JacPod Good Things Guy [2018 - 2021 episodes]

Good Things Guy [2018 - 2021 episodes]

The Good Things Guy is on a mission to change what the world pays attention to. Brent Lindeque believes there's good news all around us & the 100's of stories he receives every day are his proof. Brent spends his time hunting down & reporting on the best Good News stories from South Africa, and the world. In Good Things Guy, you'll meet these everyday heroes & hear their incredible stories!
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals
120 Episodes
112 – 120

Special Kneads… a café created with kindness!

The Special Kneads Café in Johannesburg was started by a mother who wanted better opportunities for her special needs daughter. Kim Rundle was inspired by a doggy daycare her daughter worked at and decided to follow in its unique footsteps. The doggy daycare was set up as a way for…
17 Jul 2018 14 min

Africa's Biggest Clean-Up: An inspiring green initiative

6000 people, 9 countries and over 500 events are happening around Africa to clean up our continent! Africa’s biggest clean up operation has just been launched (with most of the clean-ups taking place in South Africa!) Blake Dyason, the founder of “Act for Change Africa” joins the Good Things Guy…
10 Jul 2018 32 min

Poisoned big cats of Jugomaro Predator Park: Finding hope after tragedy

Just a little over a month ago, a predator park owner was distraught to discover four of his beloved big cats were poisoned in the early hours of a Friday morning. Justin Fernandes posted an emotional video on his personal Facebook page showing how he discovered three poisoned lions and…
3 Jul 2018 24 min

Xolani Luvuno, a runner & a South African hero

Xolani Luvuno, an amputee runner who inspired millions of South Africans with his strength and determination joins Brent Lindeque to chat about his cancer treatment, his battle with drugs, and getting to the finish line at the Comrades 2018. Plus, he shares details on his next epic challenge.
26 Jun 2018 19 min

Former Mr SA on stripping down, the Sunflower Fund & bullying

Former Mr South Africa, John Owens joins Brent to discuss life since holding the title. He's been very busy promoting worthy causes which see him stripping down to very little in public at times! John also shares how he was bullied as a teenager at school and how this impacted…
19 Jun 2018 14 min

Good Things Guy meets 'Bad News Girl' Mandy Wiener

Listen as Brent Lindeque delves into who the "real" bad guys are, how Mandy Wiener deals with intimidation when speaking to thugs, gangsters and corrupt officials and how the average South African can help fight corruption and state capture. This is us finding the good things in her new book…
12 Jun 2018 14 min

Good Things Bulletin Report [1]

The Good News Guy Brent Lindeque has your quick fix on the good things happening right now! It's the Good Things Bulletin Report.
6 Jun 2018 2 min
112 – 120