

5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news
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!
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May 22, 2024 • 4min
The Legendary Cheese Ball Man of NYC
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five delightful and quirky good news stories. Highlights include the Cheeseball Man entertaining a large crowd in Union Square by eating an entire jar of cheese balls, a bison sighting in Wisconsin, a Boston Marathon runner reuniting with his wife mid-race, the unveiling of a new remote-controlled pill bot for disease detection, and a furious neighbor finally getting revenge on a parking spot thief. Chuddy wraps up the show with some humor and a call to subscribe for more fun, commercial-free content.The Legendary Cheese Ball Man of NYCBison on the Loose in WisconsinA Heartwarming Marathon MomentInnovations in Health: The Pill BotNeighborhood Drama: The Parking Spot Saga 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

May 20, 2024 • 5min
The Techno Train PLUS Jax the Horse sets off a false alarm
The first story is an amusing incident where Jax the horse playfully triggered a fire alarm, causing a brief scare at a farm in Westchester. Next, PBS Kids has enhanced accessibility by offering programs in American Sign Language, with six series including Arthur and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood dubbed into ASL, and more tailored features for neurodiverse and visually impaired kids. The third story details how the NFL draft donated stage materials to local nonprofits like the Detroit Dog Rescue, aiding in building better facilities for animals. The fourth story offers a simple hack to keep flies out of the house using essential oils like peppermint. Lastly, the techno train event in Nuremberg, Germany, offers a unique experience with dance cars and DJs entertaining passengers on a round trip, illustrating an innovative use of public transport for entertainment. Horseplay Causes Fire Alarm ScarePBS Kids Embraces American Sign LanguageNFL Draft Materials Benefit Local NonprofitsExpert Tips to Keep Flies Out of Your HomeTechno Train: A Unique Party Experience Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 17, 2024 • 4min
The Unbelievable KFC Scented Perfume AND A Cat's Incredible Journey in an Amazon Box
This script covers five unique good news stories ranging from a KFC scented perfume called Eau de BBQ, designed to evoke the smell and taste of barbecue, as part of a crispy chicken filet sandwich promotion, to the miraculous story of a cat accidentally shipped to California in an Amazon return box, who was eventually reunited with its owner. It also highlights an Earth Day initiative where over 13,000 ladybugs were released by students and teachers to learn about life cycles and the environment, the repatriation of a stolen ancient Egyptian statue fragment of Ramses II, and a couple living off-the-grid in the Louisiana swamp, embracing a life surrounded by nature and wildlife. The Unbelievable KFC Scented PerfumeA Cat's Incredible Journey in an Amazon Box Celebrating Earth Day with 13,000 LadybugsHistoric Repatriation of Ramses II Statue FragmentLife Off the Grid: Swamp Living with Tara and KeithGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 15, 2024 • 6min
Bark Air - first class air travel for dogs
Bark Air introduces the first luxury air travel experience for dogs, offering services from London to New York and New York to LA, complete with onboard amenities tailored for canine comfort. A touching story follows of Freya, who received a wedding day card from her deceased father, leaving wedding guests emotional. A large-scale whale rescue effort south of Perth saw 130 out of 160 stranded pilot whales returned to the sea. Centenarian Hamilton Logan takes on a 100-kilometer walk challenge in his 100th year to raise funds for the Hawks Bay rescue helicopter, reflecting on a life well-lived and the importance of giving back. Lastly, the capture and safe return of a zebra, named Z, who had escaped in western Washington, concluding with a highlight that listeners can subscribe for commercial-free episodes on the Apple Podcast app.First Class Flights for Furry Friends: Introducing Bark AirA Heartfelt Letter from Beyond: A Bride's Precious Wedding GiftA Massive Whale Rescue Operation South of Perth100 Kilometers at 100 Years Old: Hamilton Logan's Inspiring JourneyThe Great Zebra Escape: A Wild Chase in Western Washington Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 13, 2024 • 5min
Snakes in Pants! A Surprising Airport Security Find
Sea Lions Take Over Fisherman's WharfThe Fans First Act: A Fight Against Hidden FeesMiraculous Quadruplets: A One in 70 Million ChanceMysterious Money Finds in OhioSnakes in Pants: A Surprising Airport Security FindGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 10, 2024 • 6min
The World's Largest Hot Dog. Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts and a Mystery Song ID'd!
The World's Largest Hot Dog Art Installation Innovations in Synthetic Diamond Production Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts The Lawn Defender: A Sprinkler Story The Mystery of the 80s Song Unraveled Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 8, 2024 • 4min
The Case of the Misleading Movie Beer PLUS A Green (not golden) Retriever
This episode of '5 Good News Stories' hosted by Johnny Mac covers a range of uplifting tales including Donna setting a new world record for the longest abdominal plank, Samaritans rescuing Sam from a burning car, a groundbreaking study on cannabis reducing cognitive decline, a lawsuit over beer quantity misrepresentation in Texas, and a rare lime green puppy born to a golden retriever. World Record Planking AchievementHeroic Samaritans Save a LifeCannabis and Cognitive Health StudyThe Case of the Misleading Movie BeerThe Rare Green Puppy PhenomenonGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 6, 2024 • 5min
The Other Taylor Swift
Johnny Ma delivers five heartwarming stories: a romantic plane proposal where the captain proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend mid-flight; the relocation of Asian elephants from Australia's Taronga Zoo to a larger, mixed-species habitat in South Australia; a scientific insight into the heart-shaped feature on Pluto, thought to be caused by a slow, angled impact; the recovery and thriving of two Bengal tigers, rescued from the situation highlighted in the 'Tiger King' series; and the amusing identity mix-up of Taylor J. Swift, who shares his name with the famous pop singer. A High-Flying Proposal: Love in the Skies Elephants on the Move: A New Home for Tang, Mo, and Pak Boon The Heart of Pluto: A Cosmic Phenomenon From Tiger King to California: A Tale of Two Tigers The Other Taylor Swift: A Name's TaleGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 3, 2024 • 7min
50,000 bees in the wall, 50,000 bees! Take one down, pass it around...
Highlights include Mike, the alligator trapper, capturing an eight-foot alligator barefoot and showcasing it to a cheering crowd. The script humorously touches on 'savage seagulls' in Britain, forming gangs and causing chaos, with characters like Bugsy Seagull and Steven Seagull. Another story involves a Nigerian chess champion, Tunde, who broke the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for 60 hours in Times Square, raising $22,000 in the process. Additionally, an infamous 'rat hole' in a Chicago sidewalk, which became a local spectacle, was removed, illustrating community and government response to viral social media. The episode also discusses a peculiar incident where over 50,000 bees were found in a toddler's bedroom wall, turning a nightmare into a real-life 'monster' scenario. Johnny Mac addresses a negative review about the ad ratio on his podcast.Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 1, 2024 • 6min
A Birthday Invitation Gone Horribly Wrong and Inside the D.C. Trivia Cheating Scandal
First, an elephant escapes from a local circus in Butte, Montana, amusing the community before being safely returned. The second story humorously recounts how the Petite Hermitage Hotel in West California gains popularity by cleverly responding to negative online reviews.Next, Ethan Levine embarks on a quest to set a Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown, aiming to reach or surpass the 40-pitch benchmark. Following that, a mom accidentally sends a birthday party e-invite to all 487 of her phone contacts, leading to a relatable mix-up. Lastly, a Washington D.C. trivia night faces a cheating scandal, shaking the community and leading to a memorable singalong.Unusual Sighting in Montana: Elephant on the Loose!Hotel Mocks Disgruntled Guests with Witty RepliesQuest for a Guinness Record: Most Ceremonial First PitchesE-vite Mishap: A Birthday Invitation Gone WrongInside the D.C. Trivia Cheating ScandalSubscribe for More Good News and ComedyUnlock 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


