A Side the Media Never Showed | Charlie Puth David Begnaud 2026-03-23 | Charlie Puth asked for incense before this interview started. He hears everything — the air conditioning, the school bell down the block, a note going slightly flat in a crowd of thousands — and a smell is the one thing he can't hear. He's been diagnosed with OCD, which he believes is inseparable from why he can make a record. It also means he circles the block before walking into a hotel lobby, and that a wrong sound can put him physically in his gut.He didn't sing in front of anyone until he was 18. His father took a day off from construction work and sat in line with him for twelve hours to audition for America's Got Talent, where he told the judges he couldn't do it a cappella — he'd beatbox, he'd play piano, but not that. His mother, a Jewish woman teaching music in a Catholic school, wheeled a piano cart into rooms and quieted them with the Beatles. She's the reason he explains chord theory on the internet, a connection he makes out loud for the first time in this conversation, mid-sentence, and seems surprised by.He talks with David Begnaud about the classical teachers who told him to stop using his ear, the early advice to manufacture feuds with people he'd never met, and the years he spent putting maybe forty-five percent of himself into his music. He's now released a song called "I Used to Be Cringe" that he found too embarrassing to finish for a year. The album arrives the same day his first child is due.Get more stories that remind you the world is still good. Sign up for our free newsletter: www.thedogoodcrew.comThank you to Canva for believing in the power of storytelling and helping us bring this podcast to life: canva.comChapters ☀️00:00:00 Intro: The Musical Prodigy Who Hears Everything00:02:39 The Incense, The Nerves, and Sweating the Small Stuff00:05:30 When Music is Your Only Comfort: The Gift and the Curse00:08:41 I Used to Be Cringe: Writing the Song That Was Too Honest00:15:49 The Swimming Pool Story: When Mom Pulled Him Out00:15:08 Chuck and Deb: The Parents Who Believed When No One Else Did00:39:51 The Classical vs Jazz Battle: Fighting to Do Both00:44:55 Mom's History: Why She Fought So Hard for Charlie's Freedom00:50:05 The Vulnerability He's Been Hiding: Opening Up for the First Time00:49:21 Taylor Swift, Baby Puth, and the Album That Changes Everything00:57:19 The Imperfections Make It Human: Charlie's Letter to His Younger SelfABOUT THIS PODCAST:The Person Who Believed In Me is hosted by David Begnaud, founder and CEO of Do Good Crew and often called "America's storyteller." In each episode, David sits down with world-class guests to ask one simple question: Who believed in you before the world did? Big names. Honest stories. Relatable takeaways. Different paths — same question.David is also a CBS News contributor and host of the weekly segment Beg Knows America, which airs every Monday morning.Host: David BegnaudGuest: Charlie PuthExecutive Producers: Ellen Rocamora, Olivier DelfosseBooker: Sully BlochDirector of Photography: Foster ParksTheme Music: SlipstreamLive Production Technician: Joseph Gabay & Will Whitley (Statik Creative)Post-Production: Longwave DigitalCONNECT WITH US:The Person Who Believed In Me:Instagram: instagram.com/believedpodcast
Neighborhood Dogs Play On Playground Slide David Begnaud 2026-09-18 | This is your sign to take your dog to the park this weekend! Dogs truly just want to have fun. Check this out. Two neighborhood dogs in Iquique, Chile, cared for by local residents, spent a day at the park. Watch as one of the dogs climbs up the playground equipment and slides down the red spiral slide for fun.📍Iquique, Chile🇨🇱Ivia Viral Hog
Id like to see some financial statements. David Begnaud 2026-09-18 | "9-year-old me demanded to see the family's financial statements" 😂 Chelsea Handler on growing up with 6 siblings and a used-car dealer dad who had zero answers for her. Watch this episode of The Person Who Believed in Me now on my YouTube channel.
Boaters Rescue Exhausted Bobcat Struggling to Swim David Begnaud 2026-09-18 | "He was seconds from drowning. 🐾 They almost didn't see him in time.On a normal Saturday boat ride with family friends, a Canadian family spotted a tiny bobcat fighting for its life in the water, completely exhausted, barely keeping its head up. Julie DeYoung says she's not a rescuer, just a mom who wasn't about to watch an animal die when she could help. Her family named him 'Bo the Bobcat.'#BobcatRescue #AnimalRescue #BoTheBobcat📹: Julie Sherise DeYoung via Viral Hog
She wanted to be a zookeeper, not an actor. David Begnaud 2026-09-17 | At 5 years old, actress Thomasin McKenzie told her grandma she wanted to be a zookeeper, a dancer, a singer, anything except an actor. She watched her parents and grandmother work in New Zealand's film industry and saw the reality behind the spotlight: little money, constant travel, and babysitters raising her and her siblings while her parents chased the next job.Her mom didn't push back. Her grandma bragged when she graduated high school that she'd never set foot in drama school.And yet... here she is. One of the most sought-after actresses working today, proof that sometimes the career finds you when you least expect it. 🎬" Watch The Person Who Believed in Me podcast now on my YouTube channel.
Uber drivers backseat baby delivery David Begnaud 2026-09-17 | #uberpartner Detroit Uber driver Maggie Whatley never expected to help deliver a baby - but when her passenger, Braya, went into labor in the back seat, Maggie stayed calm and got her through it. Today, she’s the baby’s godmother.
Thomasin McKenzie talks about getting out of the anxiety funk. David Begnaud 2026-09-16 | Thomasin McKenzie just explained panic attacks in a way that finally makes sense.She said something that stuck with me: in between panic attacks, you forget how bad they actually get, and you start convincing yourself you were overreacting. Then it happens again, and you remember exactly why it wasn't. She called it gaslighting yourself.She also talked about how during the worst of it, you can't even reach for the coping tools you know work, because you're too consumed by what's happening in your body. What helped her was physical grounding: sucking on ice, holding her dog, and being wrapped in a blanket. Simple things that pulled her back.This is such an honest look at what anxiety actually feels like from the inside.
Bad Bunnys image carved into a jack-o-lantern David Begnaud 2026-09-16 | She said, "I carved Bad Bunny on a pumpkin tonight," like it's NO BIG DEAL... but look at this 🎃 Karrah Youngblood turned a plain pumpkin into a full-blown Benito masterpiece... the shading, the detail, the LIKENESS! And the wildest part? She did this in under an hour. Tag someone who needs to see this before Halloween.🎥 Credit: Karrah Youngblood (@karrahjo)#BadBunny #PumpkinCarving #Halloween2026 #BadBunnyPumpkin #PumpkinArt #FYP
Its an ongoing struggle, I suppose. David Begnaud 2026-09-15 | Thomasin McKenzie talks about living with anxiety: medication that took time to get right, telling her dad when she's not okay, and breathing exercises she's learned along the way.A reminder that managing anxiety is rarely one thing. It's a mix.
Man in wheelchair lands perfect skateboard trick David Begnaud 2026-09-15 | Watch as this man in a wheelchair lands a perfect skate trick. ♿ 🛹There are leaves all over the ground, and it doesn't slow him down one bit. This dude's in a wheelchair, pulling off moves that'd be hard for anyone. Trick after trick, each one crazier. Then BOOM!💥 He lands this insane move, and everyone just loses it. Even the paramedics parked nearby start cheering. Pure joy.
Before takeoff, one piolot made a little boys whole trip David Begnaud 2026-09-15 | A family's flight to Brazil became one of their most treasured memories, thanks to an American Airlines crew that went out of their way to make a Deaf child feel like the star of the show.Before boarding began, the pilot pulled the boy's mother aside with an invitation: once everyone was settled, bring Luca up to the cockpit. They wanted to show him around."So obviously, we did," she said.It was a first for her too. The cockpit had always been that mysterious space behind the closed door, the one passengers never get to see. Walking in, she admitted, she felt like a kid herself.But watching her son's face made the moment unforgettable. The crew rolled out the full experience: they set the captain's hat on his head, pinned on a pair of wings just for him, walked him through the controls, and let him settle into the pilot's seat to take it all in.Not to be left out of the moment, Luca's mom taught the pilots the sign for "pilot," a small exchange that turned into one of the sweetest parts of the whole encounter."It was such a sweet interaction," she said. "The pilots were so kind and genuinely excited to include him."It wasn't a moment they'd planned for or expected. But somewhere between the captain's hat and the wings, an ordinary boarding process became a memory the family says they'll hold onto."So grateful to those pilots for making the effort to give him such a cool experience. These are the moments we'll remember."Source: Instagram/TheLAcouple
The Person Who Believed In Me: Thomasin McKenzie David Begnaud 2026-09-14 | At 21, Thomasin Mckenzie was supposed to attend the Venice premiere of her own film. Her anxiety was so severe that she couldn’t leave the house.Thomasin had been working since she was six, often with her father beside her on set. When panic attacks made her question whether she was capable of continuing, he never made her feel guilty or pressured her to push through. He simply made room for what she was feeling and stayed.That support helped Thomasin build a career guided by purpose. At 13, portraying a survivor who had not been believed taught her that acting could amplify voices and create change. Years later, she walked away from Top Gun: Maverick to help tell the true story behind the Gilgo Beach murders.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
She Missed Her Own Premiere In Venice Because of Anxiety | Thomasin McKenzie David Begnaud 2026-09-14 | Thomasin McKenzie grew up in a house in Wellington where everyone acted — her parents coached it, and her grandmother is one of New Zealand's most beloved actors. She'd watched her parents leave for work overseas often enough to know what the job cost, and when she graduated high school her grandmother was relieved she hadn't gone to drama school.Then at 13 she overheard her mother coaching other girls through an audition for a film called _Consent,_ about a New Zealand woman who was raped by police officers as a teenager and not believed in court. Thomasin asked if she could try out. She got the role, and it changed what she thought acting was for.She chose her father, Stuart, as the person who believed in her — not for a piece of advice but for showing up. He was on set with her from the time she was six. What he said before auditions and exams alike was the same thing: enjoy the process. No pressure to win. He was living with her in Prague during _Jojo Rabbit_ when a role she'd already seen herself in went to someone else, and he was there through years of anxiety severe enough that at 21 she couldn't attend her own film's premiere. He never made her feel bad about it.In this conversation with David Begnaud, she talks about what a panic attack actually feels like from the inside, and why it's nearly impossible to describe once it passes — like trying to define a temperature. She' also talks about walking away from _Top Gun: Maverick_ for a smaller film about an unsolved murder case that has since been solved… about being told by a director to stop finding the hardship in every character and find the joy instead… and about moving to London at 22 specifically to stop leaning on her father so hard — which is how she came to see him as a person rather than someone who's supposed to have the answers.Thomasin McKenzie stars in THE UPRISING, directed by Paul Greengrass, now in theaters.Get more stories that remind you the world is still good. Sign up for our free newsletter: thedogoodcrew.comChapters ☀️00:00:00 Intro: The Father Who Sacrificed Everything00:04:16 Go and Enjoy It: The Only Advice That Mattered00:07:57 The Anxiety That Made Her Miss Venice00:10:28 Panic Attacks and Ice Water: Understanding Anxiety00:21:30 The Chaotic Clifftop House in Wellington00:26:06 I Don't Want to Be an Actor: The Zookeeper Dream00:28:59 The Audition She Overheard at 1300:30:13 The Class Leader Who Changed Everything00:34:05 Mean Girls and the Holocaust: Finding Humor in Jojo Rabbit00:37:53 Mr. Monroe the Hairball and Being Boring00:41:25 Walking Away from Top Gun for Lost Girls00:45:12 Alice in The Uprising: The Women Erased from History00:51:21 The Horrible Thing About Being Human00:57:46 My Social Battery Runs Out Very Quickly00:59:25 I Get Angry for Other People, Not for Myself01:04:04 Walking Into the Forest: When Dad Let Her Go01:06:47 I Want to Be Known as a Nice PersonABOUT THIS PODCAST:The Person Who Believed In Me is hosted by David Begnaud, founder and CEO of Do Good Crew and often called "America's storyteller." In each episode, David sits down with world-class guests to ask one simple question: Who believed in you before the world did? Big names. Honest stories. Relatable takeaways.David is also a CBS News contributor and host of the weekly segment Beg Knows America, which airs every Monday morning.Host: David BegnaudGuest: Thomasin McKenzieExecutive Producer: David Begnaud, Olivier Delfosse, Justin McGoldrickBooker: Sully BlochDirector of Photography: Foster ParksLive Production Technician: Will Whitley (Statik Creative)Social: Maxim Trofimenko and Gracie PekrulTheme Music: SlipstreamPost-Production: Longwave Digital & David & Luana Co.CONNECT WITH US:The Person Who Believed In Me:Instagram: instagram.com/believedpodcast
After losing her husband to cancer, this mother of three was navigating life on her own when a local David Begnaud 2026-09-13 | After losing her husband to cancer, this mother of three was navigating life on her own when a local FedEx driver named Brian offered to help however he could. He had already helped her before, but one day her Ring camera caught him quietly shoveling her sidewalks without being asked. He knew her family. He knew what she'd been through. And he simply decided to make one thing a little easier. ❤️ The moment was captured in West Point, Nebraska. Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news. 💛
Miles of Kindness David Begnaud 2026-09-13 | Two friends. One old ambulance. 2,000+ miles down Route 66. All for a cause that could save 10,000 lives a year.Lori Talbot and Marie Forrestal aren't your typical road trip duo; they're on a mission to fix America's blood shortage, one blood drive at a time.The stat that started it all: only 2% of ambulances carry blood. That gap costs up to 10,000 lives every year.It's personal for both of them: Marie is a cancer survivor.Lori's daughter needed transfusions as a baby, and her late husband Bob relied on platelet donations before losing his battle with cancer."After he passed, I made a vow of saying yes to everything and living my life for two people," said LoriSo when Marie sent Lori a voice-to-text message out of nowhere. "Crazy idea, will you join me?" — the Miles of Kindness road trip was born.🛣️ Chicago to California. Blood drives. Community education. Over 1,000 new donors and counting."We changed some lives, but more importantly, those people changed ours; they motivated us to go further. This is a movement. It's not over yet," Lori said.🩸 #MilesOfKindness #Route66 #GiveBlood #DonateBlood #RoadTripWithAPurpose
A woman getting her hair done at Aveda Institute noticed a security guard greet a blind man named David Begnaud 2026-09-12 | A woman getting her hair done at Aveda Institute noticed a security guard greet a blind man named Jerry and walk outside with him. Then she looked out the window and saw the guard walking Jerry safely across the busy intersections toward the grocery store. She later learned that Jerry lives nearby and several local businesses quietly look out for him. Aveda walks him to the grocery store, Lund's Grocery helps him shop, and Chuck & Don's helps him get home. ❤️ It's a whole community making sure one neighbor doesn't have to navigate it alone. The moment was filmed in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news. 💛
Chelsea Handler Never Knew What Her Mom Did David Begnaud 2026-09-11 | Only after her mother died did @chelseahandler learn that her mom had quietly become another girl’s safe place.Chelsea’s friend Robin revealed that her own parents had never told her they loved her. Chelsea’s mother was the first. Chelsea remembered once finding them together on the couch, her mother simply holding Robin, but she didn’t understand it then. Her mom had recognized the affection missing from Robin’s life and gave it to her.
When this man noticed his elderly neighbors front steps had become completely crumbled and unsafe, David Begnaud 2026-09-11 | When this man noticed his elderly neighbor's front steps had become completely crumbled and unsafe, he didn't just notice the problem. He replaced them. Now his neighbor can get in and out of his home safely, and even the mail carrier is happier. ❤️
A kingfisher somehow found its way into this womans kitchen, and she carefully stepped in to help David Begnaud 2026-09-11 | A kingfisher somehow found its way into this woman's kitchen, and she carefully stepped in to help get her back outside. She later learned that she probably didn't handle the situation in the best way, but the experience still makes her smile. ❤️ Thankfully, the bird was okay. She says she still sees her and her companions flying along the river. Sometimes doing your best to help comes with a little learning along the way. Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news. 💛
Sometimes, the smallest moments of connection can bring us a surprising amount of peace David Begnaud 2026-09-11 | Sometimes, the smallest moments of connection can bring us a surprising amount of peace. This person found it surrounded by hundreds of stray cats in Istanbul. 🐈🐈🐈 A simple moment, but one that clearly meant something. Credit: Reddit chaclaban Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news. 💛
Why Chelsea Became a Bully David Begnaud 2026-09-11 | They called @chelseahandler poor, ugly, and a dog. Her response wasn’t to make them laugh.I wondered whether Chelsea’s comedy began as a way to redirect the pain. She corrected me. After losing her brother and becoming a target at school, she hardened. Her thinking became: “You’re not going to bully me. I’ll bully you.”Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Chelsea Refused to Leave the Girls David Begnaud 2026-09-10 | The relationship ended. @chelseahandler’s bond with his three daughters didn’t.A parenting expert told Chelsea the girls were resilient and would recover if she walked away. Instead, she hired a family psychologist, took weekly parenting classes, and remained in their lives. She recognized her own childhood disappointment in them and followed the lesson Mrs. Sheckman had taught her: when a child needs you, step closer.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Reading to shelter animals David Begnaud 2026-09-10 | This kid reads to shelter animals, and they often get adopted right after. Nehemiah, 11, has spent 120+ hours reading to dogs and cats, building his own confidence one story at a time. His next goal: 500 hours. 📖❤️ #GoodNews #ShelterPets #Inspiring
Gas Station Worker Gave His Coat To a Dog David Begnaud 2026-09-09 | On a cold, rainy day in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, a stray dog showed up at a gas station and started following a man around. At first, he didn't understand why. Then he noticed the dog hunched over, shaking from the cold. He knew he had to do something. With no better option, he wrapped the dog in his jacket to keep him warm. And when he saw the dog's reaction, he knew this couldn't be the end of the story. “We have to make him clothes, brother. He deserves it; he needed love.” ❤️ He decided to adopt the dog so he could stay somewhere safe and warm. Sometimes a dog doesn't need much to realize someone has finally chosen him. 🐶💛 Credit: Nicolas Mauro Javier Medina
They Gave Her a $1000 Tip David Begnaud 2026-09-09 | She had been getting stiffed on tips lately, and just before this table arrived, a large group had left her without the tip she deserved. Then came a very different kind of table. Food Hugs surprised this hardworking server in Holland, Michigan, with a $1,000 tip through their Tip Back Thursday initiative. When she realized what had happened, she couldn't hold back the tears. 🥹❤️ Sometimes a little generosity can mean a whole lot to someone who really needs it. Credit: Food Hugs
Chelsea Handler Talks too Her Mom After Death David Begnaud 2026-09-09 | Since her mother died, @chelseahandler talks to her more than she did when she was alive.Chelsea believes the people we lose don’t want us suffering forever in their name. She says grief can become a calling to carry them with us, live in their honor, and allow their presence to keep changing who we become.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
A little boy helped another boy! David Begnaud 2026-09-09 | He was scared to get off the slide, so another little boy came over and held his hand. 🥹 He waited until he was ready, then they did it together. A tiny moment of kindness that probably meant everything to him. 💛 Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news.
80 years of marriage David Begnaud 2026-09-09 | I have to tell you about this couple, Dorothy and Jim Spencer. They're 99-years-old and just hit 80 years of marriage. Eighty!They met as kids in 10th grade geometry class at Ithaca High School. Jim says he never even talked to her back then — just quietly admired her from afar. They ended up both going to Cornell; Jim became a dean and provost and served in the Navy, and Dorothy taught, volunteered, and raised their three kids.And get this stat: fewer than 1 in 10,000,000 people who have EVER LIVED get to celebrate an 80-year anniversary. That's 0.00001%. They're basically one of the rarest love stories in human history.Their granddaughter Liz said something that hit me: "It's never Grammy or Grandpa. It's Grammy AND Grandpa. They're one thing." He calls her the Queen Mother. Come on.And when they asked Dorothy her secret? She said: "You have to choose a good man, have a good time, and be happy. And don't sweat the small stuff. That's a big one."
Why Chelsea Handler Can’t Trust Men David Begnaud 2026-09-09 | Her brother died. Her father emotionally disappeared. At 40, therapy helped @chelseahandler understand what those two losses had taught her about men.Chelsea had spent years avoiding commitment because she expected men to leave or break their promises. Her therapist finally connected that fear to the two men she trusted most. Today, before going onstage, she talks to her mother and brother and pictures them together.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Chelsea Was 9 When Her Brother Died David Begnaud 2026-09-08 | The ice cream was still in their hands when @chelseahandler saw her mother’s face and knew something horrifying had happened.When Chelsea and her sisters returned home, their mother stood at the top of the stairs looking completely unrecognizable. Before she could say a word, Chelsea’s sister quietly said, “Throw away the ice cream.” Their 21-year-old brother was dead. Chelsea was nine.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Chelsea’s Mom’s Final Warning David Begnaud 2026-09-08 | Her mother was dying, her father was helpless, and @chelseahandler was the one sleeping beside her every night.From her hospital bed, Chelsea’s mother predicted that her daughter would have a huge life, then asked her to hold their family together after she was gone. But before the conversation ended, she left Chelsea with one final warning about her father and promised she’d be laughing when it came true.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The Person Who Believed In Me: Chelsea Handler David Begnaud 2026-09-07 | Behind the sharp jokes, @chelseahandler was a nine year old girl trying to survive a loss no child knew how to explain.After her oldest brother died, Chelsea watched grief consume her family and felt her father disappear emotionally. Her third-grade teacher, Mrs. Sheckman, noticed what others had missed. She checked on Chelsea, reminded her that she was special, and remained in her life long after that school year ended.Decades later, the woman who never wanted children became “father” to three girls and began giving them the same belief Mrs. Sheckman once gave her.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
She Was 9 When Her Father Stopped Being Her Father | Chelsea Handler David Begnaud 2026-09-07 | Chelsea Handler was nine when her oldest brother Chet died — July 10th, in a hiking accident — and she came back to school in the fall to a town full of people asking if she was okay. She hated it. So she told everyone she'd been cast in a movie with Goldie Hawn. Kids started asking for autographs. She doubled down. She wrote to Goldie Hawn asking for a signed photo, and Goldie Hawn sent one. The lie eventually collapsed on its own, because there was no movie, and she says the humiliation of being found out was worse than the pity she'd been trying to escape.Her third-grade teacher, Carol Schectman, watched all of it happen. She could see that a family that had lost its firstborn had scattered into its own separate corners of grief, and that nobody was checking on the youngest of six. She'd drop by the house on a Tuesday night for no clear reason — Chelsea understood decades later that she was taking the temperature of the household. And she'd pull her aside and tell her she was special, without specifying what for.In this conversation with David Begnaud, Chelsea talks about the brother who carried her up the driveway pretending not to know she was faking sleep, and opened her bedroom window in winter because she liked the cold. About her father, who responded to the death by suing the friends Chet was hiking with, and who in her nine-year-old accounting disappeared along with him. About going to therapy at 40 and learning that what she'd felt at nine wasn't grief so much as betrayal because he'd said he was coming back.Thirty years passed and she assumed she'd never get to say thank you. Then a brief mention on Chelsea’s Netflix show led them to reconnect, giving them eight more years together.Get more stories that remind you the world is still good. Sign up for our free newsletter: thedogoodcrew.comChapters ☀️00:00:00 Intro: The Teacher Who Saw Something Special00:02:36 The Youngest of Six in a Chaotic Household00:02:53 July 10th: When Chet Died00:04:58 The Private Benjamin Lie: Changing the Narrative00:07:45 You're So Special: What a Nine-Year-Old Needed to Hear00:10:40 Chet: The Brother Who Kept the Windows Open00:28:36 The Look on My Mom's Face: Unrecognizable Grief00:33:06 Which Is Worse: Sudden Death or Slow Goodbye00:36:52 Therapy at 40: Finally Understanding the Abandonment00:38:40 Flying Nymphs: How They Show Up Today00:54:59 The Wild Years: Anger, Rebellion, and Getting Kicked Out00:58:55 Calibrated: The Evolution of Chelsea Handler01:08:05 Becoming Father: The Girls Who Needed a Mrs. Schectman01:12:37 Dear Chelsea: From Comedian to Life Advisor01:23:40 She Would Be Proud: Becoming the Person Miss Shechtman Believed InABOUT THIS PODCAST:The Person Who Believed In Me is hosted by David Begnaud, founder and CEO of Do Good Crew and often called "America's storyteller." In each episode, David sits down with world-class guests to ask one simple question: Who believed in you before the world did? Big names. Honest stories. Relatable takeaways. David is also a CBS News contributor and host of the weekly segment Beg Knows America, which airs every Monday morning.Host: David BegnaudGuest: Chelsea HandlerExecutive Producer: David Begnaud, Olivier Delfosse, Justin McGoldrickBooker: Sully BlochDirector of Photography: Foster ParksLive Production Technician: Will Whitley (Statik Creative)Social: Maxim Trofimenko, Kylee Anderson, Gracie PekrulTheme Music: SlipstreamPost-Production: Longwave Digital & David & Luana Co.CONNECT WITH US:The Person Who Believed In Me:Instagram: instagram.com/believedpodcast
Cute Dog in a Watermelon Hat David Begnaud 2026-09-05 | They made a watermelon hat for their dog. 🍉🐶 They measured it. They shaped it. They got it just right. And then the dog immediately destroyed it. 😂 Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news.
This little Girls Reaction is Everything David Begnaud 2026-09-05 | One swing. One hit. And one very excited little girl. ⚾️💛 Her dad was there to share the moment, and her celebration is the kind of joy you can't fake. Credit: Kristin Barre
Missing Dog Was Found At Last! David Begnaud 2026-09-05 | Their dog went missing during a camping trip, 1½ hours from home. For the next 30 days, they kept searching every weekend. Drones, trail cameras, traps, trappers and countless volunteers all joined the effort. Then they finally found him at a nearby resort. They never gave up, and neither did the community helping them look. 🐶💛 Credit: Jennifer Coleman
Bozoma Answers Everything David Begnaud 2026-09-04 | OnlyFans. Housewives drama. 2 a.m. emergencies. Michelle Obama. Target. Nothing was off limits with @badassboz.She revealed what she will never do on camera, confirmed that the emotions and fights on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are very real, named Erika Jayne as her emergency phone call, and insisted there isn’t a single outfit she couldn’t pull off.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
This Boy Sacrificed His Candy David Begnaud 2026-09-04 | The candy bowl was empty, so this little boy did something unexpected. 🍬 He took some of his own candy and left it for someone else. It really is the little things. 💛 Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news.
Army Soldier Does Act of Kindness David Begnaud 2026-09-04 | A storm knocked this family's flag to the ground. An Army soldier noticed it. He stopped, carefully folded the flag and left it on their doorstep, never knowing their camera was recording. Follow the Do Good Crew for more good news. 💛
Boy Shares His Umbrella With Dog David Begnaud 2026-09-04 | When this little boy saw a golden retriever standing in the pouring rain, he grabbed an umbrella and ran over to give the dog some shelter. And he didn't stop there. Worried the umbrella wouldn't stay in place, he found the dog's owner and helped get the dog safely back into its home. Later, he asked his mom, “Mom, did I do the right thing?” She told him, “Yes, you did the right thing.” A little boy saw someone who needed help and didn't think twice about doing something about it. Credit: Ms. Chen for capturing the moment
Why Bozoma Refused to Shrink David Begnaud 2026-09-04 | Every performance review tried to turn down the volume on @badassboz.She was repeatedly called too loud, too passionate, too opinionated, and too focused on “Brand Boz.” But Bozoma couldn’t understand why a marketer capable of building Pepsi, Apple, Uber, and Netflix shouldn’t also know how to market herself. As she put it, “I would never go to a hairstylist who had a fucked-up haircut.”Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Act of Kindness At The Gym David Begnaud 2026-09-03 | After years of health struggles, slow progress and feeling unseen, Stephanie Hoffman kept showing up at the gym and doing her best. Then one day, someone told her they had noticed her coming in almost every day and were proud of her. Sometimes hearing “I see you trying” can mean more than we realize. 💛 Credit: adventure_anneco (Stephanie Hoffman)
He Bought Groceries For a Stranger David Begnaud 2026-09-03 | A truck stopped in the middle of a Chicago on-ramp, and instead of getting frustrated, one driver decided to see what was going on. What he saw was worth recording: someone taking a moment to help others. In a city where people are often rushing to get somewhere, this was a reminder that there is still plenty of room for kindness. 💛
Rainy Day Act of Kindness David Begnaud 2026-09-03 | A simple act of kindness in the middle of a rainy day in Chanthaburi, Thailand. At a red light, this man noticed a man caught in the rain and handed him his umbrella. It only took a moment, but it made a difference. 💛
Her Husband Asked: “Will You Stay?” David Begnaud 2026-09-03 | Their marriage was ending when @badassboz’s husband received a cancer diagnosis and asked her one question: “Will you stand by my side?”They had spent more than a decade together, but their interracial marriage had endured immense pressure from people who questioned whether their cultures belonged together. Then Peter’s diagnosis forced them to confront what remained beneath all that pain.Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Pregnancy Deepened Bozoma’s Grief David Begnaud 2026-09-03 | Pregnancy didn’t pull @badassboz out of grief. It made the fear louder.After losing the motherhood she had imagined, Bozoma became determined to get pregnant again, even against the wishes of her doctor and husband. When her daughter arrived, joy was immediately followed by terror: What if something happened to her? What if Bozoma somehow caused it?Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
What This Tortoise Bath Is Actually For Sulcata tortoises come from arid regions of Africa, but that David Begnaud 2026-09-02 | What This Tortoise Bath Is Actually For Sulcata tortoises come from arid regions of Africa, but that doesn't mean captive tortoises can skip the water. Rich Reptile Encounters in Phoenix, Arizona regularly baths their Sulcata — and it's not just for a clean shell. Soaking rehydrates tortoises and encourages them to pass waste, which helps prevent the kidney issues that are a leading cause of death in captive tortoises. It also lets owners spot shell rot or irritation early. 🎥 Thank you to Rich Reptile Encounters for sharing this look at real tortoise care. Tortoises have a reputation as low-maintenance pets. The owners who keep them healthiest know how much regular care that reputation leaves out. Visit thedogoodcrew.com for more weekly good news. 💛
Bozoma: “I’m Always Right” David Begnaud 2026-09-02 | Other people’s opinions have cost Bozoma Saint John more time than she wants to admit.She trusts her intuition, refuses to make pro-and-con lists, and rarely changes course. But criticism still makes her question what she already knows. Her only regret? Wasting so much time considering it because, as she puts it, “I’m always right.”Watch The Person Who Believed In Me on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
The Dog Nobody Else Was Coming For David Begnaud 2026-09-02 | The Dog Nobody Else Was Coming For A residential fire broke out on Tengco Street in Pasay City, Philippines, and spread fast enough to reach a home's balcony. That's where firefighters spotted a dog trapped with no way down. The crew that responded belongs to the San Andres Manila Fire and Rescue Volunteer Assn Inc — a volunteer brigade, not paid city staff. They climbed up anyway and carried the dog to safety before the fire reached it. 🎥 Thank you to the San Andres Manila Fire and Rescue Volunteer Assn Inc for sharing this rescue. Volunteer firefighters already choose to run toward danger for free. On this call, that choice extended to an animal that had no one else coming for it. Visit thedogoodcrew.com for more weekly good news. 💛
Kind Mailman Feeds Hungry Cat David Begnaud 2026-09-02 | The Stop That Wasn't On His Route In a Detroit neighborhood, a stray cat named Screech has become known for his loud, distinctive meow — and for one very specific friend on his daily rounds. Homeowner Chancellor Wyman's doorbell camera caught the neighborhood mail carrier doing what he apparently does often: stopping to feed Screech before continuing his route. 🎥 Thank you to Chancellor Wyman for sharing the footage. Nobody assigned him this stop. He built it into his day anyway, one stray cat at a time. Visit thedogoodcrew.com for more weekly good news. 💛
