The $87,000 Charizard Cheeto & The "Fish Bandit" | Ep. 1052

In this episode of This Is True Really News, veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes prove that nearly a century of radio experience still hasn't prepared them for the sheer absurdity of the modern world.On the docket today:The "Shower Buddy" Incident: Scot tries to explain a "virtual shower" suggestion from Jessica Thompson that has Tony immediately checking his contract for a "distance clause."The Fried Pickle Barter: 25-year-old Justin Carpenter really wanted Buffalo Wild Wings. He didn't have cash, but he did have an ankle monitor and three bags of marijuana to offer the staff. It turns out "making it worthwhile" for minors is a great way to earn himself another ankle monitor.The $87,000 Crunch: Why an anonymous buyer paid a world-record price for a three-inch Cheeto that looks like a Pokemon. Before you eat that bag of flaming hots, check for retirement funds.Fish_Bandit_84: The 17-year-old Provo "hero" who thought taping cigarettes into the mouths of fish and sticking them to ATMs was the peak of comedy. The police (and the stinky ATMs) disagree.Medieval Latrine Wine: Archaeologists found a 600-year-old grape seed at the bottom of a 15th-century hospital cesspit. It’s a perfect DNA match for modern Pinot Noir. It turns out the best time capsule for high-end wine is... the toilet.If you like your news with a side of veteran snark and zero filter, you're in the right place.LIKE this video—it’s the only way to fight the "algorithmic rhythm."SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a mailbag or a bizarre headline.FOLLOW and hit the bell to be notified when the world loses its marbles again.HAVE A QUESTION OR A CONUNDRUM?Drop a comment below or email the team at [email protected].#Satire #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #CheetosARD #Charizard #ProvoFishBandit #StrangeNews #BroadcastingVeterans #MedievalHistory