{"podcast":{"title":"5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun","slug":"5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041","podcast_index_feed_id":5926041,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5747537/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.podpage.com/5-good-news-stories/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e6de2091a24a1fc1e7dd8fa5e97e5a4.jpg","author":"Caloroga Shark Media","episode_count":580,"summary":"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 turni…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041"},"episode":{"title":"Older Male Whales Sing Better, Get More Loving from Lady Whales","slug":"older-male-whales-sing-better-get-more-loving-from-lady-whales","published_at":"2026-04-05T07:07:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041/older-male-whales-sing-better-get-more-loving-from-lady-whales","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/older-male-whales-sing-better-get-more-loving-from-lady-whales--70857386","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/rss.pdrl.fm/ec61ed/prfx.byspotify.com/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70857386/gns_april_5_owl_ds.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"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”…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":226,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041/episodes/older-male-whales-sing-better-get-more-loving-from-lady-whales/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041/older-male-whales-sing-better-get-more-loving-from-lady-whales.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}