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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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4:20

Hallmark Channel's Finding Mr. Christmas PLUS Mariah...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/12

Johnny Mac shares five cheerful Christmas-themed stories.The Hallmark channel is launching 'Finding Mr. Christmas,' a competition series premiering October 31st. Contestants, including former athletes and performers, vie for the title of 'Mr. Christmas' through entertaining challenges. In Australia, Kmart faces criticism for selling Christmas pajamas in summer. In Dallas, the Hotel Crescent Court offers a 'Nightmare Before Christmas' themed high tea. Jethro Tull announces an expanded edition of

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4:47

Beetlejuice Fanta, Beetlejuice Fanta, Helene, Helene,...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/11

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories: Students excavating a Gaulish village in France find a 200-year-old message in a bottle, the world's largest cheesecake sets a new record at the Cream Cheese Festival in New York, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover discovers a unique rock formation, Augusta National Golf Club and Dolly Parton commit substantial funds for Hurricane Helene relief, and Fanta introduces a controversial Beetlejuice-inspired Halloween flavor. The script concludes with a humorous

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4:06

We got the moose out of the pool

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/09

Host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories in this episode. A moose was successfully rescued from a New Hampshire pool by police and firefighters. Scientists demonstrate a nuclear method to potentially protect Earth from asteroids. After Hurricane Helene's destruction, efforts are underway in Florida to rescue stranded manatees. A 13-year-old rescue dog named Gita helps save her injured 84-year-old owner. Lastly, David Rush breaks the Guinness World Record by throwing 28 metal chopsticks into an

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4:42

Judy Drench puts out fires and Bozo The Clown returns!

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2024/10/07

This episode of '5 Good News Stories' with Johnny Mac features inspirational and heartwarming stories. Virginia's state parks now have Enchroma viewfinders to help colorblind visitors experience fall foliage. Bozo the Clown returns at a Chicago event hosted by Billy Corgan with Scream actor David Arquette. The 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards announces its funny wildlife finalists. An uplifting rescue story involves a 79-year-old hiker named Ursula, who was heroically carried to safety after an accident

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5:51

Hallmark Christmas Movie Preview (5 Good News...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/05

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and fun Christmas stories ahead of the holiday season. Highlights include a viral life-size Buddy the Elf decoration from Home Depot, Kate Middleton's return to the Together at Christmas service, and the beginning of Hallmark Channel's holiday movie lineup starting October 18th. Additionally, Universal Orlando's Hogsmeade gears up for Christmas with themed merchandise, and The Broadway Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan, embraces early holiday

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4:29

Are there TWO Loch Ness Monsters?

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/04

In this episode, host Johnny Mac presents five heartwarming news stories. Highlights include a woman finding a message in a bottle on her birthday, YouTubers creating the world's largest iPhone, conservation efforts to save Australia's most endangered reptile, a potential sighting of two Loch Ness monsters, and the 50th anniversary of New Hampshire's Mud Bowl football event. If you enjoy listening, don't forget to share the show with friends and check out the Daily Comedy News podcast and Five

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4:38

World's Shortest Street, Mushroom Robotics, and More

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/10/02

Johnny Mac shares uplifting news, starting with Ebenezer Place in Scotland, recognized as the world's shortest street. In Florida, marine biologists use speed dating techniques to save endangered queen conchs. Cornell scientists successfully use mushroom mycelia to control robots. San Diego Zoo vets perform a groundbreaking C-section on a porcupine. A man's dog learns sign language, picking up signs for exciting activities from his deaf wife. These stories highlight innovative solutions, wildlife

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3:53

If we only had 11 more dogs

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/30

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting news stories, including a truck accident in California that led to a red pepper and bee emergency, a daredevil's record-setting ski base jump in the Himalayas, Florence's new green-roofed airport with an on-site vineyard, the discovery of the world's oldest Cognac bottle from 1696, and a near-record-setting attempt for the most dogs watching a movie at a sports center. Tune in for all this and more good news to brighten your day!00:00 Introduction and

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3:55

Bear Invades Classroom

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/27

00:11 Lost Wedding Ring Found After 60 Years00:56 Kangaroo Causes Traffic Jam in West Virginia01:40 Texas Woman Sets Record for Largest Tongue02:09 Lion Takes Selfies with Hidden Camera02:35 Bear Invades Classroom Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows

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5:25

The $10,000 Lobster Roll #NationalLobsterDay

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2024/09/25

Johnny Mac shares five feel-good news stories. In Boston, Pauley's North End offers engagement lobster rolls with diamond rings for National Lobster Day. A study reveals a drop in web traffic to certain sites during a presidential debate. Colorado's CDOT constructs wildlife crossings, significantly reducing roadkill incidents. British explorer Ash finds the source of an uncharted Amazon river and braves wildlife dangers. Researchers develop structural batteries, promising lighter and more efficient

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4:20

Taboo, the underwear thief!

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/23

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A mischievous cat named Taboo has been stealing various items from neighbors, bringing them back as gifts for her owner. In Colorado, firefighters collaborate with a puppy rescue to release an annual charity calendar. A team of bowlers in Kentucky sets a new Guinness World Record with 2032 strikes in 24 hours. Restaurants in North Carolina engage in a humorous 'sign war' with witty messages, and a lifeboat crew in England rescues a

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4:45

Cow Pies Powering Ships

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/20

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: the innovative use of cow pies to power ships, a Spanish man's Guinness World Record for the largest collection of unique cell phones, an Alaskan flying instructor's transformation of old airplanes into luxury Airbnb accommodations, a truck crash in California that amusingly covered a highway in crushed grapes without injuries, and the capture of mysteriously loose goats in Kansas City, which will be put up for adoption if

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4:43

This Nuclear Bunker is nice but there's one problem

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/18

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Bill, who found and returned a wallet with $5,700, earning recognition from Prospect Heights City Council; a bear taking a dip in a hot tub in California; Brian, an architect, breaking the record for a 54-level card house built in eight hours; Luke of Troop 56 restoring Civil War veterans' graves for his Eagle Scout project; and a quirky Cold War nuclear bunker on sale, complete with velvet curtains but no bathroom.00:00 Honest

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3:36

Jon Bon Jovi saves woman

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/16

A Massachusetts police officer helping capture a loose cow, three sisters discovering their rare dime's potential value of over $500,000, Swiss researchers creating a sugar alternative from cocoa beans, a unique relationship breakup involving a woman and a Boeing 737, and Jon Bon Jovi assisting a woman in distress on a Nashville bridge. 00:00 Introduction and Overview00:11 Cow Chase in Massachusetts01:09 Valuable Dime Discovery01:56 Chocolate Production Innovation02:15 Unusual Relationship

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4:47

Why you have to wear shoes at the naked museum

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/13

In this episode, Johnny Mack shares five uplifting stories. He starts by highlighting David Rush, who has broken 181 Guinness World Records to spread the message of perseverance. Then, Dr. Tom May's discovery of a mislabeled mushroom specimen in Melbourne is celebrated. Next, South African rugby legend Percy Montgomery's heroic rescue of a stranded dolphin is recounted. Johnny discusses a unique exhibition at a French museum welcoming visitors to view art in the nude. Lastly, a heartwarming tale of

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3:49

Emu on the Loose, Parrots Victory, and a Naked Bike Ride

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2024/09/11

Top 5 Heartwarming Stories: Cell Phone Safety, Genius Dogs, Emu on the Loose, Parrots Victory, and Naked Bike RideJohnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: a WHO review finds no link between cell phone use and brain cancer, scientists discover some dogs can remember toy names for years, a loose emu surprises a Pennsylvania woman, a Manhattan woman wins a legal battle regarding her emotional support parrots, and highlights from the annual Philadelphia naked bike ride promoting eco-friendly

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4:34

Lucy the Bat Dog, um, you know...behind the mound

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/09

Host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories, including an orange lobster named Clementine released in Long Island, the return of Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' to a Virginia library after 50 years, the rescue of Molly, a Bernese Mountain Dog trapped on a cliff, a 102-year-old woman's record skydive, and the playful antics of Lucy May the Batdog at a minor league baseball game. 00:00 Introduction and Orange Lobster Story01:07 Return of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass01:33 Rescue of Molly the

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5:04

Goldfish Rescue Mission in NYC

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/06

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories: A 94-year-old Englishman raises funds for hospice care by riding the world's fastest zip line; a chef with a motorcycle injury returns to the kitchen with the help of an innovative floating seat; an emaciated baby walrus in Alaska receives specialized care; a man discovers a decades-old riddle while redecorating his home; and a New York neighborhood rallies to rescue goldfish from a tree pit aquarium. Tune in for these heartwarming stories

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4:33

Goldfish Ponds, Gaming Feats, and Mice Baldness Cures!

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/04

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting news stories: a New York City puddle turned into a goldfish pond, a tech enthusiast connecting 444 game consoles to one TV, a single dad's 3D printed toys for children in need, a breakthrough in male pattern baldness research using ribose sugar, and a snake causing a power outage in Virginia. Enjoy these feel-good tales that highlight human creativity and kindness. 00:10 The Bed Stuy Goldfish Pond01:12 444 Video Game Consoles on One TV02:16 3D Toy Shop

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3:43

Bison Adventures, Tattoo Records, and a Canine Mayor

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/09/02

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: three bison escaping from a Connecticut farm and returning with a newborn calf, a woman named Esperance setting records for the most tattooed and modified female, a study suggesting aspirin may lower colorectal cancer risk, the election of a dog as mayor in a small Minnesota town, and a false alarm involving a plastic skull mistaken for human remains on a California beach. Tune in for these feel-good stories and some light-hearted

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