5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news

Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab
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Mar 16, 2025 • 5min

Whale Swallows Kayaker!

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five remarkable and uplifting good news stories. From a thrilling kayaking encounter with a humpback whale to innovative coral restoration projects by Ohio State researchers, this episode highlights extraordinary events and impactful initiatives. It also covers heartwarming stories like a young girl and her cleft-lipped dog, a Brazilian couple celebrating 84 years of marriage, and a hidden historical sketch below the Lincoln Memorial. Tune in for a dose of positivity and fascinating news!00:00 Introduction and Kayaking Adventure01:27 Innovative Coral Restoration02:25 Heartwarming Cleft Lip Story02:57 Record-Breaking Marriage03:33 Lincoln Memorial's Hidden SecretsUnlock 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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Mar 13, 2025 • 4min

Judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters

Join Johnny Mac as he recounts five uplifting and fascinating news stories. A 104-year-old woman fulfills her bucket list dream by visiting a jail, archaeologists in Denmark discover a rare Roman helmet, hazardous taxidermy specimens in South Dakota find new homes, a Michigan judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters to discourage theft, and a man in France gets fined for using a speakerphone in a train station. Tune in for these unique and positive updates. 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!00:00 Introduction and Overview00:11 104-Year-Old Woman Visits Jail00:46 Roman Helmet Found in Denmark01:52 Taxidermy Animals Relocated Due to Arsenic02:41 Michigan Judge's Unique Punishment for Shoplifters03:25 Man Fined for Using Speakerphone in Train Station04:05 Conclusion and FarewellUnlock 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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Mar 11, 2025 • 4min

Drake's Gender Reveal

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Drake surprises a fan in Melbourne by announcing her baby’s gender at his concert and gifting her 50,000 Australian dollars. A water buffalo in Thailand named King Kong is recognized as the tallest in the world. A Cocker Spaniel named Coda sets a Guinness World Record by skateboarding through a human tunnel. Pittsburgh International Airport helps reunite a six-year-old with her lost stuffed bunny. Lastly, police in Munich investigate mysterious QR code stickers on graves. Enjoy these heartwarming stories and much more. 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!00:00 Introduction and Drake's Gender Reveal Surprise00:54 Tallest Water Buffalo in the World01:31 Dog Sets Skateboarding World Record02:09 Airport Reunites Child with Lost Stuffed Animal02:47 Mystery QR Codes on German Graves03:55 Conclusion and FarewellUnlock 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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Mar 9, 2025 • 5min

White Claw Spill

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, including a heartwarming tale of a man who gave his shoe to a blind traveler in need, the surprising beneficial effects of exercise on brain health, two half-sisters who found each other through a DNA test, a 17-year-old girl becoming the youngest to pass the California State Bar Exam, and a truck accident that spilled thousands of empty White Claw cans on the road in Arizona. Enjoy these feel-good stories and 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!00:00 Heartwarming Acts of Kindness in London01:06 Exercise: Boosting Brain Health01:41 Reunited Half-Sisters: A DNA Surprise03:06 Teen Prodigies: Youngest to Pass the Bar04:22 White Claw Spill: A Comical Traffic JamUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Mar 6, 2025 • 4min

Japanese Police Sting Catches Shoe Thief

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: A library book returned after 51 years with donated fines, a couple breaking the Guinness World Record for fastest hanging of 10 items of clothing, a vinyl record from a 1966 wedding reunited with its owners, Kate Winslet helping a girl with visual impairment fulfill her bucket list, and police in Japan catching a shoe-stealing weasel at a kindergarten. 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!00:00   The Returned Library Book01:01 Breaking Records: Fastest Time to Hang 10 Items of Clothing01:32 A Wedding Vinyl's Journey Back Home02:26 Kate Winslet's Heartwarming Gesture03:10 The Shoe Thief: A Weasel's Mischief 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Mar 4, 2025 • 4min

10 year old calls police...for help with homework

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A ten-year-old's math emergency call to 911 gets answered by a helpful deputy. SeaWorld celebrates the 40th birthday of Best Friend, the oldest known macaroni penguin in North America. A town council in Scotland receives court approval to sell an old marble bust found as a doorstop, benefiting the Common Good Fund. A survey reveals younger generations are more engaged in doing good deeds. Lastly, a reptile wrangler carefully extracts a massive carpet python from a barbecue grill. Enjoy these feel-good stories and learn how to get an ad-free podcast experience with Calaroga Shark Media.00:00 Math Homework Help01:01 Best Friend the Penguin01:29 The Marble Bust02:12 Americans Doing Good Deeds02:51  Python in the BarbecueUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Mar 2, 2025 • 6min

Comfort TV, Pink Pigeons, Heroic Rescue, and Unique Side Hustles

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. He highlights the benefits of rewatching comfort TV shows, as explained by psychotherapist Jill, and lists top comfort shows according to Marie Claire. Johnny covers the successful conservation efforts for the endangered pink pigeon in the UK and the innovative feeding techniques developed at Paignton Zoo. He celebrates Darlington Public School in Australia for winning the World Building of the Year with its poetic and indigenous design. He recounts Elaine's heroic rescue of a boy from an icy river, emphasizing her bravery. Lastly, Johnny discusses a woman’s unusual but lucrative side hustle of selling her used Q-tips.  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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    00:11 The Comfort of Rewatching TV Shows01:24 Rare Pink Pigeon Conservation Success02:16 Award-Winning School in Australia02:58 Heroic River Rescue04:10 Unusual Side Hustle: Selling Used Q-Tips 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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Feb 27, 2025 • 4min

Taylor Swift's Victory Pop Tarts

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Coffee Milano Cafe in Middleborough gained viral success with a free coffee and dance promotion. Taylor Swift sent homemade 'Victory Pop Tarts' to Chiefs defensive backs coach David. Alan, a blind freshman, earned a full scholarship to join Rowan University's broadcast team. An Arizona man narrowly escaped danger on a malfunctioning roller coaster. Duncan, with social media star Nick, broke the Guinness World Record for the largest iced latte. Plus, discover how to unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media.00:00 Free Coffee Promotion00:57 Taylor Swift's Victory Pop Tarts01:24 Blind Student Joins Broadcast Team01:58 Terrifying Roller Coaster Incident02:51 World's Largest Iced LatteUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Feb 25, 2025 • 5min

Caption Glasses, Rescued Turtle, Legal Rights for a Mountain, Homeless Veterans, and a Mistaken Death

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, high-tech glasses enable a deaf girl to see conversations in real-time, significantly enhancing her communication abilities. Next, a turtle is rescued from a sewer in Florida. In New Zealand, a mountain is granted the same legal rights as a human, acknowledging its cultural significance. A city in Colorado has successfully ended street homelessness among veterans. Finally, a woman hilariously and frustratingly deals with being mistakenly declared dead by multiple government agencies. End your day with these feel-good stories! 00:11 Life-Changing Glasses for Deaf Girl01:19 Rescue of Mr. Pickles the Turtle02:00 Mountain Granted Human Rights02:30 Ending Veteran Homelessness in Denver03:01 Nicole's Bureaucratic NightmareUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
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Feb 23, 2025 • 5min

Googly Eyes Mystery Solved

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A lonely sunfish in a Japanese aquarium regains its health thanks to staff members' creative solutions during renovations. A 12-year-old boy identifies a meteorite after fireworks shatter his family's car window. Archaeologists uncover a once-in-a-century find in Pompeii, revealing a luxurious private bathhouse. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden witnesses the rare bloom of a foul-smelling corpse flower. Lastly, Jeff, a founder combating human trafficking, explains his light-hearted googly eyes project in Bend, Oregon's city art. 00:11 Lonely Sunfish Finds Comfort01:12 Meteorite Discovery by a 12-Year-Old02:00 Incredible Pompeii Archaeological Find03:11 The Blooming of the Corpse Flower03:47 Googly Eyes Mystery in OregonUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    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 if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

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