5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun

5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun

Five Good News Stories - five stories in the news, all of them good! 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. Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI Whether you're looking for a dose of positivity to brighten your day or seeking inspiration from the incredible achievements of people worldwide, "5 Good News Stories" has you covered. 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. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

Episodes

The McDonald's Order Experiment - a burger with nothing, not even the burger

May 31, 2024 • 4 mins
In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Max the Cat receives an honorary degree from Vermont State University, the Seva Collective Food Pantry in Santa Ana provides free groceries to those in need, 21-year-old Bailey brings joy and fitness to senior homes through boxing lessons, a rural volunteer fire department receives a $500,000 donation for new equipment, and a McDonald's fan humorously pranks the r...
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William Shatner's Space Record broken

May 29, 2024 • 3 mins
In this episode of '5 Good News Stories,' host Johnny Mac shares heartwarming and inspiring stories. David set a new Guinness World Record by catching and putting on five t-shirts in 46.09 seconds. A new vaccine patch shows promise in protecting kids from measles. A police dog, Mercury, heroically finds a missing 85-year-old woman. Sean Cummings raises over $83,000 to eliminate school lunch debts in honor of his late wife. Finally,...
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 The Giraffe and the Chiropractor

May 27, 2024 • 5 mins
 
Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing news stories in this episode. He starts with a chiropractor helping a giraffe named Jerry with jaw adjustments. Next, he reveals research that shows watching sports benefits the brain. He discusses the activation of a massive CO2 vacuum in Iceland that helps combat climate change. Then, he tells the story of a Texas family turning their land into a park instead of selling it to de...
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We Appreciate You with this Cremation Coupon

May 24, 2024 • 4 mins
Johnny Mac brings five uplifting and amusing stories. Highlights include an engagement ring found 54 years later, the discovery of sperm whale communication patterns, a lottery winner's double luck, an orangutan using medicinal plants, and a teacher receiving a cremation coupon during Teacher Appreciation Week.
 
Heartwarming Tales of Lost and Found
Deciphering the Sperm Whale Phonetic Alphabet
Double Lottery Win: A Stroke of Luck
Orang...
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The Legendary Cheese Ball Man of NYC

May 22, 2024 • 4 mins
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five delightful and quirky good news stories. Highlights include the Cheeseball Man entertaining a large crowd in Union Square by eating an entire jar of cheese balls, a bison sighting in Wisconsin, a Boston Marathon runner reuniting with his wife mid-race, the unveiling of a new remote-controlled pill bot for disease detection, and a furious neighbor finally getting revenge on a parking spot thief. Chu...
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The Techno Train PLUS Jax the Horse sets off a false alarm

May 20, 2024 • 4 mins
The first story is an amusing incident where Jax the horse playfully triggered a fire alarm, causing a brief scare at a farm in Westchester. Next, PBS Kids has enhanced accessibility by offering programs in American Sign Language, with six series including Arthur and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood dubbed into ASL, and more tailored features for neurodiverse and visually impaired kids. The third story details how the NFL draft donated ...
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The Unbelievable KFC Scented Perfume AND A Cat's Incredible Journey in an Amazon Box

May 17, 2024 • 3 mins
This script covers five unique good news stories ranging from a KFC scented perfume called Eau de BBQ, designed to evoke the smell and taste of barbecue, as part of a crispy chicken filet sandwich promotion, to the miraculous story of a cat accidentally shipped to California in an Amazon return box, who was eventually reunited with its owner. It also highlights an Earth Day initiative where over 13,000 ladybugs were released by stu...
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Bark Air - first class air travel for dogs

May 15, 2024 • 5 mins
Bark Air introduces the first luxury air travel experience for dogs, offering services from London to New York and New York to LA, complete with onboard amenities tailored for canine comfort. A touching story follows of Freya, who received a wedding day card from her deceased father, leaving wedding guests emotional. A large-scale whale rescue effort south of Perth saw 130 out of 160 stranded pilot whales returned to the sea. Cente...
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Snakes in Pants! A Surprising Airport Security Find

May 13, 2024 • 4 mins
Sea Lions Take Over Fisherman's Wharf
The Fans First Act: A Fight Against Hidden Fees
Miraculous Quadruplets: A One in 70 Million Chance
Mysterious Money Finds in Ohio
Snakes in Pants: A Surprising Airport Security Find


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The World's Largest Hot Dog. Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts and a Mystery Song ID'd!

May 10, 2024 • 5 mins

 The World's Largest Hot Dog Art Installation
 Innovations in Synthetic Diamond Production
 Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts
 The Lawn Defender: A Sprinkler Story
 The Mystery of the 80s Song Unraveled
 
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The Case of the Misleading Movie Beer PLUS A Green (not golden) Retriever

May 8, 2024 • 3 mins
This episode of '5 Good News Stories' hosted by Johnny Mac covers a range of uplifting tales including Donna setting a new world record for the longest abdominal plank, Samaritans rescuing Sam from a burning car, a groundbreaking study on cannabis reducing cognitive decline, a lawsuit over beer quantity misrepresentation in Texas, and a rare lime green puppy born to a golden retriever.  
World Record Planking Achievement
Heroic Samar...
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The Other Taylor Swift

May 6, 2024 • 5 mins
Johnny Ma  delivers five heartwarming stories: a romantic plane proposal where the captain proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend mid-flight; the relocation of Asian elephants from Australia's Taronga Zoo to a larger, mixed-species habitat in South Australia; a scientific insight into the heart-shaped feature on Pluto, thought to be caused by a slow, angled impact; the recovery and thriving of two Bengal tigers, rescued from t...
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50,000 bees in the wall, 50,000 bees! Take one down, pass it around...

May 3, 2024 • 6 mins
 Highlights include Mike, the alligator trapper, capturing an eight-foot alligator barefoot and showcasing it to a cheering crowd. The script humorously touches on 'savage seagulls' in Britain, forming gangs and causing chaos, with characters like Bugsy Seagull and Steven Seagull. Another story involves a Nigerian chess champion, Tunde, who broke the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for 60 hours in Times Squar...
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A Birthday Invitation Gone Horribly Wrong and Inside the D.C. Trivia Cheating Scandal

May 1, 2024 • 6 mins
 First, an elephant escapes from a local circus in Butte, Montana, amusing the community before being safely returned.

 The second story humorously recounts how the Petite Hermitage Hotel in West California gains popularity by cleverly responding to negative online reviews.

Next, Ethan Levine embarks on a quest to set a Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown, aiming to reach or surpass the 40-pitch benchma...
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The Great Cow Escape, Mouse Utopia and The Accidental Divorce

April 29, 2024 • 5 mins
The Great Cow Escape: A Tale of Clever Cows
Whale Communication Breakthrough: Talking to Humpbacks
Creating a Mouse Utopia: Simon Dell's Mouse Village
Innovative Wildlife Management: Alaska's Robotic Predator
The Accidental Divorce: A Click Gone Wrong

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The Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Rooftop Cat

April 26, 2024 • 3 mins
Scrabble Gets a Friendly Makeover
Wheels for Winners: Biking for Good in Wisconsin
 Discovering a New Blue Gecko Species
 Global Life Expectancy on the Rise
The Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Cat
 
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Ninja the 90 year old soccer sensation

April 24, 2024 • 5 mins
A newborn fox at the Richmond Wildlife Center is raised with minimal human contact, using a unique method where caretakers wear fox costumes. Adidas plans to donate over $150 million from Yeezy sales to anti-racism organizations after ending their partnership with Kanye West. A high school student, Selena Zhang, invents a solar and AI-powered trap to combat the invasive lanternfly in the Northeast. Providence College students raise...
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The world's record poo and the mystery of why the horse didn't board the train

April 22, 2024 • 4 mins
The tales include a pilot and his dog surviving a plane crash off the California coast and swimming to safety, Anouk Gournier setting a new rope climbing record at the Eiffel Tower, the birth of the 250th California Condor chick at the San Diego Zoo signaling a conservation success, a horse that wandered into an Australian train station during heavy rain and was safely returned to its owner, and the discovery of the largest fossili...
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Marooned sailors spell out HELP and it worked - PLUS what to do if attacked by a cow

April 19, 2024 • 5 mins
A mass wedding ceremony during a total eclipse in Ohio Town, the rescue of three stranded men on a Pacific island using palm leaves to spell out 'HELP', the development of a new cancer-detecting blood test called Galeri, the story of Roger, a playful Labrador who became a hero in earthquake rescue efforts in Taiwan, and humorous advice on what to do if attacked by a cow. 

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Should you pick heads or tails? The answer!

April 17, 2024 • 5 mins
Celebrating Erna the Duck's Remarkable Milestone
Cow on the Traffic Cam
Space Debris Mystery: A Close Encounter in Florida
Breaking Records as a Human Fountain
Coin Toss Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds
 
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