{"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":"The World's Deepest Marathon","slug":"the-world-s-deepest-marathon","published_at":"2026-05-26T07:09:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041/the-world-s-deepest-marathon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun-5926041","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-deepest-marathon--71004692","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/rss.pdrl.fm/ec61ed/prfx.byspotify.com/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71004692/gns_extra_1_ds_auphonic.mp3","summary":"Jenny Mac shares five good news stories: a Guinness World Record for the deepest marathon, run 3,669 feet 10 inches underground in a mine by 55 runners from 18 countries over 11 laps in hot, humid, dusty conditions, raising about $1 million for charity; an English woman whose German Shepherd’s unusual sniffing led her to a scan that found a golf-ball-sized stage-one lung tumor that was removed, highlighting how dogs can detect disease-related odor molecules and efforts to build sensor-based alternatives; research suggesting yo-yo dieting can still reduce harmful visceral abdominal fat, based on MRI-tracked participants in two 18-month Mediterranean-style diet trials followed for up to 10 years; Brazilian scientists creating nutrient-rich chocolate-flavored “super honey” by using honey and ultrasonic waves to extract compounds from cocoa husks; and a truck accident that released 40 cows, prompting deputies and animal control to round up all cattle safely after a seven-hour road closure. 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":"Jenny Mac shares five good news stories: a Guinness World Record for the deepest marathon, run 3,669 feet 10 inches underground in a mine by 55 runners fr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":216,"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/the-world-s-deepest-marathon/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/the-world-s-deepest-marathon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}