Pig has one million instagram followers

From 5 Good News Stories - happiness and fun by Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

April 19, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

This episode features heartwarming stories including a pig with a million Instagram followers and a man's survival after cardiac arrest.

Guinness World Records recognizes Merlin the pig for the most Instagram followers (1.1 million), with videos showing him using more than 30 house buttons to communicate needs. A 41-year-old man named Chris survives a sudden cardiac arrest during a gym class thanks to fast CPR and defibrillator shocks administered by his trainer Robin and paramedics before he was airlifted. Rocker Suzi Quatro, now 75, celebrates passing her driving test after realizing she’d been driving in the UK without the proper license since moving there in 1971. Near Winchester, Virginia, a truck hauling 110 cows overturns, scattering cattle and shutting roads for seven hours as officials recover 70 and warn drivers. Finally, 62-year-old retired teacher Andy plans to sell his second home to fund attending his 10th World Cup to support England. John also hosts Daily Comedy News Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News…

People in this episode

Host: John

Topics covered

social media
animal news
health
celebrity
community support
transportation

Keywords

Merlin the pig
Instagram followers
cardiac arrest
Suzi Quatro
World Cup
cattle truck overturn
community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Guinness World Records

Places: Winchester, Virginia