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Five Good News Stories - five stories in the news, all of them good! 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 news stories from around the globe. These stories can range from acts of kindness and community resilience to scientific breakthroughs and human triumphs. 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. Whether you're looking for a dose of positivity to brighten your day or seeking inspiration from the incredible achievements of people worldwide, "5 Good News Stories" has you covered. It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5747537/advertisement

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    Cockatoos master public water fountain drinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 5:07


     00:10 Epic Solo Rowing Challenge01:19 Innovative Ice Preservation01:48 Cockatoos' Clever Water Fountain Trick03:03 Seawater-Degradable Plastic Breakthrough03:39 Bee Truck Accident in Washington To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

    The Hilarious Zebra Escape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 5:38


    In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. These include the captivating tale of a zebra named Zeke  that went on the run in Tennessee, only to be dramatically captured after eight days of adventure. The episode also features a man who journeyed a thousand miles to satisfy his pregnant sister-in-law's craving for sausage rolls, and a circus performer who set a new world record for hair hanging. Additionally, John celebrates the 100th birthday of twins Bill and Jack, and details a quirky annual event in Minneapolis involving the sharpening of a gigantic pencil. 00:18 The Hilarious Zebra Escape00:55 Zebra's Capture and Internet Fame02:46 Pregnancy Craving Adventure03:21 Guinness World Record Feats03:50 Celebrating 100 Years of Life04:25 The Giant Pencil Sharpening RitualTo become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

    A 75 Year Old Message In A Bottle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 4:52


    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories from around the world. In Poland, a love letter from 1959 was discovered by two boys, sparking a search for its origins. In Texas, a prom was organized for a high school senior recovering from back surgery. Zookeepers successfully hand-reared an endangered northern rockhopper penguin chick named Noisy. In North Carolina, Marine rescuers cleared over 1.5 pounds of barnacles from a stranded green sea turtle. Lastly, in Norway, a man woke up to find a cargo ship had run aground in his yard, narrowly missing his house. The episode also includes information on how to listen to the program without interruptions.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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Pigeon Fest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 5:18


    In this episode, Johnny Mac brings you five heartwarming and intriguing stories. First, he highlights Pigeon Fest in New York City, a unique event celebrating National Pigeon Appreciation Day with art exhibitions, a pigeon impersonation pageant, and more. Then, he discusses the success of eradicating invasive bullfrogs in Yosemite National Park to save the native Northwest pond turtle. The show also features a groundbreaking bladder and kidney transplant success, a Miami business recycling thousands of sneakers to keep them out of landfills, and the miraculous survival of a cow swept away by floodwaters in Australia. Additionally, Johnny promotes another podcast, Eastwood Reloaded, dedicated to Clint Eastwood's career.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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    The Naked 5K

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:06


    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Kendra, a paddle boarder, befriends a manatee named Paddle, and Paul offers a listening ear across Canada with his 'I Will Listen' tour. Abel Foil breaks the world record for balancing 96 spoons on his body. Geologists uncover the vertebrae of a giant prehistoric marine lizard in Mississippi. Finally, the Carolina Foothills Resort in South Carolina hosts a unique 5K run at their nudist resort.  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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Jet Airbnb, Rubik's Cube Robot, and Cat Quinceañera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 4:09


    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A man converts a 1970s private jet into an Airbnb in Wales. Purdue students create a robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just 0.103 seconds. Jennifer discovers the only known prototype of the first Chinese typewriter in her basement, which is acquired by Stanford University. A cat named Holly Marie Gonzalez celebrates a quinceañera, helping to raise funds for an animal rescue shelter. Lastly, Oklahoma City police deal with an escaped cow causing a traffic delay on Interstate 40.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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Hormonal Hawk Attacks Bald Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:52


    Johnny Mac shares quirky and intriguing stories. He reports on a hormonal hawk named Jesse terrorizing bald men in the UK, the mental health benefits of growing and sharing seeds, self-repairing road materials, and biodegradable batteries. Additionally, he covers a global chess game where Magnus Carlson was forced to a draw by over 143 participants. For uninterrupted listening visit www.caloroga.com/plus

    There's a Snake in my Margarita!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 5:14


    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Matt trekked 53 miles dressed as a giant Eurasian Curlew to raise awareness for endangered species. Liesl set a Guinness World Record with her 1,035-piece Despicable Me Minions collection. A Florida woman protected her Chihuahua from a bear using a bag of cookies. An overturned truck in Texas spilled 8 million dimes, and a snake fell into a woman's margarita at a Virginia restaurant. For an interruption free experience visit www.caloroga.com/plus

    Woodpecker Attacks Cars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 5:19


    A Massachusetts town deals with a woodpecker damaging vehicles. Teachers Grace and Kate from Vermont embark on a 300-mile bike ride to support immigrant students and raise funds for classroom essentials. Cigarro National Park expands by nearly 50 acres, enhancing connectivity with Sweetwater Preserve. A letter from a Titanic passenger, auctioned for $399,000, offers a historical glimpse days before the disaster. Lastly, a new technology in San Francisco enables proof of personhood through iris scanning, raising privacy and security questions. For an interruption free experience go to www.caloroga.com/plus

    You May Also Like Eastwood Reloaded (Happy Birthday Clint!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 1:16


    Clint Eastwood is more than a movie star—he's a myth, a mayor, a meme, and maybe the last great American icon. In this cinematic biography told one film at a time, we break down the legend behind the lens.From spaghetti Westerns to Oscar-winning dramas, from Dirty Harry to political oddities like debating an empty chair, Eastwood Reloaded explores how one man reshaped the silver screen—and what it cost him to become the myth.Each 10-minute episode dives into a single chapter of Eastwood's life or filmography, told by a single narrator and designed for easy bingeing. This is not a puff piece. This is a legacy under the microscope.Because legends don't just ride off into the sunset—they get deconstructed.

    Unusual Escapes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:24


    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: a miniature dachshund named Valerie is found after 549 days on Kangaroo Island, a boa constrictor gets a new home with an animal control officer in Texas, an Iowa museum owner breaks a Guinness World Record with her spoon collection, police in Georgia are on the hunt for an escaped goat, and a California man attempts to evade arrest using an underwater scooter.  Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

    Another Runaway Kangaroo and a Speeding Ticket Dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 5:39


    Johnny Mac presents five intriguing good news stories. These include a runaway kangaroo safely captured in Florida, a Michigan woman reunited with her lost cat after three years, a Decatur resident who avoids speeding fines due to a typo on a school zone sign, newspapers publishing fake summer reading lists due to AI errors, and a man cleared after inadvertently aiding a gold toilet heist. Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

    How old do you look? New app will tell you how "old" you are

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 7:27


    Johnny Mac shares five positive news stories to brighten your Memorial Day weekend. Highlights include a new AI tool called Face Age by Mass General Brigham that predicts biological age from selfies, Harvard Law School's discovery of a genuine Magna Carta, comedian Sebastian Fowler's 3,333-mile cross-country BMX ride for charity, the precision of a new atomic clock called NIST-F4, and the adventurous tale of a loose pet kangaroo named Irwin. Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

    Kid Orders 70,000 Lollipops

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:49


    Highlights include Bruno's Restaurant rising from the ashes to feed the hungry, Katarina's Club serving free meals to thousands of children, and groundbreaking AI research predicting pediatric brain tumor recurrence. Additionally, David Rush sets a record for the fastest time to stack 10 rolls of toilet paper with one hand. Lastly, a nursing home in the Netherlands benefits from a program allowing college students to live rent-free in exchange for companionship, and a boy accidentally orders 70,000 lollipops on Amazon.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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    These CDs are worth thousands...do you have one?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:52


    In today's episode, host Johnny Macc shares five uplifting news stories. Discover how old CDs, like rare Bruce Springsteen or Prince albums, could be worth thousands. Learn about Fresh Kills Park in New York City, which is transforming a former landfill into a lush park with 50,000 violets. Celebrate the release of 31 sea turtles back into the Atlantic Ocean. Find out about 'Happy to Talk' benches in London created by an autistic artist to combat loneliness. Lastly, get inspired by Barbara, a widow who donated $100 million to Rhode Island non-profits, funding various educational programs and scholarships. 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Man stranded on Mt. Fuji goes back to get his phone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 4:34


    Highlights include the German Finger Wrestling Championship, where competitors risk dislocated fingers in a traditional sport; a Michigan state trooper returning $5,000 in lost cash despite the owner's suspicion; the Bronx Zoo's first king vulture chick in 30 years being hand-raised using a puppet; a climber on Mount Fuji who was rescued twice due to altitude sickness while searching for his lost phone; and two drivers in Washington caught using mannequins to illegally use carpool lanes. Enjoy these entertaining and positive stories from around the world.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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Blue Lobster (The Lost Episodes)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 4:30


    Highlights include the birth of the first Aardvark calf at San Diego Zoo, the opening of the world's first scalable vertical strawberry farm, and groundbreaking AI technology for detecting high blood pressure via voice recordings. The episode also features a record-breaking lawnmower walk by David Rush and the rescue of a rare blue lobster, now named Bandit. Johnny concludes with his personal strawberry success story and a reminder not to balance lawnmowers on one's chin.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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    The world's tallest dog meets the world's shortest dog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:08


    The world's tallest dog, Reggie, meets the world's shortest dog, Pearl, showcasing gentle and loving behavior. A breakthrough antidote effectively neutralizing the venom from 19 deadly snakes is introduced, thanks to a donor with hyper immunity. In Florida, a monkey sighting causes a stir. Researchers at a Nova Scotia museum create a Lego mobility aid for an injured turtle named Root. Lastly, Cooper wins his second consecutive title at the European Seagull Screeching Championship. 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Marathon Recycled Urine to Astonishing Car Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 4:52


      First, the London Marathon's female porta-potties are used to collect urine to fertilize crops. Next, eight seals are rescued off Block Island using new surveillance cameras. In Lake Champlain, a self-sustaining population of lake trout has emerged, leading to a suspension of stocking efforts. Then, a quirky burrow race sees 70 teams competing in a six-mile course. Finally, a British man unknowingly buys back his own stolen car, revealing an impressive cloning job by the thieves.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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Heartwarming Rescues, Adventurous Spirits, and Dinosaur Discoveries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 5:01


      Highlights include a heroic golden retriever rescuing a missing toddler, a 66-year-old grandmother embarking on an ambitious global cycling journey, and a 90-year-old Galapagos tortoise becoming a new mother. We also hear about the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Canada and a touching story of a boy's heartfelt farewell to his favorite sanitation worker. 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    From Racing Great-Grandpas to Rescued Chickens (The Lost Episodes)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 3:59


    In this episode, Johnny Mack presents five uplifting news stories. Highlights include Eric, an 85-year-old Welsh running athlete, racing his great-grandson; the development of a pesticide-neutralizing vaccine for bees; a study suggesting that light exercise reduces dementia risk; Megan's cat winning a lottery ticket; and Oklahoma Highway Patrol rescuing chickens stranded on the highway.  00:00 Introduction to The Lost Five Good News Stories00:32 Eric's 85th Birthday Race00:59 Vaccine Breakthrough for Bees01:30 Exercise and Dementia Prevention02:41 Monkey the Cat's Lottery Win03:08 Oklahoma Highway Patrol Rescues ChickensUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon (more slowly than me)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 4:29


    Highlights include a Loch Ness Monster hunter's potential footage of two creatures, the rediscovery of the Asian short-clawed otter after 186 years, the protection of an old-growth forest near Detroit, the historic increase in female athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, and a humanoid robot completing a half marathon in Beijing. Each story brings a positive and uplifting message for viewers.00:00 Introduction and Loch Ness Monster Update01:34 Rediscovery of the Asian Short-Clawed Otter02:06 Old Growth Forest Network's Newest Addition02:50 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics Preview03:41 Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon04:24 Conclusion

    Escaped Cows, Message in a Bottle, Women Scientists, Breast Cancer Pill, Alligator Wrangling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:48


     First, 25 cows parade through neighborhoods in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, after escaping from a farm during a storm, with all cows safely recaptured. Second, two brothers in The Bahamas discover a message in a bottle from 1976 written by a 14-year-old oceanography student. Third, Paris plans to add the names of women scientists to the Eiffel Tower as part of a broader equality initiative. Fourth, a new breast cancer pill developed by AstraZeneca shows promising results in clinical trials. Lastly, a Florida man known as the 'blue collar brawler' interrupts Easter dinner to wrangle an alligator, successfully containing it with a trash can. 

    Wild Chimps Drink, Beer Hunts, Marathon Pickleball, and New Color

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 4:40


    Researchers from the University of Exeter recorded wild chimps sharing fermented fruit, suggesting social bonding through alcohol. In Belgium, the fifth annual beer hunt featured a prize of the winner's weight in beer. A team of pickleball enthusiasts broke the Guinness World Record by playing for 36 consecutive hours and raised $18,000 for a charity supporting organ donation. A dog named Buford helped locate a missing 2-year-old in the Arizona desert. Lastly, scientists from UC Berkeley and the University of Washington discovered a new color, Olo, a bluish-green hue with unprecedented saturation, made visible through advanced laser technology. 

    Giant Penguins, Origami Tests, and More (The Lost Episodes)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 4:32


    In this lost episode Johnny Mack shares five uplifting tales. Highlights include Pesto the oversized penguin at Sea Life Melbourne, a new origami-based test for detecting infectious diseases, a finger-counting method improving children's math skills, the approval of a nasal spray flu vaccine by the FDA, and David Rush reclaiming his chopstick-throwing world record. Despite being older stories, they bring joy and positivity.00:00 Introduction to The Lost Five Good News Stories00:36 Pesto the Penguin: The Viral King02:09 Innovative Origami Paper Sensors for Disease Detection02:38 Finger Counting Method Boosts Math Skills in Children03:22 FDA Approves Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine03:43 Record-Breaking Chopstick Thrower 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Dachshund Parade, Bottle Kicking and the Best Pizza is in Montreal?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:57


    Johnny Mac shares five unique and positive news stories. Highlights include a Guinness World Record for the largest dachshund dog walk in Regensburg, Germany, an ancient English sport called bottle kicking, the best Neapolitan pizza winner from Montreal, collectible trading cards featuring elderly men in a Japanese community, and an extensive beach cleanup effort in New Jersey. Each story showcases community spirit and some unexpected twists, emphasizing the importance of connection and cleaning up our environment. 00:14 Largest Dachshund Parade01:10 Traditional English Sport: Bottle Kicking02:03 Best Naples Style Pizza in Montreal03:07 Japanese Trading Cards Featuring Elders04:21 New Jersey Beach Cleanup HighlightsUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!    

    Uber's Lost and Found - is that your chainsaw?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 5:15


    NASA launches a $3 million competition to recycle human waste in space to ensure sustainable future missions. A dog from Utah is found over a thousand miles away in Texas after going missing and is returned home thanks to community donations. Colossal Biosciences brings back the dire wolf from extinction using gene editing and ancient DNA. A chimpanzee mother at Sedgwick County Zoo bonds with her newborn after a C-section delivery. Finally, Uber's annual Lost and Found index reveals a list of unique items left behind in ride share cars, from live turtles to Viking drinking horns.00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap00:28 NASA's $3 Million Space Poop Challenge01:20 Lost Dog Travels 1,000 Miles01:59 Resurrecting the Dire Wolf03:03 Chimpanzee Mother Meets Baby03:32 Uber's Lost and Found: The Weirdest ItemsUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!    

    Loch Ness Monster Sighting, Donkey Escape. and a Quicksand Adventure!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 5:35


    Johnny Macc shares five good things.. These include a Loch Ness Monster sighting in Scotland, a community chain in Michigan moving a bookstore one book at a time, a new Monopoly world record set in Australia, a successful search and rescue of a donkey in the United States, and a Michigan man who escapes quicksand and ends up defining his relationship. Tune in for these heartening and entertaining stories.00:00 Loch Ness Monster Sighting01:58 Community Bookstore Move in Michigan02:49 World Record Monopoly Game in Australia03:35 Rescue of Murti the Donkey04:07 Michigan Man's Quicksand 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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! 

    Titanic Relic Discovered (The Lost Episodes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 5:02


    Johnny Mac shares a collection of heartwarming and fascinating news stories. From a synchronized marriage proposal inspired by a Modest Mouse concert to the auctioning of ancient pine saplings in Sydney's Botanic Gardens, there's plenty of good news to enjoy. Additionally, listeners will hear about a bronze statue of the Greek goddess Diana found at the Titanic wreck site, a scientific analysis of Van Gogh's ‘Starry Night,' and a London rescue shelter's efforts to find homes for older and less photogenic dogs through a special photo shoot. 00:28 A Double Proposal Surprise01:22 Ancient Pine Trees Auctioned in Sydney02:38 Titanic Relic Discovered03:18 Van Gogh's Starry Night and Turbulence04:02 Rescue Shelter's Dog Photo Shoot 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    The Woman with the World's Longest Tongue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 4:31


    A woman with the world's longest tongue going viral, a patient on Long Island being cured of sickle cell anemia, tennis star Danielle Collins rescuing animals and expanding her farm, a kangaroo escape caused by a goat in South Carolina, and an interesting case of mistaken identity involving geese in New Zealand. The episode ends with a reminder to listeners about the ad-free option for the show. 00:11 World's Longest Tongue01:13 Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment01:56 Tennis Star's Animal Rescue Mission02:57 Escaped Kangaroo in South Carolina03:24 Geese Mistaken for Swimmers in DistressUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!    

    Mom Avoids Ice Cream Jail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 4:11


    A man goes viral for fixing a broken McDonald's sign, a Minnesota cat sets the record for the longest tail, police in West Midlands capture a runaway donkey with mince, an oddly-shaped house in Illinois sells for $350,000, and a 4-year-old calls 911 after his mom eats his ice cream only for police to later surprise him with a treat. 00:10 Fixing the Broken McDonald's Sign01:19 World's Longest Cat Tail02:06 The Mischievous Donkey02:51 The Unique Pie House03:21 Ice Cream EmergencyUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!    

    Lost Loch Ness Camera Found! Did it spot Nessie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 5:26


    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: a pet bird saved from a python by a professional snake catcher, an Egyptian free diver setting a world record for underwater pull-ups, a North Carolina family reuniting with their husky after three years, new advancements in brain-computer interface technology that translates thoughts into speech, and the recovery of a 55-year-old camera from the depths of Loch Ness. Each story brings a smile and a sense of wonder.00:31 Rescue of a Pet Bird from a Python01:26 World Record for Underwater Pull-Ups02:04 Reunion with a Missing Dog02:45 Brain Implant Translates Thoughts to Speech03:35 Loch Ness Monster Camera DiscoveryUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Judy Drench (The Lost Episodes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 5:26


    In this bonus episode of 'The Lost Five Good News Stories,' host Johnny Mack uncovers 5 Good Things in the news including  he recovery of $8 million lost in a cryptocurrency scam, a professor's reunion with his ring lost 47 years ago, and the winners of the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards. Johnny also shares a tale of hikers rescuing a woman with a broken leg and a firetruck naming competition.  00:00 Introduction and Rediscovered Scripts00:29 Courtroom Drama: Recovered Life Savings01:22 Lost Ring Found After 47 Years02:25 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists03:23 Rescue on the Mountain04:39 Naming the FiretruckUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!    

    Sunshine the 19 year old cat returns home after 16 years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 4:37


    Johnny Mac shares five good things from the recent news includingBoey, a brown bear, successfully recovering from brain surgery. At the Adventure Park in Green Bay, one of two escaped otters, Ophelia, has been safely returned. A remarkable friendship tradition sees two women exchanging the same birthday card for 81 years. In Georgia, a new record is set for the longest continuous basketball game played to support an anti-trafficking organization. Finally, a Bengal cat named Sunshine is reunited with its owner after being missing for 16 years. These heartwarming stories promise to bring a smile to your face. 00:10 Boey the Bear's Remarkable Recovery01:00 Otter Escapades at Green Bay Zoo01:53 81-Year Birthday Card Tradition02:35 Record-Breaking Basketball Game03:29 Reunion with a Long-Lost Bengal Cat 

    Advancements in Cancer Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 4:29


    In today's episode, Johnny Macc shares five good things in the news. Ronan, an African giant pouch rat, has uncovered over 100 landmines, while David Rush aims for a new Guinness World Record by juggling in all 63 US National Parks. Julio, a cat missing for over seven years, reunites with his family thanks to a microchip. UK oncologist Leonard Lee is developing groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccines. Additionally, an AI-generated avatar's appearance in a New York courtroom sparks debate. The episode concludes with a comment on the growing capabilities of AI voices. 00:11 Ronan the Hero Rat01:01 David Rush's National Park Juggling Quest01:37 Julio the Cat's Miraculous Return02:09 Advancements in mRNA Cancer Vaccines03:15 AI in the Courtroom 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Police deliver Emergency Donuts following 911 call

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 3:55


    A park in Japan has officially been named the world's smallest park at 2.5 square feet. An Australian father and son set a record by performing 45 consecutive inside loops in a glider. An 81-year-old woman returned an overdue library book checked out 99 years ago, just in time for the library's 100th anniversary. The US Fish and Wildlife Service warns against releasing pet goldfish into the wild due to their adverse effects on the ecosystem. Lastly, a toddler called 911 for 'emergency donuts,' leading police to delightfully fulfill his request.  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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED 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! 

    Don't do THIS on an airplane! (The Lost Episodes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 4:30


    5 Good Things in the news.  A Dutch museum accidentally trashing an art piece, the discovery of a 32,000-year-old woolly rhino in Siberian permafrost, and a record-breaking blindfolded speed run of Super Mario 64. Additionally, a flight attendant offers practical tips for airplane passengers, and the launch of a premium dog park in Brooklyn is discussed.00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode Explanation00:31 Dutch Museum's Trashy Art Mix-Up01:14 Discovery of a 32,000-Year-Old Woolly Rhino01:41 Blindfolded Super Mario 64 Speedrun Record02:27 Flight Attendant's Top Tips for Passengers03:32 Soho House for Dogs in BrooklynUnlock 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 seays UNINTERRUPTED 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!   

    Alaska Church Builds Tiny Homes for Homeless Seniors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 4:15


    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, starting with a church in Anchorage, Alaska that built tiny homes for homeless seniors. Next, we hear about two 90-year-old nuns in Chicago who have spent four decades advocating for immigrant rights. Also highlighted is the creation of 400 British sign language signs for environmental science by a group of deaf scientists and educators. A teenager wins the Princess Diana Award for developing an app that detects ticks and assesses disease risk. Finally, London reports a significant drop in air pollution due to the expansion of its ultra-low emission zones. 00:10 Alaska Church Builds Tiny Homes for Homeless Seniors01:18 90-Year-Old Nuns Advocate for Immigrant Rights01:59 Deaf Scientists Create Environmental Science Signs02:31 Teen Wins Award for Tick Detection App03:24 London's Air Pollution DeclineUnlock 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!   

    The $33 Nutella Croissant Craze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 5:35


    Johnny Mac  highlights a Trinity College student's campaign to stop inappropriate behavior towards the Molly Malone statue in Dublin. Next, he covers the preservation of the ancestral home of Harley-Davidson co-founder William C. Davidson in Scotland, thanks to a successful crowdfunding effort. The third story features cooperation between Argentina and Chile to protect the endangered Darwin's Rhea. Johnny then shares a humorous account of a North Carolina man scaring off a bear with a bear costume. Finally, he discusses a Liverpool cafe's introduction of a giant $33 Nutella croissant that has sparked curiosity and debate. Enjoy these feel-good stories and share the podcast with friends! 00:25 Campaign to Protect Dublin's Molly Malone Statue01:58 Saving the Ancestral Home of Harley-Davidson Co-Founder02:45 Conservation Efforts for Darwin's Rhea in Argentina and Chile03:42 Man in Bear Costume Scares Off Real Bear04:20 The $33 Nutella Croissant Craze 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 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!   

    A Light That Never Dies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 4:18


    Highlights include the centennial bulb, a light bulb that has been burning for 124 years, an Australian man receiving a total artificial heart transplant, Tesco's initiative to give away expiring food to reduce waste, the conviction of two men who stole a $6.2 million golden toilet, and the unique funeral of Paul Broom, who was buried in a Snickers-themed coffin.   00:11 The Centennial Bulb: A Light That Never Dies01:40 Historic Artificial Heart Transplant02:04 Tesco's Fight Against Food Waste02:42 The Golden Toilet Heist03:38 A Snickers-Themed FarewellUnlock 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!   

    Most Popular Baby Names of the NEXT 10 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 4:05


    Johnny Mac shares five positive news stories. Joe discovers a well-preserved Iguanodon footprint on a UK beach. A free children's bookstore opens in Maryland aiming to improve literacy among underserved children. Stanford chemists develop a scalable method to remove atmospheric CO2, potentially mitigating climate change. Conservationists save Darwin's frogs from extinction, celebrating new births at the London Zoo. Baby name experts predict the fastest rising names for the next decade. Tune in for these uplifting stories and more!00:00 Dinosaur Discovery00:59 Free Children's Bookstore in Maryland01:30 Stanford's Carbon Capture Breakthrough02:19 Saving Darwin's Frogs from Extinction02:45 Trending Baby Names for the Next Decade 

    Man finally reads magazine he bought in 1985...here's why

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 4:22


    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: A 58-year-old man learns to read and finally enjoys a magazine he bought in 1985, a woman buys a sentimental porch bench from her late father's house, a Swiss politician is fined for buying pink water guns, researchers discover health benefits of camel milk, and Montana volunteers, known as the 'Bar Fairies', reward responsible drivers to honor a victim of drunk driving. 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! 00:12 Man Learns to Read at Age 5801:14 A Sentimental Porch Bench02:31 Swiss Politician Fined for Pink Water Guns03:07 Health Benefits of Camel Milk03:34 Montana Bar Fairies' Tribute 

    Loch Ness Monster Sightings Analyzed PLUS The Most Beautiful Thing In The World is YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 5:17


    Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, starting with St. Andrew's University's research on Loch Ness monster sightings. He also highlights a bike repair initiative for refugees in Evanston and revolutionary gene therapy that helps blind children see. Furthermore, he tells the touching tale of a family adopting three dogs from a shelter and discusses a viral TikTok story where a pilot left a romantic note for a passenger. 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! 00:12 Loch Ness Monster Sightings Analyzed02:07 Mike's Bicycle Donations for Refugees03:00 Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Blindness03:30 Heartwarming Dog Adoption Story04:35 Pilot's Note to Passenger Sparks Debate 

    Steve Carell's Prom Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 4:12


     Johnny Mac presents five uplifting stories, starting with Steve Carell's surprise announcement that a nonprofit will pay for L.A. high school seniors' prom tickets. The episode also discusses scientific research on obesity genes in both dogs and humans. Additionally, a river in England gains legal rights as a living entity, UK musicians protest proposed copyright laws with a silent album, and the Upside Down House opens in Bristol, offering a unique Instagram-worthy experience. 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!00:00  Steve Carell's Surprise for Seniors01:13 Obesity Genes Discovered in Dogs and Humans02:39 Legal Rights for a River in England02:58 UK's Proposed Copyright Law and Musicians' Silent Protest03:32 The Upside Down House in Bristol 

    Ovechkin's NHL Goals for Childhood Cancer, Antique Love Letters, Whale Songs, Seed Vault Additions, and Walnuts for Brain Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 4:24


    An NHL player pledges to donate money for each goal scored to fund childhood cancer research. A couple discovers 100-year-old love letters under their floorboards hinting at an affair. Humpback whales are singing more, indicating a good mood and successful foraging. Over 100,000 African seeds are added to the Global Seed Vault to preserve crop diversity. Lastly, a study shows that eating walnuts at breakfast can improve cognitive function. Enjoy these uplifting stories and more!00:00 NHL Goals Record01:27 Scandalous Messages Discovered02:13 Humpback Whales Singing More03:02 Global Seed Vault Update03:25 Walnuts Boost Brain FunctionUnlock 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!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews

    Scotland is NOT banning cats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 5:06


    Johnny Mac shares five good news stories. First, the Scottish government reassures the public that there are no plans to ban cats despite concerns over their impact on wildlife. Next, Krakow's fire-spitting dragon sculpture takes a break due to high gas consumption. In New York, a zoo auctions artwork created by its animals. An opossum in Nebraska eats an entire Costco chocolate mousse cake and requires rehabilitation. Finally, thousands of chopsticks spill onto a California highway, creating a humorous traffic hazard. Enjoy these feel-good stories and share the joy with friends! 00:11 Scottish Government Clarifies Cat Ban Rumors01:28 Krakow's Fire-Spitting Dragon Takes a Break02:23 New York Zoo's Animal Art Auction02:52 Nebraska Opossum's Chocolate Mousse Cake Adventure04:17 California Highway Patrol's Chopstick CleanupUnlock 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, visitcaloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

    Cat and Lamb named Couple of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 4:58


    In this episode, Johnny Mac highlights five uplifting stories: Mazazik the cat and Bagel the lamb win Couple of the Year at the Odessa Zoo; a Mississippi police chase for a runaway emu; Jonathan sets a new world record for the fastest round of disc golf; a Norwegian seafood company offers a reward for catching escaped salmon; and Nicole finds love through a psychic's prediction on Etsy. Join Johnny as he shares these delightful tales and more. 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 Couple of the Year at Odessa Zoo00:45 Mississippi's Felony Fleeing Emu01:26 World's Fastest Round of Disc Golf02:17 Norwegian Salmon Escape03:15 Psychic Prediction Leads to Love 

    Hero Dogs, Lab-Grown Pet Treats, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 5:10


    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories, including a near-death rescue from an alligator in Florida where Jay Leno fans played heroes, and the introduction of lab-grown pet treats in the UK. He highlights a woman who has journaled daily for 90 years, a runaway dog named Scrim who became a folk hero in New Orleans, and the heartfelt retirement of two therapy dogs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Tune in for tales of bravery, innovation, and heartwarming animal stories. 00:11 Heroic Alligator Rescue in Florida01:32 Lab-Grown Meat for Pets Hits the Market02:03 90 Years of Daily Journaling02:50 The Legend of Scrim, the Runaway Dog04:13 Retirement of Therapy Service DogsUnlock 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, visitcaloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

    Whale Swallows Kayaker!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 4:53


    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five remarkable and uplifting good news stories. From a thrilling kayaking encounter with a humpback whale to innovative coral restoration projects by Ohio State researchers, this episode highlights extraordinary events and impactful initiatives. It also covers heartwarming stories like a young girl and her cleft-lipped dog, a Brazilian couple celebrating 84 years of marriage, and a hidden historical sketch below the Lincoln Memorial. Tune in for a dose of positivity and fascinating news!00:00 Introduction and Kayaking Adventure01:27 Innovative Coral Restoration02:25 Heartwarming Cleft Lip Story02:57 Record-Breaking Marriage03:33 Lincoln Memorial's Hidden Secrets

    Judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 4:10


    Join Johnny Mac as he recounts five uplifting and fascinating news stories. A 104-year-old woman fulfills her bucket list dream by visiting a jail, archaeologists in Denmark discover a rare Roman helmet, hazardous taxidermy specimens in South Dakota find new homes, a Michigan judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters to discourage theft, and a man in France gets fined for using a speakerphone in a train station. Tune in for these unique and positive updates. 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!00:00 Introduction and Overview00:11 104-Year-Old Woman Visits Jail00:46 Roman Helmet Found in Denmark01:52 Taxidermy Animals Relocated Due to Arsenic02:41 Michigan Judge's Unique Punishment for Shoplifters03:25 Man Fined for Using Speakerphone in Train Station04:05 Conclusion and Farewell

    Drake's Gender Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 4:02


    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Drake surprises a fan in Melbourne by announcing her baby's gender at his concert and gifting her 50,000 Australian dollars. A water buffalo in Thailand named King Kong is recognized as the tallest in the world. A Cocker Spaniel named Coda sets a Guinness World Record by skateboarding through a human tunnel. Pittsburgh International Airport helps reunite a six-year-old with her lost stuffed bunny. Lastly, police in Munich investigate mysterious QR code stickers on graves. Enjoy these heartwarming stories and much more. 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!00:00 Introduction and Drake's Gender Reveal Surprise00:54 Tallest Water Buffalo in the World01:31 Dog Sets Skateboarding World Record02:09 Airport Reunites Child with Lost Stuffed Animal02:47 Mystery QR Codes on German Graves03:55 Conclusion and Farewell

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