5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun

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We figured out who ate the chocolate...you'll be shocked! Also the winner of Best Baguette Feb 16, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five good news stories. First, a local mystery regarding half-eaten chocolates and candy wrappers was solved when footage of the culprits - neighborhood squirrels - was captured. Second, three elderly King penguins receive the world's first cataracts removal treatment via custom-made lenses. Next, the unique friendship between Crystal and Dave that lead to a life-saving kidney donation is revealed. Fourth, we explore the competitive world of French bakers in the prestigious Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Francaise. Finally, the Hambone Award, an unusual accolade for the most unusual pet insurance claim, which was won by a cat named Giles who got stuck in a sofa bed.
The Mystery of the Chocolate Littering Squirrels
Penguins with Cataracts Get Custom Lenses
A Heartwarming Story of Friendship and Kidney Donation
The Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Francaise
The Hambone Award for the Most Unusual Pet Insurance Claim
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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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Good News for Valentine's Day - Chocolate might be good for you! Feb 14, 2024

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Happy Valentine's Day.
The potential health benefits of chocolate, specifically dark chocolate, are explored. A heartwarming story is shared about a 104-year-old US Marine veteran who received thousands of Valentine's Day cards thanks to a social media campaign.
NASA has predicted a possible asteroid hit on Valentine’s Day 2046 a
The Health Debate Around Chocolate
The Heartwarming Story of Major Bill
A Potential Asteroid Threat on Valentine's Day
The World's Most Romantic Village
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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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Around the World without Flying, Butterfly Rebound, and Underwater Living Feb 12, 2024

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Johnny Mac shares five positive stories in this episode. Danish traveler Thor Peterson completes a trip around the world without flying. A ten-year-old, inspired by a man's kindness crusade, undertakes his own acts of kindness. Bay Area's Andy Wang takes cleanup duties into his own hands, improving local dumping sites. Monarch butterfly populations see a significant boost in numbers after previous declines. Lastly, Dr. Joseph DeTourie ('Dr. Deepsea') breaks the world record by living underwater for 100 days, studying the effects of high pressure on the human body.
Thor Peterson's Incredible Journey Around the World
Max's 10 Acts of Kindness Inspired by Brian
Andy Wang's Mission to Clean Up the Bay Area
The Resurgence of Monarch Butterflies
Dr. Deep Sea's Underwater Adventure
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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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The Banana Peeling Elephant, Neil the Seal, and a Dog Q Test Feb 09, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming stories about: a local seal named Neil causing a stir in Tasmania, a hilarious speed dating event at a local library, an intelligent elephant in a Berlin Zoo, a dog photographer's new initiative for mental health organizations, and a fun Dog IQ test for viewers to try at home. He keeps the audience entertained with his play-by-play narration, normalizing laughter in the face of life's unexpected moments.
Neil the Seal: Tasmania's New Celebrity
Senior Citizens Speed Dating at the Library
Peng Fa: The Banana Peeling Elephant
DogWalks: A Mental Health Initiative
The Dog IQ Test: How Smart is Your Pooch?
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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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Spy Pigeons, Amelia Earhart's Plane, and the World's Largest Ferris Wheel Feb 07, 2024

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A pigeon suspected of espionage by Indian police is set free after it is revealed to be a racing bird from Taiwan.
Deep Sea Vision, an ocean exploration company, may have discovered Amelia Earhart's Lockheed 10E Electra aircraft, potentially solving one of history's greatest mysteries. The Loose Ends Project, a non-profit, completes unfinished knitting projects left by deceased loved ones.
Also mentioned is the innovative 'Doll for All' initiative, creating dolls that represent disabled children.
Lastly, South Korea is set to have the world's largest Ferris wheel, the Seoul Twin Eye, breaking records and offering rides to over 1,400 people at once, with construction set to begin in 2025.
The Tale of the Spy Pigeon
The Mystery of Amelia Earhart's Plane
The Heartwarming Loose Ends Project
The Doll for All: A New Inclusive Toy
The World's Largest Ferris Wheel in South Korea
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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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Money-Eating Dogs, Bird Conservation, and Fuel From Poo Feb 05, 2024

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In this feel-good news episode, we first share the story of how a couple recovered their $4,000 after their dog ate the cash, recount the conservation efforts in Ecuador protecting 10% of the world's bird species, and discuss Australia's largest release of captive bred seahorses. We also feature the climate change protest songs by New York City based Indie Soul band, 'Melt'. Lastly, we spotlight the innovation of jet fuel made entirely from human waste. Enjoy these uplifting tales - and don't forget to tell a friend about our program!
The Dog Ate the Money: A Bizarre Tale
Conservation Efforts: Protecting Bird Species in Ecuador
Saving White's Seahorses: Australia's Iconic Species
Indie Soul Band: Danceable Protest Songs about Climate Change
Innovative Green Energy: Jet Fuel from Human Waste
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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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Alligator Denied Entry to Baseball Game PLUS Giant Tumbleweeds take over highways Feb 02, 2024

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In this episode, Johnny Mac discusses five good news stories. First, a giant tumbleweed reminiscent of 'Tumblegeddon' in 2020, was seen in California. Next, the discovery of a fossil of a juvenile Tyrannosaur, Gorgosaurus labratus, with useful insights into its behavior and diet. Third, The Peter McCallum Cancer Center's research yields positive results with a particular drug combination for bowel cancer. Fourth, Biden Administration's $110 million funding for safety measures to reduce road accidents involving wildlife across 17 U.S states. Lastly, the curious case of a pet alligator, Wally, being denied entry at a Phillies baseball game.
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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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Your next house could be built with dirty diapers Jan 31, 2024

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Johnny Mac discusses scientific and mathematical discoveries such as a new 'Einstein' shape – a 13-sided figure dubbed 'the hat' – that can tile a flat surface without repetition. Two heartwarming human interest stories are also included: Petra Jenny's Amelia Air, which helps transport rescued dogs to safe shelters, and Daniel Durek's successful pottery studio, Danny D's Mud Shop, built up from an Instagram experiment. Also highlighted, Stacey's leap of faith into gardening as a therapeutic sanctuary while her husband fights lung cancer, and an innovative approach from Japanese scientists who are using recycled diapers to replace sand in the concrete production process.
Discovering the Einstein Shape
Petra's Dog Rescue Mission
Daniel's Pottery Business Journey
Stacey's Healing Garden
Innovative Use of Dirty Diapers
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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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We found the missing Space Tomato PLUS What ever happened to Bat Kid? Jan 29, 2024

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A missing tomato grown in a NASA experiment has been finally found, a group of strangers named the 'Delta Six' form a bond over a voucher deal at the airport, Colorado begins a voter-approved wolf reintroduction program, a New York woman raises enough money to pay off millions in medical debt after her death, and an update on Miles, the boy who became 'Bat Kid' for a day with Make-A-Wish is now cancer-free and living a regular life.
The Missing Tomato in Space
The Delta Six: An Unexpected Bond
Wolves Return to Colorado
A Legacy of Debt Relief
Bat Kid: A Hero's Journey
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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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Daughter's Secret Kidney Donation to Dad, a woman pets a penguin and an update on the Loch Ness Monster Jan 26, 2024

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We delve into the personal journey of a brave daughter who donated her kidney to her father; highlight efforts by the Ocean Cleanup to tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch; revel in a poignant story about an electrician who helped a woman to hear her departed mom's voice; cheer on as a grandmother gets to pet her favourite animal, the Penguin, at SeaWorld; and finally, provides an update on the Loch Ness Monster sightings. T
Daughter's Secret Kidney Donation to Dad
Ocean Cleanup's Record-Breaking Trash Extraction
Restoring a Mother's Voice: An Electrician's Kind Act
A Penguin Lover's Dream Come True
Loch Ness Monster: The Mystery Continues
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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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