Joy Unicorns Show

(2020)  We're still finding ways to bring joy to one another, even though the world as we know it is focused on being "socially distant."  Joy happens!  And sometimes, that joy shows up unexpectedly. On this week's show, we share the story of a a trio of toddlers who missed each other so much, mom came to the rescue...by putting a big hole in the fence!  We also take you to France, where a nursing home operator keep her elderly residents safe from the Coronavirus by allowing them to mingle, dance, and never be alone!  And you'll enjoy the story of a mom and son finally re-united after 45 years, and how she never gave-up looking for her boy. Also on today's show,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox, and we'll offer another Salute to those who Serve. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store

(2020)  Our world is still dealing with a virus, yet we're still finding ways to bring joy to one another.  And sometimes, that joy shows up unexpectedly. On this week's show, we share the story of a musician who brought a concert to his friends and neighbors.  We also witness a "first" for a very special lady, and the moment you think things can get any better...they actually DO!  And a 7 year old will make you laugh and cry, as he pays tribute to one of his "superheroes" in an unforgettable way. Also on today's show,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox, and we'll offer another good laugh in our new feature Mythical Merriment. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2020)  All around us, there are great things happening, even our world is still dealing with a virus.  There are good things to share, uplifting songs to sing, and kindness that will inspire you on the darkest day. On this week's show, we discover joy in the darkness by finding examples of neighbors helping neighbors.  Jason Mraz stops by with a preview of his new song meant to inspire us to "Look For The Good." Whether it's sharing a song, offering praise and applause, or offering a helping hand when its needed, we know you'll be encouraged by all the kindness we have found. Plus, we have a few other stories that are not virus related, but tales of true compassion and people break down walls and love one another no matter what. Also on today's show,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox, and we'll offer another good laugh in our new feature Mythical Merriment. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the

(2020)  Most of us are "glued" the to the news these days for updates on the virus that is hurting people around the world.   In addition to these important stories, there are other important stories to tell. On this week's show, We discover joy in the darkness by finding examples of neighbors helping neighbors.  Whether it's sharing a song,offering praise and applause, or offering a helping hand when its needed, we know you'll be encouraged by all the kindness we have found.  Plus, we have a few other stories that are not virus related, but tales of true compassion and people break down walls and love one another no matter what. Also on today's show,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox, and we'll offer another good laugh in our new feature Mythical Merriment. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Un

(2020)  Putting a costume on your pet often gets a mixed reaction.  Some thinks its sooooooo cute, others wonder if its uncomfortable an unnerving for the animal. On this week's show, we think you'll agree these pets look fantastic, and there's a really good reason they're all wearing formal wear.  We'll also meet the gang of bikers helping kids in court, and learn more about the architect who found himself in the unique position to make a difference in a shuttered photo shop. Also on today's show,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox, and we'll offer another good laugh in our new feature Mythical Merriment. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2020)  When you hear about people living on the street this time of year, we all wish they could have a safe place to live, and warmth. On this week's show, finding warmth for those living outside comes in the form of a coat that doubles as a sleeping bag.  But what makes this cost so special is how it's empowering people...your spirits will be lifted when you hear the rests of the story! Also on today's show,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox, and we'll offer another Joy Unicorns Salute To Those Who Keep Us Safe. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!  

(2020)  There are so many ways to share joy, and one of the most basic is to simply LOL, or laugh out loud! On this week's show, we start with visitors from another planet as they share their version of our theme song, and introduce you to a new segment on the show designed to help you have a good laugh.  We'll also meet the students who surprised their teacher with a new pair of shows...and why they did it.  Plus, the story of how an accomplished violinist played for one of his toughest audiences ever, and loved every single second. Also on today's show,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2020)  We're doing something a little different this week, as we explore some wonderful examples of kindness, giving, and happiness as experienced by senior citizens. We'll introduce you to a program that recruits younger volunteers to spend time reading to older adults, and we'll meet the woman just recognized for her dedication to foster kids...all 600 of them!  And, she sings while Sinatra swing, and ends up with a top ten hit at the age of 83. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2020)  Next time you get the munchies, how about visiting the drive-up window serving a little joy along with that drink and side of fries? We meet the fast food worker who shows us anyone can do a job, but it takes a real Joy Unicorn to make the day better for everyone you come in contact with at work.  We're also headed to the mall food court, where an unlikely meal date really made for a special day.  And we'll share the story of how a community of competitors recently banded together to support a small business during a really trying time. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support

(2020)  If you've ever attempting the fine art of stitching, embroidery, or quilt making, you know it takes a lot of time and patience.  And it also takes time. One this week's show, we'll meet a woman who is taking the time to finish someone else's big project, the reason for this kindness, and how this act has inspired hundreds of people to help.  We'll also meet the Army veteran who has traded in his janitorial mop for a job no one thought was possible.  And listen for an unbelievable story that is one more example of someone opening their heart and doing the right thing...and how it paid off 10-fold! Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear

(2019)  As the year comes to a close, it's time to take a look back, and remember all the positivity of the past...and use it to spread even more good vibes in the New Year! This is our special holiday edition of the show, where we offer stories sharing some of the season's best attributes:  Compassion, Kindness, Giving, and Hope.  We also fire-up the Joy Jukebox several times to learn the stories behind some of your favorite songs of this time of year.  This episode is a little longer, and meant to inspire you on your long trips to be with family and friends...so download it now and take it with you. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2019) Who knew the good fortune that awaited a teenager when someone mistakenly sent him a text?  The mistake has led to new friends he calls family. We'll also meet a man who offered to climb a mountain for a stranger, as well as a woman who gave her server an unbelievable gift.  And, we'll share the story of the ultimate kindness, how much it meant to the recipient, and the positivity that came without a price tag. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2019) If you don't believe the title to this episode, it's true!  And in addition to waffles, Joy Unicorns also love helping out at restaurants, which as you'll find out, really helped someone in need. We'll also meet a Canadian Joy Unicorn who really wanted to do something nice for an elderly woman, and in order to carry out the task, he had to be a little tricksy.  Ever spoken before Congress?  We meet a 10 year-old who's helping to push an idea that make recycling easier, and we'll take you to a very special unexpected reunion, where healing and hope were overflowing. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Jo

(2019) If you've ever felt like you weren't in the position to do something meaningful in the world, we feature several stories this week of some of the simplest...and most heartfelt...acts of kindness, proving we can ALL make a difference. We'll meet a garbage man who's simple gesture has led to a beautiful friendship.  We'll also learn about the officer who decided not to write a ticket, and make a really meaningful difference instead.  Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2019)  Musician B.B. King once misquoted Shakespeare, and gave us something really cool to think about in the process when he said "Music is good for everybody.  They say it soothes the savage beast.  Well, I think there's a beast in all of us.  So let's get some more music and soothe all the beasts out there." On this week's show, we hear about a man using music to comfort some very special beasts. We'll also meet someone who teaches us a valuable lesson about positivity, as in how we share it verses FORCING it on people.  It's a really interesting thought about compassion and caring.  And, we'll meet the volunteer who came to a dog's rescue...with LEGOS! Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be

(2019)  Are you a fan of football?  Perhaps you enjoy the marching band at halftime?  You have to admit, the two go together.  Or as the old song goes "You can't have one without the other." On this week's show, we share the story of two different small schools, and how a shortcoming got them to work together.  Then, we'll meet a couple who, for every anniversary, gives a very unique gift to each other.  We'll also meet the police officer who went beyond the call of duty to help fight monsters under the bed and bad guys in the closet, and we'll spotlight a music program designed for healing the tiniest among us. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get

(2019)  Okay, so it's not really that bikers prefer lemonade, its more about WHY they prefer this particular lemonade stand. On this week's podcast, we share the story of the unexpected customers, and how they were actually there to "pay it forward."  We also take you to two different Homecoming events in which hearts were overflowing with kindness.  We meet a couple of football players who are true examples of good sports, and find out about the program that uses music to help kids going through some sort of trauma. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2019 - Season Premiere) The Joy Unicorns have returned, and we're launching our first full season with some of our favorite stories from this past summer! On this week's podcast, listen as a Marine from our area offers his brothers a much-needed escape to a place so beautiful and peaceful.  We explore "Senior Picture Day" done a very different way, and the wisdom that's being offered to today's kids from the "young-at-heart." We even have the story of how a tiny town turned around a crime-spree, mass-producing an item people had been stealing up t0 that point. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. Today's show is brought to you, in part, by our friends at the Better Business Bureau of the Northwest & Pacific.  After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn..

(2019) Did the title of this week's show make you smile?  Good!  Just keep in mind this dress-wearing dad has a lesson to teach all of us. We hear from the author of the new book Big Bad Dad and find out you really can't judge ANY book by it's cover.  We also support the mission of saving and adopting older horses, meet Canada's own "Bunny Whisperer," and find out about a really cool program called Girls on the Rise.  You'll be cheering "You go Girl!" by the end of the story! Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music selection to the Joy Jukebox. After the show, be sure to shop at the Joy Unicorns Store.  Get the gear that shows the world you're a Joy Unicorn...and help support our project in the process!

(2019)  What began as kind of a sad commentary quickly turns into something inspirational in the Midwest.  Matter of fact, this story is so uplifting, you're likely to wag your tail! On today's show, we meet a man who has found a way to make sure that old dogs are allowed to retire in style.  He's behind the new Shep's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary, where older dogs are shown all the love and attention they deserve. Then, we share the efforts of a man who reaches out everyday to his daughter - not via text or phone call - but by way of postcards.  The story about why he does it will warm your heart, and might even inspire you to send a postcard.  And, we'll meet some of the people behind Vital Wines, an operation in Walla Walla, Washington that makes wine, and uses its profits to take care of those working in the vineyards. Also on today's show, Charlie will share some positive headlines for Unicorns in the News,  Terry will Sound The Horn with an inspirational quote and challenge,  and Brian adds another music