5 Good News Stories (Five Good News Stories)
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
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!
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Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Mom Avoids Ice Cream Jail
4/22/2025
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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Duration:00:04:11
Lost Loch Ness Camera Found! Did it spot Nessie?
4/20/2025
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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Duration:00:05:26
Judy Drench (The Lost Episodes)
4/19/2025
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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Duration:00:05:26
Sunshine the 19 year old cat returns home after 16 years!
4/17/2025
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
Duration:00:04:37
Advancements in Cancer Vaccines
4/15/2025
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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Duration:00:04:29
Police deliver Emergency Donuts following 911 call
4/13/2025
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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Duration:00:03:55
Don't do THIS on an airplane! (The Lost Episodes)
4/12/2025
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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Duration:00:04:30
Alaska Church Builds Tiny Homes for Homeless Seniors
4/10/2025
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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Duration:00:04:15
The $33 Nutella Croissant Craze
4/8/2025
Johnny Mac highlights a Trinity College student's campaign to stop inappropriate behavior towards the Molly Malone statue in Dublin. Next, he covers the preservation of the ancestral home of Harley-Davidson co-founder William C. Davidson in Scotland, thanks to a successful crowdfunding effort. The third story features cooperation between Argentina and Chile to protect the endangered Darwin's Rhea. Johnny then shares a humorous account of a North Carolina man scaring off a bear with a bear costume. Finally, he discusses a Liverpool cafe's introduction of a giant $33 Nutella croissant that has sparked curiosity and debate. Enjoy these feel-good stories and share the podcast with friends!
00:25 Campaign to Protect Dublin's Molly Malone Statue
01:58 Saving the Ancestral Home of Harley-Davidson Co-Founder
02:45 Conservation Efforts for Darwin's Rhea in Argentina and Chile
03:42 Man in Bear Costume Scares Off Real Bear
04:20 The $33 Nutella Croissant Craze
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Duration:00:05:35
A Light That Never Dies
4/6/2025
Highlights include the centennial bulb, a light bulb that has been burning for 124 years, an Australian man receiving a total artificial heart transplant, Tesco's initiative to give away expiring food to reduce waste, the conviction of two men who stole a $6.2 million golden toilet, and the unique funeral of Paul Broom, who was buried in a Snickers-themed coffin.
00:11 The Centennial Bulb: A Light That Never Dies
01:40 Historic Artificial Heart Transplant
02:04 Tesco's Fight Against Food Waste
02:42 The Golden Toilet Heist
03:38 A Snickers-Themed Farewell
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Duration:00:04:18
Most Popular Baby Names of the NEXT 10 Years
4/3/2025
Johnny Mac shares five positive news stories. Joe discovers a well-preserved Iguanodon footprint on a UK beach. A free children's bookstore opens in Maryland aiming to improve literacy among underserved children. Stanford chemists develop a scalable method to remove atmospheric CO2, potentially mitigating climate change. Conservationists save Darwin's frogs from extinction, celebrating new births at the London Zoo. Baby name experts predict the fastest rising names for the next decade. Tune in for these uplifting stories and more!
00:00 Dinosaur Discovery
00:59 Free Children's Bookstore in Maryland
01:30 Stanford's Carbon Capture Breakthrough
02:19 Saving Darwin's Frogs from Extinction
02:45 Trending Baby Names for the Next Decade
Duration:00:04:05
Man finally reads magazine he bought in 1985...here's why
4/1/2025
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: A 58-year-old man learns to read and finally enjoys a magazine he bought in 1985, a woman buys a sentimental porch bench from her late father's house, a Swiss politician is fined for buying pink water guns, researchers discover health benefits of camel milk, and Montana volunteers, known as the 'Bar Fairies', reward responsible drivers to honor a victim of drunk driving. 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! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
00:12 Man Learns to Read at Age 58
01:14 A Sentimental Porch Bench
02:31 Swiss Politician Fined for Pink Water Guns
03:07 Health Benefits of Camel Milk
03:34 Montana Bar Fairies' Tribute
Duration:00:04:22
Loch Ness Monster Sightings Analyzed PLUS The Most Beautiful Thing In The World is YOU
3/30/2025
Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, starting with St. Andrew's University's research on Loch Ness monster sightings. He also highlights a bike repair initiative for refugees in Evanston and revolutionary gene therapy that helps blind children see. Furthermore, he tells the touching tale of a family adopting three dogs from a shelter and discusses a viral TikTok story where a pilot left a romantic note for a passenger. 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! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
00:12 Loch Ness Monster Sightings Analyzed
02:07 Mike's Bicycle Donations for Refugees
03:00 Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Blindness
03:30 Heartwarming Dog Adoption Story
04:35 Pilot's Note to Passenger Sparks Debate
Duration:00:05:17
Steve Carell's Prom Surprise
3/27/2025
Johnny Mac presents five uplifting stories, starting with Steve Carell's surprise announcement that a nonprofit will pay for L.A. high school seniors' prom tickets. The episode also discusses scientific research on obesity genes in both dogs and humans. Additionally, a river in England gains legal rights as a living entity, UK musicians protest proposed copyright laws with a silent album, and the Upside Down House opens in Bristol, offering a unique Instagram-worthy experience. 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! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
00:00 Steve Carell's Surprise for Seniors
01:13 Obesity Genes Discovered in Dogs and Humans
02:39 Legal Rights for a River in England
02:58 UK's Proposed Copyright Law and Musicians' Silent Protest
03:32 The Upside Down House in Bristol
Duration:00:04:12
Ovechkin's NHL Goals for Childhood Cancer, Antique Love Letters, Whale Songs, Seed Vault Additions, and Walnuts for Brain Health
3/25/2025
An NHL player pledges to donate money for each goal scored to fund childhood cancer research. A couple discovers 100-year-old love letters under their floorboards hinting at an affair. Humpback whales are singing more, indicating a good mood and successful foraging. Over 100,000 African seeds are added to the Global Seed Vault to preserve crop diversity. Lastly, a study shows that eating walnuts at breakfast can improve cognitive function. Enjoy these uplifting stories and more!
00:00 NHL Goals Record
01:27 Scandalous Messages Discovered
02:13 Humpback Whales Singing More
03:02 Global Seed Vault Update
03:25 Walnuts Boost Brain Function
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Duration:00:04:24
Scotland is NOT banning cats!
3/23/2025
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories. First, the Scottish government reassures the public that there are no plans to ban cats despite concerns over their impact on wildlife. Next, Krakow's fire-spitting dragon sculpture takes a break due to high gas consumption. In New York, a zoo auctions artwork created by its animals. An opossum in Nebraska eats an entire Costco chocolate mousse cake and requires rehabilitation. Finally, thousands of chopsticks spill onto a California highway, creating a humorous traffic hazard. Enjoy these feel-good stories and share the joy with friends!
00:11 Scottish Government Clarifies Cat Ban Rumors
01:28 Krakow's Fire-Spitting Dragon Takes a Break
02:23 New York Zoo's Animal Art Auction
02:52 Nebraska Opossum's Chocolate Mousse Cake Adventure
04:17 California Highway Patrol's Chopstick Cleanup
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Duration:00:05:06
Cat and Lamb named Couple of the Year
3/20/2025
In this episode, Johnny Mac highlights five uplifting stories: Mazazik the cat and Bagel the lamb win Couple of the Year at the Odessa Zoo; a Mississippi police chase for a runaway emu; Jonathan sets a new world record for the fastest round of disc golf; a Norwegian seafood company offers a reward for catching escaped salmon; and Nicole finds love through a psychic's prediction on Etsy. Join Johnny as he shares these delightful tales and more. 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! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
00:10 Couple of the Year at Odessa Zoo
00:45 Mississippi's Felony Fleeing Emu
01:26 World's Fastest Round of Disc Golf
02:17 Norwegian Salmon Escape
03:15 Psychic Prediction Leads to Love
Duration:00:04:58
Hero Dogs, Lab-Grown Pet Treats, and More
3/18/2025
In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories, including a near-death rescue from an alligator in Florida where Jay Leno fans played heroes, and the introduction of lab-grown pet treats in the UK. He highlights a woman who has journaled daily for 90 years, a runaway dog named Scrim who became a folk hero in New Orleans, and the heartfelt retirement of two therapy dogs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Tune in for tales of bravery, innovation, and heartwarming animal stories.
00:11 Heroic Alligator Rescue in Florida
01:32 Lab-Grown Meat for Pets Hits the Market
02:03 90 Years of Daily Journaling
02:50 The Legend of Scrim, the Runaway Dog
04:13 Retirement of Therapy Service Dogs
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Duration:00:05:10
Whale Swallows Kayaker!
3/16/2025
Join Johnny Mac as he shares five remarkable and uplifting good news stories. From a thrilling kayaking encounter with a humpback whale to innovative coral restoration projects by Ohio State researchers, this episode highlights extraordinary events and impactful initiatives. It also covers heartwarming stories like a young girl and her cleft-lipped dog, a Brazilian couple celebrating 84 years of marriage, and a hidden historical sketch below the Lincoln Memorial. Tune in for a dose of positivity and fascinating news!
00:00 Introduction and Kayaking Adventure
01:27 Innovative Coral Restoration
02:25 Heartwarming Cleft Lip Story
02:57 Record-Breaking Marriage
03:33 Lincoln Memorial's Hidden Secrets
Duration:00:04:53
Judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters
3/13/2025
Join Johnny Mac as he recounts five uplifting and fascinating news stories. A 104-year-old woman fulfills her bucket list dream by visiting a jail, archaeologists in Denmark discover a rare Roman helmet, hazardous taxidermy specimens in South Dakota find new homes, a Michigan judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters to discourage theft, and a man in France gets fined for using a speakerphone in a train station. Tune in for these unique and positive updates. 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! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:11 104-Year-Old Woman Visits Jail
00:46 Roman Helmet Found in Denmark
01:52 Taxidermy Animals Relocated Due to Arsenic
02:41 Michigan Judge's Unique Punishment for Shoplifters
03:25 Man Fined for Using Speakerphone in Train Station
04:05 Conclusion and Farewell
Duration:00:04:10