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 “The Green Room” series—a collaboration with Mr. Todd Shriver of North White Middle-High School in Moron, Indiana. “Professor” Goodman discusses his views about the unique, historical impact of MTV and how this new phenomenon changed the way we viewed music and its galvanizing effect on the global, social experience. Also joining the conversation is Mr. Drew Van Huss.

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 Season 9. Please remember to Follow the podcast as he takes the first steps into the fifth year of his continuing search for a more humbled and empathetic world.

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 fuels DWCC’s mission to Educate, Empower, and Enrich the community—highlighting the Annual Toy Store, where families experience the dignity of giving, and the Senior Activities Independent Living program, which nurtures community, purpose, and connection for older adults. Through heartfelt stories and shared reflections, this conversation reminds us that empathy is the thread that ties every act of kindness together. The joy of the season isn’t found in what we give or receive—but in how we understand, uplift, and walk alongside one another. For more information about DWCC’s programs, visit dumaswesley.org. VClXoCKqevkPrzfrHkID