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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

Olivia Rodrigo's New Initiative PLUS a woman's boyfriend steals her toilet!

2024-04-1507:22

Johnny Mac delivers five heartwarming news stories ranging from a Barbie rescued from a river auctioned for over $1,000 to fund cleanup efforts, to Olivia Rodrigo's initiative to donate proceeds from her Canadian tour to women's shelters. Additionally, a biotech company's breakthrough in bio 3D printed windpipes offers new hope in medical science. A curious tale follows a man who bought a house on Amazon and found it too small to live in, planning to use it for Airbnb instead. The segment closes with a humorous story of a woman who woke up to find her toilet stolen by her ex-boyfriend, a licensed plumber, prompting an unexpected adventure to Taco Bell for bathroom use. The episode is a mix of humor, innovation, and philanthropy.

Cicada Rain - you don't wanna know. PLUS Dolphins getting high on Puffer Fish!

2024-04-1208:10

Dolphins' Puffer Fish High: A Surprising DiscoveryHeartwarming Act of Kindness by a School Bus DriverCan Your Dog Really Understand You?The Curious Case of Cats and CucumbersThe Fascinating World of Cicadas

That's not a sick hedgehog, it's a hat

2024-04-1007:36

Johnny Mac presents five intriguing and heartwarming news stories. The topics range from a baseball team's controversial mascot named after a weight-loss drug, to a traditional waiter's race in Paris aimed at promoting the upcoming Summer Olympics. Additionally, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence in healthcare are highlighted, showcasing a new AI model that can detect diseases and tumors in early stages. Another story touches on a controversial wedding where guests were charged a hefty fee to attend, leading to a social media uproar.Lastly, a humorous yet touching account of a woman mistaking a woolly hat for a sick baby hedgehog ends the episode on a lighter note. T

Eclipse Fun Facts, an Earthquake Vasectomy and the world's oldest man

2024-04-0808:52

Eclipse Day: Fun Facts and Viewing TipsA Quirky Earthquake Story During a VasectomyThe World's Oldest Man Shares His SecretPresidential Palace Cats: Mexico's Living Fixed AssetsFlight Delay Fiasco: A Bathroom Dilemma

Mike Tyson's Edible Ears and Groundhog Parenting

2024-04-0507:09

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting and humorous news stories. These include Mike Tyson's launch of a unique cannabis edible shaped like bitten ears, reminiscent of his infamous fight with Evander Holyfield. In a lucky turn of events in England, Richard Brock finds a valuable gold nugget during a treasure hunt. The 'I am not a typo' campaign advocates for the recognition of unique names in technology autocorrect systems.Comedian Ed Gamble is compelled to replace a hot dog with a cucumber in his subway ad campaign due to junk food advertising regulations.Lastly, Puxatawnyi Phil and Phyllis, the groundhog couple, have welcomed two baby groundhogs, sparking a suggestion to name one 'Dorito'.

Samba the Parrot evades Hawks! A venomous snake makes it downtown! Antartica's Post office is hiring!

2024-04-0307:48

The first story highlights the Girls Auto Clinic, a Pennsylvania-based service offering car care memberships, education, and hands-on mechanic workshops specifically for women, alongside unique amenities like a nail salon.Next, an 11-year-old named Harrison is celebrated for raising $81,000 through patriotic popsicle sales to support history projects about Pearl Harbor, aiming to include stories of underrepresented heroes.The third story tells of Samba, a 15-year-old Catalina McCaw, who was safely returned to its owner after fending off hawks, thanks to the enticement of a bag of chips.The fourth story provides relief as a venomous snake causing alarm in a Dutch town was safely captured and relocated by its owner.Lastly, the world's southernmost post office at Port Lockroy, Antarctica, is looking to hire three employees to manage post and a penguin colony during the Southern Hemisphere summer, despite challenging living conditions.

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5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun