they journey to Levittown, New York where Deanna introduces us to a high school senior who worked really har...

Chris and Deanna chit-chat about how Chris is the loud one in the relationship, comfy clothes (the robe is back!), how he's in deep into TikTok Land, and their new brisket babysitting business. Then join them as they journey to Marin County, California where Chris introduces us to a gentleman who found new friends using Nextdoor to fill a void in his broken heart. THE GOOD ALL AROUND US podca...

Join Chris and Deanna as they discuss how Deanna is "well adjusted" and their proclivity to slip, trip, and falls while they are out hiking. They chat about superheroes, a very skewed Top Ten list, and super human strength. Deanna then takes us on a journey to the town of Vienna, Virginia where a young woman's split second decision to WALK THROUGH FIRE ended up making her a real lif...

Chris and Deanna have a lively discussion about their Easter festivities, a severed unicorn head, and what Chris really thinks about Deanna's famous homemade potato salad. Then Chris takes us on a journey to New Jersey where one man asked one question that has sparked a movement that is now helping families in the United States and Canada with an epidemic that most people don't ever thin...

Join Deanna for a walk down Memory Lane as she and Chris share books that have impacted their lives. They talk about where Chris got all of his trivia knowledge, the bookmobile, a poem that has them both LOLing, Deanna's days in the classroom, and she pays homage to numerous children's book authors, including the great Beverly Cleary. Then grab some Kleenex and journey with them to the B...

Let's head "across the pond" as Chris shares with us THE DAY THE MUSIC RETURNED - an incredible story of how Eugenio Ampudia, a Barcelonian conceptual artist, helped the music to return to the history-rich Gran Teatre del Liceu Opera House in 2020 for a very special audience with a even more special purpose. Chris shares how music has helped shape his life and how music can bring ba...

In our very first episode of THE GOOD ALL AROUND US, Deanna takes us on a journey to the Great White North - Field, British Columbia, Canada. By the end of her heartwarming story, you too will be quite the elks-pert as we learn about our antlered (not horned) friends, the Canadian highway system ("Sorry aboot that!"), and two brave and caring guys (Jesse and Patrick) who just happened to...

Welcome to THE GOOD ALL AROUND US! In this trailer (no, Chris... not THAT kind of trailer!), you will meet Deanna and Chris Ley and hear how they will HAPPY UP YOUR LIFE each and every week through this fun, uplifting, and inspirational storytelling podcast. They are SUPER EXCITED to be your hosts and to be on this journey with you. THE GOOD ALL AROUND US podcast is a celebration of uplifting stor...