5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news

In this episode,an Oxford professor's key to winning Monopoly. We then delve into a groundbreaking AI technology that restored a woman's voice after 20 years. We also explore innovative microwave technology for recycling solar panels and talk about a popular TikTok user whose underground mining project got shut down. Wrapping up, we tell the tale of two brothers seeking an heir for their gargantuan cuckoo clock collection. Winning Monopoly: The Secret StrategyAI Restores Speech to Stroke SurvivorMicrowave Technology: A Solution for Solar Panel RecyclingTunnel Girl: The Viral Mining Project on TikTokCuckooland: The Search for an Heir to a Cuckoo Clock CollectionUnlock 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

Rats Taking Selfies: A Social Media ExperimentBreakthrough in Brain Cancer DiagnosisInspiring Story of a Blind Long-Distance RunnerRecord-Breaking Handstand Push UpsA Funny and Slightly Naughty StoryUnlock 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. First, a local mystery regarding half-eaten chocolates and candy wrappers was solved when footage of the culprits - neighborhood squirrels - was captured. Second, three elderly King penguins receive the world's first cataracts removal treatment via custom-made lenses. Next, the unique friendship between Crystal and Dave that lead to a life-saving kidney donation is revealed. Fourth, we explore the competitive world of French bakers in the prestigious Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Francaise. Finally, the Hambone Award, an unusual accolade for the most unusual pet insurance claim, which was won by a cat named Giles who got stuck in a sofa bed.The Mystery of the Chocolate Littering Squirrels Penguins with Cataracts Get Custom Lenses A Heartwarming Story of Friendship and Kidney DonationThe Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition FrancaiseThe Hambone Award for the Most Unusual Pet Insurance ClaimUnlock 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

Happy Valentine's Day.The potential health benefits of chocolate, specifically dark chocolate, are explored. A heartwarming story is shared about a 104-year-old US Marine veteran who received thousands of Valentine's Day cards thanks to a social media campaign.NASA has predicted a possible asteroid hit on Valentine’s Day 2046 aThe Health Debate Around ChocolateThe Heartwarming Story of Major BillA Potential Asteroid Threat on Valentine's DayThe World's Most Romantic VillageUnlock 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 positive stories in this episode. Danish traveler Thor Peterson completes a trip around the world without flying. A ten-year-old, inspired by a man's kindness crusade, undertakes his own acts of kindness. Bay Area's Andy Wang takes cleanup duties into his own hands, improving local dumping sites. Monarch butterfly populations see a significant boost in numbers after previous declines. Lastly, Dr. Joseph DeTourie ('Dr. Deepsea') breaks the world record by living underwater for 100 days, studying the effects of high pressure on the human body.Thor Peterson's Incredible Journey Around the WorldMax's 10 Acts of Kindness Inspired by Brian Andy Wang's Mission to Clean Up the Bay AreaThe Resurgence of Monarch ButterfliesDr. Deep Sea's Underwater AdventureUnlock 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 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

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

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

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

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