Diane Keaton's Christmas Song and a Grey's Anatomy star's food poising (5 Good News Christmas Stories)

In this episode of 'Five Good News Stories,' Johnny Mac highlights positive initiatives stemming from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Actress Jennifer Garner teams up with Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen to feed those affected. Other contributions include donations from mainstream companies like Disney, Walmart, and Kroger. Local organizations and individuals like Halle Berry, Jamie Lee Curtis, and the online secondhand marketplace, SecondsMarket, are also stepping up. Additionally, Airbnb is offering free housing for displaced victims. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as Oreo the dog reunites with his owner after being separated during the fires. The publication schedule for the podcast is also updated. 00:18 Jennifer Garner's Relief Efforts01:25 Community Support and Donations02:11 Corporate Contributions03:08 Guidelines for Helping04:07 Oreo the Dog's Reunion05:04 Podcast Updates and ConclusionUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories, starting with a warning from Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto about using toilet paper on seats. A spider monkey wearing a tutu was safely captured by deputies in Jefferson County. In China, Zhang Yizhou broke two Guinness World Records with his skill of slicing cucumbers and lighting matches using playing cards. A man in Maryland discovered a nearly expired lottery ticket worth $50,000 just in time. Finally, Saskatchewan police reveal unusual 911 calls, reminding citizens to reserve the emergency number for real crises.Enjoy an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle-free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!00:00  Toilet Seat Warning00:56  Lost Spider Monkey Found01:49  Guinness World Records02:29  Maryland Man Wins Lottery02:53  Funny 911 Calls in Saskatchewan 

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories from around the world. He begins with the heartfelt reunion of two sisters, aged 96 and 100, who were separated during WWII and reunited by the non-profit Wish of a Lifetime. Next, a startup in Trinidad and Tobago, founded by Dr. Henry, turns seaweed into low emission fuel. He also discusses a solar-powered desalination project from the University of South Australia. Additionally, Japan offers a unique service to rent elderly advisors for various activities. Lastly, Wisdom, a 74-year-old albatross, lays an egg, making headlines as the world's oldest known wild bird. Johnny Mac wraps up by promoting ad-free versions of the show and recommending other podcasts. 00:11 Reunion of Two Sisters Separated by War01:49 Innovative Startup Turns Seaweed into Fuel02:32 Solar-Powered Desalination Breakthrough03:09 Renting an Elderly Companion in Japan04:50 World's Oldest Wild Bird Lays an EggUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

In this episode hosted by Shoddy Mac, we explore some uplifting stories from around the world. A British zoo discovers their female penguin Maggie is actually male and renames him Magnus. Scientific research reveals a Vitamin K precursor could potentially cure prostate cancer. Jockey Glen Boss is reunited with his lost Melbourne Cup trophies after a taxi mishap. There's a heartwarming tale of a steer named Magnum, who frequents Tim Hortons with his owner. Lastly, a study suggests dogs might be able to detect bladder cancer in other dogs through scent. The episode concludes with information on how to enjoy the show ad-free.00:00 Penguin Mix-Up01:13 Vitamin K and Prostate Cancer01:39 Jockey's Lost and Found Trophies02:25 Magnum the Steer at Tim Hortons03:13 Dogs Detecting Bladder CancerUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. US Customs seize over 3000 fake Gibson guitars worth $18 million if authentic, while scientists find inspiration from octopuses for better denture adhesives. In Thailand, authorities rescue smuggled exotic animals, including lemurs and primates. A man in Texas is seen enjoying upscale dining with his horse, and police in England recover a stolen van with damaged pies intended for a Christmas market. Despite some oddities, these stories bring a positive note to the day. 00:11 Fake Gibson Guitars Seized00:40 Innovative Denture Solution Inspired by Octopuses02:35 Exotic Animal Smuggling Bust in Thailand03:13 Man Dines with Horse in Texas04:01 Stolen Van with 2,500 Pies Recovered Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming stories: archaeologists in Western Syria discover evidence of the earliest alphabet, the National Trust gifts saplings in memory of the Sycamore Gap tree, Japanese researchers develop environmentally-friendly plastic that dissolves in seawater, a retired police dog rescues a missing person in his first walk post-surgery, and a son restores his father's beloved 1967 Chevy Camaro as a surprise for his 65th birthday. Join Johnny for a dose of positivity and good news. 00:22 Ancient Alphabet Discovery in Syria01:23 Reviving the Sycamore Gap Tree02:11 Eco-Friendly Plastic Innovation02:47 Heroic Retired Police Dog03:51 Father-Son Bond Over a Classic CarUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting and intriguing stories. He begins with a touching story about a pilot who died in a rescue mission, and his family's effort to honor his legacy. Next, he reports on the recovery of stolen gold coins from a 300-year-old shipwreck in Florida. Good news for Scottish bumblebees follows, with their population increasing by over 100 times. The episode also features a quirky story about a London pub known for flooding during high tide. Finally, Johnny wraps up with a viral story of a man finding a smooth Mars bar and his unexpected interaction with the company.00:00 Introduction and First Story: A Touching Memorial01:36 Second Story: Recovered Gold Coins02:26 Third Story: Bumblebee Population Boom02:39 Fourth Story: The Flooding Pub Experience03:34 Fifth Story: The Smooth Milky Way MysteryUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

The Voyager One spacecraft, launched in 1977, overcomes a communications blackout. A four-year-old girl defies medical expectations and takes her first steps despite being misdiagnosed with a severe disorder. A Penn State study shows that positive attitudes toward aging can improve cognitive function. AI technology successfully detects breast cancer missed by human evaluation, potentially saving a woman's life. Lastly, a large python missing for two months is found in a Chili's parking lot and reunited with its owner. 00:12 Voyager One's Communication Blackout01:15 Miraculous Recovery of a Four-Year-Old Girl01:51 Positive Attitudes Towards Aging02:30 AI Detects Breast Cancer Early03:08 Lost Python Found at Chili'sUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you’d like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! 

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a couple building a $40,000 DIY tiny house with all essential amenities, a unique solution using beehive fences in Kenya to protect crops from elephants, Miners and Sons setting the world record for the deepest concert underground, a bear casually visiting a candy shop in Tennessee, and a fun ranking of the most and least sinful cities in America. Additionally, trivia such as cities with the lowest obesity and smoking rates is included. Johnny also promotes an ad-free version of the show available on Apple Podcasts. 00:11 DIY Tiny House Success Story01:12 Elephants vs. Bees: A Unique Solution02:06 World Record: Deepest Concert Underground02:44 Bear Visits Candy Shop03:15 Most and Least Sinful Cities in AmericaUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!     

In this special Christmas episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting holiday stories. Highlights include Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's family plans, a unique cork Christmas display at Grey Ghost Vineyards, Dr. Who's Christmas special 'Joy to the World,' McDonald's UK Grinch Happy Meals, and a humorous tale of a Florida family's inflatable Grinch stolen by a bear. Tune in for these feel-good stories as Johnny wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and announces a return to the regular format on Friday. 00:25 Taylor Swift's Christmas Plans01:07 Amazing Cork Display at Grey Ghost Vineyards02:12 Doctor Who Christmas Special02:49 Grinch Stories: McDonald's Happy Meal and Stolen Decoration04:24 Conclusion and Christmas WishesUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!