The Good People Podcast

Andy Fithall

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In a world where negativity dominates the media, The Good People Podcast lets you get away for a while, for some good conversations, with good people and amazing storiesProduced by - In Other Good News

12/12/2023

Weh Yeoh - Good charities die young

Weh Yeoh realised that there was so much more he could do with his Physiotherapy degree than hands on, 1 on 1 clinical work.It was a combination of his physio training, clinical experience, and his travels (volunteering and working for charity overseas) that made him realise that the standard charity business model is broken. If a charity grows, then it may not actually be doing the right job, and it might actually be harming the communities that it is supposedly serving. Ch...

50 min
11/30/2023

Geraldine Hickey - The real stories beneath the comedy

Geraldine Hickey makes me laugh, which is good, because that's her job. But it's the way she makes me laugh is what I like about her so much, through humorous anecdotes, and real stories about her life. You see, you'll struggle to find a more genuine person, willing to share the vulnerable details of their world, in this case, through the medium of comedy. And it's not an act. Our conversations on, and off the recording were by all accounts the same, with Geraldine, and her laid back approach...

1h 25m
11/23/2023

Louise Larkin - The friend you never knew you had

While driving her car one day, Louise Larkin heard an interview on the radio that would change the course of her life.She heard the sad story of a young boy, who was left broken hearted after no one turned up to his birthday party, despite his parents attempts at throwing a great party. This lit a fire in her belly, and after some conversations with some friends, she decided to throw a birthday party for any child who was feeling left out, an all inclusive get together where kids could f...

55 min
11/15/2023

Cassie Walker - Happiness, Health, and Band T-Shirts that Save The World

Music, ethics, and principles are the fabric of Cassie Walker's beingSo it's no surprise that she created a business that can help musicians create merchandise which helps them earn money, AND reduce the impact on the environment at the same time!Upcycled Merch sources non new, and pre owned items of clothing, and upcycles them into merchandise for bands, and businesses who are looking for way to be eco friendly. She's determined to give people a high quality, affordable option that both...

57 min
11/09/2023

Marrs Coiro - AI is coming to get you.... educated??

There is no doubt that A.I. or Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic. The speed in which it is being developed and employed in almost every industry is both amazing, and FRIGHTENING!The words ChatGPT can be heard almost daily, even in non tech environment So is it friend or foe?I wanted to find out so I invited Marrs Coiro, the Co-Founder of Polynize onto the showPolynize is an AI powered, educational tool which gamifies the learning of practical skills, and aims to disrupt the way ed...

1h 2m
11/02/2023

Tommy Quick and David Jones - We rode 'round the land down under

At just 12 years of age, Tommy Quick survived a stroke, and had to learn to walk again and talk again, and try to live a normal life with his new disability, and it was damn hard. But as it turns out, Tommy Quick is an unstoppable force, completing high school, achieving a degree in Nutrition, and even hiking the Kokoda Track. But a conversation with a mate at a coffee shop planted the seed for an epic adventure, one which would eventually be called The 4 Points Australia - a 9000+km ride to ...

1h 3m
10/26/2023

Dr Matthew Read - Putting AI Technology Under The Knife

Dr Matthew Read was pretty young when he knew he wanted to be a surgeon. Having been exposed to medical clinics which were managed by his mother, and having the aptitude for fixing problems, his vision of his future was pretty clear. But, as he discovered, there is never a straight line between dreams and success, and for over 20 years Matthew pursued medical study, facing rejection, and even a stint in the army before getting to where he is now, a multi award winning Upper GI (gastro intesti...

59 min
10/19/2023

Emma MacGregor - Sustainability that came from non events

Emma MacGregor reached a point in her life where she had achieved everything that was expected of her. She went to Uni, she got married, had kids, but had a the lingering feeling that there is more she should do. Event management is her trade, but after losing her dream job at the beginning of COVID, Emma took matters into her own hands, creating an initiative called the "Out Of Work Bakers" in the local community to help unemployed hospitality and event staff earn a few extra bucks from baki...

1h 11m

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Andy Fithall
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2K
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40
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The Good People Podcast

The Good People Podcast

Weh Yeoh - Good charities die young

Geraldine Hickey - The real stories beneath the comedy

Louise Larkin - The friend you never knew you had

Cassie Walker - Happiness, Health, and Band T-Shirts that Save The World

Marrs Coiro - AI is coming to get you.... educated??

Tommy Quick and David Jones - We rode 'round the land down under

Dr Matthew Read - Putting AI Technology Under The Knife

Emma MacGregor - Sustainability that came from non events

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The Good People Podcast

Episodes

Weh Yeoh - Good charities die young

Geraldine Hickey - The real stories beneath the comedy

Louise Larkin - The friend you never knew you had

Cassie Walker - Happiness, Health, and Band T-Shirts that Save The World

Marrs Coiro - AI is coming to get you.... educated??

Tommy Quick and David Jones - We rode 'round the land down under

Dr Matthew Read - Putting AI Technology Under The Knife

Emma MacGregor - Sustainability that came from non events

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