Welcome to this week's BE NICE CHALLENGE, a mini-episode in which this week's super nice guest challenges to YOU to make your world, and by extension, THE WORLD, a nicer place. 10% nicer, that's all we ask. This week’s challenge is laid down by acclaimed writer, comedian, podcast and talkshow host SPIKE FERESTEN. Spike is known for his work on Seinfeld, David Letterman, and hosting his own Talkshow with Spike Feresten. He currently hosts the popular podcast Spike's Car Radio. This is a ONE...

Comedy writer Spike Ferensten finds himself at the mercy of the moderators Spike Ferensten is our neighbor. Sort of. He doesn't come over to borrow cups of sugar or peek over the fence when we have conversations, but Spike met Tod through posts on Nextdoor. The most wonderful horrible app in existence. Nextdoor: That hyperlocal social network that can make a bucolic charming neighborhood seem like a crime-ridden hellhole. The thing is, Nextdoor has the potential to be a really cool,...

Welcome to this week's BE NICE CHALLENGE. This 4-minute episode consists of our current guest’s challenge to YOU to make your world, and by extension, THE WORLD, a nicer place. 10% nicer, that's all we ask. This week’s challenge is laid down by MELINDA WENNER MOYER, author of How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--from Tots to Teens. Take a listen, take the challenge, and let us know how it went, won't you please? Oh, and pass the challenge on to...

Mother and science writer Melinda Wenner Moyer has a word for it A couple of months ago, one of our Super Nice Club members sent over a link to the book How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting—from Tots to Teens. Of course, the title intrigued us ...as did the goal. So we took a look, and were immediately charmed by the writing chops of this week's guest, Melinda Wenner Moyer. And, seriously, is there anything more impactful we can do than to...

If you can put one foot in front of the other, you can do this week’s Be Nice Challenge Welcome to this week's BE NICE CHALLENGE. This brief episode consists of our current guest’s challenge to YOU to make your world, and by extension, THE WORLD, a nicer place. If you listened to last week‘s Nice Work podcast with musician, wanderer and Super Nice human JW Francis, you'll know a couple of things at least. You’ll likely agree that his indie jingle-jangle gets your feet a-moving,...

Musician and explorer JW Francis Wanders through Nice Work! JW Francis is a fascinating young human. We can't summarize it any better than his Spotify bio: Raised in Paris, living in New York City, assistant to a Nobel Prize Winner, licensed New York City tour guide and Murder Mystery business owner, JW Francis is a super nice musician whose brand new album, "Wanderkid" is a thing of beauty. His brand of lo-fi, utterly irresistible bedroom dream-pop takes its lead from the city...

Welcome to this week's BE NICE CHALLENGE. This 4-minute episode consists of our current guest’s challenge to YOU to make your world, and by extension, THE WORLD, a nicer place. 10% nicer, that's all we ask. This week’s challenge is laid down by AMANDA RAVENHILL ,executive director of the Buckminster Fuller Institute and cofounder of Project Drawdown. Do you have the SPINE to tackle her challenge? And are you into winning cool stuff? If so, press play!

AMANDA RAVENHILL is the Executive Director of the Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI if you like acronyms which lots of people seem to, which we think is slightly disturbing in that it's another paper cut against full-throated language) + cofounder of PROJECT DRAWDOWN (PD), the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming. Amanda is dedicated to the actually SAVING THE WORLD. Today, not tomorrow. So, if that kind of big mission (BM) inspires you, listen in, listen up and...

The very first NICE WORK! podcast’s BE NICE CHALLENGE. These will be bi-weekly mini-episodes that focus entirely on our current guest’s challenge to YOU to make your world, and by extension, THE WORLD, a nicer place. Even just a little. This week’s challenge is laid down by PAULA LOOS, founder of Toiless Toilet Paper. Listen to Paula talk dirty in Episode #79.... and be sure to listen to her challenge and let us know if you participated by posting to IG or FB. Pretty please? This is a brand...

Best episode ever or pure potty talk? You decide. Joining us is super nice PAULA LOOS, founder of TOILESS TOILET PAPER and passionate advocate, somewhat paradoxically, of a toilet paper-free world. > HOW TO WIPE YOUR BUM | The Four-Step Process> Front to back or back to front?> How to achieve a great Outcome, every day> The beautiful bidet> Balancing new passions with old jobs> Working together to save 30,000 trees per day> The Clean Wipe Holy GrailListen in and pass...

Iconic bass guitarist, chef and super nice human GREG NORTON of Hüsker Dü joins Nice Work! to rap about: > His brand-spanking-new international punk rock super band: ULTRABOMB! > The complete Hüsker Dü origin story> Why record stores matter(ed)> Moving from the stage to the kitchen> The importance of being nice to yourself And lots more, of course. So give a listen, share, subscribe, share, subscribe, share, comment, comment, feedback, talk with us, stay nice, subscribe and...

“As I continue to travel around the world, I am still consistently surprised at the treatment of women, the degradation of women, violence against women, taboos about women’s menstruation and menopause, accusing women of being witches and inflicting punishment and even death. It is shocking that women are treated this way in the 21st century. Violence against women in its various forms is the most pervasive public health and human rights issue.” That’s a mighty strong quote from this week’s...

Artist-musician-dj-producer-human-tennis player EMMETT KAI shares his philosophies and creative process, but also his struggles with mental health, the classic ‘big fish small pond’ syndrome that keeps a lot of people from fulfilling their potential, and much more. Listen to hear his brand new single HAPPY GO LUCKY which is a big banger summer jam and get to know a young artist who is rising high in our world.If you like Emmett’s music, share it far and wide! Independent artists rely on...

If you’re a parent or teacher, you’ll want to take a listen to this episode!LORI WOODLEY is the cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of ALL IT TAKES, a non-profit organization that equips youth and educators with essential emotional intelligence skills to successfully navigate their lives and support their communities.They teach young people at critical life stages to practice empathy, compassion, initiative, responsibility, and purpose in order to create sustainable, positive outcomes. In...

VICTOR LYTVINENKO and his wife SARAH founded Raleigh Denim Workshop, where they make some of the world's very finest handcrafted denim jeans (among other things). And guess how much they knew about their industry before they jumped in? Nada. Could it be that passion counts every bit as much as expertise? Listen in, meet a cool new human and get inspired to pursue your passion.In this episode, we talk with Victor about:> The serious super niceness of selvedge denim fetishism.  > Antique...

GREAT GUEST ALERT!!! BRENDAN LEONARD thinks we all need to spend more time doing things we love, going to places that make us feel small, remembering to laugh at ourselves, and getting a little cold, tired, and scared every once in a while. Most of his work as a writer centers around adventure, travel, and human experiences with both of those. He is a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside. His stories have appeared in Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure,...

Alongside his climbing partner the incredible Tommy Caldwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Caldwell), KEVIN JORGESON was the first to successfully complete a free climb of the Dawn Wall of El Capitan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Capitan) in Yosemite National Park (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park). This was a huge, huge event broadcast live around the world. Even President Obama phoned Kevin to congratulate him for this epic feat. Watch the incredible...

MOLLY ROSE is Program Coordinator at BURNERS WITHOUT BORDERS, an absolutely super nice nonprofit organization that promotes activities around the globe that support a community's inherent capacity to thrive by encouraging innovative approaches to disaster relief and grassroots initiatives that make a positive impact. In other words, they help people. And communities in need. Because they’re burners they bring a special skillset and approach that is making lasting, super nice changes all over...

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ED GAMESTER is a multi-discipline performer, specialising in action, comedy and World's Strongest Man competitions.He lives in his mobile Guild Hall (old moving van) on the roads of the United Kingdom, touring the country making TV and films, playing live music, filming documentary content, wrestling, competing in feats of strength and spreading the gospel of The Guild. > Pushing back against the 80/20 rule > Why efficiency and productivity are anti-human > Strongest Man Competition...

TAYLOR WHITE is a super nice figurative muralist and street artist whose work engages with the fundamental elements of being. Her work explores the way in which we experience the formless chaos of potential through being, and how the order we inhabit can sometimes dissolve backwards into the incredible complexity from which it emerged. She has exhibited all over the world and her story is a great one if you're interested in forging a career from your creative impulses. Lots of great tips and...

LENORE SKENAZY is founder of the Free Range Kids movement and president of Let Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence and resilience. She is also a speaker, blogger, syndicated columnist and best-selling author A mother who lives in Queens, her controversial decision to let her then-9-year-old son take the New York City subway home alone became a national story and prompted massive media attention. Let Grow, co-founded in 2018 with Daniel Shuchman, Dr. Peter Gray and Prof....

CHRISTOPHER SOREN KELLY has a brand new sci-fi movie out – and it’s a gem, definitely Super Nice Club approved. It’s called THE TANGLE. And you’re going to watch it, because it's amazing! Listen in to Chris talk about what it took to make The Tangle and what it takes to launch a major project when you don’t have resources. Whatever your project, limitations are excuses and ones that can be overcome by accentuating the skills and resources you already have. Christopher is also a meditation...

Bicycle adventurer and positivity pusher RYAN VAN DUZER is a born and bred mountain boy from the foothills of the Rockies. He's a TV host/content creator/motivational speaker ... and so much more ... who has literally ridden and climbed the path least traveled all over the globe. Ryan puts all his heart into inspiring people to get off their couches and explore this beautiful planet. Ryan is a bucket of sunshine and a bag of unicorn feathers all in one. You’re gonna love getting to know him...

Artist and art historian LUCIENNE ALLEN was born into a family of artists, and in her case rather accomplished and famous artists. Her grandmother was Lucienne Bloch, the widely renowned muralist, photographer and sculptor. She had a close friendship with Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and together they formed a mutual admiration society that lasted a lifetime. If you’re a Frida or Diego fan, this is a talk that should interest you. Lucienne’s great grandfather was a name familiar to most...