Good Tidings Podcast: Recent Episodes
Larry Harper
This charitable monthly podcast is hosted by the Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation, Larry Harper, and will highlight and inspire a community of givers. From Athletes, Artists and Activists, I look forward to sharing their stories that highlight the true goodness in people.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today’s episode, Larry chats with his longtime friend, San Francisco Giants legendary broadcast and 13-time Emmy Award winner, Duane Kuiper. This podcast highlights Duane’s journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to dreaming of someday becoming a Major League Baseball player. Duane shares what a blessing it was to be traded from the Cleveland Indians to the San Francisco Giants, including a funny story about how he once tried to block the trade. The conversation continues as Duane reflects on how he transitioned from player to broadcaster in a single weekend— a rare path, as only a handful of play-by-play broadcasters are former players. Larry also shares with the audience that Duane has been nominated five times for Baseball’s Hall of Fame as a broadcaster, a recognition long overdue. They close out the conversation by discussing many ways Duane has supported and engaged with community-focused programs throughout his more than four decades with the Giants organization.
This episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, finds host Larry Harper, sitting in the dugout of Oracle Park just prior to a Giants game interviewing the first female coach in MLB history – Alyssa Nakken. The conversation starts out with Alyssa sharing her love of softball and baseball while growing up in the Northern California town of Woodland.
Alyssa shares with Larry how her opportunity came to be with the Giants. Coach Nakken discusses her passion for helping women thrive in a male dominated sport and how the Giants have provided that access. Earlier this year, she succeeded Buster Posey as the Commissioner for the Junior Giants – the flagship program for the Giants Community Fund. Alyssa is a firm believer, that so many life skills can be learned on a baseball field where 30,000 kids can play for free thanks to this program. Good Tidings is the official partner of the San Francisco Giants in building the fields for Junior Giants.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. On today’s episode, Larry interviews Founder of Eastside College Preparatory, Chris Bischof. Larry and Chris start off by discussing Chris’ lifelong passion for education. While an undergrad student at Stanford, he felt drawn to the East Palo Alto community. He first started his outreach there by running an afterschool program called Shoot for the Stars. This passion increased and led Chris to founding Eastside College Preparatory. What first started with 9 students on a park bench has grown into an over 5-acre campus with state-of-the-art school facilities, resources, and on-campus dorms for students. Larry and Chris end the conversation by reflecting on a decade’s long partnership between the Good Tidings Foundation and Eastside Prep and how they plan to continue partnering in the future.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. On today’s episode, Larry interviews Humanitarian and Dodger Legend – Steve Garvey. The conversation begins with Steve reminiscing on his impressive baseball career where he holds some records that will likely never be broken, and how from day one as a youngster, he was destined to be a Dodger. Steve now spends all of his time helping numerous charities through his role as the Los Angeles Dodgers Community Ambassador. And the interview winds up with Larry and Steve talking about working together on the recently opened LeRoy Neiman Art Studio in Los Angeles.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Larry interviews his new friend and Good Tidings partner, Grammy Winner Sara Bareilles. The interview takes place in Sara’s hometown of Eureka, California at the opening of the new "Sara Studio" at the Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods. They talk about how this unique partnership was born, all the good they hope to do in the future and Sara's amazing career.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world all for the benefit of others, while aiming to inspire a community of givers! On today's episode, Larry interviews former Major League Pitcher and Inspirational Speaker – Dave Dravecky. His is a story of comebacks, hope, kindness and determination.
In this months episode, Larry visits with his long-time friend, American baseball legend, Vida Blue. Vida shares many stories about growing up in the south in the 50's and how he picked cotton to get enough money to buy his first baseball glove. The episode continues with stories of his amazing baseball career and how he has spent most of his time in retirement helping children's causes.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This monthly podcast highlights what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world for the benefit of others, and it aims to inspire a community of givers! Today, Larry interviews friend and four-time Olympian, Brenda Villa! Brenda joins the show to talk about her career in water polo, as well as the ways in which her sport has opened doors to extensive community work. Brenda has cemented her place as a water polo legend, having medaled at four Olympics, earned the status of water polo player of the decade, and more.
On today's episode, Larry interviews San Francisco Giants legend, Mike Krukow, a man treasured for his performance on the field, story-driven work in the broadcast booth, and commitment to a number of charitable efforts. Larry & Mike reminisce about growing up in the same town and their love of the game of baseball.
In this episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, Larry sits down in Manhattan Beach, CA with his friend Kris Primacio, CEO of the International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO). Hear about the evidence-based, inclusive, safe surf therapy, and how the organization aims to accomplish this by growing the surf therapy sector. Kris explains, how Surf Therapy offers demonstrable benefits to vulnerable youth, adults healing from trauma, veterans and first responders, and people with mental and physical disabilities. She goes onto to share that this soon will be a prescription based way of healing.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry is getting you ready for baseball season with this month's guest: the reigning National League Manager of the Year for the San Francisco Giants, Gabe Kapler. Gabe goes in depth on his new charitable venture - Pipeline For Change - that works to diversify the leadership in sports, especially baseball. He goes on to talk about using his Managerial platform for good and where this motivation was born from.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry is at the Malibu Canyon ranch of this month's guest: musician and equine therapist Kiki Ebsen! Larry and Kiki start talking about what it was like to grow up with such a famous father. They continue their chat delving into Kiki's own impressive career as a musician. The interview wraps up with the two conversing about Kiki's charity - The Healing Equine Ranch.
Today, Larry sits down with Grammy winner and Oscar-nominated Bay Area treasure, Huey Lewis. Listen as Huey describes going from busking on the streets of Europe to the hottest group in the 80's. You will also learn about the decades-long dedication he has committed to so many charities. Hear this story and more on this latest episode!
Welcome to the Good Tidings podcast with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry sits down in Davenport, CA for a conversation with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, one of his own more recent personal mentors and the author of the best-selling book "Blue Mind". Larry and Wallace chat about how being in the ocean has helped Larry’s fight against dementia. They discuss how a Marine Biologist has become a leader in brain health. The conversation wraps up with a talk about Wallace's charity See Turtles.
Join us for this episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, with host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry interviews Rhonda Harper, Founder of Black Girl Surf and Inkwell Surf and Skate Club, focusing on her career int he Coast Guard along with a background in surfing and how she uses it for good. Hear of Rhonda’s story on how a black girl growing up in Kansas City would make her mark in providing girls of color a voice in the world of surfing.
Join us for this episode of the Good Tidings podcast, with host Larry Harper—Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation.Today, Larry invites guest Brandon Crawford, shortstop for the San Francisco Giants. Brandon talks about making a generous contribution to rebuild Gilman Field with Good Tidings and the Giants Community Fund. The field lies in the shadows that once was Candlestick Park where Brandon watched the Giants play as a kid.
Welcome to the Good Tidings podcast, where host Larry Harper interviews professionals who catalyze and encourage a community of givers. Today’s guest, John Lynch, brings a refreshingly positive conversation. The GM for the San Francisco 49ers and newly enshrined Hall of Famer, shares his reasons for being so socially conscious.
In this episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, host Larry Harper, founder of the Good Tidings Foundation, interviews another inspiring giver: Kimi Werner. Kimi is a Champion freediver and spearfisher woman, a hobby she began out of passion. Kimi provides inspiration for young people every day, proving to them that they can turn their passion into a profession. Kimi also shares the experience of partnering with Good Tidings on the creation of an art studio on Oahu's North Shore.
Join us for this episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, with host Larry Harper—Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world for the benefit of others, in order to inspire a community of givers! Today, Larry invites guest Eddie Donnellan, Founder of the MeWater Foundation.
MeWater Foundation is a nonprofit organization run by surfers and mental health professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. They provide day and overnight surf camps to deserving youth, families, and groups, with a mental health approach to mindfulness, empowerment, and exposure to the ocean. Eddie is also one of the stars of FishPeople, a Netflix documentary about people whose lives have been transformed by the sea.
Join us for this episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, with host Larry Harper—Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world for the benefit of others, while inspiring a community of givers! Today, Larry invites guest Ayesha Curry, Co-Founder of the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Launched back in 2019 with her husband Stephen, E.L.P. tackles the three pillars the family believes is crucial to the development of a healthy child
Join us for this episode of the Good Tidings Podcast, with host Larry Harper—Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. Today, Larry invites guests and Co-Founders of Bombas Socks, Dave Heath and Randy Goldberg. The idea for the company came quite organically. While scrolling on Facebook one day, Randy came across the fact that socks are the most requested clothing item in homeless shelters. The two had always wanted to start a business together, and after hearing this fact, they felt called to tackle the issue.
Today, Larry invites guest and Grammy-Winning Singer/Songwriter & Guitarist Kenny Loggins. Kenny's passion for music was inspired heavily by The Beatles as well as Bob Dylan, and later folk artists like James Taylor. Kenny wrote the classic song, Danny’s Song at 17 for his brother Danny at the birth of his first son. Instead of studying for high school finals, he wrote the song House at Pooh Corner. You will hear how giving back is part of Kenny's ethos of being an artist including performing for the Good Tidings Foundation.
Host Larry Harper invites his special guest and professional baseball player, Buster Posey, on to talk about baseball and his impact on the realm of pediatric cancer through BP28. They start out by reflecting on Buster's amazing career and then onto his calling to help children in so many ways
In this episode of the Good Tidings podcast, host Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation, sits down with friend and philanthropic co-collaborator Jennifer Azzi. Jennifer is a basketball Hall of Famer, an Olympic gold medalist, and an NCAA champion, among many other things.And indeed, Jennifer has capitalized on her influence to bring much social change, believing that sports franchises, individual athletes, and even universities have a responsibility to give back to the community. As a student, athlete, member of larger franchises, and now leader at the University of San Francisco, Jennifer has long felt the urge to give of herself, and through investment in the hope-giving STEAM program at Rosa Parks Elementary School, to efforts to uplift Marin City and provide it with a gym as a community hub, to running a basketball clinic at the White House, Jennifer has taken countless steps to foster justice and equity in her community, encourage girls and women to dream about options open to them, and intentionally brought fellow collaborators alongside of her in the process.
In this episode of the Good Tidings podcast, host Larry Harper, founder of the Good Tidings Foundation, kicks off the second season of the show by interviewing the man who is likely the best Bay Area athlete-philanthropist of all time: Ronnie Lott. Ronnie is a four-time Superbowl champion, an NFL Hall of Famer, and the founder of All Stars Helping Kids. His work with All Stars and other charitable organizations demonstrates the deeper reality of his commitment to giving back, which - over and above his sports career - defines Ronnie’s legacy.
In this episode of the Good Tidings podcast, host Larry Harper, founder of the Good Tidings Foundation, brings the debut season of the podcast to a close by interviewing his friend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Alice Cooper. Listeners will likely recognize Alice as an American music icon, but throughout the conversation, they will see that he is also a compassionate giver through his Solid Rock Teen Centers.
In this episode of the Good Tidings podcast, host Larry Harper, founder of the Good Tidings Foundation, interviews another inspiring giver, his friend CC Sabathia. CC was a star professional baseball pitcher, who is committed to giving back to his community through his PitCCh In Foundation and through his work for racial justice. Having known him for decades, Larry is proudest of CC not for his HOF baseball career, but for who he is as a man, father, and social activist.
Today’s special guest on the Good Tidings Podcast is none other than Grammy Award winner, Jason Mraz. Host Larry Harper welcomes Mraz and highlights his philanthropy and kindness. You will learn about Mraz growing up and gravitating towards music while in elementary school. You will hear what it was like for Mraz to be living his dream and some of the risks that he took. He talks about the best part of his career involving his foundation and how he gets to give for fun! You will also learn how Mraz is supporting the movements he believes in and the meaning behind his new album Look for the Good!
This inaugural episode of the Good Tidings podcast introduces the show, which will provide monthly episodes highlighting and inspiring a community of givers. The show is hosted by the Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation, Larry Harper, and this month, Larry sits down in Lake Tahoe with highly successful Olympic volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings. In addition to her involvement in sport, Kerri is committed to faith and family, along with giving back to society. When Larry thinks of the great and good people he knows, Kerri is at the top of the list, making her the perfect conversation partner to kick off this podcast series! For full show notes go to https://goodtidings.org