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The Good News Gurus podcast (from the Good News Network) features positive news, silver linings, and #CoronaKindness, when you need it most: Subscribe on iTunes — and for Android devices on Podbean!

Toddler Wakes Up Right When Parents Agree to Remove Life Support: Good News Podcast

Dylan's parents were about to unplug their toddler from life support – but then they all witnessed what doctors called an Easter miracle. Hear the incredible tale told by The Good News Guru (from the April 6, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST radio). READ more and see the video on GNN....

Baseball Playoff Winners and Celebrities Play Ping-Pong in Dodger Stadium to Lift Kids From Trafficking (Podcast)

The Dodgers took to the field recently, not for the baseball fans, but playing ping-pong with Matthew McConaughey, Ashton Kutcher, Jamie Foxx, and Bryan Cranston to serve underprivileged kids. Hear The Good News Guru serve up all the details (from the October 19, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). WATCH the video and read more on GNN...

NEW ‘Good News’ Podcast Launched to Get You Through Troubling Times (Episode 1)

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We've done 94 episodes of The Good News Gurus podcast, but most of them were short 2-3 minute stories broadcast on the KOST radio in Los Angeles with me (the founder of GNN, Geri) calling in on the phone It was great to interact with Ellen K. and the gang, but after the coronavirus hit, KOST cancelled the show indefinitely because they shut down their LA studios. So, GNN co-owner Anthony and I put on our headphones and recorded a new show on Friday the 13th, talking about how to stay positive in the midst of the virus, how whales are our best allies in the climate fight, how a politician turned things around with compassion after getting racist tweets, and how Congo kicked Ebola to the curb—and other good news. Note: We’ve already perfected the audio and mic placement in episode 2! We ended the show with a good news ‘Lightning Round’—and called on fans to chime in on future shows. So give a listen to our debut show. And, don't forget to rate and review our show. Listen and Subscribe to Episodes on iTunes—or Spotify, here — or, on Podbean... SHARE With Your Friends Who May Need a Positive Jolt...

Lost Corgi Goes Viral on Twitter, But Old-Fashioned Fate Brings Him Home (Podcast)

After causing a stir on Twitter, this adventurous 15-year-old corgi finally made it home thanks to a mother's gut instincts. Hear The Good News Guru tell the surprising tale (from the June 22, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio). WATCH the video, or read the full story, on Good News Network... (Photo by We Rate Dogs, on Twitter)

When I Was Alone at the Hospital at 4AM, a Lyft Driver Restored My Faith in Humanity (GNN Podcast)

After a 24-year-old woman was discharged from the hospital at 4:00 in the morning, the Lyft driver who picked her up restored something she thought might be gone forever—her hope. Hear our Good News Guru tell the inspiring story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the January 25, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. READ the full story on GNN. Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. (Photo by Sean Carter) Also, Check Out Our Little Paperback Good News BookBuy on Amazon or White Cloud Press

In Twist of Fate, NFL Star’s Organs Go to the Ailing Sports Hero Who Inspired Him (Podcast)

It was the only known instance of a pro athlete's organs being donated to another player, and they serendipitously went to the baseball star whom he had met and idolized as a child. Hear The Good News Guru tell the heartwarming tale (from the August 17, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio). WATCH the video and read more here, on Good News Network

Mystery of Prosthetic Leg Found Atop Sawdust Pile Points to Man’s Passionate Hobby (GNN Podcast)

We should all have such a hobby we love to practice as passionately as the one that Dion does. He is even willing to give up a prosthetic leg to do so. Hear our Good News Guru tell the fun story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the April 26, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. SEE video and the full story on GNN... Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. Also, Check Out Our Little Paperback Book of Good News—Buy on Amazon or White Cloud Press

Once Mocked for Always Raising His Hand in Class, Former Homeless Kid Overcomes Odds to Live Harvard Dream (Podcast)

Listen to this great story about a young man who defied the odds—despite bullying, homelessness and medical problems—to make his dream come true! Hear The Good News Guru tell the inspiring story (from the June 1, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio). WATCH the video or read the full story on Good News Network... Subscribe to the Good News Guru podcast, featuring Good News, Good Talks, and Inspiring People: on iTunes or (for Android) on Podbean.

Buying Coffee and a Muffin at Restaurant Drive-thru Saves a Stranger’s Life (Podcast)

Every day, Glen Oliver orders his coffee and pays for the car behind him at an Ontario drive-thru cafe. One morning, that fateful purchase changed someone’s life and saved them from suicide. Hear The Good News Guru serve up the inspiring story (from the October 26, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). WATCH the video and read more on GNN… Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. (Featured photo by Michael on Flickr, CC license)

New Positive Podcast – Inspiring Daily COVID Updates from Geri & Anthony!

Episode #4 of our quarantine-inspired podcast just dropped—and we are doing shows every few days during this COVID-19 craziness, as the perfect antidote to today’s 24-hour cable news. Join Geri and Anthony as they talk about the ‘corona kindness’ breaking out all over the world, the silver linings, pandemic-positives, and the most exciting breakthroughs in technology, business, and health this week. Listen and Subscribe to Episodes on iTunes—or Spotify, here — or, on Podbean... Our Good News Gurus are bringing you the most inspiring positive news from the last few days, like a breakthrough company that uses recycled aluminum instead of batteries to store solar energy; and a new treatment for lyme disease (and other good news). Email Us: We'd love to share your story, answer questions, or interview you on the show: [email protected] [caption id="attachment_136456" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] JackBurdenDesign.com[/caption] Go Listen and Subscribe to Episodes on iTunes—or Spotify, here — or, on Podbean... Good News Network Founder Geri Weis-Corbley along with GNN co-owner Anthony Samadani will be recording a couple episodes each week to serve their fans with a reassuring and uplifting focus. If you enjoy it, give us a review and share with friends. Subscribe to our email newsletter the Morning Jolt, if you need more good news... xxoo

A Mother’s Mighty Love After 45 Years Apart: ‘She knew you would be back.’ (Podcast)

Listen to the stirring tale of how a mother’s devotional love endured 45 years of complete separation: “She knew you would be back.” Hear The Good News Guru tell the inspiring story (from the May 25, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio). READ the full story on Good News Network

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Uses Private Jet to Reunite Mom With Sons Who Were Abducted to Syria (GNN Podcast)

This rock idol didn’t hesitate to hop aboard his private jet and fly first to Trinidad, then 6000 miles to Syria, to reunite a two siblings with their mother. Hear our Good News Guru tell the inspiring story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 1, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. READ more or WATCH the video on GNN. (File photo by Alterna2, CC) Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. Also, Check Out Our Little Paperback Book of Good News—Buy on Amazon or White Cloud Press

How a College Student and Minister Answered Each Other’s Prayers With a Note Attached to a Balloon (Podcast)

A Baptist minister was losing his faith, so much that he didn't even want to go to church any more, until a balloon with a desperate plea for help floated down into his lap... Hear The Good News Guru tell the heartwarming story (from the September 28, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). WATCH the video at Good News Network...

High School Performance of ‘Alien’ is So Impressive, Hollywood Stars Surprises Students at Next Show

Despite a tiny high school budget, students did such a realistic job bringing the film ALIEN to life that Hollywood showed up to see it, and Ridley Scott sent money. Hear our Good News Guru tell the fun story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the May 3, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. SEE video and the full story on GNN... Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. Also, Check Out Our Little Paperback Book of Good News—Buy on Amazon or White Cloud Press

‘Angel’ Dad is the Only Foster Parent Willing to Take in Terminally-ill Children (Podcast)

Mohamed may seem like an average family man, but he is a hero in Los Angeles—where he is the only father willing to be a foster dad to terminally-ill children. Hear the heartwarming tale told by The Good News Guru. (From the April 20, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST 103-5 radio in L.A.) READ more and see the video on GNN....

Frantic Woman Dials Wrong Number, But it Becomes the Perfectly Right Number (Podcast)

A frantic woman was trying to contact her brother's social worker to get him a ride to the hospital, but accidentally called the wrong number, leading to a chain of kindness. Hear The Good News Guru serve up the inspiring story (from the November 2, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). READ the full story on GNN… Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. (Featured courtesy of Jimmy John’s)

Silver Linings of Covid-19: Episode #3 From Geri and Anthony’s Good News Podcast Quarantine Edition

Episode #3 of our quarantine-inspired good news podcast: Geri and Anthony talk about the unique ways people are getting toilet paper; the Starbucks-evidence of progress in China; a breakthrough in faster testing for coronavirus; quality quarantine tips for things to do at home—and other good news. Listen and Subscribe to Episodes on iTunes—or Spotify, here — or, on Podbean... Email Us: To be on the show or share good news for broadcast: [email protected] Sign Up for the Good News Morning Email: gnn.to/jolt. (Guru artwork: JackBurdenDesign.com)  SHARE With Your Friends in Quarantine...

Routine Traffic Stop Reveals Major Connection Between Driver and Officer From 27 Years Ago (Podcast)

It was just a routine traffic stop when a state trooper pulled over a guy in New Jersey, but though the violation was minor, they discovered a connection between them that was major! Hear The Good News Guru tell the inspiring story (from the June 15, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio). READ the full story on Good News NetworkSubscribe to the Good News Guru podcast, featuring Good News, Good Talks, and Inspiring People: on iTunes or (for Android) on Podbean.

Dad Confronts Bully by Treating Him Like a Son – Now the Homeless Boy Has Money and Friendship (GNN Podcast)

Instead of being angry at his son's bully, this man approached the boy with compassion – and now, they are all enjoying the wonderful results. Hear our Good News Guru tell the inspiring story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 8, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. READ more or WATCH the video on GNN. Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. Also, Check Out Our Little Paperback Book of Good News—Buy on Amazon or White Cloud Press

Deputy’s Act of Kindness Leads Homeless Man to Family He Never Knew He Had (Good News Guru Radio)

Michael was a panhandling homeless man who thought he was all alone in the world. Then, a deputy's random act of kindness led him to a loving family he never knew he had. Hear the remarkable tale told by The Good News Guru (from March 23 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST radio). READ more and see the video on GNN....