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Titanic Relic Discovered (The Lost Episodes) Apr 26, 2025

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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 photogenic dogs through a special photo shoot.
00:28 A Double Proposal Surprise
01:22 Ancient Pine Trees Auctioned in Sydney
02:38 Titanic Relic Discovered
03:18 Van Gogh's Starry Night and Turbulence
04:02 Rescue Shelter's Dog Photo Shoot
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John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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The Woman with the World's Longest Tongue Apr 24, 2025

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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 Tongue
01:13 Breakthrough in Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment
01:56 Tennis Star's Animal Rescue Mission
02:57 Escaped Kangaroo in South Carolina
03:24 Geese Mistaken for Swimmers in Distress
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Mom Avoids Ice Cream Jail Apr 22, 2025

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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 Sign
01:19 World's Longest Cat Tail
02:06 The Mischievous Donkey
02:51 The Unique Pie House
03:21 Ice Cream Emergency
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Lost Loch Ness Camera Found! Did it spot Nessie? Apr 20, 2025

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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 Python
01:26 World Record for Underwater Pull-Ups
02:04 Reunion with a Missing Dog
02:45 Brain Implant Translates Thoughts to Speech
03:35 Loch Ness Monster Camera Discovery
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Judy Drench (The Lost Episodes) Apr 19, 2025

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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 Scripts
00:29 Courtroom Drama: Recovered Life Savings
01:22 Lost Ring Found After 47 Years
02:25 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists
03:23 Rescue on the Mountain
04:39 Naming the Firetruck
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Sunshine the 19 year old cat returns home after 16 years! Apr 17, 2025

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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 its owner after being missing for 16 years. These heartwarming stories promise to bring a smile to your face.
00:10 Boey the Bear's Remarkable Recovery
01:00 Otter Escapades at Green Bay Zoo
01:53 81-Year Birthday Card Tradition
02:35 Record-Breaking Basketball Game
03:29 Reunion with a Long-Lost Bengal Cat
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Advancements in Cancer Vaccines Apr 15, 2025

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In today's episode, Johnny Macc shares five good things in the news. Ronan, an African giant pouch rat, has uncovered over 100 landmines, while David Rush aims for a new Guinness World Record by juggling in all 63 US National Parks. Julio, a cat missing for over seven years, reunites with his family thanks to a microchip. UK oncologist Leonard Lee is developing groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccines. Additionally, an AI-generated avatar's appearance in a New York courtroom sparks debate. The episode concludes with a comment on the growing capabilities of AI voices.
00:11 Ronan the Hero Rat
01:01 David Rush's National Park Juggling Quest
01:37 Julio the Cat's Miraculous Return
02:09 Advancements in mRNA Cancer Vaccines
03:15 AI in the Courtroom
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Police deliver Emergency Donuts following 911 call Apr 13, 2025

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A park in Japan has officially been named the world's smallest park at 2.5 square feet. An Australian father and son set a record by performing 45 consecutive inside loops in a glider. An 81-year-old woman returned an overdue library book checked out 99 years ago, just in time for the library’s 100th anniversary. The US Fish and Wildlife Service warns against releasing pet goldfish into the wild due to their adverse effects on the ecosystem. Lastly, a toddler called 911 for 'emergency donuts,' leading police to delightfully fulfill his request.
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Don't do THIS on an airplane! (The Lost Episodes) Apr 12, 2025

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5 Good Things in the news. A Dutch museum accidentally trashing an art piece, the discovery of a 32,000-year-old woolly rhino in Siberian permafrost, and a record-breaking blindfolded speed run of Super Mario 64. Additionally, a flight attendant offers practical tips for airplane passengers, and the launch of a premium dog park in Brooklyn is discussed.
00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode Explanation
00:31 Dutch Museum's Trashy Art Mix-Up
01:14 Discovery of a 32,000-Year-Old Woolly Rhino
01:41 Blindfolded Super Mario 64 Speedrun Record
02:27 Flight Attendant's Top Tips for Passengers
03:32 Soho House for Dogs in Brooklyn
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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Alaska Church Builds Tiny Homes for Homeless Seniors Apr 10, 2025

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In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, starting with a church in Anchorage, Alaska that built tiny homes for homeless seniors. Next, we hear about two 90-year-old nuns in Chicago who have spent four decades advocating for immigrant rights. Also highlighted is the creation of 400 British sign language signs for environmental science by a group of deaf scientists and educators. A teenager wins the Princess Diana Award for developing an app that detects ticks and assesses disease risk. Finally, London reports a significant drop in air pollution due to the expansion of its ultra-low emission zones.
00:10 Alaska Church Builds Tiny Homes for Homeless Seniors
01:18 90-Year-Old Nuns Advocate for Immigrant Rights
01:59 Deaf Scientists Create Environmental Science Signs
02:31 Teen Wins Award for Tick Detection App
03:24 London's Air Pollution Decline
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5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network
John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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