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In today's episode, Johnny Macc shares five good things in the news. Ronan, an African giant pouch rat, has uncovered over 100 landmines, while David Rush aims for a new Guinness World Record by juggling in all 63 US National Parks. Julio, a cat missing for over seven years, reunites with his family thanks to a microchip. UK oncologist Leonard Lee is developing groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccines. Additionally, an AI-generated avatar's appearance in a New York courtroom sparks debate. The episode concludes with a comment on the growing capabilities of AI voices. 00:11 Ronan the Hero Rat01:01 David Rush's National Park Juggling Quest01:37 Julio the Cat's Miraculous Return02:09 Advancements in mRNA Cancer Vaccines03:15 AI in the Courtroom 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

Introducing Dr. Vonda Wright: Formula to Lose Weight and Gain Muscle (Why your Current Workout is Not Giving You Results) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay ShettyHow often do you work out? What’s been the biggest challenge in your fitness journey so far? In today’s episode, Jay sits down with Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in active aging and longevity. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay feeling youthful as you age, lose stubborn fat, and improve your sleep,, this conversation is packed with life changing insights. Jay and Dr. Wright start by debunking the myth that aging is an inevitable decline. Dr. Wright explains how lifestyle choices in your 20s and 30s directly impact how you feel in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. They dive into how excess fat, especially around the belly, isn’t just about appearance—it’s a sign of inflammation that accelerates aging. Dr. Wright shares how movement, muscle mass, and diet play a crucial role in fat loss and energy levels. They also explore the powerful body-brain connection. Dr. Wright breaks down how physical activity releases key proteins that protect the brain from cognitive decline and diseases like dementia. Jay and Dr. Wright discuss how poor sleep can sabotage fat loss, slow down recovery, and disrupt hormones—leading to more cravings, weight gain, and reduced longevity. In this interview, you'll learn: How fat storage impacts aging and energy levels. The critical role of sleep in weight loss and brain function. How movement and muscle mass keep you youthful. How lifestyle choices in your 30s affect long-term health. Why fitness-based friendships can improve your health. If you want to stay sharp, maintain a healthy weight, and build lasting habits that help you thrive for decades, this episode gives you the tools to start now. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free Monk Mode newsletter. Subscribe here. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro  01:43 Your Perception Of Aging Is A Myth 05:31 Develop Healthy Habits in Your 20s 10:07 Why Your Sleep Can Fall Apart in Midlife 16:58 Can You Restock Years Of Not Sleeping? 22:09 Sleep Deprivation is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss 26:45 The Weight Loss Formula That Actually Works  36:04 There Is A Difference Between Being Healthy & Fit 43:13 Fitness Is A Great Way To Connect 46:17 How To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat 55:30 The Body Brain Connection is Integral to  1:01:39 Don’t Make Excuses to Start Making Changes In Your Life 1:04:24 Mobility is One of the Most Important Skills for Aging Well  1:09:51 Break Free from Your Limiting Beliefs 1:17:15 Vonda Wright on Final 5 Episode Resources: Vonda Wright| Website Vonda Wright| YouTube  Vonda Wright| Linkedin Vonda Wright| Instagram Vonda Wright| Facebook Vonda Wright| TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

A park in Japan has officially been named the world's smallest park at 2.5 square feet. An Australian father and son set a record by performing 45 consecutive inside loops in a glider. An 81-year-old woman returned an overdue library book checked out 99 years ago, just in time for the library’s 100th anniversary. The US Fish and Wildlife Service warns against releasing pet goldfish into the wild due to their adverse effects on the ecosystem. Lastly, a toddler called 911 for 'emergency donuts,' leading police to delightfully fulfill his request.  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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free! 

5 Good Things in the news.  A Dutch museum accidentally trashing an art piece, the discovery of a 32,000-year-old woolly rhino in Siberian permafrost, and a record-breaking blindfolded speed run of Super Mario 64. Additionally, a flight attendant offers practical tips for airplane passengers, and the launch of a premium dog park in Brooklyn is discussed.00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode Explanation00:31 Dutch Museum's Trashy Art Mix-Up01:14 Discovery of a 32,000-Year-Old Woolly Rhino01:41 Blindfolded Super Mario 64 Speedrun Record02:27 Flight Attendant's Top Tips for Passengers03:32 Soho House for Dogs in BrooklynUnlock 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 which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. 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, starting with a church in Anchorage, Alaska that built tiny homes for homeless seniors. Next, we hear about two 90-year-old nuns in Chicago who have spent four decades advocating for immigrant rights. Also highlighted is the creation of 400 British sign language signs for environmental science by a group of deaf scientists and educators. A teenager wins the Princess Diana Award for developing an app that detects ticks and assesses disease risk. Finally, London reports a significant drop in air pollution due to the expansion of its ultra-low emission zones. 00:10 Alaska Church Builds Tiny Homes for Homeless Seniors01:18 90-Year-Old Nuns Advocate for Immigrant Rights01:59 Deaf Scientists Create Environmental Science Signs02:31 Teen Wins Award for Tick Detection App03:24 London's Air Pollution DeclineUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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  highlights a Trinity College student's campaign to stop inappropriate behavior towards the Molly Malone statue in Dublin. Next, he covers the preservation of the ancestral home of Harley-Davidson co-founder William C. Davidson in Scotland, thanks to a successful crowdfunding effort. The third story features cooperation between Argentina and Chile to protect the endangered Darwin's Rhea. Johnny then shares a humorous account of a North Carolina man scaring off a bear with a bear costume. Finally, he discusses a Liverpool cafe's introduction of a giant $33 Nutella croissant that has sparked curiosity and debate. Enjoy these feel-good stories and share the podcast with friends! 00:25 Campaign to Protect Dublin's Molly Malone Statue01:58 Saving the Ancestral Home of Harley-Davidson Co-Founder02:45 Conservation Efforts for Darwin's Rhea in Argentina and Chile03:42 Man in Bear Costume Scares Off Real Bear04:20 The $33 Nutella Croissant Craze 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

Highlights include the centennial bulb, a light bulb that has been burning for 124 years, an Australian man receiving a total artificial heart transplant, Tesco's initiative to give away expiring food to reduce waste, the conviction of two men who stole a $6.2 million golden toilet, and the unique funeral of Paul Broom, who was buried in a Snickers-themed coffin.   00:11 The Centennial Bulb: A Light That Never Dies01:40 Historic Artificial Heart Transplant02:04 Tesco's Fight Against Food Waste02:42 The Golden Toilet Heist03:38 A Snickers-Themed FarewellUnlock 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 which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. 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 positive news stories. Joe discovers a well-preserved Iguanodon footprint on a UK beach. A free children's bookstore opens in Maryland aiming to improve literacy among underserved children. Stanford chemists develop a scalable method to remove atmospheric CO2, potentially mitigating climate change. Conservationists save Darwin's frogs from extinction, celebrating new births at the London Zoo. Baby name experts predict the fastest rising names for the next decade. Tune in for these uplifting stories and more!00:00 Dinosaur Discovery00:59 Free Children's Bookstore in Maryland01:30 Stanford's Carbon Capture Breakthrough02:19 Saving Darwin's Frogs from Extinction02:45 Trending Baby Names for the Next Decade 

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five uplifting stories: A 58-year-old man learns to read and finally enjoys a magazine he bought in 1985, a woman buys a sentimental porch bench from her late father's house, a Swiss politician is fined for buying pink water guns, researchers discover health benefits of camel milk, and Montana volunteers, known as the 'Bar Fairies', reward responsible drivers to honor a victim of drunk driving. 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! 00:12 Man Learns to Read at Age 5801:14 A Sentimental Porch Bench02:31 Swiss Politician Fined for Pink Water Guns03:07 Health Benefits of Camel Milk03:34 Montana Bar Fairies' Tribute 

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, starting with St. Andrew's University's research on Loch Ness monster sightings. He also highlights a bike repair initiative for refugees in Evanston and revolutionary gene therapy that helps blind children see. Furthermore, he tells the touching tale of a family adopting three dogs from a shelter and discusses a viral TikTok story where a pilot left a romantic note for a passenger. 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! 00:12 Loch Ness Monster Sightings Analyzed02:07 Mike's Bicycle Donations for Refugees03:00 Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Blindness03:30 Heartwarming Dog Adoption Story04:35 Pilot's Note to Passenger Sparks Debate