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
 

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
 

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
 

 
Johnny Mac presents five uplifting stories, starting with Steve Carell's surprise announcement that a nonprofit will pay for L.A. high school seniors' prom tickets. The episode also discusses scientific research on obesity genes in both dogs and humans. Additionally, a river in England gains legal rights as a living entity, UK musicians protest proposed copyright laws with a silent album, and the Upside Down House opens in Bristol, offering a unique Instagram-worthy experience. 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!

00:00  Steve Carell's Surprise for Seniors
01:13 Obesity Genes Discovered in Dogs and Humans
02:39 Legal Rights for a River in England
02:58 UK's Proposed Copyright Law and Musicians' Silent Protest
03:32 The Upside Down House in Bristol
 

An NHL player pledges to donate money for each goal scored to fund childhood cancer research. A couple discovers 100-year-old love letters under their floorboards hinting at an affair. Humpback whales are singing more, indicating a good mood and successful foraging. Over 100,000 African seeds are added to the Global Seed Vault to preserve crop diversity. Lastly, a study shows that eating walnuts at breakfast can improve cognitive function. Enjoy these uplifting stories and more!

00:00 NHL Goals Record
01:27 Scandalous Messages Discovered
02:13 Humpback Whales Singing More
03:02 Global Seed Vault Update
03:25 Walnuts Boost Brain Function


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Johnny Mac shares five good news stories. First, the Scottish government reassures the public that there are no plans to ban cats despite concerns over their impact on wildlife. Next, Krakow's fire-spitting dragon sculpture takes a break due to high gas consumption. In New York, a zoo auctions artwork created by its animals. An opossum in Nebraska eats an entire Costco chocolate mousse cake and requires rehabilitation. Finally, thousands of chopsticks spill onto a California highway, creating a humorous traffic hazard. Enjoy these feel-good stories and share the joy with friends!
 
00:11 Scottish Government Clarifies Cat Ban Rumors
01:28 Krakow's Fire-Spitting Dragon Takes a Break
02:23 New York Zoo's Animal Art Auction
02:52 Nebraska Opossum's Chocolate Mousse Cake Adventure
04:17 California Highway Patrol's Chopstick Cleanup

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In this episode, Johnny Mac highlights five uplifting stories: Mazazik the cat and Bagel the lamb win Couple of the Year at the Odessa Zoo; a Mississippi police chase for a runaway emu; Jonathan sets a new world record for the fastest round of disc golf; a Norwegian seafood company offers a reward for catching escaped salmon; and Nicole finds love through a psychic's prediction on Etsy. Join Johnny as he shares these delightful tales and more. 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!
 
00:10 Couple of the Year at Odessa Zoo
00:45 Mississippi's Felony Fleeing Emu
01:26 World's Fastest Round of Disc Golf
02:17 Norwegian Salmon Escape
03:15 Psychic Prediction Leads to Love
 

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories, including a near-death rescue from an alligator in Florida where Jay Leno fans played heroes, and the introduction of lab-grown pet treats in the UK. He highlights a woman who has journaled daily for 90 years, a runaway dog named Scrim who became a folk hero in New Orleans, and the heartfelt retirement of two therapy dogs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Tune in for tales of bravery, innovation, and heartwarming animal stories.
 
00:11 Heroic Alligator Rescue in Florida
01:32 Lab-Grown Meat for Pets Hits the Market
02:03 90 Years of Daily Journaling
02:50 The Legend of Scrim, the Runaway Dog
04:13 Retirement of Therapy Service Dogs

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Join Johnny Mac as he shares five remarkable and uplifting good news stories. From a thrilling kayaking encounter with a humpback whale to innovative coral restoration projects by Ohio State researchers, this episode highlights extraordinary events and impactful initiatives. It also covers heartwarming stories like a young girl and her cleft-lipped dog, a Brazilian couple celebrating 84 years of marriage, and a hidden historical sketch below the Lincoln Memorial. Tune in for a dose of positivity and fascinating news!

00:00 Introduction and Kayaking Adventure
01:27 Innovative Coral Restoration
02:25 Heartwarming Cleft Lip Story
02:57 Record-Breaking Marriage
03:33 Lincoln Memorial's Hidden Secrets

Join Johnny Mac as he recounts five uplifting and fascinating news stories. A 104-year-old woman fulfills her bucket list dream by visiting a jail, archaeologists in Denmark discover a rare Roman helmet, hazardous taxidermy specimens in South Dakota find new homes, a Michigan judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters to discourage theft, and a man in France gets fined for using a speakerphone in a train station. Tune in for these unique and positive updates. 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!
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:11 104-Year-Old Woman Visits Jail
00:46 Roman Helmet Found in Denmark
01:52 Taxidermy Animals Relocated Due to Arsenic
02:41 Michigan Judge's Unique Punishment for Shoplifters
03:25 Man Fined for Using Speakerphone in Train Station
04:05 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Drake surprises a fan in Melbourne by announcing her baby’s gender at his concert and gifting her 50,000 Australian dollars. A water buffalo in Thailand named King Kong is recognized as the tallest in the world. A Cocker Spaniel named Coda sets a Guinness World Record by skateboarding through a human tunnel. Pittsburgh International Airport helps reunite a six-year-old with her lost stuffed bunny. Lastly, police in Munich investigate mysterious QR code stickers on graves. Enjoy these heartwarming stories and much more. 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!
00:00 Introduction and Drake's Gender Reveal Surprise
00:54 Tallest Water Buffalo in the World
01:31 Dog Sets Skateboarding World Record
02:09 Airport Reunites Child with Lost Stuffed Animal
02:47 Mystery QR Codes on German Graves
03:55 Conclusion and Farewell