How Good Are Humans!

Isaac McCarthy
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How Good Are Humans! Podcast

'How Good Are Humans!' is a social project with many intentions. Primarily, it is to unveil the truly inspiring, motivating and moving personalities within society. It shines a light on those who are going above and beyond the call of duty to better themselves and the community around them; from adventure athletes raising money for charity, to quiet bookworms endeavouring to help others learn. Ultimately, this project is a celebration of humanity in a time when the world could do with just a little more of it. With each episode, join me on a quest to discover amazing people around the world in this quirky interview style podcast. Quirky, because I really have no technical idea what I'm doing. My method: just stick a microphone in front of someone interesting and ask questions out of curiosity. The subjects and their idiosyncratic missions will be different from week to week, but trust me when I say the common thread is they are all heartening and uplifting. You may even know one of the guests, but have no idea of the work they are quietly achieving. Remember, above all, the most inspiring person that you have never met could be sitting right beside you. 

  1. Hope and opportunity for Australian children in care | The Pyjama Foundation

    10 SEPT

    Hope and opportunity for Australian children in care | The Pyjama Foundation

    Seventy-five per cent of Australian children in foster care will not finish school. One in three will be homeless in their first year out of care, and even more will not find employment.Children are being forced into care after experiencing neglect and emotional, physical or sexual abuse. This trauma lingers and causes them to be disengaged from education and disallows them from building healthy relationships with other adults and children.The foster carers do their best, but they are often o...

    1h 1m
  2. Connecting Indigenous kids with education via the magic of Aussie Rules footy | AFL Cape York House

    22 APR

    Connecting Indigenous kids with education via the magic of Aussie Rules footy | AFL Cape York House

    I speak with the team from AFL Cape York House for Girls about their mission to connect Far North Queensland's Indigenous teenagers, who unfortunately face socioeconomic disadvantage, with quality education opportunities and solid, healthy pathways beyond school while keeping them connected to their cultures.

    53 min
  3. Voice to Parliament, marathons in Greece and life in a remote community | Waynead Wolmby

    26/09/2023

    Voice to Parliament, marathons in Greece and life in a remote community | Waynead Wolmby

    Waynead Wolmby is an outstanding young man from Aurukun, Cape York. He has managed to beat the nation's expectations of a young Indigenous male from a remote community and is now inspiring other youth in his orbit to live fulfilling and healthy lives.I speak to Waynead about how unique education opportunities helped him launch a good life and how he's gone from a boy sitting in the red Cape York dirt to running marathons overseas. I also get his opinion on the Voice to Parliament proposal.

    45 min
  4. From childhood cancer to community leader | Marc Harbrow

    09/05/2023

    From childhood cancer to community leader | Marc Harbrow

    Marc Harbrow is a leader in Far North Queensland's social work sector, and has started several inspiring and wholesome entities and initiatives that focus on youth empowerment, Indigenous empowerment and community wellbeing.As a teenager, Marc was put through perilous adversity, and he shares how he pushed through and what he did with his new lease on life.Marc is the brains behind the successful youth engagement program the Fire Project, which motivates disengaged and disempowered chil...

    1h 47m
  5. Afghanistan schools, underground Saudi triathlons and Iraqi war relief | Kim Edwards

    08/11/2022

    Afghanistan schools, underground Saudi triathlons and Iraqi war relief | Kim Edwards

    Kim Edwards has truly had a life filled with adventure and benevolent achievement. Her journey has taken her across the world but her story is notably centred on the Middle East. She has opened schools and training institutions in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan and has co-ordinated war relief efforts in Iraq and Lebanon. She has also co-ordinated underground endurance events, such as triathlons and marathons, in countries where it is illegal to conduct such events. She was even caught...

    1h 0m
  6. The Brains Behind Great Food | Olly James

    18/09/2022

    The Brains Behind Great Food | Olly James

    What kind of thinking goes into cooking the tastiest food, brewing the most satisfying coffees and constructing a distinct hospitality vibe?Olly James, the owner of three establishments in Cairns, joins me on the podcast to answer those questions.Olly owns Caffiend in Cairns City, Guyala in Cairns North and Tattooed Sailor in Bungalow where he also runs the Coffee School.On the podcast we geek out about Guyala's Indigenous themed menu, the constitution of flavoursome food, the creative constr...

    1h 17m
  7. Committing to profession, planet, people and the self | Lucy Friend

    17/07/2022

    Committing to profession, planet, people and the self | Lucy Friend

    Episode 32: Exploring the realm of committing oneself to multiple causes, and sustaining oneself throughout the journey.On this episode, Lucy Friend introduces us to her life as someone devoted to several causes, both professional and personal, and explains. how she harmonises this high level of proficient and benevolent output.Lucy co-ordinates big environmental projects in her job role. She cares for, raises and rehabilitates injured wildlife. She volunteers as a crisis support ...

    1h 29m
  8. The Great Barrier Reef | Passions of Paradise | Scotty and Russell

    18/04/2022

    The Great Barrier Reef | Passions of Paradise | Scotty and Russell

    Episode 31: Exploring the Great Barrier Reef with Passions of Paradise.On this episode, Scotty and Russell from Passions of Paradise join me to discuss all things Great Barrier Reef.Passions of Paradise is an eco-tourism business located in Cairns, Far North Queensland that specialises in aquatic tours of the Great Barrier Reef—diving and snorkelling in particular.Beyond this, Passions of Paradise is practically concerned with conservation of the reef and the magnificent and massive ecosystem...

    1h 16m
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About

'How Good Are Humans!' is a social project with many intentions. Primarily, it is to unveil the truly inspiring, motivating and moving personalities within society. It shines a light on those who are going above and beyond the call of duty to better themselves and the community around them; from adventure athletes raising money for charity, to quiet bookworms endeavouring to help others learn. Ultimately, this project is a celebration of humanity in a time when the world could do with just a little more of it. With each episode, join me on a quest to discover amazing people around the world in this quirky interview style podcast. Quirky, because I really have no technical idea what I'm doing. My method: just stick a microphone in front of someone interesting and ask questions out of curiosity. The subjects and their idiosyncratic missions will be different from week to week, but trust me when I say the common thread is they are all heartening and uplifting. You may even know one of the guests, but have no idea of the work they are quietly achieving. Remember, above all, the most inspiring person that you have never met could be sitting right beside you. 

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  • Creator
    Isaac McCarthy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 How Good Are Humans!
  • Show Website
    How Good Are Humans!

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