5 Good News Stories: Happiness and Fun

Hosted by Johnny Mac and John · Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

3.9from 122 ratings

67Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

652
Episodes: 90
Transcribed: 122
Ratings: Daily
Cadence: 2022
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About 5 Good News Stories: Happiness and Fun

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/5-good-news-stories-happiness-and-fun--5747537/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher: Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab
Category: health & fitness · kids & family · news
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 19 Dec 2022
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026

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Latest episodes

90 of 652 episodes have a transcript.

8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Candy Corn Pizza????
Host Johnny Mac shares five quirky Halloween news stories including candy corn pizza, haunted car washes, and charity mazes.
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
There's a new kind of cat!
Johnny Mac shares uplifting stories of a new wild cat species, a chimp's successful surgery, a unique family record, a library's fine forgiveness, and a giant Slim Jim.
4 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Tim McGraw Songwriter Helps Rescue Nashville Foxes
Host Johnny Mac shares uplifting stories including a songwriter rescuing Nashville foxes and bison returning to a Mexican reserve.

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Apple Podcasts (US): 3.8 / 5; 97 ratings
Spotify: 4.4 / 5; 25 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality: 94
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 0
Engagement: 98

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Questions about 5 Good News Stories: Happiness and Fun

Who hosts 5 Good News Stories: Happiness and Fun?

Johnny Mac and John host the show. Published by Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab.

How often do new episodes come out?

The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.

Does 5 Good News Stories: Happiness and Fun take guests?

The show does not typically feature guests, based on episode analyses.

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