5 Good News Stories

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5 Good News Stories episodes

  • Kevin Bacon the pig lured by Oreos PLUS The Wild World of the Florida Man Games
    Johnny Mac delivers a light-hearted roundup of good news, featuring the wild antics at the Florida Man Games with events inspired by real Florida news stories, a dog heroically finding help at doggy daycare after a car accident, the anticipation for the upcoming Great American total solar eclipse, the exciting sighting of a grey whale off the New England coast thought to be extinct for over 200 years, and finally the humorous tale of Kevin Bacon the pig being lured back home with Oreos. 

    The Wild World of the Florida Man Games
    A Heroic Dog's Journey to Safety
    Eclipse Chasing: The Quest for the Perfect View
    The Return of the Grey Whale to the Atlantic
    The Great Escape: Kevin Bacon the Pig's Adventure



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    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

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    7 min
  • But we didn't order a new roof.
    In this episode of '5 Good News Stories,' Johnny Mac shares a collection of heartwarming and inspiring tales that bring a little more positivity into the world.

    The stories feature an accidental roof replacement that ended on a positive note, a significant scientific breakthrough at Pennsylvania State University where scientists have successfully 3D printed human skin tissue for wound treatment, an Oscar-winning documentary short 'The Last Repair Shop' spurring donations for a music repair program in Los Angeles, a college student named Connor who won a new car by making a 94-foot putt at a basketball game, and a couple named Mark and his wife who discovered a lost lottery ticket worth $50,000.  

    Ice Cream and Good News: A Perfect Combo
    Unexpected Roofing Surprise for Scott and Debra
    Innovations in Medicine: 3D Printed Human Skin
    Oscars Night: Celebrating Musical Education
    Auburn University's Halftime Hero
    The Lost Lottery Ticket Saga



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    4 min
  • A tidy mouse, teddy bears take over the ice and no the stingray didn't hook up with a shark
    First up is Rodney's story, who discovered a mouse is cleaning his shed at night. The second story is about Chris Farley who managed to continue his streak of running a marathon under three hours thanks to friends. The third story is Haribo's achievement in setting a new world record by creating a 353.1 sq ft mosaic using over 150,000 gummy bear candies. The fourth story talks about the fans of the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears, who set a new record throwing 74,599 stuffed animals onto the ice. The fifth story is about Charlotte the Stingray, who, despite isolation for eight years, managed to have a miracle pregnancy known as parthenogenesis.


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    4 min
  • Lost and Found Ring, Bug of the Year, and A Dinosaur Surprise
    A woman named Melanie who loses her wedding ring at the North Greenville Recycling Center gets it back with the help of the Public Works Department.

    Secondly, a photography company called A Gold Photo increases adoptions and fundraising for over 50 shelters through a project called Second Shot, aiming to connect pets and people.

    The third story is about seven California condors, a critically endangered species, released into the wild after being hatched and raised at the Oregon Zoo.

    Moving on, the Kahakura Red Admiral Butterfly wins New Zealand's Bug of the Year title, based on a public vote involving 17,000 bug lovers.

    The final story involves a dad mistakenly buying a 6-meter long dinosaur for his son which had to be delivered by crane, creating an unexpected giant surprise.


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    6 min
  • Don't bring a rotten fish in your carry-on!
    In Nashville, a man in a chicken suit appearing during snowfall has been a mystery for the past decade. In Australia, the world's oldest living wild platypus, at 23 years old, has been found. A British woman was reunited with her lost cat, Duke, after seven years, discovering it lived in a nearby factory. World War II veteran, Lance Corporal Harold Jones, 100, has walked over 650 miles around his garden to raise money for charity. University of Pittsburgh researchers have found a potential remedy for hearing loss caused by loud noise, by trapping excess zinc. Lastly, a Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was infested with maggots due to a passenger's rotten fish in their carry-on bag.

    The Mystery of the Thundersnow Chicken

    Discovery of the World's Oldest wild Platypus

    A Lost Cat's Seven-Year Adventure

    A WWII Veteran's Inspiring Charity Walk

    Breakthrough in Hearing Loss Treatment

    The Unfortunate Maggot Incident on a Delta Flight



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    6 min
  • The Nose Whistler and a man on way to be cremated ISN'T DEAD
    In the latest episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. The first story is about an 80-year-old man, Darshan Singh Brar, who was mistakenly declared dead from a chest infection but was found alive when being transported to his own wake. In the second story, an orphaned monkey in Zimbabwe's Chuala Trust Animal Sanctuary became inseparable with a kitten, proving a heartwarming tale of comfort and companionship. Johnny also highlights Hawaii's efforts to shift towards green energy by replacing the last coal plant with a Tesla battery pack. Following this, he discusses US potato consumption and the health impacts of ultra-processed foods, based on insights from the Department of Agriculture and non-profit Norrish Science. The final story revolves around Lulu Lotus from Ontario, who set the Guinness World Record for the loudest nose whistle.

    Miraculous Recovery: The Story of Darshan Singh Brar

    Unlikely Friendship: William the Monkey and Marble the Kitten

    Hawaii's Green Energy Revolution

    Potato Consumption in the United States

    Record-Breaking Nose Whistle


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    4 min
  • Rhino Rescue, Ancient Dodecahedrons and Oklahoma's plan for nation's Tallest Building
    A vet sends an amusing letter to a cat named Loki, making vaccination sound appealing; Scientists successfully transfer a rhinoceros embryo, instilling hope for the endangered northern white rhinos' survival; a non-profit group, Gamers Outreach, brings joy to hospitalized children through a portable gaming kiosk; the mystery of Ancient Roman dodecahedrons continues to puzzle experts; and plans for what could be the tallest building in America, Legends Tower, are submitted in Oklahoma City.

    A Cat's Letter from the Vet
    Reviving the Northern White Rhino
    Gaming for Hospitalized Children
    Mysterious Roman Dodecahedrons
    Oklahoma's Sky-High Ambitions


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    4 min
  • The Matchstick Eiffel Tower Saga and Joey the Donkey's Heartwarming Recovery
    The first story involves Richard, a French enthusiast who, after initially being denied recognition by the Guinness World Records for his matchstick Eiffel Tower because of the type of matches used, finally gets his work acknowledged.

    The second story talks about a stressed donkey named Joey, who, after being treated for a stomach blockage caused by the death of his mother, is doing well and has found a new friend.

    The third story shares the discovery of an archaeological site in Egypt containing colourful mummy masks and other antiquities.

    The fourth story narrates the rescue of a dog that fell into Lake Superior by Minnesota firefighters.

    The Matchstick Eiffel Tower Saga
    Joey the Donkey's Heartwarming Recovery
    Ancient Egyptian Tombs Unearthed
    Firefighters' Heroic Dog Rescue
    Tomato Juice: A Potential Cure for Typhoid Fever



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    6 min
  • What happens to breast implants after cremation? PLUS Worst Lawn, Moose Rescue and Cicada Invasion!
    Five Uplifting Stories: From the World's Ugliest Lawn to a Moose Rescue
    In this episode, Johnny Mac presents five interesting stories from around the globe. Among these is the story of an Australian woman who won the world's ugliest lawn competition that was established to encourage water conservation. We get to hear about a couple in New Brunswick who teamed with peace officers to rescue a moose that had fallen into a river, as well as an update on the anticipated double emergence of cicadas in the U.S. for the first time since Thomas Jefferson was president. The news also includes a giraffe named Benito's relocation to a larger park in Mexico following animal rights advocates' pressure. Lastly, a quirky tale about a woman who inherits her grandmother’s breast implants after her cremation is recounted.

    World's Ugliest Lawn Competition
    Moose Rescue Story
    Cicada Emergence
    Benito the Giraffe's New Home
    Unusual Cremation Story



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    5 min
  • Take that Superman! A man has saved 39 cats stuck in trees PLUS Pasta might not make you fat maybe.
    Johnny Mac, shares five heartwarming and uplifting news stories. First, an elderly man was rescued from a frozen Michigan lake by his pet dog, Ruby.

    Secondly, doctors in the University of Pennsylvania were able to hook a genetically modified pig liver up to a brain-dead patient, successfully filtering his blood for 72 hours.

    Next is the development of a new app that can reduce the impact of tinnitus.

    Another story features Stephen Murrow, a professional tree climber who rescues cats stuck in trees free of charge.

    The final piece shares that pasta, contrary to popular belief, can be a healthy dish if prepared mindfully according to guidelines provided by Erin Morse, Chief Clinical Dietitian at the UCLA Health Center.

    Heroic Dog Saves Owner from Frozen Lake

    Medical Breakthrough: Pig Liver Filters Human Blood

    New App to Reduce Impact of Tinnitus

    Tree Climber Rescues Cats Stuck in Trees

    Healthy Pasta: Tips from a Dietitian

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories--5747537/support.

    5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network

    John also hosts Daily Comedy News

    Unlock 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 [email protected]


    5 min

About 5 Good News Stories

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Every day the news feels heavy. 5 Good News Stories is your daily antidote — five short, uplifting stories about human kindness, scientific breakthroughs, unexpected heroes, and moments that remind…

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