5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news

In this episode, host Johnny Mac brings five uplifting news stories. The remarkable recovery of a man from Locked-In Syndrome, setting a medical precedent. A Texas woman sets a Guinness World Record for donating breast milk, benefiting thousands of infants. Conservation efforts succeed with the birth of a critically endangered antelope in the UK. A Missouri thrift store discovers World War II love letters, uncovering a historical romance. Finally, a humorous tale of a moose causing chaos in a Swedish garage. 00:00 I Shocking Recovery Story01:31 Record-Breaking Breast Milk Donation02:19 Critically Endangered Antelope Born in Captivity02:41 Mystery of WWII Love Letters03:36 Moose Causes Havoc in Swedish Garage 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!    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

We're diving deep into the great Christmas tree debate - real vs artificial, and why both choices can actually help the planet! Then, hear how the Kansas City Mavericks hockey team is bringing holiday cheer to shelter pets at Wayside Waifs. Plus, why "Tacky Christmas" is actually the coolest new trend (and why it's really just Christmas being Christmas). Get ready for a heartwarming story about Signing Santa at Charlotte Motor Speedway making Christmas magical for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, and The Rock shares his sweet Christmas Eve traditions with his daughters that'll make you believe in holiday magic all over again.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!   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

A miniature horse named Butter was rescued from a 60-foot deep well by a dedicated team of firefighters and animal experts. The Seoul government is donating luxury hotel furniture to low-income earners and the homeless. The iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are up for auction after a theft and recovery. An emu named Shrub found an unlikely foster mom in a hen named Nugget. In Australia, a couple found a surprise visitor in their bed: a koala.  00:11 Rescue of Butter the Miniature Horse01:11 Seoul's Furniture Donation Initiative01:45 Auction of the Ruby Slippers03:03 Shrub the Emu and Her Unlikely Foster Mom03:58 Koala Surprise in Australia 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!   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

Highlights include KFC UK's innovative launch of chicken-flavored lickable wrapping paper, controversy over Coca-Cola's AI-generated Christmas ad, and the heartwarming survival of a Christmas tree from Hurricane Helene, now displayed in the White House. Also featured are President Biden's pardoning of two turkeys, a 'Hot Santa' sighting in a Target ad, and a generous act by a mystery man who paid for everyone's breakfast in a cafe. The episode wraps up with expert advice on whether you should wash your Christmas tree before bringing it indoors. 00:24 KFC's Lickable Wrapping Paper01:40 Coca-Cola's AI Christmas Commercial Controversy02:21 White House Christmas Tree and Turkey Pardon02:54 Target's Hot Santa Ad03:26 Heartwarming Cafe Gesture04:14 Debate on Washing Christmas TreesUnlock 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! 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

We start with some incredible season of giving stories - an Alaskan pilot dropping turkey "bombs" to help feed her off-grid neighbors, and a wedding saved after the venue burned down (you won't believe what happened next!). Then, a Notre-Dame Cathedral update that will give you chills, as Paris's Gothic jewel reopens after an incredible restoration. Plus, meet Georgia Scully, who couldn't speak after a coma but could sing every word to Adele's greatest hits! 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!   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

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/plusUnlock 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 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!    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

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!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 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!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 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!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