5 Good News Stories (Five Good News Stories)

In this Halloween-themed episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A police officer in Ohio hilariously wrestles with a runaway inflatable pumpkin. A Minnesota farmer wins the pumpkin weigh-off with a 2,471-pound pumpkin. A British farm creates a Guinness World Record pumpkin mosaic tribute to 'Beetlejuice.' A restaurant offers free meals for life in exchange for a tattoo of their logo. Lastly, a compassionate couple in China runs a community 'cancer kitchen' to support families of cancer patients with affordable home-cooked meals. Enjoy uninterrupted feel-good stories to brighten your day.00:00 Introduction and Halloween Greetings00:10 Inflatable Pumpkin Incident00:47 Giant Pumpkin Competition01:24 Pumpkin Mosaic Tribute02:16 Free Meal for a Tattoo03:09 Community Cancer KitchenUnlock 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 Thoughts You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews 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

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares heartwarming updates including the Hoi Ho being named New Zealand's Bird of the Year for the second time, clarification about an alleged alligator sighting in Ohio, and the impressive volleyball skills of Floki the dog. Additionally, marvel at a Turkish man's new Guinness World Record for the farthest blindfolded basketball hook shot and discover the amusing story behind an SUV found on top of a dumpster. Tune in for these feel-good stories and more!00:00 Introduction and Bird of the Year01:22 Alligator Sighting in Beaver Creek02:07 Floki the Foot Volley Dog02:54 Turkish Man's Guinness World Records03:30 SUV on Top of a Dumpster 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!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

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories. Shaquille O'Neal is announced as the grand marshal for Gainesville's 2024 holiday parade, recalling a memorable street basketball game with children in 2016. Gamers can explore 'The Legend of Santa', a new 2D platformer. In Buckingham, children are invited to design a Christmas card, with winning designs featured at the annual Light Switch On. A humorous incident in New Jersey involves a failed attempt to smuggle marijuana wrapped as Christmas gifts. Lastly, the script writer and Bruce Willis debate whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas film, ultimately suggesting it is due to its festive elements. 00:16 Shaquille O'Neal to Lead Gainesville Holiday Parade01:04 The Legend of Santa: A Festive Gaming Experience01:30 Buckingham's Christmas Card Competition02:11 New Jersey Woman's Christmas Smuggling Attempt02:40 Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?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! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media  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

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, a boat in the English Channel was saved after a misplaced emergency call to Dover, Delaware. Second, Polish divers discovered a 19th-century shipwreck filled with crates of champagne. Third, a study confirmed that flipped coins are likelier to land the same way they started. Fourth, a stunt driver set a new Guinness World Record for the highest car bungee jump. Finally, a bull named Ron inadvertently caused a power outage for three villages by scratching against a pole. Listeners are encouraged to check out the sister podcast 'Five Minutes of Gratitude' and support the show through provided links. 00:11 Rescue in the English Channel01:32 19th Century Shipwreck Discovery01:54 Coin Toss Hypothesis Tested02:23 Highest Car Bungee Jump03:00 Bull Causes Power OutageUnlock 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 more info from Caloroga Shark Media  Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.comUnlock 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

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five good news stories, including bizarre scientific discoveries like mammals breathing through their rectum, a cat named Drifter being rescued after 8 weeks in a sewer, a bear raiding a refrigerator, a man setting a record for bursting balloons with boxing gloves, and a 26-year-old Lego finally being removed from someone's nose.   00:16 The Ig Nobel Prizes: Butt Breathing and More01:27 Drifter the Cat's Miraculous Return01:51 Bear Raids the Refrigerator02:19 David Rush: Record-Breaking Balloon Burster02:54 Lego Stuck in Nose for 26 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! 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 more info from Caloroga Shark Media  Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.comUnlock 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

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five inspiring and amusing good news stories. Highlights include: the IG Nobel Prizes featuring quirky research topics, Germany's first hobby horsing championship, Taiwan's new law banning wild animal performances, a bargain hunter winning a case against Cartier for mispriced earrings, and the successful reconstruction of a Bronze Era jar broken by a child. Johnny also encourages listeners to share the program and explore the sister show, Five Minutes of Gratitude. 00:11 IG Nobel Prizes Highlights00:55 Hobby Horsing Championship in Germany01:54 Animal Performance Ban in Taiwan02:27 Cartier's Pricing Blunder03:01 Bronze Era Jar RestorationUnlock 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?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

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas-themed stories, including Gerald Dickens' one-man tour of 'A Christmas Carol,' a Christmas movie titled 'Layover' filmed at Birmingham Airport, Disney's early holiday celebrations, Jason Kelsey's Christmas album featuring Stevie Nicks, and a new Harry Potter Christmas picture book. Tune in for these joyful tales as part of the show's special Saturday Christmas episodes. 00:23 Gerald Dickens' One-Man Show01:17 Christmas Movie Filming in Birmingham01:58 Disney's Early Christmas Celebrations02:50 Jason Kelce's Christmas Album with Stevie Nicks03:26 Christmas at Hogwarts Picture BookUnlock 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! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media  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

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five intriguing good news stories. A 4-year-old boy accidentally breaks a 3,500-year-old jar in an Israeli museum, but the museum invites the family back for a tour. Coach Ryan potentially sets a new Guinness World Record by making 1,134 three-pointers in an hour. Charlie, an elephant in captivity for 40 years, is released back into the wild in South Africa. Thomas, a python hunter in the Florida Everglades, talks about the challenges and rewards of hunting invasive Burmese pythons. Lastly, a truck accident in Los Angeles spills French fries all over the highway, causing significant traffic delays but no injuries. Tune in for more details and feel-good moments. 00:15 A 4-Year-Old's Museum Mishap01:08 Coach Ryan's Record-Breaking Feat01:30 Charlie's Return to the Wild02:03 Python Hunting in the Everglades04:35 French Fry Traffic Jam in LA05:05 Closing Remarks and Show 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! 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.com Get 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.comUnlock 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

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Dr. Brian, a urologist and pilot from Buffalo, airlifts dogs from high-kill shelters to foster homes as part of Pilots N Paws. Norwegian forests have tripled in size over the last century, highlighting an environmental success. In Germany, children discover 1,000 silver coins from the 14th century while getting their swimming pool built. In Florida, Gary King promotes happiness with subliminal advertising through his 'Happiness Experiment,' which has positively impacted people's lives. Lastly, Ikea Sweden sets a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas, emphasizing the importance of sleep.00:00 Dr. Brian's Canine Rescue Flights01:39 Norwegian Forests Triple in Size02:01 German Household Discovers 14th Century Silver Coins02:25 The Happiness Experiment in Florida03:21 Guinness World Record: Largest Pajama Party at Ikea04:06 Conclusion and How to Support the ShowUnlock 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.com Get 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.comUnlock 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

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Waylon the stray Labrador Retriever finds a new home in Georgia after chasing a doggy daycare bus, 38,000 soccer fans get certified in CPR through a Euro Championship campaign, a well-preserved Roman mosaic is uncovered in Roster Roman City, Caleb the missing goat is found and reunited with his brother at the Soa Goat Sanctuary, and a truck spills loads of beer on a Mississippi highway. Plus, details on how to enjoy the show ad-free.00:00  Waylon the Labrador01:39 CPR Training for Soccer Fans02:24 Discovery of Ancient Roman Mosaic02:52 The Return of Caleb the Goat03:25 Beer Spill on Mississippi Highway 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.com Get 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.comUnlock 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