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
Wild Chimps Drink, Beer Hunts, Marathon Pickleball, and New Color
5/4/2025
Researchers from the University of Exeter recorded wild chimps sharing fermented fruit, suggesting social bonding through alcohol. In Belgium, the fifth annual beer hunt featured a prize of the winner's weight in beer. A team of pickleball enthusiasts broke the Guinness World Record by playing for 36 consecutive hours and raised $18,000 for a charity supporting organ donation. A dog named Buford helped locate a missing 2-year-old in the Arizona desert. Lastly, scientists from UC Berkeley and the University of Washington discovered a new color, Olo, a bluish-green hue with unprecedented saturation, made visible through advanced laser technology.
Duration:00:04:40
Giant Penguins, Origami Tests, and More (The Lost Episodes)
5/3/2025
In this lost episode Johnny Mack shares five uplifting tales. Highlights include Pesto the oversized penguin at Sea Life Melbourne, a new origami-based test for detecting infectious diseases, a finger-counting method improving children's math skills, the approval of a nasal spray flu vaccine by the FDA, and David Rush reclaiming his chopstick-throwing world record. Despite being older stories, they bring joy and positivity.
00:00 Introduction to The Lost Five Good News Stories
00:36 Pesto the Penguin: The Viral King
02:09 Innovative Origami Paper Sensors for Disease Detection
02:38 Finger Counting Method Boosts Math Skills in Children
03:22 FDA Approves Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
03:43 Record-Breaking Chopstick Thrower
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Duration:00:04:32
Dachshund Parade, Bottle Kicking and the Best Pizza is in Montreal?
5/1/2025
Johnny Mac shares five unique and positive news stories. Highlights include a Guinness World Record for the largest dachshund dog walk in Regensburg, Germany, an ancient English sport called bottle kicking, the best Neapolitan pizza winner from Montreal, collectible trading cards featuring elderly men in a Japanese community, and an extensive beach cleanup effort in New Jersey. Each story showcases community spirit and some unexpected twists, emphasizing the importance of connection and cleaning up our environment.
00:14 Largest Dachshund Parade
01:10 Traditional English Sport: Bottle Kicking
02:03 Best Naples Style Pizza in Montreal
03:07 Japanese Trading Cards Featuring Elders
04:21 New Jersey Beach Cleanup Highlights
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Duration:00:05:57
Uber's Lost and Found - is that your chainsaw?
4/29/2025
NASA launches a $3 million competition to recycle human waste in space to ensure sustainable future missions. A dog from Utah is found over a thousand miles away in Texas after going missing and is returned home thanks to community donations. Colossal Biosciences brings back the dire wolf from extinction using gene editing and ancient DNA. A chimpanzee mother at Sedgwick County Zoo bonds with her newborn after a C-section delivery. Finally, Uber's annual Lost and Found index reveals a list of unique items left behind in ride share cars, from live turtles to Viking drinking horns.
00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap
00:28 NASA's $3 Million Space Poop Challenge
01:20 Lost Dog Travels 1,000 Miles
01:59 Resurrecting the Dire Wolf
03:03 Chimpanzee Mother Meets Baby
03:32 Uber's Lost and Found: The Weirdest Items
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Duration:00:05:15
Loch Ness Monster Sighting, Donkey Escape. and a Quicksand Adventure!
4/27/2025
Johnny Macc shares five good things.. These include a Loch Ness Monster sighting in Scotland, a community chain in Michigan moving a bookstore one book at a time, a new Monopoly world record set in Australia, a successful search and rescue of a donkey in the United States, and a Michigan man who escapes quicksand and ends up defining his relationship. Tune in for these heartening and entertaining stories.
00:00 Loch Ness Monster Sighting
01:58 Community Bookstore Move in Michigan
02:49 World Record Monopoly Game in Australia
03:35 Rescue of Murti the Donkey
04:07 Michigan Man's Quicksand Adventure
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Duration:00:05:35
Titanic Relic Discovered
4/26/2025
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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Duration:00:05:02
The Woman with the World's Longest Tongue
4/24/2025
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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Duration:00:04:31
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