EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 32 MIN
The Croissant in the Tree (And Other Bad Ideas)
from Strange Scapes · host Adam and Ronna
Get ready for a deep dive into the absolute peak of human confusion. Today, we’re reacting to the legendary Polish town that lived in total fear of a mysterious, brown, legless beast lurking in a tree—only for animal control to discover it was a croissant in a tree. Yes, a pastry held a neighborhood hostage.Then, we discuss the "polite" criminal who called the cops asking for permission to steal a car. It turns out, even when you're committing grand theft auto, it never hurts to ask for a green light from dispatch first? Finally, we pour one out for our childhood snacks because we’re debunking the myth that Twinkies last forever. Spoiler: They don't, and the reality is much grosser than you think.Join us for these strange news stories, some high-level shenanigans, and our live natural reactions to the world's weirdest headlines.keywords: Strange news podcast, funny reactions, Krakow croissant beast, car theft phone call, Twinkie shelf-life myth, animal control fail, weird headlines, humorous commentary
What this episode covers
Get ready for a deep dive into the absolute peak of human confusion. Today, we’re reacting to the legendary Polish town that lived in total fear of a mysterious, brown, legless beast lurking in a tree—only for animal control to discover it was a croissant in a tree. Yes, a pastry held a neighborhood hostage.Then, we discuss the "polite" criminal who called the cops asking for permission to steal a car. It turns out, even when you're committing grand theft auto, it never hurts to ask for a green light from dispatch first? Finally, we pour one out for our childhood snacks because we’re debunking the myth that Twinkies last forever. Spoiler: They don't, and the reality is much grosser than you think.Join us for these strange news stories, some high-level shenanigans, and our live natural reactions to the world's weirdest headlines.keywords: Strange news podcast, funny reactions, Krakow croissant beast, car theft phone call, Twinkie shelf-life myth, animal control fail, weird headlines, humorous commentary
NOW PLAYING
The Croissant in the Tree (And Other Bad Ideas)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.