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Good News Crew

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

In this channel, you will learn weekly about Good News all around the world!

A lot of times, the news today focuses on the negative when there is so much good news that is happening!

We are here to bring good and positive news to lighten up your day!

Hosts: Cindy Jairam, Dayna Chunara, Sylvia Jairam, Matthew Mikolow, Po Kwan Ho, Gary Barnes, and Eddie Keary Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodnewscrew/support

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Episodes

Fishing around for Cat? Bird? Groundhog? or Baby Seal Videos?

June 03, 2022 05:47 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

This episode is mostly about cute animals being their cute selves. Do you have a favorite type of animal video you watch? Or are you an all animal video cuteness person? You will find out how birds can raise your happiness level. We must always protect the fishes in the sea - there are plenty of them! Buzz this podcast to hear about the cuteness.  Host: Cindy Jairam, Sylvia Jairam, Eddy Keary, and Matthew Mikolow  Quote: "Everybody deserves somebody who makes them look forward to tomorrow" - ...

Not Your Average Dumpling

March 29, 2022 01:40 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

What is your favorite kind of dumpling? We talked about our first time eating Momo. Have you had one? We recommend them! We also covered coffee and cookies by Pilot Pete and Chip City. We even threw in a chicken pot pie! Eat them all after finding your biological sibling .. Hmm. Truffles the Cat would agree! Thank you for listening! Quote: “Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” - Ruth Reichl Host: Cindy Jairam, Sylvia Jairam, Dayna Chunara, Gary Bar...

Take a Nap after a Few Free Meals

January 31, 2022 03:59 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

We are back after about a two month hiatus! Everything is okay. It was a much needed break. But we are here now spreading the good news of the world! How about downloading free food apps where you can grab free meals? Tune in to hear what apps may be beneficial to you. What are your thoughts on the best coffee out there? Food for thought! Hosts: Cindy Jairam, Dayna Chunara, Gary Barnes, Matthew Mikolow, and Sylvia Jairam Links: Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJazFHX8Ba...

Save the World - One Charity at a Time

November 14, 2021 00:49 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Pre-recorded episode: 02/21/2021 Remember to stay helpful in today's world. Any little positive thing you can do for the world will help out in society. You can develop a way to trap carbon dioxide in the air. You can feed the seniors. You can even cook for people! Those are some of the ideas so far.  Thanks for listening! Hosts: Cindy Jairam, Sylvia Jairam, Gary Barnes, Matthew Mikolow Links: Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAc4dTLvbRk Mercy Chefs: https://mercychefs...

Apples to Cryptos

October 14, 2021 23:24 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Hello all!  We talk about several topics such as the Disney Magic Program, High School Scholarships, paying with Crypto, and more. Thank you for listening.  May you spread your magic and joy! Hosts: Cindy Jairam, Sylvia Jairam, Matthew Mikolow Links: Disney Magic Makers Program: https://disneymagicmakers.com/ FastWeb Scholarships: https://www.fastweb.com/ Stuck at Prom Contest: https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom/winners Crypto Church Donation: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifesty...

Side Gigs for Money or Passion? - or Both!

September 07, 2021 07:08 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Tired of your 9-5 job, getting no where? Listen in to get some ideas on how to make money via side gigs. We discuss how Jennifer Shealey left her regular job and made six figures from her side gig. You can do it too.  Think about your talents. Write it down. Make a plan. Explore it! There is always hope! Keep the hustle alive and well. Thank you for listening! Hosts: Cindy Jairam and Gary Barnes. E-mail: [email protected] Links: Background music: https://youtu.be/vEZmxsaKXAgsid...

A Pet Rock is much Affordable than a Flying Car

July 14, 2021 07:20 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Would you pay $10,000 for a rock? It seems extreme but what if it resembled cookie monster from sesame street? Now, that is a game changer.  How about spending on a flying car from Toyota? Be ready to spill about $300,000 - $500,000 in the near future.  I think we rather just adopt a puppy. They are priceless. Veterans would appreciate it.   We can use the money to help for education for women in Bangladesh.   We can run either way! Your money, your choice. Save wisely :)  E-mail: Goodn...

Show me the meaning of Amazon Cloud Training Classes

June 17, 2021 07:36 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

We cover a few topics as usual from music like boy bands to amusement parks to vaccine lottery to saving a baby raccoon and more! Disclaimer: There is no Britney Spears concert in space going on. We mentioned the B word in this episode. Important: We mentioned the locations of the vaccine for the lottery but it seems to only be at the : College of Staten Island to Host Site from Friday, June 11 through Thursday, June 17 - Site to Participate in 'Vax & Scratch' Program Providing Lottery Ticket...

Take it back to the days.. Ration your Drinks?!

May 22, 2021 18:56 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

We love to talk about a plethora of Good News! All compacted in 35 minutes. Sit back, lay back, walk forward, or stay stagnant and listen to our positive, funny, quirky, and engaging podcast.  The subject of the topics goes from finding a wallet 50 plus years later to Alex Trebek's donated clothing.  Join us for Good News! E-mail us: [email protected] Hosts: Cindy Jairam, Sylvia Jairam, Dayna Chunara, and Matthew Mikolow Quote: "Self-Love is not selfish, you cannot truly love anoth...

Ha! You So Beautiful...No need for Filters!

May 08, 2021 22:22 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Beauty on the Social Media has been known to come with faces that were filtered. Have you ever seen people that look like Barbie/Ken and you wonder why can't you look like them? Most of the time people used Instagram or Snapchat filters to beautify themselves.  Instead of dwelling on the many "filtered" looks of models in the media, laugh it away. Do a twirl because you are just as beautiful in your own skin. Every one is unique in their own way.  Wouldn't it be boring for us all to look ...

What is your Self-Care routine? Puff Daddy has one!

April 24, 2021 05:50 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

Tune in for a funny episode of self-care, where we talk about bread making/giving and much more! Relax and enjoy :) "It's kind of hard when you're lying down.."  Advice: Share your family recipe to your closest family member. Spread the love of food. Hosts: Dayna Chunara, Cindy Jairam, Sylvia Jairam, and Matthew Mikolow a.k.a Sunshine.  Links: Background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkIy2oJv7CQ Puff Daddy Meditation words of wisdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6EgQ1MY9dI...

Gas prices are up? Let's Pen Pal about it!

March 26, 2021 02:22 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Hello Everybody! How is everyone doing today?! We are here to lighten and brighten your world.  We will discuss items such as a heartwarming Pen Pal story - Old Savings multiplying via Venmo - Winning the lottery - 90's fashion in 2020 - Lost Plush Toy flying all over the world - Being raised by wolves - and fostering children, etc. Gas Companies - Could you host a contest for winners to win $200,000 worth of gas? It will be worth it! I hope you love our plethora of stories. You can tell ...

Habits of 2020 vs. 2021

March 07, 2021 19:59 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Good Day Listeners! It is not too late to make 2021 your year. Take out that journal and document your days. Show gratitude this year by doing charity or fostering an animal. Whatever is for the good of humankind - do it. What are the habits you would like to change from 2020?  Grandparents/ Parents: Show up in an inflatable suit for your children/grandchildren. It will be memorable! Host: Cindy Jairam, Dayna Chunara, Sylvia Jairam, Po Kwan Ho, and Matthew Mikolow. E-mail: GoodNewsCrewy...

Stock Market for your Kids?

February 08, 2021 03:20 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

Brrr.. It's snowy down here in New York City! Behind the weather, we speak about what's going on with Wall Street and why it is important to understand stocks. What are your thoughts on investing in stocks for/with your children? Would it be too much of a gamble to teach stocks in school?  Keep it green as always, Africa. Tree project provide new development in farming and the environment. Trees will be bordered around a good part of Africa. I am for the project! See the world go round in v...

What would you do with $1 Million Dollars? We think Charity...

January 26, 2021 06:47 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

It is amazing how one Chef can win $1 Million for his charity. Listen in to hear his final question on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". What would you do with $1 Million? Would you save, invest, spend or give some to charity??  Wouldn't it be great to have all of the states compete to see who does the most charity? Credit goes for Gary for that idea! Hosted by: Cindy Jairam, Sylvia Jairam, Gary Barnes, and Matthew Mikolow. E-mail: [email protected] Thank you for listening!  Links: Ba...

One Touch Roti

January 13, 2021 07:24 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

Welcome back to our weekly podcast! We look to make you smile with positive knowledge and happy thoughts all week long! We've focused on some foodie items such as Roti (Indian Bread) or Dim Sum (Asian Dumplings). Have a cup of Tea on the side as well.. "Gratitude is the best medicine. It heals your mind, your body, and your spirit, and attracts more things to be grateful for" - Live Purposefully Now. Hosted by: Cindy Jairam, Dayna Chunara, Sylvia Jairam, Po Ho, Matthew Mikolow E-mail: Go...

No Two Snowflakes and Zebras are alike - Extended Holiday Edition!

January 03, 2021 08:26 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

Happy New Years! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! and all festive Holidays in the winter months.  Thank you to all of our listeners! As we begun this podcast during the 2020 pandemic, our goal is to spread positive news amongst the negative news. We strive to bring you a smile on your face and some giggles. We will continue to grow as a result of you listening to our podcast! If you have any ideas or thoughts, feel free to e-mail: [email protected] . Cheers to 2021!  We...

Paying-it-Forward with Christmas Tree Tips!

December 18, 2020 07:39 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! You have definitely lightened and brightened our world.  Tune in for tips on the Christmas tree. You can see what else you can do to be creative with your holiday tree. Regardless if you bought a tree, rent a tree, or grab last years' tree! Spread the joy by Paying-It-Forward. You can make someone happy.  May you have a wonderful holiday!  "Snowman Wisdom: Stand Tall. Be Cool. Accessorize. Smile. Make people happy just by being you. Go Outside. Thi...

Is it Coffee? or Cawfee?

December 10, 2020 07:59 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

We start off by trying to decipher whether the pronunciation of Cawfee (Coffee) is from Boston or NY? What are your thoughts?  While you are answering that, there is another question for you. Do jails serve coffee to prisoners? Apparently, England does. Coffee love for all! DJ CJ or DJ Jairam would like to say that pumpkin spice coffee is a must try! It is one of my favorites. Of course, don't forget apple cider since we are the apple cider crew. Your cat would agree. Find out on the MeowT...

Leftovers are good. Dunkin Donuts, Listen up!

November 30, 2020 20:50 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Are you enjoying your leftovers? We certainly are! A lot of times, food taste better the next day. Do you agree or disagree? Restaurants at the end of the day could reduce food waste by joining the, Too Good to Go app. Too Good to Go is an app where restaurants sell their end of the day food for a cheap price. Example, you can grab pizza for $4 instead of $10. By selling food for a lower price, people can afford take-outs and restaurants will gain extra money. We can also stop hunger! https...

Gobble your way to bed with us - Thanksgiving Edition

November 25, 2020 08:54 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

We hope you get rest as you cook, clean, relax, and listen to this podcast as you fall into a deep 7-8 hours of sleep! We will save your heart with this episode. Don't forget to also listen to the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving episode available Nov. 25 - Nov. 27th on Apple TV - for free! What we are grateful for: Sylvia - "I am grateful for the roof over my head and a space to live in. Small things matter the most." Cindy - " Health of myself, friends, and family" Gary - "Having my friends ...

Use your Brain or Lose it

November 20, 2020 06:54 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Walk with us as we stroll pass artwork at Art Gowanus in Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn - Halloween Style. We visit Strand book store for their rarest book finds on the 3rd floor in Manhattan. We ponder about Calgary, Canada in our thoughts of what the next park bench should say. In our hands, we each have a protein shake, only to build our brains and make us live longer.  We hold up signs saying, Free Britney Spears!, because we miss her very much. A Beyoncé parrot comes in the way singing, If I...

Use your brain or lose it

November 20, 2020 06:54 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

Walk with us as we stroll pass artwork at Art Gowanus in Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn - Halloween Style. We visit Strand book store for their rarest book finds on the 3rd floor in Manhattan. We ponder about Calgary, Canada in our thoughts of what the next park bench should say. In our hands, we each have a protein shake, only to build our brains and make us live longer.  We hold up signs saying, Free Britney Spears!, because we miss her very much. A Beyoncé parrot comes in the way singing, If I...

Posing with a Porcupine

November 06, 2020 00:54 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

This podcast is a funny one! We talk about various topics from dog sniffing whale poop to hunky Australian men to Japanese ghost and so on. (That was a run on sentence) Yikes. This is a delayed Halloween post.  Sooo... Happy Belated Halloween! Our Christmas gift request =D. You can buy one too!  ----> Australian Men Calendars:  https://www.australianfirefighterscalendar.com/calendars/2021-firefighters-calendar-animal-lovers-calendar Work out a sweat @ https://www.ilovekickboxing.com/ I...

What are your fall favorites?

October 23, 2020 23:46 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Grab a pumpkin or some rocks... Get ready to bring in your fall activities with us.  If you are in the fall season spirit,  we will cheer you up with fall activity ideas.  You may want to listen to us while eating HotPot and perhaps some apple cider. Yum! What do you think about getting together for rock painting? I say yes! Thank you for watching!  Yours Truly, Cindy, the couch potato Gary, the yam Dayna, the sweet potato Sylvia, the Idaho potato E-mail: [email protected] Je...

Where have the Tasmanian Devils been?

October 19, 2020 05:17 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Tune in to find out how to win part of the $50 million from Prince William.  https://earthshotprize.org/ In other European news,  we explore The Barbara Project - recycling materials to the core. We also explore a loving community in Southern France for Alzheimer's residents. From Europe to Turkey, a dog comes to the rescue of a actor lying in the floor - acting as though he is in despair.   Back home in the United States, we welcome all Humpback Whales! Welcome aboard whale mate.  Thank ...

Train your dog to push your buttons!

October 08, 2020 05:45 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Rail bike your way with a trained dog pushing your buttons to Iceland as you get married and donate $27G to a kind Samaritan. Don't forget to have a last meal snack and a good night's rest on a comfortable cardboard bed.  Thank you for listening! See you next week for some more Good News from the Good News Crew. We hope to lighten and brighten your day.  https://anchor.fm/goodnewscrew/message E-mail: [email protected] Today you are you that is truer than true There is no one aliv...

Make America Clean Again (MACA)

October 01, 2020 04:21 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this wonderful episode, you will be delighted to hear about an array of topics. Good news such as.. Apple Picking at http://maskers.com/ Masker Orchards, New York.. Sylvia's handmade doll clothes in Mercari's shop, Thrift World: https://www.mercari.com/u/469959529/ Father of the Bride 3 is coming in you...on Netflix or YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBXL_jSxLuE Father of the Bride 3 donation site: https://donate.wck.org/give/296578/#!/donation/checkout UVC - the cure for the...

Care to volunteer for McRibs, Miller Lite, and Tacos?

September 20, 2020 23:41 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Welcome to episode 3! It is a tasty one. Dive in to find out how to enter for a chance to win your very own Miller Lite bar area. McDonald's has certainly made Louisiana smile by donating meals to 10,000 people in Louisiana. Listen up towards the end of this episode for a chance to win a golden ticket!  Thank you for listening to the Good News Crew! We hope to lighten and brighten your day! E-mail: [email protected] https://anchor.fm/goodnewscrew/message #goodnewscrew #mcribs #mcdo...

Positive Coffee Talk - From Opiods to Depression

September 15, 2020 22:22 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

In today's good news, we discuss... Our  bittersweet love for K-Cups.  A woman being thankful to an officer who has arrested her many times.   Greenhouse effects - promoting growing your own garden. Eat your local veggies!  Things we took for granted during Quarantine - What will you change after being Quarantined?  Weird topic of us having Cat Feet or Dog Feet? Dallas Cowboy's Quarterback Dak Prescott's positive view on being open about Depression. Do you believe mental health should ...

Order your pet's face on a mask!

September 07, 2020 01:21 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Listen in on our very first podcast episode! You will hear things from giving charity to a  hotel-staying dog - traveling via planes! Be sure to stick around every week to learn about the good news circulating the world.  Stay positive and be safe. Thank you for listening! https://anchor.fm/goodnewscrew/message E-mail: [email protected] #goodnewscrew #givingcharity #petfacemask #masks #hotelstayingdog #bepositive #besafe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

Good News Crew (Trailer)

September 06, 2020 01:21 - 22 seconds - 353 KB

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