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In this special Christmas Eve episode, Johnny Mac shares good news stories and essential updates for the holiday season. He provides information on restaurant hours for Christmas Day, amusing anecdotes, and heartwarming tales - including Dolly Parton's holiday book release, a saxophonist's impromptu performance to cheer up stranded passengers, and Santa's helicopter visit in Arkansas. He also relays Santa's missing jingle bells incident in New Jersey, urging parents to heed the story discreetly....

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories: a plane grounded for four days due to 132 escaped hamsters, a Chicago Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest winner, British research on a cancer-combatting compound from orange caterpillar fungus, a father and son's discovery of valuable historical coins in Poland, and the revival of a 1956 Kurt Vonnegut board game called GHQ. Johnny also provides information on how to listen to the show without commercials through Apple Podcasts. 00:18 Hamsters on ...

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories. Highlights include a review of Crumble's high-calorie holiday brownie, a 52-foot tall Christmas tree that has become a local landmark, Then some Santa related stuff just for teh adults. 00:00 Introduction and Christmas Countdown 00:27 The 1200-Calorie Holiday Brownie 02:16 The Giant Christmas Tree on Pepper Street 03:21 Santa's Secret Messages for Adults Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get...

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing Christmas stories. First on the list are the most dangerous Christmas songs to avoid while driving, according to experts, with 'Frosty the Snowman' topping the list. The episode also highlights the festivities of the Newport Beach Christmas Parade, featuring creative boat decorations. A comical story of a couple's misadventures with a Christmas tree provides some laughs, while a segment for parents shares a secret from Santa. 0...

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five feel-good stories. A British woman receives a job application response 50 years late, a goat named Joshua runs a part of a half marathon, two brothers break a Guinness World Record by pulling cars, a 100-year-old time capsule is opened in Kansas City, and a fur seal causes train delays in New Zealand. Tune in for these heartwarming stories and more good news. 00:15 Lost Job Application from 1976 01:18 Marathon Goat's Unexpected Race 02:34 Brothers Break C...

Highlights include an 11-year-old non-verbal boy baking Christmas pies to replace stolen ones, a 4-foot inflatable Santa mix-up turning into a 20-foot spectacle, a four-year-old leukemia patient delivering over 400 Christmas gifts to hospitals, an elaborate 24,000-light Christmas display raising funds for charity, and scientists reconstructing the face of Saint Nicholas. The episode also includes a special segment for parents regarding Santa Claus. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:15 Heartwarm...

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories: A dad heroically stops both a runaway lawnmower and his 18-month-old son from potential danger, a New Jersey man celebrates his engagement after a face and hand transplant, Nigerian artist Fola breaks the Guinness World Record with a massive drawing, Canada holds an annual hair freezing contest, and English police request the public to stop chasing an emu for easier rescue. 01:02 Inspiring Story of a Face Transplant Survivor 02:12 Nigerian Artist Breaks...

Johnny Mac shares five delightful Christmas stories, including a Taylor Swift-inspired house, a Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City, a reminder from Indiana State Police about Christmas lights on cars, a humorous tree lighting mishap in Dublin, and creative Elf on the Shelf ideas for parents. Each story highlights the joy and creativity of the holiday season. 00:15 Taylor Swift Inspired Christmas House 01:47 Kansas City's Christmas Experience 02:34 Indiana State Police's Christmas Ligh...

Johnny Mac presents five uplifting stories, starting with a female passenger landing a plane after the pilot suffered cardiac arrest. Other stories include a successful rhino swap between UK safari parks, the miraculous rescue of a dog stranded in a tree after Hurricane Helene, the birth of cloned black-footed ferret kits contributing to species conservation, and the adventurous capture of a kangaroo on the loose in Florida. 00:25 Heroic Plane Landing 00:59 Rhino Swap for Genetic Diversity 01:4...

Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories. Highlights include Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's low-key Christmas tree-shopping in NYC, the debate over whether the James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' qualifies as a Christmas movie, and an amusing tale about a TikToker discovering termites in her holiday ornament. Also featured are Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco's family Christmas card and a Long Island couple's massive inflatable Santa display. Johnny wrap...

Join Johnny Mac as he shares five delightful Christmas stories that are sure to put you in a festive mood. From the return of 90s Christmas decor to a dry Christmas trend among Gen Z, there's something for everyone. Discover Mark's impressive collection and the festive fun at the 12 Bars of Christmas, followed by Leslie Gray's unique collection of nutcrackers modeled after black celebrities. Lastly, find out all about the traditional Racine Kringle pastry that has become a holiday favorite. Tune...

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting stories: a human-sized dog named Miss the Dog delights TikTok with funny costumes, netting over $1,000 a month; a man in Ibiza discovers seven gold rings with his metal detector; a life-sized Roman statue is unearthed in Bulgaria; a Chinese company breaks a Guinness World Record with the largest pair of jeans; and a couple takes their wedding photos at the supermarket where they first met. Tune in for these heartwarming stories and a dose of positivity. 00:00 Hu...

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting holiday stories. Hillcrest Alpaca hosted Santa, Mrs. Claus, and festive activities for children. Sports stars like Simone Biles and Dak Prescott competed in decorating contests to benefit youth sports. Michigan veteran homes promoted a campaign for holiday messages to veterans. Ronald McDonald House treated families to festive events at Legoland in San Diego. Lastly, the cost of the '12 Days of Christmas' list has risen, with a humorous breakdown...

Discover how a four-day work week improved productivity and reduced turnovers in South Cambridgeshire. Learn about a visually impaired soccer fan who experienced a game with help from a friend. Hear about a heroic cat rescue. Understand how moderate exercise can reduce postpartum depression. Finally, celebrate a father-daughter duo who decoded an extraterrestrial message, winning an interstellar communication challenge organized by SETI. 00:11 The Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week 00:50 A Heartw...

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton lighten the mood with a funny Christmas tree mishap. San Jose hosts the largest Christmas light maze in the U.S. Daniel and Kim's inspiring story of taking in family members highlights the importance of sticking together. Despite some vandalism of a film prop in Shrewsbury, there's a humorous take on a potential ghostly revenge. Finally, the Australian Firefighters calendar for 2025 features two American firefighters and supports various charities. Enjoy these hear...

In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, a Swedish minister's unique phobia of bananas leads to banana-free official visits. Second, an emperor penguin named Gus travels 2,200 miles from Antarctica to Australia. Third, Japanese engineers create a wooden satellite set to launch next year. Fourth, a Rhode Island man breaks a world record with his collection of 1,019 energy drink cans. Finally, Coldplay's Chris Martin helps a young boy at a concert find a safer sp...

Yes we know it is Travis who is dating Taylor. Hit play. In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas stories. He discusses Jason Kelce's thoughtful yet challenging quest to find the perfect gift for Taylor Swift, and provides...

Chewy launches "Chewy Claus" - a holiday campaign where pets can write letters and help donate food to shelter animals. Plus, Diane Keaton makes her Christmas music debut (at 78!), hear how a town solved their too-small Christmas tree problem in the most creative way, the latest controversy around Band Aid's 40th anniversary release of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", and a Grey's Anatomy star reveals why she had to give up real Christmas trees after turning tree shopping into a "military operati...

In this episode, host Johnny Mac brings five uplifting news stories. The remarkable recovery of a man from Locked-In Syndrome, setting a medical precedent. A Texas woman sets a Guinness World Record for donating breast milk, benefiting thousands of infants. Conservation efforts succeed with the birth of a critically endangered antelope in the UK. A Missouri thrift store discovers World War II love letters, uncovering a historical romance. Finally, a humorous tale of a moose causing chaos in a Sw...

We're diving deep into the great Christmas tree debate - real vs artificial, and why both choices can actually help the planet! Then, hear how the Kansas City Mavericks hockey team is bringing holiday cheer to shelter pets at Wayside Waifs. Plus, why "Tacky Christmas" is actually the coolest new trend (and why it's really just Christmas being Christmas). Get ready for a heartwarming story about Signing Santa at Charlotte Motor Speedway making Christmas magical for deaf and hard-of-hearing childr...

A miniature horse named Butter was rescued from a 60-foot deep well by a dedicated team of firefighters and animal experts. The Seoul government is donating luxury hotel furniture to low-income earners and the homeless. The iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are up for auction after a theft and recovery. An emu named Shrub found an unlikely foster mom in a hen named Nugget. In Australia, a couple found a surprise visitor in their bed: a koala. 00:11 Rescue of Butter the Miniature Hors...

Highlights include KFC UK's innovative launch of chicken-flavored lickable wrapping paper, controversy over Coca-Cola's AI-generated Christmas ad, and the heartwarming survival of a Christmas tree from Hurricane Helene, now displayed in the White House. Also featured are President Biden's pardoning of two turkeys, a 'Hot Santa' sighting in a Target ad, and a generous act by a mystery man who paid for everyone's breakfast in a cafe. The episode wraps up with expert advice on whether you should wa...

We start with some incredible season of giving stories - an Alaskan pilot dropping turkey "bombs" to help feed her off-grid neighbors, and a wedding saved after the venue burned down (you won't believe what happened next!). Then, a Notre-Dame Cathedral update that will give you chills, as Paris's Gothic jewel reopens after an incredible restoration. Plus, meet Georgia Scully, who couldn't speak after a coma but could sing every word to Adele's greatest hits! Unlock an ad-free podcast experience...

West Virginia shelter dogs get a magical night out seeing Christmas lights, with research showing these outings make adoption 5x more likely The world's most depressing office Christmas tree goes viral on Reddit Berlin's 100+ Christmas markets offer something for everyone, from rainbow pierogi to moose goulash Twisted Sister's Mark "The Animal" Mendoza releases new Christmas single with Marla Adler The case of the vanishing Christmas lights at Ritter Park is solved Want to support the show?...