https://www.spreaker.com/show/good-newscast-sponsored-by-frostenSociety & CultureCopyright Texas Monthlyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8807419a20c76c6d533ff0407810ebb9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/good-newscast-sponsored-by-frostTue, 03 Dec 2024 20:32:40 +0000Texas MonthlyTexas Monthlydigital@texasmonthly.comGood Newscast is a feel-good podcast, part of the Texas Optimism Project. In each episode, hosts Owen Egerton, Chelsea Francis and Andrew Roush explore new ideas and thought-starters around optimism in daily life. Good Newscast is sponsored by Frost Bank.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-finding-beauty-in-the-chaos-of-2020--42519733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42519733Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:34:07 +0000Texas MonthlyThis year was full of ups and downs and in the final episode of 2020 the hosts look back at a few things that brought them joy and hope in a tumultuous time. Chelsea talks about finding time to get through her reading list–all 63 books and counting!...28952020,frost,good,hope,optimismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-what-happens-when-we-start-with-thanks-giving--42025628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42025628Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:59:07 +0000Texas MonthlyIn the November episode, Owen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss the importance of gratitude in your everyday perspective. The hosts discuss beginning with giving thanks and the beginning of Thanksgiving.2313good,gratitude,optimism,texas,thanksgiving.falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-can-you-hear-that-wild-harmony--41461301Andrew shares his personal experience of being in the drum corps as a teenager, Owen talks about an inspiring family from Houston who battled COVID while still playing music, and Chelsea shares a video of Brazilian pianist João Carlos Martins, who regained the ability to play the piano via bionic gloves. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41461301Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:59:36 +0000Texas MonthlyThis episode features stories from our hosts as they share the quintessential optimism found in playing and listening to music.  Andrew shares his personal experience of being in the drum corps as a teenager, Owen talks about an inspiring family from...Andrew shares his personal experience of being in the drum corps as a teenager, Owen talks about an inspiring family from Houston who battled COVID while still playing music, and Chelsea shares a video of Brazilian pianist João Carlos Martins, who regained the ability to play the piano via bionic gloves. ]]>2562fun,hope,music,optimismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-virtual-classrooms-real-world-lessons--41063598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41063598Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:45:05 +0000Texas MonthlyThis episode features stories of people being resourceful while learning in this new era of education. What does our education look like now? What can students of today do to make the world a better place in the future?2226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-go-on-with-your-good-self--40502297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40502297Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:05:12 +0000Texas MonthlyEpisode 31 of Good Newscast continues the discussion of how self-care in the midst of challenging situations is inherently optimistic. Our hosts look to people who use wonder, humor, or self-compassion to serve others and tell inspiring stories.2226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-when-being-selfish-is-actually-good--40273826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40273826Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:47:12 +0000Texas MonthlyThis episode gets personal, as each host reveals how they have worked to be more optimistic at home and in life through mantras, therapy, and perspectives. The common thread is a focus on one’s self to improve overall outlook.1960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-movers-shakers-trailblazers--39865078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39865078Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:36:08 +0000Texas MonthlyIn “Movers & Shakers & Trailblazers,” the hosts consider how movement inspires others to pursue new activities and break down boundaries.3105falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-education-is-a-form-of-progress--33706967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33706967Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:39:37 +0000Texas MonthlyIn the latest episode of Good Newscast our hosts Owen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss finding hope, empathy, and perspective from historically underrepresented voices.4331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-doing-more-vs-doing-less--27113608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27113608Mon, 11 May 2020 19:57:32 +0000Texas MonthlyIn this month's episode of the Good Newscast, hosts Owen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss optimism and Productivity.  The episode focuses on what it means to be productive in today's world, and how we can approach productivity with an open and optimistic...2889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-finding-optimism-in-the-journey--25422227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25422227Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:15:00 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss the different ways optimism can impact the act of traveling - from the preparation to the experience to the post-vacation reflection.2644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-time-for-a-change--23728680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23728680Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:34:59 +0000Texas MonthlyFor some people change is scary and for others it’s liberating. From change over time to changing our minds, this episode focuses on ideas where change and optimism overlap.2768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-welcome-to-season-2-0--23007080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23007080Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:21:53 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss the different ways in which technology can be a force for good in our everyday lives.2077bank,frost,frostbank,goodnews,goodnewscast,silverlining,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-one-year-of-optimism--21548778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21548778Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:43:24 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen, Andrew and Arely close out the season with a look at their favorite stories from past shows.2281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-options-for-optimism--21548480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21548480Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:34:54 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen shows us a new 3D printed house that is helping the homeless, Arely tells us a story of hope about a man whose wrongful conviction was overturned through DNA, and Andrew reveals a conduit to Santa at a Deli in San Antonio.1801falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-an-exercise-in-radical-compassion--21548318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21548318Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:07:04 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen applauds the first all-woman space walk, Andrew has a story of empathy for an orangutan that broadens to a discussion about humanity, and Arely shows how a compassionate coach's fearless act saved two lives at a high school in Oregon.1742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-sweet-sweet-optimism--20832637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20832637Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:47:50 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen brings in a humanely sourced chocolate bar to share how sweet it is to be an informed buyer. Andrew spotlights a delicious new kind of apple, and Arely reminds us: dogs, bruh.1931bank,frost,goodnewscast,texasmonthlyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-the-emerging-pattern-of-optimism--19872471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19872471Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:00:25 +0000Texas MonthlyIn episode 19, Owen finds hope along the path to ending homelessness, Andrew shows us a wildlife bridge where animals can wave at cars in safety, and Arely tells us of a local news network that inspired statewide action to aid students experiencing...2195goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-small-steps-big-change--19118964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19118964Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:59:48 +0000Texas MonthlyBehind big ideas are sometimes a series of small ones. Owen, Andrew and Arely talk about the simplicity of good deeds that can lead to positive change. Stories about a courageous activist, a haircut for the homeless and taking the #elpasochallenge...1949frost,frostbank,goodnewscast,optimismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-flamin-hot-improvisation--19058946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19058946Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:46:09 +0000Texas MonthlySo what do you get when you combine Flamin' Hot Cheetos, chicken sandwiches and a typewriter that used to work for Penthouse magazine? Well, it's nothing short of amazing. Special guest Jodi Egerton from Typrwriter Rodeo joins the discussion and...2685frost,frostbank,goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-international-optimism--18858333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18858333Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:09:13 +0000Texas MonthlyIn episode 16, Owen praises the equalizing power of the see-saw, Arely shows us how easy it can be to help alleviate grim conditions at the border, and Andrew finds a Korean precedent for protest in Hong Kong.1689goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-an-existential-news-crisis--18733299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18733299Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:14:17 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen, Andrew and Arely marvel as a 101-year-old author makes her debut. Andrew weighs wildflowers against re-wilding woodlands, and Arely spotlights a class where you learn math skills, then apply them while building houses for the homeless. Plus:...2260goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-democracy-the-rainbow-railroad--18669645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18669645Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:48:37 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen, Andrew and Arely, our fearless questers of positivity, have found hope. It comes in the form of a Rainbow Railroad, a healing program for students with PTSD, and good health from--get this--democracy.1646goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-a-story-behind-the-story--18615387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18615387Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:58:43 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen takes us on a pilgrimage across Spain, Andrew spotlights new ways to keep plastic from outnumbering fish in our oceans, and Arely gives us the story behind the story of a hero meteorologist in Abilene.2230goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-half-full-or-half-empty--18299902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18299902Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:00:45 +0000Texas MonthlyAt the halfway point of the series, Owen, Andrew and Arely seek out stories that are good news in the making. These works in progress give us hope--from capping the price of insulin, to funding state parks, to coming to terms with an old Austin...2154goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-femme-heroes--18169361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18169361Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:43:49 +0000Texas MonthlyOn episode 11, Owen, Andrew and Arely deftly navigate three stories of three women--all of whom face hardships and danger to emerge as heroes for us all.1903goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-optimism-by-the-numbers--18001485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18001485Fri, 17 May 2019 15:40:32 +0000Texas MonthlyIn this week's episode, Owen, Arely and Andrew extrapolate optimism from 18 pizzas, 3 million meals, and 242 years of American self-governance.1499goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-lightning-round--17852142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17852142Mon, 06 May 2019 20:03:37 +0000Texas MonthlyIn this special "lightning round" episode, hosts Arely, Andrew, and Owen speed through headlines—some good, some not-so-good—seeking optimism in education, examining history and embracing your wrinkles.2684goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-42-000-pounds-of-avocados--17713184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17713184Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:52:05 +0000Texas MonthlyAndrew and Owen discuss their roller derby names while Arely highlights the headlines that can inspire optimism in nature, starting with 42,000 pounds of loose avocados.2102goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-dancing-for-myself--17545401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17545401Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:00:18 +0000Texas MonthlyIn this special "Happy Hour" edition, Owen tempts the existential crisis of contentment vs. happiness from a story about biscuits. Arely claps for Austin's animal no-kill rate, and Andrew is inspired to dance in traffic.2156goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-be-the-match--17431935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17431935Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:18:56 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen and Arely host a special guest for Episode 6. Brenda Garza from GenCure joins the discussion to appeal for blood and marrow donors. She also reveals that her involvement in the program comes from her own personal story. It's a story not only of...1991goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-laughter-music-medicine--17333122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17333122Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:43:26 +0000Texas MonthlyIn Episode 5, Owen shows us how a Broadway musical can help us to find ourselves, Andrew tells of a UT Medical student bringing doctors to small town Texas, and Arely reveals how Dan Johnson's music is helping save the lives of Veterans.2291frost,frostbank,goodnewscast,texasmonthlyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-random-acts-of-optimism--17095663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17095663Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:53:10 +0000Texas MonthlyIn episode 4, Owen, Arely and Andrew seek out stories that show the power of community. A single photograph travels the world, joining people's hands through art. A child, in solidarity with her teacher, confront bullying with a haircut. And a group...1801frost,goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-community-courage--17011833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17011833Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:24:00 +0000Texas MonthlyIn episode 3 of Good Newscast, Owen, Andrew, and Arely discuss community and homelessness, strangers honoring a Vietnam veteran, and the courage it takes to be the youngest producer in Hollywood.2078goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-the-life-changing-magic-of-looking-up--16883918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16883918Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:21:08 +0000Texas MonthlyOwen, Andrew, and Arely have accepted their mission. If there is good out there, they will find it. In Episode 2, they tidy up closets, cheer on a mission to Disney for career development, and take notice of the seeds that Lady Bird Johnson knowingly...1398goodnewscastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-call-the-himalayan-midwife--16831009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16831009Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:50:46 +0000Texas MonthlyThe Texas Optimism Project and Frost Bank are proud to introduce the Good Newscast, a podcast about good news in the world. Join hosts Owen Egerton, Arely Silva and Andrew Roush as they dive headfirst into exploring the power of perspective and...1702frost,goodnews,optimism,owenegerton,podcastfalsefull