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Down to the Wire: Weird News Weekly

by Down to the Wire

Down to the Wire features our 'Backpage News', where we track down the most offbeat and weird news stories happening in the world and discuss them. Followed by an [insert interesting conversation piece here] and ending the episode with the best sports discussions in sports.Instagram: @dttwentertainmentWebsite: www.dttwentertainment.com

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Episodes

  1. North Korea Bans Leather Jackets, Man Bitten by "Plastic" Crocodile, Woman Breastfeeds Cat On Plane & More Weird News

    This week's episode of Down to the Wire is kicked off with a 9 minute intro because we know that's what you come here for. We follow that with our 'Of The Week' segment with heavy hitters such as "Wholesome Ghislaine Maxwell moment of the week" and fan favourite "North Korea moment of the week".…

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  2. Drug Encouraging Children's Toy, Man Who Ate TOO Much Banned From All You Can Eat BBQ, Unconstitutional AF Moments & More Weird News Stories

    We're going Drizzy Back 2 Back with our second episode this week, hope you guys enjoyed yesterdays bonus episode with comedians Marc Anthony Sinagoga and Jason Allen. Go check that out if you haven't already, we've got more comedian guest appearances on the horizon. As for today we kick things…

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  3. The Backpage News Show with Comedians Marc Anthony Sinagoga & Jason Allen

    Welcome to the pilot of the Backpage News Show, where hosts Jacob Racco and John Balser of the Down to the Wire podcast welcome on comedians and discuss the odd news stories happening around the world. The first guests of the BPN Show are Marc Anthony Sinagoga and Jason Allen who were in Ottawa...

  4. Florida Man Humps Dog Then Attacks Owner, Singer Pees on Fans Face, Holy Water and Prayers Restore Alter After Church Sex Tape, Terminally Ill Man Arrested for Mooning & More Street Camera

    We have a confession to kick the show off, then after letting the cat out of the bag we get into our 'Of the Weeks' including 'Free country moment of the week' and 'That's just rock n roll baby moment of the week'. Then we get into some offbeat and weird news stories such as; "California Man in...

  5. Woman Charged for Crying During Surgery, School Board Meeting Turns to Conspiracy Rant, a Satanic Sex Cult Meeting in a Vegan Cafe & More Offbeat News

    We kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks' featuring 'Plot for a CTV show that's on as soon as football ends moment of the week' and Capitalism FTW moment of the week. Then we get into our Backpage News and discuss some offbeat and weird news stories happening around the world, such as; "Woman at...

  6. Everyone is a Piece of Sh*t, Driver Eludes Police and Steals Ricky Bobby Racing Suit, Inappropriate Phallic Shaped Halloween Candy, Plus More Offbeat & Weird News

    We kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks' including 'Woohoo I didn't get stung by bees, awhhh I got eaten by piranhas moment of the week' and 'Really Florida? This is where you draw the line? Moment of the week'. Then we get into our Backpage News and discuss some of the most offbeat and weird...

  7. Scientists Say Big Nose Means Big Penis, Plane Dumps Poop on Man in Backyard, Scientists Build Racist AI, Telosa City & More Weird News

    Today's episode starts with our 'Of the Weeks', including 'that explains why Colmans nose is so small moment of the week' and 'prank or murder? you decide! moment of the week'. We then dive into our Backpage News and discuss some offbeat and weird news headlines such as; "A man was 'covered' in...

  8. Illegal Sprinkles in UK Bakery, New Zealand Council Fires Wizard, Museum Starts OnlyFans & Unfortunate Athlete Names

    We kick todays show off with some exclusive Facebook news with a naming rebrand about to take place, as well as how time is an illusion because Racco watched a Netflix documentary. Then we get into our 'Of the Weeks' such as 'Gun to your head at a Waffle House moment of the week', which actually...

  9. The Bread Fight of '18, Florida Man Assaults Roommate With Pizza & Raw Meat Diet

    This week the guys are out of town so we got a pre-recorded episode coming at you today. Which starts off with us getting carried away in random conversations for the first 15 minutes, because the best intros are the ones that never end. We eventually get into our 'Of the Weeks' which includes...

  10. 40% of People Would Sleep With Robots, Ninja Attack in California, A Man Sues His Psychic, Serendipity Themed Episode & More Weird News Stories

    We kick things off this week with beef against jeans and flip flop guys before getting into our 'Of the Weeks' featuring a three way tie for '3/4 life crisis moment of the week' and '60% of people are liars moment of the week'. Then we get in to our Backpage News where we discuss weird and…

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  11. Man Urinates Feces After Hospital Mishap, Another Man Found Asleep in Pile of Chicken Fingers and Meth Days After Getting Out of Jail, Plus More Offbeat and Weird News

    We start today's show after a good ole fashioned game of football in front of our studio in a crowded downtown street and start things off with our 'Of the Weeks', including 'Best Resume of the Week' and 'It's called Art Mom! Moment of the Week'. We then get into the offbeat and weird news...

  12. A Blueberry Heist, Woman Steals Frozen Brains From Ex-Husbands Cryogenics Lab, Grocery Store Poop Bandit, Beaning & More Weird News Plus Week 3 Football Picks

    Would you rather $25 million or 25 million loyal friends? After answering that question wrong, we kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks', including our way too down to the wire moment of the week and I can attest to that moment of the week. In our Backpage News we discuss offbeat headlines such…

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  13. New Roomba Promises "Poopocalypse" Stories Are A Thing Of The Past, Florida Mom Helped Son Beat Up A Kid & More Weird News

    We kick the episode off with 'Of the Weeks' including "If I can't have it no one can moment of the week and repeat heaters such as "Bossman of the week" and "If you want something done right, you do it yourself moment of the week". We then move into Backpage News, your source for the hottest and...

  14. Man Tries to Smuggle Coke Under His Toupee & Man Cuts Off Penis, Throws It Out Car During Police Chase

    We hate to do it, but we got a zoom call podcast for you guys this week. I know they suck but especially after a no show last week, we gotta do it. We'll be back in studio next week, if you're one of those people like us who just can't listen to shitty zoom calls just go back to last weeks…

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  15. Here's Why Human Feet Keep Washing Up on Beaches, A Loose Kangaroo & Arm Wrestle Pt.2

    We start the show off by trying to remember a joke before getting into our 'Of the Weeks' including "That answers the age old question moment of the week" and "Who are you trying to impress moment of the week?. In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get...

  16. UK Town Plagued With Bean Bandit & Antivaxers Believe 'Pure' Sperm Will Spike in Value

    We kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks' including 'worst fact guy of the week' and 'that should be enough moment of the week'. In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as 'UK Town Plagued by Vandal Dumping Beans...

  17. McDonalds Sued For Irresistible Ad & World Armwrestling League

    Anyone heard from Down with Webster latley? Hope they're doing okay, anyways we kick it off with some 'Of the Weeks' including 'Thanks? I guess? moment of the week and 'Worst chastity belt everrr moment of the week'. In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we...

  18. Real Journalism Shiz & A Message to Conspiracy Theorists

    We explain how we're real journalists now and have something special planned for you guys in the future before getting into our 'Of the Weeks', featuring "Seems kind of racist headline of the week" and "Product placement moment of the week". In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news...

  19. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

    A message from your hosts Jacob Racco and John Balser

  20. British Serial Pooper & FartVac™

    This weeks episode kicks off with a nice little story about a dead goat, then gets into our 'Of the Weeks' including 'suuuuuuuuuuuure, for "education” moment of the week' and 'I thought this was America moment of the week'. In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the...

  21. Hogtied Citizens Arrest & Antichrist Spiderman

    This week we kick it off with our 'Of the Weeks' including that’s where all my bowling balls went moment of the week and Antichrist spider-man moment of the week In our Backpage News, where we find weekly weird news happening in the world, we get into some offbeat headlines such as "Evidence lost...

  22. Home Invasion vs Burglary

    We start todays show off with some 'Of the Weeks' including 'friendly reminder that China loves dogs moment of the week'. Then we jump into this weeks Backpage News featuring headlines such as; "Butt Naked Burglar Surrenders After 2-Hour SWAT Standoff, Police In Chester County Say", "Man who…

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  23. Cannibalism & Pigeon Racing

    Get ready for four 'Of the Weeks' including heavy hitters like "Best use of cannibalism of the week" and MOOOOve bitch, get out the way moment of the week". Join us then for four huge Backpage News stories including, "Pa. Police break up exorcism in Home Depot lumber aisle", "Fla. Woman named…

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  24. Naked Skydiving & Illegal Pistachio Operation

    We went overboard on todays 'Of the Weeks' and throw in a couple extra ones including 'that's tough moment of the week' and 'do as I say, not as I do moment of the week'. We then get into our Backpage News with headlines such as: "42,000 pounds of missing pistachios leads to possible illegal...

  25. Nazi Testicle Tat & Florida Sword Fights

    Before getting into the odd stories happening in the news, today's episode starts with our 'Of the Weeks', including 'Floridaception moment of the week' and 'wish I was a watermelon moment of the week'. In our Backpage News we discuss headlines like: 'NBC's Ultimate Slip 'N Slide shut down by...

  26. Various Lists

    This week were doing the show strictly in list form. We still have our Backpgae News, just in the form of our 'Of the Weeks', since they're basically Backpage News stories in list form. Including, 'Routine Florida gator bite moment of the week', 'I will stab you in the neck with a knife moment of...

  27. Bird Scooters & Nagging Kids Save Lives

    This weeks Down to the Wire podcast kicks off with our of the weeks including 'I'm lovin' it moment of the week' which goes to a Virginia woman who transformed her home into a McDonalds shrine. We then get into our Backpage News with headlines such as "Florida man arrested after allegedly…

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  28. Cicadas & Victoria Day

    This weeks episode of Down to the Wire is kicked off with three "of the weeks", featuring "Ace Ventura moment of the week" as pet detectives are in high demand in China as the purchase of cats and dogs skyrockets. Our Backpage News features stories such as, "US state of Alabama lifts abs on yoga…

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  29. Walmart Meat Fight & Goat Polo

    This week's episode of Down to the Wire is kicked off with our signature "OTW's" with entries such as "Built different moment of the week" going to a man who eats raw chicken and claims vegetables make you weak. Our Back Page news segments features stories such as, " Florida woman Is Accused Of...

  30. Swear Jar & Apologies

    This weeks episode is kicked off with an apology for our actions over the course of Stöni week. It is then followed by our "Of the Weeks" featuring names like "almost beast of the week". Our Backpage News segment is filled with stories with headlines such as, "Ohio Fugitive Sent Police A Selfie...

  31. Stoni Meets Down to the Wire

    Todays episode is sponsored by Stoni, and no this isn't a fake ad, we finally got our first sponsorship. To celebrate, we're showcasing the weed company (Stoni) by having hosts Racco and John go through a 'weed gauntlet' by eating some sour peach edibles, smoking some 'WiFi' flower then hitting...

  32. Ultimate Mooch & Home Sweet Studio

    We're feeling good after adding some new additions to the studio, including a drive-thru McDonalds sign, as hosts Racco and John are moving out of their house. Also, Racco has to live in the studio for a week but more on that later in the show. Our Backpage News stories include headlines such as...

  33. Monkey Takeover & Worst Brother Ever

    Can't believe we forgot to mention that it's 4/20, we record these the night before and ironically got too high and forgot the next day (aka today) would be 4/20. We are extremely disappointed in ourselves, we understand your frustration so roll one up and enjoy some Down to the Wire…

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  34. Bodybuilder Saga Cont'd & Crashed Ice

    We kick it off with some 'Of the Weeks' including Bart Simpson moment of the week and Worst Geico commercial moment of the week. We then get into our Backpage News which includes a woman who discovers her sons bride is her long lost daughter and the on-going developing story of the bodybuilder…

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  35. Chickpeas Falafel Hummus

    Shoutout to our unofficial sponsors Chickpeas Falafel Hummus. We kick it off with our 'Of the Weeks' including unnecessary overreaction to something as small as a burger king employee forgetting your dipping sauce moment of the week. We then get into our Backpage News Stories, featuring the...

  36. A $10 Podcast

    This weeks pod goes right into our 'Of the Weeks', leading with 'I thought this was Canada' moment of the week. We then get into our Backpage News featuring headlines like a detective divorcing his wife after she was seen in videos at US Capitol riot with other man and a Florida mom shows up to...

  37. Sex Doll Divorce & Gambling Madness

    This weeks Backpage News includes headlines like a man getting arrested after taking his toddler inside the elephant enclosure at a Zoo and the Bodybuilder that married a sex doll is now getting divorced. We then talk about how pollution is shrinking penis sizes and some really good parenting…

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  38. Denny's & Ikea Rant

    This Weeks Backpage News: Florida Man Allegedly Pulls Out 'Dank Gummies' When Deputies Asked For ID Texas man drove BMW dealership loaner car to rob bank, tried to use stolen money to buy BMW Police: 'I'll kill you if you don't buy me beer;' SLC man pulls gun on 3 people, gives $20 Stuntman soaks...

  39. The Cheetos Burglar & We Hate Pepè Le Pew

    This weeks Backpage News features a 12 year-old boy attempting to steal 4 cars and a woman getting arrested after being linked to crime via Cheetos residue on teeth. We then talk about The Looney Tunes controversies on Lola Bunny and Pepè Le Pew and Burger Kings cringy PR stunt. In sports we talk...

  40. Dr. Seuss & Calcio Storico

    This weeks Backpage News features a man faking his own kidnapping ‘because he didn’t want to go to work’ and a lesbian love triangle found guilty in the biggest series of locker room thefts in Czechia. In our segment we discuss it being almost a year since lockdown, along with Dr. Seuss getting...

  41. Minnesota Invented Everything Cool & Animal Theory

    We kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks' including 'make yourself at home burglary attempt of the week' before getting into our Backpage News. BP News includes some odd stories like man with ‘world’s longest penis’ exposed as ‘a fake’ by doctor and a Minnesota business selling self-cleaning...

  42. Karen Therapy & Stalking Service

    We're back after a super dope interview with Montre Livingston and we're back with a doozy. Kicking things off with our 'Of the Weeks', followed by interesting stories in our Backpage News, including 6 arrested after changing Hollywood sign to Hollyboob and people are selling masks that are...

  43. Montre Livingston: Pro Rollerblader (The Tom Brady of Blading)

    Grab a joint or PBR and come hang out with us as we welcome on professional rollerblader Montre Livingston on todays Down to the Wire. We talk about the landscape of rollerblading as an extreme sport since it's been removed from the X Games in 2005, his signature rollerblades, what his favourite...

  44. Win $250 & Remaking the Best Halftime Show

    This week we kick things off mentioning our latest giveaway and get into our 'Of the Weeks' including Unnecessary Headline of the Week and Necessary Headline of the Week. In our 'Backpage News' we have stories to discuss such as a man transforming his body into a black alien and a Tokyo man...

  45. Safe Word & Is 2 Bigfoot Sightings Bigfeet?

    This week we mixed it up a bit for you guys and kick things off with our 'Of the Weeks', including Unnecessary News Headline of the Week. Our Backpage News includes stories like Biden getting rid of Trumps Diet Coke button, and a car thief who stole a car with a child in the backseat came back to...

  46. Colman's Cheese & 1-800 SCREAM

    This weeks Backpgae News includes stories such as 'Wife walks husband on a leash after curfew because walking dogs are allowed' and, 'Police mistaken for strippers after they raid Argentine swingers’ party'. We then call into a hotline we discovered, where the point of it is to scream, that's it....

  47. Meat Heist & Parkour Rollerblading Videos

    This weeks Backpage News includes a wild story coming out of Denmark about a new childrens show featuring John Dillermand, the man with an extraordinary penis. We also cover a meat heist in Toronto along with some other stories, while in our segment we talk about switching up personalities and...

  48. Taxidermied Human Leg Gift & Nostradamus

    Our Backpage News comes in strong this year, kicking off with a developing story we've been discussing on a body builders fake girlfriend who just broke, then we get into a man receiving his own taxidermied leg just in time for Christmas and a 33-metre vagina sculpture causes uproar in Brazil.…

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  49. Ancient Constipation & 2021 Predictions

    In our last episode of the year, we kick it off with news stories that cover everything from a man who died of constipation 1000 years ago to a naked man rollerblading down an Ohio interstate. For our segment we predict things that are going to happen in 2021 and in sports we touch on topics...

  50. Phallic Shaped Flights & Shit Talking Animals

    This week in Backpage News we talk about an amazon driver who dumped packages in the woods then claimed he was himself dumping as well as a pilot who takes a dick-shaped detour to show his support for his favourite footballer. In our segment we discuss whether or not we believe animals, like us,...

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Down to the Wire features our 'Backpage News', where we track down the most offbeat and weird news stories happening in the world and discuss them. Followed by an [insert interesting conversation piece here] and ending the episode with the best sports discussions in sports.Instagram: @dttwentertainmentWebsite: www.dttwentertainment.com

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