In our season finale, Mark and David take a look at all the top news in Atlanta, including the retirement of the one and only Lois Reitzes. They also cover food news (new items from Chick-Fil-A and Waffle House); It's Sports (the Falcons in Germany and the end of Inside the NBA on TNT ); and the top story examines the NOAA's list of names for storms (Hurricane Karen?!) as we move into this year's hurricane season. We're taking a quick summer break but will be back soon with more news that makes ...
Jun 20, 2025•22 min
David and Mark and a room full of friends at Dad's Garage have an absolute blast exploring the week's news. They run a deep dive, Top 5 on André 3000's recent surge of impromptu performances around the city, joined by special guest Kelundra Smith . They also cover a change at Emory and a bundle of sports news: Coco Gauff, Allisha Gray, Blooper, and Atlanta's presence at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The crowd helps Mark and David personalize a brick for the Braves' All Star Game Brick progr...
Jun 13, 2025•35 min
First! Catch us on Tuesday, June 10th for the next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage. Theresa tha Songbird, Jon Goode, David Ryan Harris, and Kelundra Smith will be in the building - come through! Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend . This week, Mark and David break down Atlanta's status as the #1 "Smart" City in the country. Speaking of Top Spots, the guys also break down John's Creek being named the top place to live in the entire country, a man tying the record for the lar...
Jun 06, 2025•13 min
David and Mark brainstorm their dream version of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, hosted by Atlanta in July. They also rundown a pair of unexpected but connected: the end of the penny and a semi-truck that spilled $800,000 worth of dimes onto the highway. Who'd have thought coins would be so newsworthy in our cashless culture? The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Theresa tha Songbird, Jon Goode, David Ryan Harris, and Kelundra Smith will be in the building - come through! ...
May 30, 2025•15 min
Mark and David outline everything you need to know for Beyoncé’s upcoming 4-night Cowboy Carter Tour stand at the Benz. They also run down recent stories including Emory and Georgia Tech being named in Forbes’ “New Ivies” list, Georgia Power’s base rate freeze, and a loose kangaroo on I-85 in Alabama. David catches everyone up with an extra innings, overtime-sized “It’s Sports!” and Curtis zooms in, at a standstill, to give a traffic update. The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is ...
May 23, 2025•19 min
David and Mark tribute Goodie Mob, who announced that 2025 will be their official farewell. Mark responds to a handful of headlines including Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico, democracy sausages in Australia, Lime scooter rides, and The Magnet Man's stolen bicycle. Curtis drops by to speak on the earthquake and we premiere a new segment called "What'll Ya Have??" The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a fr...
May 16, 2025•22 min
Mark and David are joined by special guest Rachel Garbus to review Atlanta's star studded list of college and university commencement speakers, and to dream up the perfect list of future honorary doctorate recipients. They also break down the A's very strong presence at the Met Gala, the new Andre 3000 EP, Slater Nalley's ascension on American Idol, IKEA Atlanta's efforts to support college students, and five women from the same family all graduating from Georgia State this month. It's a cap-thr...
May 09, 2025•20 min
David and Mark dream up the future of The Stitch after the news of its support from Atlanta City Council. They also cover OutKast's inclusion into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Randy's Donuts heading to the A, and a handful of sports stories: Dikembe Mutombo's upcoming Celebration of Life, the Shedeur Sanders prank call, and the Summer Kickoff ATL-World Cup concert series. And, in a "What's Good, Atlanta?" exclusive, David Perdue comments on the confirmation of our new ambassador to China, Dav...
May 02, 2025•20 min
Mark and David dive deep on TLC's legacy, fresh off the news of "CrazySexyCool: The Musical." They also touch on a favorite memory of the Pope blessing the Hawks' MLK Jersey back in 2021, the Atlanta Marathon coming up a few feet short, and parking rate increases AND a lost stuffed otter at the airport. The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend . Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tip...
Apr 25, 2025•15 min
David and Mark drop analysis on the arrival of Waymo autonomous cars taking over traffic in Atlanta. They also hit on a ton of big news across the city, including R Thomas going up for sale, the Atlanta Film Festival lineup, Hartsfield-Jackson is named (once again) Busiest Airport in the Whole Wide World, the inaugural Atlanta Haiku Festival, and David gives a BIG It's Sports! rundown to catch us up on play-in games, drafts, the return of the 'stache to the Braves, World Cup prep, Travis Kelce d...
Apr 18, 2025•24 min
Mark and David highlight favorite things about Augusta in its biggest week. They also touch on the city's top news: Hartsfield-Jackson named the best airport for food & drink, a new "Lion Complex" at Zoo Atlanta, Julio Jones' retirement, and the REAL ID deadline for Georgia residents. David gives us a much needed "It's Sports!" update and Curtis swings by for Traffic. The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend . Got some g...
Apr 11, 2025•15 min
David and Mark give a full rundown of 404 Day Weekend and hit a Top 5 that features under-the-radar elements of Atlanta that we should all celebrate. They also discuss the record-breaking pollen count numbers, a new Magic City documentary, and Rick Ross' expansion into dentistry. David also dives into "It's Sports!" to make sense of the start of the Braves' season, the Atlanta Drive's TGL Championship, Morehouse competing at the National Boxing Championships, and Trae Young's new job in Oklahoma...
Apr 04, 2025•16 min
Mark and David break down a recent poll that had the audacity to list Atlanta as te 5th Best State Capital in the Country. C'mon, y'all. They also cover a local high school senior who was accepted into literally every college in the country and received more than a million dollars in scholarships. David gives us a much needed "It's Sports!" update for Braves Season Opening Day. The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend . Got ...
Mar 28, 2025•14 min
David and Mark are joined by actor, affirmation distributor, and all around awesome person Andrea Laing to talk about the impact of the World Cup's arrival in 2026 (including Dallas Austin's take on the World Cup Sonic ID). The three also cover Emerald City Bagels' new automat, the goat of the Sandy Springs police force, and Curtis joins to weigh in on the latest traffic stories. The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend . Go...
Mar 21, 2025•21 min
Mark and David - joined by special guest Amber Nash ! - dive into the recent surge in scam "smishing" texts claiming to the be the Peach Pass. They also bring in Professional Cat Psychic, Jenith, to locate the whereabouts of Ryn, a grey tabby lost at Hartsfield-Jackson for more than a week now. Other stories include Union City's Chef Jay on a baking competition show and Shake Shack on more Delta flights. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podc...
Mar 14, 2025•23 min
David, Mark, and friend of all things good, Mandal, celebrate Delta's 100th Anniversary (and our 50th episode!). The trio also explores new wayfinding signage in downtown, Georgia residents on American Idol, and the theft of a solid gold toilet that Trinidad James would be proud of. UNC stops by to talk about an Augusta man's odds on the new show Extracted , and Curtis calls in to break down the best traffic bottlenecks the city has to offer. Mandal is at the Earl this weekend, with back to back...
Mar 07, 2025•20 min
Mark and David channel their investigative journalist and explore why vultures have taken over a neighborhood in Lithonia. They also give analysis on a recent Delta flight with a hazy cabin, a new baby meerkat expected at Zoo Atlanta, and the premiere of "Beyond the Gates." Curtis drops by to talk about the traffic implications of the Jackson Street Bridge renovation and David talks good Atlanta sports news in "It's Sports!" Special Correspondent Bill in These Streets also reports good news from...
Feb 28, 2025•16 min
David and Mark jump on an imaginary MARTA train from the future, based on the first look at the MARTA trains from the future. They also discuss why OutKast are first ballot Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famers, the upsides of Ludacris' new education initiative, a local pastor's boycott going national, Monday Night Brewing defending its namesake, and the best Braves giveaways and premiums in "It's Sports!" Special Correspondent Bill in These Streets also reports good news from the people perusing Piedmont...
Feb 21, 2025•16 min
Mark and David and a room full of friends run through this week's top news stories together: the new Shirley Clarke Franklin Boulevard and Park, the return of the Valentine's Mural in Little Five Points, Girl Scout Cookie Season, Atlanta's #1 ranking as a city for Black-owned businesses, and Red, White, and Blueland. David gives a Hawks, Unrivaled, All-Star Trae, and Superbowl update in It's Sports! and the guys share a favorite Black History, Present, or Future hero. Then, Cheryl Lowery joins f...
Feb 14, 2025•27 min
David and Mark break down the Georgia state legislature's priority of making cornbread the official state bread. They also speak on the recent Waffle House surcharge on eggs and Atlanta showing up at the GRAMMYs. David speaks on the arrival of Brittney Griner to the Dream in It's Sports, and Special Correspondent Bill Worley chats with people in Piedmont Park about feelin' good. What's Good, Atlanta will be LIVE at Dad's Garage on Tuesday, 2/11, featuring Mandal, Vanessa Fraction, Amena Brown Ow...
Feb 07, 2025•16 min
Season Premiere! Mark and David kick off things off with a live show at the Alliance Theatre, inspired by the forthcoming production of " Bust ," opening on February 13. They speak with the creative team behind the play, including writer Zora Howard, director Lileana Blain-Cruz, and actor Cecil Blutcher. They also of course run down the latest uplifting news, including MARTA cars in the Atlantic, a pregnant 76-year old great grandmother, the new MJQ at Underground Atlanta, as well as catching up...
Jan 31, 2025•27 min
David and Mark welcome you in to 2025 with an announcement and invite to not one, but TWO upcoming live shows in Atlanta (one for each Chainz): Behind the Play: BUST at the Alliance Theatre on Tuesday, 1/28 What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage on Tuesday, 2/11 Both will feature a live podcast recording along with comedy, poetry, and other performances. Hit the links above, or find the latest at wabe.org/events . See y'all there! Find David at @ dueordie Find Mark at @ markkendallcomedy And ...
Jan 17, 2025•3 min
Mark and David close out 2024 by sharing some New Year's Resolutions for Atlanta. We'd also like to send a big WHAT'S GOOD to everyone who joined us for a live show, listened or shared an episode, or just found a bright spot in an unexpected moment sitting in traffic on the Connector. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Season, visit wabe.org/give Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at ...
Dec 27, 2024•12 min
Atlanta was recently named the #4 Most Fun City in the US, and David and Mark discuss why, sharing some of their favorite examples of the "Fun-oh-Four." They also cover recent news on Michelle Obama's new show, The Later Daters , a Georgia State Trooper delivering a baby on I-85, and Ryan Cameron as the new voice of the ATL Plane Train. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Season, visit wabe.org/give Got some good news or an ATL highli...
Dec 20, 2024•11 min
Wow! The readers of Atlanta Magazine voted us " Best Local Podcast " for 2024! Thank you times four hundred and four. Mark and David take a look at other winners and hit on other top headlines: Usher's new content studio for a local Boys & Girls Club, the recent derailed MARTA train, the Cologned Caper, and Chick-Fil-A being named the #1 fast food date spot. David also covers the Falcons, Hawks (we're headed to Vegas!), Dawgs, Jackets, and Braves' Hot Stove in "It's Sports!" To support What'...
Dec 13, 2024•13 min
As the year begins to wrap up, David and Mark run down the things on their 2024 to-do list. Traffic with Curtis gives an update on how to navigate the busy roads of the holidays. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Tuesday, visit wabe.org/give Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org . Find David at @ dueordie Find Mark at @ markkendallcomedy And there's always more at w...
Dec 06, 2024•8 min
Mark and David give gratitudes and examine how to make Black Friday a little better by making it a little more Atlanta. Our first episode with a look at Sports, Traffic, Weather, AND Food! To support What's Good, Atlanta? and other public media programing amplifying Atlanta this Giving Tuesday, visit wabe.org/give Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org . Find David at @ dueordie Find Mark at @ markkendallcomedy And there's always...
Nov 29, 2024•10 min
David and Mark dive into the news of Atlanta being named the second best city in the country to celebrate Thanksgiving. They also break down other headlines, including WABE's own Lois Reitzes celebrating 45 years on air, the reopening of Bankhead Seafood by T.I. and Killer Mike, an insurance claim gone wrong by way of a bear costume, and the new baby sloth at Zoo Atlanta. David also gives love to Cy Young Award Winner Chris Sale, new Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko, and Atlanta United in "It's S...
Nov 22, 2024•21 min
Mark and David talk about Atlanta's placement at #2 on the "Most Livable Cities" List and talk about what we can do to get to that top spot next year. Then, Curtis drops in for an update on traffic from a reimagined 285. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org . Find David at @ dueordie Find Mark at @ markkendallcomedy Find Mandal at @ themandalman And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for t...
Nov 15, 2024•9 min
David and Mark bring some uplifting news across the city, including "Tanksgiving," a fleet of new firetrucks coming to Atlanta, the World Record Postcard Collector, and the new 2AM electric scooter curfew. David gives an Atlanta United and Falcons (and Falcons x OutKast!) update in "It's Sports!" before the guys deep dive on this week's top story: Georgia named as a top state to survive and alien invasion. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at po...
Nov 08, 2024•20 min
