Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s episode, Larry sits down with a Good Tidings “OG” Lisa Sobrato Sonsini. This podcast highlights Lisa’s involvement right from the start to get the Good Tidings Foundation formed as an official non-profit charity. The best part about their happenstance meet up was th...
Apr 12, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 45
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s episode, Larry chats with his new friend and partner, ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro. This special episode was recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii at Washington Middle School, the school Jake attended many years ago. The conversation begins with Jake reminiscing about ...
Feb 07, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 44
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s special episode celebrating the 30 years of Good Tidings, Larry three longtime partners of the Good Tidings Foundation. They are the leaders of the charity arms of the San Francisco Giants – Sue Petersen; the Golden State Warriors – Evan Schwartz; the San Jose Shark...
Nov 19, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 43
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s episode, Larry chats with the Founder Tierra Caliente, a non-profit in Vista Ca., - Jose Jaimes. The podcast starts out by Jose highlighting his family’s relocation to Southern California from Mexico and how being a product of the “non-profit system” was so helpful ...
Sep 27, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 42
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s episode, Larry chats with the Foodie Chap and brilliant Auctioneer – Liam Mayclem. For this episode, Larry joins Liam in his San Francisco home where he shares stories of his challenging but happy upbringing in England and Ireland. Liam details all the interesting t...
May 16, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s episode, Larry chats with his friend, Good Tidings Board Member, and Emmy Winning broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants – Dave Flemming. The conversation begins with Dave sharing how growing up near Washington DC influenced his life early on. College brought him ...
Apr 05, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s episode, Larry chats with his friend, Grammy award winning singer-songwriter and Official Spokesperson of the Good Tidings Foundation, Jason Mraz. The interview takes place in Jason’s home studio located at his cleverly named property, The Mranch, where he explains ...
Mar 01, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world all for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today’s episode, Larry interviews Former Major Leaguer Tyson Ross. Tyson describes his storybook upbringing in Oakland and how he stayed local to play baseball from High School to College to the Bi...
Nov 28, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world all for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today’s episode, Larry interviews the Founder of The Aloha Award – Mark Hartmann. The conversation starts out with Mark sharing his unique upbringing in the Panama Canal Zone and how the ocean crea...
Sep 29, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 37
This episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, finds host Larry Harper, sitting in the dugout of Oracle Park just prior to a Giants game interviewing the first female coach in MLB history – Alyssa Nakken. The conversation starts out with Alyssa sharing her love of softball and baseball while growing up in the Northern California town of Woodland. Alyssa shares with Larry how her opportunity came to be with the Giants. Coach Nakken discusses her passion for helping women thrive in a male dominated spo...
Aug 22, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. On today’s episode, Larry interviews Founder of Eastside College Preparatory, Chris Bischof. Larry and Chris start off by discussing Chris’ lifelong passion for education. While an undergrad student at Stanford, he felt drawn to the East Palo Alto community. He first started his outreach there by running an afterschool program called Shoot for the Stars. This passion increased and led Chris to fo...
Jul 11, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. On today’s episode, Larry interviews Humanitarian and Dodger Legend – Steve Garvey. The conversation begins with Steve reminiscing on his impressive baseball career where he holds some records that will likely never be broken, and how from day one as a youngster, he was destined to be a Dodger. Steve now spends all of his time helping numerous charities through his role as the Los Angeles Dodgers...
Jun 15, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world all for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today’s episode, Larry interviews 3x World Series Champion, Jeremy Affeldt. Jeremy begins by sharing his baseball journey leading him to three World Series championships with the San Francisco Gian...
May 09, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast. On today’s episode, Larry interviews the Founder of Canine Guardians Service Dogs, Rochelle Heskett. Larry’s interview takes place in the GT Van in Napa, CA, the home of Canine Guardians Service Dogs. Larry and Rochelle discuss how they first met through an introduction by San Francisco Giant great, Mike Krukow. Rochelle shares how she started in the service dog business which she operates completely out of her home. She describes the type of dog that makes t...
Apr 04, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 32
The Larry’s sat down at Oracle Park and reflected on a decade’s long partnership between Good Tidings and the SF Giants. Larry Baer shares his story of being a fourth generation San Franciscan who has forever been passionate about Giants baseball. As a kid, he dreamt of becoming a player or broadcaster, but ultimately found his passion in the Front Office. As an executive, Baer has always understood that the Giants are much more than a business. They are an entity that means so much to the fans ...
Mar 07, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 31
On today's episode, Larry interviews the Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Nichol Whiteman. Larry and Nichol sat down at Bresee Youth Center located in the shadows of Dodgers Stadium. They discuss their upcoming partnership on an Art Studio to be built at Bresee along with the LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation. Nichol shares the impact that Bresee has in tackling poverty in the Los Angeles area. Nichol discusses the key initiatives of the Dodgers Foundat...
Feb 07, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Season Four of the Good Tidings Podcast kicks off with a double episode featuring the great work of Greg Bertish and Rob Sanderson. These two Founders have both recently benefitted from Good Tidings’ Accelerator program which aids growing charities by sharing the “secret sauce” used by Good Tidings over the past 29 years. The episode begins with Larry chatting with Greg Bertish and how battling through a rare heart disease launched him into a life of service using the ocean as his partner. Greg,...
Jan 17, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 29
On today's episode, Larry interviews Celebrity Chef – Michelle Minori. Larry begins the interview by telling Michelle how he first came to know her when he and his wife were watching Bravo’s Top Chef, where she was a Season 16 Finalist. Michelle also shares her other experiences competing on chef shows on the Food Network. She tells Larry how growing up in Lodi, CA influenced her love for food and the community it can create. Much of the interview is dedicated to how food and philanthropy come t...
Dec 06, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Larry interviews his new friend and Good Tidings partner, Grammy Winner Sara Bareilles. The interview takes place in Sara’s hometown of Eureka, California at the opening of the new "Sara Studio" at the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods. They talk about how this unique partnership was born, all the good they hope to do in the future and Sara's amazing career.
Nov 01, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today's episode, Larry interviews Play Marin Founder Paul Austin. In this episode, Paul describes in detail the history of Marin City, it’s origin and the challenges it still faces. Paul saw a need in h...
Oct 04, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world all for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today's episode, Larry interviews former Major League Pitcher and Inspirational Speaker – Dave Dravecky. His is a story of comebacks, hope, kindness and determination.
Sep 06, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today's episode, Larry interviews Willie L. Brown Jr. Larry and Willie first met 23 years ago when Willie was in the middle of his 8 year run as the Mayor of San Francisco at the dedication of the Nate ...
Aug 02, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this months episode, Larry visits with his long-time friend, American baseball legend, Vida Blue. Vida shares many stories about growing up in the south in the 50's and how he picked cotton to get enough money to buy his first baseball glove. The episode continues with stories of his amazing baseball career and how he has spent most of his time in retirement helping children's causes.
Jul 05, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This monthly podcast highlights what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world for the benefit of others, and it aims to inspire a community of givers! Today, Larry interviews friend and four-time Olympian, Brenda Villa! Brenda joins the show to talk about her career in water polo, as well as the ways in which her sport has opened doors to extensive community work. Brenda has cemented ...
Jun 07, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 22
On today's episode, Larry interviews San Francisco Giants legend, Mike Krukow, a man treasured for his performance on the field, story-driven work in the broadcast booth, and commitment to a number of charitable efforts. Larry & Mike reminisce about growing up in the same town and their love of the game of baseball.
May 03, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In this episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, Larry sits down in Manhattan Beach, CA with his friend Kris Primacio, CEO of the International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO). Hear about the evidence-based, inclusive, safe surf therapy, and how the organization aims to accomplish this by growing the surf therapy sector. Kris explains, how Surf Therapy offers demonstrable benefits to vulnerable youth, adults healing from trauma, veterans and first responders, and people with mental and physical dis...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry is getting you ready for baseball season with this month's guest: the reigning National League Manager of the Year for the San Francisco Giants, Gabe Kapler. Gabe goes in depth on his new charitable venture - Pipeline For Change - that works to diversify the leadership in sports, especially baseball. He goes on to talk about using his Managerial platform for good and where this motiva...
Mar 01, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry is at the Malibu Canyon ranch of this month's guest: musician and equine therapist Kiki Ebsen! Larry and Kiki start talking about what it was like to grow up with such a famous father. They continue their chat delving into Kiki's own impressive career as a musician. The interview wraps up with the two conversing about Kiki's charity - The Healing Equine Ranch.
Feb 01, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Today, Larry sits down with Grammy winner and Oscar-nominated Bay Area treasure, Huey Lewis. Listen as Huey describes going from busking on the streets of Europe to the hottest group in the 80's. You will also learn about the decades-long dedication he has committed to so many charities. Hear this story and more on this latest episode!
Jan 11, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Welcome to the Good Tidings podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry sits down in Davenport, CA for a conversation with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, one of his own more recent personal mentors and the author of the best-selling book "Blue Mind". Larry and Wallace chat about how being in the ocean has helped Larry’s fight against dementia. They discuss how a Marine Biologist has become a leader in brain health. The conversation wraps up with a talk about Wal...
Dec 07, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 16
