5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun

Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

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.

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Aug 21, 2023 · 4 min
What we learned from The Time Traveler about LA - PLUS the dog who are 8 rubber
Come on Benji, what are you doing? You can't be eating 8 rubber ducks! Meanwhile, a Time Traveler tells us about life in Los Angeles in the very even number Year 5000.
Aug 17, 2023 · 4 min
What happens when you mix ashes and breast milk PLUS an elephant on the highway
Yes that was an elephant on the highway. A woman started a business using breast milk to make jewelry.
Aug 14, 2023 · 6 min
Manatee Mating and a Disco Kiosk
No the manatees are not mating IN the disco kiosk...it's two different stories. Meanwhile, a man gets good revenge on a terrible parker.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2023 · 5 min
The Harry Styles Walking Tour PLUS we found your tarantula
Did you leave your tarantula at the hotel? Please don't do that. Plus - the Harry Styles Walking Tour!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2023 · 5 min
The 600 foot office plant PLUS A pumpkin muffin helps save a dog
You bring a plant to the office...and 14 years later it is 600 feet long! A pumpkin muffin helps save a dogSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3, 2023 · 6 min
The dog found your 150 frisbees
Wow you guys are TERRIBLE at frisbee golf...Daisy the Dog is finding like 4 frisbees a week and amassed a collection of over 150! And good news if your stuff is sweaty.....See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2023 · 5 min
Man rescued at sea after two months PLUS the Beluga Cam
Today it's Golden Retrievers, Beluga Cams and a man who was rescued after two months at sea!!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2023 · 4 min
Good News: You CAN look Tom Cruise in the eye PLUS Furbys are not spies
Hey did you leave your tarantula in the motel room? We found it. And don’t' worry, your Furby is not spying on you. Sure it's not.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2023 · 6 min
Who has the best state fair? PLUS a 95 year old man is first to dance at new club
A 95-year-old veteran became the first person to dance at a newly-reopened nightclub, 74 years after meeting his wife there. And a new contest where you check out some state fairs in the mid-west.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Jul 20, 2023 · 5 min
Good News if you're going to see the Barbie movie and your name is Ken!
One movie chain is offering free popcorn if your name starts with Ken. ID required. A woman gets a surprise visitor at her wedding.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2023 · 6 min
Elephant Yoga PLUS those Picasso plates ARE Picasso Plates
A woman hit the jackpot at the Thrift Store Elephants do yoga See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2023 · 5 min
You could stay at the Barbie house PLUS your wife won the beard contest!
Naps are good for your health! A husband and wife compete in a beard competition The Barbie house is real and you could stay there!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2023 · 5 min
You can date Taylor Swift...but she's cardboard PLUS the real life Ted Lasso pub!
A man takes a cardboard Taylor Swift on a date Chocolate is good for jet lag The "Ted Lasso" PubSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2023 · 5 min
The Corpse Flower bloomed in San Diego....plus, ketchup goes in the fridge.
Dropping a day early so you can rush out to the San Diego Botanic Garden and smell the most disgusting thing ever. Plus, ketchup goes in the fridge.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3, 2023 · 5 min
How to vacuum your lawn correctly PLUS dogs give a 100 year old man a parade
A woman vacuums her lawn...then again she has artificial turf 200 or so dogs showed up to give a 100 year old man a birthday paradeSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2023 · 6 min
More McDonald's Hacks plus Cinnamon the Goat and her friend the dog
Yep it's more McDonald's hacks...but maybe these ones aren't as terrible as usual. And a goat made friends with a dog, as dogs and goats sometimes do.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2023 · 4 min
Mammoth Meatballs AND is that a mushroom cake?
They made meatballs out of Mammoth meat. A boy made a cake. He says it's a mushroom shape. Mom disagrees.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023 · 5 min
More jobs for Seagull Scarers!
A 90 year old woman went out for a ride on a Harley. A zoo needs a Seagull Scarer team. Maybe they should hire the guy from the previous episode. See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2023 · 4 min
Guy dressed as Sir Ian McKellen runs into Sir Ian McKellen PLUS a paper plane flies 290 feet
Some guys from Boeing designed a paper plane that went 290 feet. A man dressed up as Gandalf for a pub crawl and ran into Sir Ian McKellen Murphy the Eagle trades his rock for an eagletSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2023 · 4 min
A Barbie with Down's Syndrome PLUS We found your parrot!
Good news, we found Tiki the parrot! Mattel made a Barbie with Down's syndromeSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What we learned from The Time Traveler about LA - PLUS the dog who are 8 rubber

What happens when you mix ashes and breast milk PLUS an elephant on the highway

Manatee Mating and a Disco Kiosk

The Harry Styles Walking Tour PLUS we found your tarantula

The 600 foot office plant PLUS A pumpkin muffin helps save a dog

The dog found your 150 frisbees

Man rescued at sea after two months PLUS the Beluga Cam

Good News: You CAN look Tom Cruise in the eye PLUS Furbys are not spies

Who has the best state fair? PLUS a 95 year old man is first to dance at new club

Good News if you're going to see the Barbie movie and your name is Ken!

Elephant Yoga PLUS those Picasso plates ARE Picasso Plates

You could stay at the Barbie house PLUS your wife won the beard contest!

You can date Taylor Swift...but she's cardboard PLUS the real life Ted Lasso pub!

The Corpse Flower bloomed in San Diego....plus, ketchup goes in the fridge.

How to vacuum your lawn correctly PLUS dogs give a 100 year old man a parade

More McDonald's Hacks plus Cinnamon the Goat and her friend the dog

Mammoth Meatballs AND is that a mushroom cake?

More jobs for Seagull Scarers!

Guy dressed as Sir Ian McKellen runs into Sir Ian McKellen PLUS a paper plane flies 290 feet

A Barbie with Down's Syndrome PLUS We found your parrot!