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5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun

Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

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 you the world isn"t as broken as the headlines suggest. Hosted by John McDermott, each episode is under 10 minutes and designed to start your morning right or reset your afternoon. If you"re looking for a positive news podcast, a feel-good daily listen, or just five minutes of happiness — this is your

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4:17

Don’t Drive Over Spilt Milk

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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 - happiness and fun ·

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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4:24

Chickens in Diapers at a Cathedral with the German...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/07/03

Highlights include a controversial art show in Germany featuring chickens in diapers, a New Zealand flag exhibit that sparked debate, a couple's epic 11-month adventure down the Pan-American Highway, a hungry wild elephant causing minor chaos in a grocery store in Thailand, and a 14-year-old boy being rewarded for his honesty after returning a lost wallet containing $300. Some stories are funny, some controversial, and all are worth listening to!Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple

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4:10

We found your mongoose at the brewery, where else...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/07/01

Highlights include a controversial art show in Germany featuring chickens in diapers, a New Zealand flag exhibit that sparked debate, a couple's epic 11-month adventure down the Pan-American Highway, a hungry wild elephant causing minor chaos in a grocery store in Thailand, and a 14-year-old boy being rewarded for his honesty after returning a lost wallet containing $300. Some stories are funny, some controversial, and all are worth listening to!Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple

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4:38

Heartwarming Pet Grave Discovery

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/06/29

Sienna, a shelter dog, uses her intuition to alert a man about a medical emergency at an adoption event, potentially saving his life. In the UK, zoos will soon be required to provide more space for animals. Mike generously donates a kidney to his neighbor, Jacob, enabling him to live a dialysis-free life. Joshua, a musician from Trinidad and Tobago, breaks the Guinness World Record by playing the steel pan for 31 continuous hours. Lastly, homeowner Crystal discovers a pet grave in her backyard,

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3:36

Chicken Walks into Buffalo Wild Wings

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/06/26

Highlights include a chicken wandering into a Buffalo Wild Wings and being rescued, Pittsburgh International Airport staff recovering a lost engagement ring from a baggage carousel, Michigan wildlife experts freeing a bear from a plastic lid after two years, a mysterious dome-shaped object found in Indianapolis, and unusual lost items on Megabus, such as hay bales and a frozen turkey.Get the show without ads. Five bucks. For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says

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5:07

Is a Costco Card REAL ID?

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/06/24

Uplifting stories including a contender for the world's smallest dog, a Sun bear's miraculous recovery from cancer, the recovery of a WWII Canadian naval vessel's bell, and a bear caught on camera stealing in New Hampshire. Johnny Mac also humorously clarifies that Costco cards cannot be used as Real ID. 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

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3:28

135 Year Old Tortoise is a father for the first time!

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/06/22

Highlights include Goliath, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise, becoming a father for the first time; unique vegetable likenesses of celebrities at the Lambeth Country Show; the first video of a live Azis Antarctica squid filmed at 6,000 feet; the discovery and $7 million auction of a 1666 painting found in a barn attic; and a humorous misadventure involving hikers in the Adirondacks who mistakenly reported their friend dead while under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms. To become a premium

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5:07

Cockatoos master public water fountain drinking

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/06/19

00:10 Epic Solo Rowing Challenge01:19 Innovative Ice Preservation01:48 Cockatoos' Clever Water Fountain Trick03:03 Seawater-Degradable Plastic Breakthrough03:39 Bee Truck Accident in Washington 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!

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5:38

The Hilarious Zebra Escape

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. These include the captivating tale of a zebra named Zeke that went on the run in Tennessee, only to be dramatically captured after eight days of adventure. The episode also features a man who journeyed a thousand miles to satisfy his pregnant sister-in-law's craving for sausage rolls, and a circus performer who set a new world record for hair hanging. Additionally, John celebrates the 100th birthday of twins Bill and Jack, and details

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