Episodes
Bark Air introduces the first luxury air travel experience for dogs, offering services from London to New York and New York to LA, complete with onboard amenities tailored for canine comfort. A touching story follows of Freya, who received a wedding day card from her deceased father, leaving wedding guests emotional. A large-scale whale rescue effort south of Perth saw 130 out of 160 stranded pilot whales returned to the sea. Centenarian Hamilton Logan takes on a 100-kilometer walk challenge...
Published 05/15/24
Sea Lions Take Over Fisherman's Wharf The Fans First Act: A Fight Against Hidden Fees Miraculous Quadruplets: A One in 70 Million Chance Mysterious Money Finds in Ohio Snakes in Pants: A Surprising Airport Security Find Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!  See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.
Published 05/13/24
 The World's Largest Hot Dog Art Installation  Innovations in Synthetic Diamond Production  Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts  The Lawn Defender: A Sprinkler Story  The Mystery of the 80s Song Unraveled   Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!  See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.
Published 05/10/24
This episode of '5 Good News Stories' hosted by Johnny Mac covers a range of uplifting tales including Donna setting a new world record for the longest abdominal plank, Samaritans rescuing Sam from a burning car, a groundbreaking study on cannabis reducing cognitive decline, a lawsuit over beer quantity misrepresentation in Texas, and a rare lime green puppy born to a golden retriever.   World Record Planking Achievement Heroic Samaritans Save a Life Cannabis and Cognitive Health Study The...
Published 05/08/24
Johnny Ma  delivers five heartwarming stories: a romantic plane proposal where the captain proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend mid-flight; the relocation of Asian elephants from Australia's Taronga Zoo to a larger, mixed-species habitat in South Australia; a scientific insight into the heart-shaped feature on Pluto, thought to be caused by a slow, angled impact; the recovery and thriving of two Bengal tigers, rescued from the situation highlighted in the 'Tiger King' series; and the...
Published 05/06/24
 Highlights include Mike, the alligator trapper, capturing an eight-foot alligator barefoot and showcasing it to a cheering crowd. The script humorously touches on 'savage seagulls' in Britain, forming gangs and causing chaos, with characters like Bugsy Seagull and Steven Seagull. Another story involves a Nigerian chess champion, Tunde, who broke the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for 60 hours in Times Square, raising $22,000 in the process. Additionally, an infamous...
Published 05/03/24
 First, an elephant escapes from a local circus in Butte, Montana, amusing the community before being safely returned.  The second story humorously recounts how the Petite Hermitage Hotel in West California gains popularity by cleverly responding to negative online reviews. Next, Ethan Levine embarks on a quest to set a Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown, aiming to reach or surpass the 40-pitch benchmark. Following that, a mom accidentally sends a birthday...
Published 05/01/24
The Great Cow Escape: A Tale of Clever Cows Whale Communication Breakthrough: Talking to Humpbacks Creating a Mouse Utopia: Simon Dell's Mouse Village Innovative Wildlife Management: Alaska's Robotic Predator The Accidental Divorce: A Click Gone Wrong
Published 04/29/24
Scrabble Gets a Friendly Makeover Wheels for Winners: Biking for Good in Wisconsin  Discovering a New Blue Gecko Species  Global Life Expectancy on the Rise The Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Cat  
Published 04/26/24
A newborn fox at the Richmond Wildlife Center is raised with minimal human contact, using a unique method where caretakers wear fox costumes. Adidas plans to donate over $150 million from Yeezy sales to anti-racism organizations after ending their partnership with Kanye West. A high school student, Selena Zhang, invents a solar and AI-powered trap to combat the invasive lanternfly in the Northeast. Providence College students raise funds for their beloved overnight security guard, James, to...
Published 04/24/24
The tales include a pilot and his dog surviving a plane crash off the California coast and swimming to safety, Anouk Gournier setting a new rope climbing record at the Eiffel Tower, the birth of the 250th California Condor chick at the San Diego Zoo signaling a conservation success, a horse that wandered into an Australian train station during heavy rain and was safely returned to its owner, and the discovery of the largest fossilized human turd from a 9th-century Viking, highlighting an...
Published 04/22/24
A mass wedding ceremony during a total eclipse in Ohio Town, the rescue of three stranded men on a Pacific island using palm leaves to spell out 'HELP', the development of a new cancer-detecting blood test called Galeri, the story of Roger, a playful Labrador who became a hero in earthquake rescue efforts in Taiwan, and humorous advice on what to do if attacked by a cow. 
Published 04/19/24
Celebrating Erna the Duck's Remarkable Milestone Cow on the Traffic Cam Space Debris Mystery: A Close Encounter in Florida Breaking Records as a Human Fountain Coin Toss Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds  
Published 04/17/24
Johnny Mac delivers five heartwarming news stories ranging from a Barbie rescued from a river auctioned for over $1,000 to fund cleanup efforts, to Olivia Rodrigo's initiative to donate proceeds from her Canadian tour to women's shelters. Additionally, a biotech company's breakthrough in bio 3D printed windpipes offers new hope in medical science. A curious tale follows a man who bought a house on Amazon and found it too small to live in, planning to use it for Airbnb instead. The segment...
Published 04/15/24
Dolphins' Puffer Fish High: A Surprising Discovery Heartwarming Act of Kindness by a School Bus Driver Can Your Dog Really Understand You? The Curious Case of Cats and Cucumbers The Fascinating World of Cicadas  
Published 04/12/24
Johnny Mac presents five intriguing and heartwarming news stories. The topics range from a baseball team's controversial mascot named after a weight-loss drug, to a traditional waiter's race in Paris aimed at promoting the upcoming Summer Olympics. Additionally, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence in healthcare are highlighted, showcasing a new AI model that can detect diseases and tumors in early stages. Another story touches on a controversial wedding where guests were charged a hefty...
Published 04/10/24
Eclipse Day: Fun Facts and Viewing Tips A Quirky Earthquake Story During a Vasectomy The World's Oldest Man Shares His Secret Presidential Palace Cats: Mexico's Living Fixed Assets Flight Delay Fiasco: A Bathroom Dilemma
Published 04/08/24
Johnny Mac shares five uplifting and humorous news stories. These include Mike Tyson's launch of a unique cannabis edible shaped like bitten ears, reminiscent of his infamous fight with Evander Holyfield. I n a lucky turn of events in England, Richard Brock finds a valuable gold nugget during a treasure hunt.  The 'I am not a typo' campaign advocates for the recognition of unique names in technology autocorrect systems. Comedian Ed Gamble is compelled to replace a hot dog with a cucumber...
Published 04/05/24
 The first story highlights the Girls Auto Clinic, a Pennsylvania-based service offering car care memberships, education, and hands-on mechanic workshops specifically for women, alongside unique amenities like a nail salon. Next, an 11-year-old named Harrison is celebrated for raising $81,000 through patriotic popsicle sales to support history projects about Pearl Harbor, aiming to include stories of underrepresented heroes. The third story tells of Samba, a 15-year-old Catalina McCaw, who...
Published 04/03/24
Two women in Florida are attempting to set a Guinness world record by driving 500 miles in toy cars, raising money for animal charities along the way. Researchers in France have discovered why humans are naturally inclined to dance, attributing the phenomenon to the effect of syncopation on the brain. In Toronto, bald eagles are nesting for the first time in recorded history, marking a conservation success. A 29-year-old woman, has set a new record as the first female to race nonstop...
Published 04/01/24
I missed World Nap Day! A successful coral reef restoration project in Indonesia, demonstrating a full recovery within four years A historical note found in Belgium revealing the harsh working conditions of 1940 and offering advice to future generations Research at Chernobyl showing certain worms' resilience to radiation, contributing to cancer research And a quirky story about a man in the UK who ordered a bacon roll with 51 slices of bacon, which was so large it was served in a donut box. 
Published 03/29/24
A rare Harry Potter book proof copy that sold for over $17,000 due to a misspelling, Christian Bale's initiative to support foster siblings with affordable housing, an overview of the Amache National Historic Site to preserve Japanese American history, a couple converting a school bus into a sustainable mobile home, and a peculiar case of mummified monkeys found in a traveler's luggage. 
Published 03/27/24
This script shares five positive news stories covering a range of topics from an unexpected discovery by a magnet fisherman to heartwarming care at the Houston Zoo. The first story celebrates a magnet fisherman who found a potentially medieval sword in a river, sparking interest and eventually leading to its donation to a museum amidst legal considerations. Next, the extraordinary care given to a female jumping stick at the Houston Zoo is highlighted, where a unique treatment helped it...
Published 03/25/24
Uplifting Updates for Women's History Month and Beyond This episode, hosted by Johnny Mac, celebrates Women's History Month and Barbie's 65th birthday with the announcement of new exceptional women dolls in its Role Models Collection, introducing girls to inspiring stories. Jon Stewart's heartfelt farewell to his dog Dipper led to an influx of donations to Animal Haven, a local shelter from which Dipper was adopted. A quirky event in St. Louis sets a new Guinness World Record with 355...
Published 03/22/24