Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

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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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Taylor Swift except it is raccoons, possums, and skunks. PLUS Snake named after Harrison Ford! 28.08.2023 4:53

A Taylor Swift themed fundraiser went well....featuring raccoons, possums, and skunks. A snake was named after Harrison Ford 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-...

The Three Second Exercise Program! Plus - An underwear tattoo! 24.08.2023 3:45

Hey what if I told you you only had to work out for three seconds....but you have to do it three times a week? A man seems to have gotten a tattoo of underwear where his underwear should be. 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 Caloroga S...

What we learned from The Time Traveler about LA - PLUS the dog who are 8 rubber 21.08.2023 4:26

Come on Benji, what are you doing? You can't be eating 8 rubber ducks! Meanwhile, a Time Traveler tells us about life in Los Angeles in the very even number Year 5000. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John...

What happens when you mix ashes and breast milk PLUS an elephant on the highway 17.08.2023 4:29

Yes that was an elephant on the highway. A woman started a business using breast milk to make jewelry. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experienc...

Manatee Mating and a Disco Kiosk 14.08.2023 6:25

No the manatees are not mating IN the disco kiosk...it's two different stories. Meanwhile, a man gets good revenge on a terrible parker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Sh...

The Harry Styles Walking Tour PLUS we found your tarantula 10.08.2023 5:51

Did you leave your tarantula at the hotel? Please don't do that. Plus - the Harry Styles Walking Tour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts...

The 600 foot office plant PLUS A pumpkin muffin helps save a dog 07.08.2023 5:13

You bring a plant to the office...and 14 years later it is 600 feet long! A pumpkin muffin helps save a dogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also ho...

The dog found your 150 frisbees 03.08.2023 6:08

Wow you guys are TERRIBLE at frisbee golf...Daisy the Dog is finding like 4 frisbees a week and amassed a collection of over 150! And good news if your stuff is sweaty.....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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...

Man rescued at sea after two months PLUS the Beluga Cam 31.07.2023 5:18

Today it's Golden Retrievers, Beluga Cams and a man who was rescued after two months at sea!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts Daily Come...

Good News: You CAN look Tom Cruise in the eye PLUS Furbys are not spies 27.07.2023 4:40

Hey did you leave your tarantula in the motel room? We found it. And don’t' worry, your Furby is not spying on you. Sure it's not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark M...

Who has the best state fair? PLUS a 95 year old man is first to dance at new club 24.07.2023 6:21

A 95-year-old veteran became the first person to dance at a newly-reopened nightclub, 74 years after meeting his wife there. And a new contest where you check out some state fairs in the mid-west. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Podcas...

Good News if you're going to see the Barbie movie and your name is Ken! 20.07.2023 5:54

One movie chain is offering free popcorn if your name starts with Ken. ID required. A woman gets a surprise visitor at her wedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark...

Elephant Yoga PLUS those Picasso plates ARE Picasso Plates 17.07.2023 6:29

A woman hit the jackpot at the Thrift Store Elephants do yoga See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podc...

You could stay at the Barbie house PLUS your wife won the beard contest! 13.07.2023 5:40

Naps are good for your health! A husband and wife compete in a beard competition The Barbie house is real and you could stay there! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark M...

You can date Taylor Swift...but she's cardboard PLUS the real life Ted Lasso pub! 10.07.2023 5:59

A man takes a cardboard Taylor Swift on a date Chocolate is good for jet lag The "Ted Lasso" PubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts Daily C...

The Corpse Flower bloomed in San Diego....plus, ketchup goes in the fridge. 05.07.2023 5:27

Dropping a day early so you can rush out to the San Diego Botanic Garden and smell the most disgusting thing ever. Plus, ketchup goes in the fridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 th...

How to vacuum your lawn correctly PLUS dogs give a 100 year old man a parade 03.07.2023 5:22

A woman vacuums her lawn...then again she has artificial turf 200 or so dogs showed up to give a 100 year old man a birthday paradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Me...

More McDonald's Hacks plus Cinnamon the Goat and her friend the dog 29.06.2023 6:53

Yep it's more McDonald's hacks...but maybe these ones aren't as terrible as usual. And a goat made friends with a dog, as dogs and goats sometimes do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 t...

Mammoth Meatballs AND is that a mushroom cake? 26.06.2023 4:34

They made meatballs out of Mammoth meat. A boy made a cake. He says it's a mushroom shape. Mom disagrees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also ho...

More jobs for Seagull Scarers! 22.06.2023 5:45

A 90 year old woman went out for a ride on a Harley. A zoo needs a Seagull Scarer team. Maybe they should hire the guy from the previous episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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...

Guy dressed as Sir Ian McKellen runs into Sir Ian McKellen PLUS a paper plane flies 290 feet 19.06.2023 4:50

Some guys from Boeing designed a paper plane that went 290 feet. A man dressed up as Gandalf for a pub crawl and ran into Sir Ian McKellen Murphy the Eagle trades his rock for an eagletSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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,...

A Barbie with Down's Syndrome PLUS We found your parrot! 15.06.2023 4:38

Good news, we found Tiki the parrot! Mattel made a Barbie with Down's syndromeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 Caloroga Shark Media network John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock...

A woman gets married at White Castle PLUS a cheese loving man doesn't like Mac and Cheese 12.06.2023 5:51

Jamie got married at White Castle, but this isn't just another "I really like White Castle" story. An elephant gets a prosthetic foot. A man who loves cheese does not like mac and cheese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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, Spot...

A woman marries.....herself! 08.06.2023 5:17

Dorothy "Dottie" Fideli is 77 years old and decided this time she'd just marry herself. Custom caskets can come in Dr. Who or Lego. Hey, why not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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 C...

Mr. Pickles had babies! He's 90! He's also a Tortoise 05.06.2023 6:02

Mr. Pickles has it going on! At 90, he's a dad. Mrs. Pickles is 53. A teacher had students fill out a form to tattle on each other. Apparently, someone has been farting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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...