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5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news

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Five Good News Stories - 5 Good Things in the news, three times a week! 5 Good News Stories is a heartwarming and uplifting podcast that focuses on bringing positivity and hope to its listeners. Hosted by Johnny Mac, this podcast is a breath of fresh air in a world often dominated by negative headlines. In each episode, John handpicks five of the most inspiring and uplifting good news stories from around the globe. These stories can range from acts of kindness and community resilience to scientific breakthroughs and human triumphs. In our episodes, we've shared an abundance of remarkable good news stories that showcase the beauty and resilience of the human spirit. So if you're craving a break from the negativity and chaos of the world, tune in to 5 Good News Stories and let us fill your day with joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of hope. Hit Follow now and join our community of like-minded listeners who believe in the power of positivity to make the world a brighter place, one story at a time! The podcast aims to remind listeners that even in challenging times, there are countless reasons to smile and feel hopeful .What sets "5 Good News Stories" apart is its dedication to turning these news stories into engaging and thought-provoking content. It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day!

  1. 10H AGO

    Fake Bear Attack Gang caught because they didn't do their homework

    Johnny Mac shares five upbeat stories: Jamie turned his intentionally clumsy “bad” paintings—first made as a joke gift for his wife in 2024—into a side business earning thousands, with pieces selling for $60 to several hundred; he’s fulfilled heavy demand and even had Judi Dench sign and donate one for auction. A hot air balloon with 13 passengers made a controlled emergency landing in a California backyard due to shifting winds, low wind, and limited fuel. “The Baron” set a record by pulling a 2,184-pound carriage using nipple piercings. In North Carolina, 6,500+ volunteers and Lowe’s employees built 10,027 beds in 24 hours for children in need. Finally, three people were sentenced for staging fake bear attacks on luxury cars in an insurance fraud scheme. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

    5 min

  2. 11H AGO ·  BONUS

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    Introducing Douglas Stuart: “John of John” | Oprah’s Book Club from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast As part of the 30th anniversary of Oprah’s Book Club, Oprah picks her 123rd selection: John of John by celebrated Scottish author Douglas Stuart. His other novels include Young Mungo and Shuggie Bain which won the prestigious Booker Prize in 2020. John of John is set in a small, fictional farming and textile town, Falabay, on an isle off northern Scotland where everybody knows everyone’s business. The story centers around three generations living under the same roof: a father, his son and the son's grandmother. The central theme to this enthralling book is the secrets these three so desperately hold on to: secrets from each other, from their neighbors and from the church. A love story at its heart, Douglas Stuart tells Oprah how he spent six years writing this book, spending 16 weeks researching the Outer Hebrides Isles on the northwest coast of Scotland talking to local people who inspired his 26 supporting characters. Oprah and Douglas Stuart are joined by an audience in New York City who enthusiastically read the book and have questions for the author. BUY THE BOOK! https://groveatlantic.com/book/john-of-john/ 00:00:00 - Welcome Douglas Stuart, author of “John of John” 00:03:01 - The setting of the book 00:04:05 - Where he found this story 00:07:30 - What Douglas needed to learn to write “John of John” 00:09:20 - Douglas describes “John of John” 00:11:43 - Oprah compares the book to Heated Rivalry 00:13:30 - An unexpected love story 00:17:40 - The conflict between father and son 00:20:40 - His writing process 00:25:55 - Father and gay son on “John of John” 00:30:30 - How man found acceptance of his son 00:34:20 - Feeling seen in a novel 00:38:27 - What Douglas wants the reader to feel 00:44:50 - Masculinity and the patriarchy 00:46:10 - The experience of growing up gay 00:47:20 - The end of the novel Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: Instagram Facebook TikTok Listen to the full podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts #oprahsbookclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 2D AGO

    The Most Marvel Tattoos

    Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: DJ AG volunteered at the Ann Owens Center, turning a senior center into a rave with a karaoke-style singalong to combat loneliness, with 84-year-olds Helen and Lenny praising the inclusive, memory-filled afternoon. Lorraine swam about 50 feet in cold water for over five hours in a wetsuit to rescue an injured seagull tangled in fishing line; the bird is now recovering with local staff. Tom set a Guinness World Record by tattooing 63 Marvel comics characters on his body, starting with Thanos in 2016, and his tattoos have been signed by Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Olson. Japan’s Prime Minister met Deep Purple, revealed she bought “Machine Head” in 1971, and said she once played keyboards in a Deep Purple tribute band. In North Carolina, an injured alligator was found near a bank drive-through, treated as minor, and relocated by wildlife officials. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

    4 min

  4. 4D AGO

    A toilet inside your car - and it's voice activated!

    Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a Chinese automaker patented a voice-activated car toilet that slides from under the passenger seat, stores waste in a tank with a rotating heating element to evaporate liquid and dry solids, and uses an exhaust fan to manage odors. A University of Oregon study of 20 healthy adults (ages 20–28) compared hot water immersion, traditional dry saunas, and far infrared saunas, finding hot water immersion raised core body temperature the most, boosting blood flow and supporting vascular health when done in moderation. Chicago expanded the “81 Club,” turning public school IDs into Chicago Public Library cards, with pilot usage up 63%. In Switzerland, archaeologists recovered 1,200+ artifacts from a 2,000-year-old Roman-era lake shipwreck. Ohio police found a 91-year-old woman safe, playing Bubble Pop while chasing a high score. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

    4 min

  5. APR 30

    The World's Oldest Pet Chicken

    Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Gerie, a pet chicken in Maine, is recognized as the world’s oldest living pet chicken at 15 years and 100 days, with owner Frank saying she became flock leader and now enjoys an indoor life and human company ahead of turning 16 in July. In Georgia, 12-year-old Macy is praised for running into her burning home to alert her two older brothers and help them escape as firefighters contained the blaze and the cause remains under investigation. In England, archaeologists surveying for a wind power project unexpectedly uncovered a Roman villa and bathhouse, an Iron Age farming estate, a bronze handle nicknamed “Norfolk Na,” plus Neolithic, Bronze Age, and medieval finds. In the UK, recycled urine from major events is processed into fertilizer to grow 4,500 trees. In New Zealand, 101-year-old Neville becomes the world’s oldest competitive croquet player. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

    4 min

  6. APR 28

    Loose Goose

    Dutch authorities recovered a 2,500-year-old Romanian golden helmet stolen in January from a Dutch museum while on loan from Romania, along with two of three stolen gold bracelets; the helmet has a dent and one bracelet is still missing. In Honduras, a healthy male cloud jaguar was photographed for the first time in a decade at over 6,000 feet, the highest recorded elevation for the species in the country. Charles became the world’s oldest first-time grandfather at 91 years, 209 days, and remains active traveling Australia. Cambodia unveiled a memorial statue for Magawa, an African giant pouched rat credited with finding over 100 landmines. In Connecticut, Milford Animal Control is seeking the owner of a domesticated Toulouse goose found loose. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

    4 min

  7. APR 26

    Rocky the dog Found in the Mountains

    Johnny Mac shares five positive stories: Croatia has been declared free of landmines after more than two decades of demining following the 1990s Balkan Wars, removing about 107,000 mines at a cost of over $1 billion and the lives of 40–60 deminers. In Kazakhstan, a rewilding program is restoring habitat for tigers by planting tens of thousands of trees and supporting prey species; a breeding pair from the Netherlands is adapting in a semi-wild reserve, and saiga antelope have rebounded from 48,000 in 2005 to over 1.9 million. Scientists are developing an experimental cancer treatment using engineered bacteria to grow inside oxygen-poor tumor cores and better tolerate oxygen. A first-edition shadowless base set Charizard card sold for $40,000. Finally, a dog named Rocky was recovered after 43 days lost in Colorado mountains, aided by Summit Lost Pet Rescue. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

    4 min

  8. APR 23

    The Man with the Most Teeth

    Johnny Macc shares five good news stories: a 33-year-old man in Malaysia set a Guinness World Record with 42 teeth, discovered after counting and confirmed by x-ray, with no health issues. Police in Georgia used “a lot of muscle” to capture a very large, heavy tortoise that escaped a high school enclosure and wandered into the community. Scientists in South Korea created a spray-on powder that stops bleeding in about one second by forming a hydrogel barrier reacting with calcium in blood, aimed for battlefield use. In Pennsylvania, a postal worker named Bruce found a wallet in the snow and drove about 52 miles round trip to return it, refusing a reward. Near Nashville, an African oryx nicknamed Leonard has been spotted roaming, with its origin unknown and private ownership legal in Tennessee. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app.  Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

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Five Good News Stories - 5 Good Things in the news, three times a week! 5 Good News Stories is a heartwarming and uplifting podcast that focuses on bringing positivity and hope to its listeners. Hosted by Johnny Mac, this podcast is a breath of fresh air in a world often dominated by negative headlines. In each episode, John handpicks five of the most inspiring and uplifting good news stories from around the globe. These stories can range from acts of kindness and community resilience to scientific breakthroughs and human triumphs. In our episodes, we've shared an abundance of remarkable good news stories that showcase the beauty and resilience of the human spirit. So if you're craving a break from the negativity and chaos of the world, tune in to 5 Good News Stories and let us fill your day with joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of hope. Hit Follow now and join our community of like-minded listeners who believe in the power of positivity to make the world a brighter place, one story at a time! The podcast aims to remind listeners that even in challenging times, there are countless reasons to smile and feel hopeful .What sets "5 Good News Stories" apart is its dedication to turning these news stories into engaging and thought-provoking content. It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day!

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