Secret Tapes, Giant Nutcrackers & Russian BBQ Bros | This is True Really News Ep 1085

Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!In Episode 1085, the guys tackle an absolute rollercoaster of weird, wild, and incredibly true news stories. From a hot mic catching Oklahoma county officials plotting against reporters, to the world's tallest Uncle Sam nutcracker in Minnesota, we’ve got it all. Plus, why you absolutely shouldn’t dye your eyeballs, and how lonely Russian men are monetizing the backyard barbecue.All the news you're about to hear is true. Really. (As far as we know.)Episode 1085 Story RundownSmall Town Secrets: McCurtain County officials are caught on tape discussing deep holes, excavators, and getting rid of local journalists.Roadside Attractions Luverne, Minnesota unveils a 65-foot-tall, Uncle Sam-themed nutcracker at a quirky rock shop.Medical Horrors: Keratopigmentation: The terrifying new trend of laser-carving your corneas to permanently change your eye color.Rent-A-Bro Russian men are running personal ads offering their services as strictly platonic "barbecue companions" for up to $65/hour.🕒 Video Chapters / Timestamps0:00 - Intro, Banter & The Talking Refrigerator1:42 - McCurtain County's Hot Mic Murder Plot & Fallout6:51 - Luverne, MN Claims the World's Tallest Nutcracker12:50 - Keratopigmentation: Doctors Say Don't Dye Your Eyes17:15 - Unmet Needs: Russian "BBQ Bros" for Hire20:46 - Outro & Contact Info🎙️ Get Involved!Do you have a question, conundrum, snark, or a true story you want to share? We want to hear from you!Drop us an email: attach that rascal to a message and send it to [email protected]'t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and FOLLOW! (The internet people love that sort of stuff, even if they don't know why.)