5 Good News Stories (Five Good News Stories)
Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab
Five Good News Stories - 5 Good Things in the news, three times a week!5 Good News Stories is a heartwarming and uplifting podcast that focuses on bringing positivity and hope to its listeners. Hosted by Johnny Mac, this podcast is a breath of fresh air in a world often dominated by negative headlines.In each episode, John handpicks five of the most inspiring and uplifting good news stories from around the globe. These stories can range from acts of kindness and community resilience to scientific breakthroughs and human triumphs.In our episodes, we've shared an abundance of remarkable good news stories that showcase the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.So if you're craving a break from the negativity and chaos of the world, tune in to 5 Good News Stories and let us fill your day with joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of hope. Hit Follow now and join our community of like-minded listeners who believe in the power of positivity to make the world a brighter place, one story at a time!The podcast aims to remind listeners that even in challenging times, there are countless reasons to smile and feel hopeful.What sets "5 Good News Stories" apart is its dedication to turning these news stories into engaging and thought-provoking content.It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day!Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 6min
2,500 Pies Recovered but you can't eat them
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. US Customs seize over 3000 fake Gibson guitars worth $18 million if authentic, while scientists find inspiration from octopuses for better denture adhesives. In Thailand, authorities rescue smuggled exotic animals, including lemurs and primates. A man in Texas is seen enjoying upscale dining with his horse, and police in England recover a stolen van with damaged pies intended for a Christmas market. Despite some oddities, these stories bring a positive note to the day. 00:11 Fake Gibson Guitars Seized00:40 Innovative Denture Solution Inspired by Octopuses02:35 Exotic Animal Smuggling Bust in Thailand03:13 Man Dines with Horse in Texas04:01 Stolen Van with 2,500 Pies Recovered Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Jan 3, 2025 • 5min
Sycamore Gap Legacy, Eco-Friendly Plastic, and a Restored Camaro
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming stories: archaeologists in Western Syria discover evidence of the earliest alphabet, the National Trust gifts saplings in memory of the Sycamore Gap tree, Japanese researchers develop environmentally-friendly plastic that dissolves in seawater, a retired police dog rescues a missing person in his first walk post-surgery, and a son restores his father's beloved 1967 Chevy Camaro as a surprise for his 65th birthday. Join Johnny for a dose of positivity and good news. 00:22 Ancient Alphabet Discovery in Syria01:23 Reviving the Sycamore Gap Tree02:11 Eco-Friendly Plastic Innovation02:47 Heroic Retired Police Dog03:51 Father-Son Bond Over a Classic CarUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Jan 1, 2025 • 5min
The Smooth Milky Way Mystery
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting and intriguing stories. He begins with a touching story about a pilot who died in a rescue mission, and his family's effort to honor his legacy. Next, he reports on the recovery of stolen gold coins from a 300-year-old shipwreck in Florida. Good news for Scottish bumblebees follows, with their population increasing by over 100 times. The episode also features a quirky story about a London pub known for flooding during high tide. Finally, Johnny wraps up with a viral story of a man finding a smooth Mars bar and his unexpected interaction with the company.00:00 Introduction and First Story: A Touching Memorial01:36 Second Story: Recovered Gold Coins02:26 Third Story: Bumblebee Population Boom02:39 Fourth Story: The Flooding Pub Experience03:34 Fifth Story: The Smooth Milky Way MysteryUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Dec 30, 2024 • 4min
Space, Health, and the snake at Chili's
The Voyager One spacecraft, launched in 1977, overcomes a communications blackout. A four-year-old girl defies medical expectations and takes her first steps despite being misdiagnosed with a severe disorder. A Penn State study shows that positive attitudes toward aging can improve cognitive function. AI technology successfully detects breast cancer missed by human evaluation, potentially saving a woman's life. Lastly, a large python missing for two months is found in a Chili's parking lot and reunited with its owner. 00:12 Voyager One's Communication Blackout01:15 Miraculous Recovery of a Four-Year-Old Girl01:51 Positive Attitudes Towards Aging02:30 AI Detects Breast Cancer Early03:08 Lost Python Found at Chili'sUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!
Dec 27, 2024 • 5min
Elephants vs. Bees
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a couple building a $40,000 DIY tiny house with all essential amenities, a unique solution using beehive fences in Kenya to protect crops from elephants, Miners and Sons setting the world record for the deepest concert underground, a bear casually visiting a candy shop in Tennessee, and a fun ranking of the most and least sinful cities in America. Additionally, trivia such as cities with the lowest obesity and smoking rates is included. Johnny also promotes an ad-free version of the show available on Apple Podcasts. 00:11 DIY Tiny House Success Story01:12 Elephants vs. Bees: A Unique Solution02:06 World Record: Deepest Concert Underground02:44 Bear Visits Candy Shop03:15 Most and Least Sinful Cities in AmericaUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Dec 25, 2024 • 5min
Grinch Stories: McDonald's Happy Meal and Stolen Decoration
In this special Christmas episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting holiday stories. Highlights include Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's family plans, a unique cork Christmas display at Grey Ghost Vineyards, Dr. Who's Christmas special 'Joy to the World,' McDonald's UK Grinch Happy Meals, and a humorous tale of a Florida family's inflatable Grinch stolen by a bear. Tune in for these feel-good stories as Johnny wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and announces a return to the regular format on Friday. 00:25 Taylor Swift's Christmas Plans01:07 Amazing Cork Display at Grey Ghost Vineyards02:12 Doctor Who Christmas Special02:49 Grinch Stories: McDonald's Happy Meal and Stolen Decoration04:24 Conclusion and Christmas WishesUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Dec 24, 2024 • 5min
Dolly Parton's Christmas Tradition and What's Open on Christmas?
In this special Christmas Eve episode, Johnny Mac shares good news stories and essential updates for the holiday season. He provides information on restaurant hours for Christmas Day, amusing anecdotes, and heartwarming tales - including Dolly Parton's holiday book release, a saxophonist's impromptu performance to cheer up stranded passengers, and Santa's helicopter visit in Arkansas. He also relays Santa's missing jingle bells incident in New Jersey, urging parents to heed the story discreetly. Tune in for a blend of festive cheer and useful tips for an enjoyable Christmas celebration. 00:36 What's Open on Christmas Day?01:51Dolly Parton's Christmas Tradition02:36 Saxophone Serenade on a Delayed Flight03:26 Santa's Helicopter Visit (Safe for kids)04:28 A Story just for the grownupsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Dec 23, 2024 • 5min
Hamsters On A Plane!
Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: a plane grounded for four days due to 132 escaped hamsters, a Chicago Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest winner, British research on a cancer-combatting compound from orange caterpillar fungus, a father and son's discovery of valuable historical coins in Poland, and the revival of a 1956 Kurt Vonnegut board game called GHQ. Johnny also provides information on how to listen to the show without commercials through Apple Podcasts. 00:18 Hamsters on a Plane00:57 Jeremy Allen White Lookalike Contest01:31 Cancer-Fighting Caterpillar Fungus02:14 Discovery of Historic Coins03:16 Kurt Vonnegut's Board Game RevivalUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Dec 22, 2024 • 7min
Jimmy Fallon's 1200 calorie holiday brownie
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories. Highlights include a review of Crumble's high-calorie holiday brownie, a 52-foot tall Christmas tree that has become a local landmark, Then some Santa related stuff just for teh adults.00:00 Introduction and Christmas Countdown00:27 The 1200-Calorie Holiday Brownie02:16 The Giant Christmas Tree on Pepper Street03:21 Santa's Secret Messages for AdultsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Dec 21, 2024 • 8min
The World's Most Dangerous Christmas Songs!
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing Christmas stories. First on the list are the most dangerous Christmas songs to avoid while driving, according to experts, with 'Frosty the Snowman' topping the list. The episode also highlights the festivities of the Newport Beach Christmas Parade, featuring creative boat decorations. A comical story of a couple's misadventures with a Christmas tree provides some laughs, while a segment for parents shares a secret from Santa. 00:00 Introduction and Dangerous Christmas Songs01:45 Newport Beach Christmas Parade Highlights02:46 A Christmas Tree Mishap04:30 Santa's Secret Messages for Parents OnlyUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
