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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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4:36

Top Christmas Toys of the Year? The Fartblaster! (5...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/11/16

Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories, including the release of a new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' benefiting African initiatives, the year-round holiday spirit in Santa Claus, Indiana, a quirky Welsh Christmas tradition involving a horse's skull, the annual Santa Speedo Sprint in Albany, New York, and the top Christmas toys of the year like the Fart Blaster from 'Despicable Me 4'. The show also promotes a commercial-free subscription option and Johnny's other podcast,

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5:01

Timothy Chalamet, Brewery Births and Record-Breaking...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/11/15

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five feel-good stories: a baby born in a microbrewery parking lot with a beer named after him, a cheating scandal at the World Conker Championships, a mysterious safe dumped in Texas, a new world record for walking 38 dogs at once, and Timothy Chalamet's surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest.00:00 Baby Born at Microbrewery01:18 Controversy at the World Conker Championships02:38 Mystery of the Abandoned Safe in Texas03:07 Guinness World Record: Most

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4:19

World Record Cheese Ball

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/11/13

Join Johnny Mac as he brings you five intriguing and positive news stories. From a unique half-house sale in California to a new world record cheese ball in Mexico, there's no shortage of fascinating updates. Hear about the successful rescue of a runaway bull in McHenry County, the development of a handheld bacteria detection device for wounds, and the maiden voyage of the world's largest wind-powered cargo ship. Plus, learn how you can enjoy more content commercial-free. Don't miss out on these

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4:08

Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt

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2024/11/11

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Highlights include a good Samaritan returning $12,000 to a senior, the Royal Navy returning lost sea turtles to their home, an 11-year-old girl's drawings inspiring a new playground, Skyline Chili setting a world record, and a Southwest Airlines pilot adopting a kitten during an animal rescue mission. Tune in for these feel-good news updates and more. 00:10 Good Samaritan Returns $12,00001:07 Sea Turtles Rescued by Royal Navy01:50

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4:16

Christmas Selfie Land (5 Good News Christmas Stories)

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2024/11/09

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories: Carmen's remarkable Christmas Selfie Land warehouse in the UK, Solvang's traditional Jewelfest celebrations, John Lewis's eco-friendly anti-glitter Christmas decorations, Jack Whitehall's holiday special on Amazon Prime Video, and the premiere of 'The Christmas Letter' movie featuring actors from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. These stories highlight creativity, community spirit, and festive cheer from around the

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4:38

Never feed the raccoons

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/11/08

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five intriguing good news stories: a woman's escape from aggressive raccoons after decades of feeding them, actor Damien Lewis leading a flock of sheep across the River Thames in a historical reenactment, a festival in Cyprus creating a record-breaking 246-foot sausage kebab, a pair of adventurers walking across the nation of Tuvalu in under a minute, and the return of the World Egg Throwing Championships. Each story is filled with surprising twists and quirky

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4:07

China's Fake Pandas

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/11/06

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and quirky news stories. A Chinese zoo displays chow chows dyed to look like pandas. A penguin named Pen Chan escapes an event in Japan and travels 18 miles before being found. High school students in Virginia raise over $21,000 to buy their beloved custodian a Jeep. A UPS driver helps an elderly woman in distress and receives recognition and rewards. Lastly, a man in California discovers he's been paying his neighbor's electric bill for 18 years

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4:37

Unusal Items Left In Hotel Rooms

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2024/11/04

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A New York City neighborhood on Roosevelt Island installs turkey crossing signs for a locally popular turkey named Rosie. A student invents the world's smallest vacuum cleaner using a pen and a tiny motor. A lost cat named Shoto is miraculously found 2,000 miles away from home after three years. Gray wolves make a promising comeback in California, with over 40 now living in the state. Finally, Hotels.com lists some of the most unusual

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5:18

A Philly Special Christmas Party with a Taylor Swift...

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2024/11/02

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories. The Warner Brothers Studio lot in Burbank transforms into Stars Hollow, celebrating the 'Gilmore Girls' 25th anniversary. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce appear in the artwork for the Philadelphia Eagles' holiday album, 'A Philly Special Christmas Party.' Little Debbie introduces new Christmas-themed treats, and the BBC releases a special documentary about Wham!'s 'Last Christmas.' Lastly, select Spirit Halloween stores convert into Spirit Christmas

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4:52

Leave the Leaves: Tell my wife I don't need to rake...

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2024/11/01

Johnny Mac shares exciting and positive updates, including a wildlife conservation group's campaign encouraging Americans not to rake leaves, the discovery of 18th century onion glasses from a shipwreck, seven newly identified frog species in Madagascar, the creation of the world's smallest functional washing machine by an Indian engineer, and the announcement of finalists for the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Additionally, Johnny provides information on how to access the show

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4:26

The Inflatable Pumpkin that swallowed a cop

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2024/10/30

In this Halloween-themed episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A police officer in Ohio hilariously wrestles with a runaway inflatable pumpkin. A Minnesota farmer wins the pumpkin weigh-off with a 2,471-pound pumpkin. A British farm creates a Guinness World Record pumpkin mosaic tribute to 'Beetlejuice.' A restaurant offers free meals for life in exchange for a tattoo of their logo. Lastly, a compassionate couple in China runs a community 'cancer kitchen' to support families of

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4:17

How the SUV got on top of the Dumpster

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2024/10/28

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares heartwarming updates including the Hoi Ho being named New Zealand's Bird of the Year for the second time, clarification about an alleged alligator sighting in Ohio, and the impressive volleyball skills of Floki the dog. Additionally, marvel at a Turkish man's new Guinness World Record for the farthest blindfolded basketball hook shot and discover the amusing story behind an SUV found on top of a dumpster. Tune in for these feel-good stories and more!00:00

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3:56

Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? (5 Good News Christmas...

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2024/10/26

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories. Shaquille O'Neal is announced as the grand marshal for Gainesville's 2024 holiday parade, recalling a memorable street basketball game with children in 2016. Gamers can explore 'The Legend of Santa', a new 2D platformer. In Buckingham, children are invited to design a Christmas card, with winning designs featured at the annual Light Switch On. A humorous incident in New Jersey involves a failed attempt to smuggle marijuana wrapped as Christmas

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4:16

Sir, this is Dover Delaware PLUS the itchy butt bull...

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2024/10/25

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, a boat in the English Channel was saved after a misplaced emergency call to Dover, Delaware. Second, Polish divers discovered a 19th-century shipwreck filled with crates of champagne. Third, a study confirmed that flipped coins are likelier to land the same way they started. Fourth, a stunt driver set a new Guinness World Record for the highest car bungee jump. Finally, a bull named Ron inadvertently caused a power outage for three villages by

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4:07

Butt Breathing, Bear Raids, and a Lego Up Your Nose

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2024/10/23

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five good news stories, including bizarre scientific discoveries like mammals breathing through their rectum, a cat named Drifter being rescued after 8 weeks in a sewer, a bear raiding a refrigerator, a man setting a record for bursting balloons with boxing gloves, and a 26-year-old Lego finally being removed from someone's nose. 00:16 The Ig Nobel Prizes: Butt Breathing and More01:27 Drifter the Cat's Miraculous Return01:51 Bear Raids the Refrigerator02:19 David Rush:

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3:50

The Hobby Horse Championships

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2024/10/21

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five inspiring and amusing good news stories. Highlights include: the IG Nobel Prizes featuring quirky research topics, Germany's first hobby horsing championship, Taiwan's new law banning wild animal performances, a bargain hunter winning a case against Cartier for mispriced earrings, and the successful reconstruction of a Bronze Era jar broken by a child. Johnny also encourages listeners to share the program and explore the sister show, Five Minutes of

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3:59

Jason Kelce his New Heights on a Christmas Album with...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/19

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas-themed stories, including Gerald Dickens' one-man tour of 'A Christmas Carol,' a Christmas movie titled 'Layover' filmed at Birmingham Airport, Disney's early holiday celebrations, Jason Kelsey's Christmas album featuring Stevie Nicks, and a new Harry Potter Christmas picture book. Tune in for these joyful tales as part of the show's special Saturday Christmas episodes. 00:23 Gerald Dickens' One-Man Show01:17 Christmas Movie Filming in Birmingham01:58

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5:27

A 4-Year-Old's Museum Mishap OH NO!

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/18

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five intriguing good news stories. A 4-year-old boy accidentally breaks a 3,500-year-old jar in an Israeli museum, but the museum invites the family back for a tour. Coach Ryan potentially sets a new Guinness World Record by making 1,134 three-pointers in an hour. Charlie, an elephant in captivity for 40 years, is released back into the wild in South Africa. Thomas, a python hunter in the Florida Everglades, talks about the challenges and rewards of hunting

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4:17

The Happiness Experiment in Florida

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/16

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Dr. Brian, a urologist and pilot from Buffalo, airlifts dogs from high-kill shelters to foster homes as part of Pilots N Paws. Norwegian forests have tripled in size over the last century, highlighting an environmental success. In Germany, children discover 1,000 silver coins from the 14th century while getting their swimming pool built. In Florida, Gary King promotes happiness with subliminal advertising through his 'Happiness

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4:14

The Return of Caleb the Goat and a Big Beer Spill

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/14

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Waylon the stray Labrador Retriever finds a new home in Georgia after chasing a doggy daycare bus, 38,000 soccer fans get certified in CPR through a Euro Championship campaign, a well-preserved Roman mosaic is uncovered in Roster Roman City, Caleb the missing goat is found and reunited with his brother at the Soa Goat Sanctuary, and a truck spills loads of beer on a Mississippi highway. Plus, details on how to enjoy the show ad-free.00:00

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