The Optimistic Spin is a break from the depressing news of the day as Mike and Liz put the spotlight on people that inspire us all. With back to back segments of their weekend radio show, without the commercials, it's a look on the bright side, restoring faith in humanity. Inspiring stories about real people doing really cool things for other people; stories you don't usually hear about on the news.
From Veterans Day 2017, a very personal, uninterrupted interview with my longtime friend, Paula Pedene, one of the very first VA Healthcare whistleblowers. She tells her story. And by the way, after 37 some years of serving our country and veterans, she is still going strong doing just that, including organizing the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade - the parade she founded 21 years ago.
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This episode, Best of 2017-2, spotlights 2 stories from 2017. Pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
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In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
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Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend radio show, back to back!
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In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news!
If you like our podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it! We might just read it on an upcoming episode! It really helps more friends find us so they can take a break from all the depressing news of the day. We all need to hear something positive once in awhile, right?
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A special Veterans Day episode: 2 Interviews: Paula Pedene, one of the first VA whistle blowers tells her story, and, Rich Mulder, recent Afghanistan combat vet.
First, I talked with Rich Mulder of Liberty Performance Training. A former Army officer, Rich graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2009. He served five years in the Infantry, completing Air Assault, Airborne, and Ranger Schools as well as a combat tour to Afghanistan, where he led over 120 dismounted patrols and earned the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Next, A personal interview with my longtime friend, Paula Pedene, one of the very first VA whistle blowers. She tells her story. And by the way, after 37 some years of serving our country and veterans, she is still going strong doing just that, including organizing the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade - the parade she founded 21 years ago.
And Liz has a special Fun Facts Segment.
Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news! Pics, vids and highlights on our website - www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
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Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it, and a special "Thank You!" to all who have served our great country!
In this episode, 4 More Great Stories with pics, vids, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
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In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, highlights and video on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news!
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In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
This podcast is all the segments of last weekend's one hour radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news!
If you like the podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it! We might just read it on an upcoming episode! It really helps more friends find us so they can take a break from all the depressing news of the day. We all need to hear something positive once in awhile, right?
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In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
This podcast is all the segments of last weekend’s one hour radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news!
If you like this podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it! We might just read it on an upcoming episode! It really helps more friends find us so they can take a break from all the depressing news of the day. We all need to hear something positive once in awhile, right?
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In this episode, 3 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
This podcast is all the segments of last weekend's one hour radio show, , back to back, with no commercials or news!
If you like our podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it! We might just read it on an upcoming episode! It really helps more friends find us so they can take a break from all the depressing news of the day. We all need to hear something positive once in awhile, right?
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In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
This podcast is all the segments of last weekend's one hour radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news!
If you like our podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it! We might just read it on an upcoming episode! It really helps more friends find us so they can take a break from all the depressing news of the day. We all need to hear something positive once in awhile, right?
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In this episode, 3 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news!
If you like our podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it! We might just read it on an upcoming episode! It really helps more friends find us so they can take a break from all the depressing news of the day. We all need to hear something positive once in awhile, right?
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In this episode, 3 great stories with show notes, pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
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There have been hundreds, maybe thousands of unsung heroes of Hurricane Harvey. On this special edition of, The Optimistic Spin, you'll hear some of the early heroes, and those they rescued.
And, on Liz’s Fun Facts, some "Texas Tweets!"
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
And right in the middle of the show, it's Liz's Fun Facts - about pizza!
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pics and vids, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, A follow up to a story from three years ago, when it was real puppy love between two golden retrievers. Find out who’s in love now! Picture on our website.
Our second story is about an Uber driver who drove more than the extra mile for a stranded couple who were in the process of eloping! Picture on our website.
Our third story finds a policemen who sings to the lady who made the 911 call! She asked, he sang, and you'll hear him sing! Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about Donut Boy - this 9 year old was recently on the Steve Harvey show, and he is melting police hearts across the country! Picture and video on our website.
And right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, an inspiring 15 year old lost everything, then spent all his money to help the firefighters. This is some kid! Picture on our website.
Our second story is about a wedding reception, with no bride and no groom! Wedding called off 1 week before, but the reception was paid for. Guess who came? Picture on our website.
In our third story, hear her describe it moments after she accomplished it - an 8 year old girl who just set a world’s record - she climbed pretty high to do it! Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is another world record, this time by a senior - hear her describe it! Picture on our website.
And right in the middle of the show, it’s Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, doing something nice for a dad on Father’s day snowballs.
Our second story is an incredible story of a lost Vets wooden foot locker filled with priceless memories, found, by another Vet! Picture on our website.
Our third story was about a purse found 25 years later! Where and how? Amazing! Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about applied first aid, and she learned it from the book, Hunger Games! Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, after an all nighter, exhausted firefighters go to breakfast, and guess who pays? Picture on our website.
Our second story an amazing rip-tide beach rescue. Picture on our website.
Our third story Allstate finds an old TV ad that brings tears to the whole family. Picture on our website.
And in our fourth story, he proposed where? And it literally stopped the show? And then…. Picture on our website.
And, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, this guy is 100 and he’s doing what? Every week? Picture on our website.
Our second story I call, “Black and White” - you’ll find out why. Picture on our website.
Our third story was about a truck with some horrible, trashy grafitti - find out what happened when he pulled into an auto repair place. Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about, what? A dress? Not just any old dress, a wedding dress. Not just any old wedding dress, but a very, very, very old wedding dress! Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Our third story was about the police being called to a block party because of a complaint - what they did when they got there was just plain unexpected! Picture on our website. * And our fourth story was about a Vet who served his fellow Vets his whole life - his final act stunned everyone! Picture on our website. * And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, he’s been hanging out with the Pittsburgh Pirates for 81 years! Another inspiring senior! Picture on our website.
Our second story finds a black lab, riding the bus, a lot, by himself! Picture on our website.
Our third story was about a police officer, in his spare time, puts on superhero costumes - this story has an unexpected twist! Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about Adele, reaching out after the London fire. Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories of people going the extra mile, with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, a teen lifeguard on his first day; a day he’ll never forget. Picture on our website.
Our second story is about the police in Texas cooling a guy off, literally! Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a guy who jumped into a moving car! A heroic act! Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about hi-tech entering the world of search and rescue, and it’s really going to help! Picture on our website..
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, it’s a special show - featuring unsung heroes of the Revolutionary war. Some people you may not have ever heard about.
In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories of people going the extra mile, with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, a routine haircut for an autistic boy leads the long time barber to go the extra mile, in a minivan. Picture on our website..
Our second story is about a brave ballet dancer who risked his life and went the extra mile, jumping on the subway tracks to save a man’s life. Find out why he hasn’t been dancing for the last month! Picture our website.
Our third story is about a bus driver who has moved on to another job, but, as school ended, he went the extra mile for all the kids. Picture our website
And our fourth story is about a romantic guy who went the extra mile in his marriage proposal - never heard of anything like this before! Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, flames, and quick actions by this young man. Picture our website.
Our second story is about graduation portraits - somebody is lending a hand. Picture our website.
Our third story is about a very unlikely Harvard grad. Hear her tell her story! Picture our website.
And our fourth story is about a very cool reunion, 19 years after he saved her life. Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, a perceptive hair stylist, Picture on our website..
Our second story is about a 22 year old who stopped a worldwide virus.
Our third story, spotlights homeless heroes in Manchester Picture our website.
And our fourth story is about losing weight to save someone else's life. Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, Darth Vader is alive and well in Tennessee! We’ve even got a picture of him and his his birth certificate on our website.
Our second story is about a screaming baby on a plane. What did the airline do about this? Picture our website.
Our third story was literally life and death for a family of 4, trapped in their truck, upside in the water! Picture our website.
And our fourth story is about a special tip for a waitress.Picture our website
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, her wallet, with 1600 bucks in cash, is missing! Picture our website..
Our second story is a special surprise retirement party for a very special guy. Picture our website.
In our third story a school bus full of kids is on fire! Picture our website.
And our fourth story is about a 9 year old does something really cool for our serving military. Picture our website.
Our "Takeaways" on this show is all about Memorial Day - remembering those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, her money order is missing! Gone! Guess who found it? Picture our website..
Our second story is about a whole lotta hair, and for a good reason. Picture our website.
Our third story happened on an airplane - little eyes were watching. Picture our website.
And our fourth story really touched both our hearts..I almost lost it on the air..a very kind act to one of our wounded vets. Pictures our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, a 15 year old gets great self esteem help from an unlikely place and person!
Our second story is about travel guru, Rick Steives and how he is giving back in a big, big way. Picture our website. .
Our third story is about a tool library - yes you can check out (not rent) a tool for your home project. And that’s not all! Picture our website.
And our fourth story is about 2 guys running together in the recent London Marathon, nine years later. What a story! Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Up first, a 7 foot long receipt for...ice cream? Picture on our website.
Our second story is about the biggest GoFundMe campaign I’ve heard of. Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a 7 year old boy who did something to cheer up the police who he knew were sad from a terrible loss. Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about a teenager’s experiment that is literally out of this world! Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story mom is trying to grocery shop and her baby is screaming! Picture on our website.
Our second story, find out what a UPS driver does when he notices a house is on fire! Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a hero at the Charlotte airport. Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about getting your car repaired for free! Guess what the requirement is? Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, audio of a big guy who is a very big tipper.
Our second story is about a guy out of work on the street corner, doing what? Video on our website.
Our third story is a follow up to a story we did last fall about Jimmy, the Repo man. Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about an off duty cop, being heroic, in a donut shop! Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, a stolen library book is repaired and returned with a check and a note, after how many years? Picture on our website.
Our second story is about a long lost wallet, returned untouched, including the cash. Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a cabbie who just did the right thing.Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about an “on the cheap” Arizona wedding Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures, vids and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story every employee in this company gets a BIG bonus - everybody! Picture on our website.
Our second story a lady runs not one, not two, but seven marathons, back to back; and that’s not the half of it! Video on our website.
Our third story is about the teacher who just won the 1 million dollar prize as the world’s greatest teacher. Picture on our website.
And in our fourth story, an unnamed lady helps a dad out with a plane ticket for his daughter. Picture our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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Vids, pics and links of this episode are on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, a Harley in storage while he is deployed serving our country, but his wife is behind on storage payments. Picture on our website.
Our second story is about a vintage ‘72 VW van for sale for $40,000. Guess who bought it and for how much? Picture on our website.
Our third story is a life and death situation - an elderly woman crossing the train tracks freezes as the train is coming right at her!
And our fourth story will restore your faith in our youth. 20 year old Matthew has a Youtube channel and is opening people’s eyes about the homeless people he is interviewing. Two links to his Youtube channel on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In our first story, a quiet foggy night of fishing on a dock until and SUV plunges into the river! Picture on our website.
Our second story is is about an employee with some medical issues who makes a HUGE impression on a customer Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a 9-1-1 call: no time for paramedics to get there, he needs instructions on how to deliver the baby! Picture on our website.
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In this episode, 3 great stories, with pictures on our website.
In our first story, a white cop stops a young black man in a hoodie! This story is amazing! Picture on our website.
Our second story is about a senior asked out for a date. Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a 14 month old receiving an eviction notice. Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In our first story, a policemen being attacked; you’ll never guess who came to the rescue! Picture on our website.
Our second story is about a handwritten letter to the CEO of Google - about employment. Yes, handwritten! Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a shopping experience at Walmart; mom, dad and three kids. Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In our first story, Vanessa and David rushing to the hospital, but her baby is not going to wait! Audio from the delivery men! Picture on our website
In our second story, his stashed $8,000 ended up where? Picture on our website.
On our third story, a man in a Tesla S doing something heroic with his Tesla!
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In our first story, a charter school for adults to get their high school diploma, and it’s tuition free. Link Pictures on our website.
Our second story, a survivor of the Boston bombing is getting married this fall; guess who she’s gonna marry? Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a relentless UPS store owner who spent years trying to get a package to the right person. Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about a low life stealing girl scout cookie money, and of course it has a very happy ending. Picture on our website
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In our first story, some Trump supporters in a DC restaurant after the election and their waitress was in the Women’s march! Pictures on our website.
Our second story is about what one company did instead of shelling out 5 million bucks for a super bowl commercial.
Our third story is about a lady who miraculously survived a deadly tornado. Wait till you hear this one! Picture on our website.
And our fourth story is about a very, very special baker, with a very very amazing cookie. You’ll love this story! Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures and video on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, A SnowCat in Quebec falls through the ice and falls to the bottom of the lake. Kevin gets out, but his wife is still trapped. He’s going in after her! Listen to him describe it! Pictures on our website.
Our second story is about a very, very special college grad with a 4.0 average. Find our why she's so special. Picture on our website.
Our third story is about a petition to change the name of an international airport here in the US - you remember him, don’t you. His picture is on our website.
And our fourth* story*** is about a surgeon who operates on more than just the sick kids! He really does that? Pictures on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s FUN FACTS!
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures and video on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
In our first story, they carried a pregnant lady how far? In the snow? Wow!
Our second story is about someone writing to every country in the world. His book has just been published. Oh, and he’s 9 years old! Video and picture on our website.
Our third story is about Frozen princesses visiting sick kids. How cool an idea is this! Video on our website.
And our fourth story is about something that happened at checkout in a grocery store; simply amazing. Picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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If you like this podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it! We might just read it on an upcoming episode! It really helps more friends find us so they can take a break from all the depressing news of the day. We all need to hear something positive once in awhile, right?
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In this episode, 4 great stories, with pictures and video on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
First, a story of man who lost his job because he chose to be at the birth of his son on New Year's Day. A Picture of the whole family on the website.
Our second story is about a senior citizen who just set a new cycling record, and you won’t believe how old he is! See his picture on our website.
Our third story is pretty cool, and pretty funny too. I’ll just say, “Holy cow!” No, this cow didn’t jump over the moon, but….Video on our website.
And our 4th story is an amazing slackline rescue on a ski lift. We’ve got audio of the hero, and video on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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First, a really nice big tip to a pregnant waitress who really needed it. See a picture on our website.
Our second story is about a teen displaying some emergency super-hero strength. See a picture on our website.
Our third story is about an off duty firefighter realizing there was CO in the restaurant. See a picture on our website.
Our final story, puts the spotlight on a 4 year old and her kindness to a senior. See a picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, 2 stories, with pictures and a video on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
First, find out what Daryl has been doing, one on one, concerning racial tensions in the US. This story will blow your mind! Pictures on our website.
Our second story is about a family headed to the Grand Canyon for Christmas only to get stuck in the snow, with no cell service! A story of endurance and perseverance. “(Video on our website
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In this episode, our first radio show of the New Year, 2 great stories, with pictures and segments on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
First, a lady in great pain and sorrow, in a store, crying, is helped by a total stranger, a lady with purple hair. You gotta hear this.
Our second is an amazing story of a quadriplegic vet who recently received a double arm transplant. New arms! Photo on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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It’s been a great 2016! We hope our stories have inspired you and maybe to the point of doing something for someone else! Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it! 2017 is underway! Let's have A GREAT NEW YEAR!!
In this episode, our radio show (commercial free) from New Year’s Eve, 4 really cool stories, with pictures and segments on The Optimist Spin website. our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
First, what a local firefighter crew on Puyallup, Washington did on their own time to help a family a couple weeks ago. There’s a picture on our website.
Our second story is the police in Texas, and what happened over and over when they pulled people over for routine traffic stops, around Thanksgiving. There’s a picture on our website.
Our third story is about a high school teacher going to the World Series, last October. Find out how he got there!
Our final story of the year, appropriately, puts the spotlight on our military veterans. This one brings home the point of the impact small acts of kindness have on our heroes. Might need a tissue. There’s a picture on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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It’s been a great 2016! We hope our stories have inspired you and maybe to the point of doing something for someone else! Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it! Let’s all have a super 2017!
In this episode, a very special Christmas show! Mike and Liz each talk about their favorite Christmas song and why. And they play both songs. too. Videos of both songs on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
In this episode, 4 really cool stories, with pictures and a video on The Optimist Spin website.
First, A dog thief who thought he could outrun Alyssa! He picked the wrong girl to try and outrun!
Our second story is about, “Bag Ladies;” seriously, “Bag Ladies!” (Video and pictures on The Optimist Spin website
Our third story is about the youngest person I’ve ever heard of with a winning lotto ticket. Guess what she did with the loot? Picture on The Optimist Spin website
And our fourth story brought tears to my eyes - it’s about Jim, a Repo Man. Picture on The Optimist Spin website
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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In our first story, a lady is paying for free pet adoptions in Sacramento, Frontstreetshelter.org till the end of the year.
Our second story is about a letter to somewhere in Iceland, with no address, just a map on the envelope! Picture on our website: www.theoptimisticspin.com.
Our third story is about a pregnant woman on a bus with serious contractions. Mike relates a bus story about when his mom was pregnant with him!
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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Our first story is about a candy bar. Really? Yep. Someone stole it! Oh no! A picture of the note the thief left is on our website.
Our second story is about a very impressive teen and his very impressive water sprinkler. He won first prize! A picture is on our website, www.theoptimisticspin.com
Our third story is from Cedar City and what people there are doing for the men and women in blue. A picture is on our website.
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts!
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Our first story is about spreading kindness while eating healthy snacks. It’s KIND of awesome! Watch the video on our website, www.theoptimisticspin.com Our second story puts the spotlight on a group of superheroes who joined forces at a children’s hospital. Look! It’s Superman! See a picture is on our website, www.theoptimisticspin.com
Our third story takes place in a senior facility where an elderly woman’s life was saved by the Heimlich Maneuver - and you’ll never guess who performed it!
And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz’s Fun Facts! (Good choice again this week, Liz!)
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Our first story is about a couple trying really hard to have a baby - you’ll never guess what they did!
Our second story is all about a 6 year old’s example we could all follow. A picture is on our website, www.theoptimisticspin.com
Our third story is about a teenager and a couple of cops - don’t miss this one!
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Our First Story:
Some really awful graffiti on a home in the little town of Tenino, Washington. The response from the town, in 24 hours before the family returned from a camping trip, will inspire you!
Our Second Story:
Liz and I put the spotlight on some NFL good guys and what they are doing to help in their communities and around the world. And, if you haven’t seen that “circle of unity” on the field at a recent game, by both teams, the picture is on our website, www.theoptimisticspin.com
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For these two stories, you’ll find a video for our first, and a picture for our second on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com
Our first story is about a man in Canada who just started a new little business for tourists, showing them the stars in the heavens. By the way, he is blind!
Our second story takes place at the Citadel. One of the cadets, after a horrible accident decided to not only return, but he wanted to try out for a prestigious drill team!
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In this episode, as promised, video from our first story is up on our website, The Optimistic Spin. An amusing story of helping an animal in distress. Not a dog, or a cat, or a horse, or a cow, but a ….!
Our second story is about filling up your gas tank and having no way to pay!
After Liz’s Fun Facts, if you love cats, or hate cats, our third story is about cats and your heart. And finally, we have a story with a flash back to the Summer Olympics in Rio.
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In this episode, our first story is about Bob and his bus, and his dog, Boggart. Bob has a goal, and what he’s doing to achieve that goal is not only amazing, but inspiring to all of us.
Our second story is about a couple of cops - the men in blue have been in the spotlight for many months now, There are lots of stories about the police you never hear about. You’ll love this story.
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Wow! 4 stories on this episode from our radio show; 37 cents at Applebee's, a wedding, and, 2 pizza deliveries.
Our first story is a simple act of kindness that starts in the grocery line and ends up at Applebee's. Our second story has a lot of heart, literally! And Liz and I got a bit emotional.
The last two stories are about pizza deliveries; oops - you’ll never guess what they delivered, in two separate communities in California - to say they delivered the wrong items is a huge understatement!
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In this episode, a subject near and dear to Liz, two stories: one at a car wash in Florida, and one at a Chuck E Cheese in Florida.
Liz understands autism and so does a loving dad in Florida. What he did for his son is absolutely astounding! After a visit to an amazing car wash, we head to Texas. A loving mom who got some unexpected help with her son’s birthday party at Chuck E Cheese.
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In this episode, two stories: a ring lost in the ocean, and, a gift that will blow your mind.
If you’ve ever been fishing on a boat and dropped something in the water, it’s gone, right? Maybe not. Our first story is about a ring lost overboard in the ocean!
Our second story is not only encouraging and inspiring for blind people, but really for all of us. And, the story also tells of an unbelievable gift; a gift that will blow your mind.
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In this episode, what a nurse is doing in her retirement years, and super kindness from a cabbie in Halifax.
As a nurse, she lived a life of service, and now, it’s time to retire. What are you, or will will you do when you retire? What she’s doing is an inspiration!
Our second story is about a cabbie in Halifax. He takes being nice to a whole new level. People we never hear about are doing really cool things for other people.
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Jay's simple acts of kindness when he was in the hospital is now growing across the country! It was actually after Jay's month long stay in the hospital, while still mending from his accident, that an incredible idea came to him. Liz and I love this story, and you will do. How inspiring!
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