

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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May 6, 2024 • 5min
The Other Taylor Swift
Johnny Ma delivers five heartwarming stories: a romantic plane proposal where the captain proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend mid-flight; the relocation of Asian elephants from Australia's Taronga Zoo to a larger, mixed-species habitat in South Australia; a scientific insight into the heart-shaped feature on Pluto, thought to be caused by a slow, angled impact; the recovery and thriving of two Bengal tigers, rescued from the situation highlighted in the 'Tiger King' series; and the amusing identity mix-up of Taylor J. Swift, who shares his name with the famous pop singer. A High-Flying Proposal: Love in the Skies Elephants on the Move: A New Home for Tang, Mo, and Pak Boon The Heart of Pluto: A Cosmic Phenomenon From Tiger King to California: A Tale of Two Tigers The Other Taylor Swift: A Name's TaleGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 3, 2024 • 7min
50,000 bees in the wall, 50,000 bees! Take one down, pass it around...
Highlights include Mike, the alligator trapper, capturing an eight-foot alligator barefoot and showcasing it to a cheering crowd. The script humorously touches on 'savage seagulls' in Britain, forming gangs and causing chaos, with characters like Bugsy Seagull and Steven Seagull. Another story involves a Nigerian chess champion, Tunde, who broke the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for 60 hours in Times Square, raising $22,000 in the process. Additionally, an infamous 'rat hole' in a Chicago sidewalk, which became a local spectacle, was removed, illustrating community and government response to viral social media. The episode also discusses a peculiar incident where over 50,000 bees were found in a toddler's bedroom wall, turning a nightmare into a real-life 'monster' scenario. Johnny Mac addresses a negative review about the ad ratio on his podcast.Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news 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

May 1, 2024 • 6min
A Birthday Invitation Gone Horribly Wrong and Inside the D.C. Trivia Cheating Scandal
First, an elephant escapes from a local circus in Butte, Montana, amusing the community before being safely returned. The second story humorously recounts how the Petite Hermitage Hotel in West California gains popularity by cleverly responding to negative online reviews.Next, Ethan Levine embarks on a quest to set a Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown, aiming to reach or surpass the 40-pitch benchmark. Following that, a mom accidentally sends a birthday party e-invite to all 487 of her phone contacts, leading to a relatable mix-up. Lastly, a Washington D.C. trivia night faces a cheating scandal, shaking the community and leading to a memorable singalong.Unusual Sighting in Montana: Elephant on the Loose!Hotel Mocks Disgruntled Guests with Witty RepliesQuest for a Guinness Record: Most Ceremonial First PitchesE-vite Mishap: A Birthday Invitation Gone WrongInside the D.C. Trivia Cheating ScandalSubscribe for More Good News and ComedyJohn 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

Apr 29, 2024 • 6min
The Great Cow Escape, Mouse Utopia and The Accidental Divorce
The Great Cow Escape: A Tale of Clever CowsWhale Communication Breakthrough: Talking to HumpbacksCreating a Mouse Utopia: Simon Dell's Mouse VillageInnovative Wildlife Management: Alaska's Robotic PredatorThe Accidental Divorce: A Click Gone WrongJohn 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

Apr 26, 2024 • 4min
The Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Rooftop Cat
Scrabble Gets a Friendly MakeoverWheels for Winners: Biking for Good in Wisconsin Discovering a New Blue Gecko Species Global Life Expectancy on the RiseThe Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Cat 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

Apr 24, 2024 • 5min
Ninja the 90 year old soccer sensation
A newborn fox at the Richmond Wildlife Center is raised with minimal human contact, using a unique method where caretakers wear fox costumes. Adidas plans to donate over $150 million from Yeezy sales to anti-racism organizations after ending their partnership with Kanye West. A high school student, Selena Zhang, invents a solar and AI-powered trap to combat the invasive lanternfly in the Northeast. Providence College students raise funds for their beloved overnight security guard, James, to visit his family in Nigeria for the first time in over a decade. Lastly, 90-year-old Mike Fisher, nicknamed Ninja, makes headlines for his outstanding performance in walking football, scoring multiple goals against much younger opponents.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

Apr 22, 2024 • 5min
The world's record poo and the mystery of why the horse didn't board the train
The tales include a pilot and his dog surviving a plane crash off the California coast and swimming to safety, Anouk Gournier setting a new rope climbing record at the Eiffel Tower, the birth of the 250th California Condor chick at the San Diego Zoo signaling a conservation success, a horse that wandered into an Australian train station during heavy rain and was safely returned to its owner, and the discovery of the largest fossilized human turd from a 9th-century Viking, highlighting an unusual piece of history now displayed at the Jorvik Viking Center in York, England. 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

Apr 19, 2024 • 5min
Marooned sailors spell out HELP and it worked - PLUS what to do if attacked by a cow
A mass wedding ceremony during a total eclipse in Ohio Town, the rescue of three stranded men on a Pacific island using palm leaves to spell out 'HELP', the development of a new cancer-detecting blood test called Galeri, the story of Roger, a playful Labrador who became a hero in earthquake rescue efforts in Taiwan, and humorous advice on what to do if attacked by a cow. 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

Apr 17, 2024 • 5min
Should you pick heads or tails? The answer!
Celebrating Erna the Duck's Remarkable MilestoneCow on the Traffic CamSpace Debris Mystery: A Close Encounter in FloridaBreaking Records as a Human FountainCoin Toss Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds 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

Apr 15, 2024 • 4min
Olivia Rodrigo's New Initiative PLUS a woman's boyfriend steals her toilet!
Johnny Mac delivers five heartwarming news stories ranging from a Barbie rescued from a river auctioned for over $1,000 to fund cleanup efforts, to Olivia Rodrigo's initiative to donate proceeds from her Canadian tour to women's shelters. Additionally, a biotech company's breakthrough in bio 3D printed windpipes offers new hope in medical science. A curious tale follows a man who bought a house on Amazon and found it too small to live in, planning to use it for Airbnb instead. The segment closes with a humorous story of a woman who woke up to find her toilet stolen by her ex-boyfriend, a licensed plumber, prompting an unexpected adventure to Taco Bell for bathroom use. The episode is a mix of humor, innovation, and philanthropy.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


