Welcome to the Tank's Good News podcast. If you're already part of the TGN community of over 3 million people over on Instagram, we look forward to deepening our relationship. If you heard about this podcast on Psychopedia, a friend, or you just saw Tank on a gas station tv screen, we're thrilled to meet you. If you're having a bad day, we're sorry to say we are going to ruin that. It is impossible to listen to this podcast, positivity with a hint of humor, and not feel better about yourself, humanity, and really the entire world in general.
Thank you all so much for joining us throughout Season One of Tank's Good News.
It's been incredible to share these uplifting stories with you, especially through the lens of Investigator Slater's exceptional wordsmithing.
Make sure to follow us so that you can stay up to date with all the future projects Tank and Slater have in the works.
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7 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
TGN 10
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28 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 9: Wakanda Forever, Hero Rats Save The Day (And Countless Lives), African Teacher Changes Lives and Makes History
Host Tank discusses the legacy of Chadwick Boseman, the humanitarian work of APOPO's Hero Rats, and the impact of Peter Tabichi, the first African and male educator to win the Global Teacher Prize
21 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep.8: Jar Jar Strikes Back?
Host Tank Good News shares three stories of unexpected heroism and redemption, including Jessica Davis' mission to help shelter dogs and Daniel Black's selfless donation to a child with cerebral palsy, and interviews Ahmed Best about his experience playing Jar Jar Binks and the redemption he found.
14 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 7: A Conversation with the Lost
7 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 6: One Uber Ride, One Life-Changing Tip
Story 1: In May 2024, Bryan Pederson of Tomball, Texas, was driving through a storm when a massive oak tree came crashing down onto his vehicle. Miraculously, he was rescued by two extraordinary strangers—an encounter that would forever change all of their lives in ways they never could have imagined.
Story 2: Latonya Young, a single mother of three from Tifton, Georgia, was working as an Uber driver to support her family. Little did she know that after picking up a passenger named Kevin Esch, her life, family, and future would be transformed in ways she never expected—all because of an extraordinary (and unexpected) act of friendship and generosity.
Story 3: After witnessing firsthand the profound impact that access to the right resources and support can have on individuals with autism, Philadelphia Eagles owner and CEO Jeffrey Lurie took action and launched a groundbreaking sensory room at the stadium.
31 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 5: Camp HIV - Where Kids Went To LIVE
Story 1: Camp Heartland, a summer camp built on acceptance, refuge, and hope, became a sanctuary for thousands of children living with HIV and AIDS—offering them a rare space where they could shed the fear and judgment that often shadowed their daily lives.
Story 2: Artist and designer Ivan Owen pioneered the world’s first open-source 3D-printed prosthetic—but instead of profiting, he made the design freely available online for anyone to download, modify, and create. This act of generosity led to the formation of e-NABLE, a collective dedicated to empowering individuals and communities worldwide.
Story 3: Following a devastating incident, Kirsten Bridegan created "Bexley Boxes," which are refillable kits distributed to police stations to better equip them for interacting with traumatized children. Each Bexley Box™ contains essentials and comforting items to calm children in times of crisis.
24 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Placenta Plastic Surgery
Story 1: NICU nurse Katrina Mullen never anticipated the life-changing bond she would form with Shariya Small, a 14-year-old 8th grade student who gave birth to premature triplets in 2020 after just 26 weeks gestation.
Story 2: It’s not widely known that there’s a real-life story often referred to as the “Real Lord of the Flies,” involving six young boys who were shipwrecked for an incredible 15 months. This true tale rivals fiction in its intensity and emotional depth, but unlike William Golding’s famous novel, it has a vastly different and far more uplifting ending. It is an extraordinary account of perseverance, hope, determination, and survival against all odds.
Story 3: After a propane explosion left 47-year-old Marcella Townsend severely injured and burned, her medical team turned to an unconventional yet promising solution: human placenta.
17 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 3: Went Down A Boy, Came Up A Hero
Cristian Marian Becheanu and Christian Cooper share inspiring stories of bravery and advocacy, highlighting the transformative power of human resilience and the impact of individual actions on promoting positive change.
17 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 2: Lord of the Flies IRL
Christian Bale, Oscar Saxelby-Lee, and Ana Victoria Espino De Santiag share inspiring stories of resilience, community, and overcoming adversity, highlighting the transformative power of human connection and determination.
17 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
Ep 1: TGN Pilot
Jarrett Smith, a wrongly convicted man turned attorney, shares his inspiring journey to exoneration and his mission to advocate for justice, empowering others to navigate the system with confidence.
7 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT
TGN Trailer
Join host Tank Goodenow on "Tank's Good News" as he shares uplifting stories and inspiring news that highlights the resilience and kindness of everyday people.
Who has been a guest on Tank's Good News
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Ahmed Best
Cristian Marian Becheanu
Christian Cooper
Christian Bale
Oscar Saxelby-Lee
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
92 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
250 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
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Quality
31
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
91
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