Join your host, Dr. Eric M. Moody, in his continuing search for a more humbled and empathetic world. It's been said the key to the future of the world, is finding the optimistic stories and letting them be known. "Optimistic Tales" presents a medley of noteworthy and influential plebeian elite from around the world--from local and international community leaders to celebrity philanthropists. Dr. Moody's wide range of interdisciplinary insights, experience and expertise provides the background for his always rhapsodic and enthusiastic interviews.
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Optimistic Tales is hosted by Dr Eric M. Moody. The show has published 68 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S9 | E10 | Kindness Comes Down from the Ceiling at Strawberry Field..."John added the S" [Part 1]" (1 June 2026, 35 minutes), "S9 | E9 | Finding Beauty in the Struggle (the Student Discovery series)" (31 May 2026, 11 minutes), and "S9 | E8 | Superstars...on and off the Field (the Student Discovery series)" (29 May 2026, 8 minutes).
Optimistic Tales publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 68 episodes.
Booking probability for Optimistic Tales is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Optimistic Tales requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Optimistic Tales's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Optimistic Tales are Foundations & Philanthropy. Optimistic Tales has a society audience.
Dr Eric M. Moody hosts Optimistic Tales, a society show with 68 episodes published.
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Episode #10
Dr. Moody talks with Major Michelle Lovegrove-Huggins , Mission Director at Strawberry Field in Liverpool. Strawberry Field has been in the care of The Salvation Army since the 1930s as a place that supports vulnerable...
Episode #9
Dr. Moody presents the final installment of the Spring ’26 cohort of episodes in his “ Student Discovery ” series which highlights selected student interviews from his Community Development & Leadership course that...
Episode #8
Dr. Moody presents the next installment of his “ Student Discovery ” series which highlights selected student interviews from his Community Development & Leadership course that stand out for their depth and alignment...
Episode #7
Dr. Moody presents the fourth installment of his recently created “ Student Discovery ” series which highlights selected student interviews from his Community Development & Leadership course. The episodes chosen for the...
Episode #6
Dr. Moody presents the 3rd installment of his newly created “ Student Discovery ” series--highlighting selected student interviews from his Community Development & Leadership course. The episodes chosen for the Student...
Episode #5
Dr. Moody presents the second installment of his newly created “ Student Discovery ” series which highlights selected student interviews from his Community Development & Leadership course. The episodes chosen for the...
Episode #4
Dr. Moody presents the inaugural episode of his newly created “ Student Discovery ” series which highlights selected student interviews from his Community Development & Leadership course. The episodes included in the...
Episode #3
Dr. Moody talks with Mike "Rizzo" Eruzione , the Director of Special Outreach at Boston University and the legendary Captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics US national hockey team . While Mike’s name is forever linked to...
Episode #2
Dr. Moody talks with Mark Goodman, an original MTV VJ, and co-host of the podcast, Sound Up! . This episode is the second installment of Dr. Moody’s “Beyond the Acts” series—a collaboration with Mr. Todd Shriver of...
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Dr. Moody returns from a short break to begin his fifth year as Host of Optimistic Tales . He begins the prologue with a review of several interesting analytics from Season 8 and then discusses what’s on the agenda for...
Episode #8
In this special holiday episode, Dr. Moody welcomes back Ms. Joni Hendee , Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the Dumas-Wesley Community Center (DWCC). Together, they unwrap the quiet power of empathy that...
Episode #7
Dr. Moody talks with Lisa Geertsen , Co-Founder, Treasurer, and Governance Committee Member of the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths . Lisa, an artist blacksmith and blacksmithing instructor with over two decades of...
Episode #6
Dr. Moody collaborates with Mr. Todd Shriver , to present their inaugural, cross-over episode of Dr. Moody’s newest “ Beyond the Acts ” series to mark the 40th anniversary of Live Aid , the global concert event that...
Episode #5
Dr. Moody continues his talk with Jeremy Fogg, the Executive Pastry Chef for the French Truck Coffee Company in New Orleans, LA. Jeremy shares more of the humble beginnings that led him to his unique and storied career...
Episode #4
Dr. Moody talks with Jeremy Fogg, the Executive Pastry Chef for the French Truck Coffee Company in New Orleans, LA. Jeremy shares the humble beginnings that led him to his unique and storied career in the Food Service...
Episode #3
Dr. Moody talks with Tamlin Allbritten, an Expressive Art Specialist and founder of the Art with a Purpose non-profit organization. Please visit their website at artwithapurpose.org to view the various works of art...
Episode #2
Dr. Moody talks with a familiar guest of the podcast, Ms. Joni Hendee, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the Dumas Wesley Community Center (DWCC). Ms. Hendee once again discusses the continuing efforts of...
Episode #1
Dr. Moody returns from a five-month hiatus to reflect on his rekindled vision and revitalized focus for the podcast. But no worries...his theme remains the same: searching for a more humbled and empathetic world, one...
Episode #3
Dr. Moody talks with a familiar guest of the podcast, Ms. Joni Hendee, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the Dumas Wesley Community Center (DWCC). Ms. Hendee once again discusses the continuing efforts of...
Episode #3
Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Todd Shriver , teacher and instructional coach at North White Middle-High School in Monon, Indiana. Mr. Shriver is the current Director of the North White Guest Speakers program, which was...
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