What's Good, Atlanta?

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An uplifting look at the best news you may have missed. Each week, comedians Mark Kendall and David Perdue highlight their favorite stories, breaking down what’s really good in Atlanta.

3 DAYS AGO

What's Good is the So Fresh So Clean Washing Machine

Mark and David are back with a live season premiere with a sold-out crowd at Dad's Garage! They catch up on all the biggest, brightest news: Big Boi's collaboration with Whirlpool, Waffle House's 70th Birthday, The Atlanta Dream's epic season, and MARTA's new Write Down The Line initiative. Then, Gigi Pedraza, Executive Director of the Latino Community Fund of Georgia, drops in to talk about building community and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month before dropping some Top 5 gems inspired by the AJC's recent announcement about pivoting to digital. And, special thanks to our performers at the live show: Lauren Knight, Ashlee Haze, and Aimmé. And to everyone who came out to the show! Catch us next week, Wednesday September 17th at the Westside Warehouse. Free with RSVP, details here! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
1 SEPT

What's Good is a LIVE Season Premiere!

We're back for a new season and kicking things off with a live show at Dad's Garage on September 9th! Join us for a live podcast recording (with special guest GiGi Pedraza) along with comedy from Lauren Knight, poetry from Ashlee Haze, and music from Aimmé! This is your official invitation, look no further, RSVP and come through! Tickets and details are HERE. Dad’s Garage Theatre569 Ezzard St., Atlanta, GA 30312 Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
18 JUL

What's Good is True Colors Theatre

David and Mark host a "True Talks" with True Colors Theatre Company to explore the Comedy and Black Theatre. They speak with Jon Carr (co-artistic director of Dad's Garage) and Jamil Jude (artistic director of True Colors and director of "Ain't No Mo'." Actors Jason Jamal Ligon and Sierra Nicolette Smith perform scenes from Ain't No Mo' and share a bit about the production and rehearsal process. Mark and David also recap the week's biggest news: Cowboy Carter and Bey-T-L, Operation Southern Slowdown, and the MLB All-Star Game. Big thanks to everyone at True Colors and Theatrical Outfit. And, special thanks to our performers at the live show: Lauren Knight, Lauré, and Adán Bean. And to everyone who came out to the show! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42 min
10 JUL · BONUS

What's Good is a Free Show with True Colors

David and Mark will bring What's Good, Atlanta to True Colors Theatre Company's True Talks series, this Sunday at 2pm. Come through for performances from the cast of "Ain't No Mo'," comedy from Lauren Knight and Lauré, poetry from Adán Bean, and of course all the news that'll make you smile! Free to attend, but registration is required: HERE The Balzer Theater at Herren’s84 Luckie St. NWAtlanta, GA 30303 If you want more details, here they are: https://www.wabe.org/events/wabe-and-true-colors-theatres-true-talks-series/ Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
20 JUN

What's Good is Lois Reitzes

In our season finale, Mark and David take a look at all the top news in Atlanta, including the retirement of the one and only Lois Reitzes. They also cover food news (new items from Chick-Fil-A and Waffle House); It's Sports (the Falcons in Germany and the end of Inside the NBA on TNT); and the top story examines the NOAA's list of names for storms (Hurricane Karen?!) as we move into this year's hurricane season. We're taking a quick summer break but will be back soon with more news that makes you smile. In the meantime, check out: City Lights Cinema with Lois Reitzes. Sunday, June 22 at the Tara Theatre. Tickets here. Show & Tell with Jon Goode. Tuesday, July 15 at Seven Stages. Tickets here. Us! Someplace soon, stay tuned.. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and learn how to stand with public media, visit wabe.org/action Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 min
13 JUN

What's Good is André 3000 (featuring Kelundra Smith)

David and Mark and a room full of friends at Dad's Garage have an absolute blast exploring the week's news. They run a deep dive, Top 5 on André 3000's recent surge of impromptu performances around the city, joined by special guest Kelundra Smith. They also cover a change at Emory and a bundle of sports news: Coco Gauff, Allisha Gray, Blooper, and Atlanta's presence at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The crowd helps Mark and David personalize a brick for the Braves' All Star Game Brick program, and Adán Bean steps in to deliver a reading from Topher Payne's genius Topher Fixed It series. Big shoutout: this show is presented with support from Emory Libraries and the Emory Arts & Social Justice Program. Special thanks to our performers at the live show: Theresa Tha Songbird, Jon Goode, and David Ryan Harris. And to everyone who came out to the show! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
6 JUN

What's Good is being a "SmartCity"

First! Catch us on Tuesday, June 10th for the next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage. Theresa tha Songbird, Jon Goode, David Ryan Harris, and Kelundra Smith will be in the building - come through! Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend. This week, Mark and David break down Atlanta's status as the #1 "Smart" City in the country. Speaking of Top Spots, the guys also break down John's Creek being named the top place to live in the entire country, a man tying the record for the largest Mahi-Mahi ever caught off the coast of Georgia, and local students's success at the Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad. It's an episode of winners! Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta. To support What's Good, Atlanta? and learn how to stand with public media, visit wabe.org/action Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 min
30 MAY

What's Good is the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta

David and Mark brainstorm their dream version of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, hosted by Atlanta in July. They also rundown a pair of unexpected but connected: the end of the penny and a semi-truck that spilled $800,000 worth of dimes onto the highway. Who'd have thought coins would be so newsworthy in our cashless culture? The next What's Good, Atlanta LIVE at Dad's Garage is June 10th. Theresa tha Songbird, Jon Goode, David Ryan Harris, and Kelundra Smith will be in the building - come through! Tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend. Got some good news or an ATL highlight to share? Hit the What's Good Atlanta tipline at podcasts@wabe.org. Find David at @dueordie Find Mark at @markkendallcomedy And there's always more at wabe.org/whatsgoodatlanta Stay good, and watch out for those potholes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An uplifting look at the best news you may have missed. Each week, comedians Mark Kendall and David Perdue highlight their favorite stories, breaking down what’s really good in Atlanta.