The Good Night Show with Daniel Van Kirk

Segment 1: Dan makes some announcements and we discuss the Best TV Show Finales of All Time.

Segment 2: Dan says thank you and we wrap things up one final time with some music. 

Don't forget -- There are plenty of ways to stay connected, whether through other podcasts, Patreon, Hub City shows, or the other exciting things Dan is working on. We hope the Good Night Gang will stick around in one way or another.

Thank you for listening and supporting the show -- we've had an amazing time making it with you. 

Remember -- no man is a failure who has friends. Good Night.

Segment 1: We discuss these moments in pop culture history: In 1920, the members of the Black Sox Scandal were implicated, In 1954, “A Star is Born" premiered, In 1955, James Dean died, In 1960, The Flintstones premiered, In 1982, Cheers premiered on NBC, In 1962, Barbra Streisand signed her first recording contract, In 1970, Janis Joplin recorded Me and Bobby McGee, In 1950, Peanuts debuted, & In 1959, The Twilight Zone premiered on CBS.

Segment 2: Some updates from Daniel, and a BIG thank you to Lissa!

Segment 1: Dan says some thank you's, makes some announcements, and reveals the answer to this week's riddle.

Segment 2: National Drink Beer Day, National Confucius Day, International Podcast Day, International Coffee Day, National Name Your Car Day, and Germania/Budsin News by Ronda Goldsmith.

We discuss these stories: Man transforms his driveway into a racetrack for his 4-year old neighbor, Billionaire Reaches His Goal Of Giving Away His Entire Fortune After 38 Years Of Secret Donations, The Bizarre Yet Wholesome Story Of A Fish Chair And A Tattoo, plus the riddle of the week, and Dan & Noah's positive stories of the week.

Segment 1: Daniel has a very important announcement to make about The Good Night Show.

Segment 2: Mrs. America, The Emmys, Challenger: The Final Flight, The Social Dilemma, Woke, School House Rock, Criminal United Kingdom, TwinTheNewTrend, Karen Kilgariff's Live at the Bootleg, "Did We Change" by Indian Lakes, & more.

Tonight, we bring you something different and talk about all kinds of strange laws!

Segment 1: We discuss these events: 'The Hobbit' was published, Bill Murray was born, Monday Night Football First Aired, many TV shows premiered, In 1985, the first Farm Aid concert was held, ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ was released in the US, Bob Marley performed his final concert, ‘60 Minutes’ premiered on CBS, the first sex change procedure was performed, ‘The Princess Bride’ premiered in the US, and U2 was formed.

Segment 2: We discuss the Best Movies Based On Books.

Segment 1: National Miniature Golf Day, National Pause the World Day, World Alzheimer’s Day, National Ice Cream Cone Day, National Voter Registration Day, The First Day of Fall, Celebrate Bisexuality Day, Innergize Day, National Snack Stick Day, Remember Me Thursday, National Punctuation Day, National Comic Book Day, National One-Hit Wonders Day, and National Hug a Vegetarian Day.

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News by Ronda Goldsmith.

We discuss these stories: Tooth Fairy Leaves Letter For Child Explaining Delay In Payment, A World War II veteran will get his final wish to have Juicy Fruit-themed casket, Brave 11-year-old saves drowning toddler in dramatic seaside rescue, Boy Donates 22,000 Diapers to Single Moms Using Funds From His Lemonade Stand, 5-Yr-Old Sends Letter To Cat In Heaven And Receives Sweetest Reply From Mailman, plus Daniel & Noah's positive stories, and the weekly riddle.

We discuss: Joe Pera Talks With You, Raised by Wolves, The Vow, The Awesomes, #Alive, Peaceful Warrior, "King of Wishful Thinking," Walk Away by Buzzy Lee, & more.

The Lizzie Borden murder case abides as one of the most famous in American criminal history. New England’s “crime of the Gilded Age”, its seeming senselessness captivated the national press. In this episode, we dig into story.

Segment 1: In 1985, ‘The Golden Girls’ premiered, In 1978, Muhammad Ali won the heavyweight title,In 1954, Marilyn Monroe’s iconic scene was filmed, In 1987, ‘Fatal Attraction’ premiered in New York, In 1972, ‘M*A*S*H’ premiered on NBC, In 1983: Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America, In 1975, Patty Hearst was arrested by the FBI, In 2009: ‘Guiding Light’ aired its final episode, & more!

Segment 2: The best 80s sitcoms you can stream right now!

Segment 1: National Coloring Day, Boston Marathon Day, Someday, Greenpeace Day, National Guacamole Day, Mexican Independence Day, National Stay Away from Seattle Day, World Play-Doh Day, National Monte Cristo Sandwich Day, National Professional House Cleaners Day, National Cheeseburger Day, & Rice Krispie Treats Day.

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News by Ronda Goldsmith.

Stories we discuss: Man Buys Entire Flower Truck For Senior Center Residents To Make Their Own Bouquets, Chrissy Teigen asked teachers for their wishlists on Twitter and the responses poured in, 8-Yr-Old Mows Lawns And Collects Food For People In Need, Good Samaritan Goes On Epic Mission To Return Stranger’s Lost Wallet, plus our weekly riddle, and Daniel & Noah's positive stories.

We discuss: Alone, Lovecraft Country, Heat, 1BR, The Art of Self Defense, Bates Motel, Buzzr channel on PlutoTV, Broadchurch, Match Game, the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtracks, "Dynamite" by BTS, Dreamsicle by Jason Isbell & more. 

This Wednesday we change it up and talk all things animals, including: pet ownership, the smartest animals, and names for groups of animals!

Segment 1: This week in pop culture history: In 1960, the first American Woman won three gold medals in a single Olympics. In 1979, ESPN Debuted. In 1986, Oprah had her first national broadcast. In 1960, “Psycho” Premieres. In 2001, “Band of Brothers” premiered. In 1947, the first computer bug was discovered. In 1984, Alex Trebek hosted “Jeopardy!” for the first time. In 1990, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered. In 1991, Nirvana released “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” In 1967, the Carol Burnett Show premiered. In 1974, the Cardinals beat the Mets after 25 innings.

Segment 2: The Greatest Game Shows of All Time.

Segment 1: Labor Day, National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day, National Salami Day, National Ants on a Log Day, National Ampersand Day, National Teddy Bear Day, International Sudoku Day, National Hot Dog Day, Patriot Day, National Women’s Baseball Day & National Make Your Bed Day.

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News, by Ronda Goldsmith.

Segment 1: Lost & Found AirPods, a backyard squirrel bar, a Selfless Teen who Takes Daily Trips During Lockdown To Clean Dirty Road Signs And Cut Back Town’s Hedges, 103-year-old woman's first tattoo, a Girl who Uses PowerPoint To Convince Dad To Let Her Get A Cat, this week's riddle, Dan & Noah's positive stories, & more!

We discuss: Fall Guys, Alone, Love Fraud, The Vow, Great Cities Set To Jazz, Class Action Park, The Cabin Podcast, Discover Wisconsin, Lovecraft Country, Angie Tribeca, Teskey Brothers -- Man of the Universe, Our World - My Morning Jacket, & more!

In this Back Page edition, we read an email from a listener who broke up with her boyfriend in March, and is now about to move away from her current city. However, there are some lingering feelings about her ex, and she's not sure if she should reach out to let him know she's leaving town. 

Segment 1: The Griffeys became the first father and son to play on the same MLB team, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash, Beanie Babies retired, “Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos” premiered, Kelly Clarkson became the first American Idol, The Crocodile Hunter was Killed, Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter, and 'The Price is Right' debuted.

Segment 2: 13 of the craziest Christmas toy fads, ranked.

Segment 1: National Trail Mix Day, National Eat Outside Day, World Letter-Writing Day, National No Rhyme (nor reason) Day, National Beheading Day, National Blueberry Popsicle Day, National Skyscraper Day, National College Colors Day, National Eat an Extra Dessert Day & more!

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News - by Ronda Goldsmith.

We discuss: A family food truck, a pie special, 2 listeners who have lost over 100 pounds, a dog train, a free piano, & more!

We discuss: Alone, Lovecraft Country, The Vow, Motherless Brooklyn, Frozen 2, Escape from New York, TE1 with Greg Olsen, Schitt's Creek, Drunk Parents, & more!

Something new this week! In this episode we talk: 11 Classic American Road Trip Routes, a list of the best road trip apps, and more!

Segment 1: Gordie Howe is inducted into Hall of Fame in 1972, Pluto gets demoted, Pete Rose gets banned from baseball for life, Lauryn Hill’s debut album is released,Sean Connery’s birthday, The real “Rosie the Riveter” is born, the 19th Amendment is adopted, Mary Poppins Premieres, & Martin Luther King Jr. delivers the “I Have a Dream” speech.

Segment 2: The top Disney movies of the 1960's!

Segment 1: International Strange Music Day, National Waffle Day, Touch-a-Heart Tuesday, National Whiskey Sour Day, National Banana Split Day, Make Your Own Luck Day, National Dog Day, World Rock Paper Scissors Day, National Kiss Me Day, National Banana Day, & National Bow Tie Day.

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News by Ronda Goldsmith.

We discuss: Going on walks with mom, a puppy named Jedi, a bingo tribute to a beloved friend, playing music with others, a rescue at sea, Tamale Guy gets his own restaurant, the weekly riddle, and Dan & Noah's positive stories of the week.

We discuss: Once Upon A Time In The West, Lincoln Lawyer, Project Power, Teenage Bounty Hunters, Dicktown, Fall Guys, Mobituaries, Warrior, Little Bit Of Love by JP Cooper, and more!

On March 18, 1990, 13 works of art were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. In this Mysteries episode, we delve into exactly how the perpetrators pulled off the theft, and theories on who may have been behind this unsolved case.

Segment 1: Bill Clinton gives “the meaning of is” testimony, Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” premieres, Women are granted the right to vote, Salem Witch Trials, Groucho Marx dies, Madame Tussauds displays speaking waxwork of Simon Cowell, the Menendez Murders take place, The Mona Lisa is stolen, & “Bambi” is released.

Segment 2: We discuss the saddest Disney moments.

Segment 1: National Black Cat Appreciation Day, National Thrift Shop Day, National Pinot Noir Day, National Fajita Day, World Photography Day, National Sandcastle and Sculpture Day, International Orangutan Day, National Lemonade Day, National Bacon Day, National Men’s Grooming Day, & National Senior Citizens Day.

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News, by Ronda Goldsmith.

We discuss: A friendly dog who was rewarded with a job at a car dealership, Roger Federer surprising girls whose rooftop tennis match went viral, Carmelo Anthony announcing scholarships for 32 students, a Red Lobster employee who found a rare blue lobster and instead of cooking it, sent it to an Ohio zoo, plus Dan & Noah's positive stories of the week, and a riddle!

We discuss: Perry Mason, I Love You Now Die, Sinatra: All or Nothing At All, JoJo Rabbit, WALL.E, The Gentlemen, Lovecraft Country, Love on the Spectrum, Monophonics, “High Feeling” by Cordovas, Ticket to Ride, 4 Kings Casion, & more!

In this episode, Daniel interviews his friend, comedian Stuart Thompson. They discuss: Byron Allen, Stuart's girlfriend trying to get buffer than him, the longest bike ride he's ever taken, biking in Los Angeles, Stuart's new album "Dandyman," and his podcast "The L8 Night Podcast."

Segment 1: Mount Rushmore is dedicated, Sunset Boulevard premieres in the US, American Graffiti is released, the Green Bay Packers are founded, IBM releases its first personal computer, Alfred Hitchcock’s birthday, "South Park" debuts, Steve Martin’s birthday, & Sega Genesis is released in the US.

Segment 2: The Best Video Game Characters of all time.

Segment 1: National Spoil Your Dog Day, National S’mores Day, National Raspberry Tart Day, National Play in the Sand Day, National Middle Child Day, National Vinyl Record Day, National Left Handed Day, National Prosecco Day, National Creamsicle Day, and National Wiffle Ball Day.

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News by Ronda Goldsmith.

In this episode we discuss: An 11-year-old podcaster, visiting a farm, fostering kittens, a 10-Yr-Old Who Starts Baking 100s Of Pies To Raise Money For Kids In Need, a stolen teddy bear with dying mother's voice that was returned to daughter after Ryan Reynolds and others offered a $15,000 reward, & more!

In this episode, we discuss: Umbrella Academy, Perry Mason, Search Party, I'll Be Gone in the Dark, PRIMER, PREDESTINATION, "Special When Lit," "Still Wandering" by Bronze Radio Return, and "Harvest Moon" by Poolside.

For this edition of The Back Page, we discuss a letter from a listener whose all-or-nothing thinking patterns have caused strain in her almost-20-year relationship with her husband.  Plus, the idea of weekly "Marriage Meeting," & more!

Segment 1: Jesse Owens wins in Berlin Olympics, Tony Bennett is born, World’s Longest Hot Dog, Barack Obama is born, Daniel's birthday, American Bandstand premieres, Rory's birthday, First woman swims the English Channel, Barry Bonds beats Hank Aaron's record, and more!

Segment 2: 16 Of The Most Shocking World Records That You Never Knew Existed.

Segment 1: National Watermelon Day, National Grab Some Nuts Day, National Coast Guard Day, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, National Underwear Day, National Jump in a Lake Day, National Fresh Breath Day, International Beer Day, & more!

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News by Ronda Goldsmith.

We discuss: A transfer to a new school, a new job and moving from Austin to Nashville, An Adorable Look at What Children Around the World Carry as Treasure, Young Boy Wins Bike and Gifts It To Neighbor Who Does Not Own One, a Man Honors Handshake From 28 Years Ago and splits Lottery Jackpot With a Friend After Winnings Millions, plus Dan & Noah's positive stories, the weekly riddle, and more!

We discuss: I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Perry Mason, HBO Max, Zenimation, Amazon B-roll shows, Trampoline in a Ditch, "Girls, Guns, and Blood," The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, PANTS, & more!

A Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing in Illinois Neighborhood, House used for 'Golden Girls' exterior shots listed for $3 million, Italian commune's 1,319.5-pound block of cheese breaks Guinness record, Company offers $1,000 to play 50 hours of 'Animal Crossing,' Michigan jewelry store's inventory buried for statewide 'treasure hunt,' & more!

Segment 1: First Titanic artifacts are found, the introduction of Bugs Bunny, National Lampoon's Animal House debuts in 1978, the first singing telegram occurs, Son of Sam claims his first murder victim in 1976, Jerry Lawler slaps Andy Kaufman, The Mask premieres in 1994, Metallica releases “Enter Sandman," the GameBoy is released in the US, and Napster Shuts Down.

Segment 2: Ranking the top Cartoon Characters of All Time!

Segment 1: National Scotch Day, National Waterparks Day, National Chicken Wing Day, National Lipstick Day, International Day of Friendship, National Avocado Day, National Mutt Day, & more!

Segment 2: Germania/Budsin News, by Ronda Goldsmith.

In this episode we cover: paying it forward at Taco Sombrero in Gulfport, Shaq pitching in to help stranded Florida driver, a 6-Year-Old Boy who Risked His Own Life To Protect Little Sister From Dog Attack, Anonymous Wine Fairies Across the Country Are Leaving Wine on People's Doorsteps, this week's riddle, Dan & Noah's positive stories of the week, and more!

We discuss: Search Party, Long Gone Summer, Dave, Stand By Me Day, Palm Springs, Relic, The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox, Salt: A World History, "Monsters," by The Midnight, some feel good music, & more!