Time for the good news

The conclusion

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100

Three years on from our first episode we have decided to take a pause.

We've called the episode "The conclusion" but we should probably add (for now), because it feels like we're taking a break rather than reaching the end of what has been a fun, insightful, informative and enriching project.

We wanted to share with you, our audience, some of the questions we've been asking ourselves and what has been coming up by way of answers or a sense of what now.

So, tune into this concluding episode to hear:

a reminder of why we started the podcast
what has kept us doing it
why we are taking a pause
and what might be next

All of our previous episodes will still be available here on Buzzsprout and via all the major podcast platforms and you can still connect via www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk or via Facebook (susananddadspodcast).

Thank you for listening and all the support you've given us over the past 3 years.

Episode 4

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Welcome to another episode of good news stories from around the world. This time around we are unashamedly sharing the highlights and headlines which offer hope, happiness, wonder and joy and admit we're leaving the debate and analysis to others! So, if you're looking for a bit of lightness in the gloom of mainstream media, this is the place for you.

The stories we're covering this time around are:

a new approach to retail where the currency is kindness
humanity in the midst of the inhumanity of the migration crisis
celebrating moves towards ending homelessness around the world
even earlier evidence of humans and the tools they used
drones accelerating the delivery of vital medicines and
seahorse hotels!

We love to feature stories from you, our listeners, so please get in touch with your own good news stories:

email: susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com
website: www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk (where you can also subscribe to our podcast) and
facebook - susanandsandpodcast.

Episode 3

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0100

In this latest episode of nothing but good news we share stories from across the world which will surprise and delight you, make you laugh, make you think and generally lift your spirits!

So, tune in to hear about:

new evidence for the benefits of eating dark chocolate
a new and unexpected youtube sensation
foraging and poo experiments
the resurgence of bookshops
a new agreement which will reduce the number of chargers you need in your life

Two of our stories came from our listeners and so we'd love to encourage others to share their good news stories with us. Get in touch via email - susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com, via Facebook - susananddanspodcast or our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk.

Episode 1

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000

We are back for our third season bringing you nothing but good news!
In a world obsessed with talking about what is bad and wrong with the world, we bring you a ray of sunshine and a few minutes to reflect on the good side of life.
In each of our episodes we share nothing but good news from around the world which is guaranteed to leave you feeling more optimistic, hopeful and joyful and who doesn't want more of that in their life!

In this first episode of the new season we bring you stories about:

the future of energy production
reimagining economics with the help of a doughnut!
an creative use for cow poo and
the mysterious artist creating a bit of brightness and joy in potholed streets around Europe

So, sit back, tune in and enjoy this latest dose of Time for the Good News.

Get in touch via our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk or on Facebook - susananddanspodcast or by email - susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com.

Episode 8

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

As always, we bring you nothing but good news in our latest episode but this time there is a bit of a difference. There is a thread that runs through all of our stories and that thread is.....plastic!

Instead of just hearing all of the bad news about plastic we have 5 inspiring stories about the future of plastic and how to turn something that is blighting the oceans and the earth back into the useful resource it once was.

These stories are from all over the world and will introduce you to communities and organisations doing amazing things in the name of creating a circular economy.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and any good news stories you have come across so get in touch - susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com and visit our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk to sign up to our mailing list.

Episode 7

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100

In this month's round up of some of the best good news stories from around the world, Susan and Dan invite to sit back with your favourite drink and soak up the joy in hearing about the good that's going on in the world.

In their usual conversational style they share stories about:

plastic free alternatives which feed the ocean
a business owner putting purpose before profit
turning a crisis into a drama
Youtube creating an environmental movement
a rare mammal spotting in London

Tune in and enjoy 25 minutes of joy, hope and optimism! And if you like what you hear, subscribe to receive each episode into your mailbox and share this episode with friends, family, colleagues....the world!

You can connect with us on

Facebook - SusanandDanspodcast
Our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk or
Via email - susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com

Episode 6

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100

In this episode Susan and Dan bring you more good news stories to help restore your faith in humanity and feel good about the world again! Stories include:

Solar powered cars
Countries going one better than becoming carbon neutral
Creation of slow ways to get more people out and about
How a massive rail project in London has restored a coastal habitat
A jet powered paramedic and
more.....

Download your episode now and please share with anyone else you know who could benefit from some good news.

Remember to keep in touch via our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk and Facebook - susananddandspodcast. You can also email us on susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com.

Episode 5

Sun, 22 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100

Welcome to this 17th episode of Time for the Good News! In this episode we have stories which will astonish, amaze, warm your heart and may even make you laugh. Here are the headlines of what to expect over the next 30 minutes as you listen to nothing but good news....

15 minute cities
Ants that can smell cancer
An animal highway creating freedom for big cats, reptiles and insects
Things you didn't know about moss
A baby giraffe helped to walk
And (Dan's favourite!) speaking mushrooms!

We'd love to feature your good news stories so get in touch via our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk or email - susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com.

Episode 4

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100

Susan and Dan return with even more good news to share with you. This month's episode is packed full of nothing but good news for you to enjoy, be inspired by and share with others.

In this episode we bring you stories about:

planet friendly Omega 3
Bengal tigers and turtles
the CEO who put people before profit
glow in the dark bacteria
a Microsoft innovation for the kitchen!

We'd love for you to help us share this good news far and wide so please let others know they can listen and subscribe via our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk

We would also love to hear your good news stories so that we can share them with the world in a future episode. Get in touch via Facebook or email - susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com.

Episode 3

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0100

Another episode full of good news stories. This month Dan and Susan are talking about:

repurposing wind turbines
medical breakthroughs
Lego doing even more good for kids
good news for young women in France
a new lease of life for mandarin peel!
and more.....

We'd love to hear good news stories from your part of the world so get in touch via our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk.

Episode 2

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

We are delighted to share our latest episode which is packed full of nothing but good news for you to enjoy, be inspired by and share with others.

In this episode we bring you stories about:

Breakthroughs in medicine and energy efficiency
Red squirrels
Ancient trees
People doing something for nothing and
A bionic eye!

We'd love for you to help us share this good news far and wide so please subscribe and let others know they can also listen and subscribe via our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk

Episode 1

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this first episode of the new year we bring you an eclectic mix of stories about pets, solar power, trash libraries, whales and 3D eyes!

We also have a new feature this year.....a website! You can subscribe to receive each new episode straight into your inbox, you can message us and you can listen to the latest episode all from www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk

Episode 12

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In our season 1 finale, we bring you good news stories from COP26 as well as amazing community led projects to ensure everyone has food on their plate this Christmas.

Wishing all of our listeners happy holidays and thank you for listening over the past 15 months.

Remember you can get in touch by emailing susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com and follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SusanandDanspodcast

Episode 11

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

A year on from our first episode AND the day COP26 gets underway in Glasgow, we are sharing stories with an environmental theme this time around. As always, these stories are inspiring, thought provoking and just plain amazing!

Who knows what (if anything) will change as a result of COP26 but regardless there are thousands of people all over the world doing amazing things and we will continue to shine a light on them for you.

If you'd like to be part of the conversation, join us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SusanandDanspodcast or email us on susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting,com (not the strange mixed up address Dan gave at the end of the episode!!).

Episode 10

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100

Dan and Susan are back with the 10th episode of good news stories. In this episode they share stories about energy conservation, nightclubs, kindness through knitting, environmental sustainability, beavers and the return of ABBA! It is certainly an eclectic mix and so there is something for everyone.

Share the episode with your network and make sure you have subscribed to receive notifications of new episodes as they are released.

And, if you have a good news story you'd like us to feature contact us on Facebook - susananddanspodcast or on susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com.

Episode 9

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100

We are back with more good news stories for you. In this episode we share good news about cute creatures, urban forests, energy innovation and the power of a breakfast!

If you have a good news story you'd like to share contact us on susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com or connect with us on Facebook - SusanandDanspodcast.

Episode 8

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100

In this episode of nothing but good news we bring you stories of innovation, equality, hope, creativity and optimism. Our stories from the worlds of medicine and mental health, environmental sustainability, rehabilitation in prisons, housing of the future and moves towards closing the gender gap in organisations.

Get in touch with good news stories you'd like us to feature and to tell us which ones hit the spot for you:
susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com.

You can also follow us on Facebook where we post links to all the stories plus photos and videos of the ones we think you'd like to know more about. Find us on Facebook at susananddanspodcast.

Episode 7

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

This is an episode with a difference! We have been so inspired by the many good news stories we have shared with you in our first 6 episodes that we wanted to pause to reflect on our favourites and what we've learned along the way.

This episode is filled with acknowledging the power of human beings as a force for good in the world, recognising breakthroughs in some of the worlds biggest challenges and celebrating the capacity of an individual to change the world for others in big and small ways.

We also take this opportunity to thank our listeners who join us from all over the world. And we invite you to share the good news stories from your local area with us by emailing - susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com or on Facebook - susananddandpodcast.

Episode 6

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Join us for an episode full of nothing but good news stories. We have stories from the world about a breakthrough in cancer treatment, discovery of a new species, communities coming together, purposeful businesses doing good AND making money and the generosity of a 98 year old man in Scotland.

You can read more about any of our stories on our Facebook page - SusanandDanspodcast.
Share your good news stories with us on susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com.

Episode 5

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Welcome to 2021 and a year of nothing but good news! We intend on bringing you stories to brighten up your days throughout this year. We are kicking off with stories about; generosity at Christmas, people achieving their dreams and ambitions, breakthroughs in the battle against plastic, bringing nature back to Britain's countryside and a lonely elephant (don't worry, there is a happy ending!).

Remember to get in touch with your good news stories.
Find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SusanandDanspodcast
Email us on - susan@susangrandfield.com and dangrandfield@gmail.com

Episode 4

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 4, our final episode of 2020! We have 6 wonderful stories to share with you this time. They are heartwarming, inspiring, enlightening and will remind you how awesome the world is!
We would love for you to share this episode (and indeed all 4 of our episodes) with friends, family, work colleagues, customers, your social media networks - basically everyone and anyone you know!
Also, join us over on Facebook to tell us which story you liked most and why. You'll find us at https://www.facebook.com/SusanandDanspodcast

Episode 3

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000

In this episode of nothing but good news we share stories about inspiring people leading the way for others, government programmes to protect biodiversity, animals being saved, great tips for a waste free Christmas and gin! Something for everyone.

Please enjoy, share and let us know which is your favourite story on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SusanandDanspodcast

Episode 2

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode the good news stories include - dogs, heroic acts, inspiring achievements, steps forward in the fight against climate change, an historic sporting event and Christmas joy!

Tune in to be uplifted, inspired, amazed and educated!

Share your good news stories on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SusanandDanspodcast

Episode 1

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Our first episode of good news stories for October. Stories to raise a smile, bring you joy and make you feel good about humanity again! If you would like to let us know about good news stories you have come across or tell us which one you enjoyed most this month drop us an email on: susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com or join us on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/goodnewsonlypodcast

Welcome to our podcast

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0100

Susan and Dan welcome you to their podcast and give you a taste of what's to come in their monthly episodes.

Our podcast is for anyone who is fed up hearing nothing but bad news in the media and wants some balance to the news stories they are engaging with. Each month we will share nothing but good news stories with the intention to offer brightness in the gloom of news reporting, highlight and celebrate the good that is going on the world, inspire people to seek out or create good news stories of their own and bring a smile to people’s faces and a lightness in their hearts.

If you would like to let us know about good news stories you have come across or tell us which one you enjoyed most this month drop us an email on: susan@susangrandfield.com or dan@bluecragsconsulting.com. Or join us on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SusanandDanspodcast

You can also subscribe to receive each episode straight to your inbox via our website - www.timeforthegoodnews.co.uk