The Daily Smile

Chelsea Phaire is an artist, philanthropist, and all around do-gooder. Last year, at just 10-years-old, Chelsea did something pretty extraordinary. And not only did it make a difference in her life, it helped thousands of other kids, too.

Learn more about Chelsea’s Charity and see how you can get involved at chelseascharity.com 

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Emma Smreker searches through used bookstores and thrift shops on the weekends. But she isn’t looking for amazing deals… she’s searching for things hidden within the pages of secondhand books.

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Ever since the family dog passed away, LaNae Slater-Moss had an animal-sized hole in her heart. But she found a way to fill it when she noticed an injured squirrel in her backyard earlier this year.

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When Michelle Brenner was put on furlough earlier this year, she decided to use her extra time and some tomato sauce, ground beef, and noodles to provide comfort to her Washington community.

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Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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Nikki and Mr. Malone take a wild ride down the river as they discuss the tale of a Canadian man and his newfound animal sidekick. 

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Richard and Esperanza Mata worried their daughters would resent them for spending so much of their childhood playing mariachi music. But then the girls started playing too. Now mariachi isn’t just a passion, it’s the family business and a personal mission.

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With his restaurant business slowed by the pandemic, Eduard Seitan turned his energy toward another passion — taking flight for our furry friends in need.

Find out more about Pilots N Paws on their website

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Fellow Wondery co-hosts Aricia Skidmore-Williams and Brooke Siffrinn join Nikki for two rousing rounds of holiday-themed trivia and this game comes down to the wire!

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Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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Everyone loves the Christmas TV classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” But few people know the story of the legendary voice-actor behind that beloved signature song. His name is Thurl Ravenscroft. And his daughter Nancy says her dad was anything but grinch-y.

Hear samples of Thurl’s work on Spotify 

Learn more about his life online at  D23.com or on the Disney Wiki

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Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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Nikki and Mr. Malone tell some new stories from around the world and delve into their own stories of Christmas past for this fun holiday episode!

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Tell us what’s making you smile! Send a voice memo to [email protected] 

Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes

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Find your perfect fit with ThirdLove. For 10% off your first order, use promo code SMILE at ThirdLove.com/SMILE

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