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Ryan Reed

Ryan Reed is a contributing writer for GOOD residing in Knoxville, Tennessee who specializes in stories on music and pop culture. He has contributed to Rolling Stone, Relix, Revolver, SPIN and The New York Times.

  • A person listens to music on headphones with their eyes closed, with album covers superimposed on top
    Photo credit: Main photo ( Canva), Steve Roach album cover (Fortuna Records/Timeroom Editions via Amazon), Enigma album cover (Virgin/Charisma via Amazon), The Cure album cover (Fiction/Capitol via Amazon), Radiohead album cover (TBD/XL via Amazon), Marconi Union (Just Music via Amazon) – People online have shared recommendations for songs that helped them ease anxiety.
    Culture

    People say these 5 songs can help ease an anxiety attack

    Ryan Reed

    2/21/2025
  • A photo of a parent's hand holding a child's hand, a photo of a scientist in a lab
    Photo credit: Canva – A dad fighting to cure a rare neurodevelopment disorder named after his daughter has announced a major breakthrough.
    Featured, Heroes

    Dad fighting to cure rare genetic disorder named after his daughter announces breakthrough

    Ryan Reed

    2/20/2025
  • A photo of two people look at each other confused, with a Reddit comment pasted on top
    Photo credit: Canva, with screenshot of comment by Reddit user sharkboi42069 – People with autism shared things they considered "normal" until neurotypical folks told them otherwise.
    Health

    People with autism share the 5 unique behaviors they thought were ‘normal’ for everyone

    Ryan Reed

    2/19/2025
  • Photos of an Egyptian sarcophagus and a person inhaling deeply
    Photo credit: Canva – In an innovative study, researchers have determined that ancient Egyptian mummies actually smell nice.
    Uncategorized

    Ancient Egyptian mummies actually smell nice, according to science

    Ryan Reed

    2/18/2025
  • Adam Sandler plays guitar and sings during a live comedy show
    Photo credit: Screenshot from Just for Laughs YouTube video – In a resurfaced live video, Adam Sandler plays a hilarious and impressive cover of "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."
    Humor

    Adam Sandler hits the high notes in resurfaced 1992 ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ cover

    Ryan Reed

    2/15/2025
  • Pictures of a dog and a hand pointing a remote control at a TV
    Photo credit: Canva – An adorable dog knows it's time for bed when it hears the end music of the reality show 'Love Island.'
    Animals

    Dog knows its bedtime by hearing the ‘Love Island’ end music

    Ryan Reed

    2/15/2025
  • A bundle of ancient coins
    Photo credit: Oxford Cotswold Archaeology – Archaeologists were thrilled after discovering a hoard of 1,000-year-old coins in Suffolk, England.
    History

    Archaeologists find a cache of 1,000-year-old coins at the site of a future power plant

    Ryan Reed

    2/13/2025
  • Will Ferrell in character as Harry Caray during his 'SNL' audition
    Photo credit: Screenshot of Will Ferrell’s audition video from ‘Saturday Night Live’ YouTube channel – We look back at 5 of the most hilarious 'Saturday Night Live' auditions.
    Humor

    The 5 most hilarious ‘Saturday Night Live’ auditions

    Ryan Reed

    2/13/2025
  • A worried person biting their nails and a hand locking a door
    Photo credit: Canva – People share tips for remembering that you've locked the door.
    Culture

    The 5 best ideas to never forget if you locked the door before leaving the house

    Ryan Reed

    2/13/2025
  • A hand putting money into a tip jar and two office workers sharing a secret
    Photo credit: Canva – People online debated the "dumbest" unwritten rules that shouldn't exist
    Culture

    People debate the ‘dumbest’ unwritten rules that we should all ditch

    Ryan Reed

    2/11/2025
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