5 Good News Stories (Five Good News Stories)
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!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 sign up for our newsletter here.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 6min
How Winnie the Dog wound up in the college marching band
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: A goose rescued from Mount Shasta by the U.S. Forest Service, two mischievous goats detained by Kent Police, a 132-year-old message found in a Scottish lighthouse, a service dog named Winnie joining the University of Northern Iowa's marching band to support her owner, and the release of rehabilitated orphaned bear cubs back into the wild. Each story brings a touch of joy and positivity to your day. 00:11 Rescue on Mount Shasta00:54 Goats on the Loose01:36 Message in a Bottle03:03 Winnie the Service Dog04:17 Orphaned Bears ReleasedUnlock 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!
Feb 6, 2025 • 5min
Now I want fries
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting news stories. Sam, a seasoned outdoorsman, is found alive after surviving 5 weeks in the woods. Otter populations are bouncing back in New Mexico, thanks to conservation efforts. The United States returns 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India. Retired military dog Jacob reunites with his former handler, Sergeant Peyton May, rekindling their tight bond. Lastly, an Australian restaurant breaks a world record by cooking up an enormous 1,200-pound kebab and fries for festival-goers. 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!. 00:10 Miraculous Survival of Sam01:11 Revival of Otter Population in New Mexico01:48 Repatriation of Looted Artifacts to India02:38 Heartwarming Reunion of Military Dog Jacob03:49 Record-Breaking Kebab at Australian Festival
Feb 4, 2025 • 3min
Conan the Bacterium and The Great Google Eyes Mystery
In this episode, Jenny Mac presents five uplifting news stories. First, Nigel Richards, a Scrabble world champion who doesn't speak Spanish, wins the Spanish Scrabble Championship. Next, Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration uncovers ancient artifacts. Scientists discover 'Conan the Bacterium', a bacteria resilient to extreme radiation, potentially aiding space missions. LEGO celebrates five years of its Replay sustainability initiative, allowing consumers to donate used LEGO bricks. Finally, a mystery involving googly eyes appearing on sculptures around Portland, Oregon, stirs local reactions. For an ad-free experience, visit Caloroga Shark Media. 00:11 Scrabble Champion Nigel Richards00:54 Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration Discoveries01:26 Conan the Bacterium: Surviving Extremes01:49 LEGO's Sustainability Initiative: Replay02:36 Googly Eyes Mystery in PortlandUnlock 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!
Feb 2, 2025 • 4min
Lock Ness Monster sighted again
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and inspiring stories. First, a groom receives an emotional voicemail from his daughter at his wedding. Next, the Fernadina Beach Fire Department surprises a young accident victim with a new bike. Following that, David donates his inheritance to four charities, continuing his mother's legacy. Then, Southern Sea Otters help control invasive green crabs, benefiting California’s eelgrass. Finally, a potential Loch Ness Monster sighting is captured on webcam. Enjoy these uplifting tales and share the positivity!00:00 First Good News Story00:39 Firefighters to the Rescue01:05 A Heartfelt Inheritance01:54 Sea Otters vs. Green Crabs03:00 Loch Ness Monster SightingUnlock 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!
Jan 30, 2025 • 4min
Will the bananas appear again on February 2nd?
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting news stories. Discover the mystery of the banana plates in England, the mayor of Belcastro's tongue-in-cheek health proclamation, and the heroic act of a retired police dog named Bear. Celebrate the improved HIV treatments leading to the closure of a specialized camp and learn about a green sea turtle named Charlotte, who can now swim thanks to a custom 3D-printed harness.00:00 Mysterious Bananas01:00 Italian Town Bans Sickness01:51 Heroic Police Dog Bear02:30 HIV Camp Closes Due to Medical Advances03:08 3D Printed Harness Saves Sea TurtleUnlock 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!
Jan 29, 2025 • 5min
More Good News Amidst the California Wildfires
Host Johnny Mack shares five uplifting stories in this bonus episode. A California fire chief saved his brother's house using a carton of milk and a few beers amidst the L.A. wildfires. A New Jersey woman coordinated a unique initiative to send comforting items to affected families in California. Two high schools organized a fundraising basketball game, raising over $7,000 for fire victims. A six-day donation drive in Altadena provided essential items and custom skateboards to fire-affected teens, organized by a student from Pasadena City College. Lastly, Critical Role hosts a special live charity D&D adventure to support wildlife relief efforts.00:20 Heroic Fire Chief Saves Brother's House01:17 Comfort Items for Fire Victims02:00 Community Fundraiser Basketball Game02:52 Teen Boys Fire Recovery Donation Drive03:41 Critical Role Charity LivestreamUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
Jan 28, 2025 • 5min
Ding Dong the Dog and some Ding Dongs with a Bear Costume
Ding Dong the Dog, an Akita mix, was saved from a cold snap after ringing a doorbell in search of help. Scientists discover a new type of asthma test using nasal swabs, and find a new species of pangolin called the Indo Burmese Pangolin. A father walks 124 miles to raise money for charity in memory of his late daughter. Finally, four individuals in LA are arrested for filing false insurance claims featuring a person in a bear costume. Catch these incredible stories and more in this episode!00:00 Introduction and First Good News Story: Ding Dong the Dog01:11 Breakthrough in Asthma Testing01:31 Discovery of a New Pangolin Species02:19 A Father's Tribute Walk for Charity03:24 Operation Bear Claw: Insurance Fraud Uncovered 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!
Jan 26, 2025 • 3min
Lego Shark finally found after years
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Treasure hunters have recovered a rare Lego shark lost at sea in 1997; 18-year-old Gukesh Dharmaraju becomes the youngest chess champion in history; new data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft reveals Ceres may be producing its own organic compounds, making it a potential site for future space exploration; Philadelphia celebrates Rocky Fest with a lookalike contest; and Colorado police help remove a car stuck on a ski slope after a GPS mishap. 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! 00:11 The Lego Shark Discovery01:07 Youngest Chess Champion in History01:22 Organic Compounds on Ceres02:12 Rocky Fest in Philadelphia02:50 Car Stuck on Ski SlopeUnlock 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!
Jan 24, 2025 • 4min
Amid L.A. Wildfires: Community Heroes and Heartwarming Stories
In this bonus episode, Johnny Mac shares uplifting news emerging from the L.A. wildfires. Featured stories include a 14-year-old's viral recovery fund for teen girls, Guitar Center's grant program for affected musicians, Dave Grohl's volunteer efforts, a brain surgeon saving homes with his preparedness, and community relief efforts by the American Red Cross and local vendors. These stories highlight the resilient and compassionate spirit of Angelenos coming together in times of crisis.00:23 Avery's Viral Fundraiser for Altadena Girls00:58 Guitar Center's Support for Musicians01:39 Dave Grohl's Birthday Volunteering02:12 Heroic Actions of a Brain Surgeon and His Son02:41 Community Response and Support03:09 Street Vendors' Distribution CenterUnlock 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!
Jan 23, 2025 • 5min
Stroke Victim now speaks Italian
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: the Minnesota Ice Festival's Guinness World Record for the largest ice maze, a woman's heartfelt mission to return lost photographs to families in North Carolina, scientific insights on how sleep aids language learning, a British woman's unique case of Foreign Accent Syndrome post-stroke, and a humorous incident of a man locked in a department store after falling asleep in a massage chair. Tune in for these feel-good stories and more.00:00 Ice Festival World Record01:02 Heartwarming Story of Lost Photographs01:58 The Science of Learning New Languages02:52 Stroke Leads to Unexpected Language Skills04:10 Locked in a Department StoreUnlock 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!
