Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun

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Every day the news feels heavy. 5 Good News Stories is your daily antidote — five short, uplifting stories about human kindness, scientific breakthroughs, unexpected heroes, and moments that remind you the world isn't as broken as the headlines suggest. Hosted by John McDermott, each episode is under 10 minutes and designed to start your morning right or reset your afternoon. If you're looking for a positive news podcast, a feel-good daily listen, or just five minutes of happiness — this is your show. New episode every day. Follow wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Marooned sailors spell out HELP and it worked - PLUS what to do if attacked by a cow 19.04.2024

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.  5 Good News Stories is a...

Should you pick heads or tails? The answer! 17.04.2024

Celebrating Erna the Duck's Remarkable Milestone Cow on the Traffic Cam Space Debris Mystery: A Close Encounter in Florida Breaking Records as a Human Fountain Coin Toss Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds   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...

Olivia Rodrigo's New Initiative PLUS a woman's boyfriend steals her toilet! 15.04.2024

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...

Cicada Rain - you don't wanna know. PLUS Dolphins getting high on Puffer Fish! 12.04.2024

Dolphins' Puffer Fish High: A Surprising Discovery Heartwarming Act of Kindness by a School Bus Driver Can Your Dog Really Understand You? The Curious Case of Cats and Cucumbers The Fascinating World of Cicadas   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....

That's not a sick hedgehog, it's a hat 10.04.2024

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...

Eclipse Fun Facts, an Earthquake Vasectomy and the world's oldest man 08.04.2024

Eclipse Day: Fun Facts and Viewing Tips A Quirky Earthquake Story During a Vasectomy The World's Oldest Man Shares His Secret Presidential Palace Cats: Mexico's Living Fixed Assets Flight Delay Fiasco: A Bathroom Dilemma 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...

Mike Tyson's Edible Ears and Groundhog Parenting 05.04.2024

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. I n 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 technolo...

Samba the Parrot evades Hawks! A venomous snake makes it downtown! Antartica's Post office is hiring! 03.04.2024

 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...

The Porcupines have escaped! 01.04.2024

Two women in Florida are attempting to set a Guinness world record by driving 500 miles in toy cars, raising money for animal charities along the way. Researchers in France have discovered why humans are naturally inclined to dance, attributing the phenomenon to the effect of syncopation on the brain. In Toronto, bald eagles are nesting for the first time in recorded history, marking a conservatio...

51 slices of bacon please, and can you put that on a roll? 29.03.2024

I missed World Nap Day! A successful coral reef restoration project in Indonesia, demonstrating a full recovery within four years A historical note found in Belgium revealing the harsh working conditions of 1940 and offering advice to future generations Research at Chernobyl showing certain worms' resilience to radiation, contributing to cancer research And a quirky story about a man in the UK who...

Harry Potter and the Profitable Misprint 27.03.2024

A rare Harry Potter book proof copy that sold for over $17,000 due to a misspelling, Christian Bale's initiative to support foster siblings with affordable housing, an overview of the Amache National Historic Site to preserve Japanese American history, a couple converting a school bus into a sustainable mobile home, and a peculiar case of mummified monkeys found in a traveler's luggage.  5 Good Ne...

Wolfgang Van Halen gets it done! 25.03.2024

This script shares five positive news stories covering a range of topics from an unexpected discovery by a magnet fisherman to heartwarming care at the Houston Zoo. The first story celebrates a magnet fisherman who found a potentially medieval sword in a river, sparking interest and eventually leading to its donation to a museum amidst legal considerations. Next, the extraordinary care given to a...

How to fall asleep, you have underwear on your head, Willie Wonka disaster and Jon Stewart's heartfelt goodbye 22.03.2024

Uplifting Updates for Women's History Month and Beyond This episode, hosted by Johnny Mac, celebrates Women's History Month and Barbie's 65th birthday with the announcement of new exceptional women dolls in its Role Models Collection, introducing girls to inspiring stories. Jon Stewart's heartfelt farewell to his dog Dipper led to an influx of donations to Animal Haven, a local shelter from which...

Is that a snake in your pants? Why yes it is! 20.03.2024

Johnny Mac presents five uplifting news stories. First, the 18th-century Crooked House Pub in England, which burned down last July, must be reconstructed by the owners to its original lopsided design by February 2027, as mandated by the local council. Secondly, volunteer efforts in the UK have saved at least 115,000 amphibians from road fatalities during their breeding season migrations. Third, Pa...

Take A Cold Shower 18.03.2024

A 15-minute cold shower can potentially help one lose up to 350 calories by activating brown adipose tissue and increasing metabolic rate. The second story highlights Charlotte’s initiative, Loved Before, a soft toy adoption agency in London, which refurbishes and resells donated stuffed animals, with half of the profits going to charity. The third news item reveals the discovery of the SS Nemesis...

Kevin Bacon the pig lured by Oreos PLUS The Wild World of the Florida Man Games 15.03.2024

Johnny Mac delivers a light-hearted roundup of good news, featuring the wild antics at the Florida Man Games with events inspired by real Florida news stories, a dog heroically finding help at doggy daycare after a car accident, the anticipation for the upcoming Great American total solar eclipse, the exciting sighting of a grey whale off the New England coast thought to be extinct for over 200 ye...

But we didn't order a new roof. 13.03.2024

In this episode of '5 Good News Stories,' Johnny Mac shares a collection of heartwarming and inspiring tales that bring a little more positivity into the world. The stories feature an accidental roof replacement that ended on a positive note, a significant scientific breakthrough at Pennsylvania State University where scientists have successfully 3D printed human skin tissue for wound treatment, a...

A tidy mouse, teddy bears take over the ice and no the stingray didn't hook up with a shark 11.03.2024

First up is Rodney's story, who discovered a mouse is cleaning his shed at night. The second story is about Chris Farley who managed to continue his streak of running a marathon under three hours thanks to friends. The third story is Haribo's achievement in setting a new world record by creating a 353.1 sq ft mosaic using over 150,000 gummy bear candies. The fourth story talks about the fans of th...

Lost and Found Ring, Bug of the Year, and A Dinosaur Surprise 08.03.2024

A woman named Melanie who loses her wedding ring at the North Greenville Recycling Center gets it back with the help of the Public Works Department. Secondly, a photography company called A Gold Photo increases adoptions and fundraising for over 50 shelters through a project called Second Shot, aiming to connect pets and people. The third story is about seven California condors, a critically endan...

Don't bring a rotten fish in your carry-on! 06.03.2024

In Nashville, a man in a chicken suit appearing during snowfall has been a mystery for the past decade. In Australia, the world's oldest living wild platypus, at 23 years old, has been found. A British woman was reunited with her lost cat, Duke, after seven years, discovering it lived in a nearby factory. World War II veteran, Lance Corporal Harold Jones, 100, has walked over 650 miles around his...

The Nose Whistler and a man on way to be cremated ISN'T DEAD 04.03.2024

In the latest episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. The first story is about an 80-year-old man, Darshan Singh Brar, who was mistakenly declared dead from a chest infection but was found alive when being transported to his own wake. In the second story, an orphaned monkey in Zimbabwe's Chuala Trust Animal Sanctuary became inseparable with a kitten, proving a heartwarming tale of comfo...

Rhino Rescue, Ancient Dodecahedrons and Oklahoma's plan for nation's Tallest Building 01.03.2024

A vet sends an amusing letter to a cat named Loki, making vaccination sound appealing; Scientists successfully transfer a rhinoceros embryo, instilling hope for the endangered northern white rhinos' survival; a non-profit group, Gamers Outreach, brings joy to hospitalized children through a portable gaming kiosk; the mystery of Ancient Roman dodecahedrons continues to puzzle experts; and plans for...

The Matchstick Eiffel Tower Saga and Joey the Donkey's Heartwarming Recovery 28.02.2024

The first story involves Richard, a French enthusiast who, after initially being denied recognition by the Guinness World Records for his matchstick Eiffel Tower because of the type of matches used, finally gets his work acknowledged. The second story talks about a stressed donkey named Joey, who, after being treated for a stomach blockage caused by the death of his mother, is doing well and has f...

What happens to breast implants after cremation? PLUS Worst Lawn, Moose Rescue and Cicada Invasion! 26.02.2024

Five Uplifting Stories: From the World's Ugliest Lawn to a Moose Rescue In this episode, Johnny Mac presents five interesting stories from around the globe. Among these is the story of an Australian woman who won the world's ugliest lawn competition that was established to encourage water conservation. We get to hear about a couple in New Brunswick who teamed with peace officers to rescue a moose...

Take that Superman! A man has saved 39 cats stuck in trees PLUS Pasta might not make you fat maybe. 23.02.2024

Johnny Mac, shares five heartwarming and uplifting news stories. First, an elderly man was rescued from a frozen Michigan lake by his pet dog, Ruby. Secondly, doctors in the University of Pennsylvania were able to hook a genetically modified pig liver up to a brain-dead patient, successfully filtering his blood for 72 hours. Next is the development of a new app that can reduce the impact of tinnit...

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