Good Nonsense

Good Nonsense is a no-BS show hosted by nonprofit veteran Evan Wildstein and nonprofit cheerleader/superfan Tasha Van Vlack. Part candid conversation, part reality check, and part therapy session. It’s for all of YOU in and around nonprofits. No fluff. No jargon. Just real talk with smart people who care. Welcome to Good Nonsense. An honest show about life in the social sector. Know someone we should have on the show? Email us at hello@goodnonsense.org!

Good Nonsense is a business podcast hosted by nonprofit veteran Evan Wildstein, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

nonprofit veteran Evan Wildstein hosts Good Nonsense, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Building Empathy Muscle — with Michael Le

  Nov 4, 202527 minS2

  <p>Attorney-turned-nonprofiteer Michael Le is a delightful human. The kind you simply enjoy getting to know. The kind who believes in building “empathy muscle” by planting himself in the mission work… whether or not that work appears on his job description, which we talked about, and more.</p> <p>Along the way we dive into —</p> Taking big swings in our nonprofit work Smashing nonprofit complacency by dreaming The power of executives checking in on one another And one wish Michael would make to improve the social sector <p>It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense...

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  Episode #8

  Strategy, Change, and Teal Pumpkins — with Veronica LaFemina

  Oct 29, 202533 minS2

  <p>Ever since Tasha and Evan learned about Veronica LaFemina’s concept of a one-page strategic plan, they were hooked. Years later, it’s been exciting following along as she advises nonprofits on addressing vacancies, siloes, and collective success. On this episode we talked about all of it.</p> <p>Along the way we dive into —</p> Being a teenage peer mediator Making Halloween accessible for more kids The practical power of “I” instead of “we” statements Vacancy rates and how they can tank your org’s mission And one wish Veronica would make to improve the social sector <p>It’s practical...

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  Episode #7

  Going Beyond Elections to Reimagine Democracy — with Sam Reusch

  Oct 21, 202527 minS2

  <p>Nonprofiteers may not think of “democracy work” as nonprofit work, but it absolutely is. On this episode, Apathy is Boring’s executive director Sam Reusch talks about how democracy is an ongoing conversation—one that helps us decide what type of country, province, or community we want.</p> <p>Along the way we dive into —</p> Redefining democracy beyond elections Why apathy isn’t indifference, it’s disconnection How nontraditional work can create nonprofit leaders And one wish Sam would make to improve the social sector <p>It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the w...

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  Episode #6

  A totally and completely serious nonprofit meditation—with Evan Wildstein

  Oct 9, 20255 minS2

  <p>Nonprofiteers, as we enter the fun of year-end mishegoss, we know you need a moment to pause, reflect, and smell the bagels. Join us for this brief, five-minute meditation to find your center.</p> <p>With love,<br> Tasha & Evan</p>

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  Episode #5

  Being Curious, Empathetic, Affirming, and Helpful — with Tim Parsons

  Sep 30, 202535 minS2

  <p>We were delighted to be Tim Parsons’ first-ever podcast, and what a deep conversation it was. From Dungeons & Dragons to empathy to disorienting dilemmas and beyond, Tim showed us why having different people in the room allows us to do big things.</p> <p>Along the way we dived into —</p> Why our work requires idealists, realists, AND practical-ists Moving people along the journey of transformative volunteering Putting people outside their comfort zones to build real connection One wish Tim would make to improve the social sector <p>It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonse...

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