WORLD GONE GOOD

Dennis Hensley loves the 1970s - especially TV game shows that played in the middle of the day. His passion for games led to the creation of The MisMatch Game, the live game show that just passed the $200,000 raised amount benefiting the LA Gay & Lesbian Center. We talk the good of a good game, poking fun at ourselves and others, and helping others along the way. Dennis is also the co-creator of h...

Ellie Laks from the Gentle Barn returns for a good animal catch up. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests including this one with Ellie. Check out her original episode with us in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for it on February 3, 2021.

Mariann Aalda is an advocate of aging shamelessly. She celebrates her age - and life - right where she is. We talk the good of aging fiercely, the difference between agism and ableism, why it's good to laugh our way thru whatever life throws at us, and her acting life including her time on The Edge of Night and playing Dorothy's cousin in The Wiz (this last story alone is worth the listen). If you...

Margot Potter - the ever sparkly and always creative one - returns for a good catchup. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests. Check out her original episode with us in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for it on November 4, 2020.

Have you lost your wonder? Scot Nery invites you to reconnect with it. From magic to juggling to life itself, Scot's relationship with wonder is what drives him, what fuels him, what gives him purpose. And he's definitely got the goods as he's the creator of Trip Advisor's #1 recommended show in Los Angeles, 'Boobie Trap.' This is a good conversation about believing in not just ourselves but also...

Scott McKenzie & Jeremy Uhrich return with an update of all their good happenings via Cookies For Caregivers. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests - these two gents are the first up. Check out their original episode in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for April 7, 2021.

Who's ready to make a change? Kathleen O'Grady and Mari Weiss return to the show to talk about their big life changes: Kathleen got a dog and Mari moved back home to Chicago. Oh and I made a change myself when I quit my job a few weeks back. Change is scary stuff - the unknown is scary stuff. But change can be so necessary and so rewarding. Join us as we explore the good of change and see if that...

Amy Ball lost her joy. So she hung up some signs with a phone number and requested people to call her if they had seen it. What happened next is the magic of connecting with strangers and sharing the same experience. Amy originally recorded this story with me over two years ago and I recently rediscovered it and thought, "This would make a great episode of World Gone Good." And then I thought, "Th...

Alethea Kehas started listening to her inner-voice and her life changed forever. Look, we're all stressed out, right? The last two years have been a shit show (how's that for World Gone Good positive language?). Alethea's stress may have happened a few years prior, but we can all relate to the headache or the migraine or the stomach problems. She decided to make a change, a mindset change, and it...

Mark Longo has a squirrel named Peanut for a roommate & with over 1 million followers on Tik Tok, there ain't nothin' wrong with that. So many good questions to answer: Does he have rabies? What about Mark? Where does he go to the bathroom? Again, what about Mark? And most importantly, is a squirrel the best wingman ever? When we first saw Mark and Peanut on social media, we immediately shouted, "...

Brodi Nicholas shares the good of Campaign One At A Time, the non-profit that helps families in need. Sometimes things start in the simplest of ways: Brodi would wave to his young neighbor Sam every day as he left for the day. Then one day, he didn't see Sam playing outside. One day turned into many days: Sam was sick and Brodi came up with an idea to help him. And that's really as simple as it ge...

What's good about the farmers market? Smiling people, locally grown food, and live musicians. It's a World Gone Good first as we venture out of the studio and into the actual real world to talk with good people about the good of our weekly farmers market. Get ready for seaweed experts, butterfly enthusiasts, seed swappers, an accordion/harmonica/drum playing one man band, and so much more. This is...

Stefanie Schaffer went on a family vacation and her life changed in an instant. She joins us to share her incredible journey of self-discovery, how she found the light in the darkness, and how she inspires others to do the same. Her memoir, Without Any Warning; Casualties of a Caribbean Vacation, is available wherever you book best. This story is raw, honest, and unfiltered. Stefanie opens up, giv...

Tik Tok phenomenon Danielle Allore-Taylor brings teddy bears back to life. Picking up the tools of the trade from her mom, she refurbishes and rejuvenates our favorite childhood friends - you know - the stuffed animal kind. At 6'1", she calls herself 'A Tall Glass of Anxiety' and has found joy in helping others this way. Danielle is all heart and that's what she puts into every 'Fluff' she works o...

NY Times Best Selling Author Kathy Freston shares her journey in becoming 'The Veganist' - a knick name Bono himself gave her and hey, if Bono gives you a knick name, you take the knick name. She's written/co-written 9 books, spent time on Oprah, Ellen, Good Morning, America and more, where she's explained her belief of 'leaning in.' What is 'leaning in?' Give a listen to this brand new episode an...

Amy Simon is a cultural HER-storian, playwright and performer. She's the creator and artistic voice behind She's History, the one person show she's been performing for over a decade. Interestingly, it all started at her daughter's school where the history lessons were all male-centric and Amy wondered, 'Where the hell are the women?' So she went to the library to do some research and then got some...

Author Sarah Woodard wants to empower the next generation of young minds. She's had over 40 of her books published - all of them focusing on activism. Whether it's saving animals, healing the planet or speaking up and out, Sarah provides parents and their kids, teachers and their students with relatable stories and characters to show the way. And yes she does believe books can save the world. Whic...

Chart Harmony's Bonnie Gillespie is all about the 'Woo.' And so we're exploring the good of numerology with an expert - the Astrologer's Daughter. Bonnie finds and charts the 'Woo,' for herself and others, thru the numbers. It's all about math, people. See? You should have paid attention in high school algebra and geometry. I told you. I said it. Did you listen? Did you? Bonnie offers host Steve h...

Lisa Cady & August Paro share a passion: Building and designing Broncos. Literally. From the ground up. Their company Agaso Outdoor isn't just about reinventing old school cars, it's about reimagining your dreams, following your true path, and embracing your passion. For anyone feeling stuck right now - in your personal life or your professional career - this is the episode for you. So buckle up,...

Days of Our Lives' actor Martha Madison & director Sonia Blangiardo take us behind the sands thru the hourglass to reveal the inner workings of a TV love scene. Talk about a good bonus, amIright? Be sure to check out our full episode LOVE GONE GOOD.

We celebrate love this Valentine's week with a twist: It's love in the afternoon. Join us as we explore the good of real love versus the fictional love we find five days a week on daytime dramas. Guests include Days of Our Lives' actor Martha Madison and Emmy-winning director Sonia Blangiardo, entertainment reporter Michael Maloney, Pier 54 podcast hosts Shannon Koch & Amanda Kimmell, and two of m...

George Kenyon shares the good of becoming a foster family, opening his door - and his heart - to two children in need and saying YES - along with his wife - when the universe asks you a question even if you might not be fully ready or think you have the exact and perfect answer. He's also the creator, producer and host of 'George Tells Stories' on YouTube where he does what he does best - share go...

Jeannie & Jordyn Jones are a mother/daughter good deed doing duo (try saying that 10 times fast). Jeannie has her own mentoring program and every Christmas, she camps out in her local Starbucks for 24 hours straight to gather toys from the community for foster kids and families in need. Jordyn created her own blessing bags which she donates to people in need and she just finished her first college...

Georja Umano took her husband and two dogs to Africa to work with elephants and that's just the beginning of her unique and inspiring story. An actor and activist, she's loved animals her entire life. So much so, she's put her adventures on the page with her new book Terriers In the Jungle. The book chronicles their journey as told from the perspective of her two dogs, Roxie and Romeo. You know we...

It's my birthday today so I am sharing with you a moment of peace, a moment to breathe, a moment of presence. Close your eyes. Press play. Be in the moment. Be in YOUR moment. This is my birthday reminder to you: You are exactly where you are meant to be right here, right now. Be good.