Podcast

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun

Author: Caloroga Shark Media
Feed episode count: 604
Official site: https://www.podpage.com/5-good-news-stories/
RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/5747537/episodes/feed
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

Harry Styles helps runner PLUS If you see a loose giraffe in Texas it's probably the one we're looking for

Duration seconds: 265
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/harry-styles-helps-runner-plus-if-you-see-a-loose-giraffe-in-texas-it-s-probably-the-one-we-re-looking-for--72694681

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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Bears get snow day in San Diego

Duration seconds: 294
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bears-get-snow-day-in-san-diego--72568587

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Jul 12, 2026 · not_requested

Can AI detect breast cancer early?

Duration seconds: 263
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-ai-detect-breast-cancer-early--72568513

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Jul 11, 2026 · not_requested

Orange cat interrupts Romeo and Juliet

Duration seconds: 279
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/orange-cat-interrupts-romeo-and-juliet--72568514

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Fake butts and other items left behind in Ubers

Duration seconds: 329
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fake-butts-and-other-items-left-behind-in-ubers--72568509

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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

The 48 foot tall soccer ball

Duration seconds: 241
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-48-foot-tall-soccer-ball--72568510

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Jul 5, 2026 · not_requested

German Shepherd drifts out to sea in inflatable kayak

Duration seconds: 289
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/german-shepherd-drifts-out-to-sea-in-inflatable-kayak--72568508

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Jul 4, 2026 · not_requested

Petition to stop ketchup packets and napkins

Duration seconds: 330
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/petition-to-stop-ketchup-packets-and-napkins--72568512

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Blackie the Anteater escapes!

Duration seconds: 294
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blackie-the-anteater-escapes--72568511

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

Bear Buffet, Hot Dog Fox, and Five Good News Stories

Duration seconds: 265
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bear-buffet-hot-dog-fox-and-five-good-news-stories--72302971

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Jun 28, 2026 · not_requested

America’s Most Misspelled Words, a Pay-What-You-Can Restaurant, and More Good News

Duration seconds: 339
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-most-misspelled-words-a-pay-what-you-can-restaurant-and-more-good-news--72302966

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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

Elephants get cool audio system

Duration seconds: 289
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/elephants-get-cool-audio-system--72568573

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Charlie the Cow Saved, AI Spots Pancreatic Cancer Early, and More

Duration seconds: 312
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-the-cow-saved-ai-spots-pancreatic-cancer-early-and-more--72302967

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

Off Campus Star Kidney Chain Hero, $1.9M for a Veteran, and Pigeons’ Liver Compass

Duration seconds: 301
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-campus-star-kidney-chain-hero-1-9m-for-a-veteran-and-pigeons-liver-compass--72302970

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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

Mister Rogers Stamp Returns, Whale-Spotting AI, ALS Drug Progress, Golf Ball Pyramid Record

Duration seconds: 322
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mister-rogers-stamp-returns-whale-spotting-ai-als-drug-progress-golf-ball-pyramid-record--72302968

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Jun 20, 2026 · not_requested

Cat Adopts Bunny! The World's Largest Blanket Fort!

Duration seconds: 258
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cat-adopts-bunny-the-world-s-largest-blanket-fort--72486028

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Ricky Gervais Donkey, McDonald’s Hacks, Professional Queuer, Found Cash, and Record Guacamole

Duration seconds: 300
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ricky-gervais-donkey-mcdonald-s-hacks-professional-queuer-found-cash-and-record-guacamole--72302969

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Each State has its own Replica Liberty Bell

Duration seconds: 264
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/each-state-has-its-own-replica-liberty-bell--71880082

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Jun 14, 2026 · not_requested

Nature Festival Dress Code Requires Clothes, the Unicycle Granny and the Sexy Priest Calendar

Duration seconds: 257
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nature-festival-dress-code-requires-clothes-the-unicycle-granny-and-the-sexy-priest-calendar--72304371

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Jun 13, 2026 · not_requested

The World's Richest Cat Is Broke

Duration seconds: 265
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-richest-cat-is-broke--72486027

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

KITT from Knight Rider gets a ticket in NYC

Duration seconds: 233
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kitt-from-knight-rider-gets-a-ticket-in-nyc--72233300

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

The Jacket in the Carpool Lane

Duration seconds: 221
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jacket-in-the-carpool-lane--71880127

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Jun 7, 2026 · not_requested

The $812,000 bottle of wine John can't pronounce

Duration seconds: 264
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-812-000-bottle-of-wine-john-can-t-pronounce--71880079

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Would you use Used Diapers as recycled toilet paper?

Duration seconds: 217
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/would-you-use-used-diapers-as-recycled-toilet-paper--71880080

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

The Goldfish that can Drive a Car

Duration seconds: 230
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-goldfish-that-can-drive-a-car--71880081

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May 31, 2026 · not_requested

Dog fights off bear, saves chickens!

Duration seconds: 231
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dog-fights-off-bear-saves-chickens--71880078

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Zeus the Zebra escapes twice in four days

Duration seconds: 224
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/zeus-the-zebra-escapes-twice-in-four-days--71877761

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

The World's Deepest Marathon

Duration seconds: 216
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-deepest-marathon--71004692

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May 24, 2026 · not_requested

Catman walks across Australia

Duration seconds: 280
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/catman-walks-across-australia--71880083

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Felled Sycamore Gap Tree to become art

Duration seconds: 244
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-felled-sycamore-gap-tree-to-become-art--71877763

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

We Found D’Artagnan!

Duration seconds: 308
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-found-d-artagnan--71877766

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May 17, 2026 · not_requested

Rare Harry Potter Find

Duration seconds: 296
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rare-harry-potter-find--71877764

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

100 year old organ donor

Duration seconds: 281
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-year-old-organ-donor--71877767

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours

Duration seconds: 220
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-412-pull-ups-in-24-hours--71877765

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May 10, 2026 · not_requested

Vape Squirrel

Duration seconds: 273
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vape-squirrel--71497883

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 308
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fake-bear-attack-gang-caught-because-they-didn-t-do-their-homework--71497888

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

The Most Marvel Tattoos

Duration seconds: 236
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-marvel-tattoos--71497885

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May 3, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 237
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-toilet-inside-your-car-and-it-s-voice-activated--71497884

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

The World's Oldest Pet Chicken

Duration seconds: 240
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-oldest-pet-chicken--71497886

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

Loose Goose

Duration seconds: 218
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/loose-goose--71497887

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Apr 26, 2026 · not_requested

Rocky the dog Found in the Mountains

Duration seconds: 249
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rocky-the-dog-found-in-the-mountains--71004695

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

The Man with the Most Teeth

Duration seconds: 192
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-most-teeth--71004694

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

18000 Barbie Dolls

Duration seconds: 205
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18000-barbie-dolls--71004691

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Apr 19, 2026 · not_requested

Pig has one million instagram followers

Duration seconds: 227
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pig-has-one-million-instagram-followers--71004693

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Gravedigger retires at age 92

Duration seconds: 219
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gravedigger-retires-at-age-92--71004690

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

Wild Turkeys delay Staten Island Subway

Duration seconds: 251
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wild-turkeys-delay-staten-island-subway--71018039

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Apr 12, 2026 · not_requested

Need Support? Call 867-5309

Duration seconds: 329
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-support-call-867-5309--71004696

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Raccoon gets head stuck in peanut butter jar

Duration seconds: 240
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/raccoon-gets-head-stuck-in-peanut-butter-jar--71004829

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 247
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-year-old-man-redeems-bring-your-dad-for-free-oysters-promotion--71004689

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Apr 5, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 226
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/older-male-whales-sing-better-get-more-loving-from-lady-whales--70857386

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Police disguised as Lunar New Year lion dancers capture art thief

Duration seconds: 246
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-disguised-as-lunar-new-year-lion-dancers-capture-art-thief--70837276

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

What makes dogs happy?

Duration seconds: 278
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-dogs-happy--70786794

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Mar 29, 2026 · not_requested

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

Duration seconds: 295
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-armed-hole-in-one-solo-atlantic-row-underwater-de-aging-dog-waste-hustle-and-scrabble-tips--70786791

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Mar 28, 2026 · not_requested

Mets to hold Bobby Valentine Fake Mustache Night

Duration seconds: 230
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mets-to-hold-bobby-valentine-fake-mustache-night--70857387

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

Robot solved Rubik's Cubes

Duration seconds: 220
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/robot-solved-rubik-s-cubes--70857385

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