EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 16 MIN
Obvious Warning Signs & America's Hidden National Parks | Mailbag Ep. 230
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Welcome to the "slippery, slimy insides" of the True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 230, the guys dive into the absurdity of modern life—from marketing honesty (or lack thereof) to the state of our "stupid species" as evidenced by the warning signs we require to survive.In this episode:The "Honest" Orange: Why is marketing trying to sell us fruit that is "not the best, but still good"?Warning: Common Sense Required: A deep dive into the world’s most obvious signs, including "Open box before eating pizza" and the ever-important "Do not feed fingers to animals."Decades of Memories: Reflections on 50th high school reunions, visiting childhood homes in Edina, and the sudden realization that we’ve been "washed out" for decades.The Hidden Gems of the National Park System: Everyone knows Yellowstone, but what about the Gates of the Arctic or Isle Royale? We look at the 61 protected parks and the ones that receive fewer visitors in a year than Yellowstone gets in a single afternoon.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: The slippery insides of the mailbag0:42 - Marketing fails: Oranges that are "still okay"1:47 - The 4 best (and most obvious) signs ever written3:06 - Looking "washed out" in post-production3:30 - The 50th Reunion: Memories that are decades old7:42 - National Parks: Celebrating 103 years of the NPS9:30 - The least visited National Parks in America15:23 - How much land do we actually need to preserve?About True Really News:Bringing you the strange, the humorous, and the "true-ish" news from around the world. Whether it's odd signs or Alaskan wilderness, we've got you covered.Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for your weekly dose of Mailbag!#TrueReallyNews #Mailbag #NationalParks #FunnySigns #CommonSense #Podcast #LifeReflections #TravelAmerica
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Welcome to the "slippery, slimy insides" of the True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 230, the guys dive into the absurdity of modern life—from marketing honesty (or lack thereof) to the state of our "stupid species" as evidenced by the warning signs we require to survive.In this episode:The "Honest" Orange: Why is marketing trying to sell us fruit that is "not the best, but still good"?Warning: Common Sense Required: A deep dive into the world’s most obvious signs, including "Open box before eating pizza" and the ever-important "Do not feed fingers to animals."Decades of Memories: Reflections on 50th high school reunions, visiting childhood homes in Edina, and the sudden realization that we’ve been "washed out" for decades.The Hidden Gems of the National Park System: Everyone knows Yellowstone, but what about the Gates of the Arctic or Isle Royale? We look at the 61 protected parks and the ones that receive fewer visitors in a year than Yellowstone gets in a single afternoon.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: The slippery insides of the mailbag0:42 - Marketing fails: Oranges that are "still okay"1:47 - The 4 best (and most obvious) signs ever written3:06 - Looking "washed out" in post-production3:30 - The 50th Reunion: Memories that are decades old7:42 - National Parks: Celebrating 103 years of the NPS9:30 - The least visited National Parks in America15:23 - How much land do we actually need to preserve?About True Really News:Bringing you the strange, the humorous, and the "true-ish" news from around the world. Whether it's odd signs or Alaskan wilderness, we've got you covered.Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for your weekly dose of Mailbag!#TrueReallyNews #Mailbag #NationalParks #FunnySigns #CommonSense #Podcast #LifeReflections #TravelAmerica
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