Enjoy Emmy-winner Faith Salie in this bonus content from our 100th episode. Who says just because it lands on the cutting room floor it will never be heard from again? Not us! Be sure to listen to our full 100th show to really get the full good experience. We'll be back with Season 3 and brand new episodes the first Wednesday, October 5th.

Celebrate our 100th episode with Emmy-winner Faith Salie who returns to takeover the microphone and get the goods from regular World Gone Good host, Steve Silverman. It's a good time as we chat about following our passion to taking big swings and even bigger chances to our favorite guests and shows and everything good in between. And don't you worry, you're in safe hands with Faith running the show. After all she has a little experience from being a regular commentator on CBS Sunday Morning, a regular guest on NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, a published author of her deeply personal and especially hilarious memoir Approval Junkie, an off-Broadway performer bringing the pages of her book to life in her one person show of the same name, and oh yeah, this is her fourth time on THIS show - so we're good, you're good, it's all good. This is a big milestone for our little good show that could, would, and still does, and as always we say to you, from our loyal week-to-week listeners to you tuning in for the first time, THANK YOU.

Social media influencer Richard Biglia shares what's good about sharing your life - and NOT sharing your life - for the whole world to see, judge, and comment. He's a former dancer turned fitness trainer who prides himself on keeping his online presence real, positive, and yes, good. Are you sharing your authentic self with the world on Instagram? Or have you retouched a few pics before posting, my friends? Guilty. Right here. I'll admit it. We chat about embracing our online selves, how we portray and promote ourselves, and how we hope people will see us when we do. Face it: How we communicate has changed greatly thanks to the Insta, the FB, the tweeting, and twerking on the Tik Tok. Plus Richard shares one of his greatest accomplishments: Becoming a US citizen. This episode is all about keeping it real and keeping it real good.

Kristen Peralta returns with an update of all the good that is happening with Vintage Pet Rescue. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests including Kristen. Check out her original episode with us in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for it on January 27, 2021.

Ricarda Franco loves dogs. How much?, you ask. So much so that she started her own rescue, the Dexter Foundation, where they take the dogs at the shelters no one else wants. And how successful have they been at it? Homing their 1,000th dog is a good sign of success. This is one person's good story of following their heart and loving every minute of it. And guess what? You can too.

Claire St. Amant is a true crime reporter/journalist/producer/host/story-hunter/and, as she calls herself, general mischief-maker. Her credits include 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, CBS News, and now, most recently, she's the producer and host of her own true crime podcast, Final Days On Earth. So what's good about a crime and a crime story? Why are so many of us hooked on shows like Dateline and podcasts like Claire's own? Is it simply voyeuristic entertainment? Or does it go deeper into who we are as human beings and what life - and death - lessons we learn on our own journey? It's always good to have a fellow podcaster on the show and Claire definitely brings the good and the goods. Someone cue the Law and Order Duh-Dummmmm...

Kristy Hinds returns with an update of all the good that is happening in her world, including Launch It Ladies. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests including Kristy. Check out her original episodes - there are two - with us in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for them on November 18, 2020 and December 29, 2021.

Jon Dengler is all about the work, the work ethic, and how it helps give people back their value and meaning. He's the owner of The Well in Tampa, Florida, where they have three goals: Needs Met - The most basic and concrete way to love our neighbors is to look out for them and make sure they have what it is they need. If your neighbor is thirsty, give them something to drink; Bridges Built - We meet needs in ways that give us opportunities to build relationships within which we are able to meet one another's deeper social, psychological, and spiritual needs as well; and A City Made Whole - We cling to this vision and aim for our city! Tampa can be a truly WellBuilt City and that vision is worth investing all that we have and all that we are to fully realize this ambition of community development. Jon creates relationships through purpose, doing so through putting bikes together and so much more. He's also the host of his own podcast, The Work Ethic. This is his good journey.

Denise Montrose returns with an update of all the good that is happening at Samma Farm Tennessee Cow Rescue. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests including Denise. Check out her original episode with us - it's the #4 most downloaded we've ever had - in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for it on September 22, 2021.

Alex Roque is President and Executive Director of the Ali Forney Center in New York City. The center was founded in 2002 in memory of Ali Forney, a homeless gender-nonconforming youth who was forced to live on the streets, where they were tragically murdered. Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ+ young people, their mission is to protect them from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently. A 24-hour program, The Ali Forney Center never closes its doors. They provide more than just a bed and food for those in need — from initial intake at our drop-in center to transitional housing and job readiness training, we provide homeless LGBTQ+ youth a safe, warm, supportive environment to escape the streets. Alex shares with us his own amazing journey working with the center, which just celebrated their 20th anniversary.

Tanya Perez and Ryan Basham return with an update of all their good. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests. Check out their original episode with us - it's the #8 most downloaded we've ever had - in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for it on February 24, 2021.

Kate is the Girl with the Microphone. What happens when a fun prankster turns into a political influencer? She gets a worldwide following and dominates social media simply by telling her truth...with a microphone. Dive in with us as we find out why she feels we must hold our politicians - on both sides - accountable, if there's any line not worth crossing, and what it's like for us to both be in the Dead Dad Society (sorry Mom). Politics can make for awkward conversation but don't worry we know how to make it good. Be brave and join us for this new episode.

Dennis Hensley loves the 1970s - especially TV game shows that played in the middle of the day. His passion for games led to the creation of The MisMatch Game, the live game show that just passed the $200,000 raised amount benefiting the LA Gay & Lesbian Center. We talk the good of a good game, poking fun at ourselves and others, and helping others along the way. Dennis is also the co-creator of his own card game, You Don't Know My Life, and the host of his own podcast Dennis Anyone? Cook up some Rice-A-Roni, get your Turtle Wax out, and get your game on with this new episode!

Ellie Laks from the Gentle Barn returns for a good animal catch up. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests including this one with Ellie. Check out her original episode with us in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for it on February 3, 2021.

Mariann Aalda is an advocate of aging shamelessly. She celebrates her age - and life - right where she is. We talk the good of aging fiercely, the difference between agism and ableism, why it's good to laugh our way thru whatever life throws at us, and her acting life including her time on The Edge of Night and playing Dorothy's cousin in The Wiz (this last story alone is worth the listen). If you've been hung up on your own digits, it's time to get over it, and get good with Aging Gone Good.

Margot Potter - the ever sparkly and always creative one - returns for a good catchup. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests. Check out her original episode with us in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for it on November 4, 2020.

Have you lost your wonder? Scot Nery invites you to reconnect with it. From magic to juggling to life itself, Scot's relationship with wonder is what drives him, what fuels him, what gives him purpose. And he's definitely got the goods as he's the creator of Trip Advisor's #1 recommended show in Los Angeles, 'Boobie Trap.' This is a good conversation about believing in not just ourselves but also in the things we can and can not control. Isn't that what magic is all about? Hope you enjoy this back to good basics conversation about the good of wonder.

Scott McKenzie & Jeremy Uhrich return with an update of all their good happenings via Cookies For Caregivers. As we head toward our 100th episode we will be featuring mini-good-reunions with some of our favorite and most popular guests - these two gents are the first up. Check out their original episode in the episode guide wherever you pod - look for April 7, 2021.

Who's ready to make a change? Kathleen O'Grady and Mari Weiss return to the show to talk about their big life changes: Kathleen got a dog and Mari moved back home to Chicago. Oh and I made a change myself when I quit my job a few weeks back. Change is scary stuff - the unknown is scary stuff. But change can be so necessary and so rewarding. Join us as we explore the good of change and see if that change you've been thinking out gets a little push, maybe this helps you take the next leap.

Amy Ball lost her joy. So she hung up some signs with a phone number and requested people to call her if they had seen it. What happened next is the magic of connecting with strangers and sharing the same experience. Amy originally recorded this story with me over two years ago and I recently rediscovered it and thought, "This would make a great episode of World Gone Good." And then I thought, "This would be even better if Amy joined me today and shared her thoughts on it now." So that's what we did, people. Join us in our World Gone Good time machine as we travel back to 2020 and then return to the present on our search for joy.

Alethea Kehas started listening to her inner-voice and her life changed forever. Look, we're all stressed out, right? The last two years have been a shit show (how's that for World Gone Good positive language?). Alethea's stress may have happened a few years prior, but we can all relate to the headache or the migraine or the stomach problems. She decided to make a change, a mindset change, and it reverberated through her and healed her physically. Powerful stuff, the mind, heart and gut, donchathink? We talk about this, her practicing and teaching yoga and reiki, as well as her work as an author with two books published. And it all comes back to one common good thread: Listening - and trusting - our inner-voice.

Mark Longo has a squirrel named Peanut for a roommate & with over 1 million followers on Tik Tok, there ain't nothin' wrong with that. So many good questions to answer: Does he have rabies? What about Mark? Where does he go to the bathroom? Again, what about Mark? And most importantly, is a squirrel the best wingman ever? When we first saw Mark and Peanut on social media, we immediately shouted, "What the what!" Then we said, "We gotta have them on our show." This is the feel good, squirrel/human, real life roomies story you didn't know you needed to hear but damn will you be smiling once you do. (No animals were harmed in the making of this episode. But again, what about Mark?).

Brodi Nicholas shares the good of Campaign One At A Time, the non-profit that helps families in need. Sometimes things start in the simplest of ways: Brodi would wave to his young neighbor Sam every day as he left for the day. Then one day, he didn't see Sam playing outside. One day turned into many days: Sam was sick and Brodi came up with an idea to help him. And that's really as simple as it gets. One person bringing together many people to help others. Brodi never saw himself leading a charity for children but now there's no other way he can see his life. Grab some inspiration from someone doing some serious good in the world.

What's good about the farmers market? Smiling people, locally grown food, and live musicians. It's a World Gone Good first as we venture out of the studio and into the actual real world to talk with good people about the good of our weekly farmers market. Get ready for seaweed experts, butterfly enthusiasts, seed swappers, an accordion/harmonica/drum playing one man band, and so much more. This is where a community comes together. And that's a good thing.

Stefanie Schaffer went on a family vacation and her life changed in an instant. She joins us to share her incredible journey of self-discovery, how she found the light in the darkness, and how she inspires others to do the same. Her memoir, Without Any Warning; Casualties of a Caribbean Vacation, is available wherever you book best. This story is raw, honest, and unfiltered. Stefanie opens up, giving us her first-hand retelling of the Bahamian vacation that changed her life and the chapters that followed after. From turmoil, stress, and pain, to pride, joy, and forgiveness. This episode will definitely inspire you and put your own life into perspective.

Tik Tok phenomenon Danielle Allore-Taylor brings teddy bears back to life. Picking up the tools of the trade from her mom, she refurbishes and rejuvenates our favorite childhood friends - you know - the stuffed animal kind. At 6'1", she calls herself 'A Tall Glass of Anxiety' and has found joy in helping others this way. Danielle is all heart and that's what she puts into every 'Fluff' she works on. She's proof that if you dream it, you can live it. This is her good story.

NY Times Best Selling Author Kathy Freston shares her journey in becoming 'The Veganist' - a knick name Bono himself gave her and hey, if Bono gives you a knick name, you take the knick name. She's written/co-written 9 books, spent time on Oprah, Ellen, Good Morning, America and more, where she's explained her belief of 'leaning in.' What is 'leaning in?' Give a listen to this brand new episode and find out. In equally important good happenings, Kathy is actually our neighbor here in town, I literally bumped into her on line - not online - I'm talking an actual line of people and possibly the greatest thing ever: My husband is kinda her stalker...but in a GOOD way. How do I know it's a GOOD way? Kathy hugs her stalker every time she sees him. That's how I know.

Amy Simon is a cultural HER-storian, playwright and performer. She's the creator and artistic voice behind She's History, the one person show she's been performing for over a decade. Interestingly, it all started at her daughter's school where the history lessons were all male-centric and Amy wondered, 'Where the hell are the women?' So she went to the library to do some research and then got some inspiration from her idol Gloria Steinem herself. It's funny how the path just opens up when we take action, isn't it? Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month with an expert who knows a good thing or two about what the women of our country have done to make this a better place.

Author Sarah Woodard wants to empower the next generation of young minds. She's had over 40 of her books published - all of them focusing on activism. Whether it's saving animals, healing the planet or speaking up and out, Sarah provides parents and their kids, teachers and their students with relatable stories and characters to show the way. And yes she does believe books can save the world. Which is good because so do we. Behind the scenes trivia: Sarah emailed us out of the blue and said, "Hey, I would love to be on your show and here's what I think we can talk good about..." We love proactive people, don't we?

Chart Harmony's Bonnie Gillespie is all about the 'Woo.' And so we're exploring the good of numerology with an expert - the Astrologer's Daughter. Bonnie finds and charts the 'Woo,' for herself and others, thru the numbers. It's all about math, people. See? You should have paid attention in high school algebra and geometry. I told you. I said it. Did you listen? Did you? Bonnie offers host Steve his own chart reading on his birthday - for real - this was recorded on his actual birthday. And she offers you our listeners all the information you need to calculate your own number and what that number means. Who's ready to reach for the stars and get your chart on?

Lisa Cady & August Paro share a passion: Building and designing Broncos. Literally. From the ground up. Their company Agaso Outdoor isn't just about reinventing old school cars, it's about reimagining your dreams, following your true path, and embracing your passion. For anyone feeling stuck right now - in your personal life or your professional career - this is the episode for you. So buckle up, because we're about to hit the good gas pedal. Vroom vroom.

Days of Our Lives' actor Martha Madison & director Sonia Blangiardo take us behind the sands thru the hourglass to reveal the inner workings of a TV love scene. Talk about a good bonus, amIright? Be sure to check out our full episode LOVE GONE GOOD.

We celebrate love this Valentine's week with a twist: It's love in the afternoon. Join us as we explore the good of real love versus the fictional love we find five days a week on daytime dramas. Guests include Days of Our Lives' actor Martha Madison and Emmy-winning director Sonia Blangiardo, entertainment reporter Michael Maloney, Pier 54 podcast hosts Shannon Koch & Amanda Kimmell, and two of my longtime close friends, John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli. They all have a love story to tell from how Martha first got her gig in Salem to how John and Doug fell for each other after finding out their mutual love of Another World. Spoiler Alert: No one comes back from the dead in this episode. But hooray for love none the less, people!

George Kenyon shares the good of becoming a foster family, opening his door - and his heart - to two children in need and saying YES - along with his wife - when the universe asks you a question even if you might not be fully ready or think you have the exact and perfect answer. He's also the creator, producer and host of 'George Tells Stories' on YouTube where he does what he does best - share good stories. And on top of all that good stuff, he has one of the best voices ever (next to mine). This episode is also a WORLD GONE GOOD first: It's the full show - unedited - because I loved our conversation so much, I wanted you to hear all of it (and/or I am lazy and didn't feel like editing it). On top of the top of all that in the less than good stuff category, my mic was in a mood (and/or I am that dynamic that I make everything snap, crackle and pop). Welcome to the world of podcasting, where anything can - and will - happen. Enjoy this good ride of an episode in (almost) real time.

Jeannie & Jordyn Jones are a mother/daughter good deed doing duo (try saying that 10 times fast). Jeannie has her own mentoring program and every Christmas, she camps out in her local Starbucks for 24 hours straight to gather toys from the community for foster kids and families in need. Jordyn created her own blessing bags which she donates to people in need and she just finished her first college courses - did we mention she's 13 and still in middle school? We also discuss when (and if) Jeannie ever sleeps and if Steve can be Jordyn when (and if) he ever grows up. The Jones family is the definition of good - prepare to be inspired and uplifted.

Georja Umano took her husband and two dogs to Africa to work with elephants and that's just the beginning of her unique and inspiring story. An actor and activist, she's loved animals her entire life. So much so, she's put her adventures on the page with her new book Terriers In the Jungle. The book chronicles their journey as told from the perspective of her two dogs, Roxie and Romeo. You know we love animals - and good stories - here at World Gone Good and Georja brings them all together in this special episode. Pick up Terriers in the Jungle on Amazon.

It's my birthday today so I am sharing with you a moment of peace, a moment to breathe, a moment of presence. Close your eyes. Press play. Be in the moment. Be in YOUR moment. This is my birthday reminder to you: You are exactly where you are meant to be right here, right now. Be good.

Erin Amerman doesn't like cows - she LOVES cows (and pigs and chickens and dogs and cats and...). And she proves it daily at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. Their driving mission is to promote compassion for farm animals through rescue and education and to support other farm sanctuaries. They believe strongly that we are all in this together for the animals. Critter Creek homes the largest amount of rescued cows in our nation. This is her good journey and you should listen to it right cow (see what I did there?).

Jill Gobora is the founder of Amy's Kisses, an organization whose mission is to provide Kisses of Opportunity in the form of domestic violence educational resources as well as educational scholarships to low-income students throughout the U.S.Their goal is to celebrate the memory of Jill's sister, Amy and her children, Molly and Gregory and reflect her generosity of spirit, her commitment to academic excellence, and her enduring legacy as a mother and tutor. Even in the darkest of situations, there is light, there is good to be found and good to be shared - this is what Jill is doing thru Amy's Kisses. If you are in need of help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. Help is out there.

1 year ago on this very day, we made the Happy Jar Challenge - did you partake? Did you keep up? Do you have any idea what we are even talking about? Listen up cause here in this bonus episode where Steve is joined by his longtime pal and returning WGG guest Mari Weiss as they discuss the little things, the uplifting moments and reminders, that are all come to be if you simply write them down and toss them in your Happy Jar. Then when you're done, go get started on your own. Happiness awaits!

Jill Hotchkiss & Wendy Miller are friends, neighbors, former co-workers, and two women happily living on the purge. They both discovered they shared their love to give away presently unwanted items in their life thru the Buy Nothing Project, a website and app that gives communities the chance to re-home their no longer used stuff and find stuff they may need themselves. Case in point from this here episode: Jill gave away her washing machine while Wendy picked up a Rubik's Cube and the entire Remington Steele collection on DVD. They took things one step further and created a podcast about the Buy Nothing experience which includes a story about a woman who gave her no-longer-needed engagement ring away to a neighbor. This isn't just about clearing out and cleaning up your home, it's about getting to know your neighbors, sharing with others, building community, and keeping our nation's landfills a little less full. And this all happens for absolutely free. How good is that? Enjoy this first episode of the new year with two of my longtime pals.

Life coach/Writer Kristy Hinds returns for her second time to our show to share the good of intentions, goals, goal setting, loving yourself, and jumpstarting your new year right. Kristy doesn't believe in 'New Year ReSolutions' - no, no - she prefers 'New Years ReVolutions.' Who's ready to revolutionize your new year? I know I am. We also discuss retreats in Ojai and General Hospital - we are all over the end of 2021 map. Enjoy this spirited, insightful and inspiring conversation. Oh and Happy New Year.

Singer/Songwriter Mark Gibson shares the good of his music, faith, and being constantly and consistently creative. The pandemic hit us all pretty hard but for Mark, it fueled his newest album Hymnals from the Plains. He reveals where a song starts and how to just keep going even in the hardest times. If you're like me and music is one of your favorite things, this one's for you.

Laura Brody is an artist, costumer, and quite possibly, ahead-of-her-time visionary. What does she envision? A world where people with disabilities feel just as beautiful and empowered as everyone else. When she sees a cane, walker or wheelchair, she sees the starting point for her next transformation. Through her incredible project, Opulent Mobility, Laura reimagines the ugly into the glamorous with many of her pieces actual working works of art. Life - and art - is all about perspective and her perspective is equal parts unique and uplifting.

Let's get merry with Batsheva Frankel, Mark Gibson, James Pettit, and Margot Potter for our 2nd Annual Holidays Gone Good episode. We're celebrating the season with good stories of Hanukkah Grateful Dead concerts, forced family fun, and a step-by-step guide to becoming best friends with Elvis right before Christmas. This oh-so-good episode also features original music from Mark Gibson's new album, 'Hymnals from the Plains.' Grab your latkes and fill up your mug with egg nog (or vodka), the holiday party of the year is right here.

Kristina Wong never thought sewing masks would turn into a published book and an off-Broadway hit show but life doesn't always turn out the way we expect, now does it? From performer to politician to activist, Kristina wears so many hats - or in this case, masks - many of them at the same time, even she can't keep track. When the pandemic hit, she had a calling to DO something, so she found her own light in the darkness, and the Auntie Sewing Squad was born. They delivered thousands upon thousands of masks - and much more including a used ambulance - to people and communities in need. Ever the over-achiever, Kristina didn't stop there: She published the book, THE AUNTIE SEWING SQUAD GUIDE TO MASK MAKING, RADICAL CARE, AND RACIAL JUSTICE, based on her year-long experience. And then she decided to over-over-achieve her over-achievement and KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD opened off-Broadway on November 4th to rave reviews. She's equally inspiring as she is hilarious and apparently never sleeps. Her journey will rally you to create a good squad of your own.

What's good about...CANCER? Crystal Carson is going to tell us what - and how - she found her good. She's a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister - she's also an actor and an acting coach - and she's living with stage 3 breast cancer. She's lived the dark part, now she's ready to share the light, the good she's discovered within others, and most importantly, within herself. Nine out of ten people will deal directly with cancer in their lifetime and that makes finding the positives all the more important.

What is your purpose? Project One00 is a volunteer initiative that aims to help others find their bigger purpose, by sharing stories that help us connect with the deeper reasons of why we do what we do, and help us pick a direction towards a more fulfilled life. They believe everyone deserves to feel inspired doing what they do, making a positive impact on the things they really care about, working alongside the people that believe what they believe, and moving the needle towards the world we all want to live in. It's an international discussion as Project One00 Discovery Partners Jeroen Frumau from the Netherlands, Valentina Coco from Switzerland, & Daniel Herrera from Mexico share their good and help us learn how to find our own personal north star. Learn more at https://www.projectone00.com.