Good For A Change
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJarrod, Sean and Hollie combat the barrage of awful, everyday news with good stuff that'll make you feel happy inside.
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Je Suis Josh
May 12, 2021 02:04 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBWelcome to the final episode of Good For A Change Season 3, as always featuring your hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie as they attempt to batter away the bad news with a healthy dollop of good stuff. In this week's episode we see what happens when a Belgian farmer moves the border with France, find who was victorious in a battle that only featured participants named Josh (spoiler alert it was Josh) and celebrate elderly people adopting equally elderly pets. There's also plenty of other good stu...
Why Happy Hmm?
April 27, 2021 06:57 - 39 minutes - 36 MBTime for another healthy dose of good news from your hosts Jarrod, Hollie and Sean as they attempt to battle all the bad news out there with stuff that'll make you smile. This week we reach new heights while investigating a world record attempt for the tallest mohawk spike, we discover a retired sheep dog who's learned signed language (plus we discuss Bunny, TikTok's favourite talking dog) and we go full cliche comedian by discussing airplane food! Plus plenty more chitter chatter about the...
He Shipped Himself
April 20, 2021 06:42 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIt's time for more good news with Jarrod, Sean and Hollie as they combat the awful, everyday news you find on your news feeds with stories to make you smile. This week we begin the inevitable transition to a True Crime podcast as we follow the journey of supermarket giant Marks & Spencer taking budget chain Aldi to court over a cake, discover what's been terrorising citizens of a Polish city and go on the hunt for Paul and John- two blokes who helped their friend post himself overseas in th...
Lime Pranks
April 06, 2021 05:56 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWelcome to another good week of good news with your hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie. On this episode the team discuss a teenagers lockdown project that has resulted in a backyard roller coaster that's got us all envious, a tin of chocolate commissioned by Queen Victoria that has turned up in an attic, and a street dog whose adoption page went viral after they stole a plush unicorn from a Dollar store. Plus plenty more stuff to make you smile! If you've encountered some good news this week, o...
Musical Statues
March 29, 2021 13:33 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIt's time for even more good news from Jarrod, Hollie, Sean and a special guest star, Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff! This week we discover a pub that's been rebuilt from the rubble, a house for sale near Lake Tahoe that's full of 1960s charm... and a whole lot of mannequins, a moving company that's turning your leftovers into food for those who need it and the return of Broadway! Plus plenty more chit chat about the things that have been good in our lives. We're also excited to welcome bac...
Our Wurst Episode
March 22, 2021 21:27 - 33 minutes - 15.1 MBHello and welcome to Good For A Change where Jarrod, Sean and Hollie are combatting the awful, everyday news you read with plenty of stories that will make you smile. On this week's episode we celebrate the news that the world's oldest woman is taking part in the Olympic Torch relay, deal with some goats trying to get into a Primark and a crime that was solved thanks to a half eaten sausage. This week's episode is sponsored by Brymore Crafts, the creators of adorable, interactive and engag...
It's A Meteor, Right?
March 15, 2021 12:38 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBJarrod, Sean and Hollie are back with a whole lot more stuff to combat the bad news and make you smile in this week's Good For A Change. This week Sean finds out about the youngest member of the Canadian National Skateboarding Team, who may even become Canada's youngest ever Olympian, Jarrod goes on the hunt for some missing chickens and finds them in a surprising location, and Hollie tells the tale of a surprise late night knock from an out of this world visitor. We're also beyond excited...
Spitting Image
March 09, 2021 12:27 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIt's time for your regular dosage of good news, and this week your hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie are combatting the bad stuff with the latest in things to make you smile. This week we pay a visit to Peter Luger's Steak House for a strange dining experience (only in New York folks, only in New York) and get baffled by references to strange celebs, we get a laugh out of the latest offering from Netflix, and we discover some long lost family members! Plus plenty of other chat about things that...
A Modern Classic
March 01, 2021 12:57 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to another week of good news with your hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie. Pop in some head phones or turn up your speakers and defeat the everyday bad news with a healthy dosage of happiness.This week we celebrate Mozart's latest song release, breaking the record for solving the worlds largest commercially available jigsaw puzzle, and a sneaky child who managed to avoid Zoom classes! We're also excited to be sponsored by 'Dodgy Paper' who make fresh pulp from old scraps, offcuts, books,...
Absolutely Spudtacular
February 22, 2021 14:55 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe good news keeps rolling as Jarrod, Sean and Hollie battle the bad stuff with a hefty dose of happiness that's bound to make you smile. This week we ooo and ahhh over Lego's new range of botanical models, Sean's worst fears are realised when birds start learning how to make tools and Australia reveals a brand new 'Big Thing'. We're excited to add that this week's episode is sponsored by Emily Jones at 'Grab Life By The Pom-Poms' who makes woolen works of art for you to hang in your home...
A Vigorous Stream
February 15, 2021 14:11 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBJarrod, Sean and Hollie return for a brand new, third season of Good For A Change and they've got a whole lot more good news to share with you to combat that awful, everyday news you see on your social feeds. Blasting us off into the new season we've got stories about Mars missions, finding fossils and saving stores, plus plenty more material that's bound to make you smile! Plus if you've heard any good news recently you can share it with us by emailing [email protected] or by joini...
How He Got To Sesame Street
November 03, 2020 04:49 - 1 hour - 106 MBAs you may know, we're on a little break from regular episodes of Good For A Change, but like we said we're going to keep entertaining you, and we're kicking off our entertaining break with a doozy of a bonus feature. This week Jarrod has interviewed Muppet performer Matt Vogel. Although you may personally not know Matt, you have probably seen his work. He's currently the puppeteer behind Kermit The Frog, Big Bird, The Count, Uncle Deadly and various other characters for The Muppets and Ses...
Ghost For A Change
October 27, 2020 05:04 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBHello and welcome to the season 2 finale of 'Good For A Change' the podcast where hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie combat the awful everyday news you here, with stuff that will make you smile. Join them in this episode as they giggle over some funny signs, discover the joy of dogs taking selfies thanks to YouTuber and inventor Simone Giertz (with a little help from our favourite company, Lego) and we stumble upon the most haunted shop in York. We'll be back again for season three, so in the i...
In A Prickle
October 20, 2020 01:51 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBWelcome to another week of good news as hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie combat the awful things you read and see on your timeline with bite size chunks of goodness that's bound to make you smile. This week we prove it's never to young to complete something on your to-do list, we discover what you can make from a cactus with Desserto, and something is meowing inside a charity bin so we check in on the rescue efforts. Plus we also recount some pretty ridiculous stories of our own lives, and we ...
Oh Gnome
October 13, 2020 03:48 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBIt's time for another helping of weekly good news, as hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie combat that awful every day stuff you read with a whole lot of stuff to make you smile! Though this week we have to give a little warning, all of our stories are a little cheeky, nothing explicit and or too risque, but we just wouldn't go doing any further research into the topics on your work computer. So what stories could possibly require this light warning? Well we've got a garden gnome causing a stir in...
A Little Spot Of Tea
October 06, 2020 00:58 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBHas the world's bad news got you down? Never fear as Jarrod, Sean and Hollie are here to combat it with plenty of stories to make you smile. This week we've got a cow that with a little help is learning to walk, the biggest thing to have happened in a model village for awhile and, much to Hollie's horror, a rat that has won a medal. Plus some shorter stories that have been submitted to us by listeners, and plenty of other things to make you smile. You can submit your good news to us by ema...
It's All Coming Back To Me
September 29, 2020 02:05 - 37 minutes - 68.1 MBWe're back again, and this week, so are a bunch of other things! Jarrod, Sean and Hollie are combatting the bad news with another three good news stories to make you smile yet again! This week it's the return of the turtles, the Tooth Fairy teams up with some mermaids to go above and beyond, and a surfboard that was found 8,000km away from where it was lost. Join us in our battle against bad news, subscribe to the podcast via your favourite provider, join our Facebook Group to share your o...
See Ya Later Alligator
September 22, 2020 04:29 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBWelcome to another week of good news! Hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie are battering away the bad news with some lovingly curated good news that's sure to make you smile! This week we discuss the hilariously harrowing find of an alligator in a Floridian garage, the record breaking value of Pokemon cards that recently sold at auction, and a clever fence hack that's made a dog the focal point of the art world. We want to combat that awful every day news you read with stuff that'll make you, an...
A Little Saucy
September 15, 2020 05:39 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MBWelcome to another week of good news, as hosts Jarrod, Sean and Hollie beat back the barrage of badness with a whole lot more stuff to make you smile! This week we make a bold leap into the future with flying cars, take up the pressing social cause of trying to rename a popular menu item, and celebrate the opening of a museum that fits right in with our mission statement. If you'd like to share some good news, drop us an email at [email protected] or join our new Facebook Gro...
Fully Booked
September 08, 2020 02:49 - 39 minutes - 71.6 MBAnother week has rolled around which means it's time to combat that awful, everyday news with a barrage of goodness courtesy of your hosts, Jarrod, Sean and Hollie. This week we cover some of our favourite topics including brand new Lego sets that build upon a great idea, the endeavours of one not-for-profit to get 100 books into the hands of a child by age 5, and a child going above and beyond for senior dogs! If you enjoy what you hear tell a friend- good news is worth spreading! And ne...
Five Star Koala-ty
August 31, 2020 10:36 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBIt's time once again to combat the awful every day news you read with some healthy servings of good news. Join Jarrod, Sean and Hollie as they look into hundreds of litres of spilled wine, entertaining a feathered friend with a YouTube spiral, and where to home displaced koalas from Australia's horrible bushfire season earlier this year. If you enjoy what you hear, we've got new episodes every Tuesday, so subscribe via your favourite podcast provider or social media channel (listed below) ...
Horsing Around
August 24, 2020 10:23 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MBJarrod, Sean and Hollie are back combatting that horrible news with stuff that'll make you smile. This week they discover high tech scarecrows, a horse that's become a local celebrity, and a sunflower doing it's best to reach towards its namesake. If you enjoy what you hear, we've got new episodes every Tuesday, so subscribe via your favourite podcast provider or social media channel (listed below) and tell a friend about us! We've also got a brand new Facebook group where our fans and co...
Turtley Awesome
August 17, 2020 11:42 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBWe're back dudes with a Turtley Awesome Episode of Good For A Change! Join Jarrod, Sean and Hollie as they transport beluga whales, meet a two faced turtle and shake their heads at a true cake wreck. We want to combat that awful every day news you read with stuff that'll make you, and your friends, smile! So if you enjoy listening to the show please share us with your friends. We're on a whole lot of socials (listed below) and we recently launched a new Facebook Group where you can share go...
Knitter Natter
August 10, 2020 13:09 - 48 minutes - 89 MBJarrod, Sean and Hollie return with another episode of Good For A Change, the podcast that combats the awful everyday news you read on your feeds with a helpful dollop of good news that are bound to make you smile. This week we once again talk about birds, there's some knitting natter, and we've discovered our new style icons! We're always on the lookout for good stories, so if you've stumbled upon some goodness let us know via our email [email protected], and make sure you s...
Birds Behaving Badly
August 03, 2020 10:20 - 43 minutes - 79.2 MBWe're back with a whole new season of good news in the Good For A Change podcast. Join Jarrod, Sean and Hollie as they combat that awful everyday news you read on your newsfeed with little nuggets of goodness that are bound to make you smile. In the season two premiere we discover some very forceful faeces, yep, sometimes that's just how the good news rolls, we delve deep to find out what's going on in the pockets of children, and we ban some locals from entering the pub. And while these t...
Right On Track
February 03, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWelcome to the final episode of the first season of Good For A Change, the podcast where Jarrod, Sean and Hollie combat that awful everyday news you read on your feed with some healthy dollops of good news. This week we join the quest to find out what exactly is the minimum serve of chips, discover a secret miniature railway and help launch the world's first sea bound roller coaster. We've clearly been very busy- and that's why we need a little break (also because Sean and Hollie have been ...
Do Or Donut, There Is No Try.
January 29, 2020 08:06 - 47.6 MBIt's time for another helping of good news as Jarrod, Hollie and Sean scour the world for stories that'll make you smile. This week there's treats for long service, the cat (not in a hat) that came back, and some pretty spectacular art from a child... perhaps we won't try to emulate Bob Ross after all! If you've heard any good news and feel like sharing it you can drop us an email at [email protected] and you can see the visual elements of our stories on our instagram account...
Say Cheese!
January 21, 2020 18:02 - 45.2 MBJarrod, Hollie and Sean are back again with another helping of good news to help battle the blues you find on your timelines. This week the trio uncover a squirrel's secret stash, hop on board the cheese train, and admire some wonderful artwork. If you want see the more visual elements of our show head over to our instagram at instagram.com/goodforachangepodcast Heard some good news? Let us know at [email protected] And if you're enjoying what you're listening to why not le...
Adopt me, you shall
January 13, 2020 22:25 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBWe're back with another helping of good news to combat the awful, everyday news you see on your newsfeeds. This week Jarrod, Hollie and Sean have discovered stories about a cat that's dividing the internet (and two major fandoms), a child who invited his whole class to a special day (but not his birthday) and a Doctor Dolittle style initiative to get volunteers work, and animals adopted. Somehow despite this being an audio medium we always have a lot of visual references, so if you want to ...
The Moore You Know
January 06, 2020 20:38 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBJarrod, Hollie and Sean are back with another dose of good news to combat the bad stuff you see on your timelines. This week they jump into the ring with wrestlers Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, John Cena, a tub of ice cream and Anna Kendrick. We wish that was all one story but it's actually three mixed up in there! If you want to see any of the things we reference in the podcast follow us on Instagram where we post updates on our stories and highlights. instagram.com/goodforachangepodcast If...
Happy Giant Radishes
December 30, 2019 21:41 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBThis week Jarrod, Hollie and Sean combat that bad news you find on your newsfeeds with even more good news that's bound to make you smile. This week the team predict the future because of someone in the past, celebrate a special street, and exhibit some relaxation thanks to Bob Ross. If you've heard any good news lately feel free to let us know via our email at [email protected]. Not subscribed yet, visit bit.ly/gfacpod to choose your favourite provider. If you want to see ...
Called It.
December 24, 2019 01:08 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIt's time for Jarrod, Hollie and Sean to combat another week of bad news with a healthy dollop of good news that'll make you smile. This week we discuss a footballer's attempt to find his mum, a reporter's illness that went viral and a dog attempting a new way of chasing it's tail. If you've heard a good news story let us know at [email protected], it might even make it into the podcast. See our show notes on our Instagram at instagram.com/goodforachangepodcast Don't miss an...
Have A Hollie, Jolly Christmas
December 17, 2019 02:12 - 52 MBThere's plenty of bad news floating around the internet, but it's the most wonderful time of the year so Jarrod, Sean and Hollie have compiled some festive news to release some holiday cheer into the world. This week in our first ever festive episode we check off lists twice and discover possibly the best place to stay in New York over the silly season. We also discuss Christmas films, what we're looking forward to this Christmas, and a sleigh load more. If you've got any good news to shar...
Lost and Fined
December 09, 2019 21:30 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBThere seems to be more and more bad news every day, but where is the good news? Never fear, Jarrod, Sean and Hollie are here once again to present you a triple dose of good news from around the globe and to remind you about the good things in life. This week the trio talk about a new natural wonder, someone that went on a quest to find themselves, and the unexpected results of when a library began to stop charging late fees. If you've heard any good news you can share it with us at goodf...
With Love From Barkingham Palace
December 02, 2019 21:44 - 40 minutes - 56 MBThere's plenty of bad news in the world right now but Jarrod, Hollie and Sean are here to combat it with some stuff that'll make you smile. This week we discuss a special Royal assignment, a record breaking marriage and washing the dog! If you know of some good news drop us a line at [email protected], we might even feature it in the show. Never miss out on a chance to smile, new episodes launch every Tuesday, so subscribe through your favourite provider via bit.ly/gfacpod ...
A Classic Nicey Stalky
November 25, 2019 21:49 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBJarrod, Hollie and Sean combat the bad news on your newsfeed this week with stories about world records being broken, how a message to a wrong number made a whole lot of new friends, and mallard that found himself where no mallard had been before. If you've heard a good news story let us know at [email protected], it might even make it into the podcast. See our show notes on our Instagram at instagram.com/goodforachangepodcast Don't miss an episode! We've got a new episode e...
Lego Of My Penguin
November 18, 2019 21:37 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week Jarrod, Sean and Hollie attempt to combat the growing amount of bad news in your social media feed with good news tid bits about the power of Lego Christmas decorations, penguins in retirement homes and sweet treats in space. If you've heard a good news story let us know at [email protected], it might even make it into the podcast. Don't miss an episode! We've got a new episode every Tuesday so subscribe through your favourite provider and follow us on Insta...
Lego My Penguin
November 18, 2019 21:37 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week Jarrod, Sean and Hollie attempt to combat the growing amount of bad news in your social media feed with good news tid bits about the power of Lego Christmas decorations, penguins in retirement homes and sweet treats in space. If you've heard a good news story let us know at [email protected], it might even make it into the podcast. Don't miss an episode! We've got a new episode every Tuesday so subscribe through your favourite provider and follow us on Instagram vi...
The Birds And The Trees
November 12, 2019 08:57 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week Hollie, Jarrod and Sean discuss tree mail, an albatross looking for love, and what to do with one billion pounds of leftover pumpkin on their quest to combat the growing amount of bad news in your feeds. Please subscribe for a regular dollop of good news (and if you're loving what you hear, please leave us a review!) If you've got a good news story you think we'd like to hear email us at [email protected] You'll also find us on instagram @goodforachangepodcast a...
Preview: Sofa So Good
November 04, 2019 05:08 - 2 minutes - 5.29 MBIn their new podcast Jarrod Fairlcough, Sean Bryan and Hollie Bryan aim to combat the growing amount of bad news in your feeds with short doses of good stuff. In our preview episode we discuss a recent news story that features a very unique way of purchasing a new piece of furniture. If you've got a good news story you think we'd like to hear email us at [email protected] and for more good news be sure to subscribe to our podcast, or follow us on Instagram at: https://insta...