36 episodes

'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. 

How Good Are Humans‪!‬ Isaac McCarthy

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

'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. 

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

    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
    From childhood cancer to community leader | Marc Harbrow

    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 children toward positive social outcomes.
    In 2022, Marc and his team successfully helped more than 1000 kids in Cairns.
    He also gives his opinion on what has driven the Far North's youth crime crisis.

    • 1 hr 46 min
    Afghanistan schools, underground Saudi triathlons and Iraqi war relief | Kim Edwards

    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 on a couple of occasions.
    Kim has narrowly avoided kidnapping, educated the earliest cohorts of Arabic women, represented Australia at the world triathlon championships and is now working with Indigenous Australians in the remote Torres Strait Islands, and there is little sign she is slowing down anytime soon.
    She speaks about all of this, and more, on the latest episode of How Good are Humans.
    Enjoy!

    • 1 hr
    The Brains Behind Great Food | Olly James

    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 construction of a menu, the international diversity of food, the history of coffee and other topics.
    Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Committing to profession, planet, people and the self | Lucy Friend

    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 worker for Lifeline. She volunteers as a youth support worker for the Pyjama Foundation. She would probably be found at most environmental projects, such as tree planting days and beach clean-ups, in Far North Queensland. While doing all this, she somehow manages to sustain herself.
    Lucy truly is an example of someone who has identified their authentic values and embodies those values daily. She shares with us exactly how she does it.
    And even if she avoids the term, she really is an inspiration.

    • 1 hr 28 min
    The Great Barrier Reef | Passions of Paradise | Scotty and Russell

    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 that relies on it.
    Scotty, the CEO, describes the fair-dinkum history of Passions of Paradise and its contemporary, locals-focussed operations. He also outlines the key steps in operating as an eco-tourism business, and explains Passions's strategic vision: to transform itself from a tourism business that does conservation to a conservation business that does tourism.
    Russell, the Environmental Manager and Master Reef Guide, describes the company's conservation efforts and goals. He also outlines the current health of the Great Barrier Reef, explains the main challenges that it faces and concludes with some recommendations, for all of us, on how to protect and care for this precious resource and World Heritage Site.

    To find out more about Passions of Paradise, check out their website: https://passions.com.au
    You can also find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passionsofparadise

    • 1 hr 16 min

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mikethewombat ,

Great Show!!!

Isaac is a great interviewer!

dedmatts ,

Epic listen

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