The Optimistic Spin

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. Our podcast is from our weekend radio show.  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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

More of the "Best of 2017"  You'll hear a skinhead, whose parole officer was black, Tell about what happened to his swastika tattoos, and more! Picture and video on our website. This podcast is one segment from a past radio show from this year.  Listen to all the segments of this show, back to back, no commercials, on the PODCAST this Wednesday! Find It Right Here! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-optimistic-spin   COMMENTS? Yes Please!  Do you have any comments about The Optimistic Spin? We'd love to hear from you! Click the "Contact Us" button above and send us an email - let us know what you think!

This episode, Best of 2017-2, spotlights 2 stories from 2017. Pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, is a wild story about Ben, determined to deliver the customer's pizza, even if he has to deliver it on foot - and he does! Picture on our website.  Then, some music execs riding from Nashville to the Sturgis Bike Rally become heroes on the road, saving 10 lives! Picture on our website.   Our podcast is from segments of our weekend radio show.  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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com SHOW NOTES: Up first,  some real appreciation given to one of the brave Vegas heroes. Picture on our website. Next, they all decided to go and paint a house in Kansas, for a very good reason. Picture on our website. Then, a little girl writes to Google about her dad's birthday.. Picture on our website. And in our fourth story, months after the fact, a realtor gets a heartwarming  surprise.    Picture on our website. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend radio show, back to back! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, a college student helping seniors, and, at the same time, he's teaching young men to give by cutting lawns, for free! Picture on our website. Next, Cutting hair on the streets of Philly takes quite an unexpected twist. What an ending this story has! Picture on our website.   Then, the Santa Rosa Police help over a thousand kids, who lost everything, to have a night they will remember for a long time! Picture on our website. And finally, he's 95, and he is inspiring his neighbors every single day, in fact, twice a day!  Picture on our website. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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 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? 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 Up first, a head on collision happens two cars ahead of him!  He pulls over and runs to a burning smoking car and saves her life, and more! Picture on our website. Next, a 15 year old escapes her kidnappers, running for her life is spotted by a farmer.  His life is forever changed!    Picture and video on our website. Then, he's only 8, but hear about how he has rescued 5 people in two days as he paddles along on his kayak!  Picture on our website. And our fourth story is about a 10 year old who decided to something to help people with hearing disabilities - what a kid!  Picture and video on our website. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, highlights and video on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, another amazing teenager saving someone's life,  Picture on our website. Next, it happened right there at Burger King, in the parking lot! Picture on our website. Then, a mother with a toddler on a train who really impressed someone, so much so that he did something really special  Picture on our website. And our fourth story is a very inspiring Vegas-Boston connection. Picture on our website. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, you'll hear a skinhead whose parole officer was black, and about what happened to his swastika tattoos. Picture and video on our website. Then, Spinatos Pizzeria in Phoenix shuts their restaurant down, brings all the homeless guys from Phoenix Rescue Mission over for dinner. Picture on our website.  Up next, the American dream - from refugee to millionaire, with lots of hard work and perseverance. Picture on our website. Then, tons and tons of "prepper" stuff is headed south. Picture on our website.  And right in the middle of the show, it's Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!    

In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, Find out how a lady got a much needed generator when there were none left.  Picture on our website. Next,  a very honest teen knew it didn't belong to him.  Picture on our website. Then, a police sergeant does a very cool follow up.  Picture on our website. And our fourth story is about a couple stranded in Tennessee. Picture on our website. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 3 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, a heroin addict finds a lost purse.  What he does with it is amazing, but what happens as a result is even more amazing! Picture on our website. Then, a homemade wedding cake is ruined; but...Picture on our website. And finally, she asked him to dance, while he was on duty, and he went over and above the call of duty! Picture on our website. And right in the middle, it's Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!    

In this episode, 4 more great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, a teenage college student, waiting for to interview for a paramedic internship, saves a man's life!  Did he get the job? Picture on our website. Next, more teenagers! They rescued a man pinned under his truck. Picture on our website. Then, another young person, risking his life to save hers. Amazing story and amazing Picture on our website. And our fourth story is about a guy who sat in a Denny's for 2 hours, doing something awesome.  No one knows his name. Picture on our website. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 3 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, Karl has the come up with the most unique scholarship I've ever heard of.  Very cool! Picture on our website. Our second story is about an 81 year old in Australia who has been donating his blood plasma for over 60 years, and he keeps on because of what is inside his blood!  Picture on our website. And our third story is about a 71 year old who got lost in the wilderness with no food or water for 6 days!  Remarkable how she was found!  Picture on our website. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 3 great stories with show notes, pictures, and highlights on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, with school pictures around the corner, this 16 year told them to shave it all off!  Picture on our website.   Our second story is about what a 94 year old retired judge did, after becoming tired of being alone. Picture on our website.    And our third story is about a "secret society" in Kansas.  Find out why they are so secretive and what they are doing. And right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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!" 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, a 5 year old unaccompanied girl is hungry at a layover in Omaha.  What's a captain to do? Picture on our website. Our second story is a wild story about Ben, determined to deliver the customer's pizza, even if he has to deliver it on foot - and he does! Picture on our website. In our third story, music execs riding from Nashville to the Sturgis Bike Rally become heroes on the road, saving 10 lives.Picture on our website.   And our fourth story is about an NFL linebacker saving a life in the Austin airport!  Picture on our website. And right in the middle of the show, it's Liz's Fun Facts - about pizza!  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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

In this episode, 4 great stories with pictures, and highlights on our website., www.TheOptimisticSpin.com Up first, a story that sounds like it's right out of a movie - a horse and buggy and the Ohio Highway Patrol. Picture on our website. Our second story finds a major league baseball umpire on the Roberto Clemente Bridge - hear his own words describing what happened! Picture on our website.      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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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?  Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

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! 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?Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

Look for pics, vids, and links on our website. www.TheOptimisticSpin.com 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. And of course, right in the middle of the show, Liz's Fun Facts! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

[March is FEEDBACK month! Leave a comment or review and we might read yours on the air!]   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!   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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

(March Is Feedback Month For Us!  Leave a comment - we might read yours on the show!) 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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

There are pictures on our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com 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! Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend radio show, back to back, with no commercials or news! March Is FEEDBACK Month!  We are reading listeners feedback from, podcast reviews, Facebook comments, and emails. Give us some of your feedback - we might read yours on the air! If you like our podcast, please take a minute to comment or review it!  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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

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! 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! Our podcast is all the segments of our one hour weekend 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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! Our podcast is all the segments of our 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!.

In this episode, find pictures and segments on The Optimist Spin website.     our website, www.TheOptimisticSpin.com 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! Our podcast is all the segments of our 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!

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!   Our podcast is all the segments of our 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? Thanks for listening, we really do appreciate it!