5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun

Five Good News Stories - 5 Good Things in the news, three times a week!

5 Good News Stories is a heartwarming and uplifting podcast that focuses on bringing positivity and hope to its listeners. Hosted by Johnny Mac, this podcast is a breath of fresh air in a world often dominated by negative headlines.

In each episode, John handpicks five of the most inspiring and uplifting good news stories from around the globe. These stories can range from acts of kindness and community resilience to scientific breakthroughs and human triumphs.

In our episodes, we've shared an abundance of remarkable good news stories that showcase the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.

So if you're craving a break from the negativity and chaos of the world, tune in to 5 Good News Stories and let us fill your day with joy, laughter, and a renewed sense of hope. Hit Follow now and join our community of like-minded listeners who believe in the power of positivity to make the world a brighter place, one story at a time!

The podcast aims to remind listeners that even in challenging times, there are countless reasons to smile and feel hopeful

.What sets "5 Good News Stories" apart is its dedication to turning these news stories into engaging and thought-provoking content.

It's 5 Good News Stories to make you smile. Have a great day!


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Recent Episodes
  • Advancements in Cancer Vaccines
    Apr 15, 2025 – 04:29
  • Police deliver Emergency Donuts following 911 call
    Apr 13, 2025 – 03:55
  • Don't do THIS on an airplane! (The Lost Episodes)
    Apr 12, 2025 – 04:30
  • Alaska Church Builds Tiny Homes for Homeless Seniors
    Apr 10, 2025 – 04:15
  • The $33 Nutella Croissant Craze
    Apr 8, 2025 – 05:35
  • A Light That Never Dies
    Apr 6, 2025 – 04:18
  • Most Popular Baby Names of the NEXT 10 Years
    Apr 3, 2025 – 04:05
  • Man finally reads magazine he bought in 1985...here's why
    Apr 1, 2025 – 04:22
  • Loch Ness Monster Sightings Analyzed PLUS The Most Beautiful Thing In The World is YOU
    Mar 30, 2025 – 05:17
  • Steve Carell's Prom Surprise
    Mar 27, 2025 – 04:12
  • Ovechkin's NHL Goals for Childhood Cancer, Antique Love Letters, Whale Songs, Seed Vault Additions, and Walnuts for Brain Health
    Mar 25, 2025 – 04:24
  • Scotland is NOT banning cats!
    Mar 23, 2025 – 05:06
  • Cat and Lamb named Couple of the Year
    Mar 20, 2025 – 04:58
  • Hero Dogs, Lab-Grown Pet Treats, and More
    Mar 18, 2025 – 05:10
  • Whale Swallows Kayaker!
    Mar 16, 2025 – 04:53
  • Judge hands out car-washing sentences for shoplifters
    Mar 13, 2025 – 04:10
  • Drake's Gender Reveal
    Mar 11, 2025 – 04:02
  • White Claw Spill
    Mar 9, 2025 – 05:04
  • Japanese Police Sting Catches Shoe Thief
    Mar 6, 2025 – 04:28
  • 10 year old calls police...for help with homework
    Mar 4, 2025 – 04:00
  • Comfort TV, Pink Pigeons, Heroic Rescue, and Unique Side Hustles
    Mar 2, 2025 – 06:03
  • Taylor Swift's Victory Pop Tarts
    Feb 27, 2025 – 04:08
  • Caption Glasses, Rescued Turtle, Legal Rights for a Mountain, Homeless Veterans, and a Mistaken Death
    Feb 25, 2025 – 04:43
  • Googly Eyes Mystery Solved
    Feb 23, 2025 – 05:11
  • Friendly Garbage Truck Drivers
    Feb 20, 2025 – 05:01
  • Baby Elephant Rescue, Poetry Pharmacy, and More!
    Feb 18, 2025 – 04:49
  • The Spitting Llama
    Feb 16, 2025 – 04:11
  • A woman smashes watermelons....with her thighs
    Feb 13, 2025 – 04:35
  • Flop the Penguin's big comeback
    Feb 11, 2025 – 04:57
  • How Winnie the Dog wound up in the college marching band
    Feb 9, 2025 – 05:32
  • Now I want fries
    Feb 6, 2025 – 04:32
  • Conan the Bacterium and The Great Google Eyes Mystery
    Feb 4, 2025 – 03:27
  • Lock Ness Monster sighted again
    Feb 2, 2025 – 03:56
  • Will the bananas appear again on February 2nd?
    Jan 30, 2025 – 04:29
  • More Good News Amidst the California Wildfires
    Jan 29, 2025 – 04:40
  • Ding Dong the Dog and some Ding Dongs with a Bear Costume
    Jan 28, 2025 – 04:58
  • Lego Shark finally found after years
    Jan 26, 2025 – 03:24
  • Amid L.A. Wildfires: Community Heroes and Heartwarming Stories
    Jan 24, 2025 – 03:54
  • Stroke Victim now speaks Italian
    Jan 23, 2025 – 04:55
  • Shane Gillis and Bill Burr Benefit and more Uplifting Stories Amidst the LA Wildfire
    Jan 22, 2025 – 04:27
  • Taylor Swift Way Auction
    Jan 21, 2025 – 04:08
  • Monkey Mischief and Elk Rescues
    Jan 19, 2025 – 03:59
  • You're playing Monopoly wrong
    Jan 16, 2025 – 04:57
  • Heroic Efforts Amid LA Wildfires
    Jan 15, 2025 – 04:23
  • The Christmas Gift lost in the wall for 48 years
    Jan 14, 2025 – 04:44
  • Acts of Kindness Amidst LA Wildfires
    Jan 13, 2025 – 05:56
  • Toilet Seat Warning
    Jan 12, 2025 – 04:05
  • In Japan you can rent an Old Man
    Jan 10, 2025 – 06:07
  • Penguin Mix-up! Maggie is a boy!
    Jan 8, 2025 – 04:28
  • 2,500 Pies Recovered but you can't eat them
    Jan 6, 2025 – 05:39
Recent Reviews
  • DebInSEVA
    Umm, Consent?!? Hello?!?
    I love this show, I love the concept...so much negativity comes at us constantly, this is a great 'thoughts and energy reset!' Yes, there are ads. That's not the fault of hosts, really...we all deserve to earn a living. Honestly, we all have 'commercial breaks' in our '9 to 5.' I don't mind them. I've considered (many times, actually!) supporting the show / network yet never have due to the invasive 'you may like *random show*' drop into my feed. No. I won't. If I wanted another show, I would find it just as I've found my other 103 subscribed pods. It's called CONSENT and I'm saying NO! STOP FORCING OTHERS AND THEIR PODCASTS INTO MY FEED!
  • seekingnews
    Downloads unwanted shows
    After several years listening to this podcast they recently started automatically downloading additional content that you ‘might like’. I have an automatic playlist and I most definitely do not like unwanted content getting automatically added to the list. I have unfollowed the show because of this.
  • NormeeB
    Switcharoo
    I liked the original episodes. Then I started getting “bonus” episodes from shows I have zero interest in that are over an hour long instead of the short format I subscribed to. It’s a stupid promo scheme. I’m out. 5 star dropped to 1 star.
  • morg567
    This is all ads?
    Why would I listen to this
  • dyactavc
    Wholesome but the ADS!
  • TX2-Step
    Paying for good news
    Don’t like the fact we have to pay for good news in this extremely negative news cycle
  • LilRedheadedGirl7
    “Gyro” is not pronounced “guy - row”
    I think you might want to ensure that you can pronounce basic words you use in this podcast…. You miss a fair amount of very common words, and I think I’d be more diligent about that if I had a podcast.
  • incyde
    Meh
    5 “Good” News Stories presented badly, with ads. No thanks.
  • BAM BAM 125
    Disappointing
    Loved this one until the assumption of a political view was a good story. Great job until then though.
  • mary margaret rachael
    Fantastic!
    Thank you! This is exactly what I was hoping for! You deserve a 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️rating!
  • TJTat
    Too bad, not good
    Too many commercials. Commercial time is longer than content.
  • REZNIL JANNERY
    Great stories
    …but more time on adverts is not great
  • woweewow
    where’s the beef?
    Crazy ratio of ads to the actual podcast on 5min episodes. Blink and you might miss the “content”. It’s the fyre-fest sandwich of podcasts.
  • Critical, Chris🔥
    Lol dolphins getting high
    Dolphins getting high on for fish is my favorite episode and I really like all the other facts. The John Mac gives he’s a really funny guy in my opinion and I think this podcast is good for anyone who likes funny, harmless jokes. Thank you, John Mac
  • dartdean
    In theory
    In theory this is ok but seriously ALL THE ADDS take away from any vibe the stories can create. Adds are bad in amount and content. And not all the stories are good in feel either.
  • Skolnia
    I thought these were GOOD news stories…
    So why am I listening about a terrible wedding? It’s like the buzzfeed of podcasts, lazy lists with content (poorly) stolen from Reddit. Hard pass for me.
  • Darth 28
    Makes me smile
    Nice breezy listen that helps me start my morning commute.
  • Key Lime Slushie
    Feel Good Tidbits
    I look forward to the host’s cheerful demeanor, the brief stories and, most of all, reminding us of the positive and worthy things happening in this world. It’s like a few minutes of newsy-zen every day. Thank you for a wonderful podcast ☺️
  • Hydroflask Water Bottle
    Tres bien
    Me likey
  • Nikko Weo
    Inspiring !!!
    I don’t write reviews but I must make an exception for this show. I absolutely love the good news delivered with a great energy. I highly recommend this show to everyone. Keep up the Great Work !🤗
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