5 Good News Stories (Five Good News Stories)

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Feb 9, 2024 • 6min

The Banana Peeling Elephant, Neil the Seal, and a Dog Q Test

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming stories about: a local seal named Neil causing a stir in Tasmania, a hilarious speed dating event at a local library, an intelligent elephant in a Berlin Zoo, a dog photographer's new initiative for mental health organizations, and a fun Dog IQ test for viewers to try at home. He keeps the audience entertained with his play-by-play narration, normalizing laughter in the face of life's unexpected moments.Neil the Seal: Tasmania's New CelebritySenior Citizens Speed Dating at the LibraryPeng Fa: The Banana Peeling ElephantDogWalks: A Mental Health InitiativeThe Dog IQ Test: How Smart is Your Pooch?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 7, 2024 • 4min

Spy Pigeons, Amelia Earhart's Plane, and the World's Largest Ferris Wheel

A pigeon suspected of espionage by Indian police is set free after it is revealed to be a racing bird from Taiwan.Deep Sea Vision, an ocean exploration company, may have discovered Amelia Earhart's Lockheed 10E Electra aircraft, potentially solving one of history's greatest mysteries. The Loose Ends Project, a non-profit, completes unfinished knitting projects left by deceased loved ones.Also mentioned is the innovative 'Doll for All' initiative, creating dolls that represent disabled children.Lastly, South Korea is set to have the world's largest Ferris wheel, the Seoul Twin Eye, breaking records and offering rides to over 1,400 people at once, with construction set to begin in 2025.The Tale of the Spy PigeonThe Mystery of Amelia Earhart's PlaneThe Heartwarming Loose Ends ProjectThe Doll for All: A New Inclusive ToyThe World's Largest Ferris Wheel in South KoreaUnlock 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 5, 2024 • 4min

Money-Eating Dogs, Bird Conservation, and Fuel From Poo

In this feel-good news episode, we first share the story of how a couple recovered their $4,000 after their dog ate the cash, recount the conservation efforts in Ecuador protecting 10% of the world's bird species, and discuss Australia's largest release of captive bred seahorses. We also feature the climate change protest songs by New York City based Indie Soul band, 'Melt'. Lastly, we spotlight the innovation of jet fuel made entirely from human waste. Enjoy these uplifting tales - and don't forget to tell a friend about our program!The Dog Ate the Money: A Bizarre TaleConservation Efforts: Protecting Bird Species in EcuadorSaving White's Seahorses: Australia's Iconic SpeciesIndie Soul Band: Danceable Protest Songs about Climate ChangeInnovative Green Energy: Jet Fuel from Human WasteUnlock 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 2, 2024 • 5min

Alligator Denied Entry to Baseball Game PLUS Giant Tumbleweeds take over highways

In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses five good news stories. First, a giant tumbleweed reminiscent of 'Tumblegeddon' in 2020, was seen in California. Next, the discovery of a fossil of a juvenile Tyrannosaur, Gorgosaurus labratus, with useful insights into its behavior and diet. Third, The Peter McCallum Cancer Center's research yields positive results with a particular drug combination for bowel cancer. Fourth, Biden Administration's $110 million funding for safety measures to reduce road accidents involving wildlife across 17 U.S states. Lastly, the curious case of a pet alligator, Wally, being denied entry at a Phillies baseball game.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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Jan 31, 2024 • 6min

Your next house could be built with dirty diapers

Johnny Mac discusses scientific and mathematical discoveries such as a new 'Einstein' shape – a 13-sided figure dubbed 'the hat' – that can tile a flat surface without repetition. Two heartwarming human interest stories are also included: Petra Jenny's Amelia Air, which helps transport rescued dogs to safe shelters, and Daniel Durek's successful pottery studio, Danny D's Mud Shop, built up from an Instagram experiment. Also highlighted, Stacey's leap of faith into gardening as a therapeutic sanctuary while her husband fights lung cancer, and an innovative approach from Japanese scientists who are using recycled diapers to replace sand in the concrete production process.Discovering the Einstein ShapePetra's Dog Rescue MissionDaniel's Pottery Business JourneyStacey's Healing GardenInnovative Use of Dirty DiapersUnlock 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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Jan 29, 2024 • 5min

We found the missing Space Tomato PLUS What ever happened to Bat Kid?

A missing tomato grown in a NASA experiment has been finally found, a group of strangers named the 'Delta Six' form a bond over a voucher deal at the airport, Colorado begins a voter-approved wolf reintroduction program, a New York woman raises enough money to pay off millions in medical debt after her death, and an update on Miles, the boy who became 'Bat Kid' for a day with Make-A-Wish is now cancer-free and living a regular life.The Missing Tomato in SpaceThe Delta Six: An Unexpected BondWolves Return to ColoradoA Legacy of Debt ReliefBat Kid: A Hero's JourneyUnlock 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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Jan 26, 2024 • 4min

Daughter's Secret Kidney Donation to Dad, a woman pets a penguin and an update on the Loch Ness Monster

We delve into the personal journey of a brave daughter who donated her kidney to her father; highlight efforts by the Ocean Cleanup to tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; revel in a poignant story about an electrician who helped a woman to hear her departed mom's voice; cheer on as a grandmother gets to pet her favourite animal, the Penguin, at SeaWorld; and finally, provides an update on the Loch Ness Monster sightings. T Daughter's Secret Kidney Donation to DadOcean Cleanup's Record-Breaking Trash ExtractionRestoring a Mother's Voice: An Electrician's Kind ActA Penguin Lover's Dream Come TrueLoch Ness Monster: The Mystery ContinuesUnlock 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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Jan 24, 2024 • 4min

The World's Ugliest Dog and the World's Oldest Mouse

This episode covers five uplifting stories: the relocation of Diego, a rescued bear, to the UK; the win of an unusual looking dog named Scooter in the world's ugliest dog contest; the launch of the world's tallest wooden wind turbine in Sweden; the ethical practice of returning lost items in Tokyo; and the record set by Pat, an incredibly aged Pacific pocket mouse.Diego: The Rescued Bear's New LifeMeet Scooter: The World's Ugliest DogWorld's Tallest Wooden Wind TurbineLost and Found: Tokyo's Reward SystemPat the Mouse: The Oldest Living MouseUnlock 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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Jan 22, 2024 • 4min

Dolly Parton calls, Heroic Dogs, and Hidden Treasures

Johnny Mac presents five heartwarming news stories. A dog in Arlington alerts her owner about a nearby fire, potentially saving lives. A man finds antique banknotes worth a fortune during a renovation. Bobcats in New Jersey have recovered in numbers, marking a win for wildlife preservation. A stage 4 colon cancer patient, LeGrand Gold, gets his dream of meeting Dolly Parton realized over a video call. Heroic Dog Saves the DayUnexpected Treasure i New Jersey Bobcats Making a ComebackA Dream Come True: Meeting Dolly PartonThe Cognitive Benefits of Pet OwnershipUnlock 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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Jan 19, 2024 • 5min

The right way to hang toilet paper, celebrity beekeepers and a parrot's clever escape

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories that include the latest unusual hobbies celebrities have taken up such as beekeeping and knitting, influenced by the upcoming action film 'The Beekeeper'.An award goes to Siddhu Kshetri, a martial artist from India who throws punches at a punching bag for 55 hours, setting a new Guinness World record.Animals also make headlines with a dog discovering a dangerous gas leak in a neighborhood and a parrot escaping from a British Zoo.In a lighter note, etiquette expert Jackie Vernon Thompson resolves the age-long debate on the correct way to hang toilet paper. Celebrity BeekeepersWorld Record Breaking Martial ArtistHeroic Husky Detects Gas LeakParrot Escapes from British ZooToilet Paper EtiquetteUnlock 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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