Library Memory Lab 📼
A new service from the Nashville Public Library system helps to modernize older media to make it a bit easier to access. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 24, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1303
The Good News Podcast
The Good News Podcast is your thrice weekly reminder that not all news is bad.
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Bird Dream Song 🐦💤🎶, Repeat
From the archive, research has been able to reproduce a song that a bird was dreaming... WHAT?! Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 21, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1302
Bye Bye Brown Bananas 🍌, Repeat
From the archive, a new banana might be making its way to your grocer- keep your eyes... peeled. Read more about the banana here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 17, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1301
Nature Notes 💷🦊
The Bank of England recently asked what should be on their bills and winner is a natural choice. Read more about the new notes here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 14, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1300
Dolly Parton's Children Hospital 🏥
Dolly Parton continues to set an excellent example! Read more about the hospital here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 12, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1299
Asteroid Redirected
A new scientific milestone has been hit (literally) out in outer space! Read more about DART here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Mar 10, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1298
Busting Out Benches 🚏, Repeat
From the archive, a group of helpful rebels are building and installing seating around the Bay Area. In the San Fran area, the number of benches installed is well over a hundred, and the movement is expanding too! Benches are popping up in L.A. and other cities too- very cool! Read more about the benches here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 07, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1297
Friendship Benches, Repeat
From the archive, a cool and useful project that leverages the power of listening for improving mental health. Since this episode first released, the BBC has produced a more in-depth documentary about the project. Check out the documentary here Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Mar 05, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1296
New Orleans, New Beads ⚜
New Orleans is experimenting with new (and old) approaches to parade throws. Read more about beads here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 28, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1295
Update: Reading Rainbow Returns 🌈📖
An update to a story from a few months ago: Reading Rainbow is SO back baby! Read more about the new show here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 26, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1294
Seagrass Robot 🦗, Repeat
From the archive, a robot (NOT a drone) is helping restore a fragile ocean ecosystem! Read more about the robot and seagrasses here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 17, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1293
The Woodstock Cafe
A cafe in Portland has become a hub for the local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Read more about the cafe here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 14, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1292
Cherries and Falcons 🍒
A lovely partnership between bird and farmer can lead to more cherries and safer cherries too! Read more about the birds and the fruits here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 12, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1291
Kartoffel-Flut 🥔
A bumper spud crop in Germany is getting distributed all over. Read more about the potato-palooza here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 10, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1290
Deleading the Way
Lead is bad for us, but we've been getting it out of our bodies- and we can prove it! Learn more about the study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 03, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1289
Stick Nation, Repeat
From the archive, a social media trend that encourages people to get outside and share what they love- nothing wrong with that! Now there's a book too! Learn more about stick nation here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 20, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1288
Boston Bee Bus Stops 🐝🚌
Boston continues to set a great example with its public transit system- for humans and for bees! Read more about the program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 17, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1287
Pets in Charge
Two stories of pets being placed in charge: one train stationmaster and one neighborhood mayor. Read more about the pet mayoral election here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 15, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1286
Autistic Barbie
A new Barbie is even more good news for representation and play time! Check out this announcement video to learn more ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 13, 2026•4 min•Ep. 1285
Fiona the Sheep, Pregnant 🐑👶
A famous (maybe the most famous?) sheep has big news. Learn more about Fiona's last few years here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 10, 2026•3 min•Ep. 1284
Future Library 🌲, Repeat
From the archive, an art installation and future book is growing in a Norwegian forest outside of Oslo! Read more about the project here and listen to the Ted Radio Hour episode with this project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jan 06, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1283
Origami Phenom
A talented origami folder (origamist?) has founded a new super strong fold that can help in future emergencies. Read more about the folder here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 27, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1282
Carols by Katie 2, Repeat
It's that time of year once again. Merry Christmas everyone- sing yourself some good news with this archival episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 24, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1281
Grandma Stands 🧓
Grandmas are offering advice in the US and (soon) around the world! Read more about the grandma stands here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 23, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1280
Trashed Panda Fundraising
A raccoon went on a bender and eventually ended raising nearly a quarter million dollars for the local animal shelter- that's good news! Read more about the trashed trash panda here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 20, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1279
Otter-ly Good News 🦦
Two pieces of good news spanning the globe that both have to do with otters! Read more about the otter rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 18, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1278
Unicorn License 🦄🗂, Repeat
From the archive, a cute kiddo and kind public servants- that's good news! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 16, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1277
Gophers? Go figure!, Repeat
An experiment from the 80s is still yielding results today- and it's all thanks for gophers! Read more about the gophers and the fungi here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 13, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1276
Community Cat Crafting 🐈🧶
Magazine readers across the UK came together to craft for cats (and break a record too, for good measure!)! Read more about the effort here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 11, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1275
AI-assisted Coral Seeding
Scientists are expanding their toolkits to help reefs bounce back as ocean's get warmer. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Dec 02, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1274
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