WORLD GONE GOOD

Steve Silverman
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Need a little inspiration? Host Steve Silverman turns the light on in the darkness and spreads the good. Listen to unique stories from incredible everyday people making the world a little bit better each and every day.

  1. BONUS GOOD: FINDING HAPPY

    1d ago ·  Bonus

    BONUS GOOD: FINDING HAPPY

    How do you make yourself happy when the world demands you to be sad? This is the question a reader wrote in for advice from Carolyn Hax in the May 30th edition of the Washington Post. Her response is too good not to share. Take a moment and give this bonus good a listen. You'll be glad you did.

    6 min
  2. TAYLOR DAYNE GONE GOOD

    May 27

    TAYLOR DAYNE GONE GOOD

    Taylor Dayne brings her good to our 250th episode. She's a Grammy-nominated, American Music Award-winning vocal powerhouse who has conquered the Top 20 on the Billboard Top 100 chart 17 times landing 7 times in the Top 10.Taylor's unbelievable career ascent has taken her from sold-out rock concerts to starring on Broadway in Aida to the semi-finals of the Masked Singer. In 2022, an unexpected diagnosis of colon cancer did little to slow her down and made her an advocate for promoting early detection and regular cancer screenings. We talk with Taylor about what drives her, how she chooses her songs (or if they choose her), and exactly what was that whole thing with Tig Notaro even about. This is a reunion of sorts as World Gone Good host, Steve, originally met Taylor at a mutual friend's last-minute cocktail hour in Santa Barbara. Funny how things work out, ain't it? Get ready to 'Tell It To My Heart' with the amazing Taylor Dayne here with us to celebrate episode #250! __________________ June 13 and July 12 - grab your seat to 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://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Pre-Order 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/s/%22Steven+J+Silverman%22?Ntk=Publisher&Ns.

    41 min
  3. DONE DIMMING ERA GONE GOOD

    May 20

    DONE DIMMING ERA GONE GOOD

    Sarah Cleaver has entered her Done Dimming Era. Yep, that's what she's named it. She's done feeling stuck, playing small, and living her life via a steady routine. And so she took a lil' leap - we are talking under $50 per month lil' leap - where the entire world opened up to her - LITERALLY (yes, we know that was a lot of hyphens to get through - calm down). Now she's showing other 50+ women specifically how to break through to their next level. Sarah's other motto? Live life now. If you're ready to break the cycle of wake up, go to work, come home, make dinner, watch TV, go to sleep, rinse and repeat - this one's for you. Let's all enter our Done Dimming Era and live life now, shall we? ___________________________________ June 13 and July 12 - grab your seat to 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://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Pre-Order 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/s/%22Steven+J+Silverman%22?Ntk=Publisher&Ns.

    32 min
  4. BE LIKE ELLIE GONE GOOD

    May 13

    BE LIKE ELLIE GONE GOOD

    Josh and Carly Berg suffered the greatest loss a parent can go through, the loss of their child. At 6 years old, their daughter Ellie passed away in a freak accident, simply playing in their backyard. These conversations are never easy and we've had them and explored them on World Gone Good previously. They remain important because it's what we do as human beings after, that's where the good can be found. And that's why Josh and Carly created the Be Like Ellie Foundation to honor their child. The mission is simple (and sometimes simple is the best way, isn't it?): Spread love, be kind, play music - which is pretty much how their daughter lived her life. The Be Like Ellie Foundation encourages and supports simple acts of kindness to create a positive change. Through outreach programs, volunteer initiatives, and educational campaigns, this organization strive to empower individuals and groups to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others to build a more caring and inclusive society where every act of kindness ripples outward to create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Isn't that exactly what we all need more of in this moment we are collectively all in together? ________________________ June 13 and July 12 - grab your seat to 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://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Pre-Order 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/s/%22Steven+J+Silverman%22?Ntk=Publisher&Ns.

    51 min
  5. EXPATS GONE GOOD

    May 6

    EXPATS GONE GOOD

    Tess Rafferty defines creativity: A writer, producer, author, brand storyteller and media innovator, she's also an expat having jumped over the pond from Los Angeles to London. We talk the good of sharing our personal stories - which she did at Slideshow's May 3rd UK premiere, experiencing grief and how to move through it, why musicals and plays are better without an intermission, and so much more good stuff. For every person out there wondering is it too late? Do I still have time? Should I do that thing I've been waiting forever to do? Tess is here to say nope, yep, and hell yeah - in that order - for your answers. _____________________ June 13 and July 12 - grab your seat to 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://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Pre-Order 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/s/%22Steven+J+Silverman%22?Ntk=Publisher&Ns.

    43 min
  6. SAVIA ROCKS GONE GOOD

    Apr 29

    SAVIA ROCKS GONE GOOD

    Savia Rocks is a singer/songwriter, poet, photographer, podcast producer/host who loves people on every level especially those who share their story with her. Her podcast Us People is all about that. It's where people can share their truth, honest and real, the good, bad and ugly. Us People highlights the underserved voices who need a place to amplify themselves and in turn provides a place for a listener to connect. Our 2026 slogan/motto/anthem is: SAY YES. When we reached out to Savia to come on World Gone Good, she said yes without hesitation. She repeated with a second yes when Steve asked her to join Slideshow's UK debut on Sunday, May 3rd in London. So this episode provides you our good listener with another guest who is here not just to uplift but also inspire you to say yes to whatever your life question is. It's also an important opportunity for us to explain to you how London is not measured in streets or miles or kilometers but rather in coffee shops. Press play for more on all this good stuff... ___________________________ June 13 and July 12 - grab your seat to 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://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Pre-Order 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/s/%22Steven+J+Silverman%22?Ntk=Publisher&Ns.

    45 min
  7. SEQUINS GONE GOOD

    Apr 22

    SEQUINS GONE GOOD

    Sequin Kay is all about art and life reflecting one another. As an artist with over 15 years of experience, she specializes in contemporary works that blend pointillism with themes of identity and emotion. Kay's art focuses on storytelling through precise techniques, exploring the interconnectedness of the divine and wounded feminine, creating artworks that foster deep connection and personal reflection. We talk about finding and sharing your voice, how the arts foster and build communities by bringing people together and when (and if) a piece of work is every truly finished. Let's get our good sparkle on, shall we? ____________________________ Come see Steve in person at SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! launching in London on May 3rd. Grab your seat for the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest" - https://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Steve’s third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES is finally here: SEASON’S SLAYINGS! Get your copy on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3WYTPiR or Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/4hOjILR Grab the first two: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

    31 min
  8. WILDLIFE GONE GOOD

    Apr 15

    WILDLIFE GONE GOOD

    Sandra Schmidt is an animal psychologist, a science writer, a voice for the animals, a steward of the planet and she just may be one of the most inspiring people we’ve ever spoken to on this here show. Growing up in a city in Serbia, now living in a tiny town in Germany, she fully embraces what a close friend once told her, "Hey Sandra, you were born to be different." Her hope is that she can spark someone, anyone, everyone to make better choices and small but mighty changes for the planet. And she's doing this through her website where she shares all her thoughts and knowledge, sarahmaxresearch.com. We talk about neighbors and community, wasps and spiders, and how simply walking in the forest can reset and reconnect us to what matters most: each other and the planet we share together. Sandra also has one of the best laughs of any good guest we've had on so far and we all need more laughter and light in our lives. __________________________________________ Come see Steve in person at SLIDESHOW: IN COLOR! launching in London on May 3rd. Grab your seat for the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "Downright magical, uncomfortable and shockingly honest" - https://www.citizenticket.com/events/etcetera-theatre/slideshow-in-color/ Steve’s third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES is finally here: SEASON’S SLAYINGS! Get your copy on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3WYTPiR or Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/4hOjILR Grab the first two: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

    37 min
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Need a little inspiration? Host Steve Silverman turns the light on in the darkness and spreads the good. Listen to unique stories from incredible everyday people making the world a little bit better each and every day.

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  • Creator
    Steve Silverman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    WORLD GONE GOOD

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