Episode 898: Cleaner air in London, a splendid quote from George Eliot, Christmas markets in Germany, delicious homemade ramen, the swinging guitar of Russell Malone, and moreā¦
21 mins; November 08, 2023
Episode 897: Hope for liver failure patients, a great quote from Nora Ephron, Lunch With Kenji, the lively piano of Joe Bushkin, and moreā¦
19 mins; November 07, 2023
Episode 896: Hope for ocean conservation, the joy of autumn, lovely European Christmas traditions, the rousing music of John Philip Sousa, and moreā¦
19 mins; November 06, 2023
Episode 895: A great idea to fight hunger in the UK, progress in the fight against prostate cancer, the wonder of the Trinity College Library & Book of Kells, the phenomenal āIn Our Timeā podcast, and moreā¦
18 mins; November 03, 2023
Episode 894: Working to tackle furniture waste, a brilliant quote from Walt Whitman, a stunning medieval monastery in Ireland, the brilliance of jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, and moreā¦
24 mins; November 02, 2023
Episode 893: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy, a quote from Lao Tzu, traditional Irish music in a pub, the art of Vermeer, lively Latin Jazz from Poncho Sanchez, and moreā¦
19 mins; November 01, 2023
Episode 892: A millionaire building tiny homes for the homeless, a wonderful quote about contentment, the search for the worldās oldest pub, the lively tenor sax of Illinois Jacquet, and moreā¦
18 mins; October 31, 2023
Episode 891: Good news about healthy lifestyles, a great quote about contentment, the stunning beauty of West Ireland, the joys of coffee as interpreted by Bach, and moreā¦
19 mins; October 30, 2023
Episode 889: Sorry Iām lateā¦
15 mins; October 27, 2023
Episode 887: Protecting historic shipwrecks, a quote on contentment, the marvels of Dublinās Trinity College, the remarkable āLucky Numbersā tap routine of the Nicholas Brothers, and moreā¦
17 mins; October 18, 2023
Episode 886
20 mins; October 18, 2023
Episode 888: Surprising news in the fight against methane emissions, a phenomenal quote about contentment, the wonders of St. Patrickās Cathedral, the brilliance of the Nicholas Brothers, and moreā¦
16 mins; October 18, 2023
Episode 885: The Netherlands lowers greenhouse gases, using plants to fight neurodegenerative diseases, the wonder of Diwali in London, the brilliant bass of Ray Brown, and moreā¦
22 mins; October 13, 2023
Episode 884: Hope for prison inmates through education, a great quote from Mother Theresa, 3D-printed stem cells, National Geographic explores St. Paulās Cathedral, and moreā¦
18 mins; October 12, 2023
Episode 883: Data gives some climate hope, the largest dam removal project in U.S. history, the amazing British Museum, the hard driving jazz drumming of Art Blakey, and moreā¦
20 mins; October 11, 2023
Episode 882: Cracking down on space junk, hope for coral reefs, amazing coffee in London, the phenomenal music of Thelonious Monk, Kooloolam reminds us all to work for peace and harmony in the middle east, and moreā¦
20 mins; October 10, 2023
Episode 881: European oysters aid reefs building, athletes defending the environment, the wonders of London, the swinging trumpet of Harry āSweetsā Edison, and moreā¦
21 mins; October 09, 2023
Episode 880: Progress in the fight against malaria, a great quote from Desmond Tutu, the delights of Haighās Chocolates, amazing moments from the Graham Norton Show, and moreā¦
18 mins; October 06, 2023
Episode 879: Great news in the fifth against gun violence in the US, a wonderful quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, the beauty of Australian wine region McLaren Vale, the anarchic comedy of Monty Python, and moreā¦
20 mins; October 05, 2023
Episode 878: Tiny crustaceans can help clean up water, a great quote from Albert Einstein, the National Wine Center of Australia in Adelaide, the smooth tap stylings of Jimmy Slyde, and moreā¦
19 mins; October 04, 2023
Episode 877: Electric buses in Manchester, a brilliant quote about inner peace, the lovely Adelaide Botanic Garden, incredibly relaxing LoFi music from LoFiGirl, and moreā¦
19 mins; October 03, 2023
Episode 876: Great news for renewable energy, a lovely quote from the Dalai Lama, the lovely city of Adelaide, the modern jazz sounds of Ezra Collective, and moreā¦
19 mins; October 02, 2023
Episode 875: Great news about the growth of solar power, a wonderful quote from TS Eliot, the beauty of Seoul in autumn, the wonders of ramen, Gene Kelly taps to Gershwin music, and moreā¦
21 mins; September 29, 2023
Episode 874: Repurposing wind turbine blades, feeding the unhoused in Austin, amazing architecture in Seoul, Dean Martin & Ella Fitzgerald swing Gershwin tunes, and moreā¦
19 mins; September 28, 2023
Episode 873: Dozens of new World Heritage sites added, a brilliant quote from TS Eliot, mindfulness in UKās Parliament, a charming musical scene by George Gershwin, and moreā¦
20 mins; September 27, 2023
Episode 872: California takes on Big Oil, a brilliant thought from TS Eliot, street food in Singapore, George Gershwinās āRhapsody In Blueā goes Disney, and moreā¦
23 mins; September 26, 2023
Episode 871: A potential breakthrough in solar power from satellites, a thoughtful quote from TS Eliot, the amazing city of Seoul, George Gershwin plays āI Got Rhythm,ā and moreā¦
23 mins; September 25, 2023
Episode 868: AI boosts IVF successes, a brilliant quote from Robert Fulghum, the ArtScience Museum in Singapore, the phenomenal āBlue Trainā album from John Coltrane, and moreā¦
19 mins; September 20, 2023
Episode 867: A butterfly returns to Scotland, a quote from Paulo Coehlo, the incredible foods of Singapore, John Coltrane meets the Red Garland Trio, and moreā¦
19 mins; September 19, 2023
Episode 866: Great news about solar power in the UK, a delightful poem from Shel Silverstein, the wonders of Singapore, a young John Coltrane, and moreā¦
19 mins; September 18, 2023
Episode 865: Great news from around the world, a classic quote from Robert Benchley, the National Museum of Natural History in Santiago, the warmth and wisdom of Mister Rogers, and moreā¦
18 mins; September 15, 2023
Episode 862: Lots of great news for animal conservation, a classic quote from Robert Benchley, glorious street food in Santiago de Chile, the brilliantly swinging jazz of Harry Connick, Jr., and moreā¦
18 mins; September 12, 2023
Episode 861: Progress for wind power in the UK, a classic Robert Benchley quip, the amazing city of Santiago de Chile, the music of Raymond Scott, and moreā¦
21 mins; September 11, 2023
Episode 859: A new vaccine to cut cancer treatment times, billboards calling out Big Oil, Oaxacan style, the reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the jazz of Joe Newman, and moreā¦
18 mins; September 09, 2023
Episode 858: Nations join up to battle biodiversity loss, the power of small greening projects, street foods in Oaxaca, the legend of Buddy Bolden, and moreā¦
17 mins; September 09, 2023
Episode 857: Progress in tech to fight emissions, amazing tacos in Oaxaca, the incredible musical mind of John Cage, and moreā¦
18 mins; September 07, 2023
Episode 856: Good news in tech repair, fossil fuel use continues to drop, the wonders of Oaxaca, the music of Milhaud, and moreā¦
16 mins; September 07, 2023
Episode 855: Good news for vegetarians, an āextinctā bug is back, amazing coffee in Sydney, the philosophy of Massimo Botturo, and moreā¦
17 mins; September 01, 2023
Episode 854: Cleaner air in India, good news for sick kids, the Australia Museum in Sydney, some great tap dancing from Donald OāConnor, the music of Charlie Parker, and moreā¦
24 mins; August 31, 2023
Episode 853: More good news in the fight against cancer, some amazing history about tea, the remarkable architecture of the Sydney Opera House, the genius of Buster Keatonās films, and moreā¦
22 mins; August 30, 2023
Episode 852: More progress in the fight to save the Amazon and in the fight against cancer, a great quote from John Steinbeck, the delightful cafe Social Laneway in Sydney, and moreā¦
23 mins; August 29, 2023
Episode 851: A plant-based filter for micro plastics, thoughts about summertime, the many delights of Sydney, the wonderfully swinging sounds of Lester Young, and moreā¦
20 mins; August 28, 2023
Episode 850: Great health news, incredible modern art in Beijing, the life of Lao Tau, the brilliant Count Basie Orchestra with Joe Williams, and moreā¦
19 mins; August 25, 2023
Episode 849: An eco-friendly grocery delivery service, more amazing coffee trivia, secrets of the Great Wall of China, the brilliant but short-lived Count Basie Sextet, and moreā¦
22 mins; August 24, 2023
Episode 848: AI helping animal conservation, Dallas adds miles of bike trails, the beauty of the Forbidden City in Beijing, the genius of Buster Keaton, Count Basie at the Savoy Ballroom, and moreā¦
20 mins; August 23, 2023
Episode 847: Progress in the fight against animal trafficking, amazing street food in Beijing, swinging music from Count Basie and His Orchestra, and moreā¦
19 mins; August 22, 2023
Episode 846: A win for young environmentalists, fascinating facts about coffee, music from a young Count Basie, and moreā¦
18 mins; August 21, 2023
Episode 845: Inner Sydney may be on track to eliminate HIV, more fun wine facts, a good use for AI and the environment, a beautiful tribute to Oscar Peterson and his āHymn To Freedomā, and more..
18 mins; August 18, 2023
Episode 844: Removing more dams from rivers, a witty verse from Coleridge, great museums in Buenos Aires, the swinging sounds of both Sam Butera AND Oscar Peterson, and moreā¦
17 mins; August 17, 2023
Episode 843: Eco-friendly bricks made with seaweed, fandom-themed fitness, the beautiful architecture of Buenos Aires, the madcap films of the Marx Brothers, and moreā¦
17 mins; August 16, 2023
Episode 842: Sharks on the comeback, protecting lands around the Grand Canyon, an amazing restaurant in Buenos Aires, Oscar Petersonās birthday, and moreā¦
15 mins; August 15, 2023
Episode 841: Iraq eliminates trachoma, a great quote from Coleridge, the amazing city of Buenos Aires, the hard-swinging sounds of the Oscar Peterson Trio, and moreā¦
