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Jingle Bells is NOT a Christmas Song (5 Good News Christmas Stores) Nov 23, 2024

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Johnny Mac shares five intriguing Christmas stories. He discusses Bridlington's early Christmas celebration in August, heartwarming decorations by a husband for his ill wife, fascinating Christmas facts debunking common myths, a controversial anti-Christmas wish list, and a humorous upcoming movie 'Dear Santa' starring Jack Black. Tune in for a mix of heartwarming tales, surprising revelations, and holiday humor.
00:00 Bridmas Day Celebration
01:06 Fun Facts About Christmas
01:56 Heartwarming Christmas Gift for a Wife
02:43 Controversial Anti-Christmas Wish List
03:57 Upcoming Christmas Movie: Dear Santa
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John also hosts Daily Comedy News
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The Fake Whale and the 95-Year-Old Pickleball Champion Nov 22, 2024

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In this episode of '5 Good News Stories, Jessica's transformation through the Good News Rescue Mission, Charlotte's life-changing encounter with train driver Dave leading to their marriage, 95-year-old Lois thriving with various activities, Mike's unique speed eating records, and the controversy over a robot whale shark at Ocean World in Shenzhen. These stories showcase the strength of the human spirit and the impact of community support.
00:10 Dancing Turkey Fundraiser
01:06 A Life Saved on the Tracks
01:58 95-Year-Old Pickleball Champion
02:42 Speed Eating World Records
03:17 Robot Whale Shark Controversy
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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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The Capri Sun drinking record seems very breakable Nov 20, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac reveals five intriguing good news stories including a traffic jam caused by sweet potatoes on a California highway and a man setting a new record for drinking a Capri Sun with a paper straw. Additionally, a viral video shows a dog on top of the Egyptian pyramids, history is made with the first female brother in an Elizabethan order, and a Domino's customer receives a surprise extra topping. The show concludes with information about ad-free premium subscriptions.
00:14 Sweet Potato Traffic Jam
00:48 Capri Sun Drinking Record
02:08 Dog on the Pyramid
03:00 First Female Brother in Elizabethan Order
03:33 Domino's Pizza Cutter Surprise
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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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From Ancient Seeds to an Artisanal Cheese Heist Nov 18, 2024

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Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing good news stories. The stories include the end of a 31-year treasure hunt for the Trail of the Golden Owl, Pennsylvania students breaking the egg drop world record, scientists growing a tree from a 1,000-year-old seed, an elaborate theft of artisanal cheddar cheese in the UK, and a unique baked potato-themed wedding reception. Johnny also promotes the premium subscription for ad-free listening and additional podcast content.
00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
00:18 The End of a 31-Year Treasure Hunt
01:28 Record-Breaking Egg Drop
02:03 Ancient Seed Sprouts New Life
02:48 The Great Cheese Heist
03:41 Bizarre Wedding Reception
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Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
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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
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.
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!
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Top Christmas Toys of the Year? The Fartblaster! (5 Good News Christmas Stories) Nov 16, 2024

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Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories, including the release of a new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' benefiting African initiatives, the year-round holiday spirit in Santa Claus, Indiana, a quirky Welsh Christmas tradition involving a horse's skull, the annual Santa Speedo Sprint in Albany, New York, and the top Christmas toys of the year like the Fart Blaster from 'Despicable Me 4'. The show also promotes a commercial-free subscription option and Johnny's other podcast, 'Daily Comedy News.'
00:00 Band Aid 2024
01:08 Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana
01:39 Welsh Christmas Tradition: The Gray Mare
02:47 Albany Santa Speedo Sprint and Chili Chowder Fest
03:14 Top Christmas Toys of the Year
04:01 Conclusion and Show Promotion
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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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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!
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Timothy Chalamet, Brewery Births and Record-Breaking Dog Walks Nov 15, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five feel-good stories: a baby born in a microbrewery parking lot with a beer named after him, a cheating scandal at the World Conker Championships, a mysterious safe dumped in Texas, a new world record for walking 38 dogs at once, and Timothy Chalamet's surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest.
00:00 Baby Born at Microbrewery
01:18 Controversy at the World Conker Championships
02:38 Mystery of the Abandoned Safe in Texas
03:07 Guinness World Record: Most Dogs Walked Simultaneously
03:57 Timothy Chalamet Lookalike Contest Chaos
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This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!
Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com
John’s free substack about the media: Media Thoughts
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support.
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
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.
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!
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World Record Cheese Ball Nov 13, 2024

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Join Johnny Mac as he brings you five intriguing and positive news stories. From a unique half-house sale in California to a new world record cheese ball in Mexico, there's no shortage of fascinating updates. Hear about the successful rescue of a runaway bull in McHenry County, the development of a handheld bacteria detection device for wounds, and the maiden voyage of the world's largest wind-powered cargo ship. Plus, learn how you can enjoy more content commercial-free. Don't miss out on these noteworthy stories!
00:00 Introduction and Today's Good News Stories
00:12 Half a House for Half a Million
00:36 World's Largest String Cheese Ball
01:04 Escaped Black Angus Bull Captured
01:44 New Bacteria Detection Method
02:18 Wind-Powered Cargo Ship's Historic Voyage
03:48 Conclusion and Additional Programs
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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
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.
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!
Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt Nov 11, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Highlights include a good Samaritan returning $12,000 to a senior, the Royal Navy returning lost sea turtles to their home, an 11-year-old girl's drawings inspiring a new playground, Skyline Chili setting a world record, and a Southwest Airlines pilot adopting a kitten during an animal rescue mission. Tune in for these feel-good news updates and more.
00:10 Good Samaritan Returns $12,000
01:07 Sea Turtles Rescued by Royal Navy
01:50 11-Year-Old Designs New Playground
02:29 Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt
03:04 Southwest Airlines' Animal Rescue Mission
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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
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.
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!
Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Christmas Selfie Land (5 Good News Christmas Stories) Nov 09, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories: Carmen's remarkable Christmas Selfie Land warehouse in the UK, Solvang's traditional Jewelfest celebrations, John Lewis's eco-friendly anti-glitter Christmas decorations, Jack Whitehall's holiday special on Amazon Prime Video, and the premiere of 'The Christmas Letter' movie featuring actors from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. These stories highlight creativity, community spirit, and festive cheer from around the world.
00:00 Introduction and Christmas Stories Overview
00:15 Carmen's Christmas Selfie Land
01:13 Solvang: The Second Best Christmas Town
01:40 John Lewis' Anti-Glitter Christmas Shop
02:25 Jack Whitehall's Christmas Special
03:13 The Christmas Letter Movie Premiere
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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
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.
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!
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Never feed the raccoons Nov 08, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five intriguing good news stories: a woman's escape from aggressive raccoons after decades of feeding them, actor Damien Lewis leading a flock of sheep across the River Thames in a historical reenactment, a festival in Cyprus creating a record-breaking 246-foot sausage kebab, a pair of adventurers walking across the nation of Tuvalu in under a minute, and the return of the World Egg Throwing Championships. Each story is filled with surprising twists and quirky details, ensuring an entertaining listen.
00:00 Raccoon Invasion
01:17 Damien Lewis and the London Sheep Drive
02:14 Record-Breaking Sausage Kebab in Cyprus
02:42 Walking Across Tuvalu in Under a Minute
03:32 World Egg Throwing Championships
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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
Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.
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!
Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

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