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5 Good News Stories - five happy 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

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4:15

Humpback Whales - they're pretty cool dudes

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/19

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: an underwater photographer's close encounters with humpback whales, a dog surviving Texas floods by hiding in a washing machine, a 13-year-old message in a bottle reconnecting Anita and Brad with people in Ireland, a 1720 Lebanese cedar nominated for the UK's Tree of the Year for its cultural significance, and Jerry's Cafe in Arlington Heights, which employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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3:47

Mice Performing CPR

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/17

00:00 Introduction and Dolphin Rescue01:17 Prom Night Kidney Donation02:16 Eagle Watchers' Delight02:41 Curing Childhood Blindness03:05 Mice Performing CPR

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5:30

The $87,840 Cheeto

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/14

In this episode, Johnny Mack shares five heartwarming and intriguing stories. We learn about the world's oldest llama, White Top Deron, who comforts children with chronic illnesses at North Carolina's Victory Junction Camp. A New Zealand military chaplain reunites a fallen sergeant's lost medals with his family. In the Czech Republic, a record-breaking 2,461 participants take part in a polar bear dip. A Burger King in local honors a late regular by engraving his name on his favorite chair. Lastly, a

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3:56

The Vegetable Orchestra and Seinfeld Night

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/12

00:00 Introduction and First Story: The 20-Foot Python01:02 Second Story: The Generous Seat Swap01:52 Third Story: Antelope Reintroduction in Kenya02:30 Fourth Story: The Vegetable Orchestra03:19 Fifth Story: Seinfeld Night at the Brooklyn Cyclones Game

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3:58

Pig Adventures

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/10

00:11 Heartwarming Graduation Surprise00:40 Runaway Pig Adventure01:09 Record-Breaking Domino Tower01:45 Anniversary Gift in a Wheat Field02:30 Wisdom Teeth Stem Cell Discovery

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5:28

Unwanted Amazon Packages

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/07

00:11 Good News for Older Dogs00:57 Discovery of New Frog Species02:10 World Record for Jigsaw Puzzles03:23 Famous Retired Japanese Racehorse04:07 Unwanted Amazon PackagesTo become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free! Thanks to our sponsor

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4:41

The Secret Message on the Toilet Paper Roll

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/05

00:52 Pirate Attack and Historical Context01:33 Coral Spawning Success in the Maldives02:00 Loose Peacocks in Pennsylvania02:41 Philadelphia Phillies' New Mascot03:36 Hidden Message Found During Renovation To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free! Thanks

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4:50

Heartwarming Efforts by The Lost Stuffy Project

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/08/03

00:11 Heartwarming Efforts by The Lost Stuffy Project01:45 Plants Communicate Under Stress02:31 Lost Dog Rescued in Alaskan Wilderness03:23 World's Most Expensive Cheese Auctioned04:03 Blueberry Spill Causes Traffic Jam To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network

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4:17

Don’t Drive Over Spilt Milk

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/31

A toad survives a supermarket ordeal and is taken to a wildlife care center after a mom finds it in her vegetables. A $50 garage sale painting is verified as a Van Gogh, potentially worth $15 million. Firefighters save a house from a devastating fire and leave a touching letter for the homeowner. A lost GoPro is found underwater after eight months and returned to its owner with intact videos. Finally, a truck spills 4,000 gallons of milk on an interstate, causing a humorous cleanup effort. To become

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5:02

A shihtzu walks into a bar...

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/29

The episode begins with a heartwarming story of a 2-year-old shihtzu named Rex, who found a new home in a bar after his owner passed away. Next,a study from Nature Aging, indicating that age-related declines have slowed down, making 70 the new 60. He then covers a cancer study on firefighters who battled the Palisades fire, exploring their increased risk of cancer from hazardous substances. The episode also highlights the Homeless Memorial Blanket project, where volunteers created a giant quilt to

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5:52

Why did a stranger pay a dad's breakfast bill?

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/27

The episode features a touching act of kindness where a stranger pays for a father's family breakfast; a woman uncovering a creepy hidden book under her floorboards; Caltech's development of a new class of matter with potential applications in robotics and biomedicine; NASA's significant findings from asteroid Benu, revealing organic compounds crucial for life; and an innovative project where scientists use knitted hats on cats to study feline brain activity related to pain. To become a premium

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4:59

What was in the World's Largest Time Capsule?

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/24

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming stories: the opening of the world's largest time capsule from 1975 in Nebraska, the recapture of a runaway wallaby in New York, a bullied teenager escorted to prom by over a thousand motorcycle riders, a Danish family's bond with a wild Eurasian crow, and a man incorporating his father's ashes into his guitar fretboard. These stories highlight cherished memories, unexpected reunions, acts of kindness, and special family bonds.To become a premium

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5:57

Man rescued from a glacier crevasse thanks to.... a...

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/22

This episode features a Scottish schoolgirl receiving a reply to her message in a bottle after 30 years, a Dutch sport that combines pole vaulting and long jump, a toxic crop fungus showing potential as a leukemia treatment, the discovery of the HMS Endeavor wreck, and a man being rescued from a glacier crevasse thanks to his chihuahua. Tune in for these uplifting and remarkable stories. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the

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4:16

Taylor Swift's touching visit to Joe DiMaggio...

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/20

Taylor Swift's touching visit to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a humorous incident of a duck caught speeding in Germany, a Chinese hotel ending its unusual red panda wake-up call service, a Kentucky woman discovering an $80,000 lottery ticket in the trash, and a currency conversion error in Norway that led 47,000 people to believe they had won the lottery. Despite one story's disappointing twist, the episode is filled with heartwarming and amusing updates.To become a premium subscriber (no ads

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4:49

TSA says keep your shoes on BUT Actual Snakes On A Plane

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/17

The TSA is allowing passengers to keep their shoes on, a 21-year-old man's incredible skateboarding journey from England to Africa, a breakthrough in Parkinson's disease research by the University of Sydney, Maria's Guinness World Record for the largest egg cup collection, and an incident in Australia where a two-foot green tree snake delayed a flight. Each story highlights acts of determination, scientific progress, and unique achievements, providing a dose of good news to brighten your day.To

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5:54

Cheese Spill, Emu Adventure, Ancient Sword, T-Rex...

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/15

First, a mozzarella cheese spill on a Pennsylvania interstate causes a quirky traffic incident. Next, a pair of emus escape in Minnesota but are quickly found. A remarkably preserved 1,000-year-old sword is displayed at a museum. The annual T-Rex World Championship Races sees 300 participants in inflatable dinosaur costumes, some even skydiving. Lastly, a woman finds an affordable underground bunker to live in California, providing a unique housing story.To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no

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12:10

International McDonald's Items Come to USA. Curly...

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/13

The arrival of curly fries at McDonald's in Chicago, two bears escaping and safely returning to their enclosure in a British wildlife park, a spider monkey causing a stir at a Mexican office, a Staten Island bodega owner rewarding children for good grades, and a photographer capturing rare footage of red foxes. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For

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11:08

Sir Hissalot snakes away

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/10

A 1938 Virginia Tech class ring discovered in a Starbucks parking lot is returned to the owner's granddaughter. In Iowa, a 9-foot python named Sir Hissalott is rehomed in Illinois. French Polynesia creates the world's largest marine protected area. Scientists create the world's smallest violin using nanotechnology. In a humorous twist, around 60 cows, calves, and bulls are found loose in California, with locals encouraged to report any additional sightings. To become a premium subscriber (no ads

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10:31

Panda Monium

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/08

A 12-year-old's panda-themed Lego creation winning a competition, the discovery of a historical mourning ring by Malcolm, the scientific quest to understand tickling, a bear taking a nap in a Florida backyard, and a runaway sheep in Milwaukee. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other

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5:21

This Bear has better insurance than me!

5 Good News Stories - five happy things in the news ·

2025/07/06

A porcupine stowed away on a wrecked plane in British Columbia, humanoid robots playing soccer in China, an Alaska brown bear in Minnesota getting a metal tooth crown, a rivalry between historic restaurants in Madrid, and an 11-year-old girl in Florida finding a message in a bottle that traveled from Hawaii. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify

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