5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun

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The McDonald's Order Experiment - a burger with nothing, not even the burger

2024-05-3106:44

In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: Max the Cat receives an honorary degree from Vermont State University, the Seva Collective Food Pantry in Santa Ana provides free groceries to those in need, 21-year-old Bailey brings joy and fitness to senior homes through boxing lessons, a rural volunteer fire department receives a $500,000 donation for new equipment, and a McDonald's fan humorously pranks the restaurant with a bizarre triple cheeseburger order.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show!

William Shatner's Space Record broken

2024-05-2906:22

In this episode of '5 Good News Stories,' host Johnny Mac shares heartwarming and inspiring stories. David set a new Guinness World Record by catching and putting on five t-shirts in 46.09 seconds. A new vaccine patch shows promise in protecting kids from measles. A police dog, Mercury, heroically finds a missing 85-year-old woman. Sean Cummings raises over $83,000 to eliminate school lunch debts in honor of his late wife. Finally, Ed Dwight fulfills his dream of going to space at the age of 90, breaking the record for the oldest person in space. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show!

The Giraffe and the Chiropractor

2024-05-2708:18

Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing news stories in this episode. He starts with a chiropractor helping a giraffe named Jerry with jaw adjustments. Next, he reveals research that shows watching sports benefits the brain. He discusses the activation of a massive CO2 vacuum in Iceland that helps combat climate change. Then, he tells the story of a Texas family turning their land into a park instead of selling it to developers. Finally, he wraps up with a humorous story about a Chinese zoo showing painted chow chow dogs as pandas. Tune in for these delightful and uplifting stories.The Giraffe and the Chiropractor: A Unique TaleThe Surprising Benefits of Watching SportsInnovations in Climate Solutions: The CO2 VacuumA Texas Family's Legacy: Turning Land into a ParkHumorous Zoo Story: Pandas or Dogs?Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show!

We Appreciate You with this Cremation Coupon

2024-05-2407:29

Johnny Mac brings five uplifting and amusing stories. Highlights include an engagement ring found 54 years later, the discovery of sperm whale communication patterns, a lottery winner's double luck, an orangutan using medicinal plants, and a teacher receiving a cremation coupon during Teacher Appreciation Week. Heartwarming Tales of Lost and FoundDeciphering the Sperm Whale Phonetic AlphabetDouble Lottery Win: A Stroke of LuckOrangutans and the Origins of MedicineWacky Gifts: The Cremation Coupon StoryUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show!

The Legendary Cheese Ball Man of NYC

2024-05-2206:52

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five delightful and quirky good news stories. Highlights include the Cheeseball Man entertaining a large crowd in Union Square by eating an entire jar of cheese balls, a bison sighting in Wisconsin, a Boston Marathon runner reuniting with his wife mid-race, the unveiling of a new remote-controlled pill bot for disease detection, and a furious neighbor finally getting revenge on a parking spot thief. Chuddy wraps up the show with some humor and a call to subscribe for more fun, commercial-free content.The Legendary Cheese Ball Man of NYCBison on the Loose in WisconsinA Heartwarming Marathon MomentInnovations in Health: The Pill BotNeighborhood Drama: The Parking Spot Saga

The Techno Train PLUS Jax the Horse sets off a false alarm

2024-05-2006:53

The first story is an amusing incident where Jax the horse playfully triggered a fire alarm, causing a brief scare at a farm in Westchester. Next, PBS Kids has enhanced accessibility by offering programs in American Sign Language, with six series including Arthur and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood dubbed into ASL, and more tailored features for neurodiverse and visually impaired kids. The third story details how the NFL draft donated stage materials to local nonprofits like the Detroit Dog Rescue, aiding in building better facilities for animals. The fourth story offers a simple hack to keep flies out of the house using essential oils like peppermint. Lastly, the techno train event in Nuremberg, Germany, offers a unique experience with dance cars and DJs entertaining passengers on a round trip, illustrating an innovative use of public transport for entertainment. Horseplay Causes Fire Alarm ScarePBS Kids Embraces American Sign LanguageNFL Draft Materials Benefit Local NonprofitsExpert Tips to Keep Flies Out of Your HomeTechno Train: A Unique Party Experience Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

The Unbelievable KFC Scented Perfume AND A Cat's Incredible Journey in an Amazon Box

2024-05-1706:29

This script covers five unique good news stories ranging from a KFC scented perfume called Eau de BBQ, designed to evoke the smell and taste of barbecue, as part of a crispy chicken filet sandwich promotion, to the miraculous story of a cat accidentally shipped to California in an Amazon return box, who was eventually reunited with its owner. It also highlights an Earth Day initiative where over 13,000 ladybugs were released by students and teachers to learn about life cycles and the environment, the repatriation of a stolen ancient Egyptian statue fragment of Ramses II, and a couple living off-the-grid in the Louisiana swamp, embracing a life surrounded by nature and wildlife. The Unbelievable KFC Scented PerfumeA Cat's Incredible Journey in an Amazon Box Celebrating Earth Day with 13,000 LadybugsHistoric Repatriation of Ramses II Statue FragmentLife Off the Grid: Swamp Living with Tara and KeithGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

Bark Air - first class air travel for dogs

2024-05-1508:25

Bark Air introduces the first luxury air travel experience for dogs, offering services from London to New York and New York to LA, complete with onboard amenities tailored for canine comfort. A touching story follows of Freya, who received a wedding day card from her deceased father, leaving wedding guests emotional. A large-scale whale rescue effort south of Perth saw 130 out of 160 stranded pilot whales returned to the sea. Centenarian Hamilton Logan takes on a 100-kilometer walk challenge in his 100th year to raise funds for the Hawks Bay rescue helicopter, reflecting on a life well-lived and the importance of giving back. Lastly, the capture and safe return of a zebra, named Z, who had escaped in western Washington, concluding with a highlight that listeners can subscribe for commercial-free episodes on the Apple Podcast app.First Class Flights for Furry Friends: Introducing Bark AirA Heartfelt Letter from Beyond: A Bride's Precious Wedding GiftA Massive Whale Rescue Operation South of Perth100 Kilometers at 100 Years Old: Hamilton Logan's Inspiring JourneyThe Great Zebra Escape: A Wild Chase in Western Washington Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

Snakes in Pants! A Surprising Airport Security Find

2024-05-1307:30

Sea Lions Take Over Fisherman's WharfThe Fans First Act: A Fight Against Hidden FeesMiraculous Quadruplets: A One in 70 Million ChanceMysterious Money Finds in OhioSnakes in Pants: A Surprising Airport Security FindGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

The World's Largest Hot Dog. Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts and a Mystery Song ID'd!

2024-05-1009:18

The World's Largest Hot Dog Art Installation Innovations in Synthetic Diamond Production Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts The Lawn Defender: A Sprinkler Story The Mystery of the 80s Song Unraveled Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

The Case of the Misleading Movie Beer PLUS A Green (not golden) Retriever

2024-05-0806:42

This episode of '5 Good News Stories' hosted by Johnny Mac covers a range of uplifting tales including Donna setting a new world record for the longest abdominal plank, Samaritans rescuing Sam from a burning car, a groundbreaking study on cannabis reducing cognitive decline, a lawsuit over beer quantity misrepresentation in Texas, and a rare lime green puppy born to a golden retriever. World Record Planking AchievementHeroic Samaritans Save a LifeCannabis and Cognitive Health StudyThe Case of the Misleading Movie BeerThe Rare Green Puppy PhenomenonGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

The Other Taylor Swift

2024-05-0608:16

Johnny Ma delivers five heartwarming stories: a romantic plane proposal where the captain proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend mid-flight; the relocation of Asian elephants from Australia's Taronga Zoo to a larger, mixed-species habitat in South Australia; a scientific insight into the heart-shaped feature on Pluto, thought to be caused by a slow, angled impact; the recovery and thriving of two Bengal tigers, rescued from the situation highlighted in the 'Tiger King' series; and the amusing identity mix-up of Taylor J. Swift, who shares his name with the famous pop singer. A High-Flying Proposal: Love in the Skies Elephants on the Move: A New Home for Tang, Mo, and Pak Boon The Heart of Pluto: A Cosmic Phenomenon From Tiger King to California: A Tale of Two Tigers The Other Taylor Swift: A Name's TaleGet all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

50,000 bees in the wall, 50,000 bees! Take one down, pass it around...

2024-05-0309:28

Highlights include Mike, the alligator trapper, capturing an eight-foot alligator barefoot and showcasing it to a cheering crowd. The script humorously touches on 'savage seagulls' in Britain, forming gangs and causing chaos, with characters like Bugsy Seagull and Steven Seagull. Another story involves a Nigerian chess champion, Tunde, who broke the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for 60 hours in Times Square, raising $22,000 in the process. Additionally, an infamous 'rat hole' in a Chicago sidewalk, which became a local spectacle, was removed, illustrating community and government response to viral social media. The episode also discusses a peculiar incident where over 50,000 bees were found in a toddler's bedroom wall, turning a nightmare into a real-life 'monster' scenario. Johnny Mac addresses a negative review about the ad ratio on his podcast.Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

A Birthday Invitation Gone Horribly Wrong and Inside the D.C. Trivia Cheating Scandal

2024-05-0109:28

First, an elephant escapes from a local circus in Butte, Montana, amusing the community before being safely returned. The second story humorously recounts how the Petite Hermitage Hotel in West California gains popularity by cleverly responding to negative online reviews.Next, Ethan Levine embarks on a quest to set a Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown, aiming to reach or surpass the 40-pitch benchmark. Following that, a mom accidentally sends a birthday party e-invite to all 487 of her phone contacts, leading to a relatable mix-up. Lastly, a Washington D.C. trivia night faces a cheating scandal, shaking the community and leading to a memorable singalong.Unusual Sighting in Montana: Elephant on the Loose!Hotel Mocks Disgruntled Guests with Witty RepliesQuest for a Guinness Record: Most Ceremonial First PitchesE-vite Mishap: A Birthday Invitation Gone WrongInside the D.C. Trivia Cheating ScandalSubscribe for More Good News and Comedy

The Great Cow Escape, Mouse Utopia and The Accidental Divorce

2024-04-2907:58

The Great Cow Escape: A Tale of Clever CowsWhale Communication Breakthrough: Talking to HumpbacksCreating a Mouse Utopia: Simon Dell's Mouse VillageInnovative Wildlife Management: Alaska's Robotic PredatorThe Accidental Divorce: A Click Gone Wrong

The Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Rooftop Cat

2024-04-2607:10

Scrabble Gets a Friendly MakeoverWheels for Winners: Biking for Good in Wisconsin Discovering a New Blue Gecko Species Global Life Expectancy on the RiseThe Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Cat

Ninja the 90 year old soccer sensation

2024-04-2408:40

A newborn fox at the Richmond Wildlife Center is raised with minimal human contact, using a unique method where caretakers wear fox costumes. Adidas plans to donate over $150 million from Yeezy sales to anti-racism organizations after ending their partnership with Kanye West. A high school student, Selena Zhang, invents a solar and AI-powered trap to combat the invasive lanternfly in the Northeast. Providence College students raise funds for their beloved overnight security guard, James, to visit his family in Nigeria for the first time in over a decade. Lastly, 90-year-old Mike Fisher, nicknamed Ninja, makes headlines for his outstanding performance in walking football, scoring multiple goals against much younger opponents.

The world's record poo and the mystery of why the horse didn't board the train

2024-04-2207:51

The tales include a pilot and his dog surviving a plane crash off the California coast and swimming to safety, Anouk Gournier setting a new rope climbing record at the Eiffel Tower, the birth of the 250th California Condor chick at the San Diego Zoo signaling a conservation success, a horse that wandered into an Australian train station during heavy rain and was safely returned to its owner, and the discovery of the largest fossilized human turd from a 9th-century Viking, highlighting an unusual piece of history now displayed at the Jorvik Viking Center in York, England.

Marooned sailors spell out HELP and it worked - PLUS what to do if attacked by a cow

2024-04-1908:10

A mass wedding ceremony during a total eclipse in Ohio Town, the rescue of three stranded men on a Pacific island using palm leaves to spell out 'HELP', the development of a new cancer-detecting blood test called Galeri, the story of Roger, a playful Labrador who became a hero in earthquake rescue efforts in Taiwan, and humorous advice on what to do if attacked by a cow.

Should you pick heads or tails? The answer!

2024-04-1708:21

Celebrating Erna the Duck's Remarkable MilestoneCow on the Traffic CamSpace Debris Mystery: A Close Encounter in FloridaBreaking Records as a Human FountainCoin Toss Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds

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5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun