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Good to be Alive! Show

Tim Long

Good to be Alive! Is an Improv Interview Show. It’s like a Tonight Show but there’s no band and I’m not famous. Just good clean Christian fun. Hosted by me (TimLong.me). Tune in Monday - Friday 9am PST. For some of our video episodes, please visit Rumble.com/c/GoodtobeAlive. Hey, thanks for tuning in!

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S3 · E124
Yesterday · 20 min
Patience is a Virtue, and so are Nachos, with ESPN's Kirk McCarley
It's Good to be Alive! when our friend Kirk McCarley of ESPN weighs in on tips to overcome anxiety. Here it is ... patience. Pause, slow down and breathe. Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v7hyxle-patience-is-a-virtue-and-so-are-nachos-with-espns-kirk-mccarley.html For links to today's stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com Show website --> GoodtobeAliveShow.com TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E123
Thursday · 35 min
Applying Practical Gratitude with Author and Speaker Laura Bratton
We are grateful to have Laura Bratton join us again on the Show today. Laura graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in psychology. She then was the first blind student to receive her Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Another first, her guide dog Jira received the only Masters of Dogmatics Degree from Princeton. It was delivered to Jira from Iain R. Torrance, President Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary; Pro-Chancellor, University of Aberdeen, Scotland; Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, Dean of the Order of the Thistle. This is what President Torrance has to say about Laura, "Laura Bratton has written a remarkable book that shows how she is so well qualified to help others overcome trauma and loss. Though the book is a story of loss, it is even more a story of courage and of how to accept the love of others, how to be sufficient and not dependent, and how not to complain. Laura did her graduate studies at Princeton Theological Seminary during my tenure there. She and her wonderful guide dog, Jira, enriched our lives in ways we will never forget, and she taught us far more than we ever gave her. Please read her story and give thanks to God." Laura founded Ubi Global, which is an organization that provides speaking and coaching to empower all people to overcome challenges and obstacles with grit and gratitude. Today, we talk about applying gratitude in a practical manner. Connect with Laura and buy her book, Harnessing Courage - Overcoming Adversity with Grit & Gratitude. It's terrific! --> LauraBratton.com Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v7hw2c8-applying-practical-gratitude-with-author-and-speaker-laura-bratton.html Please go check out our last episode with Laura on November 17th 2025 titled, "Real Authentic Gratitude...You Can Do This! with Author, Speaker and Coach Laura Bratton." https://goodtobealive.buzzsprout.com/279757/episodes/18207034-real-authentic-gratitude-you-can-do-this-with-author-speaker-and-coach-laura-bratton TimLong.me Lord Bless You! Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E122
Wednesday · 13 min
AFTER a Cleaning at the Dentist is When the Real Hygiene Happens
It's Good to be Alive! when your hygiene routine happens AFTER your teeth get cleaned. Go get your teeth cleaned and don't be an Anti-Dentite --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ythrdCsOFJU For links to today's stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com Remember, You're Gunna Be Okay! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_RNYbynU4 TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E121
Tuesday · 11 min
Faith in God, Sleep Well, Love Good Music, See the Funny in Life = Health & Happiness
It's Good to be Alive! when Alka-Seltzer goes from it's first sale date of 1931 to being an iconic episode on David Letterman in 1984. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhi2Hmyo9RA Our tip for Hacking the Anxiety Industrial Complex ... Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music, see the funny side of life - and health and happiness will be yours. For links to today's stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com Remember, You're Gunna Be Okay! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_RNYbynU4 TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E120
Monday · 13 min
Idaho Man Holds More Than 200 Guinness Book of World Records Titles
It's Good to be Alive! when you hold over 200 Guinness Book of World Records titles. For links to today's stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com You're Gunna Be Okay! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_RNYbynU4 TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E119
October 30 · 16 min
Dude Opens 7 Packs of Trading Cards in One Minute While Strapped to the Wing of a Plane in Mid-Flight
It's Good to be Alive! when you open 7 packs of trading cards in one minute while strapped to the wing of a plane in mid-flight. Today's tip on 'Hacking the Anxiety Industrial Complex' ... read Philippians 4:4-8. For links to today's stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com Have a great weekend! See you Monday ... TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E118
October 29 · 17 min
Tech Company Offering $20 an Hour to Walk Robot Dogs
It's Good to be Alive! when humans are needed over Ai Agents ... to walk robot dogs. But seriously, if you want to walk a dog, walk a real live dog. People are paying for that too. And, they have a way better sense of humor. For links to today's stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E117
October 28 · 9 min
Overcome the Overwhelm of Technology by Going Back to the Sun Dial
It's Good to be Alive! when you can celebrate with chocolate. It's National Chocolate Day. Interesting fact ... in 1858 R. H. Macy & Co opens its first store on 6th Avenue in New York City with gross receipts of $11.06. Our 'Overcoming Anxiety' tip of the day is ... get rid of your technology and consider only using a sun dial. We appreciate you tuning in! TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E116
October 27 · 15 min
It’s Weird, Great Actually, But Comedy Flushes Sugar Out of Your Body in Just 10 Minutes
It's Good to be Alive! when you can lower your blood sugar with Comedy! Check out what Board Certified Family Medicine Physician Dr. Mitch Rice has to say about it --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx_TxZUvWX8 We appreciate you tuning in! We're live Monday - Friday 9am Pacific Standard Time. TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E115
October 26 · 15 min
Feeling Anxious??? Go Take a Nap...Like Right Now!
It's Good to be Alive! when you can listen to a podcast and then immediately take a nap. Feeling anxious today, see if you can go recline the seat in your car and take a nap. TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E114
October 23 · 39 min
Remember When the Seattle SuperSonicas Were Champions ... with ESPN's Kirk McCarley
It's Good to be Alive! when you've survived Hurricane Isaias. Today we're excited to have ESPN's Kirk McCarley back in the studio. We're discussing This Day in Sports History and how the Milwaukee Brewers are really the Seattle Pilots. We'll also remember when the Seattle SuperSonics won the NBA Title in 1979. Kirk is not only a seasoned Analyst and Statistician with ESPN, but also an Executive Coach and Author. Connect with Kirk and schedule a discovery call here --> TheSeedSowerCoach.com Buy Kirk's book here --> KirkMcCarleyAuthor.com Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v7h8tb2-remember-when-the-seattle-supersonicas-were-champions-...-with-espns-kirk-m.html We appreciate you tuning in! Timlong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E113
October 22 · 16 min
Presumed 'Space Object' Lands in Minnesota Cornfield and it's National Nut Day
It's Good to be Alive! when you discover a 'space object' that landed in a Minnesota cornfield. Yeah, speaking of cornfields, I know our Dad Jokes are pretty corny ... but once in a while there's one where you go, "that's pretty good." Just keep listening. Please. It's National Nut Day and you can take that any way you'd like to. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/nut-day/ TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E112
October 21 · 44 min
Pastor Jokes with Christian Comedian of the Year Chris Wineland
Hailing from Chicagoland (and The Sip Club at Panera Bread this afternoon) we have Pastor, Comedian and Author, Chris Wineland on the Show. Chris is an award-winning comedian with over 17 years working in the entertainment industry and ministry. He’s gained over 10 million views online and has performed, spoken and preached globally. His career began writing for late night shows, and grew into co-hosting national radio shows and TV shows. He’s also produced shows that have reached millions … all while building his own very funny and successful personal brand along the way. Chris was recently Voted Christian Comedian of the Year. It takes a lot of talent and creativity to keep it clean and appeal to a lot of different people. Nice work Chris … we so much appreciate what you do! Side note here...if anyone tuning in works with the City of Chicago...let's get Chris in there ASAP to 'work off' some parking tickets. How about this for a resume … -As seen on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (he’s written jokes for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - no doubt making Jimmy look really funny) -He’s premiered on Hulu, Dry Bar Comedy, ABC & NBC Shows, SiriusXM … and the list goes on. You can connect with Chris and find a show near you here --> ChrisWineland.com Watch his new Full Comedy Special, 'Pastor Jokes,' on the YouTubes --> youtube.com/watch?v=eoUiX20rX0k Support Green Room Ministries here --> https://actintl.givingfuel.com/greenroom-ministries Buy his hilarious books here --> https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-Wineland/author/B087XBW6G7?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=3a903c4d-f5e2-4418-b9f2-d518fb6ea2a1 Video of interview --> rumble.com/v7h49ko-pastor-jokes-with-christian-comedian-of-the-year-chris-wineland.html TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E111
October 20 · 6 min
Humorous Campaign Signs Propel 'Unqualified' Man to City Council
It's Good to be Alive! when humorous campaign signs can propel an 'unqualified' man to City Council. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/19/canada-Kelowna-city-council-unqualified-candidate-funny-signs/9581792429340/ TimLong.me For links to todays stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com You can find our Show on your Internet Radio Dial at --> GoodtobeAliveShow.com Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E110
October 19 · 16 min
Bear Visits Library, Steals Honey on Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th Birthday
It's Good to be Alive! when you're a bear getting free honey ... in a library! Here is an Unconventional Observation of Hacking the Anxiety Industrial Complex from an OCD perspective. I’ve got a bit of a unique perspective here. ... take off all of your shoelaces and wash them. Then, put them back on your shoes. Sometimes, most of the time, OCD makes complete sense to me! TimLong.me Join us live every Monday at 4pm PST for Comedy Improv Interviews on Plauzzable.com/Comedian/Tim-Long For links to todays stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com You can find our Show on your Internet Radio Dial at --> GoodtobeAliveShow.com Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E109
October 16 · 18 min
99-Year-Old Woman Becomes World's Oldest Wing Walker, Beating Out a 97-Year-Old
It's Good to be Alive! when you're breaking world records at 99 years old! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/15/guinness-world-records-wing-walker/4971792082759 TimLong.me Join us live every Monday at 4pm PST for Comedy Improv Interviews on Plauzzable.com/Comedian/Tim-Long For links to todays stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com You can find our/your Show on the Internet Radio Dial at --> GoodtobeAliveShow.com Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E108
October 15 · 10 min
October 15th is GLOBAL Handwashing Day...Nice Work OCD!
It's Good to be Alive! when handwashing becomes a GLOBAL celebration. Praise God! OCD makes complete sense to me. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/global-handwashing-day/ TimLong.me Join us live every Monday at 4pm PST for Comedy Improv Interviews on Plauzzable.com/Comedian/Tim-Long For links to todays stories, stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com You can find our/your Show on the Internet Radio Dial at --> GoodtobeAliveShow.com Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E107
October 14 · 14 min
Laughing 100 to 200 Times a Day is Equal to 10 Minutes of Rowing or Jogging!
It's Good to be Alive! when you're laughing! Taken right out of Caroline Leaf's book titled, Who Switched off My Brain, according to her research, laughing 100 to 200 times a day is equal to 10 minutes of rowing or jogging! Having fun through play and laughter is the cheapest, easiest and most effective way to control toxic thoughts and emotions and their toxic stress reaction. It rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit and gets positive emotions flowing. Smile - this is the beginning of laughter. When you hear laughter, gravitate toward it and let it wash all over you. The brain science of laughter is that it expands - the more you get, the more you want and, believe me, the more we all need! You can find Caroline Leaf's book here --> https://store.drleaf.com/collections/all TimLong.me Join us live every Monday at 4pm PST for Comedy Improv Interviews on Plauzzable.com/Comedian/Tim-Long For links to todays stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com You can find our/your Show on the Internet Radio Dial at --> GoodtobeAliveShow.com Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E106
October 13 · 37 min
We're Developing a 'Cat Release' for Dryers...OCD Makes Complete Sense to Me
Join my super terrific (and very funny) friend Doug Lane, with Comedienne Kim Cottrell, as we discuss how to develop a dryer with a 'cat release.' I know what you're thinking, "golden, I'm going to take that." Nope, we have it copy written simply by talking about it on Plauzzable. I'm pretty that's how it works legally. Come check out the Show on https://plauzzable.com/comedian/Tim-Long We're live on Plauzzable.com every Monday at 4pm Pacific Standard Time. It's Improv Interviewing and you can join in on the conversation. See you there! TimLong.me Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show
S3 · E105
October 12 · 11 min
Overcoming Worry & Anxiety by Living in Day-Tight Compartments
It's Good to be Alive! when you can celebrate International Moment of Frustration Scream Day. Ever felt like you were one spilled coffee away from losing it? Not just annoyed—but ready to yell into a pillow, a wall, maybe the sky? There’s a day for that, it's today, and it doesn’t involve breathing exercises or polite journaling. It’s called International Moment of Frustration Scream Day, and it’s exactly what it sounds like. People across the globe pause, step outside, and just scream. One long, full-volume, stress-blasting shout into the open air. It’s raw, a little ridiculous, and somehow… satisfying. This isn’t just noise—it’s a shared release. The beauty of it lies in how simple and strange it feels. No hashtags, no pressure to look good doing it. Just your voice, your breath, and a few seconds of pure sound. It reminds you that you’re not the only one carrying stress like a sack of bricks. Others are yelling too. And maybe, in those thirty wild seconds, frustration turns into laughter. Not because life got easier, but because you finally let it out. Here is the 'Having Fun with Anxiety' tip of the day ... live in day-tight compartments. This is a strategy developed by Sir William Osler. TimLong.me Join us live every Monday at 4pm PST for Comedy Improv Interviews on Plauzzable.com/Comedian/Tim-Long For links to todays stats & facts --> TheFunReport.com You can find our/your Show on the Internet Radio Dial at --> GoodtobeAliveShow.com Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! Support the show

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