5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun

Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

Five Good News Stories - five stories in the news, all of them good! It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day!

  • 5 minutes 1 second
    Friendly Garbage Truck Drivers
    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. Explore a survey revealing dog owners' instant connections with their pets, often stronger than with their partners. Learn about scientists mapping the fly's brain to understand brain function better. Hear the touching story of a garbage truck driver becoming a positive role model for a three-year-old admirer. Celebrate the creation of a massive protected area in the Brazilian Amazon, safeguarding some of the tallest and oldest trees. And finally, rejoice as a kangaroo, escaped due to a bear, is safely recovered in Florida. 

    00:00 Introduction and Dog Lovers' Instant Connection
    01:29 The Fascinating Fly Brain
    02:39 Heartwarming Friendship: Garbage Truck Driver and a Toddler
    03:37 Amazon Rainforest's New Protected Area
    04:17 Escaped Kangaroo in Florida

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    20 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 49 seconds
    Baby Elephant Rescue, Poetry Pharmacy, and More!
    Join Johnny Mac for uplifting stories including the rescue of an elephant calf in India, the opening of a Poetry Pharmacy in London, Mittens the cat's unexpected airline journey, a German man's underwater Guinness World Record attempt, and the discovery of a massive shipwreck off England's coast.

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    18 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 11 seconds
    The Spitting Llama
    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories: the memorable meet-up of the world's tallest and shortest women in Kazakhstan; the first international rewilding of tigers; an innovative AI mediation tool; Multi Story Orchestra's unique approach to bringing classical music to young people; and a hilarious viral video of Marie's encounter with a spitting llama, or possibly alpaca. Get all these feel-good stories and learn how to support the show for an ad-free experience.
     
    00:11 World's Tallest and Shortest Women Meet
    00:44 Rewilding Tigers in Kazakhstan
    01:03 AI Mediation Tool for Common Ground
    01:43 Multi Story Orchestra's Unique Performances
    02:23 Viral Llama Spitting Incident

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    16 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 35 seconds
    A woman smashes watermelons....with her thighs
    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five heartwarming stories. Hear about Alicia and Lauren's lucky beach day in Australia, a dad's generous kidney donation to save a young girl, a truck driver's heroic act on the highway, Cape Town being named the world's best city, and a Turkish woman setting a quirky world record.  

    00:00  Beach Rescue
    01:01 A Father's Selfless Act
    01:48 Highway Hero Saves the Day
    02:33 Cape Town: World's Best City
    03:47 Unusual World Record

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    13 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 57 seconds
    Flop the Penguin's big comeback
    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories that will brighten your day. In this episode, meet Jack, a 100-year-old man who walks five blocks daily to visit his wife Stella in a care facility. Learn about the remarkable rescue of stranded pilot whales in New Zealand by over a thousand volunteers. Discover the amazing story of Mackenzie, whose message in a bottle from 26 years ago was found by a student at her old school. Celebrate Flop the penguin's triumphant recovery with the help of innovative zookeepers. Finally, enjoy the amusing tale of an escaped cow that roamed Kansas City before being safely returned. 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 First Good News Story: Jack's Journey
    01:05 Rescue Mission: Saving Stranded Whales in New Zealand
    01:34 Message in a Bottle: A 26-Year-Old Surprise
    03:05 Flop the Penguin's Comeback
    04:08 Escaped Cow's Adventure in Kansas City
    04:48 Conclusion: Spreading Smiles with Good News
    11 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 5 minutes 32 seconds
    How Winnie the Dog wound up in the college marching band
    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: A goose rescued from Mount Shasta by the U.S. Forest Service, two mischievous goats detained by Kent Police, a 132-year-old message found in a Scottish lighthouse, a service dog named Winnie joining the University of Northern Iowa's marching band to support her owner, and the release of rehabilitated orphaned bear cubs back into the wild. Each story brings a touch of joy and positivity to your day.
     
    00:11 Rescue on Mount Shasta
    00:54 Goats on the Loose
    01:36 Message in a Bottle
    03:03 Winnie the Service Dog
    04:17 Orphaned Bears Released

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    9 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 32 seconds
    Now I want fries
    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting news stories. Sam, a seasoned outdoorsman, is found alive after surviving 5 weeks in the woods. Otter populations are bouncing back in New Mexico, thanks to conservation efforts. The United States returns 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India. Retired military dog Jacob reunites with his former handler, Sergeant Peyton May, rekindling their tight bond. Lastly, an Australian restaurant breaks a world record by cooking up an enormous 1,200-pound kebab and fries for festival-goers.   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 Miraculous Survival of Sam
    01:11 Revival of Otter Population in New Mexico
    01:48 Repatriation of Looted Artifacts to India
    02:38 Heartwarming Reunion of Military Dog Jacob
    03:49 Record-Breaking Kebab at Australian Festival
    6 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 27 seconds
    Conan the Bacterium and The Great Google Eyes Mystery
    In this episode, Jenny Mac presents five uplifting news stories. First, Nigel Richards, a Scrabble world champion who doesn't speak Spanish, wins the Spanish Scrabble Championship. Next, Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration uncovers ancient artifacts. Scientists discover 'Conan the Bacterium', a bacteria resilient to extreme radiation, potentially aiding space missions. LEGO celebrates five years of its Replay sustainability initiative, allowing consumers to donate used LEGO bricks. Finally, a mystery involving googly eyes appearing on sculptures around Portland, Oregon, stirs local reactions. For an ad-free experience, visit Caloroga Shark Media.

     
    00:11 Scrabble Champion Nigel Richards
    00:54 Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration Discoveries
    01:26 Conan the Bacterium: Surviving Extremes
    01:49 LEGO's Sustainability Initiative: Replay
    02:36 Googly Eyes Mystery in Portland

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    4 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 3 minutes 56 seconds
    Lock Ness Monster sighted again
    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and inspiring stories. First, a groom receives an emotional voicemail from his daughter at his wedding. Next, the Fernadina Beach Fire Department surprises a young accident victim with a new bike. Following that, David donates his inheritance to four charities, continuing his mother's legacy. Then, Southern Sea Otters help control invasive green crabs, benefiting California’s eelgrass. Finally, a potential Loch Ness Monster sighting is captured on webcam. Enjoy these uplifting tales and share the positivity!
    00:00 First Good News Story
    00:39 Firefighters to the Rescue
    01:05 A Heartfelt Inheritance
    01:54 Sea Otters vs. Green Crabs
    03:00 Loch Ness Monster Sighting


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    2 February 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 29 seconds
    Will the bananas appear again on February 2nd?
    Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting news stories. Discover the mystery of the banana plates in England, the mayor of Belcastro's tongue-in-cheek health proclamation, and the heroic act of a retired police dog named Bear. Celebrate the improved HIV treatments leading to the closure of a specialized camp and learn about a green sea turtle named Charlotte, who can now swim thanks to a custom 3D-printed harness.


    00:00 Mysterious Bananas
    01:00 Italian Town Bans Sickness
    01:51 Heroic Police Dog Bear
    02:30 HIV Camp Closes Due to Medical Advances
    03:08 3D Printed Harness Saves Sea Turtle

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    30 January 2025, 8:05 am
  • 4 minutes 40 seconds
    More Good News Amidst the California Wildfires
    Host Johnny Mack shares five uplifting stories in this bonus episode. A California fire chief saved his brother's house using a carton of milk and a few beers amidst the L.A. wildfires. A New Jersey woman coordinated a unique initiative to send comforting items to affected families in California. Two high schools organized a fundraising basketball game, raising over $7,000 for fire victims. A six-day donation drive in Altadena provided essential items and custom skateboards to fire-affected teens, organized by a student from Pasadena City College. Lastly, Critical Role hosts a special live charity D&D adventure to support wildlife relief efforts.

    00:20 Heroic Fire Chief Saves Brother's House
    01:17 Comfort Items for Fire Victims
    02:00 Community Fundraiser Basketball Game
    02:52 Teen Boys Fire Recovery Donation Drive
    03:41 Critical Role Charity Livestream

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    29 January 2025, 7:57 pm
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