#33 Can You Hear that Wild Harmony?

#33 Can You Hear that Wild Harmony?

Author: Texas Monthly October 19, 2020 Duration: 42:42
This episode features stories from our hosts as they share the quintessential optimism found in playing and listening to music. 
Andrew shares his personal experience of being in the drum corps as a teenager, Owen talks about an inspiring family from Houston who battled COVID while still playing music, and Chelsea shares a video of Brazilian pianist João Carlos Martins, who regained the ability to play the piano via bionic gloves. 

There's a particular kind of conversation that feels like a deep breath of fresh air, and that's what you'll find within Good Newscast. Created as part of the Texas Optimism Project and brought to you by Texas Monthly, this series moves beyond simple good news to examine how a hopeful perspective is built and sustained. Hosts Owen Egerton, Chelsea Francis, and Andrew Roush guide these discussions with a genuine curiosity, treating optimism not as a naive outlook but as a practical tool for engaging with the world. Their episodes are less about headlines and more about the underlying ideas-the thought-starters and personal stories-that can reshape a day or even a mindset. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful, warm dialogue among friends who are genuinely interested in where hope comes from and how it manifests in everyday life, from small personal interactions to broader cultural shifts. Sponsored by Frost Bank, the show deliberately focuses on the constructive, the uplifting, and the possible, offering a necessary counterbalance in a noisy media landscape. It’s a space designed not to ignore complexity, but to explore how we navigate it with a sense of purpose and connection.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 35

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Podcast Episodes
#35 Finding Beauty in the Chaos of 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:15
This year was full of ups and downs and in the final episode of 2020 the hosts look back at a few things that brought them joy and hope in a tumultuous time. Chelsea talks about finding time to get through her reading li…
#34 What Happens When We Start with Thanks(giving)? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:33
In the November episode, Owen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss the importance of gratitude in your everyday perspective. The hosts discuss beginning with giving thanks and the beginning of Thanksgiving.
#32 Virtual Classrooms & Real-World Lessons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
This episode features stories of people being resourceful while learning in this new era of education. What does our education look like now? What can students of today do to make the world a better place in the future?
#31 Go on with Your Good Self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
Episode 31 of Good Newscast continues the discussion of how self-care in the midst of challenging situations is inherently optimistic. Our hosts look to people who use wonder, humor, or self-compassion to serve others an…
#30 When Being Selfish is Actually Good [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:40
This episode gets personal, as each host reveals how they have worked to be more optimistic at home and in life through mantras, therapy, and perspectives. The common thread is a focus on one’s self to improve overall ou…
#29 Movers & Shakers & Trailblazers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:45
In “Movers & Shakers & Trailblazers,” the hosts consider how movement inspires others to pursue new activities and break down boundaries.
#28 Education is a Form of Progress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:11
In the latest episode of Good Newscast our hosts Owen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss finding hope, empathy, and perspective from historically underrepresented voices.
#27 Doing More vs. Doing Less [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:09
In this month's episode of the Good Newscast, hosts Owen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss optimism and Productivity. The episode focuses on what it means to be productive in today's world, and how we can approach productivit…
#26 Finding Optimism in the Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
Owen, Chelsea, and Andrew discuss the different ways optimism can impact the act of traveling - from the preparation to the experience to the post-vacation reflection.
#25: Time for a Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:08
For some people change is scary and for others it’s liberating. From change over time to changing our minds, this episode focuses on ideas where change and optimism overlap.