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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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4:52

These CDs are worth thousands...do you have one?

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

2025/05/20

In today's episode, host Johnny Macc shares five uplifting news stories. Discover how old CDs, like rare Bruce Springsteen or Prince albums, could be worth thousands. Learn about Fresh Kills Park in New York City, which is transforming a former landfill into a lush park with 50,000 violets. Celebrate the release of 31 sea turtles back into the Atlantic Ocean. Find out about 'Happy to Talk' benches in London created by an autistic artist to combat loneliness. Lastly, get inspired by Barbara, a widow

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4:34

Man stranded on Mt. Fuji goes back to get his phone

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

2025/05/18

Highlights include the German Finger Wrestling Championship, where competitors risk dislocated fingers in a traditional sport; a Michigan state trooper returning $5,000 in lost cash despite the owner's suspicion; the Bronx Zoo's first king vulture chick in 30 years being hand-raised using a puppet; a climber on Mount Fuji who was rescued twice due to altitude sickness while searching for his lost phone; and two drivers in Washington caught using mannequins to illegally use carpool lanes. Enjoy these

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4:30

Blue Lobster (The Lost Episodes)

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

2025/05/17

Highlights include the birth of the first Aardvark calf at San Diego Zoo, the opening of the world's first scalable vertical strawberry farm, and groundbreaking AI technology for detecting high blood pressure via voice recordings. The episode also features a record-breaking lawnmower walk by David Rush and the rescue of a rare blue lobster, now named Bandit. Johnny concludes with his personal strawberry success story and a reminder not to balance lawnmowers on one's chin.Unlock an ad-free podcast

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5:08

The world's tallest dog meets the world's shortest dog

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

2025/05/15

The world's tallest dog, Reggie, meets the world's shortest dog, Pearl, showcasing gentle and loving behavior. A breakthrough antidote effectively neutralizing the venom from 19 deadly snakes is introduced, thanks to a donor with hyper immunity. In Florida, a monkey sighting causes a stir. Researchers at a Nova Scotia museum create a Lego mobility aid for an injured turtle named Root. Lastly, Cooper wins his second consecutive title at the European Seagull Screeching Championship. Unlock an ad-free

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4:52

Marathon Recycled Urine to Astonishing Car Recovery

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

2025/05/13

First, the London Marathon's female porta-potties are used to collect urine to fertilize crops. Next, eight seals are rescued off Block Island using new surveillance cameras. In Lake Champlain, a self-sustaining population of lake trout has emerged, leading to a suspension of stocking efforts. Then, a quirky burrow race sees 70 teams competing in a six-mile course. Finally, a British man unknowingly buys back his own stolen car, revealing an impressive cloning job by the thieves.Unlock an ad-free

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5:01

Heartwarming Rescues, Adventurous Spirits, and...

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

2025/05/11

Highlights include a heroic golden retriever rescuing a missing toddler, a 66-year-old grandmother embarking on an ambitious global cycling journey, and a 90-year-old Galapagos tortoise becoming a new mother. We also hear about the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Canada and a touching story of a boy's heartfelt farewell to his favorite sanitation worker. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users,

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3:59

From Racing Great-Grandpas to Rescued Chickens (The...

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

2025/05/10

In this episode, Johnny Mack presents five uplifting news stories. Highlights include Eric, an 85-year-old Welsh running athlete, racing his great-grandson; the development of a pesticide-neutralizing vaccine for bees; a study suggesting that light exercise reduces dementia risk; Megan's cat winning a lottery ticket; and Oklahoma Highway Patrol rescuing chickens stranded on the highway. 00:00 Introduction to The Lost Five Good News Stories00:32 Eric's 85th Birthday Race00:59 Vaccine Breakthrough

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4:29

Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon (more slowly than me)

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

2025/05/08

Highlights include a Loch Ness Monster hunter's potential footage of two creatures, the rediscovery of the Asian short-clawed otter after 186 years, the protection of an old-growth forest near Detroit, the historic increase in female athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, and a humanoid robot completing a half marathon in Beijing. Each story brings a positive and uplifting message for viewers.00:00 Introduction and Loch Ness Monster Update01:34 Rediscovery of the Asian Short-Clawed

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3:48

Escaped Cows, Message in a Bottle, Women Scientists,...

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

2025/05/06

First, 25 cows parade through neighborhoods in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, after escaping from a farm during a storm, with all cows safely recaptured. Second, two brothers in The Bahamas discover a message in a bottle from 1976 written by a 14-year-old oceanography student. Third, Paris plans to add the names of women scientists to the Eiffel Tower as part of a broader equality initiative. Fourth, a new breast cancer pill developed by AstraZeneca shows promising results in clinical trials. Lastly,

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4:40

Wild Chimps Drink, Beer Hunts, Marathon Pickleball,...

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

2025/05/04

Researchers from the University of Exeter recorded wild chimps sharing fermented fruit, suggesting social bonding through alcohol. In Belgium, the fifth annual beer hunt featured a prize of the winner's weight in beer. A team of pickleball enthusiasts broke the Guinness World Record by playing for 36 consecutive hours and raised $18,000 for a charity supporting organ donation. A dog named Buford helped locate a missing 2-year-old in the Arizona desert. Lastly, scientists from UC Berkeley and the

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4:32

Giant Penguins, Origami Tests, and More (The Lost...

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

2025/05/03

In this lost episode Johnny Mack shares five uplifting tales. Highlights include Pesto the oversized penguin at Sea Life Melbourne, a new origami-based test for detecting infectious diseases, a finger-counting method improving children's math skills, the approval of a nasal spray flu vaccine by the FDA, and David Rush reclaiming his chopstick-throwing world record. Despite being older stories, they bring joy and positivity.00:00 Introduction to The Lost Five Good News Stories00:36 Pesto the Penguin:

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5:57

Dachshund Parade, Bottle Kicking and the Best Pizza...

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

2025/05/01

Johnny Mac shares five unique and positive news stories. Highlights include a Guinness World Record for the largest dachshund dog walk in Regensburg, Germany, an ancient English sport called bottle kicking, the best Neapolitan pizza winner from Montreal, collectible trading cards featuring elderly men in a Japanese community, and an extensive beach cleanup effort in New Jersey. Each story showcases community spirit and some unexpected twists, emphasizing the importance of connection and cleaning up

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5:15

Uber's Lost and Found - is that your chainsaw?

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

2025/04/29

NASA launches a $3 million competition to recycle human waste in space to ensure sustainable future missions. A dog from Utah is found over a thousand miles away in Texas after going missing and is returned home thanks to community donations. Colossal Biosciences brings back the dire wolf from extinction using gene editing and ancient DNA. A chimpanzee mother at Sedgwick County Zoo bonds with her newborn after a C-section delivery. Finally, Uber's annual Lost and Found index reveals a list of unique

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5:35

Loch Ness Monster Sighting, Donkey Escape. and a...

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

2025/04/27

Johnny Macc shares five good things.. These include a Loch Ness Monster sighting in Scotland, a community chain in Michigan moving a bookstore one book at a time, a new Monopoly world record set in Australia, a successful search and rescue of a donkey in the United States, and a Michigan man who escapes quicksand and ends up defining his relationship. Tune in for these heartening and entertaining stories.00:00 Loch Ness Monster Sighting01:58 Community Bookstore Move in Michigan02:49 World Record

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5:02

Titanic Relic Discovered (The Lost Episodes)

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

2025/04/26

Johnny Mac shares a collection of heartwarming and fascinating news stories. From a synchronized marriage proposal inspired by a Modest Mouse concert to the auctioning of ancient pine saplings in Sydney's Botanic Gardens, there's plenty of good news to enjoy. Additionally, listeners will hear about a bronze statue of the Greek goddess Diana found at the Titanic wreck site, a scientific analysis of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night,’ and a London rescue shelter's efforts to find homes for older and less

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4:31

The Woman with the World's Longest Tongue

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

2025/04/24

A woman with the world's longest tongue going viral, a patient on Long Island being cured of sickle cell anemia, tennis star Danielle Collins rescuing animals and expanding her farm, a kangaroo escape caused by a goat in South Carolina, and an interesting case of mistaken identity involving geese in New Zealand. The episode ends with a reminder to listeners about the ad-free option for the show. 00:11 World's Longest Tongue01:13 Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment01:56 Tennis Star's Animal

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4:11

Mom Avoids Ice Cream Jail

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

2025/04/22

A man goes viral for fixing a broken McDonald's sign, a Minnesota cat sets the record for the longest tail, police in West Midlands capture a runaway donkey with mince, an oddly-shaped house in Illinois sells for $350,000, and a 4-year-old calls 911 after his mom eats his ice cream only for police to later surprise him with a treat. 00:10 Fixing the Broken McDonald's Sign01:19 World's Longest Cat Tail02:06 The Mischievous Donkey02:51 The Unique Pie House03:21 Ice Cream EmergencyUnlock an ad-free

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5:26

Lost Loch Ness Camera Found! Did it spot Nessie?

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

2025/04/20

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: a pet bird saved from a python by a professional snake catcher, an Egyptian free diver setting a world record for underwater pull-ups, a North Carolina family reuniting with their husky after three years, new advancements in brain-computer interface technology that translates thoughts into speech, and the recovery of a 55-year-old camera from the depths of Loch Ness. Each story brings a smile and a sense of wonder.00:31 Rescue of a Pet Bird from a

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5:26

Judy Drench (The Lost Episodes)

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

2025/04/19

In this bonus episode of 'The Lost Five Good News Stories,' host Johnny Mack uncovers 5 Good Things in the news including he recovery of $8 million lost in a cryptocurrency scam, a professor's reunion with his ring lost 47 years ago, and the winners of the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards. Johnny also shares a tale of hikers rescuing a woman with a broken leg and a firetruck naming competition. 00:00 Introduction and Rediscovered Scripts00:29 Courtroom Drama: Recovered Life Savings01:22 Lost Ring Found

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4:37

Sunshine the 19 year old cat returns home after 16...

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

2025/04/17

Johnny Mac shares five good things from the recent news includingBoey, a brown bear, successfully recovering from brain surgery. At the Adventure Park in Green Bay, one of two escaped otters, Ophelia, has been safely returned. A remarkable friendship tradition sees two women exchanging the same birthday card for 81 years. In Georgia, a new record is set for the longest continuous basketball game played to support an anti-trafficking organization. Finally, a Bengal cat named Sunshine is reunited with

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