135 Year Old Tortoise is a father for the first time!

A 12-year-old's panda-themed Lego creation winning a competition, the discovery of a historical mourning ring by Malcolm, the scientific quest to understand tickling, a bear taking a nap in a Florida backyard, and a runaway sheep in Milwaukee. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

A porcupine stowed away on a wrecked plane in British Columbia, humanoid robots playing soccer in China, an Alaska brown bear in Minnesota getting a metal tooth crown, a rivalry between historic restaurants in Madrid, and an 11-year-old girl in Florida finding a message in a bottle that traveled from Hawaii.  To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

Highlights include a controversial art show in Germany featuring chickens in diapers, a New Zealand flag exhibit that sparked debate, a couple's epic 11-month adventure down the Pan-American Highway, a hungry wild elephant causing minor chaos in a grocery store in Thailand, and a 14-year-old boy being rewarded for his honesty after returning a lost wallet containing $300. Some stories are funny, some controversial, and all are worth listening to!Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

Highlights include a controversial art show in Germany featuring chickens in diapers, a New Zealand flag exhibit that sparked debate, a couple's epic 11-month adventure down the Pan-American Highway, a hungry wild elephant causing minor chaos in a grocery store in Thailand, and a 14-year-old boy being rewarded for his honesty after returning a lost wallet containing $300. Some stories are funny, some controversial, and all are worth listening to!Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

Sienna, a shelter dog, uses her intuition to alert a man about a medical emergency at an adoption event, potentially saving his life. In the UK, zoos will soon be required to provide more space for animals. Mike generously donates a kidney to his neighbor, Jacob, enabling him to live a dialysis-free life. Joshua, a musician from Trinidad and Tobago, breaks the Guinness World Record by playing the steel pan for 31 continuous hours. Lastly, homeowner Crystal discovers a pet grave in her backyard, touching the hearts of many when she shares the story and photos of the beloved pet on TikTok.  Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

 Highlights include a chicken wandering into a Buffalo Wild Wings and being rescued, Pittsburgh International Airport staff recovering a lost engagement ring from a baggage carousel, Michigan wildlife experts freeing a bear from a plastic lid after two years, a mysterious dome-shaped object found in Indianapolis, and unusual lost items on Megabus, such as hay bales and a frozen turkey.Get the show without ads. Five bucks.  For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus.   

Uplifting stories including a contender for the world's smallest dog, a Sun bear's miraculous recovery from cancer, the recovery of a WWII Canadian naval vessel's bell, and a bear caught on camera stealing in New Hampshire. Johnny Mac  also humorously clarifies that Costco cards cannot be used as Real ID.  To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

Highlights include Goliath, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise, becoming a father for the first time; unique vegetable likenesses of celebrities at the Lambeth Country Show; the first video of a live Azis Antarctica squid filmed at 6,000 feet; the discovery and $7 million auction of a 1666 painting found in a barn attic; and a humorous misadventure involving hikers in the Adirondacks who mistakenly reported their friend dead while under the influence of hallucinogenic mushrooms.   To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

 00:10 Epic Solo Rowing Challenge01:19 Innovative Ice Preservation01:48 Cockatoos' Clever Water Fountain Trick03:03 Seawater-Degradable Plastic Breakthrough03:39 Bee Truck Accident in Washington To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. These include the captivating tale of a zebra named Zeke  that went on the run in Tennessee, only to be dramatically captured after eight days of adventure. The episode also features a man who journeyed a thousand miles to satisfy his pregnant sister-in-law's craving for sausage rolls, and a circus performer who set a new world record for hair hanging. Additionally, John celebrates the 100th birthday of twins Bill and Jack, and details a quirky annual event in Minneapolis involving the sharpening of a gigantic pencil. 00:18 The Hilarious Zebra Escape00:55 Zebra's Capture and Internet Fame02:46 Pregnancy Craving Adventure03:21 Guinness World Record Feats03:50 Celebrating 100 Years of Life04:25 The Giant Pencil Sharpening RitualTo become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!