5 Good News Stories (Five Good News Stories)

5 Good News Stories (Five Good News Stories)

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 breakthroughs and human triumphs. In our episodes, we've shared an abundance of remarkable good news stories that showcase the beauty and resilience of the human spirit. So if you're craving a break from the negativity and chaos of the world, tune in to 5 Good News Stories and let us fill your day with joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of hope. Hit Follow now and join our community of like-minded listeners who believe in the power of positivity to make the world a brighter place, one story at a time! The podcast aims to remind listeners that even in challenging times, there are countless reasons to smile and feel hopeful .What sets "5 Good News Stories" apart is its dedication to turning these news stories into engaging and thought-provoking content. It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day! 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 like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! 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! FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here.

Episodes

Unwanted Amazon Packages

August 7, 2025 • 5 mins
00:11 Good News for Older Dogs
00:57 Discovery of New Frog Species
02:10 World Record for Jigsaw Puzzles
03:23 Famous Retired Japanese Racehorse
04:07 Unwanted Amazon Packages


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The Secret Message on the Toilet Paper Roll

August 5, 2025 • 4 mins
00:52 Pirate Attack and Historical Context
01:33 Coral Spawning Success in the Maldives
02:00 Loose Peacocks in Pennsylvania
02:41 Philadelphia Phillies' New Mascot
03:36 Hidden Message Found During Renovation
 


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Heartwarming Efforts by The Lost Stuffy Project

August 3, 2025 • 4 mins
00:11 Heartwarming Efforts by The Lost Stuffy Project
01:45 Plants Communicate Under Stress
02:31 Lost Dog Rescued in Alaskan Wilderness
03:23 World's Most Expensive Cheese Auctioned
04:03 Blueberry Spill Causes Traffic Jam
 

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Don’t Drive Over Spilt Milk

July 31, 2025 • 4 mins
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 o...
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A shihtzu walks into a bar...

July 29, 2025 • 5 mins
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 ...
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Why did a stranger pay a dad's breakfast bill?

July 27, 2025 • 5 mins
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 ...
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What was in the World's Largest Time Capsule?

July 24, 2025 • 4 mins
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 reuni...
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Man rescued from a glacier crevasse thanks to.... a chihuahua

July 22, 2025 • 5 mins
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. 

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Taylor Swift's touching visit to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

July 20, 2025 • 4 mins
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 hear...
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TSA says keep your shoes on BUT Actual Snakes On A Plane

July 17, 2025 • 4 mins
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 ach...
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Cheese Spill, Emu Adventure, Ancient Sword, T-Rex Races, and Bunker Living

July 15, 2025 • 5 mins
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...
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International McDonald's Items Come to USA. Curly Fries!

July 13, 2025 • 12 mins
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. 


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Sir Hissalot snakes away

July 10, 2025 • 11 mins
 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 repor...
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Panda Monium

July 8, 2025 • 10 mins
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. 

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This Bear has better insurance than me!

July 6, 2025 • 5 mins
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.  

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Chickens in Diapers at a Cathedral with the German President

July 3, 2025 • 4 mins
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 wort...
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We found your mongoose at the brewery, where else would it be?

July 1, 2025 • 4 mins
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 wort...
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Heartwarming Pet Grave Discovery

June 29, 2025 • 4 mins
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. ...
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Chicken Walks into Buffalo Wild Wings

June 26, 2025 • 3 mins
 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.

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Is a Costco Card REAL ID?

June 24, 2025 • 5 mins
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.  

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