Episode list

A boy in New York sees a girl across the way and wants to meet her. But first, the boy has to find a way to connect. With everyone sheltering-in-place, it will require a lot of ingenuity.

Nikki's boyfriend needs a haircut but all the barbershops are closed. So Nikki decides to give it a go. Only problem is she's never cut hair, so she calls a virtual stylist for lessons, how hard could it be?

Three English grandmothers decide to quarantine together. Their biggest concern? How much white wine they have in storage. A conversation featuring Nikki's friend, Mr. Malone.

With everyone at home, the animals come out to play. Window-shopping penguins in South Africa. Howling coyotes in San Francisco. Frolicking goats in Wales. A conversation with Nikki's animal-loving friend Kat.

Celebrities are just like us, and right now they're going a little stir-crazy. A conversation featuring Nikki's friend, Ross Mathews.

A retweet from a bestselling fantasy author changes the fate of a small, struggling bookshop in Petersfield, England.

People are getting creative when it comes to staying connected. From the residents of a small town who find a unique way to pass the time, to a 90-year-old woman who runs out of her favorite drink and asks for help, to a girl who shares her feelings through clever songs.

May is Teacher Appreciation Month. In honor of all the incredible educators out there, Nikki talks to a teacher about how she and others keep their heads.

Dan Rubenstein, host of Wondery's Sports Wars and The Solid Verbal, is a trivia fanatic. He's been a television game show contestant four times. So today, Nikki surprises him with an impromptu Daily Smile game show, including some questions he couldn't possibly answer.

Running is Dave Fowler's happy place. It's gotten him through some of the toughest moments of his life. And on the brink of running his 10th straight Boston Marathon, he hit another personal roadblock. That's when Dave found a new way to overcome adversity and bring running back into his life.

Protests have swept the streets across the country and around the world. Host Nikki Boyer talks to her friend CJay about how it felt to come together in unity at the Los Angeles protests and how we find hope in moments like this.

Frank Baker and his wife Laura Day Baker decided to do something special to give a group of graduating seniors some extra help as they faced their future.

When SpaceX launched the Dragon into orbit, it brought retired Astronaut Cady Coleman to tears. Nikki talks to her about the excitement of space travel and the possibilities this new launch holds for the future.

An 11 year old with a penchant for writing letters to friends and family around the country decided to pen a thank you note to her postman. She never could have imagined what would happen next.

Seventeen-year-old student activist Jalen Thompson grabbed the national spotlight after he and his friends brought their community together in a small suburb outside St. Louis, Missouri.

Ever since the family dog passed away, LaNae Slater-Moss had an animal-sized hole in her heart. But when she noticed an injured squirrel in her backyard, she just might have found a way to fill it.

A Virginian family was out for a drive when they found two bags full of cash in the middle of the road. What would you do if this had happened to you? A conversation featuring Mr. Malone.

What do you do when graduation is postponed indefinitely? If you're the Class of 2020, you get creative. From principals going the extra mile to make sure their students get their diplomas, to parents who threw at home graduations, to students making their end-of-year ceremonies personal, these 2020 graduation celebrations are unlike any other.

A life-altering accident transforms actor and yoga teacher Obi Ndefo in unexpected ways.

Paul "Bear" Vasquez's life was more "whoa. whoa ho ho oh my God!" than his viral Double Rainbow video could ever capture.

Cindy Dick was rummaging through boxes at a yard sale when she came across a very unique sports card. It ignited a fire in her that led to a lifelong hobby.

When medical student Safa Abdulkadir showed up at a protest in her hometown of Minneapolis wearing her white lab coat, she had no intention of practicing medicine - until someone who needed help asked if she was a doctor.

When Chris Yandle moved his family to Louisiana, he noticed that his daughter was anxious about starting yet another new school. So he did something simple and special to make her feel better. And not only did it make them closer, it also made him a better dad.

Host Nikki Boyer loves to eat, but she doesn't really like to cook. Thankfully the chef from Sonoma County's Big Bottom Market, Michael Volpatt, gives Nikki a lesson on how to make a quick meal with whatever she can find in her kitchen.

Is there a classic album you love that has no title track? You know, like U2's Joshua Tree, Bruce Springsteen's Greetings From Asbury Park. Or what about Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever? Ever wonder what those songs might have sounded like if the artists had written them? Well, finally someone has.

Nikki explores the wacky and wonderful side of life with James Parker, a fan of everything quirky. From a group of humans who come together online and pretend they are insects, to a woman who makes a boat out of a common fungus, let your freak flag fly.

Growing up, Jordan Karcher thought nothing could be better than being a veterinarian and helping animals for a living. Though he didn't become a vet, Jordan did find a way to combine two of his life's passions, coffee and dogs, into a business with a cause.

Kerry-Anne and Michael Gordon had a big wedding planned for this spring. Then everything got scrapped. When they finally figured out how to pull off a small ceremony in Philadelphia, they ran into the largest protest in the city's history - and Kerry-Anne and Michael became a part of history.

Aidan Ryker Schellings loved to skateboard from the moment he tried it. But a year ago things changed. Today, he can't skateboard. And he doesn't go by Aidan. But his story is one of incredible hope and perseverance.

What would you do if a baby duck fell into a sewer? That's just one of the crazy real life stories Nikki and Mr. Malone explore in a conversation about the deep, dark depths and the things we find when we get there.

When Yelitsa Jean-Charles was growing up, she didn't have dolls that looked like her. But a project in college set her on a path that would see her making sure that doesn't happen for the younger generation.

When music major Madisen Hallberg was asked to sing the National Anthem for her college's virtual graduation ceremony, she jumped at the chance. Little did she know it would lead to a serendipitous meeting that would capture the attention of the entire nation.

When Bri and Lindsey met, it felt like one of those magical movie moments and they quickly got engaged. But when their dream wedding venue fell apart, their plans were put on hold, and then their planner came up with a special way to bring their ceremony to the big screen.

It's every dog owner's worst nightmare. A beloved dog goes missing on vacation. But when the dog belongs to two former police officers - the investigation takes an unbelievable turn that leaves Mr. Malone and his dog Steve on the edge of their seats.

Forty years ago, Merlin Clarke left his job and his life in New England to hitchhike around the country. The experience inspired him to change his life and create a one of a kind trip where people can do good together.

Making your passion your full-time job is not easy. Artist Matley Hurd knows this all too well. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, things changed for him, he found himself with more time, and an unexpected new canvas to showcase his work.

Tomme Beevas loves bringing people together through food at his restaurant in Minneapolis. But when his city shuts down, he finds a new way to serve-- one that helps the community heal.

There must be something about the houses in England. Nikki and Mr. Malone discuss two separate cases of people finding hidden notes in their walls decades after the messages were written.

When travel photographer Erin Sullivan is forced to stay at home, she finds a way to continue exploring without leaving her apartment.

After doctors said he would never walk again, Robert Paylor made a miraculous recovery. Now, he's using his experience to help and inspire others.

Autumn Gupta and Bryanna Wallace have one of those friendships that feels more like a sisterhood. They work to make each other better and when the Black Lives Matter movement took off, they teamed up to help make the world better, too.

You get a letter in the mail asking you to call. You don't know the person who sent it. What would you do? When Nikki gets one of those letters, she follows her curiosity to a surprising end.

When Michelle Brenner was put on furlough, she decided to use her extra time and some tomato sauce, ground beef, and noodles to provide comfort to her Washington community.

Miss Utah USA Rachel Slawson has competed in her share of beauty pageants, but it took a long time for her to compete in them on her own terms and this year, she made history.

Bing and Joji Mendoza had a beautiful marriage for decades. But when it came time to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, Bing had a plan that no one in the family could have expected. And it would take extra help from their daughter Aly to pull it off.

When Neal Brandenburg wanted to find a project for him and his kids to stave off lockdown boredom, he took up sidewalk chalk art. What he didn't know was that his newfound hobby would deliver an inspirational message to an entire city.

What happens when the chicken crosses the road and ends up at the local COSTCO? Nikki and Mr. Malone are going to find out.

Alwiya Ahmed wants to be a doctor. But when her life takes an unexpected turn, she has to make a difficult choice. Put her plans on hold or keep following her dream.

Billy Flanigan is an entertainer at heart. He's worked at Walt Disney World for nearly 40 years - but when the park closed down in March, he found a new way to create smiles.

Nikki and Mr. Malone take a wild ride down the river as they discuss the tale of a Canadian man and his animal sidekick.