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Coffee News Podcast

Coffee News Podcast

By Debbie Jackson

Coffee News is a weekly print publication that features interesting news stories about people and places around the world, challenging trivia questions, inspirational quotes, horoscopes, fun facts, and silly jokes. We call it "news to enjoy over coffee" but you can now also enjoy it on the go with this audio version of Coffee News! Created in 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada by Jean Daum, Coffee News is now distributed in 700 franchises in 8 countries. To learn more about Coffee News and get information about owning a franchise and being your own boss, go to www.coffeenews.com .
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062 - June 7, 2021

Coffee News PodcastJun 05, 2021

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Final Episode

Final Episode

Welcome to the Coffee News Podcast.. final episode… I’m Debbie Jackson and I have been honored to be your host for 156 episodes of our audio version of Coffee News. I’ll tell you how all of this got started, but first, just to let you know a little about me, I have been a Coffee News publisher in Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States since 2011. Coffee News is a print publication that features fun and interesting stories from around the world, inspirational quotes, trivia, horoscopes, fun facts and silly jokes. We have Coffee News franchises in many countries and you could be your own boss as a Coffee News publisher. For more info on the Coffee News opportunity and learn how you can be your own boss, go to www.coffeenews.com.

 

The Coffee News Podcast started in March of 2020, as a response to the pandemic that shut down restaurants and stopped us from delivering Coffee News. It was supposed to be for two weeks, but I didn’t want to wait that long to get our fun, awesome content out to our loyal readers. And honestly, I needed to do something, some kind of positive action to deal with all the fear and uncertainty of those early days in the pandemic. So I started reading Coffee News to you every week. And as it turned out, the weeks became months and the Coffee News Podcast was an special way to reach out to our readers and support our publishers. 

 

It's been exciting to see where all of our listeners are coming from… mostly the US and Canada, but also we have listeners in Germany, South Africa, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom. I appreciate each and every one of you! 

 

Change is inevitable, and changes are coming to me now as well. After nearly 12 years as a Coffee News publisher, I have sold my business and I’m excited to see Coffee News continue beyond me in my market. It’s also been a great business to sustain me over the years and a profitable enterprise. I highly encourage anyone seeking a fun, affordable business opportunity to check out Coffee News at www.coffeenews.com. I want to thank Coffee News President, Bill Buckley, and everyone at Coffee News headquarters for their support over the years. They have been fantastic to work with! And I owe a debt of gratitude in remembrance of the founder of Coffee News, Jean Daum. She was inspired back in 1988 to bring joy and “good news” to people and poured her heart into her little newspaper. Despite overwhelming odds and setbacks, Jean never gave up and her work ended up blessing people all around the world. I never had the chance to meet Jean, but I know she lives on in Coffee News, the little paper with a big heart. 

 

As for me, I have new opportunities on the horizon and I’ll be stopping the Coffee News Podcast, but our episodes and content are timeless and will be here so feel free to listen anytime you need a smile! 

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156 - March 27, 2023

156 - March 27, 2023

What do you call the ghost of a chicken? Listen to the end of Coffee News Podcast and find out! We always have 5 fun jokes for you every week, along with your weekly horoscope, trivia, and interesting stories from around the world.

Mar 28, 202312:06
155 - March 20, 2023

155 - March 20, 2023

Can you guess the time for the world record in getting an order to the table in a restaurant? Listen for the answer in one of our fascinating stories in this week's Coffee News Podcast! And get detail about owning a Coffee News franchise at www.coffeenews.com.

Mar 21, 202312:31
154 - March 13, 2023

154 - March 13, 2023

Burglars usually take something, but a burglary case in Florida focused on what was left behind - glitter! Hear all about it in this week's Coffee News Podcast. We also feature your weekly horoscope, fun facts, trivia, and "dad" jokes. And you can learn how to become a Coffee News publisher and be your own boss, just go to www.coffeenews.com for details! 

Mar 13, 202312:12
153 - March 6, 2023

153 - March 6, 2023

Did you know pianos were dropped by parachute to US troops during World War II? Hear all about it in this week’s Coffee News Podcast! We have other fascinating stories from around the world along with your favorite features - trivia, your weekly horoscope, fun facts, and silly "dad" jokes! 

Mar 06, 202311:44
152 - February 27, 2023

152 - February 27, 2023

How do you rescue a sloth hanging from live electrical wires? Very carefully! We have details in this week's Coffee News Podcast along with all the regular features you love - quotes, trivia, horoscopes, fun facts, and jokes! 

Feb 27, 202312:06
151 - February 20, 2023

151 - February 20, 2023

Did you know, authorities can now use a pet’s DNA to track down dog owners who don’t pick up after their pets do their business? Learn more about this and other interesting stories in this week's Coffee News Podcast! Find out more about Coffee News at www.coffeenews.com . 

Feb 20, 202312:29
150 - February 13, 2023

150 - February 13, 2023

This week, you'll learn about a company in Sweden that is using birds to help clean up the streets! Hear about that and other interesting stories from around it the world in the Coffee News Podcast! 

Feb 12, 202312:00
149 - February 6, 2023

149 - February 6, 2023

This week in Coffee News, we'll tell you about blue cows! That's just one of the many interesting stories we have for you, along with trivia, jokes, and your weekly horoscope. It's all here in the Coffee News podcast! 

Feb 05, 202312:00
148 - January 30, 2023
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147 - January 23, 2023
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146 - January 16, 2023
Jan 16, 202312:15
145 - January 9, 2023
Jan 09, 202312:05
144 - January 2, 2023
Jan 02, 202312:21
143 - December 26, 2022
Dec 26, 202212:20
142 - December 19, 2022
Dec 19, 202211:53
141 - December 12, 2022
Dec 12, 202211:51
140 - December 5, 2022
Dec 02, 202212:10
139 - November 28, 2022
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138 - November 21, 2022

138 - November 21, 2022

If you are looking for some good news for a change, you found the right place! This week in the Coffee News Podcast you'll also hear fun facts and silly jokes, along with inspirational quotes and our challenging trivia - it's all here every week in the Coffee News Podcast! 

Nov 20, 202212:30
137 - November 14, 2022

137 - November 14, 2022

Biologists have been tracking an albatross that is thought to be the oldest wild bird in the world, listen to this week's podcast to hear just how old this bird is! We also have fun facts, trivia, and more to amuse and entertain you every week. 

Nov 14, 202212:27
136 - November 7, 2022

136 - November 7, 2022

They call it "dragon's blood" and it is released from a certain tree that only grows on one island, hear all about it in this week's Coffee News Podcast! We'll also have trivia, your weekly horoscope, funny jokes and fascinating stories from around the world. 

Nov 07, 202211:39
135 - October 31, 2022

135 - October 31, 2022

A lot of parents who have trouble getting their baby to sleep will try taking the infant on a car ride to settle them down for a snooze. Well, a bus tour in Hong Kong is doing the same for adults who have insomnia! We'll have details on the story in this week's Coffee News, along with other fascinating facts, jokes, trivia and more! 

Oct 30, 202211:47
134 - October 24, 2022

134 - October 24, 2022

This week, we have a story about a unique way to make people settle arguments, stick them on an island together to work it out! And as usual, you can check horoscopes, play trivia, get inspirational quotes, fun facts, and silly jokes. 

Oct 24, 202212:13
133 - October 17, 2022

133 - October 17, 2022

Here at Coffee News, we explore the world and bring you interesting and funny stories from around the world! This week, you'll learn about an amazing buffet offering French cuisine that has become a destination for travelers and foodies; an rare wood in Asian countries that is more expensive than gold; and dog in Colorado that saved his canine friend from a mountain lion! And of course, we always have your weekly horoscope, fun facts and clean "dad" jokes here in the Coffee News Podcast. 

Oct 16, 202211:51
132 - October 10, 2022

132 - October 10, 2022

This week in the Coffee News Podcast, we'll tell you about a Danish artist who made a lot of money creating and delivering two blank canvases! There is also a story about an elevator button factory in Japan that has become a tourist attraction and many other interesting facts and stories from around the world. It's all here along with your horoscope, inspirational quotes, and funny jokes! 

Oct 09, 202211:55
130 - October 3, 2022

130 - October 3, 2022

In the movie, The Wizard of Oz, most of us are familiar with Dorothy's red shoes... the ruby slippers. But did you know that in the original novel, her shoes were not red? This week in the Coffee News Podcast, learn what color her shoes originally were and many more fascinating facts. We'll also have your weekly horoscope, trivia, and funny stories from around the world! 

Oct 02, 202211:29
130 - September 26, 2022

130 - September 26, 2022

Have you ever had an overdue library book and worried about the fines? This week in the Coffee News Podcast, we'll tell you what happened when a library in Maryland decided to abolish late fees and overdue books came pouring in! Plus your weekly horoscope, quotes, and trivia! 

Sep 25, 202211:48
129 - September 19, 2022

129 - September 19, 2022

Halloween is right around the corner and this week in the Coffee News Podcast, we have a story about real-life ghost busters in China! You'll also learn about the beginning of hot air balloons, Clementine oranges, and pencils. And don't forget your weekly horoscope and trivia questions. Thanks for listening to the Coffee News Podcast! 

Sep 19, 202212:09
128 - September 12, 2022

128 - September 12, 2022

If you enjoy jigsaw puzzles, did you know they have a long history dating back to the 1700's? Listen to this week's Coffee News Podcast to learn how puzzles got started and many other fascinating facts and stories. We also have your weekly horoscope, trivia and silly jokes! 

Sep 10, 202211:27
127 - September 5, 2022

127 - September 5, 2022

The Olympics is well-known for sporting events but did you know that during a time from 1912 to 1948 they gave out medals for things other than sports? Get the details about that and much more in this week's Coffee News Podcast! 

Sep 04, 202211:24
126 - August 29, 2022

126 - August 29, 2022

If you've ever had an onion make you cry while chopping it, then you'll love our story this week about onions that have been cross-bred to prevent the problem! We have other fascinating stories, fun facts, trivia, your weekly horoscope, and clean "dad" jokes to brighten your day this week in the Coffee News Podcast! 

Aug 28, 202211:12
125 - August 22, 2022

125 - August 22, 2022

You've heard of LED lights, but what does LED stand for? That's just one of our trivia questions this week in the Coffee News Podcast! You'll also hear about fun facts, horoscopes, interesting stories and silly jokes. It's our recipe for fun - the Coffee News Podcast! 

Aug 19, 202211:40
124 - August 15, 2022

124 - August 15, 2022

A popular pizza is Hawaiian Pizza, that has ham and pineapple on it, but did you know that pizza did not originate in Hawaii? Listen to the Coffee News Podcast this week to find out where it first came from and who invented it! Also we'll have stories about a strange TV show in Japan that has been literally "running" for 15 years; the "real" name of the Wizard of Oz; and whatever you do, don't make a crow angry at you, they hold grudges! Details all in this week's Coffee News Podcast. 

Aug 14, 202211:45
123 - August 8, 2022

123 - August 8, 2022

Pizza is a popular food, but have you ever had a pizza cooked by a volcano? Learn more about it in this week's Coffee News Podcast! Also we have stories about a two-headed turtle, a hand dug tunnel that saved a remote village, and pebbly pictures on the beach that amaze viewers. Check out your horoscope, learn some fun facts, and get a few corny jokes to share with friends and family. It's all here in the Coffee News Podcast! 

Aug 07, 202211:54
122 - August 1, 2022

122 - August 1, 2022

Every week, Coffee News brings you amazing stories from around the world! This week we "travel" from Iceland to the Namib Desert on the southwest coast of Africa, then to Mexico and Canada. Plus our weekly trivia and horoscopes, jokes and fun facts. Listen with a friend! 

Jul 31, 202211:59
121- July 25, 2022

121- July 25, 2022

If you've ever done any fishing, then you are familiar with earthworms used as bait. Well you won't believe the crazy long earthworms they have in Australia! Hear all about it in this week's Coffee News. We also have fun facts about chocolate stamps and dog nose prints, trivia questions, and your horoscope. All that and more in this week's Coffee News! 

Jul 25, 202212:04
120 - July 18,2022

120 - July 18,2022

If you are worried about termites in your home, don't play rock music! We'll tell you about the connection in this week's Coffee News Podcast. You'll also hear stories about a unique home for bees in China and a place where it actually rains fish a couple times of the year. All that and your weekly horoscope, jokes and trivia in the Coffee News Podcast. 

Jul 15, 202211:48
119 - July 11, 2022

119 - July 11, 2022

Don't just wear your gold, you can also eat it! This week in the Coffee News Podcast, we'll tell you about a grilled cheese sandwich that contains real gold in it. Also, learn where grasshopper ears are located, which language has the most letters for their alphabet, and our usual features of your horoscope and silly jokes! 

Jul 11, 202211:42
118 - July 4, 2022

118 - July 4, 2022

Talk about a water hazard! This week on the Coffee News Podcast we'll tell you about a golf course in Australia that has the ultimate water hazard, full of danger! And of course we have your fun facts, trivia, horoscopes, and clean jokes to share as well. Start your week off right with the Coffee News Podcast! 

Jul 03, 202211:53
117 - June 27, 2022

117 - June 27, 2022

In India, there is a very popular food called Bombay Duck - but it's not duck! Do you know what it is? Listen to the Coffee News Podcast this week to find out! Also, check your horoscope and get your lucky numbers, test yourself with our trivia, and learn fun facts to amaze your friends and family. 

Jun 26, 202212:00
116 - June 20, 2022

116 - June 20, 2022

It might sound like a conspiracy theory, but did you know a dentist helped to invent the cotton candy machine? It's true and we have details this week in the Coffee News Podcast! Also, learn about a beautiful, heart-shaped lake in Japan; 75-year old love letters discovered in an attic in Canada; and a hungry bridge in North Carolina called The Can Opener. Be sure to check your horoscope and check out our trivia and clean, corny jokes! 

Jun 18, 202211:49
115 - June 13, 2022

115 - June 13, 2022

If you have a friend who suffers from mageirocophobia, then don't expect to be invited to their house for a home-cooked meal! Learn more about this unusual fear in this week's Coffee News Podcast. You'll also get the weekly dose of trivia, jokes, horoscopes and interesting stories from around the world that we bring to you each week! 

Jun 11, 202212:22
114 - June 6, 2022

114 - June 6, 2022

If you are ever near Signal Mountain, Tennessee, you might get a glimpse of a flying saucer! But before you think aliens have taken over, you should get a closer look. We'll tell you more about it in this week's Coffee News Podcast, along with our usual features of trivia, jokes, interesting stories, and horoscopes.

Jun 04, 202211:31
113 - May 30, 2022

113 - May 30, 2022

If you've been to the zoo, did you ever notice that the giraffe has a black tongue? Scientists have a theory about why they have a black tongue and we'll tell you more about it in this week's Coffee News Podcast! You'll also learn about an unusual house in Spain and another unique abode in England. And of course, your weekly horoscope, trivia questions, and silly jokes are all here as well. Thanks for listening to the Coffee News Podcast! 

May 28, 202211:43
112 - May 23, 2022

112 - May 23, 2022

Here at Coffee News, we have a new issue for you every single week, but in France there is a newspaper that only comes out every 4 years! We'll tell you more about it in this week's Coffee News podcast. And we also have stories about a natural wonder that towers 200 feet high in the urban environment of Mumbai, India; women in Japan who can hold their breath and dive deep without air tanks to collect natural resources at the bottom of the sea; and who are the top 3 Grammy winners. All that plus trivia, jokes and horoscopes - it's all here in the Coffee News podcast! 

May 21, 202211:34
111 - May 16, 2022

111 - May 16, 2022

German Chocolate Cake is delicious, but did you know that it is not originally from Germany or connected with the German culture? Get the scoop and learn more in this week's Coffee News Podcast! We also have stories about heroes - a dog in Virginia who rescued a drowning fawn and an elderly great-grandpa who foiled would-be robbers. And you can hear about the dry regatta in Australia and the crooked trees of Saskatchewan, Canada. Don't forget about your weekly horoscope and our silly "dad" jokes! 

May 15, 202212:20
110 - May 9, 2022

110 - May 9, 2022

If you love polar bears, then you definitely want to hear our story about the Polar Bear Capital of the World - Churchill, Manitoba, Canada! And we will also tell you about a curious way that people handle their haystacks in India; a monument to a dog sitting on a lunch box; and the biggest island in the world (do you know what it is?). All that plus your horoscope, trivia, and silly jokes in Coffee News every week! 

May 07, 202211:30
109 - May 2, 2022

109 - May 2, 2022

It's hard to imagine The Wizard of Oz without Toto, Dorothy's beloved little dog - but a stage production of the classic actually replaced the canine with another creature. Listen to this week's Coffee News Podcast for the details and many more interesting stories, trivia, jokes and horoscopes! 

Apr 30, 202211:58
108 - April 25, 2022

108 - April 25, 2022

Love it or hate it, most of us are familiar with karaoke - but do you know the literal meaning of the Japanese word "karaoke"? Find out in our trivia this week in the Coffee News Podcast! We also have stories for you about the woman who holds the world record for the lowest female singing voice; a plan to create a swimming pool in the sky; and the roaming boars of Haifa, Isreal. All that and much more in the Coffee News Podcast! 

Apr 23, 202211:59