Latest Jeffbonano Podcast Episodes
Treats and kindness - 119
Do Something Nice - November 08, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEven spooky events can be filled with positivity. This episode gives an example of that and we can learn from what this episode has to offer. Join in and learn how instead of tricks, we can indulge in treats and kindness! The quote in this episode is from Susan Polis Schutz: “There are many pe...
Social kindness - 118
Do Something Nice - October 25, 2021 16:49 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSocial media is here to stay. No doubt about that. But can we use it for the greater good? I think so. And this episode has a few examples of kind people in the world that also think so. The quote in this episode is from Mother Teresa: “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to yo...
The 9-11 Monkey - 117
Do Something Nice - October 11, 2021 15:34 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFriends find us and make us better people. Some friends don’t even speak, and they make an impact on our lives. This episode shares a friendship that was unexpected and a story of a man trying to find someone 20 years ago. The quote in this episode is from Kate DiCamillo: “Each new friendship ...
Changing peoples lives - 116
Do Something Nice - October 04, 2021 15:38 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEverything around us is constantly changing. Filled with good times and rough times. But one person is making an effort to change the lives of others for the better. Listen in and find out who this person is! The quote in this episode is from Georg Lichtenberg: “I cannot say whether things wil...
Art Belongs Here - 115
Do Something Nice - September 06, 2021 06:19 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBringing art to your community makes such a difference to those who live there. Jeff Interviews Amilia Cerney and Matt Kopicko to learn what “Art Belongs Here” is and maybe encourage you to start something where you live! The quotes in this episode are from Brené Brown: “No one belongs here mo...
Live in the Lights - 114
Do Something Nice - August 30, 2021 05:42 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSunlight brings so many good things to the world, including the opportunity to shine a light on those who need it and encourage individuals to find ways on how to solve a much-needed problem. Listen in to learn how one girl made a difference. The quote in this episode is from Bill Drayton: “Al...
Inspiration - 113
Do Something Nice - August 09, 2021 04:44 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are times that you meet someone who lights your heart with inspiration. And with that inspiration comes a lot of great adventures in your life. This episode shares one example of inspiration. The quote in this episode is from Sonia Sotomayor: "A role model in the flesh provides more than...
Kind Examples - 112
Do Something Nice - August 02, 2021 06:12 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe all can be Nice Ninjas and do something nice for someone else without being caught. You can also just be kind and just ask the recipient to pay it forward. If you are looking for a few examples of how to do that, then this episode is going to be a good one to listen to! The quote in this ep...
Anonymous Scholarship - 111
Do Something Nice - July 26, 2021 05:13 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSchool tuition and student debt hinder the dreams of so many. And when an anonymous scholarship becomes a thing, it can change the lives of those who benefit from it. The quote in this episode is from Kahlil Gibran: “A modicum of kindness is more valuable than the greatest intention.” You ca...
Bird is the word - 110
Do Something Nice - July 19, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHave you heard? About the bird? Well, that’s the word of this episode and we have a great story to share with you so listen in and enjoy! The quote in this episode is from Lucille Ball, “One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and makin...
The Nashville Dolphins - 109
Do Something Nice - June 28, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt’s summertime, and that’s a great time to go swimming! One group is taking swimming to another level of kindness though, and that’s always a good thing! The quote in this episode is from Author Roy T. Bennett: “Always find opportunities to put a smile on someone’s face and to offer a random a...
The Guy who makes a difference - 108
Do Something Nice - June 14, 2021 06:27 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere are many opportunities to be kind and this episode really points out how taking an opportunity to be kind can make a difference in someone’s life. The quote in this episode is from Catherine Pulsifer: "People appreciate and never forget that helping hand especially when times are tough."
Ruby's Rainbow - 107
Do Something Nice - May 31, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen support, kindness, and compassion are present when someone needs to be strong, there’s no limit for those who want to live their full potential. And this organization provides just that. The quote in this episode is from Stephen Hawking "Concentrate on things your disability doesn't preve...
No one gets left behind - 106
Do Something Nice - May 24, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOften there is a challenge with keeping adopted siblings together, but it’s important. One man decided to make it a point to keep these kids together. The quote in this episode is from David Ogden Stiers: “Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”
Supporting HBCUs - 105
Do Something Nice - May 17, 2021 23:56 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt’s still a lopsided topic and when it involves colleges, we may not realize that not all colleges have the same kind of support for their students. One man decided to make a difference in this episode. The quote in this episode is from Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon w...
Love is - 104
Do Something Nice - May 10, 2021 15:19 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIs it awkward to say “I Love You”? In this episode, Jeff shares a speech he gave and talks a little bit about what love means and why you might feel awkward when saying it. The quote in this episode is from Lin -Manuel Miranda "Love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is love, is lov...
We are strong enough - 103
Do Something Nice - May 03, 2021 20:35 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIf you are encountering a challenge in life that is getting the best of you, maybe now is the time to instead learn from it and become strong from it. Each of us has this ability and we are all strong enough to get through it. The quote in this episode is from Gilbert K. Chesterton: “You canno...
Thy name is Josh - 102
Do Something Nice - April 26, 2021 15:16 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat happens if you put multiple Josh’s in the same place? Let’s find out! It’s bound to be something worth listening to right?! Right! The quote in this episode is from Robert Redford: “Problems can become opportunities when the right people come together.” If you would like to learn more a...
Winter Weather Warning - 101
Do Something Nice - April 12, 2021 16:11 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTexas and Snow. Two things you don’t normally see work well together. This last winter though caused a lot of problems, but for one it provided an opportunity to help many who were stuck in the snow. Listen in to hear the who and the how! The quote in this episode is from Eric Maisel: “Life is...
Mom knows best - 100
Do Something Nice - April 05, 2021 05:38 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWow! We made it to the 100th episode! To celebrate, this more lengthy episode is packed with a lot of great ideas and stories brought to you by an amazing guest! If you want to know where Jeff gets his passion for kindness, you’ll want to listen to this one! The quotes in this episode are from...
Good Neighbors - 099
Do Something Nice - March 29, 2021 15:56 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHow are you as a neighbor? Are you there for others on your street or block? This episode talks about a caring neighborhood that pitched in to help someone in need. The quote in this episode is from Edward B. Rust Jr.: “The definition of good neighbor is: someone to be trusted; a courteous, ...
Remember your hero - 098
Do Something Nice - March 22, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYou can do amazing things for people and be remembered for it, and it could be for the simplest of things or something worth one’s life. The quote in this episode is from Joseph Cambell: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
Quotes to live by part 3 - 097
Do Something Nice - March 17, 2021 02:11 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsReady for more quotes?! Well here are a few more quotes to live by that you might enjoy! The quote in this episode is from: Albert Einstein: “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” Socrates. That quote simply put is, “The unexamined life is not worth ...
Mully - 096
Do Something Nice - March 08, 2021 15:55 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA person of wealth has an opportunity to make a difference in the world, and in this episode, one man is told about doing just that! The quote in this episode is from Abraham Lincoln said, “The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.” If you would like to visit the found...
Dedications and support - 095
Do Something Nice - March 01, 2021 15:41 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this very special episode, a young teenager is gifted with the support he needed and special dedications to show how important he is to his group of friends and family. The quote in this episode is from Deborah Day: “Encourage, lift and strengthen one another. For the positive energy spread...
A kind debt - 094
Do Something Nice - February 22, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDebts seem to always be on our minds and in many situations they can cause so much stress including and especially when it comes to medical debt. One fine Dr. did the unimaginable and this episode highlights what he did. The quote in this episode is from Andy Murray: “I’m incredibly fortunate ...
Gestures of Kindness - 093
Do Something Nice - February 14, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsNeed some ideas on how to offer a small yet powerful gesture of kindness? Well, you’re in luck because this episode is filled with a few examples you can use to help make a difference in someone else's world. The quote in this episode is from Émile Chartier: “When we speak, in gestures or sign...
#bekind2021 - 092
Do Something Nice - February 08, 2021 04:45 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWith a new year comes a new idea for kindness. If you are on social media as much as most people these days, you may notice that #bekind2021 is starting to become a popular hashtag within the nice ninja community. Join in as Do Something Nice kicks off season 3! The quote in this episode is fr...
Season 3 coming soon!
Do Something Nice - January 04, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDo Something Nice will be back soon for Season 3!
Revisit 2020 Vision - 091
Do Something Nice - December 29, 2020 23:31 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWell, it’s time to wrap up 2020 and of course also time to wrap up the second season of Do Something Nice. Listen in as Jeff reflects on a few, just a few, of his favorite episodes for the year! The quote in this episode is from Epicurus: “You don’t develop courage by being happy in your relat...
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