Welcome to the Tank's Good News podcast. If you're already part of the TGN community of over 3 million people over on Instagram, we look forward to deepening ou...
Story 1: In May 2024, Bryan Pederson of Tomball, Texas, was driving through a storm when a massive oak tree came crashing down onto his vehicle. Miraculously, he was rescued by two extraordinary strangers—an encounter that would forever change all of their lives in ways they never could have imagined.
Story 2: Latonya Young, a single mother of three from Tifton, Georgia, was working as an Uber driver to support her family. Little did she know that after picking up a passenger named Kevin Esch, her life, family, and future would be transformed in ways she never expected—all because of an extraordinary (and unexpected) act of friendship and generosity.
Story 3: After witnessing firsthand the profound impact that access to the right resources and support can have on individuals with autism, Philadelphia Eagles owner and CEO Jeffrey Lurie took action and launched a groundbreaking sensory room at the stadium.
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Ep 5: Camp HIV - Where Kids Went To LIVE
Story 1: Camp Heartland, a summer camp built on acceptance, refuge, and hope, became a sanctuary for thousands of children living with HIV and AIDS—offering them a rare space where they could shed the fear and judgment that often shadowed their daily lives.
Story 2: Artist and designer Ivan Owen pioneered the world’s first open-source 3D-printed prosthetic—but instead of profiting, he made the design freely available online for anyone to download, modify, and create. This act of generosity led to the formation of e-NABLE, a collective dedicated to empowering individuals and communities worldwide.
Story 3: Following a devastating incident, Kirsten Bridegan created "Bexley Boxes," which are refillable kits distributed to police stations to better equip them for interacting with traumatized children. Each Bexley Box™ contains essentials and comforting items to calm children in times of crisis.
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Ep 4: Placenta Plastic Surgery
Story 1: NICU nurse Katrina Mullen never anticipated the life-changing bond she would form with Shariya Small, a 14-year-old 8th grade student who gave birth to premature triplets in 2020 after just 26 weeks gestation.
Story 2: It’s not widely known that there’s a real-life story often referred to as the “Real Lord of the Flies,” involving six young boys who were shipwrecked for an incredible 15 months. This true tale rivals fiction in its intensity and emotional depth, but unlike William Golding’s famous novel, it has a vastly different and far more uplifting ending. It is an extraordinary account of perseverance, hope, determination, and survival against all odds.
Story 3: After a propane explosion left 47-year-old Marcella Townsend severely injured and burned, her medical team turned to an unconventional yet promising solution: human placenta.
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Ep 3: Went Down A Boy, Came Up A Hero
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Story 1: Cristian Marian Becheanu, a 14-year-old boy from Romania, descended into a well as a child but emerged a hero, forever changed, after bravely rescuing a trapped toddler.
Story 2: This piece of uplifting news comes in the form of an innovative medical breakthrough — one poised to transform the lives of millions. Scientists have unveiled what is being hailed as the “holy grail” of diabetes treatment: Glucose-Responsive Insulin (GRI), also known as “smart insulin.”
Story 3: Christian Cooper, a birdwatcher in New York City's Central Park, turned a troubling encounter into an opportunity for advocacy and education. After a viral video captured his calm response to being falsely accused of threatening a woman's life during a routine visit to the park, Christian chose not to focus on anger but instead used the moment to promote awareness about racial biases.
Welcome to the Tank's Good News podcast. If you're already part of the TGN community of over 3 million people over on Instagram, we look forward to deepening our relationship. If you heard about this podcast on Psychopedia, a friend, or you just saw Tank on a gas station tv screen, we're thrilled to meet you. If you're having a bad day, we're sorry to say we are going to ruin that. It is impossible to listen to this podcast, positivity with a hint of humor, and not feel better about yourself, humanity, and really the entire world in general.