The Daily Good

By Peter FlahiffSociety & Culture News Leisure Daily News

The Daily Good episodes

August 02, 2024 Special Episode!
It’s a cliffhanger! We are on the cusp of EPISODE 1,000…so I’m going on a much-needed vacation.
20 min
August 02, 2024 Episode 999: Good news for a rare bird, a lengthy stroll around Disneyland, celebrating the anniversary of “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland”, a full concert by the Oscar Peterson Trio, and more…
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!
20 min
July 31, 2024 Episode 998: Good news in the fight against HIV/AIDS, amazing things to see and do in Hawai’i, classic Disney cartoons, a stunning cello performance, and more…
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.
20 min
July 30, 2024 Episode 997: Good news in the fight against cancer, a lovely thought from Mister Rogers, the beauty of London from the air, the genius of Charlie Christian, and more…
Today’s Show Notes!
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!
21 min
July 24, 2024 Episode 996: Good news in the fight against pancreatic cancer, the sights and foods of Florence and more of Italy, the classic humor of Jack Benny, Johnny Hodges and his alto sax, and more…
Today’s Show Notes!
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.
19 min
July 23, 2024 Episode 995: Great news for the environment in the UK, a lovely reminder from Mister Rogers, the many delights of Edinburgh, a breathtaking performance from Wynton Marsalis, and more…
Today’s Show Notes!
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.
22 min
July 22, 2024 Episode 994: Hope for damaged coral reefs, an endangered wild cat species bounces back, the delights of Edinburgh, a stunning live performance from 1969, and more…
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.
18 min
July 19, 2024 Episode 993: The world’s most livable cities, the unstoppable shift to renewable power, Phil Rosenthal shows us Paris, Louis Armstrong performs “Black and Blue”, and more…
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.
22 min
July 09, 2024 Episode 992: Great news in the fights against Alzheimer’s and cancer, more delights of London (including amazing FOOD!), the stunning and moving “Hymn To Freedom” by Oscar Peterson, and more…
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.
24 min
July 08, 2024 Episode 991 (officially!): Revisiting some favorite good news stories, a lovely reminder from Mister Rogers, the wonders of London, the deeply swinging “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, and more…
Today’s Show Notes
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.
26 min