

5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news
Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab
Five Good News Stories - 5 Good Things in the news, three times a week!5 Good News Stories is a heartwarming and uplifting podcast that focuses on bringing positivity and hope to its listeners. Hosted by Johnny Mac, this podcast is a breath of fresh air in a world often dominated by negative headlines.In each episode, John handpicks five of the most inspiring and uplifting good news stories from around the globe. These stories can range from acts of kindness and community resilience to scientific breakthroughs and human triumphs.In our episodes, we've shared an abundance of remarkable good news stories that showcase the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.So if you're craving a break from the negativity and chaos of the world, tune in to 5 Good News Stories and let us fill your day with joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of hope. Hit Follow now and join our community of like-minded listeners who believe in the power of positivity to make the world a brighter place, one story at a time!The podcast aims to remind listeners that even in challenging times, there are countless reasons to smile and feel hopeful.What sets "5 Good News Stories" apart is its dedication to turning these news stories into engaging and thought-provoking content.It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day!
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Oct 9, 2024 • 4min
We got the moose out of the pool
Host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories in this episode. A moose was successfully rescued from a New Hampshire pool by police and firefighters. Scientists demonstrate a nuclear method to potentially protect Earth from asteroids. After Hurricane Helene's destruction, efforts are underway in Florida to rescue stranded manatees. A 13-year-old rescue dog named Gita helps save her injured 84-year-old owner. Lastly, David Rush breaks the Guinness World Record by throwing 28 metal chopsticks into an archery target. The episode includes a reminder of upcoming Christmas stories and regular Friday episodes.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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! 00:00 Moose Rescue00:38 Asteroid Deflection Experiment01:10 Hurricane Helene and Manatee Rescue02:04 Heroic Rescue Dog Saves Owner03:08 Guinness World Record: Chopstick Throwing03:56 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Oct 7, 2024 • 5min
Judy Drench puts out fires and Bozo The Clown returns!
This episode of '5 Good News Stories' with Johnny Mac features inspirational and heartwarming stories. Virginia's state parks now have Enchroma viewfinders to help colorblind visitors experience fall foliage. Bozo the Clown returns at a Chicago event hosted by Billy Corgan with Scream actor David Arquette. The 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards announces its funny wildlife finalists. An uplifting rescue story involves a 79-year-old hiker named Ursula, who was heroically carried to safety after an accident. Finally, Hawke's Bay Airport names its fire truck 'Judy Drench' after a competitive naming contest. Additionally, tune in for five special Good News Christmas Stories on Saturday. 00:26 Colorblind Visitors Enjoy Autumn Leaves00:58 Bozo the Clown's Exciting Return01:42 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists02:44 Rescue on High Rock Lookout03:46 Naming the Fire Truck at Hawke's Bay Airport04:28 Conclusion and Christmas Stories TeaserUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Oct 5, 2024 • 6min
Hallmark Christmas Movie Preview (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and fun Christmas stories ahead of the holiday season. Highlights include a viral life-size Buddy the Elf decoration from Home Depot, Kate Middleton's return to the Together at Christmas service, and the beginning of Hallmark Channel's holiday movie lineup starting October 18th. Additionally, Universal Orlando's Hogsmeade gears up for Christmas with themed merchandise, and The Broadway Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan, embraces early holiday decorations to lift spirits. Johnny also previews regular good news updates throughout the week and special Christmas stories on Saturdays. 00:26 Viral Buddy the Elf Decoration01:20 Kate Middleton's Christmas Service01:46 Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies Lineup04:12 Universal Orlando's Christmas at Hogsmeade04:51 Broadway Bar's Early Christmas DecorationsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Oct 4, 2024 • 4min
Are there TWO Loch Ness Monsters?
In this episode, host Johnny Mac presents five heartwarming news stories. Highlights include a woman finding a message in a bottle on her birthday, YouTubers creating the world's largest iPhone, conservation efforts to save Australia's most endangered reptile, a potential sighting of two Loch Ness monsters, and the 50th anniversary of New Hampshire's Mud Bowl football event. If you enjoy listening, don't forget to share the show with friends and check out the Daily Comedy News podcast and Five Minutes of Gratitude program. 00:11 A Birthday Wish Comes True01:15 World's Largest iPhone Replica01:58 Saving the Western Swamp Tortoise02:40 Double Sighting of the Loch Ness Monster03:18 50th Annual Mud Bowl CelebrationUnlock 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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Oct 2, 2024 • 5min
World's Shortest Street, Mushroom Robotics, and More
Johnny Mac shares uplifting news, starting with Ebenezer Place in Scotland, recognized as the world's shortest street. In Florida, marine biologists use speed dating techniques to save endangered queen conchs. Cornell scientists successfully use mushroom mycelia to control robots. San Diego Zoo vets perform a groundbreaking C-section on a porcupine. A man's dog learns sign language, picking up signs for exciting activities from his deaf wife. These stories highlight innovative solutions, wildlife conservation, and heartwarming moments.00:00 World's Shortest Street: Ebenezer Place00:56 Speed Dating for Endangered Queen Conchs01:42 Mushroom-Driven Robotics02:37 First Ever C-Section on a Porcupine03:25 Dog Learns Sign Language04:15 Conclusion and How to Support UsUnlock 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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Sep 30, 2024 • 4min
If we only had 11 more dogs
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting news stories, including a truck accident in California that led to a red pepper and bee emergency, a daredevil's record-setting ski base jump in the Himalayas, Florence's new green-roofed airport with an on-site vineyard, the discovery of the world's oldest Cognac bottle from 1696, and a near-record-setting attempt for the most dogs watching a movie at a sports center. Tune in for all this and more good news to brighten your day!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:13 Red Pepper and Bee Emergency01:17 Daredevil's Record-Breaking Ski Jump02:15 Florence's Green Airport and Oldest Cognac03:01 Dogs at the MoviesUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Sep 27, 2024 • 4min
Bear Invades Classroom
00:11 Lost Wedding Ring Found After 60 Years00:56 Kangaroo Causes Traffic Jam in West Virginia01:40 Texas Woman Sets Record for Largest Tongue02:09 Lion Takes Selfies with Hidden Camera02:35 Bear Invades Classroom Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Sep 25, 2024 • 5min
The $10,000 Lobster Roll #NationalLobsterDay
Johnny Mac shares five feel-good news stories. In Boston, Pauley's North End offers engagement lobster rolls with diamond rings for National Lobster Day. A study reveals a drop in web traffic to certain sites during a presidential debate. Colorado's CDOT constructs wildlife crossings, significantly reducing roadkill incidents. British explorer Ash finds the source of an uncharted Amazon river and braves wildlife dangers. Researchers develop structural batteries, promising lighter and more efficient cars, planes, and electronics. Additional mentions include sister podcasts and commercial-free options.00:00 Boston Lobster Day Special01:30 Presidential Debate and Web Traffic02:03 Colorado Wildlife Crossings03:06 Amazon River Discovery04:24 Innovative Battery Technology04:58 Conclusion and Additional PodcastsUnlock 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 the other shows on the network ad-free! $4.99, a no brainer. This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Sep 23, 2024 • 4min
Taboo, the underwear thief!
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A mischievous cat named Taboo has been stealing various items from neighbors, bringing them back as gifts for her owner. In Colorado, firefighters collaborate with a puppy rescue to release an annual charity calendar. A team of bowlers in Kentucky sets a new Guinness World Record with 2032 strikes in 24 hours. Restaurants in North Carolina engage in a humorous 'sign war' with witty messages, and a lifeboat crew in England rescues a stranded training dummy initially thought to be a person.00:00 Cat Burglar Mystery01:46 Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar02:20 Guinness World Record Bowling02:50 Sign War Between Restaurants03:42 Lifeboat Crew's Embarrassing 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! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Sep 20, 2024 • 5min
Cow Pies Powering Ships
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: the innovative use of cow pies to power ships, a Spanish man's Guinness World Record for the largest collection of unique cell phones, an Alaskan flying instructor's transformation of old airplanes into luxury Airbnb accommodations, a truck crash in California that amusingly covered a highway in crushed grapes without injuries, and the capture of mysteriously loose goats in Kansas City, which will be put up for adoption if unclaimed. 00:10 Cow Pies Powering Ships00:55 World Record for Nokia Phones01:59 Airline Amusement Park in Alaska03:18 Grapes Spill on California Highway03:48 Mystery Goats in Kansas CityUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com


