The Good News Gurus Podcast

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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!

8-Year-old Homeless Immigrant Was Taught to Play Chess – Now Breaks Record as State Champion, Internet Sends Flood of Support (GNN Podcast)

This third grade homeless student has only played chess for a little more a year, since fleeing Africa as a refuge, but he is already breaking tournament records—and winning hearts and support on the internet. Hear The Good News Guru tell the heartwarming tale on the radio in Los Angeles—during the March 22, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. WATCH the video and read more at 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

Stray Pup in Nepal Follows Mountain Climbers to The Top in Amazing Feat – May Be the World Record for a Dog (GNN Podcast)

A tenacious stray dog may have just set a world record for the highest elevation ever reached by a canine – and it also resulted in a loving new home. Hear our Good News Guru tell the inspiring story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the March 15, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. SEE Full Story with more pics at GNN... Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. (Photo by Don Wargowsky, Facebook) Also, Check Out Our Little Paperback Book of Good News—Buy on Amazon or White Cloud Press

Simple Mistake in the Kitchen Turns into Sweet Smell of Success for a Homeless Veteran

A caring veteran, Stefan DeArno, has moved out of the homeless shelter thanks to his charm, love of cooking, and a fortunate accident he made in a restaurant kitchen. Hear our Good News Guru tell the inspiring story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the March 8, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. WATCH the video or read 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

Homeless Man’s Life Completely Changes After He Pays Back Animal Shelter That Kindly Cared for His Dog (Podcast)

Pete has never stopped repaying an animal shelter who kindly took in Buster during their bout with homeless—and strangers rewarded him mightily for his integrity. Hear our Good News Guru tell the heartwarming tale on the radio in Los Angeles—during the March 1, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. WATCH the video or read 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

Dog Goes From Digging Through Trash to Being Featured in a Hollywood Movie—and More (Podcast)

No one imagined a malnourished mutt would go from sifting through trash to being adored on the silver screen with millions of new fans. Hear our Good News Guru tell the heartwarming tale on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 22, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. WATCH the video or read it 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

Ireland Will Finally Get Its Own Ice Hockey Rink –Thanks to a Very Famous Canadian (GNN podcast)

Devoted Irish hockey teams will soon have a place to skate thanks to a very famous Canadian — a hockey fan on the other side of the pond. Hear our Good News Guru tell the inspiring story on the radio in Los Angeles—during the February 15, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5. READ the full story here. 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 Pre

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

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

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

This Story, From the New Book, Will Lift You 40,000 Feet – Hear it Now on Our 50th Episode of Good News Guru!

From our 50th episode on the radio in Los Angeles...

A man stuck in long airport security lines thought no one cared that he would miss his grandson’s funeral—but employees at this airline delivered the most incredible customer service. Click the play button above, and hear The Good News Guru tell the amazing story (from the January 11, 2019 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5) Check Out our new paperback full of good newsBuy it on Amazon or White Cloud Press! Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean.

Veteran Given 4 Months to Live Transforms Polluted Creek – and Gets 27 Additional Years Because of It (Podcast)

Disabled veteran Jon Beal dedicated himself to nursing a polluted creek back to health—and his passion ended up extending his own life decades beyond a doctor's diagnosis. Click above to hear The Good News Guru tell the amazing story (from the December 28, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). READ the full story at GNN... (Based on a story by KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media program) Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean. Photo by John Hogg / World Bank, and Chesapeake Bay Program, CC license

Before Dying, 86-Year-old Bought 14 Years Worth of Christmas Gifts for His 2-Year-old Neighbor (Podcast)

A doting dad was overcome with emotion when someone showed up at his door with a bag filled with 14 years-worth of gifts from his neighbor, who had just died. Hear The Good News Guru tell her feel-good story of the week (from the December 21, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). READ the full story at GNN. Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean.

One Cat’s Obsession With Hunting Birds Leads to Invention That Has Saved Hundreds of Thousands (Podcast)

Cats kill a staggering number of birds in the U.S. every year—estimated to be in the BILLIONS—but Nancy Brennan’s love of both birds and cats led to a solution. Hear The Good News Guru tell her feel-good story of the week (from the December 7, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean.

DJ Spins Records From His Garden Shed Since 1974 for an Audience of One – His Wife

For the last 44 years, this self-made DJ has played for the “smallest audience in the world” from his garden shed – but that's about to change. Hear The Good News Guru tell the heartwarming story (from the November 30, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). WATCH the video from the BBC at GNN... (Image from BBC video Tweet) Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean.

Another Hero–When Garbageman Refuses to Flee Wildfires So He Can Check On Seniors Along His Route (Podcast)

This garbageman ignored his boss’s warnings to evacuate and broke company protocol so he could check on elderly residents on his route—and a 93-year-old lady was so glad he did. Hear The Good News Guru tell the incredible story (from the November 16, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). WATCH the video on GNN… Subscribe to our Good News podcast on iTunes, or for Android devices on Podbean.

Hiker Was About to Die in a Snowstorm When She Was Saved by a Total Stranger Following Her Intuition (Podcast)

It's a good thing that Nancy Abell listens to her instincts—otherwise, a German hiker may never have made it out of the mountains alive. Hear The Good News Guru tell the incredible story (from the November 13, 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.

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)

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)

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...

Depressed by Cable News Playing in Public Everywhere, He Designed Glasses That Black Out Screens (Podcast)

They got sick of having to watch TV news in public, so they created a special pair of sunglasses that block out the droning screens around them. Hear The Good News Guru talk about the innovation (from the October 12, 2018 Ellen K. Morning Show on KOST-103.5 radio in Los Angeles). WATCH the video at Good News Network