Logo
    Search

    About this Episode

    A podcast all about the power of optimism. Life is Good co-founders Bert and John Jacobs sit down with musicians, athletes, business leaders and inspiring folks of all kinds to help shift the cultural conversation away from the negative and focus together with listeners on growing the good. Each conversation is both playful and deep, as each guest brings their own style of positive energy and real wisdom to the table. Listeners hear real, unfiltered conversations about the role optimism plays in their lives. And each episode ends with a dramatic ping pong showdown in which the winner gets to donate to their charity of choice. New episodes are available Thursday mornings. The debut episode featuring Ringo Starr premieres June 13th. Behind-the-scenes are available on Life is Good’s YouTube.

    Recent Episodes from Life is Good Ping Podcast

    Scott Avett

    Scott Avett

    While on tour in Vermont, Bert and John caught up with Scott Avett from The Avett Brothers. Hear the Jacobs' brothers audition poorly for the band, and talk with the singer/songwriter on working with family, authenticity, & The Tasmanian Devil.

    Learn more about Scott’s charity of choice, St. Jude Children's Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/

    See the The Avett Brother's on tour https://www.theavettbrothers.com/

    Go behind the scenes of this episode at www.Lifeisgood.com/podcast.

    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget Moynahan

    You’ve seen her on CBS’s Blue Bloods, Sex and the CityCoyote Ugly and more, now hear actress/author Bridget Moynahan’s chat with Bert & John on why being a role model & believing in others is #SomethingGood.

    Learn more about Bridget’s charity of choice, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp at https://www.holeinthewallgang.org/ 

    Get Bridget’s new book – Our Shoes, Our Selves – Available now everywhere.

    Go behind the scenes of this episode at www.Lifeisgood.com/podcast.

     

    Michelle Poler

    Michelle Poler

    If snakes, spiders, or skydiving give you the chills, you’ll want to hear Bert and John’s conversation with Michelle Poler of Hello Fears about what happened when she faced 100 of her biggest fears in 100 days. In addition to facing her own fears, she inspired a social movement empowering millions to step outside of the comfort zone and tap into their full potential.

    Learn more about Michelle’s charity of choice, The Life is Good Kids Foundation at https://content.lifeisgood.com/kidsfoundation/

    Get inspired by the Hello Fears Movement: https://www.hellofears.com/

    Go behind the scenes of this episode at www.Lifeisgood.com/podcast.

    Katie Couric

    Katie Couric

    Focusing on what matters is what award-winning journalist Katie Couric does best. Hear Katie’s chat with Bert & John on the importance of staying positive in a world filled with negative news on this week’s Ping Podcast. Plus, we see Katie’s competitive side during a ping pong battle for the ages.

    Learn more about Katie Couric’s charity of choice, Stand Up to Cancer https://standuptocancer.org/

    Go behind the scenes of this episode at www.Lifeisgood.com/podcast.

     

    Aly Raisman

    Aly Raisman

    Aly Raisman wants to remind you that life is good. Bert and John chatted with her about the importance of taking time to get to know yourself and which topping she’d put on her gold medal if she had to eat it. Plus, the guys hit the Ping Pong table with the six-time gold medalist for a good cause. Did they crush this world class athlete at pong? Find out!

    Learn more about Aly's charity of choice, Darkness to Light: https://www.d2l.org/

    Ringo Starr

    Ringo Starr

    Iconic Beatles drummer and rock superstar Ringo Starr sits down with Bert & John to chat about what he’s most grateful for, how he stays grounded, his passion for broccoli (who knew?), and his one and only birthday wish. All this and a game of ping pong on the kickoff episode of the Life is Good Ping Podcast. 

    Join Ringo at noon your local time around the world on July 7th to celebrate Peace and Love for his birthday. Find an event near you: http://bit.ly/PeaceandLove7

    Introducing Life is Good Ping Podcast

    Introducing Life is Good Ping Podcast

    A podcast all about the power of optimism. Life is Good co-founders Bert and John Jacobs sit down with musicians, athletes, business leaders and inspiring folks of all kinds to help shift the cultural conversation away from the negative and focus together with listeners on growing the good. Each conversation is both playful and deep, as each guest brings their own style of positive energy and real wisdom to the table. Listeners hear real, unfiltered conversations about the role optimism plays in their lives. And each episode ends with a dramatic ping pong showdown in which the winner gets to donate to their charity of choice. New episodes are available Thursday mornings. The debut episode featuring Ringo Starr premieres June 13th. Behind-the-scenes are available on Life is Good’s YouTube.