5 Good News Stories

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!    

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! 

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!   

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!    

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!    

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!   

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!    

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 

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!   

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! 

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!   

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!   

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!   

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!   

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 

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 

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 

 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 

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

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!    

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 

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!    

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

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

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

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, including a heartwarming tale of a man who gave his shoe to a blind traveler in need, the surprising beneficial effects of exercise on brain health, two half-sisters who found each other through a DNA test, a 17-year-old girl becoming the youngest to pass the California State Bar Exam, and a truck accident that spilled thousands of empty White Claw cans on the road in Arizona. Enjoy these feel-good stories and 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 Heartwarming Acts of Kindness in London01:06 Exercise: Boosting Brain Health01:41 Reunited Half-Sisters: A DNA Surprise03:06 Teen Prodigies: Youngest to Pass the Bar04:22 White Claw Spill: A Comical Traffic JamUnlock 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!    

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: A library book returned after 51 years with donated fines, a couple breaking the Guinness World Record for fastest hanging of 10 items of clothing, a vinyl record from a 1966 wedding reunited with its owners, Kate Winslet helping a girl with visual impairment fulfill her bucket list, and police in Japan catching a shoe-stealing weasel at a kindergarten. 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   The Returned Library Book01:01 Breaking Records: Fastest Time to Hang 10 Items of Clothing01:32 A Wedding Vinyl's Journey Back Home02:26 Kate Winslet's Heartwarming Gesture03:10 The Shoe Thief: A Weasel's Mischief 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!   

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A ten-year-old's math emergency call to 911 gets answered by a helpful deputy. SeaWorld celebrates the 40th birthday of Best Friend, the oldest known macaroni penguin in North America. A town council in Scotland receives court approval to sell an old marble bust found as a doorstop, benefiting the Common Good Fund. A survey reveals younger generations are more engaged in doing good deeds. Lastly, a reptile wrangler carefully extracts a massive carpet python from a barbecue grill. Enjoy these feel-good stories and learn how to get an ad-free podcast experience with Calaroga Shark Media.00:00 Math Homework Help01:01 Best Friend the Penguin01:29 The Marble Bust02:12 Americans Doing Good Deeds02:51  Python in the BarbecueUnlock 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!    

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. He highlights the benefits of rewatching comfort TV shows, as explained by psychotherapist Jill, and lists top comfort shows according to Marie Claire. Johnny covers the successful conservation efforts for the endangered pink pigeon in the UK and the innovative feeding techniques developed at Paignton Zoo. He celebrates Darlington Public School in Australia for winning the World Building of the Year with its poetic and indigenous design. He recounts Elaine's heroic rescue of a boy from an icy river, emphasizing her bravery. Lastly, Johnny discusses a woman's unusual but lucrative side hustle of selling her used Q-tips.  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!    00:11 The Comfort of Rewatching TV Shows01:24 Rare Pink Pigeon Conservation Success02:16 Award-Winning School in Australia02:58 Heroic River Rescue04:10 Unusual Side Hustle: Selling Used Q-Tips 

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Coffee Milano Cafe in Middleborough gained viral success with a free coffee and dance promotion. Taylor Swift sent homemade 'Victory Pop Tarts' to Chiefs defensive backs coach David. Alan, a blind freshman, earned a full scholarship to join Rowan University's broadcast team. An Arizona man narrowly escaped danger on a malfunctioning roller coaster. Duncan, with social media star Nick, broke the Guinness World Record for the largest iced latte. Plus, discover how to unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media.00:00 Free Coffee Promotion00:57 Taylor Swift's Victory Pop Tarts01:24 Blind Student Joins Broadcast Team01:58 Terrifying Roller Coaster Incident02:51 World's Largest Iced LatteUnlock 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!    

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, high-tech glasses enable a deaf girl to see conversations in real-time, significantly enhancing her communication abilities. Next, a turtle is rescued from a sewer in Florida. In New Zealand, a mountain is granted the same legal rights as a human, acknowledging its cultural significance. A city in Colorado has successfully ended street homelessness among veterans. Finally, a woman hilariously and frustratingly deals with being mistakenly declared dead by multiple government agencies. End your day with these feel-good stories! 00:11 Life-Changing Glasses for Deaf Girl01:19 Rescue of Mr. Pickles the Turtle02:00 Mountain Granted Human Rights02:30 Ending Veteran Homelessness in Denver03:01 Nicole's Bureaucratic NightmareUnlock 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!    

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A lonely sunfish in a Japanese aquarium regains its health thanks to staff members' creative solutions during renovations. A 12-year-old boy identifies a meteorite after fireworks shatter his family's car window. Archaeologists uncover a once-in-a-century find in Pompeii, revealing a luxurious private bathhouse. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden witnesses the rare bloom of a foul-smelling corpse flower. Lastly, Jeff, a founder combating human trafficking, explains his light-hearted googly eyes project in Bend, Oregon's city art. 00:11 Lonely Sunfish Finds Comfort01:12 Meteorite Discovery by a 12-Year-Old02:00 Incredible Pompeii Archaeological Find03:11 The Blooming of the Corpse Flower03:47 Googly Eyes Mystery in OregonUnlock 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!    

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Explore a survey revealing dog owners' instant connections with their pets, often stronger than with their partners. Learn about scientists mapping the fly's brain to understand brain function better. Hear the touching story of a garbage truck driver becoming a positive role model for a three-year-old admirer. Celebrate the creation of a massive protected area in the Brazilian Amazon, safeguarding some of the tallest and oldest trees. And finally, rejoice as a kangaroo, escaped due to a bear, is safely recovered in Florida. 00:00 Introduction and Dog Lovers' Instant Connection01:29 The Fascinating Fly Brain02:39 Heartwarming Friendship: Garbage Truck Driver and a Toddler03:37 Amazon Rainforest's New Protected Area04:17 Escaped Kangaroo in FloridaUnlock 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!   

Join Johnny Mac for uplifting stories including the rescue of an elephant calf in India, the opening of a Poetry Pharmacy in London, Mittens the cat's unexpected airline journey, a German man's underwater Guinness World Record attempt, and the discovery of a massive shipwreck off England's coast.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!       

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories: the memorable meet-up of the world's tallest and shortest women in Kazakhstan; the first international rewilding of tigers; an innovative AI mediation tool; Multi Story Orchestra's unique approach to bringing classical music to young people; and a hilarious viral video of Marie's encounter with a spitting llama, or possibly alpaca. Get all these feel-good stories and learn how to support the show for an ad-free experience. 00:11 World's Tallest and Shortest Women Meet00:44 Rewilding Tigers in Kazakhstan01:03 AI Mediation Tool for Common Ground01:43 Multi Story Orchestra's Unique Performances02:23 Viral Llama Spitting IncidentUnlock 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!   

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five heartwarming stories. Hear about Alicia and Lauren's lucky beach day in Australia, a dad's generous kidney donation to save a young girl, a truck driver's heroic act on the highway, Cape Town being named the world's best city, and a Turkish woman setting a quirky world record.  00:00  Beach Rescue01:01 A Father's Selfless Act01:48 Highway Hero Saves the Day02:33 Cape Town: World's Best City03:47 Unusual World RecordUnlock 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!   

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories that will brighten your day. In this episode, meet Jack, a 100-year-old man who walks five blocks daily to visit his wife Stella in a care facility. Learn about the remarkable rescue of stranded pilot whales in New Zealand by over a thousand volunteers. Discover the amazing story of Mackenzie, whose message in a bottle from 26 years ago was found by a student at her old school. Celebrate Flop the penguin's triumphant recovery with the help of innovative zookeepers. Finally, enjoy the amusing tale of an escaped cow that roamed Kansas City before being safely returned. 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 First Good News Story: Jack's Journey01:05 Rescue Mission: Saving Stranded Whales in New Zealand01:34 Message in a Bottle: A 26-Year-Old Surprise03:05 Flop the Penguin's Comeback04:08 Escaped Cow's Adventure in Kansas City04:48 Conclusion: Spreading Smiles with Good News

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!     

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

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!    

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!   

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!   

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!    

 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!   

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!    

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!   

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!   

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories revolving around the recent LA wildfires. Highlights include how GoFundMe campaigns have raised over $100 million for those affected and a benefit comedy show starring Bill Burr and Shane Gillis. Additionally, various music artists are organizing a concert to support fire relief efforts. Vanessa Bryant has donated over 8,000 pieces of apparel and shoes to displaced families, while Vice President Kamala Harris visited Altadena to meet with volunteers and firefighters. Tune in for more inspirational stories and updates.00:30 GoFundMe's Impact on LA Wildfire Relief01:02 Personal Stories of Loss and Support01:32 Celebrity Contributions and Events02:42 Vanessa Bryant's Generous Donation03:17 Kamala Harris Visits Firefighters and VolunteersUnlock 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!     

Johnny Mac covers five feel-good stories starting with Toronto's auction of Taylor Swift Way street signs, raising over $216,000 for the Daily Bread Food Bank. He highlights a rare sighting of a Steller's sea eagle in Newfoundland, the rescue of a feral kitten by an 8-year-old skateboarder named Zayin, the discovery of an ancient Egyptian Conjurer Doctor's tomb in Saqqara, and the 124th birthday of Ki Kashi in Japan. Each story showcases acts of kindness, remarkable discoveries, and significant milestones.00:00 Taylor Swift Way Auction01:08 Rare Sea Eagle Sighting in Newfoundland01:47 Young Skateboarder Saves Kitten02:15 Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Tomb03:07 Celebrating 124-Year-Old Ki KashiUnlock 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 First Good News Story: Monkey Thief00:49 Second Good News Story: Mastodon Tooth Discovery01:41 Third Good News Story: Eradication of Murder Hornets02:19 Fourth Good News Story: Coast Guard Rescues Dummy02:58 Fifth Good News Story: Bull Elk RescueUnlock 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!  

Host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories, starting with Katie the dog, who has successfully hunted 364 rats in New York City. The show also covers China's ambitious Great Green Wall reforestation project to combat desertification, the increasing population of thick-billed parrots in Mexico, Chicago's achievements in running all city-owned buildings on renewable energy or offsets, and a lighthearted discussion about Monopoly house rules. E00:11 Katie the Rat-Hunting Dog01:54 China's Great Green Wall02:28 Thick-Billed Parrots in Mexico03:00 Chicago's Renewable Energy Milestone03:28 Monopoly House RulesUnlock 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!