What's Good, Atlanta?

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  • What's Good is Basura at the Alliance Theatre

    Mark and David pop up for a special show on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance to celebrate the World Premiere of Basura, co-written by Gloria and Emily Estefan. Emily joins the show to talk about the inspiration and process of bringing Basura to life.

    The guys also catch up on Atlanta news: babies born at Buc-ee's and racks in the bathroom at Chick-Fil-A; Atlanta lands in the Top 10 list of Longest Grocery Lines; Pandas return to Zoo Atlanta; David does a mega-It's Sports rundown; guest DJ La Superior joins for a special Top 5; and so much more!

    Special thanks to our other performers: Lisandra Vazquez and Cesar Pichardo

    And to all the good folks at the Alliance Theatre!

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

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    34 min
  • What's Good is Atlanta Is.. What's Good (Live Season Finale!)

    David and Mark close out 2025 with a room full of friends at Dad's Garage! Very super duper special guests Maurice Garland and Christina Lee from the new, excellent podcast "Atlanta Is.." join to talk about the city's history and culture. Good news this episode includes the arrival of Kermit to the Center for Puppetry Arts, a Chick-Fil-A vending machine, and Atlanta's new NWSL team. DJ Op Diggy joins for a bonus Top 5 to spin 5 of his favorite tracks from the A.

    A very very big What's Good thank you and standing ovation to the producers of this episode:

    Co-Co-Co-Associate-Assistant Producers:

    • Robin Thornett
    • Frances Chang
    • Milk Lewis
    • Charles Minnifield

    Executive Producers:

    • Africa Stewart
    • Lenise Lyons

    And, special thanks to our performers at the live show: Mandal, Mel Mitchell, and DJ Op Diggy. And to everyone who came out to the show!

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. We'll see y'all next year!

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    35 min
  • What's Good is no more rush hour traffic (featuring Roy Wood, Jr.)

    Mark and David get a visit from Roy Wood, Jr, swinging through the A on tour for The Man of Many Fathers. They also discuss a study declaring the end of rush hour traffic in Atlanta; MARTA's game-changing announcement; and the Fox Theatre being named the best theater in the whole wide world.

    Speaking of excellent theaters! Our next live show is December 2nd at Dad's Garage, our Season Finale! We'll have comedy from Mandal and other special guests joining - click here for tickets and ways that you can become a producer of the show (#CreateJobs).

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.

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    28 min
  • What's Good is Stankonia

    David and Mark celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stankonia! They also run down Atlanta's obsession with Halloween, Shaq's missing Range Rover, and It's Sports!

    Our next live show is December 2nd at Dad's Garage, our Season Finale! We'll have comedy from Mandal and other special guests joining - click here for tickets and ways that you can become a producer of the show (#CreateJobs).

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.

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    17 min
  • What's Good is Georgia Tech (feat. Joe Alterman, Jessica Luza, Osahon Tongo, and Buzz)

    Mark and David are live from Georgia Tech in the heart of Atlanta! Two Tech alums join the show to drop all kinds of knowledge: actress Jessica Luza and director-producer-writer Osahon Tongo reflect on their careers in the film and television industry, as well as their time at Tech. Joe Alterman and the Joe Alterman Trio sit in for the evening, setting up our new favorite segment "Rough Headlines, Smooth Jazz." Special Homecoming Correspondent Buzz gives their thoughts on Tech traditions in a can't-miss audio interview. And of course, we catch up on news: Tech's undefeated season; Coach Brent Key's super-spooky house, a Tech student winning the GeoGuessr World Cup, and local impacts of the federal government shutdown.

    Special thanks to our performers at the live show, Lace Larrabee and Adán Bean. As well as to GT Arts and the Ferst Center. And to everyone who came out to the show! And you, too (why not?)! See photos and read more about the evening here.

    Our next live show will be our Season Finale at Dad's Garage on Tuesday, December 2nd. Check the details and grab your tickets now!

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.

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    42 min
  • What's Good is Atlanta-inspired sneakers

    **Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman (music!), Lace Larrabee (comedy!), and Adán Bean (spoken word!), as well as GT Alums Jessica Luza and Osahon Tongo for a very special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here.**

    David and Mark break down the new "285" or "High Museum" Air Jordans, proposing a few other ATL-inspired sneakers we all need. They also talk about Atlanta's obsession with Littles, Tinys, and Youngs. Plus, a reminder that Early Voting is happening NOW!

    We have TWO live shows this month:

    October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman (music!), Lace Larrabee (comedy!), and Adán Bean (spoken word!), as well as GT Alums Jessica Luza and Osahon Tongo for a very special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here.

    Then, we'll be on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance on October 28 for a show celebrating Covenant.

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.

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    15 min
  • What's Good is Taco Tuesday

    A lot of good news this week! Mark and David celebrate President Jimmy Carter's new Forever Stamp, explore who might pop out for Young Thug's upcoming "Hometown Heroes" show at State Farm Arena, and share memories of retired Braves manager Brian Snitker. Then, they shoutout some favorite ATL taco spots for National Taco Day, AKA the Taco Tuesday of Them All.

    We have TWO live shows this month:

    October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman (music!), Lace Larrabee (comedy!), and Adán Bean (spoken word!), as well as GT Alums Jessica Luza and Osahon Tongo for a very special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here.

    Then, we'll be on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance on October 28 for a show celebrating Covenant.

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  • What's Good is Oakland Cemetery

    David and Mark learn some new vocabulary words and explore the reasons to reserve a "resting place" at Oakland Cemetery. They also touch on an EarthGang x Georgia Tech x Coca-Cola collaboration and highlight some notable firsts in karate, polo, and women's sports in "It's Sports!"

    Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman, Adán Bean, and other special guests for a special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here.

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • What's Good is The Benz (and Wings!)

    This week, Mark and David highlight reasons why Mercedes-Benz Stadium was recently named "Best Stadium in the US." They also give an update on the Stolen Beyoncé Harddrive Suspect, weigh in on Young Thug's latest release, and break down Atlanta's ranking on "Best Cities for Chicken Wings." We also have our first contribution from Kid Correspondent Tyson Wesley and take a look at the Hawks' Promo Calendar in It's Sports! It's a packed show!

    September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. To learn how you can support efforts to cure the disease, text SC3 to 61474 to connect with the Sickle Cell Community Consortium. 

    Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman, Adán Bean, and other special guests for a special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here.

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  • What's Good is the Beltline Funding Fair

    David and Mark host a special show, live from the Atlanta Beltline Funding Fair. They speak with Ms. D of D Cafe and Catering about her story of building and sustaining her small business. They also cover recent news including Beltline Kevin's signed athlete deal, everything in It's Sports, and a Beltline traffic update with Traffic with Curtis.

    Big thanks to everyone at Atlanta Beltline Business Solutions Office for supporting this episode! Learn more about them and the resources they provide.

    Our next live show is October 23 at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Join us and our good friends Joe Alterman, Adán Bean, and other special guests for a special show during Tech's Homecoming Week! Details and tickets here.

    Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at [email protected].

    Find David at @dueordie

    Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy

    And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta

    Stay good, and watch out for those potholes (call 311, not David)!

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

About What's Good, Atlanta?

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An uplifting look at the best news you may have missed. Each week, comedians Mark Kendall and David Perdue highlight their favorite stories, breaking down what’s really good in Atlanta.

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