Hello! And Good News! Another long break between episodes brings us together once again. This month’s good news guest is Casey Margaret Craig. Casey is a very funny lady who works in film and television here in Los Angeles on shows you probably

Helping The Birds and Ghostnets and Stuff with Casey Margaret Craig

Apr 18th, 2018 1h 4m

Jazz, The Greatest Teenager, and How to Close a Tab with Peter Banifaz.

Mar 3rd, 2018 1h 17m

Hello! And Good News! This weeks good news guest is Peter Banifaz. Peter is an an actor and an improviser. So insanely funny and wonderful. If you live in Los Angeles you can see Peter on Harold Night at the UCB Theater with the team Queen Geor

Jazz, The Greatest Teenager, and How to Close a Tab with Peter Banifaz.

Mar 3rd, 2018 1h 19m

54. Halloween Happiness, First Fall Colors, and Fire Fighting Coffee with Nina Concepción

Nov 8th, 2017 58m 57s

Hello! And Good News! This week I have on guest Nina Concepción. Nina is an actress, writer and comedian. She is so hilarious. If you live in Los Angeles you can see her on Harold Night at UCB Theater with the team Crush. Join Nina and I as we

53. When Bad News Reminds Us To Find The Good With PJ McCormick

Oct 26th, 2017 1h 5m

Hello! And Good News! This week I have on guest PJ McCormick. PJ is an improviser (and former Pro Wrestler!) in Los Angeles. He was most recently on the UCB Mess Hall team Bomb Pop. PJ is one of my favorite performers here in LA, and I have nev

52. Good Pilots, Creative Recovery, And Overcoming Obstacles with Joseph Kibler

Oct 12th, 2017 1h 2m

Hello! And Good News! This week I have on guest Joseph Kibler who is an actor, producer and improviser. Joseph also has a feature length documentary entitled Walk On, which follows Joseph's own story having been born disabled and HIV positive.

51. Disaster Relief, Emotional Intelligence, and Living In The Moment with Charlie Mihelich

Oct 4th, 2017 1h

Hello! And Good News! This week I have Charlie Mihelich back on the ‘ol pod to talk good news. Charlie is an improvisor, writer, and actor. Charlie and I get back on the big red couch and talk all about: Montana Brown a childhood cancer surv

50. Smiles, Shoes, and Horse Visits With Veronica Gruba

Sep 27th, 2017 57m 29s

It’s Hello! And Good News’ 50th Episode! This week's episode features Veronica Gruba! Check out her blog at veronicagruba.com, and if you live in Los Angeles you can see her around town performing at The Clubhouse and other indie shows with her

49. A Humble Bundle of Good News With Matt Apodaca

Sep 20th, 2017 52m 24s

This week's episode features another favorite recurring guest, Matt Apodaca! Matt is an improvisor and comedian here in Los Angeles. You can see him on Harold Night at the UCB Theater and around town doing other sketch and improv shows. Matt an

Hurricane Help, Solar Power, And Reincarnation with Charles Mockler

Sep 13th, 2017 49m 2s

Episode Title: 47. Hurricane Help, Solar Power, And Reincarnation with Charles Mockler This week's episode features one of Hannah’s all time favorite recurring guests, Charles Mockler!Hannah and Charles hang out on their big red couch and tal

47. Little Bit of Gratitude: A Minisode with Hannah

Sep 6th, 2017 41m 54s

This week's episode is a palette cleanser solo episode. Hannah has been traveling and so this episode slows things down with a few short good news blips to get you through the week, some interviews about staying grateful and positive, as well a

46. Potlucks For World Peace With Noah Findling

Aug 30th, 2017 1h 20m

This week’s episode features standup comedian and improvisor Noah Findling. (What Now, Hollywood Improv) We sit on the big red couch and discuss:Hurricane Harvey and the 29 year old screenwriter, Zachary Dearing, who stepped into a leadershi

45. Combatting Hate and Finding Treasure with Rachel Chapman

Aug 23rd, 2017 1h 5m

This week’s episode features improvisor and writer Rachel Chapman (UCB Theater, The Telephone Show, Inside The Disney Vault) We sit on the big red couch and discuss:Combatting hate. Last week’s events in Charlottesville lead us into a great

44. Cat's Are Great and Goats Are Kings With Cara Meyers

Aug 16th, 2017 57m 1s

Episode Title: 44. Cats Are Great And Goats Are Kings, With Cara Meyers.This week’s episode features improvisor and writer Cara Meyers (Sleepover Party Moving Arts Theater , UCB Theater) We sit on the big red couch and discuss:A Police offi

43. Theme Parks, Giving Back, And Terrific Trolling With Michelle Thompson

Aug 9th, 2017 1h 2m

This week’s episode features improvisor and actress Michelle Thompson (UCB Theater-Mess Hall, Purgatory) We sit on the big red couch and discuss:A father who built an entire theme park for his daughter. When Gordon Hartman realized that th

42. Swords, Dinos and Equine Therapy, With Lauren Holt

Aug 2nd, 2017 1h 4m

This weeks episode features actress and improvisor Lauren Holt (UCB Theater, Maude Night) We sit on the big red couch and discuss:35 Police officers who came together to honor a fallen state trooper by finishing the tree house he was buildi

41. Work On Those Bests With Jacquis Neal

Jul 26th, 2017 1h 19m

This weeks episode features Jacquis Neal. Jaquis is an improviser and an actor. Catch his podcast with Carl Tart and Edgar Momplaisir- Against The Grain. You can also see him performing Improv and Sketch at The UCB Theater.We talk about·

40. Raccoon In a Can With Max Castillo

Jul 19th, 2017 1h 6m

This week’s episode features Max Castillo! Max is a stand up comedian who performs around Los Angeles. Catch him in the show Group Shower at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz on August 10th at 8pm. You can also check out his blog, it’s all about golf!

39. The Truth About Santa With Mei and Willy Ratz

Jul 12th, 2017 1h 7m

This weeks episode features brother and sister duo Mei and Willy Ratz! Mei is an artist, a photographer, and a conversation and experience engineer. Willy is also a photographer, a dope mountain biker, and adventurer. Possibly soon to be helico

38. Styrofoam, Bail Bonds, And Babies On Planes With Clark Canez

Jun 28th, 2017 1h 12m

This week’s episode guest is Clark Canez! Clark is an improviser in Los Angeles. You can see him around the indie scene with teams RavenPuff, Gosh Guys, And Hempire Strikes back. Clark and I catch up and talk all about: Yet another

37. Letters In The Mail With Katie Nathan

Jun 21st, 2017 1h 12m

This week's episode features Katie Nathan! Katie is a comedian, improviser and actress who you can see performing around Los Angeles with Parker Posey, 4 Non Blondes, and The 2004 San Antonio Spurs.Here is what we talk about this week:Same s

36. Lose The Mirrors With Naomi Villa

Jun 14th, 2017 1h 17m

This week on the podcast to talk good news is guest Naomi Villa! Naomi is on the UCB Harold Team “Dirt”. She also produces one of the very best indie shows in town Boss Jr. Presents with her team Boss Jr. She has a great podcast called “Let’s F

35. You ARE a Good Parent! With Edgar Momplaisir

Jun 7th, 2017 1h 31m

Episode guest Edgar Momplaisir (UCB Theater, Against The Grain Podcast) joins Hannah to talk some good news. We start by answering the question that has been brought up in other episodes about Salt Lake City and their resolution to chronic home

34. Notoriously Self Involved With Hailey Faust

May 31st, 2017 1h 1m

This week’s episode guest is Hailey Faust! Hailey is a graphic designer, animator, printmaker and stylist based in Missoula, Montana, which could very well be the heart of the Rockies. Check out Hailey’s blog The Lovely Wild, which celebrates s