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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Dec 1, 2024 • 6min
Shelter Dogs See Christmas Lights, Squirrels Eat Them (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
West Virginia shelter dogs get a magical night out seeing Christmas lights, with research showing these outings make adoption 5x more likelyThe world's most depressing office Christmas tree goes viral on RedditBerlin's 100+ Christmas markets offer something for everyone, from rainbow pierogi to moose goulashTwisted Sister's Mark "The Animal" Mendoza releases new Christmas single with Marla AdlerThe case of the vanishing Christmas lights at Ritter Park is solved Want to support the show? Get ad-free listening for this and 20+ other shows for just $5/month. Check the banner in Apple Podcasts or visit caloroga.com/plus
Nov 30, 2024 • 6min
Five Heartwarming Christmas Stories: From Santa’s Digital Partner to Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting Christmas stories. Discover how Santa Claus has teamed up with the U.S. Postal Service and Toys R Us to enhance the 112-year-old Operation Santa program. Learn about Mariah Carey’s exclusive holiday pop-up bars in celebration of her hit song’s 30th anniversary. Explore the extravagant Christmas decorations at Kava Restaurant in Connecticut, featuring 400,000 lights and 500,000 ornaments. Find out about the quirky tradition of wonky Christmas trees in March town, UK. Lastly, get insights on the top 10 trending Christmas decorations for 2024, highlighting a nostalgic return to classic holiday ornaments. 00:15 Santa Claus Teams Up with USPS and Toys R Us02:11 Mariah Carey's Holiday Pop-Up Bar03:05 Kava Restaurant's Christmas Wonderland04:15 The UK's Wonky Christmas Trees04:41 Trending Christmas Decorations for 2024Unlock 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!
Nov 29, 2024 • 4min
Rats with Tiny Backpacks: Wildlife Smugglers' New Nemesis
Join Johnny Mac in this episode as he shares five uplifting news stories. Discover how African giant poached rats with tiny backpacks are trained to detect illegal wildlife parts. Learn about the innovative water system being developed by scientists at the University of Las Vegas, which pulls water from the air in desert climates. Celebrate the rediscovery of the giant salmon carp in Cambodia's Mekong River. Be inspired by Michelle's heartfelt wedding vow surprise in Armenian. Finally, find out about the quirky new hugging rule at Wellington Airport in New Zealand, designed to keep farewells short and sweet. Enjoy the positivity and spread the word to your friends, with an option to enjoy the show commercial-free for a 30-day free trial. 00:11 Rats with Tiny Backpacks: Wildlife Smugglers' New Nemesis00:57 Innovative Water Solutions in Desert Climates01:27 Rediscovery of the Giant Salmon Carp02:04 A Bride's Armenian Surprise02:47 Wellington Airport's Hugging RuleUnlock 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!
Nov 27, 2024 • 3min
Speeding Granny: Donna's Ferrari Adventure
Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories: a Missouri school is renamed after a beloved custodian, a Las Vegas man breaks a stair-climbing Guinness World Record, a chihuahua is rescued from an Arizona canal, a 94-year-old races a Ferrari at 150 mph, and a humorous incident involving porta potties falling off a truck in Massachusetts. Tune in for these inspiring and entertaining tales! 00:11 Honoring a Local Hero: Claudine Wilson01:18 Breaking Records at Home: Sean's Everest Challenge02:02 Rescue Mission: Dorothea the Chihuahua02:24 Speeding Granny: Donna's Ferrari Adventure02:46 Porta Potty Mishap in MassachusettsUnlock 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!
Nov 25, 2024 • 5min
Three goats and a dog walk into a firehouse....
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories, including the journey of a miniature boat named Inspiration that's part of an educational project, Australia's ambitious marine protection initiative, an amusing tale of goats and a dog wandering into a fire station, a couple's extensive four-year camper van adventure around the world, and the recovery of a lost Naval Academy ring 54 years later. Tune in for heartwarming tales and global adventures.00:00 Miniature Boat Adventure01:12 Australia's Ocean Protection Initiative01:32 Goats and a Dog at the Fire Station02:16 Chris and Marianne's Camper Van World Tour03:59 David's Lost Naval Academy Ring Found04:53 Conclusion and Sign-OffUnlock 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!
Nov 24, 2024 • 5min
Chick-fil-A Christmas Ornament Buzz (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
Johnny Mac returns to share five uplifting Christmas stories. The National Toy Hall of Fame inducts My Little Pony, Transformers, and Phase 10. CSX employees prepare for the company's annual Santa train, delivering tons of gifts across several states. Chick-fil-A releases a quirky Christmas ornament that sparks mixed reactions. A father of five turns a $5 cheese-making kit into an award-winning business. Finally, Catalonia's unique and amusing Christmas traditions, including the 'Cacatillo' and 'Cagoner,' spread joy and laughter. 00:24 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees01:37 CSX Santa Train Tradition02:21 Chick-fil-A Christmas Ornament Buzz02:43 Cheese Making Success Story03:54 Catalonia's Unique Christmas TraditionsUnlock 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!
Nov 23, 2024 • 5min
Jingle Bells is NOT a Christmas Song (5 Good News Christmas Stores)
Johnny Mac shares five intriguing Christmas stories. He discusses Bridlington's early Christmas celebration in August, heartwarming decorations by a husband for his ill wife, fascinating Christmas facts debunking common myths, a controversial anti-Christmas wish list, and a humorous upcoming movie 'Dear Santa' starring Jack Black. Tune in for a mix of heartwarming tales, surprising revelations, and holiday humor.00:00 Bridmas Day Celebration01:06 Fun Facts About Christmas01:56 Heartwarming Christmas Gift for a Wife02:43 Controversial Anti-Christmas Wish List03:57 Upcoming Christmas Movie: Dear SantaUnlock 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!
Nov 22, 2024 • 4min
The Fake Whale and the 95-Year-Old Pickleball Champion
In this episode of '5 Good News Stories, Jessica's transformation through the Good News Rescue Mission, Charlotte's life-changing encounter with train driver Dave leading to their marriage, 95-year-old Lois thriving with various activities, Mike's unique speed eating records, and the controversy over a robot whale shark at Ocean World in Shenzhen. These stories showcase the strength of the human spirit and the impact of community support.00:10 Dancing Turkey Fundraiser01:06 A Life Saved on the Tracks01:58 95-Year-Old Pickleball Champion02:42 Speed Eating World Records03:17 Robot Whale Shark Controversy 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!
Nov 20, 2024 • 5min
The Capri Sun drinking record seems very breakable
In this episode, Johnny Mac reveals five intriguing good news stories including a traffic jam caused by sweet potatoes on a California highway and a man setting a new record for drinking a Capri Sun with a paper straw. Additionally, a viral video shows a dog on top of the Egyptian pyramids, history is made with the first female brother in an Elizabethan order, and a Domino's customer receives a surprise extra topping. The show concludes with information about ad-free premium subscriptions. 00:14 Sweet Potato Traffic Jam00:48 Capri Sun Drinking Record02:08 Dog on the Pyramid03:00 First Female Brother in Elizabethan Order03:33 Domino's Pizza Cutter SurpriseUnlock 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! Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
Nov 18, 2024 • 5min
From Ancient Seeds to an Artisanal Cheese Heist
Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing good news stories. The stories include the end of a 31-year treasure hunt for the Trail of the Golden Owl, Pennsylvania students breaking the egg drop world record, scientists growing a tree from a 1,000-year-old seed, an elaborate theft of artisanal cheddar cheese in the UK, and a unique baked potato-themed wedding reception. Johnny also promotes the premium subscription for ad-free listening and additional podcast content.00:00 Introduction and Gratitude00:18 The End of a 31-Year Treasure Hunt01:28 Record-Breaking Egg Drop02:03 Ancient Seed Sprouts New Life02:48 The Great Cheese Heist03:41 Bizarre Wedding ReceptionUnlock 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! Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
