Why You Should "Kill Only Tim" & Other Bizarre True News | Mailbag Ep 235 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

Why You Should "Kill Only Tim" & Other Bizarre True News | Mailbag Ep 235

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mailbag!This week, we are diving into the strangest headlines, the most confusing signs, and a deep dive into superhero history that you didn't know you needed. From mysterious figures emerging from New York City sewers to a real-life high-speed chase involving a man legally named "Looney Tunes," we've got a lot to unpack.Plus, we explore the wild, 100% true story of the 1978 Japanese Spider-Man TV series—complete with flying cars and giant mechas that paved the way for the Power Rangers!⏳ Episode Chapters0:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Bag of Mail0:36 - Sparks Concern: The Mysterious "Sewer Men" of New York City2:25 - "That's All Folks": Looney Tunes Sentenced to 20 Years After Police Chase9:14 - Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign: Jesus, Confusing Prescriptions, and "Kill Only Tim"12:07 - The Awesome Madness of Japanese Spider-Man & His Giant Mech13:25 - Quick Fact: Do Pigeons Navigate with Their Livers?16:51 - Viewer Comments & The Secret Behind Our Thumbnails📰 Highlights From This Episode:The Real "Looney Tunes": We break down the unbelievable story of a 43-year-old man who legally changed his name to Looney Tunes and engaged in a wild police chase involving spike strips, golf courses, and a 20-year prison sentence."Kill Only Tim": We review some of the most baffling real-world signs sent in by viewers, including a New Jersey trail sign with a very specific, anti-Tim agenda.Spider Machine GP-7: Did you know Japanese Spider-Man had a flying race car and a 200-foot-tall robot named Leopardon? We discuss how Marvel's wildest licensing deal birthed the modern Megazord!Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more bizarre true news! Let us know down below: what would you do if you saw a "sewer man," and more importantly, what did Tim do to deserve that sign?

Welcome back to another episode of the Mailbag!This week, we are diving into the strangest headlines, the most confusing signs, and a deep dive into superhero history that you didn't know you needed. From mysterious figures emerging from New York City sewers to a real-life high-speed chase involving a man legally named "Looney Tunes," we've got a lot to unpack.Plus, we explore the wild, 100% true story of the 1978 Japanese Spider-Man TV series—complete with flying cars and giant mechas that paved the way for the Power Rangers!⏳ Episode Chapters0:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Bag of Mail0:36 - Sparks Concern: The Mysterious "Sewer Men" of New York City2:25 - "That's All Folks": Looney Tunes Sentenced to 20 Years After Police Chase9:14 - Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign: Jesus, Confusing Prescriptions, and "Kill Only Tim"12:07 - The Awesome Madness of Japanese Spider-Man & His Giant Mech13:25 - Quick Fact: Do Pigeons Navigate with Their Livers?16:51 - Viewer Comments & The Secret Behind Our Thumbnails📰 Highlights From This Episode:The Real "Looney Tunes": We break down the unbelievable story of a 43-year-old man who legally changed his name to Looney Tunes and engaged in a wild police chase involving spike strips, golf courses, and a 20-year prison sentence."Kill Only Tim": We review some of the most baffling real-world signs sent in by viewers, including a New Jersey trail sign with a very specific, anti-Tim agenda.Spider Machine GP-7: Did you know Japanese Spider-Man had a flying race car and a 200-foot-tall robot named Leopardon? We discuss how Marvel's wildest licensing deal birthed the modern Megazord!Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more bizarre true news! Let us know down below: what would you do if you saw a "sewer man," and more importantly, what did Tim do to deserve that sign?

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