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Happiest Hour

Jeana Medlin

The Happiest Hour is a bi-monthly podcast focused on breaking the cycle of bad news. Lucy Larcom once wrote, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." We are here to highlight and celebrate the news stories kindling those fires. Join us every other Friday for good conversation and good news!

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04/01/22 • 51 min

We're back! In our newest episode, Nick and I discuss whether bats are blind, how many states of matter there are, ants that are being trained to sniff out cancer, and shed some tears over good news out of Virginia where 2nd graders are using persuasive essays to help shelter dogs and cats get adopted.
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.
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04/01/22 • 51 min

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03/04/22 • 52 min

This week, Nick and I talk horse statues, human senses, what it takes to live past 100 years old, and women's soccer. Grab your favorite happy hour drink and join us!
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.
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03/04/22 • 52 min

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02/18/22 • 50 min

In this episode, Nicky J and I discover the myth behind carrots and night vision, discuss Pangaea and the dinosaurs, read news about pee-based fertilizer, and more!
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.
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02/18/22 • 50 min

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02/04/22 • 48 min

WE'RE BACK! For our first episode of 2022, we discuss why Mona Lisa doesn't have eyebrows, what the deal is with MSG, Jamaican bobsled team(s), and the James Webb telescope (and more, hint in title).
Cheers!
Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.
Photo by San Fermin Pamplona - Navarra on Unsplash

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02/04/22 • 48 min

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12/23/21 • 63 min

This week, Nick and I talk Christmas movies (spoiler alert, Die Hard makes the cut), learn even more about Kwanzaa, and discuss more science-y things like new spinal cord treatments and sustainable aviation fuel.
FACT CHECK ALERT! Jeana has to put this out there, and please don’t hold this against the episode or her, she mistakenly said that Harry Potter was born in 1990, but according to Harry Potter Wiki, he was born in 1980.
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

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12/23/21 • 63 min

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12/10/21 • 64 min

This week, Nick and I talked about why Hanukkah is eight days, how Kwanzaa was created, deep late water cooling systems, and new experimental gum that could help stop the spread of viruses.
Cheers!
Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.
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12/10/21 • 64 min

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11/16/21 • 43 min

This week, Nick and I talk math terms we may or may not have forgotten about, reversing deforestation and alzheimer's, and the rebuild of Paradise, CA. Grab a drink, get cozy, and hang out with us!
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.
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11/16/21 • 43 min

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11/05/21 • 78 min

Like most people in the world, we love Dolly Parton, and we talked a lot about it this week, along with Ramadan, reparations, rice, and recycling. We also love alliterations. Grab your favorite drink and join us for happy hour.
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.
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11/05/21 • 78 min

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10/22/21 • 76 min

This week, Nick and I learned what time is of the essence means, that Google is generally pretty good at math, and we discussed good news about climate-friendly tractors, AI greenhouses, and homecoming queens.
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com.
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10/22/21 • 76 min

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04/29/22 • 56 min

This week, we learn what the most common ingredient in American cuisine is, discuss if cows can sleep standing up, gush over Arizona Iced Tea, and talk invisible art.
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Our show is recorded and edited by the amazing Nicholas Elliott. Our podcast theme song was created by Josh Sudduth over at Sudds Studios. Our "We Googled That For You" intro is courtesy of Delicate Beats and PremiumBeat.com. Sean Connolly discovers our good news and Google questions each week.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Happiest Hour have?

Happiest Hour currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Happiest Hour cover?

The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Happiest Hour?

The episode title 'States of Matter & Water Pistols' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Happiest Hour?

The average episode length on Happiest Hour is 66 minutes.

How often are episodes of Happiest Hour released?

Episodes of Happiest Hour are typically released every 13 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Happiest Hour?

The first episode of Happiest Hour was released on Mar 8, 2021.

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