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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 a... more

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Johnny Mac shares five good news Christmas stories, focusing on Delta Airlines rewarding random acts of kindness with holiday medallion cards that can be redeemed for gifts and collectibles. The script also provides travel tips, including the best an... more

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02:01 Eco-Friendly Artisans in Mumbai

02:24 The Search for Bradford Bear

03:21 Woman Found Alive in Coffin in Thailand

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West Virginia has been ranked as the most excited state for Christmas 2025, based on Google search data. Carter, a college sophomore, and his family are collecting handwritten cards for hospital and nursing home patients in honor of his late grandmot... more

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Grapevine, Texas, has been named the Best Christmas Town in America, drawing 2 million visitors annually with its festive celebrations. Hershey Park's Christmas Candy Lane won USA Today's award for best theme park holiday event. Country Living's 25 b... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Barney
Author and speaker, known for his concept of the Happiness Experiment
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World renowned relationship coach, podcast host, and speaker
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Johnny Mac
Host focusing on uplifting and humorous stories with a heartwarming touch, dedicated to providing positive content and a cheerful listening experience.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • Always enjoyable

    I look forward to each episode. Johnny Mac does a great job. I just wish the episodes were longer.

    Thanks Johnny Mac

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jinx17
    United States2 months ago
  • Stop putting other shows in my feed!

    Unfollowing because it downloads other shows that “I may like” several times a week. Very annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GreatNate80
    United States7 months ago
  • 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 wou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DebInSEVA
    United States8 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    seekingnews
    United States9 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NormeeB
    United States9 months ago

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Some listeners express frustration about ads disrupting the flow of the content, highlighting a desire for smoother listening experiences.
Listeners appreciate the consistent positivity and uplifting nature of the stories shared, which provide a refreshing break from negative news.
The host is often praised for his engaging delivery and ability to make listeners feel good throughout the episodes.

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Panda Monium
Q: Where can people find the book?
The book is available wherever books are sold and can be pre-ordered from Amazon or thehappinessexperiment.com.
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Q: What is The Happiness Experiment?
It's a recording of real events with real people where I bring forward inheritance money to benefit them while they are still alive and encourage them to create a happiness plan.
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Q: What should my listeners do to benefit from this book?
They should think about happiness and make a choice to increase their happiness, discussing it with someone to create a happiness plan.
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Q: What advice do you have for someone looking to go further with their psychedelic experiences legally?
Consider participating in clinical trials for psychedelics or look into legal psilocybin experiences in Oregon or Colorado.
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Q: What makes you think we're approaching a new frontier in medicine regarding these experiments?
I'm very hopeful that there is a new frontier emerging with psychedelics as therapies, especially for anxiety and other mental health struggles.

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What is 5 Good News Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on delivering uplifting and heartwarming stories from around the world, aiming to counterbalance the often negative news cycle. Each episode features five handpicked stories that highlight positive human experiences, major acts of kindness, and community resilience, ranging from amusing anecdotes to significant inspirational tales. The unique approach of blending humor with genuinely feel-good narratives helps listeners see the beauty in everyday life, making it particularly appealing for anyone in search of positivity and hope amidst challenging times.

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5 Good News Stories launched 3 years ago and published 504 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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