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Hosted by Matthew McInnis · society · EN-US · 78 episodes
Welcome to The Empire of Kindness, where we explore the nature, value, and practice of kindness. Insight, interviews, and practice tips to make the world a better place. Let's build an Empire of Kindness.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Empire of Kindness, where we explore the nature, value, and practice of kindness. Insight, interviews, and practice tips to make the world a better place. Let's build an Empire of Kindness.
The Empire of Kindness is hosted by Matthew McInnis. The show has published 78 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Reward Paradox: When Kindness Has Conditions" (18 October 2026, 10 minutes), "James in a Jar: A Legacy Beyond the Needle" (11 October 2026, 8 minutes), and "Most People Are Good: A Stranger's Four-Word Gift" (4 October 2026, 5 minutes).
The Empire of Kindness publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 7 minutes across 78 episodes.
Booking probability for The Empire of Kindness is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Empire of Kindness requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Empire of Kindness's contact route on record: verified email.
Matthew McInnis hosts The Empire of Kindness, a society show with 78 episodes published.
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Episode #26
Matthew McInnis explores whether rewards count as kindness, starting with a firm belief that they don’t and ending with a more complicated view. He traces everyday examples—treating yourself after a hard week, buying...
Episode #25
This episode tells the remarkable story of James Harrison, an Australian who began donating blood after lifesaving transfusions at 14 and went on to give plasma 1,173 times. His rare antibodies helped the Australian Red...
Episode #24
Caitlin Shetterly, a storyteller used to collecting others' experiences, became the subject of one herself when a stranger on a plane told her, “Most people are good.” Newly pregnant and still carrying post‑9/11 flying...
Episode #23
Matthew McInnis explores the difference between being nice and being kind, arguing that politeness often serves the speaker while true kindness costs something and focuses on the other person. Using the Southern phrase...
Episode #22
This episode contrasts two powerful stories about illness and human response to reveal a simple truth: niceness and kindness are not the same. Letty Cotton Pogrebin, after surviving breast cancer, cataloged how...
Episode #21
This episode of Empire of Kindness shares three simple, unvarnished stories from NPR’s My Unsung Hero. A baseball coach notices a problem that no one else saw and quietly helps a teen succeed at the plate. A stranger at...
Episode #20
This episode explores how simple, direct listening can change the course of a life. Matthew McInnis recounts two stories: Elvira, a grocery cashier in Fargo, who noticed a customer was overdue for a mammogram and...
Episode #19
This episode profiles Bill Wolfe, a retired insurance professional who spent his retirement tutoring elementary students in Boston through Literations and the AARP Foundation’s Experience Corps. Bill has logged over...
Episode #18
This episode explores what truly counts as kindness by profiling three people who kept showing up: Kimberly, a park volunteer who translated a scavenger hunt into Spanish and logged nearly a thousand hours; Larry, who...
Episode #17
What began as a TED-style class project became a citywide phenomenon when Charlie Simon and her younger sister left encouraging index cards on bike racks, subway poles, and in parks. The cards, meant for strangers...
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Episode #16
Matthew McInnis explores how most meaningful kindness starts with noticing something unstated — a subtle cue that signals need or potential. Through two contrasting stories (a neighbor delivering dinner to a deployed...
Episode #14
Matthew McInnis explores the vital link between courage and kindness, arguing that kindness that truly matters requires a willingness to pay social costs. He contrasts easy, costless kindness with the harder, sustained...
Episode #13
In this episode of 'The Empire of Kindness,' Matthew McInnis explores the nuanced differences between kindness and generosity. Though often used interchangeably, McInnis argues that kindness and generosity are distinct...
Episode #12
The podcast, hosted by Matthew McInnis, challenges the idea that kindness must be justified by its outcomes. Highlighting stories like Jimmy fixing a stranger's car or Melanie running a food pantry, the discussion...
Episode #11
This episode of 'Empire of Kindness' redefines the practice of hope and kindness as audacious acts that require no guarantees. Host Matthew McInnis critiques the conditional nature of restoring faith in humanity, urging...
Episode #8
Team Rubicon, a disaster relief group founded by veterans, stepped up when Hurricane Milton devastated Florida in 2024. Their mission wasn't just about clearing debris; it was about restoring hope. The podcast narrates...
Episode #7
Mikal Bridges, an NBA player for the Brooklyn Nets, fulfilled a lifelong aspiration by stepping into the role of a second-grade teacher for a day at PS 134 in Brooklyn. Despite a late night after an NBA game, Bridges...
Episode #6
In this heartfelt episode of 'Empire of Kindness,' host Matthew McInnis shares the inspiring story of Gia Martinez and Melissa Salguero. Melissa, a dedicated music teacher who joined PS48 in the Bronx with no resources...
The Empire of Kindness
In a heartwarming display of sibling devotion, nine-year-old Nora Vaughn set up a joke stand in her front yard to raise funds for Rett Syndrome Research. Her older sister, Susie, suffers from this challenging...
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