Episodes

  • From Ancient Seeds to an Artisanal Cheese Heist

    From Ancient Seeds to an Artisanal Cheese Heist
    Nov 18 2024
    Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing good news stories. The stories include the end of a 31-year treasure hunt for the Trail of the Golden Owl, Pennsylvania students breaking the egg drop world record, scientists growing a tree from a 1,000-year-old seed, an elaborate theft of artisanal cheddar cheese in the UK, and a unique baked potato-themed wedding reception. Johnny also promotes the premium subscription for ad-free listening and additional podcast content.

    00:00 Introduction and Gratitude
    00:18 The End of a 31-Year Treasure Hunt
    01:28 Record-Breaking Egg Drop
    02:03 Ancient Seed Sprouts New Life
    02:48 The Great Cheese Heist
    03:41 Bizarre Wedding Reception

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    5 mins
  • Top Christmas Toys of the Year? The Fartblaster! (5 Good News Christmas Stories)

    Top Christmas Toys of the Year? The Fartblaster! (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
    Nov 16 2024
    Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories, including the release of a new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' benefiting African initiatives, the year-round holiday spirit in Santa Claus, Indiana, a quirky Welsh Christmas tradition involving a horse's skull, the annual Santa Speedo Sprint in Albany, New York, and the top Christmas toys of the year like the Fart Blaster from 'Despicable Me 4'. The show also promotes a commercial-free subscription option and Johnny's other podcast, 'Daily Comedy News.'

    00:00 Band Aid 2024
    01:08 Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana
    01:39 Welsh Christmas Tradition: The Gray Mare
    02:47 Albany Santa Speedo Sprint and Chili Chowder Fest
    03:14 Top Christmas Toys of the Year
    04:01 Conclusion and Show Promotion

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    5 mins
  • Timothy Chalamet, Brewery Births and Record-Breaking Dog Walks

    Timothy Chalamet, Brewery Births and Record-Breaking Dog Walks
    Nov 15 2024

    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five feel-good stories: a baby born in a microbrewery parking lot with a beer named after him, a cheating scandal at the World Conker Championships, a mysterious safe dumped in Texas, a new world record for walking 38 dogs at once, and Timothy Chalamet's surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest.
    00:00 Baby Born at Microbrewery
    01:18 Controversy at the World Conker Championships
    02:38 Mystery of the Abandoned Safe in Texas
    03:07 Guinness World Record: Most Dogs Walked Simultaneously
    03:57 Timothy Chalamet Lookalike Contest Chaos

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    5 mins
  • World Record Cheese Ball

    World Record Cheese Ball
    Nov 13 2024
    Join Johnny Mac as he brings you five intriguing and positive news stories. From a unique half-house sale in California to a new world record cheese ball in Mexico, there's no shortage of fascinating updates. Hear about the successful rescue of a runaway bull in McHenry County, the development of a handheld bacteria detection device for wounds, and the maiden voyage of the world's largest wind-powered cargo ship. Plus, learn how you can enjoy more content commercial-free. Don't miss out on these noteworthy stories!

    00:00 Introduction and Today's Good News Stories
    00:12 Half a House for Half a Million
    00:36 World's Largest String Cheese Ball
    01:04 Escaped Black Angus Bull Captured
    01:44 New Bacteria Detection Method
    02:18 Wind-Powered Cargo Ship's Historic Voyage
    03:48 Conclusion and Additional Programs

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    4 mins
  • Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt

    Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt
    Nov 11 2024
    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories. Highlights include a good Samaritan returning $12,000 to a senior, the Royal Navy returning lost sea turtles to their home, an 11-year-old girl's drawings inspiring a new playground, Skyline Chili setting a world record, and a Southwest Airlines pilot adopting a kitten during an animal rescue mission. Tune in for these feel-good news updates and more.

    00:10 Good Samaritan Returns $12,000
    01:07 Sea Turtles Rescued by Royal Navy
    01:50 11-Year-Old Designs New Playground
    02:29 Skyline Chili's World Record Attempt
    03:04 Southwest Airlines' Animal Rescue Mission


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    4 mins
  • Christmas Selfie Land (5 Good News Christmas Stories)

    Christmas Selfie Land (5 Good News Christmas Stories)
    Nov 9 2024
    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories: Carmen's remarkable Christmas Selfie Land warehouse in the UK, Solvang's traditional Jewelfest celebrations, John Lewis's eco-friendly anti-glitter Christmas decorations, Jack Whitehall's holiday special on Amazon Prime Video, and the premiere of 'The Christmas Letter' movie featuring actors from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. These stories highlight creativity, community spirit, and festive cheer from around the world.

    00:00 Introduction and Christmas Stories Overview
    00:15 Carmen's Christmas Selfie Land
    01:13 Solvang: The Second Best Christmas Town
    01:40 John Lewis' Anti-Glitter Christmas Shop
    02:25 Jack Whitehall's Christmas Special
    03:13 The Christmas Letter Movie Premiere


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    4 mins
  • Never feed the raccoons

    Never feed the raccoons
    Nov 8 2024
    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five intriguing good news stories: a woman's escape from aggressive raccoons after decades of feeding them, actor Damien Lewis leading a flock of sheep across the River Thames in a historical reenactment, a festival in Cyprus creating a record-breaking 246-foot sausage kebab, a pair of adventurers walking across the nation of Tuvalu in under a minute, and the return of the World Egg Throwing Championships. Each story is filled with surprising twists and quirky details, ensuring an entertaining listen.

    00:00 Raccoon Invasion
    01:17 Damien Lewis and the London Sheep Drive
    02:14 Record-Breaking Sausage Kebab in Cyprus
    02:42 Walking Across Tuvalu in Under a Minute
    03:32 World Egg Throwing Championships

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    5 mins
  • China's Fake Pandas

    China's Fake Pandas
    Nov 6 2024
    In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and quirky news stories. A Chinese zoo displays chow chows dyed to look like pandas. A penguin named Pen Chan escapes an event in Japan and travels 18 miles before being found. High school students in Virginia raise over $21,000 to buy their beloved custodian a Jeep. A UPS driver helps an elderly woman in distress and receives recognition and rewards. Lastly, a man in California discovers he's been paying his neighbor's electric bill for 18 years and finally gets it sorted. Tune in for some delightful stories to brighten your day.


    00:10 Panda Dogs at Chinese Zoo
    01:04 Penguin's Great Escape in Japan
    01:53 High School Students' Heartwarming Gift
    02:24 UPS Driver's Heroic Act
    03:03 Man Pays Neighbor's Power Bill for 18 Years

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    4 mins