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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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4:44

A record breaking chicken

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/07/15

00:11 Record-Breaking Chicken: Lacey's Amazing Feat01:18 Hearing for the First Time: Arik's Cochlear Implant Journey02:09 Locked-In Syndrome: Howard's Inspirational Autobiography03:06 A Heartwarming Reunion: Noah and Eliza's Friendship03:38 Operation Clean: Babylon's Fight Against Littering 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,

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5:15

Adorable Pet Rats Driving Cars Noah Kahan's Busyhead...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/07/12

Adorable Pet Rats Driving CarsNoah Kahan's Busyhead ProjectKindergarten Graduation at 35,000 FeetWorld's Largest Soccer Shirt CollectionMysterious Inkblot Posters in WichitaGet all our shows ad-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! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! Contact Johnny Mac at John at

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4:53

The Mystery of the 11 Pigs

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/07/10

Elephants RewildedSix-Legged Dog Finds a HomeTheodore Roosevelt's Pocket Watch RecoveredEscaped Donkeys in VirginiaMystery of the 11 Pigs in San DiegoGet all our shows ad-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! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! Contact Johnny Mac at John at thesharkdeck.com Buy Me A

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5:10

Snake Surprise at Goodwill

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/07/08

00:11 Snake Surprise at Goodwill00:49 Sign Blunder in Pennsylvania01:26 Guinness World Record: Mr. Potato Head02:50 Message in a Bottle Found After 63 Years03:35 Germany's Sausage Vending MachinesGet all our shows ad-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! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch! Contact

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3:59

The 63 Leaf Clover and the candidate who got zero votes

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/07/05

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Yoshiharu Watanabe breaks the Guinness World Record with a 63-leaf clover, a team in the Netherlands builds the world's longest bicycle, the San Diego Zoo welcomes a rare baby tapir, a lost dog in Maryland is reunited with its owner after two years and 1,000 miles, and Felix makes history by getting zero votes in a Toronto by-election, embracing the humorous side of his loss. Enjoy these heartwarming and quirky stories to brighten your

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4:57

2000 American Flags, The Corpse Flower and The...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/07/03

n this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, a retired teacher organizes a flag display at Seven Gables Park in honor of veterans and military heroes. Second, fishermen in a dramatic rescue save 38 dogs from drowning. Third, ancient lotus flowers bloom in Japan from 200-year-old seeds. Fourth, the rare and malodorous corpse flower blooms in San Diego. Finally, a man is warned about health risks after using the same parmesan cheese block for a decade, sparking curiosity and

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4:50

Watermelon spill on I-80

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/07/01

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories including a New York couple finding $100,000 while magnet fishing, a dedicated runner helping shelter dogs find forever homes, a woman who mistakenly attended her father's wedding one year early, a Danish hospital's use of AI to improve breast cancer screening accuracy, and a quirky incident involving a watermelon spill on Utah's I-80. Each story highlights positivity and innovation, showcasing the good news happening around the world.Unlock an ad-free

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5:11

I hope mom didn't toss your Boba Fett

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/28

Celebrate Nicky the mandrill monkey's 37th birthday, making her the oldest living mandrill. Hear about Jen Baker's IVF journey, leading to the birth of her daughter Clover Iris. Meet Mike Boland, a motivational speaker and bowler with one hand, who now volunteers for Arizona Disabled Sports. Congratulate Luke and Mike for setting a world record with their high-speed drone. Lastly, discover the record-breaking auction of a rare Boba Fett action figure Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with

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4:06

A woman holds a FUN-eral for her late husband

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/26

In today's episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming news stories. Highlights include a study showing coffee may reduce mortality risk for sedentary individuals, Darren McQuaid's record-breaking Ghostbusters collection, a touching Build-A-Bear gift for Dulce in memory of her father, the viral success of the Spud Brothers and their Hot Potato Tram, and a unique and joyful funeral organized by a mom to honor her late husband. Tune in for these uplifting tales and their positive impacts.Unlock an

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4:28

Did the ancient Egyptians predict The Simpsons?

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/24

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Highlights include a delayed Eastern Airlines flight due to an escaped sugar glider, a British mechanic setting a new speed record with a motorized wheelbarrow, a promising discovery about statins' role in cancer prevention, a Marge Simpson look-alike on an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, and the world's shortest married couple, Paolo and Catiusa from Brazil, who have a combined height of 71.42 inches.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga

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5:56

Is a Taco a Sandwich?

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/21

00:00 Introduction: Is a Taco a Sandwich?00:19 Snake on a Train: Japan's Commuter Chaos01:22 Cockatiel Rescue: Firefighters to the Rescue02:03 Messi the TSA Dog Retires03:02 Historic Weathervane Returns to Vermont04:06 Judge Rules: Tacos are (SPOILER)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

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4:28

The case of the Too Spicy Ramen Noodles

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/19

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five entertaining stories: a potential monkey sighting in Illinois, a world record for moving water by hand, 23 sets of twins graduating from a Massachusetts middle school, an 85-year-old DJ rocking Warsaw, and a recall of overly spicy South Korean ramen noodles in Denmark. Tune in for a mix of humorous and interesting news highlights.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple

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7:00

The man with the lifetime airline pass

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/17

00:00 Tom's Lifetime Companion Pass with United Airlines01:20 The Benefits and Perks of Tom's Pass01:43 Tom's Celebrity Encounters and Milestones02:08 The Cognitive Benefits of Reading Fiction03:14 Kamata Ranch Land Easement03:53 Puxatawney Phil's Growing Family05:14 Drumheller's Dinosaur Costume Record Attempt06:23 Conclusion and How to Support the ShowUnlock 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

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4:43

Bear in the Fridge

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/15

00:10 Lost Letters from WWII01:26 Guinness World Record: Thumbtack Challenge02:02 Bear in the Fridge02:39 The Environmental Impact of Bison03:22 A Teacher's Lasting Legacy04:19 Conclusion and Subscription InfoUnlock 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 like

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4:31

Michelin Star for Mexican Taco Stand

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/14

00:16 Record-Breaking Skydiver at 10601:00 Breakthrough mRNA Cancer Vaccine02:01 Pelicans Return to Hat Island02:35 Deer Mouse Family Dynamics03:35 Michelin Star for Mexican Taco StandUnlock 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 like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get

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5:06

Innovative Haptic Kits for Deaf Soccer Fans

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/12

Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming good news stories. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates received cash gifts with a charitable twist from Robert Hale Jr. Melinda French Gates commits $1 billion to women's causes and gender equity. Newcastle United introduces haptic kits for deaf fans to feel the match atmosphere. Sunset View residents Cindy and Abby raise funds for turtle crossing signs to protect turtles. Kathy Strong's 38-year tribute to fallen soldier Sgt. James Moreland culminates

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4:14

Blue Eyed Cicadas

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/10

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Highlights include the discovery of a rare blue-eyed cicada at Morton Arboretum, Boston Red Sox's Tristan Casas surprising students with game tickets to celebrate a food pantry's milestone, the Libertyville fire department's new comfort dog Chester, the unearthing of humanity's first horse carving from 35,000-40,000 years ago, and the resurgence of vintage names inspired by Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Enjoy these feel-good stories

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5:04

Please clean your belly button

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/07

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Barbie's new series of dolls representing trailblazing women athletes ahead of the 2024 Olympics, the successful conservation efforts for the once thought extinct black-footed ferrets, Samantha Saway's incredible journey of running marathons while battling breast cancer, crucial advice from Dr. Yadav on cleaning belly buttons to avoid navel stones, and Blake's heartfelt restoration of his grandfather's cherished 1954 pickup truck

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7:04

Baguette Scented Stamps and a 30 year old McDonald's...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/05

In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. The French Postal Service releases a scratch-and-sniff stamp celebrating freshly baked bread. Thailand tackles monkey problems with clever traps. A mother learns to skateboard with her kids during the pandemic. A Blockbuster video enthusiast recreates a miniature version of the store. Lastly, an old McDonald's burger remains remarkably intact after 30 years.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our

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4:30

This is my pizza, but you're not my dog, because this...

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun ·

2024/06/03

In this episode, Johnny Mack shares five heartwarming and intriguing news stories. Chris Martin of Coldplay gives a ride to a fan with a dodgy hip on her way to a concert. Japanese beverage maker Kirin introduces an electrified spoon that enhances salty taste without added sodium. A large-scale rewilding effort relocates 2,000 white rhinos to protected African areas. 88-year-old Pete impressively surpasses his daily walking goal of 7,000 steps. Lastly, a mix-up involving a pizza, a dog, and the

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