BONUS GOOD: BIG ASK

Ellen Webster is the Thank You Note Lady and after handwriting and mailing over 14,000 thank yous across the globe, she has earned that title. You may have previously seen her on Good Morning America, the Today Show, and the Kelly Clarkson Show - just to name a few of the places she has spread her mission of thanks - and today she’s here with us to keep the good thanks going. But Ellen’s story is more than just about being courteous. It’s about what happens when the ground shifts beneath you and how paying attention to others might just be a radical act of kindness. As you listen to today’s episode, ask yourself this question: Who has made you smile or made your day brighter, maybe without even knowing it and what would it be like for you to take a moment and write that person a handwritten thank you? _______________________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

Dani Wang crossed our path - literally - on a river in Cambridge and the next thing we knew, she insisted on taking us on a one-on-one, free guided tour of the entire town. You know that saying, 'You never know who you might bump into?' Truer words have never been spoken. Dani works as a tour guide, which is perfect since she loves history. The remarkable thing is it's not even her own history - she's from China, she came to the UK, fell in love with this college town, took a year of classes studying history and art and architecture and more, and now she's doing what she loves. As she kept telling us, over and over, 'We were meant to meet,' and we are so glad we did and couldn't agree more. Enjoy this inspiring conversation all about taking big leaps, saying yes to possibilities, and believing in fate. _________________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

Marisa Mender-Franklin wanted to start a garden, specifically to grow flowers for her upcoming wedding. She had just one tiny problem: No land to plant on. So she posted a note on Buy Nothing app asking if any of her neighbors would be interested in donating space on their property and almost immediately she got a whole bunch of 'Yes please come build your dream garden on our front lawn!' Six gardens later, she's now the co-owner and founder of Midtown Bramble & Bloom - an urban micro flower farm and florist in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee. Her goal? To make Memphis a happier, healthier, and more equitable place through flowers. In this episode, Marisa repeatedly calls this endeavor, this leap of faith, her pipe dream. But this is one pipe dream that has actually come true. When listening, ask yourself what YOUR pipe dream is. And know that, just like for Marisa, ANY dream can become reality. ____________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

Dean Pohlman is the founder and CEO of Man Flow Yoga, an online platform dedicated to bringing the functional fitness benefits of yoga to men - and yes, women too are of course welcome. He hosts his own podcast the Better Man Podcast and has written two best-selling books, Yoga Fitness for Men and Yoga for Athletes. Dean is on a mission to help people with mobility, flexibility, and in the process the spirituality that can come from connecting with - and listening to - our bodies. And with over 300 million people worldwide practicing yoga, he is definitely on to something good. ___________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

TJ Day's passion for books and stories was instilled within her by her grandmother. She, along with her sisters, has taken this passion next level with the Seas the Day Mobile Library. Their mission: To bridge the educational opportunity gap by bringing engaging and accessible literacy - and STEM education programs - to low-income students in her area. TJ’s journey is inspirational on so many levels. She’s creating community through education and knowledge. And she's also proving her life-long belief that we each have within ourselves the ability to make change happen. Our good conversation includes everything from the first book she ever read to how she taught herself to drive a school bus. For every person listening who has an idea you are passionate about, TJ is living proof to GO FOR IT. ______________________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

What's YOUR Big Ask? We explored this in our first episode of Season 7 with good guests Paul Quinn, Mari Weiss & Jane Lynch, In here in your first good bonus of the new season comes host Steve Silverman, sharing his Big Ask. Enjoy this cutting room floor moment and again, ask yourself, "What's MY Big Ask? And when am I going to take and make it happen?"

Season 7 premieres with a new book that begs the questions: What do you want? And what will it take for you to ask for it? In The Big Ask: Unlock the Possibilities in Your Work, Life & Dreams with Courageous Requests, author Paul Quinn shares powerful lessons and true stories that reveal how learning to ask—boldly and wisely—can unlock extraordinary opportunities. More than a book, The Big Ask is a personal guide to stepping into your courage and asking for the life you really want. Paul joins us along with two of his friends since college, Mari Weiss and Jane Lynch who together produced the audiobook version. You may remember Mari from her previous visits to our show as well as being a voice-over artist, actor and teacher and Jane for being the Emmy-winning actor and gameshow host from projects including Murders in the Building, Best In Show and Glee. This super-sized episode kicks off our 7th season of bringing you everyday people making good happen each and every day and it may just inspire you to make your own big ask. ___________________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

Here's your sneak peek at our upcoming slate of good guests for Season 7! From gardening to yoga, books to mobile libraries, we've got you covered beginning with our season premiere episode on Wednesday, October 7th. Enjoy your Season 7 preview and let's get the good times flowing again, yes? YES!

Faith Salie joins us to close out our Season 6 in the TALF-iest way possible: We took our very first episode, where she was our very first guest, and gave it a glow up by reediting and remixing it to bring it back to you here and now. We begin with Faith catching us up on her family and life happenings and then we dive back into Episode #1 all pretty and shiny and (kinda) new(ish). Here's the description from the original first episode: CBS Sunday Morning’s Faith Salie joins me to talk the good in protesting. For her family, protesting has gone to a whole new level and it all started when she dared to have a lock installed on her bedroom door. Warning: Do not ever cross an 8 year old and a 6 year old. Faith Salie is the author of ‘Approval Junkie,’ which she’s also taken to the stage as her own one woman show, and she can also be heard on NPR on Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me. On a sidenote, she makes a chocolate Coca-Cola cake that is mind-blowing. Ask her for the recipe. _____________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman

Joe Beech is not - we repeat NOT - an entrepreneur (per him). He also doesn't like titles and - until recently - wasn't even that fond of his own company's name. What Joe IS is someone who has learned the art of staying open to possibility and embracing a good pivot when it comes his way. He's taking his own experiences and sharing them with college and uni students about to make the leap into their own careers, which technically makes him a mentor - another word he's not that fond of. If you're ready to make a change and take your own leap, this good guest's upfront and truthful thoughts may be just the inspiration you need. And don't forget our 2026 theme: SAY YES. Joe Beech is saying yes. _________________________________ SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! now playing in London. It's the live storytelling show the Los Angeles Times declares, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest!" and Theatreland Adventures London cheers, "FOUR STARS - This is unlike anything I've seen before, a warm, engaging, and memorable evening!" Tickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/slideshow-in-color/tickets NOW AVAILABLE: CUPID'S CURSE - the fourth book in Steve's series THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES MYSTERIES and catch up on the rest: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?q=Dog%20walking%20detectives%20Steven%20j%20Silverman