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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Apr 3, 2023 · 7 min
Get your McDonald's fries with no salt! PLUS a woman finds $15,000 and you won't believe whose it was
If you found $15,000 on teh side of the road would you give it back? A McDonald's employee has the hack for getting fries without salt Some photos from World War II lead to an incredible reunion See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2023 · 5 min
Is that A PONY in the Supermarket? PLUS Foods to help you sleep better (Maybe the pony was shopping)
Hey is that a pony? It sure looks like it. What's it doing in this super market. Plus - do you love frogs but hate the sound? Well good news...See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2023 · 7 min
Take that Grinch! How the Grinch LOST Christmas! PLUS a man, his wife and their girlfriend won the lottery.
Christmas is a holiday the Grinch stole, we're stealing it back! How the Grinch LOST Christmas. Plus, a man, his wife, and their girlfriend won the lottery.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2023 · 5 min
Baby Pheart PLUS an airline for pets!
A baby has an uncommon name. An airline for pets!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2023 · 5 min
A man wins the lottery twice - once for $2, and once for $15.1 million!
A man, in the town of Luck, had two winning tickets to the lottery. One was worth $2. The other, a little more. And that painting in the shed with the bird droppings on it? Might be worth $6,000,000 in auction!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for...
Mar 16, 2023 · 6 min
The secret to being happy is THIS... also. how do you feel about McDonald's Reusable Cups?
A survey says that those who have solid relationships of any kind are the happiest. A pasta sauce recipe with just three ingredients is said to be the world's best and are you down with McDonald's Reusable cups?See https://omnystudio.com/listener for...
Mar 13, 2023 · 5 min
A bear took 400 selfies
A bear took 400 selfies using a wildlife camera. Free ice cream if you're in need Butterflies are back baby.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2023 · 8 min
Hey, is that Dave Grohl on the BBQ? Yes! PLUS It smells like rats!
A spaniel is trained to sniff out rats, but from there it's the humans' problem. Dave Grohl volunteered for over 24 hours....on the BBQ!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 6, 2023 · 8 min
Beach Dog wasn't lost, her owner was windsurfing!
Johnny Mac was all worried about this poor lost dog...but then he found out the story behind Beach Dog! A couple, 99 and 98, shares the secret of their 80 year marriage. A woman completes her dad's bucket list.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for...
Mar 2, 2023 · 5 min
Ed Sheeran volunteers at the hospital PLUS a lost dog rings the doorbell at the shelter
Ed Sheeran stopped by the hospital to sing a few songs. A lost dog returned to teh shelter from which is was adopted - and rang the bell.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2023 · 6 min
Kids, you just smashed the wrong mailbox! PLUS good news, the snake anti-venom has arrived!
A courier delivers some anti-venom A couple didn't realize they had won the big lottery. A man has had it with you meddling kids smashing his mailbox.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2023 · 6 min
How to beat the arcade Claw Machine PLUS that head-butting just saved your life
A TikTok user shows how to increase your chances of getting a prize. A woman was head-butted by a dog...good thing too....the dog saved her life! Plus a really cool Barbie design.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2023 · 7 min
Why you should fall asleep to Dynamite by BTS
Science shows that it might be better to listen to uptempo music as you fall asleep. Some dogs are traveling the world and have been to France, Germany, Austria, Czechia, England and Scotland. Maybe they'd like to stay over at the hotel made out of a...
Feb 16, 2023 · 7 min
A 30 year old dog! Also - the unfortunate McChicken Ad
A dog in Portugal is 30. No typo. THIRTY!!! An ad for a crispy chicken sandwich was placed next to a crematorium.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2023 · 7 min
Cuddle Parties, why Chocolate is fun to lick and Bob The Goat moves to town
Would you like to be cuddled? Try a cuddle party. Scientists have studied chocolate and why it's fun to lick A rabbit and duck are a couple Bob The Goat moves to townSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 9, 2023 · 5 min
Cheap Chicken Wings for Super Bowl! Name a Cockroach after your ex-lover and feed it to the animals!
Good news for the Super Bowl (unless you are a chicken) - the price of wings went down. And can't stand your ex? Have their love letters turned into toilet paper...or maybe name a roach after them and feed it to the zoo animals! See...
Feb 6, 2023 · 6 min
Your dog is dreaming....about YOU!
Scientists figured out what dogs are dreaming about...and different breeds have different dreams. Horse Girl's Horse checks in to see if Horse Girl is OKSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 2, 2023 · 6 min
Koala Poo can be cool...if you're a dog
Max the dog isn't annoying nor is he crazy...it's his JOB to find Koala poo. A couple plans to live in the middle of nowhere Amazon for 15 months! And you had better hurry if you want to see the winning snow sculpture.See...
Jan 30, 2023 · 5 min
...Good News! The Pirate Kitty has been stopped PLUS I'd like one pizza with everything. Yes ALL the toppings.
What happens if you order a pizza with ALL the toppings. Also a cat was bringing things from the neighborhood to a couple. But it wasn't the couple's cat. The Tale of the Pirate Kitty!
Jan 30, 2023 · 6 min
Good News! The Pirate Kitty has been stopped PLUS I'd like one pizza with everything. Yes ALL the toppings.
What happens if you order a pizza with ALL the toppings. Also a cat was bringing things from the neighborhood to a couple. But it wasn't the couple's cat. The Tale of the Pirate Kitty!See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun

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Get your McDonald's fries with no salt! PLUS a woman finds $15,000 and you won't believe whose it was

Is that A PONY in the Supermarket? PLUS Foods to help you sleep better (Maybe the pony was shopping)

Take that Grinch! How the Grinch LOST Christmas! PLUS a man, his wife and their girlfriend won the lottery.

Baby Pheart PLUS an airline for pets!

A man wins the lottery twice - once for $2, and once for $15.1 million!

The secret to being happy is THIS... also. how do you feel about McDonald's Reusable Cups?

A bear took 400 selfies

Hey, is that Dave Grohl on the BBQ? Yes! PLUS It smells like rats!

Beach Dog wasn't lost, her owner was windsurfing!

Ed Sheeran volunteers at the hospital PLUS a lost dog rings the doorbell at the shelter

Kids, you just smashed the wrong mailbox! PLUS good news, the snake anti-venom has arrived!

How to beat the arcade Claw Machine PLUS that head-butting just saved your life

Why you should fall asleep to Dynamite by BTS

A 30 year old dog! Also - the unfortunate McChicken Ad

Cuddle Parties, why Chocolate is fun to lick and Bob The Goat moves to town

Cheap Chicken Wings for Super Bowl! Name a Cockroach after your ex-lover and feed it to the animals!

Your dog is dreaming....about YOU!

Koala Poo can be cool...if you're a dog

...Good News! The Pirate Kitty has been stopped PLUS I'd like one pizza with everything. Yes ALL the toppings.

Good News! The Pirate Kitty has been stopped PLUS I'd like one pizza with everything. Yes ALL the toppings.