News Life Podcast
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -We take you to the inside-world of the TV and news industry, which isn't all glamour like some people think. Hear about our lives, the good bad and the ugly. We're here to bring some positivity into your life and hopefully make you laugh with (or maybe even at) us.
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Episodes
Name That News Anchor with Guest 'That News Life' + Movies To Rewatch After Working In News + Hannah's Embarrassing Mistake
March 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode we bring on a VERY special guest - the person behind the famed "That News Life" social media pages. We talk to her about what it's been like through the pandemic, why she started the page and how far its come. Then, TNL and Hannah face off in a hilarious game of Name That News Anchor. We also go over a list of movies and TV shows to rewatch after working in the news industry, and Eli tells us about an awkward letter he got. Support the show
Drunk Social Media + News Trivia + Bri’s COVID Update
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBHannah has some personal news in the Good News. Bri tells us about her heartbreaking COVID-19 update and the reason we had to put the show on hold for several weeks. Hannah and Bri face off in a game of News Trivia. Eli updates us on his recent ventures. Support the show
Eli's Awkward Bathroom Encounter + Make This Sound Challenge + Lacey's Big Announcements
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWe're back from holiday break! After the Good News, Eli talks about a hilariously uncomfortable encounter he had in an airport bathroom. Bri talks about her focus words for the new year. Lacey goes over not one, but two huge life announcements. And the gang plays the "Make This Sound" TikTok challenge. Come hang out with us! Support the show
Election Coverage Nightmares + Bri's Battle With COVID Aftermath + Getting In The Holiday Spirit
November 30, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB'Tis the season for election coverage nightmares! But first in the Good News, Bri brings us the story of a promising COVID-19 breakthrough, Lacey talks about a 5-year-old who was given an extra special birthday, and Eli shares a story he reported on about a 15-year-old boy who is giving back in a big way. Then we talk about the infamous election coverage this year and what it's like doing our job in this political whirlwind. Bri explains why she's been gone and opens up about her post-COVID ...
Eli Meets Ivanka Trump + Spooky Fun Facts + What We Were For Halloween
November 02, 2020 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe gang gets SPOoOoOOky on this Haloween-inspired episode of News Life Podcast! Filling in for Bri, Hannah brings us the Good News story of local kids who were given the opportunity for some much-needed fun. Lacey tells us about a 6-year-old girl who spends her allowance in a selfless way for kids affected by the Colorado wildfires. Eli tells us about a heroic pilot who saved the lives of two students. Eli tells us how "sparks flew" when he met Ivanka Trump, and what surprised him the mos...
Answering Listener Questions + Eli Gets Stuck On A Mountain + Bri Has A New Addiction + Shock Collar Trivia
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBFirst in the Good News, Lacey talks about a dad who rides his daughter's bike to raise money. Bri tells us about a family that makes friends with an unusual animal. And Eli tells us the story about a man that was reunited with a treasured memento. Then, the gang talks about Trump getting sick, and how it stranded Eli on a mountain during a work trip to Colorado. Bri tells us about her new addiction. After that, the crew plays an intense game of Shock Collar Trivia where Bri's daughter Maliah...
On The Road Again + Impromptu Dance Party + Lacey's Big Secret Revealed
September 12, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBFirst in the Good News, Lacey talks about a mother and son who write over 25,000 encouraging cards for people at airports. Bri talks about the importance of sports being back, and Eli tells us the story of a man stuck under a tree for 4 days and survives. Then, the crew brings back On The Road Again where they talk about whacky and hilarious work-related travel stories. Eli discovers a new website that spurs an EPIC dance party, then the show discusses the controversy over current important ...
Bri Gets COVID + Eli Tries To Buy Gas For Strangers + Name That Household Sound
August 24, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBFirst in the Good News, Lacey talks about a kind act by a little boy, Bri talks about a little boy who steps up to the plate, and Eli tells us the story of a police officer saving a man whose wheelchair was stuck on train tracks. Then, Bri tells us what it was like after getting COVID-19. Eli decided to try to spread some kindness by paying for people's gas, but it didn't go exactly how he expected. The crew plays a game of Name That Household Item where sounds from around the house are play...
MOS Sucks + Eli Does TikTok Harmonica Challenge + Taking Care Of Your Mental Health At Work
July 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn the Good News, Bri has two stories. The first is about an organization dedicated to helping Alaska's homeless population. The second is about finally being reunited with her daughter. Lacey talks about a girl who went above and beyond for her sick friend. Eli talks about a doctor who credits prayer for the recovery of his critically ill COVID-19 patient. Then, Photog Nick talks about a very odd encounter he had in the middle of the night while on-call. The gang plays the 5-second rule in ...
Eli Gets Tested For COVID-19 On Air + Update On Lacey’s Friend Who Was Shot In The Head + United States Trivia
July 07, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBLACEY'S BACK! Kicking off the show with Good News, Eli talks about a dog that saved a family from a house fire, Lacey talks about a bus driver who was inspired by students to change his life, and Bri talks about a record-setting deal her favorite sports team made. Lacey gives us an update on how her friend is doing who was shot in the head in Tulsa. Eli gets tested for COVID-19 on air. Then, in the spirit of Independence Day, Lacey faces off against Bri in a game of Easy United States Trivia...
First Week Back At The Station + Bri Tries To Sell Mayonnaise + Name That Movie Intro
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBMorgan Mobley fills in for Lacey as the gang talks about how an officer saves a baby at a protest, a 9-year-old raises over $100k for African American businesses, and Times Square features drawings from kids, all in this week's Good News. The crew talk about what the first week back at the station after working from home was like. Then it's a game of Name That Movie Intro where everyone guesses which production company's intro is playing. Eli talks about how someone who had the wrong number ...
News Bloopers + Drama Over Eli’s Instagram Post + Shock Collar Spelling Bee
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn the Good News, Lacey talks about what happens to an officer a year after saving an infants life. During On The Road Again, Eli tells the story of an interesting middle-of-nowhere town he was in for work where something unusual was caught on camera. The crew goes through some of the best news bloopers from the pandemic. Then, play along as Eli and the girls take turns playing Shock Collar Spelling Bee in an intense, hilarious segment. And of course, the show couldn't do a Father's Day epis...
Weird Stories In The Field + News Trivia + Run-In With The Cops While Camping
June 15, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIn the Good News, you hear the moment a 90-year-old man saw his wife for the first time in weeks after she recovered from COVID-19. The crew tells weird stories of things that have happened to them while reporting in the field. Then listen in during an intense game of News Trivia where the loser has to spin the dreaded Wheel Of Punishment. Eli and Bri talk about a dramatic run-in they had with the cops while at the lake with a group of friends over the weekend. Support the show
Eli Does Something Weird On Dating Apps + Name That TV Show (with Photog Kelly) + Drama At Bri’s Birthday Party
June 09, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWE'RE BACK! After being on vacation for the holiday week, then covering protests across the city, the crew is back and has lots of stories to share! First, during the Good News, hear how a teenager selflessly cleaned up trash after a protest, and a 7-year-old that threw a prom for his Nanny. The crew went out to celebrate Bri's birthday, which led to some drama. Then, play along in a game of Name That TV Show Intro with special guest Photog Kelly! And after talking about buying a car from a ...
Eli Pranks Bri While Flying + Products That Don't Sponsor Us, But Should + Shock Collar Trivia
May 18, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn the Good News, Eli talks about a 10-year-old girl that's helping kids in homeless shelters and foster homes. Then, the crew plays Craigslist Price Is Right where they guess the prices of some... Interesting items for sale. Bri talks about a prank Eli pulled on her when he took her flying and Lacey gives updates on her self-care regimen. And the crew plays a game of trivia with a shocking twist... Support the show
Eli Saw A UFO + Things That Surprised Us About News + Name That Tune
May 12, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBDuring your daily dose of Good News, Lacey talks about how an 11 year old girl wrote a sweet note to her mail man. Bri talks about a 105 year-old woman she met that wanted cards for her birthday. Eli talks about a company that sent $1M worth of flowers to nursing homes for Mother's Day. Then, the crew talks about their weirdest travel stories, including one where Eli saw something... Weird. Lacey and Bri face off in an intense game of Name That Tune, and the show has a special tribute for Mo...
Questions To Ask Before Getting Married + Punishment Trivia + Bri Has A Weird Neighbor + Songs That Make Us Happy
April 28, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWith everyone in quarantine and all the stay at home orders, it seems like people are getting married left and right. With special guest Krista Miller, a news anchor in Fort Wayne, Indiana and a newlywed herself, the crew goes over a list of the top questions to ask before saying "I do". Then it's time for a round of Punishment Trivia, where the loser has to spin the dreaded Wheel of Punishment. Bri talks about her weird neighbor, and we go over a list of the top songs that make us happy (go...
Confessions Of Working From Home + Eli Prank Calls His Grandma + Bri Mishears A Weird Lyric
April 21, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBFind out what one photog is doing with his stimulus check in today's Good News. Eli gives an update on the status of the girl he likes. Then, the crew talk about the confessions of working from home. Eli's Grandma calls him during the show, so he pranks her. Plus, Eli reveals a big secret from his past, and the show goes over a list of hilarious misheard lyrics. Support the show
Top Assumptions About News Reporters + Name That Tune Disney Edition! + The Girls Interpret Message From Eli's Crush
April 13, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAfter bringing you your daily dose of Good News, the crew talks about their recent travel stories. Then it's time for Name That Tune, Disney Edition! Also, does Eli's crush like him back? Support the show