{"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":"One-Armed Hole-in-One, Solo Atlantic Row, Underwater ‘De-Aging,’ Dog Waste Hustle, and Scrabble Tips","slug":"one-armed-hole-in-one-solo-atlantic-row-underwater-de-aging-dog-waste-hustle-and-scrabble-tips","published_at":"2026-03-29T07:05:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041/one-armed-hole-in-one-solo-atlantic-row-underwater-de-aging-dog-waste-hustle-and-scrabble-tips","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-armed-hole-in-one-solo-atlantic-row-underwater-de-aging-dog-waste-hustle-and-scrabble-tips--70786791","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/rss.pdrl.fm/ec61ed/prfx.byspotify.com/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70786791/gns_mar_29_scrabble_ds.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"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-on…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":295,"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/one-armed-hole-in-one-solo-atlantic-row-underwater-de-aging-dog-waste-hustle-and-scrabble-tips/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/one-armed-hole-in-one-solo-atlantic-row-underwater-de-aging-dog-waste-hustle-and-scrabble-tips.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}