FIVE GOOD THINGS

Charlie Budd
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It's a gift to be on Planet Earth, but sometimes we forget the good news stories we can all be grateful for. Join Charlie Budd as he shares five positive stories from around the world. From sustainability to science, art to architecture, every story is about understanding the world we live in and making it a better place. Charlie runs Chin Badger Media in the UK. Contact him at charlie@chinbadgermedia.co.uk Five Good Things is a SafeHouse Productions podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Wolves, Grayson Perry, A Ring, Lady In A Van, The Far Side

    06/29/2025

    Wolves, Grayson Perry, A Ring, Lady In A Van, The Far Side

    In this episode: how wolves can change the course of rivers, Grayson Perry exposes his past over pie, a ring that may have inspired JRR Tolkien, Alan Bennett and The Lady In The Van, and a return of Gary Larson's Far Side. Five Good Things is a SafeHouse Productions podcast. Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  2. Detectorists, Joy, Wales, Photography, Game-cards

    06/21/2025

    Detectorists, Joy, Wales, Photography, Game-cards

    In this episode: kind detectorists help stricken people, letting joy into the gaps of your life, the quirky creatives finding a Welsh chapel dream, the Sony World Photography Awards and Japanese game cards of real people help to connect generations in communities. Five Good Things is a SafeHouse Productions podcast. Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  3. Blossoms, Paris, Cake, Forgiveness, Coding

    06/17/2025

    Blossoms, Paris, Cake, Forgiveness, Coding

    In this episode: blossom masters, pedestrian Paris, the longest cake, the benefits of forgiveness and coding by sign language. Get yourself some positive stories and feel better about the world. Five Good Things is a SafeHouse Productions podcast. Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  4. Benches, beer, music, resting and a squid

    06/17/2025

    Benches, beer, music, resting and a squid

    In this episode: talking benches, healthy beer, Ludovico Einaudi at a tiny desk, 50 ways to rest, and a colossal baby squid. Reset your brain chemistry with surprising and optimistic stories from around the globe, from Zimbabwe to the deepest ocean. Five Good Things is a SafeHouse Productions podcast. Brought to you by SafeHouse Productions. SafeHouse Productions | Intelligent Happy Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  • 4 Episodes

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About

It's a gift to be on Planet Earth, but sometimes we forget the good news stories we can all be grateful for. Join Charlie Budd as he shares five positive stories from around the world. From sustainability to science, art to architecture, every story is about understanding the world we live in and making it a better place. Charlie runs Chin Badger Media in the UK. Contact him at charlie@chinbadgermedia.co.uk Five Good Things is a SafeHouse Productions podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Charlie Budd
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charlie Budd
  • Show Website
    FIVE GOOD THINGS