
Happy To Be Here is a new interview podcast for the recovering perfectionist and the perpetually curious, full of conversations that make you feel right at home and allow you to learn a little bit about almost anything.
Host Greta Johnsen (formerly of Nerdette) invites you to meet journalists, chefs, authors, and all kinds of excellent humans who will delight and inspire you. Packed with recomme... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 658 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTechnology | |||

Greta Johnsen and Kristen Meinzer discuss the finale of My So-Called Life -- “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities” -- with Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes and Ronald Young, Jr., who hosts Weight for It.
They talk about the centrality of Ange... more
In today’s MSCL rewatch episode, Greta Johnsen and Kristen Meinzer discuss My So-Called Life episodes 17 and 18 -- “Betrayal” and “Weekend” -- with Soraya Roberts, a culture writer and contributing writer at Defector who wrote the the book In My Hum... more
Greta Johnsen and Kristen Meinzer discuss My So-Called Life episodes 15 and 16 -- “So-Called Angels” and “Resolutions” -- with Jenn White, the host of the NPR show 1A.
They talk about the ups and downs of what Jenn (somewhat facetiously) calls “a v... more
Host Greta Johnsen talks to Tayari Jones. Her novel Kin is the GRETAGRAM book club selection for March. It’s about two girls grow up in the 50’s in Alabama. They each lost their mothers in different ways, and those absences shape the trajectories of ... more
It’s so good to hear from Greta Johnsen again! Her episode on the 87% Club resonated so strongly, I could listen to an entire series on that topic alone. But for now, it was a great reminder about how well Greta understands her audience.
So glad to have Greta back in my podcast feed. If you missed Nerdette (of course you did) come get your smart, delightful conversations at Happy to Be Here- positive and never Pollyanna 😍
So excited to hear Greta Johnsen’s voice back in my feed! The first episode of the reimagined podcast (yay to getting the rights to your former show!) was an absolute delight and now I’m hungry! Be prepared to learn, read, eat and revel in all that is delightful and thought provoking!
So happy that Greta is back!!
So happy to hear Greta's voice again! I loved the first episode and I'm excited for what's to come!
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Content revolves around inviting a variety of guests, including journalists, chefs, and authors, who share delightful and inspiring conversations that resonate with the listener's desire for both knowledge and comfort. Topics often touch on personal growth, creativity, and finding joy in everyday experiences, catering to those who identify as recovering perfectionists and are looking to embrace a lighter approach to life's challenges. Unique elements include the emphasis on community connections, practical recommendations for books, food, and entertainment, making it appealing for listeners seeking to enrich their leisure time with engaging content.
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Happy To Be Here launched 13 years ago and published 658 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Happy To Be Here include:
1. Soraya Roberts
2. Jenn White
3. Tayari Jones
4. Margaret Willison
5. Patrick Hinds
6. Nina McConigley
7. Kristin Russo
8. Joanna Robinson
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