WORLD GONE GOOD

Sarah Woodard returns for her second visit to our show and this time she's asking you to Give A F*k (her words & request, not mine but I agree 100%). Sarah is a prolific children's book author who has focused on nature, the planet, and helping kids and families connect more to it. She's now leveling up her good with a new podcast, Give A F*k, where she shares her personal insights and journey in hopes of inspiring her listeners to simply care and celebrate what happens when you do. We talk spirit guides, dreams that literally do come true, and the pluses and minuses of traveling cross-country with three cats. Give A F*k and enjoy, people!

Will you shop blind? Brad and Bryan Manning from Two Blind Brothers are asking if you are up for the challenge of buying something you can't see. Which both ironically and literally they've both been doing since they were kids. These two real-life brothers, living with a rare form of blindness, launched their own clothing and gift line where 100% of the profits are donated to Foundation Fighting Blindness to help find a cure for blindness. How good is that? Oh did we also mention they're both hilarious? Seriously, this is one of the funniest conversations we've ever had the good pleasure of taking part in.

Kavitha Rajagopalan continues her good journey of how she and her family found the light in the darkest of times. This is Part 2 of the story so if you haven't listened to Part 1, jump back one episode to catch up. We guarantee this one to be as inspiring as it is uplifting and it will remind you, us all, to keep going even when the going gets so tough it seems impossible.

Kavitha Rajagopalan is one of my favorite people on planet Earth and oh what a journey she has had over the past couple of years. No parent should ever go through what she and her husband Matt have gone through getting the news that one of their children has a life-threatening illness. But fear not, there is a happy ending to this story. Kavi shares her good of overcoming the most difficult of odds, not just to survive but learning how to thrive. This is Part 1.

Russia’s war against Ukraine has triggered unprecedented and united responses of aid and volunteerism in support for Ukraine from within Ukraine and around the world. And in a true global effort, people are contributing whatever actions, skills, and resources they can. HUMANΨUNITY is a documentary exploring the inspiring and impactful stories of ordinary people from all over the world and all walks of life doing extraordinary things to support Ukraine in its David versus Goliath stand again Russia. Two of the guiding good forces behind the documentary - Mark Fisher and Mike Banker - sit down to share their behind-the-scenes story. Courage, resilience, hope - this is what HUMANΨUNITY is all about.

The Saugus Marching Centurions have a good goal: To journey to and play in our nation's capitol this Memorial Day. So how do they get there? One competition at a time. Join our good guests, high school band mom Jackie MacDougall and high school band member Raquel Atilano, as they share their story of triumph and tribulation. It hasn't been an easy path as they've had to handle the repeated change out of band directors and a school shooting. And through their love of music, they have found friendship, community, and a greater purpose. Plus we talk about how Jackie launched an entire podcast documenting the band and their evolution, first musical instruments and endeavors, and yes, the Bionic Woman also comes up because how could she not? Strike up the band, y'all, and get ready to march.

Grab your passport: Allison Endries and Regan Todd are the Wanderlusting Wives and they are ready to rack up some good miles. They started their own podcast when the lockdown was in place as a way of exploring their love of travel and plan for all the places they hoped to go once the restrictions lifted. Turns out, there's a bunch of other people who were daydreaming the same thing - don't act like you don't search AirBnB and salivate over homes to rent. Please. Join us as we take flight - figuratively - to chat up Allie and Regan about all good wanderlusting things.

Get your merry on with Erica Hubbard, Brett Chapin, Sage Justice and our special musical guests Shannon Sibbald and Quaid Lagan all joining us for our third annual Holidays Gone Good special episode. We're talking ugly holiday sweaters, hot cider recipes, letters to Santa, elves on shelves, and three great organizations you can learn more about and support. This is one of our favorite shows to put together every year and this one does not disappoint so fry up some latkes and get ready to get frisky under the mistletoe, we are turning on the Christmas tree lights to make the world a little bit brighter.

L.L. Abbott has authored over 30 books and published over 20 of them and that's just in the past 6 years. Talk about prolific, which is some of what we talk about. We also chat up how everyone has a story to share, how to overcome those stuck moments in both writing and life, and she gives me tips for my own cozy mystery I'm working on. Our good conversation is what happens when two writer types get together to start yappin'. Who knows, it may inspire you to tell your own story - how good is that?

Books make the best holiday gifts. Visit www.llabbott.com to see all the great ones she has to offer.

Dogs + Vodka = The best episode ever. Allison Lange & Julia Pennington started their relationship working together in animal rescue and they've evolved it into their award-winning business, Hera The Dog Vodka. We'll give you a moment to go back and reread that last sentence. We promise it'll make sense when you hear these two amazing women tell their story of friendship, their passion for animals, and their foray into the world of making cocktails that benefit shelters and rescues. 50% of the profit from every sale of their products do just that - they give back to help animals everywhere. But wait it gets better, they have special holiday gift boxes where 100% of the profits go to shelters and rescues proving these two aren't messing around, they are getting it done and doing it in a super fun way. Grab a cocktail and join us for this brand new episode that's sure to put a smile on your face.