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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Nov 16, 2024 • 5min
Top Christmas Toys of the Year? The Fartblaster! (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories, including the release of a new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' benefiting African initiatives, the year-round holiday spirit in Santa Claus, Indiana, a quirky Welsh Christmas tradition involving a horse's skull, the annual Santa Speedo Sprint in Albany, New York, and the top Christmas toys of the year like the Fart Blaster from 'Despicable Me 4'. The show also promotes a commercial-free subscription option and Johnny's other podcast, 'Daily Comedy News.'00:00 Band Aid 2024 01:08 Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana01:39 Welsh Christmas Tradition: The Gray Mare02:47 Albany Santa Speedo Sprint and Chili Chowder Fest03:14 Top Christmas Toys of the Year04:01 Conclusion and Show PromotionUnlock 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 15, 2024 • 5min
Timothy Chalamet, Brewery Births and Record-Breaking Dog Walks
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five feel-good stories: a baby born in a microbrewery parking lot with a beer named after him, a cheating scandal at the World Conker Championships, a mysterious safe dumped in Texas, a new world record for walking 38 dogs at once, and Timothy Chalamet's surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest.00:00 Baby Born at Microbrewery01:18 Controversy at the World Conker Championships02:38 Mystery of the Abandoned Safe in Texas03:07 Guinness World Record: Most Dogs Walked Simultaneously03:57 Timothy Chalamet Lookalike Contest Chaos 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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer.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 ThoughtsYou can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
Nov 13, 2024 • 4min
World Record Cheese Ball
Join Johnny Mac as he brings you five intriguing and positive news stories. From a unique half-house sale in California to a new world record cheese ball in Mexico, there's no shortage of fascinating updates. Hear about the successful rescue of a runaway bull in McHenry County, the development of a handheld bacteria detection device for wounds, and the maiden voyage of the world's largest wind-powered cargo ship. Plus, learn how you can enjoy more content commercial-free. Don't miss out on these noteworthy stories!00:00 Introduction and Today's Good News Stories00:12 Half a House for Half a Million00:36 World's Largest String Cheese Ball01:04 Escaped Black Angus Bull Captured01:44 New Bacteria Detection Method02:18 Wind-Powered Cargo Ship's Historic Voyage03:48 Conclusion and Additional ProgramsUnlock 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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!
Nov 11, 2024 • 4min
Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Highlights include a good Samaritan returning $12,000 to a senior, the Royal Navy returning lost sea turtles to their home, an 11-year-old girl's drawings inspiring a new playground, Skyline Chili setting a world record, and a Southwest Airlines pilot adopting a kitten during an animal rescue mission. Tune in for these feel-good news updates and more. 00:10 Good Samaritan Returns $12,00001:07 Sea Turtles Rescued by Royal Navy01:50 11-Year-Old Designs New Playground02:29 Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt03:04 Southwest Airlines' Animal Rescue MissionUnlock 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 9, 2024 • 4min
Christmas Selfie Land (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories: Carmen's remarkable Christmas Selfie Land warehouse in the UK, Solvang's traditional Jewelfest celebrations, John Lewis's eco-friendly anti-glitter Christmas decorations, Jack Whitehall's holiday special on Amazon Prime Video, and the premiere of 'The Christmas Letter' movie featuring actors from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. These stories highlight creativity, community spirit, and festive cheer from around the world.00:00 Introduction and Christmas Stories Overview00:15 Carmen's Christmas Selfie Land01:13 Solvang: The Second Best Christmas Town01:40 John Lewis' Anti-Glitter Christmas Shop02:25 Jack Whitehall's Christmas Special03:13 The Christmas Letter Movie PremiereUnlock 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 8, 2024 • 5min
Never feed the raccoons
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five intriguing good news stories: a woman's escape from aggressive raccoons after decades of feeding them, actor Damien Lewis leading a flock of sheep across the River Thames in a historical reenactment, a festival in Cyprus creating a record-breaking 246-foot sausage kebab, a pair of adventurers walking across the nation of Tuvalu in under a minute, and the return of the World Egg Throwing Championships. Each story is filled with surprising twists and quirky details, ensuring an entertaining listen.00:00 Raccoon Invasion01:17 Damien Lewis and the London Sheep Drive02:14 Record-Breaking Sausage Kebab in Cyprus02:42 Walking Across Tuvalu in Under a Minute03:32 World Egg Throwing Championships 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 6, 2024 • 4min
China's Fake Pandas
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and quirky news stories. A Chinese zoo displays chow chows dyed to look like pandas. A penguin named Pen Chan escapes an event in Japan and travels 18 miles before being found. High school students in Virginia raise over $21,000 to buy their beloved custodian a Jeep. A UPS driver helps an elderly woman in distress and receives recognition and rewards. Lastly, a man in California discovers he's been paying his neighbor's electric bill for 18 years and finally gets it sorted. Tune in for some delightful stories to brighten your day. 00:10 Panda Dogs at Chinese Zoo01:04 Penguin's Great Escape in Japan01:53 High School Students' Heartwarming Gift02:24 UPS Driver's Heroic Act03:03 Man Pays Neighbor's Power Bill for 18 YearsUnlock 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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!
Nov 4, 2024 • 5min
Unusal Items Left In Hotel Rooms
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A New York City neighborhood on Roosevelt Island installs turkey crossing signs for a locally popular turkey named Rosie. A student invents the world's smallest vacuum cleaner using a pen and a tiny motor. A lost cat named Shoto is miraculously found 2,000 miles away from home after three years. Gray wolves make a promising comeback in California, with over 40 now living in the state. Finally, Hotels.com lists some of the most unusual items left behind in its rooms, from a pet lizard to a Rolex watch. 00:10 Turkey Crossing Signs in New York City01:36 World's Smallest Vacuum Cleaner01:59 Lost Cat Found 2,000 Miles Away02:48 Gray Wolves Making a Comeback03:26 Unusual Items Left in Hotels 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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!
Nov 2, 2024 • 5min
A Philly Special Christmas Party with a Taylor Swift cameo sort of (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories. The Warner Brothers Studio lot in Burbank transforms into Stars Hollow, celebrating the 'Gilmore Girls' 25th anniversary. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce appear in the artwork for the Philadelphia Eagles' holiday album, 'A Philly Special Christmas Party.' Little Debbie introduces new Christmas-themed treats, and the BBC releases a special documentary about Wham!'s 'Last Christmas.' Lastly, select Spirit Halloween stores convert into Spirit Christmas shops, bringing festive cheer to various northeastern locations. Tune in for more details and festive joy! 00:20 Gilmore Girls Christmas Celebration01:15 A Philly Special Christmas Party02:45 Little Debbie's Christmas Treats03:39 Wham!'s Last Christmas Unwrapped04:08 Spirit Halloween Stores Transform04:54 Conclusion and Podcast Informationnlock 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!! The bundle of over 20 podcasts is just $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!
Nov 1, 2024 • 5min
Leave the Leaves: Tell my wife I don't need to rake the leaves!
Johnny Mac shares exciting and positive updates, including a wildlife conservation group's campaign encouraging Americans not to rake leaves, the discovery of 18th century onion glasses from a shipwreck, seven newly identified frog species in Madagascar, the creation of the world's smallest functional washing machine by an Indian engineer, and the announcement of finalists for the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Additionally, Johnny provides information on how to access the show commercial-free on Apple Podcasts.00:00 Introduction and Exciting News00:15 Leave the Leaves Campaign01:13 Discovery of 18th Century Onion Glasses02:12 New Species of Frogs in Madagascar02:52 World's Smallest Washing Machine03:20 American Humane Hero Dog Awards04:23 Show Wrap-Up and Subscription InfoUnlock 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!
