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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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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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English


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Rocky the dog Found in the Mountains

4/26/2026
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

Duration:00:04:09

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The Man with the Most Teeth

4/23/2026
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

Duration:00:03:12

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18000 Barbie Dolls

4/21/2026
Johnny Mac presents five light news stories: a Cincinnati woman says a raccoon repeatedly enters her apartment through a hole in the roof and kitchen cupboard, bringing trash inside, while another raccoon was found on a liquor store bathroom floor after apparently drinking alcohol. Heavyweight boxer Jarrell Miller won at Madison Square Garden but his toupee came loose during the fight, and he later said ammonium-bleach shampoo made his hair fall out days before. A German Guinness record-holder with 18,500+ Barbie dolls set another record by identifying 19 Barbies blindfolded in three minutes. Florida firefighters rescued a pet python stuck in a car dashboard. Unclaimed Baggage’s annual report lists unusual lost-luggage finds, from a robot and meteorite fragment to samurai swords, gold, and eccentric items, though clothing and electronics are most common. 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

Duration:00:03:25

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Pig has one million instagram followers

4/19/2026
Guinness World Records recognizes Merlin the pig for the most Instagram followers (1.1 million), with videos showing him using more than 30 house buttons to communicate needs. A 41-year-old man named Chris survives a sudden cardiac arrest during a gym class thanks to fast CPR and defibrillator shocks administered by his trainer Robin and paramedics before he was airlifted. Rocker Suzi Quatro, now 75, celebrates passing her driving test after realizing she’d been driving in the UK without the proper license since moving there in 1971. Near Winchester, Virginia, a truck hauling 110 cows overturns, scattering cattle and shutting roads for seven hours as officials recover 70 and warn drivers. Finally, 62-year-old retired teacher Andy plans to sell his second home to fund attending his 10th World Cup to support England. 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

Duration:00:03:47

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Gravedigger retires at age 92

4/16/2026
Johnny Mac shares five stories: Alan, a grave digger at Galveston Cemetery in Indiana, is retiring at 92 after setting a Guinness World Record for 73 years and 75 days on the job, a role he began as a one-week fill-in in 1952; a Flaming Hot Cheeto shaped like the Pokémon Charizard (“Cheeto-ard”) sold at auction for $87,840 after being bought on eBay for $350; Gloria, a 62-year-old immigrant from Barbados and Florida waitress, has served over 270,000 meals to people experiencing homelessness since 2012, reaching up to 600 during COVID; Kentucky authorities warn the public not to approach a loose emu named Mystery; and a truck spill of hundreds of gallons of syrup shut down westbound I-10 in California for about nine hours. 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

Duration:00:03:39

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Wild Turkeys delay Staten Island Subway

4/14/2026
A Doctor Adopts a Young Heart Patient, New Prostate Scan, and More Johnny Mack presents five good news stories: a 4-year-old boy named True, born with congenital heart disease and in foster care, arrived alone for a seven-hour heart surgery at Children’s Nebraska Hospital when his social worker had COVID; anesthesiologist Dr. Amy and her husband Ryan adopted him a month later, and with help from relatives and a coworker, all six siblings found homes, including True’s sister Lainey adopted by Amy and Ryan. A PSMA PET/CT scan that makes prostate cancer cells glow may reduce invasive biopsies; in a 660-man study it helped identify low-risk or no-cancer cases that avoided biopsy while enabling targeted biopsies for positive scans. Johnny Cruz Buckingham set a record skiing on asphalt at 69 mph. At Chester Zoo, critically endangered rollaway monkey Messiah had pioneering foot surgery and soon gave birth to a healthy daughter, Laha. Staten Island Railway delays were caused by wild turkeys on the tracks, believed descended from pets released in 1999. 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

Duration:00:04:11

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Need Support? Call 867-5309

4/12/2026
Johnn Mack shares five good news stories: Amy and her 10-year-old son Lorenzo in the Bahamas tossed a message in a bottle with contact details, and a year later a teacher in Portugal found it and connected with them. A missing page from a medieval manuscript preserving Archimedes’ work, including propositions from “On the Sphere and the Cylinder,” was rediscovered at a French museum, with plans for advanced imaging to reveal more text. Oxford researchers found European hedgehogs hear up to 85,000 Hz and are exploring ultrasonic warning emitters for cars and equipment to reduce road deaths. In Tennessee, a woman’s Ring video of elderly DoorDash driver Richard led to a viral GoFundMe nearing $940,000 so he can retire. Finally, callers can dial 867-5309 with area code 272 to reach the Cancer Support Community hotline, an idea backed by singer Tommy Heath. 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

Duration:00:05:29

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Raccoon gets head stuck in peanut butter jar

4/9/2026
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a Maryland man stopped at a Royal Farms in Forest Hill for fried chicken, bought lottery tickets, rolled two $50 wins into more tickets, and ultimately won $1 million—so excited he left his food behind and called his kids; he’s played for 30 years and previously won $50,000 twice and $10,000 weeks earlier. In Hawaii, the Hawaii Pacific University-led Bounty Project has removed 84 metric tons of abandoned “ghost gear” in just over three years by paying commercial fishermen to collect it, with 77 fishermen completing 690+ recoveries. Mohammed broke the Guinness record again with 66 thumb pushups with one leg raised in one minute. In Scotland, a man and his Labrador found a message-in-a-bottle from Canada dated August 2024. Vermont firefighters freed a raccoon with its head stuck in a peanut butter jar. 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

Duration:00:04:00

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80 Year Old Man redeems "Bring Your Dad for Free Oysters" promotion

4/7/2026
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a Doha-based couple fleeing conflict in the Middle East is praised for navigating complex pet travel rules to evacuate with their dog via Riyadh, Istanbul, and Berlin; Greece organized a special evacuation flight bringing over 100 stranded citizens and their pets home from the Persian Gulf, stressing pets are family, not luggage. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh engineered E. coli to convert PET bottle plastic into L-DOPA for Parkinson’s by breaking it into terephthalic acid, marking a first biological process making a pharmaceutical from plastic waste. In Portsmouth, Virginia, freshman Lindsay co-owns a historic-style general store with her father, Tony. In Alabama, an 80-year-old and his 99-year-old father redeemed a 54-year-old restaurant sign for free oysters, with plans to repeat in 2027. 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

Duration:00:04:07

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Older Male Whales Sing Better, Get More Loving from Lady Whales

4/5/2026
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: In Colorado, an 80-year-old terminal cancer patient and vintage car fan named Max got a surprise “last car show” when about 50 classic cars paraded past his Lakewood home after his granddaughter’s social media request. In Brazil, a new “Bob law,” inspired by a loyal orange dog who spent 10 years by his owner’s grave, will allow cats and dogs to be buried in family cemetery plots if sanitary conditions are met. University of St Andrews researchers found older male humpback whales sire more calves, likely because they sing and escort females more. A study of 108 adults 65+ found daily peanut butter for six months improved lower-body power without weight gain. In East Durham, NY, shoppers mistook a live eastern screech owl for decor until officials rescued and released it. 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

Duration:00:03:46

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Police disguised as Lunar New Year lion dancers capture art thief

4/2/2026
Johnny Mac presents five good news stories: In Scotland, hikers rescued four dogs after they fell through snow near a cliff, and a rope-lowered rescuer recovered Aggie, a five-year-old spaniel, from a hole after a cold night at 3,000 feet. In Thailand, police disguised as Lunar New Year lion dancers tackled a 33-year-old repeat offender suspected of stealing about $81,000 in Buddhist objects and two 12-inch statues. In California, over 90 fish stocks have been nearly rebuilt after 25 years of regulations including a trawl ban, a $46 million vessel buyback, and catch-share monitoring; NOAA also reports 94% of US ocean and Gulf stocks aren’t being overfished. A 69-year-old swimmer’s $2,000 titanium prosthetic leg was found 10 months later and returned via Facebook. In Austria, the “King of the Freaks” set a Guinness record by passing 10 uninflated balloons through his nose and out his mouth in one minute. 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

Duration:00:04:06

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What makes dogs happy

3/31/2026
Nikon outfitted Grizzler the sheepdog with a camera that snapped photos when his heart rate rose, producing Instagram images of what excites him, from other dogs and food to wildlife and random objects. Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology created a spray-on powder that rapidly forms a hydrogel barrier to seal bullet wounds and remains stable for two years at room temperature. In the Galapagos, 158 endangered giant tortoises were released on an island where they had been extinct for 180 years, aided by genetic research linking living tortoises to the lost Floriana lineage and emphasizing their role as keystone species. A Harvard study explains basketball sneaker squeaks as rapid rubber contact changes and ripples. Osaka received an anonymous $3.6 million gold bar donation to repair aging water pipes. 00:10 Dog Camera Happiness 01:10 Spray Powder Wound Seal 01:44 Galapagos Tortoise Return 02:51 Why Sneakers Squeak 03:54 Osaka Gold Bar Gift 04:34 Wrap Up Five Stories 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

Duration:00:04:38

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One-Armed Hole-in-One, Solo Atlantic Row, Underwater ‘De-Aging,’ Dog Waste Hustle, and Scrabble Tips

3/29/2026
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Patrick, who lost an arm in a work accident and learned golf after years of recovery, made a 120-yard hole-in-one with a seven iron at Over Stone Park, saying golf saved his life. Taryn became the first woman to row the 3,000-mile “world’s toughest row” solo from the Canary Islands to Antigua, finishing in 46 days after three years of training. Retired naval officer Joseph lived 93 days in a 100-square-foot pressurized pod at the bottom of the Atlantic, breaking a 73-day record and showing health changes like longer telomeres, higher stem cells, better sleep, lower cholesterol, and reduced inflammation. Kyle earns about £24,000 yearly with a dog waste removal side business. Natalie became the UK’s top female Scrabble champion and gives strategy tips on two-letter words, bonuses, and exchanging tiles. 00:10 One Armed Hole in One 01:09 Solo Atlantic Row Triumph 02:02 93 Days Underwater Study 03:06 Dog Waste Side Hustle 03:37 UK Scrabble Champion Tips 04:42 Wrap Up and Word List 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

Duration:00:04:55

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Mets to hold Bobby Valentine Fake Mustache Night

3/28/2026
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a Finnish couple won the 2026 wife-carrying race on a 380-meter course and earned a barrel of local ale, with racers carrying a partner over hills and obstacles amid water-spraying spectators and a 50-kilogram minimum weight rule. The large tortoiseshell butterfly, long classified as extinct, has been spotted in six locations and may be reclassified. In the UK, a rare pale pink fairy club fungus native to Italy was found in England, the first recorded Great Britain sighting, confirmed by DNA testing. A door camera mistakenly identified a woman’s hair bun as a “brown chicken.” The New York Mets will hold Bobby Valentine Disguise Night May 29, honoring his 1999 fake-mustache return after an ejection. 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

Duration:00:03:50

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Robot solved Rubik's Cubes

3/27/2026
Johnny Mac eports that the Two Brothers set a Guinness World Record with a robot solving a 4x4x4 Rubik’s cube in 45.3 seconds using four robotic arms and two cameras with shutters for fairness, beating a 2014 mark of 1:18 after multiple improving attempts. A large study of over 100,000 women found AI analysis of routine mammograms can identify calcium in breast arteries linked to future cardiovascular disease, with mild calcification tied to about a 30% higher risk of serious events, and experts want integration and reporting guidelines. In Seattle, Rain Works uses hydrophobic spray stencils to create sidewalk art that only appears when wet and has spread globally. Scientists rediscovered the long-fingered possum and ring-tailed glider alive in New Guinea. In England, 19-year-old Nate monetized a realistic Spider-Man costume for parties and events. 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

Duration:00:03:40

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Turkeys Terrorize Town

3/26/2026
Johnny Mac presents five good news stories: a Mississippi man gets back the class ring he lost on a beach in 1982 after a treasure hunter found it with a metal detector, still in excellent condition; Richard sets a Guinness attempt by folding 250 paper planes in one hour, beating the previous 200 record with each plane tested for flight; a pet milk snake missing for 15 months is found living under a neighbor’s compost heap and returned home in good health; conservationists reintroduce five red-necked ostriches to Saudi Arabia’s 6 million-acre Prince Mohammad bin Salman Royal Reserve as part of a larger native-species restoration project; and Janesville, Wisconsin deals with aggressive turkeys chasing people, with the DNR consulting USDA Wildlife Services on a plan. 00:10 Lost Class Ring Found 01:03 Paper Plane Record 01:43 Missing Snake Returns 02:39 Ostriches Reintroduced 03:23 Aggressive Turkey Trouble 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

Duration:00:04:41

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Ghostbusters Firehouse Honored, Fish-Inspired Microplastic Filter, and a Package-Stealing Dog

3/24/2026
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: the Smithsonian names the Ghostbusters New York City firehouse (Hook and Ladder 8) among 250 places to visit as America approaches its 250th anniversary, with the full list at smithsonianmag.com; German scientists develop a fish gill-inspired wastewater filter that removes up to 99% of microplastics by rolling particles along a cone-shaped mesh into a separate chamber; a Ryanair passenger buys all 68 onboard scratch-card packets and wins nothing, amid reports that jackpot winners enter a separate envelope draw with long odds; an Oxfordshire cash-only “five penny” Swinford toll bridge, founded by an act of parliament in the 1700s, earns about £500 a day and polarizes reviewers; and Oklahoma City police share footage of a dog stealing a porch package, which is recovered. 00:11 Ghostbusters Firehouse Trip 01:10 Fish Inspired Microplastic Filter 01:54 Ryanair Scratch Card Bust 02:57 Britain’s Five Penny Bridge 03:44 Porch Pirate Dogs Caught 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

Duration:00:04:34

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A cow escaped on to the high school tennis courts

3/22/2026
Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: urban explorers Mitch and Jake find a remote Scottish bungalow packed with dusty teddy bears and dolls, allegedly hoarded by a widow, after a long search and trek; Alan at the Trumpet Inn offers a 5% cash discount to offset card fees, shifting payments from mostly card to about half cash; a cow on the loose in Nebraska wanders onto a high school tennis court, prompting a lockdown until police and rodeo helpers herd it to the fairgrounds and back to its owner; artist Gary mixes cremation ashes into custom landscape paintings so families can see and feel where ashes remain; and three original Bob Ross paintings auction for $1.27 million for public television, led by “Change of Seasons” at nearly $788,000. 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

Duration:00:05:20

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150-year-old bottle of beer tastes pretty ok

3/19/2026
Johnny Mac presents five stories: Tom’s Eiffel Tower proposal to Taylor is nearly ruined when a woman with a selfie stick blocks their hidden phone, but the stranger’s own video captures the couple hugging, kissing and showing the ring. In London, Rose alleges a neighbor ripped out her fence, cut into her decking and hot tub enclosure, and moved a new fence over a meter into her garden; police called it civil, but a boundary survey says her original fence was correct and she’s working with the land registry. In Southern Arizona, an endangered jaguar is spotted at a watering hole, the fifth in 15 years. In Utah, archaeologists find an intact ~150-year-old bottle of alcohol and experts say it appears to be a low-alcohol beer they hope to recreate. In Wilmington, North Carolina, Zeke Smash donates 5% of profits to childhood cancer charities. 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

Duration:00:05:17

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Teddy Bear Toss Record

3/17/2026
Johnny Mac delivers five good news stories: Hershey Bears fans continued a 25-year “teddy bear toss” tradition, throwing 81,796 stuffed animals onto the ice after the team’s first goal (after setting a 102,343 world record last season) to benefit children and families in Central Pennsylvania. The nonprofit American Prairie removed its 100th mile of derelict barbed wire, eliminating about 500,000 pounds of scrap metal to help wildlife move freely, as it works toward national park designation after decades of land acquisition and leasing. David Sylvester began a cross-country bike ride after 9/11 to honor a friend, leading to global journeys documenting consensual touch and healing, and his book “Brethren Arms, Real Men Hug.” Iowa’s Great Iowa Treasure Hunt reunites residents with unclaimed assets, including a woman who recovered $4.5 million in McDonald’s stock. A study found some “gifted word learner” dogs can learn toy names by overhearing conversations. 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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