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This week, Scot and Tony tackle the bizarre medical phenomenon of "scrommiting" caused by high-octane cannabis, a high-stakes Hungarian grave-digging contest, and the latest ridiculously brilliant Ig Nobel Prize winners.Episode HighlightsThe "Scrommiting" Epidemic: Why emergency rooms are seeing a spike in patients taking scalding hot showers to stop intense screaming and vomiting, a condition known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).The Great Skittles Debate: A sudden derailment into the candy's history, the classic lime vs. green apple controversy, and settling the score on tartness versus sourness.Speed Grave Digging: A Hungarian cemetery association turns grave digging into a timed, stylized sport complete with strict dimensions, sweat, and a 200,000 forint prize.The Ig Nobel Awards: The triumphant debut of "The Nautilus" (a perfectly splash-free urinal), plus tax-funded research on the evolutionary history of kissing and the deep science of nose-blowing.Connect With the ShowSend your questions, conundrums, and highest-quality snark to: [email protected], subscribe, and hit the notification bell so Al and the Gorrhythms know you're here.

Scot and Tony unpack a thoroughly chaotic mix of modern engineering miracles, bizarre historical legislation, and nostalgic listener comments. Whether it is exploring how raw human sewage is being transformed into a 42% stronger concrete alternative or dissecting the UK's very real 1986 Salmon Act, this episode bridges the gap between the fascinating and the completely absurd.Episode HighlightsGolf & Guard Horses: Reflections on Angel Yin's emotional Solheim Cup finish, the reality of aging out of your athletic prime, and how stoic King's Guard horses handle oblivious tourists versus respectful children.The Poop-Crete Revolution: Discover how an eco-friendly biochar made by superheating raw human sewage (with ties to Mankato, Minnesota) is replacing traditional cement. This structural super-material mimics ancient Roman concrete, reduces carbon emissions, and makes the material 42% stronger.Absurd Historical Legislation: A rapid-fire breakdown of real historical laws, including England’s 1313 ban on bringing armor into Parliament to prevent violent intimidation, and the legendary modern offense of handling salmon in "suspicious circumstances."Urine Taxes & Animal Trials: A look back at Emperor Vespasian's Roman urine tax used to fund the tanning industry, medieval European courts prosecuting and executing farm animals, and laws regulating the exact size of your bread and ale.Listener Mailbag: Celebrating Jess's verified status as "always right," bonding over the sheer survival of the lead-toy and lawn-dart generation, and forgiving George for abandoning the show to fall down a Corner Gas YouTube algorithm rabbit hole.Timestamps0:00 – Netflix casting jokes & Solheim Cup drama3:22 – King's Guard horses putting tourists in their place5:33 – Remembering September 11th & family birthdays7:15 – "Poop-crete": Engineering a super-material from sewage11:42 – Bizarre historical laws: Armor bans & suspicious fish14:44 – The Roman urine tax & medieval animal executions17:30 – Sumptuary laws & the red shirt Target hazard19:28 – Mailbag comments: Lead toys, perfection, & algorithmsDrop a comment below if you survived the era of lead toys, and don't forget to subscribe for more bizarre true news!

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back with a fresh batch of weird, wild, and incredibly true stories. This week, we cover a heroic emergency plane landing on a busy Florida interstate, an organized syndicate of car-eating marmots in California, and a miraculous reunion between two friends who took a DNA test. Plus, plenty of Star Wars banter and a healthy dose of skepticism about Hollywood fight scenes.In This Episode:0:00 - Intro, nostalgic milk, and Tony’s fading Wookiee impression.2:11 - A 21-year-old flight instructor makes a stunning emergency landing on I-10 in Florida after engine failure.5:34 - Sequoia National Park’s biggest threat isn't bears—it’s salt-crazed marmots chewing through car engines.9:37 - An 1858 edition of The Antiquities of Athens is discovered bricked into an Australian fireplace.11:59 - Two women born in India and raised in the Netherlands reunite after a commercial DNA test reveals they are 100% biological sisters.16:32 - Why mass matters: A brief tangent on the realistic physics of action movie fight scenes.17:59 - Outro and how to submit your weird news stories.Connect With Us:Email your stories to: [email protected]'t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell Icon so you never miss an episode (or Tony's eventual return to Wookiee noises).

Episode 1097 of This Is True Really News brings you the week's weirdest completely factual stories from around the globe. Join Scott Combs and Tony Burkanis as they dive into bizarre soil science, massive beer heists, and surprisingly wholesome animal adventures.In This EpisodeThe Great PBR Heist: Thieves make off with 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon in California, prompting a brilliant marketing stunt, a strict 18-day and 44-minute ultimatum, and a $12,500 reward from the brewery.Proof by Underpants: Why Swiss scientists asked citizens to bury 2,000 pairs of white cotton briefs in their gardens to test soil health, revealing that home gardens are far more fertile than standard manicured lawns.High-Altitude Horse Rescue: A Tevis Cup endurance horse gets lost at 7,200 feet in the Granite Chief Wilderness and earns a highly orchestrated helicopter airlift to safety.The Glasgow Milk Mystery: A man suspects militant vegans of stealing his morning milk deliveries, only to catch a surprisingly adorable fox scampering away with the glass bottles on camera.Haptic Feedback & Snark: Opening banter on the struggles of modern buttons, nostalgic trips down memory lane to the era of milkmen, and a sincere request for your most well-crafted insults.Connect With The ShowHave a story, question, conundrum, or blistering commentary? Send an email to: [email protected] the news you just heard is true (as far as you know). If you enjoyed the show, please hit like, subscribe, and follow so you never miss an episode!

Welcome back to the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 248, we dive into some of the most bizarre and questionable news headlines of the week, ranging from wild fast-food car hop encounters to incredibly blatant criminal usernames.We then step into the wayback machine to explore the hilarious 1966 literary hoax orchestrated by Newsday columnist Mike McGrady. Frustrated by the massive success of poorly written, sensationalist novels, McGrady and 24 fellow journalists set out to collaboratively write the worst, most gratuitous book imaginable—Naked Came the Stranger. The punchline? Their intentionally terrible novel, published under the fake persona of a demure housewife named Penelope Ashe, became a massive New York Times bestseller, ultimately proving his cynical point and making the authors a fortune.We also read your hilarious mailbag comments and share a quick story about the intense struggles of operating a modern stainless steel tea kettle.Chapter Breakdown0:00 – Intro & Casual Snooping1:16 – The Week's Weirdest & Most Bizarre Headlines6:10 – The Wayback Machine: 1960s Memories & Altar Boy Days10:15 – Mike McGrady's Cynical Literary Experiment11:56 – The Rise of Naked Came the Stranger & Penelope Ashe14:35 – Mailbag Comments: Mel Brooks, Cheese, & Voice-to-Text Fails17:34 – Defeated by a Smart Electronic KettleDon't forget to subscribe for more wild history, weird news, and weekly mailbag laughs. Drop a comment below if you remember Naked Came the Stranger or if you've ever been completely outsmarted by a kitchen appliance!

Get ready for instant karma in Philadelphia and a 21-year miracle in the plumbing. Episode 1096 brings you bizarre, heartwarming, and hilarious true stories from across the map, courtesy of Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes.Episode Chapters0:00 - Intro: Philly Fans, Cheesesteaks, and the Right Bread1:55 - Kitten Rescued from a Honda Grille in Iowa4:50 - Chucky Mask Prankster Messes with the Wrong Woman8:55 - Flushed Engagement Ring Found 21 Years Later11:25 - Stolen Picasso Masterpiece Discovered in a Vacant ApartmentAbout This EpisodeReality is officially stranger than fiction this week. We kick things off in Ames, Iowa, where a tiny kitten named Fika survives a sweltering ride stuck behind a car's front grille. A local towing company completely dismantles the front end for the rescue, resulting in an adorable adoption plot twist.Then, we head to Philadelphia to witness a masked street prankster learn a highly physical lesson. Seeking cheap internet clout by jump-scaring strangers in a creepy Chucky doll mask, he targets a woman trained in stage combat. She skips the screaming, accepts his invitation to throw down, and delivers a perfectly placed front kick right to his chest.In the second half, we cover an unbelievable long-haul mystery. Two decades after a bride-to-be accidentally flushed her diamond engagement ring down the toilet, a routine bathroom replacement by her mother-in-law uncovers the lost treasure hidden deep in the plumbing trap. Finally, we break down the miraculous recovery of Torero, a rare Pablo Picasso etching stolen in 2018. The $50,000 masterpiece was found quietly abandoned in an evicted tenant's dusty apartment by a landlord doing chores.Connect with the ShowGot a bizarre true story to share, or just want to tell us we're ugly and our mothers dress us funny? Email us at [email protected] you enjoy instant karma as much as Scot enjoys a good sandwich with proper bread, please hit like, leave a comment, and subscribe for more completely true news.

Welcome to This Is True, Really News Episode 1095!Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes as they break down the most unbelievable—yet entirely true—headlines of the week. From bizarre biotech marketing stunts in New York City to a literal "pizza terrorist" in Poland, we are serving up the strange news with a heavy side of snark.In This Episode, We Cover:The Tumblehair: Why a 10-foot, 150-pound ball of actual human hair was rolling through the streets of NYC (and why it actually worked).Harvard’s $53M Settlement: The shocking black-market scandal involving stolen remains being sold like "baubles" by a former morgue manager.Mount Fuji’s Worst Dad: The unbelievable story of a father who left his exhausted 7-year-old on an active volcano so he could finish his hike.The Polish Pizza Terrorist: How a cyber-stalker weaponized up to $10,000 in fake pizza orders alongside deeply disturbing, highly personalized threat notes.Chapter Timestamps0:00 - Classic TV Banter (Moving On & Claude Akins)1:40 - The 10-Foot Human Hairball of NYC6:16 - Harvard Medical's $53 Million Body Parts Scandal11:04 - The Mount Fuji Bad Parenting Award15:43 - Poland's Creepy "Pizza Terrorist" StalkerGet Involved!Help make Al and his algorithms dance! If you enjoyed the show, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow, and don't forget to hit the bell icon.Email us: Have a question, comment, or some premium snark? Send it to [email protected] below: Let us know what you think (or we might sick feral emus on you).Tags: #WeirdNews #ThisIsTrue #Podcast #HarvardScandal #PizzaTerrorist #FunnyNews #ScotAndTony

Welcome to the cozy confines of the burlap mailbag! In Episode 247, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are breaking down the news, the reviews, and a little bit of superhero lore.From a UK restaurant owner with a zero-tolerance policy for ridiculous complaints to the 80-year history of Spain’s massive La Tomatina food fight, we cover the hard-hitting journalism you expect. Plus, a detour into the DC Universe with thoughts on Batman: Caped Crusader and Lanterns, and a very special "fake" mailbag segment because you guys forgot to write in.In This Episode:0:00 - Spanish pronunciation struggles & entering the mailbag1:18 - Restaurant owners brutally clapping back at one-star Just Eat reviews6:35 - La Tomatina: Millions of squashed tomatoes, Bollywood fans, and Franco's ban15:58 - DC Talk: Batman: Caped Crusader, Lanterns on HBO, and ranking the best Green Lanterns20:58 - The Fake Mailbag: Sovereign citizens, emotional support gargoyles, and feral emusGet in the Mailbag! Please, don't make Scot invent another comment from "Sovereign Dave" operating under bathtub maritime law. Send your questions, comments, conundrums, and snark to: [email protected]: #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #LaTomatina #FunnyNews #GreenLantern #RestaurantReviews #Mailbag

What happens when an Arkansas high schooler plays an hour of football with a highly venomous cottonmouth snake hiding inside his helmet? Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into that unbelievable true story, plus a few more weird and wild news items on this week's episode!We also discuss why Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is sending a cease-and-desist letter to his alma mater over a jersey number, a heartwarming 40-year-old apology to a California bookstore, and the bizarre true origins of P.T. Barnum's infamous "Fiji Mermaid."If you love weird news and millionaire pettiness, be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss an upload!0:00 - Intro: Millionaires Picking Weird Hills to Die On1:09 - Yikes! A Venomous Snake Found Inside a High School Football Helmet4:01 - Jayden Daniels' Petty Jersey Drama at LSU11:31 - A Stolen Book is Returned 40 Years Later (With a $100 Tip!)14:49 - The Truth Behind P.T. Barnum's Gross "Fiji Mermaid" HoaxSend us your weird stories or yell at us: [email protected] by: Scot Combs & Tony VerkinnesSubscribe for more True (Really!) News

Welcome to your momentary respite from the "real" news! This week, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the bizarre, the hilarious, and the utterly ridiculous stories you didn't know you needed. Make sure to like, subscribe, and follow so we can keep the almighty algorithm happy.AI Gone Wild: How Flock Safety's automated license plate readers are sending squad cars after innocent drivers over typos and missing digits.The Salzburg Heist: The baffling disappearance of 210 polymer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart statuettes from his Austrian hometown.The Brown Danube: Record droughts reveal long-lost prehistoric mammoth bones and a ghost fleet of scuttled WWII Nazi battleships.The Welsh Grim Reaper: A 26-year-old man gets arrested and fined for the highly questionable prank of dressing as the Grim Reaper on a hospital roof.0:00 - Welcome, algorithm banter, and papal missives2:12 - AI license plate readers terrifying innocent people7:20 - Who stole 210 Mozart statues?11:59 - History revealed at the bottom of the shrinking Danube River15:23 - The bizarre Welsh hospital Grim Reaper prankGot a comment, conundrum, or snarky tome? Email us at [email protected] that subscribe button to catch every episode of the news that is true... really!

The Kentucky Meat Shower, Waking Polar Bears, and History’s Most Bizarre DaysJoin Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for another trip into the weirdest corners of the week's news! In Episode 246 of the Mailbag, we’re tackling everything from a rabid beaver with limits to a $5,000 fine for waking a sleeping polar bear. Plus, what exactly was going on during the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876?We also take a deep dive into 9 of the most bizarre days in world history—featuring the 1752 calendar jump, the Carrington Event, and the absolute chaos of the 897 Cadaver Synod (poor Pope Formosus). We wrap it all up with a Police Blotter that proves you should never dry your underwear in a microwave.Grab a drink, settle in, and let's get into it!⏱️ Chapter Markers:0:00 - Welcome to the Mailbag: Technical Difficulties & Banter1:20 - Rabid Beavers & Disrespectful Titanic Rides4:44 - $5,000 Fine for Waking a Polar Bear5:01 - $10M Brewery Gold & Face-Hugging Octopuses5:48 - Lollapalooza’s Disgusting Crowd Surfing Moment7:25 - The MTA is Auctioning a 1,000-lb Metro Card Machine8:45 - History’s 9 Most Bizarre Days: The BBC's "No News" Day11:17 - The Kentucky Meat Shower of 187612:38 - The Carrington Event & Baghdad’s Red Haze14:57 - Drunk Austrians & Historical Friendly Fire17:01 - New England’s Dark Day & Detroit’s Black Rain20:41 - The Great 11-Day Calendar Jump of 175222:38 - The Cadaver Synod of 89725:29 - Police Blotter: Sunbathing Horses & Microwave Underwear(Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your own weird news in the comments for the next Mailbag!)

Trapped in a toilet for 8 hours over a Mountain Dew? Welcome to another wild episode of This is True Really News!In Episode 1092, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the most bizarre, laugh-out-loud, and straight-up unbelievable true news stories of the week. We cover a Minnesota man who went to extreme (and highly illegal) lengths to keep kids off his lawn, a Kansas City man whose quest for a dropped Mountain Dew ended in a horrifying porta-potty rescue, and a Florida steakhouse that decided clothing should be completely optional. Plus, what happens when European wildfires mix with unexploded WWII bombs? You'll have to hear it to believe it.If you like the news served with a heavy dose of sarcasm, be sure to hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!⏱️ Episode Chapters / Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Jessica’s Shower & State Park Banter 1:21 - The Minnesota Lawn Spikes: Extreme Landscaping 5:41 - The Porta-Potty Rescue: 8 Hours for a Mountain Dew! 12:25 - Florida's "Clothing-Optional" Steakhouse 16:13 - Europe’s Exploding Wildfires (Buried WWII Bombs) 20:05 - Family Trees & Outro🎙️ Hosted by: Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes 📧 Got a crazy story or want to take us to task? Email us at: [email protected]#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #ComedyPodcast #FunnyNews #PortaPottyRescue #FloridaMan #BizarreNews #PodcastEpisode

Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez are back with another batch of weird, wild, and (mostly) true news stories! This week, we're diving into the Amazon basin to meet a fish with human teeth and a very unfortunate nickname. Plus, we cover a movie screening in Colombia that was evacuated for the stinkiest reason possible, unearth Victorian skeletons in England, and thaw out a truly chilling cold case from Alaska.If you enjoy the conundrum and the snark, please hit that Like button, Subscribe, and ring the bell so the almighty algorithms know you love us!0:00 - Intro, Time Travel, and the Algorithm Dance1:34 - The "Nut Crusher" Pacu: A fish with human molars and a terrifying reputation in the Amazon.6:26 - Spider-Man Evacuation: A noxious flatulence event clears out a movie theater in Cartagena.10:01 - Roundabout Remains: Construction crews in Peterborough, England dig up a forgotten Victorian graveyard.15:13 - Alaskan Cold Case: A family cleaning out a home finds a relative stashed in a chest freezer.Have a question, comment, conundrum, or snark? Maybe a weird news story you want to share with us? We want to hear from you!Email us: [email protected] the news you're about to hear is true. Really! (As far as you know.)

Welcome to Mailbag Episode 245! We’re a little late this Saturday morning, but we have a good excuse: Tony’s dinosaur of a magnetic hard drive finally puked, and we had to drag him kicking and screaming into the modern era with a Mac Mini M1! Once we get the technical difficulties sorted out, we dive into an amazing collection of terrible (but hilarious) public signs, a quick Latin lesson you didn't ask for, and some fantastic viewer comments about flatulent nurses and our favorite dogs.Grab your coffee (or bourbon) and join the fun! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below so we can feature you in the next mailbag.0:00 - We're Late! Tony’s Hard Drive Disaster & Mac Mini Upgrades5:05 - Viewer Mail: Shoutout to "Big O" & Vintage RC Flyers6:45 - Language Time: Confetti, Biscotti, and Vatican II8:36 - Terrible Sign Placements: Cemetery Dead Ends & Erection in Progress14:52 - Viewer Comments: The Flatulent Nurse & Blaming Co-workers16:15 - Dog Talk: Remembering Shadow the MalamuteHave a story, a funny sign, or just want to tell us we're doing it wrong? Leave a comment below or send it in for the next mailbag!

Meth Raccoons, Emergency Naps, and Medieval Bathroom Escapes! Welcome to Episode 1090 of This is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis, where all the news you’re about to hear is true... really! (As far as you know).In this episode, we cover some of the most bizarre stories of the week. We kick things off with a highly emotional candlelight vigil for a demolished Hooters in West Virginia. Then, we dive into the legendary tale of a man whose nap was so deep he woke up confused and called 911 to report himself as "unresponsive." Plus, a Cambridge academic MacGyvers her way out of a medieval tower bathroom using makeup tools, and an Ohio traffic stop reveals a pet raccoon named Chewy double-fisting glass pipes.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell icon so you never miss out on the weirdest news of the week!0:00 - Intro: Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers & Emergency Naps1:03 - Tearful Goodbyes: The Kanawha City Hooters Candlelight Vigil4:32 - The Epic Snooze: Man Calls 911 to Report Himself "Unresponsive"8:30 - Medieval Escape: Cambridge Academic MacGyvers Out of a Locked Bathroom12:55 - Chewy the Raccoon: The Most Bizarre Traffic Stop in Ohio History15:56 - Outro & How to Contact UsThe Hooters Vigil: Residents and former employees gather for a candlelight vigil as a beloved West Virginia Hooters gets demolished.The 911 Nap: A man takes a nap so powerful with his heated blanket that he wakes up in a panic and calls paramedics to report his own lack of responsiveness.The Eyeliner Escape Artist: Dr. Christina Ilko gets trapped in a medieval tower bathroom at Cambridge University and picks the lock using an eyeliner brush and a cotton swab.Chewy the Bandit: Ohio police pull over a driver with a suspended license, only to find her pet raccoon in the driver's seat digging through a bag of crystal meth and crack cocaine.Make it good, and send your longer stories and (well-thought-out) complaints to us at: [email protected]

## Demonic Rescue Bots, Accidental Geniuses & Faked FuneralsWelcome to another rousing edition of This is True Really News! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to bring you all the news you need to know without all the falderal (or is it the other way around?). This week, we explore the bizarre phenomenon of Acquired Savant Syndrome, questionable robotics, and some truly terrible decision-making.Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment! Pro or con, just make sure you take your time and do it right.0:00 - Intro: Falderal, Fiddle-dee-dee, & German Body Parts2:00 - Tommy McHugh: The Bathroom Savant Stroke5:53 - Why a NY School Paused its AI Robot Program8:49 - "Three Halves": The Terrifying Goat-Headed Rescue Robot13:50 - Derek Amato: Diving Headfirst into Musical Genius17:11 - The Guy Who Faked His Own Death to Avoid a DUI20:40 - Outro: Seashells & Contact InfoAccidental Geniuses: We look into two wild cases of "Acquired Savant Syndrome." First, the story of Tommy McHugh, a tough builder who suffered a stroke on the toilet and woke up speaking in continuous rhyme with a compulsion to paint. Then, we look at Derek Amato, who dove into the shallow end of a pool and emerged as a classical piano prodigy who sees music in moving visual blocks.Questionable Robotics: A New York school district pauses the deployment of an AI humanoid robot after discovering the manufacturer's other line of business. Plus, a robotics company builds a search-and-rescue robot that looks exactly like a demonic goat centaur—because nothing is more comforting in an emergency than Baphomet.Criminal Masterminds: A man named "C" gets a DUI and decides the most logical course of action is to fake his own death with the help of his family. Spoiler alert: The authorities could see right through it.Email your questions, snark, or stories we missed: [email protected] for more news (as far as you know)

In this episode of the Mailbag:We dive into the backend of our analytics and discover some truly perplexing listener demographics (shoutout to Vietnam and Malaysia!). Then, we review a masterclass in terrible retail marketing, featuring some of the most baffling, bizarre, and grammatically disastrous grocery store signs we've ever seen. Plus, a recap of the latest gig at The Thirsty Bison!Episode HighlightsGlobal Reach: We try to guess our top listeners by country. Spoiler: We are terrible at geography and our demographics make zero sense.Sign Fails: We highlight the very best (and worst) of retail signage, including:"See recipe on back"5 lb. Bag of Cubed Ice"Buy 1 for the price of 2, get 1 free"Promotional Placard"Vegetarian Pork Chops"Taste like Grandma"Fruit Jam"Family Planning"Above the Mayonnaise" Do Not Microwave" Rustic Firewood⏳ Chapter Timestamps0:00 - Intro & Mailbag Updates0:44 - Guessing our Top YouTube Geographies2:07 - Our Baffling Spotify Podcast Demographics4:05 - Speaking Languages & Snippy Sellers5:12 - Hilarious & Bizarre Grocery Store Signs9:31 - The Ultimate Gibberish "Spoon" Sign10:50 - Cows, Bison, and Football Gear11:30 - A Shoutout to "The Thirsty Bison" GigDrop a comment below! Where in the world are YOU listening from, and what is the weirdest sign you've ever seen at a grocery store?Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more True Really News!

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to bring you the most bizarre, hilarious, and completely true (as far as you know) stories from around the globe!In Episode 1088, we cover a mother who took playground justice way too far in her Chevy Silverado, the brilliant way a maritime museum capitalized on a spectacular 1-star review, the legend of the Tower of London's captive ravens, and a naked train surfer whose three great passions in life are vodka, beer, and playing the banjo.If you like this kind of baloney, hit that Like button, Subscribe, and share it with a friend!0:00 - Welcome to This is True Really News!1:34 - Arizona Mom’s Insane Anti-Bullying Silverado Rampage4:59 - “Worst Aquarium Ever”: The Whaling Museum's Merch Masterclass8:50 - The 7 Ravens Keeping the Tower of London from Crumbling11:55 - Naked Train Surfing in Colorado (Vodka, Beer & Banjos)Have a complaint? Want to take us to task? Or maybe you just want to send us a picture of yourself in something fetching? Drop us a note at: [email protected], Subscribe, and Follow! All the news you're about to hear is true... really.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #ComedyNews #NakedTrainSurfer #WorstAquariumEver #WeirdNews #Podcast

What happens when you mix immersive theater with a 2,000-pound Yellowstone bison? In Episode 1087, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the week's most absurd (and aromatic) true stories.From a man arrested for method-acting as a buffalo in a cheap made-in-China costume, to a Canadian town finally attempting to clean up 240,000 gallons of 20-year-old rotting fish sauce. Plus, we explore the latest in questionable bathroom innovation with $69 1970s disco platform "Sht Shoes," and look back at a nightmare Delta flight raining maggots from the overhead bins.All the news you're about to hear is true. Really. As far as we know.Chapters: 0:00 - Too Poor to Pay Attention? 1:44 - The Fake Yellowstone Bison 7:52 - St. Mary's 20-Year Fish Sauce Crisis 18:54 - "Sht Shoes": Disco Platforms for the Bathroom 23:06 - The Delta Maggot Flight 25:44 - Detouring to NewfoundlandConnect with TITR: Catch more weird news on NetRadio.Network. Got a story that involves bad signs or stupid people? (Leave the politicians out of it!) Email us! Like, subscribe, and follow for regular doses of the absurd.

When your husband gets arrested for a DUI, what's the logical next step? If you said "steal the police cruiser with him handcuffed in the back," you might just be the star of our favorite news throwback this week!In Episode 243 of the This is True Really News Mailbag, we discuss the harsh realities of getting older (hello, vertigo), the terrifying state of math skills, and a string of hilariously broken warning signs. From 400-pound apartment cats to securing your bicycles to... well, you'll just have to listen.Episode Chapters:0:00 - Welcome, Vertigo, & The Joys of Aging1:15 - Mailbag Shoutouts (Hi Robert, Erica, & Sam!)3:20 - Minnesota Schools & The Struggle with Math6:01 - Axe Throwing & 400lb Pet Cats8:14 - Sign Fails: "Very Danger to Dumb Here"11:39 - Please Do Not Secure Bikes to Feces12:12 - 2015 Throwback: Wife Steals a Police Cruiser!If you needed a "gentle reminder" to laugh today, you've found the right place. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know your favorite bizarre warning sign in the comments!This is True, Really News, Mailbag episode 243, funny news podcast, funny warning signs, stolen police car, dumb criminals, humorous podcast, Marlin and Scott, weird news 2015, funny pet policies, bad translations, comedy talk show

Get ready to be disgruntled, regruntled, and everything in between!In Episode 1086 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to break down the most absurd, hilarious, and completely true news stories of the week. From a buck-naked joyride in Mississippi to a Florida woman who blames her 3 a.m. death threats on "sleep texting," you won't believe what people are getting up to. Plus, we dive into the legendary Flathead Beacon Police Blotter!Episode Highlights:What You Need to KnowMississippi Mayhem A 22-year-old naked driver is pulled over in a pot-scented Dodge Challenger loaded with an arsenal of 3D-printed illegal weapons.Tourist Complaints We review "wildly unrealistic expectations" from travelers, including a husband who felt inadequate after seeing an aroused elephant.Florida Woman "That's just what girls do." A 51-year-old woman tries to convince police that texting her ex she has a bullet with his name on it was just a typo.Police Blotter Fisticuffs over elk roadkill, a blind man checking people out, and a teenager throwing bologna at her ex's house.Timestamps0:00 - Intro: Inventing the "Blame-it-on-me Buddy"2:11 - The Naked Mississippi Driver & The Trunk Full of Glocks8:32 - Wildly Unrealistic Tourist Complaints (and thick soup)14:11 - Florida Woman's "Typo" Death Threats & Nitrous Oxide18:42 - The Flathead Beacon Police Blotter & Bologna RevengeConnect with Us!Got a story to share, a tome to read, or just want to take us to task? Do it well, or we shall taunt you.Email the show: [email protected]: Please like, subscribe, and follow This is True Really News so you never miss an episode!Tags: #TrueNews #ComedyPodcast #WeirdNews #FloridaWoman #PoliceBlotter #FunnyNews #ScottCombs #TonyVerkanis #DumbCriminals #WeirdHistory

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.)

Welcome to Episode 242 of the This is True Really News Mailbag! This week, we dive into a hilariously questionable collection of news stories, medical mishaps, and engineering marvels.From newspaper typos congratulating a man for "pleasing 15 women" to drivers in Greece risking their lives on a collapsed bridge just to save 20 minutes, human logic is truly on display today. Plus, we explore the bizarre world of medical misunderstandings—including a couple trying to get pregnant while actively on the pill, and a patient looking to purchase a brand new "Fallopian Tube" (which inspired our pitch for the iTube Pro Max). Finally, we look at the latest in terrifying science: cyborg cockroach drones equipped with tiny aqualungs. You can't make this stuff up!If you enjoyed the banter, make sure to hit Subscribe, leave a Like, and let us know your favorite fallopian tube product name in the comments!⏱️ Episode Chapters (Timestamps)0:00 - Intro & Newspaper Ad Typos (Pleasing 15 Women)2:57 - The Greek Sagging Bridge: Risking Death to Save 20 Minutes7:17 - Medical Mishap 1: Trying to Conceive on the Pill8:28 - Medical Mishap 2: "I Need to Buy a Fallopian Tube"10:07 - Pitching Fallopian Tube Products (Ovalink USB-C, Ovaroot 3000)11:42 - Terrifying Science: Cyborg Cockroach Drones13:37 - Why Do the Robot Roaches Have Tiny Aqualungs?17:12 - Mistaken Identity: Treating a Sprained Ankle in Therapy19:26 - A Moment of Silence for Idiocy🏷️ Tags & HashtagsTags: This is True, Really News, funny podcast, weird news, bizarre news, comedy mailbag, cyborg cockroaches, funny medical stories, dumb criminals, podcast clips, humor, weird science, Greek bridge collapseHashtags:#WeirdNews #ComedyPodcast #ThisIsTrue #FunnyMedicalStories #CyborgBugs #PodcastClips

Are you ready for a road trip? In Episode 1084 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are taking you on a bizarre journey to Poland, Missouri, and (twice!) to New Jersey. From a majestic steed navigating an apartment stairwell to criminals who basically arrest themselves, this episode is packed with real news that will make you say, "Really?"🎙️ In This Episode:0:00 - Intro & The Itinerary: The guys prepare for a trip to New Jersey, Missouri, and Poland, complete with attempted accents.1:43 - The Third-Floor Horse (Poland): A 19-year-old attempts the impossible by leading a stolen $3,800 mare up three flights of stairs to his apartment.4:31 - The Ultimate Rideshare Mix-Up (New Jersey): A burglar makes a daring second-story escape and orders a Lyft, only to hop directly into the back of an arriving police cruiser.7:00 - The Brush-Hogging Incident (Missouri): A bizarre and grisly staged tractor accident involving a Florida man, a hatchet, missing feet found in a bucket by some tires, and a failed insurance fraud plot.10:48 - The Unfriendly Pistol Whip (New Jersey): Four aspiring criminals learn that real life isn’t an action movie when an attempted shakedown ends with the gunman accidentally shooting himself in the hand.📧 Connect With Us!Got a complaint, a comment, or just want to tell us how much you love New Jersey? We want to hear from you!Email us: [email protected] a comment: Drop your thoughts below—and make them good!If you like this kind of stuff, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow This Is True Really News so you never miss an episode!🔍 Tags & Keywords#WeirdNews #ComedyPodcast #DumbCriminals #BizarreNews #NewJersey #FloridaMan #InsuranceFraud #TrueNews #ScottCombs #TonyVerkanis #ThisIsTrueReallyNews

If you want to cut through the blather and just get to the good stuff, you’ve found it. This week, Scot and Tony dive into the stupid stuff making headlines so you don’t have to. From a spectacularly tragic Willy Wonka experience in Scotland to an art exhibit made entirely of peanut butter, we’re serving up all the news that's true... really. As far as you know. Grab your burnt peanuts and strap in.Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Cutting Through the Noise & Candy Nostalgia2:55 - The Peanut Butter Floor: 800 lbs of nutty Dutch "art"7:43 - Equestrian Mankini Scandal: Shane Rose's costume controversy11:15 - The Catalyst Cyber Suit: A $3,000 electro-shock fitness nightmare16:59 - The Willy Wonka Disaster: Glasgow's depressing bouncy castle scam20:17 - Outro: Who pays for this stuff?Join the Conversation!Have a question, comment, conundrum, or a well-crafted snark? We want to hear it (it really brightens Scot's day).Email us: [email protected] a comment down below!If you enjoyed the absurdity, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Follow so you never miss an amalgamation of information!Hosted by Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes.

Welcome back to another wild episode of the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 241, we’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the sheer perfection of Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer, and the joy of dark comedies.But it doesn't take long for things to go completely off the rails! We react to some of the most baffling public signs we've ever seen (including a terrifying "I am disorder" cappuccino machine and "competition use only" toilets), discuss a real-life high-speed police chase through a Georgia cemetery, and share a serious plea for the return of common decency. Plus, a viewer update on DIY sheep's wool toothpaste that you simply cannot un-hear.Hit that Subscribe button, leave a like, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Gushing over Hannah Waddingham & Dark Comedies4:12 - Mailbag Time & Wood Paneling Banter5:25 - Mind-Breaking Signs: Chaotic Cappuccinos & Competition Toilets9:14 - The Infamous "Frozen Meat" Sign10:06 - Livonia Police: A High-Speed Chase into a Graveyard11:51 - A Quick PSA on Basic Human Decency13:04 - Shocking Chicago Fire Puns13:33 - Viewer Mail: Making Hairy Toothpaste from Sheep's Wool?!14:41 - Wrap Up: Sharon Gless & Pierce BrosnanTags:This is True Really NewsMailbag Episode 241Funny News StoriesHannah WaddinghamBizarre Public SignsGraveyard Police ChaseWeird Viewer MailComedy PodcastTalk Show BanterPop Culture Review

Welcome to This is True Really News Episode 1082 with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!If you like food and the crazy crap related to it, you are in the right place. In this episode, Scot and Tony explore a hilarious series of culinary catastrophes, extremely overdue library books, and wildlife rescues bursting with irony. Will a 52-year-old soup grant you superpowers, or just a stomach ache? Watch to find out!⏱️ Episode Chapters0:00 - Intro: Welcome & How to Send Us Your Best Snark0:59 - The Ironic Coyote: A coyote gets its head stuck in a statue of St. Francis of Assisi (the patron saint of animals) and is rescued by Wisconsin's HAWS and WINC.4:09 - The 52-Year-Old Soup: A look at Bangkok's Watana Panich restaurant, where a bubbling cauldron of beef and goat noodle soup has been perpetually simmering since 1974.11:15 - 93 Years Late: A patron returns the Heart Throbs poetry collection to the Licking County Library in Ohio nearly a century past its due date.14:23 - The 40-Story Steak Evacuation: "Chef Boyard-Boom" attempts to sear a steak after heating a cast-iron skillet for 40 minutes, completely smoking out his apartment and triggering a 40-story mandatory building evacuation.📢 Join the ConversationSubscribe: Please like, subscribe, and follow This is True Really News so you never miss an episode!Comment: Leave your thoughts right where you see or hear us.Send Us Your Snark: Got something longer to say? Don't be lame, invest a little effort (use a thesaurus!), and email us at [email protected]: #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #Comedy #WeirdNews #WatanaPanich #PerpetualStew #CookingFails #LibraryFines #CoyoteRescue #FunnyStories

The Great Pringles Wiener Dilemma, Foul-Mouthed Birds, and Electrocuted Pickles!Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to tackle the weirdest, most hilarious news of the week. First, the guys issue a legendary "non-apology" to soccer fans before diving into the serious mathematical crisis facing your summer cookouts: Pringles’ new 7.5-inch hot dog buns. Will your average wiener measure up? (Spoiler: No).Plus, find out what happens when eight potty-mouthed parrots are reintroduced to polite society in the UK, the shocking science behind making a pickle glow in the dark, and a heart-warming story about a 106-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan finally getting his diploma.All the news you're about to hear is true. Really! (As far as we know).🕰️ Episode Chapters0:00 - The "Apology" – Soccer vs. Football, and the very real hazards of playing Cricket.2:25 - Housekeeping – Like, subscribe, and bring your absolute best snark to the comments.3:54 - The Pringles Bun Crisis – Pringles made a 7.5-inch potato bread bun. Your standard 6-inch wiener doesn't stand a chance.7:30 - Dirty Birds – Eight swearing parrots are unleashed back into the flock at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park.11:00 - Science Fair Gone Rogue – How (and why) researchers are making pickles glow using alternating current.16:30 - Never Too Late to Graduate – 106-year-old Fred Allen Smalls gets his diploma ("You're killing me, Smalls!").🎙️ Join the ConversationGot a question, comment, conundrum, or snark? We want to hear it!Email us: [email protected] sure to Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Bell so you never miss it when new stupid arrives!Tags:#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #WeirdNews #PringlesHotDogBuns #ComedyPodcast #SwearingParrots #GlowingPickles #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the This is True Really News Mailbag!In Episode 240, Tony and the crew face off against their newest arch-nemesis: an incredibly uncreative YouTube troll. We break out the psychology textbooks to diagnose the "dark tetrad" of internet keyboard warriors (spoiler: it involves mom's basement and a desperate need for dopamine).Plus, we welcome our newest subscribers—featuring some legendary names—revisit the infamous "fart-detecting dog" short that left Tony completely flummoxed, and share some spicy takes on the U.S. exiting the World Cup, FIFA corruption, and the Oscar-worthy flopping in modern soccer.Grab your aspirin, ignore the haters, and enjoy the banter!0:00 - We Have a Troll! (Meet John-XZ9)2:20 - Reading the "Devastating" Hate Comments4:45 - The Dark Psychology of Internet Keyboard Warriors7:18 - New Subscriber Shoutouts (Atilla, Quovatus, & More!)9:50 - The Fart-Detecting Dog & Tony’s "Flummoxed" Face11:53 - U.S. Out of the World Cup, FIFA, & Soccer FloppingIf you enjoyed our puny attempts at humor, silliness, and frivolity, make sure to hit that Like button! Leave us a comment below (preferably more creative than "this sucks"), and Subscribe to join the fun.🏷️ TagsThis is True Really News, Mailbag Ep 240, internet trolls, psychology of trolls, funny podcast moments, comedy banter, fart detecting dog, USWNT World Cup exit, soccer flopping, FIFA corruption, YouTube haters, responding to hate comments, hilarious subscriber names

The Real-Life Batman of Mexico, Carnivorous Caterpillars, and... Human Hair Toothpaste?!Scott Combs and Tony Vercanos are back with more bizarre, 100% true (as far as you know) news! This week on This is True Really News, we are bringing you a double-feature of Batman-related chaos. First, an ATM heist in Trinidad and Tobago goes hilariously wrong thanks to a bumbling "Batman" and a broken backhoe. Then, we travel to Mexico where a real-life vigilante is duct-taping motorcycle thieves to lampposts.Plus, prepare to have your Very Hungry Caterpillar childhood illusions shattered by the "Bone Collector"—a carnivorous insect that wears the skeletons of its enemies. Finally, we dive into a revolutionary new dental breakthrough that will make you cringe: toothpaste made from human hair.If you like stupid crap like this, we're your guys. Snark the crap right out of us in the comments!0:00 - Welcome & Caterpillar Parenting Banter0:45 - Snark Us! (How to Contact TITR)1:37 - Trinidad & Tobago's Bumbling "Batman" ATM Heist5:09 - The Bone Collector: Carnivorous Assassin Caterpillars9:03 - The Real-Life Batman of Mexico (Lagos de Moreno)14:39 - Human Hair Toothpaste? The Gross Future of DentistryGot something earth-shattering, momentous, or just really mean to say? Send your news tips, snark, and complaints to [email protected]'t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and FOLLOW This is True Really News wherever you find us so you never miss an episode of the weirdest news on the planet.This is True Really News, TITR, Scot Combs, Tony Verkinnes, Comedy News Podcast, Weird News, Real Life Batman, Mexican Batman, Lagos de Moreno Vigilante, Duct Tape Thieves, Trinidad and Tobago Backhoe Heist, Carnivorous Caterpillar, Bone Collector Bug, Reaver Caterpillar, Human Hair Toothpaste, Keratin Dental Care, Funny News Commentary

Scot and Tony are back for another rousing rendition of This is True Really News! In Episode 1079, the guys dive into a hilarious mix of bizarre new tech, historical oddities, and their brand-new segment: Criminal Ineptitude Consulting.Have you ever wanted your toilet to come to you when you call it? We discuss the "Sheoban," a robotic commode that roams your house. Plus, we look back at some of history’s weirdest events (including the Great Emu War and the London Beer Flood), and analyze a botched burglary in California where the thief accidentally became permanent building insulation.Grab your coffee (and watch out for falling burglars), hit play, and remember: all the news you're about to hear is true... really. As far as we know.🕒 Chapter Timestamps0:00 - Welcome, 4th of July Prep & Sourcing Candles1:42 - The "Sheoban": China's Self-Driving Robotic Toilet6:30 - Merging Emojis & Bizarre Historical Events8:53 - The Great Emu War & The Cadaver Synod11:49 - The Vessel with the Pestle (The Court Jester Tangent)13:17 - Criminal Ineptitude Consulting: The Burglar in the Wall17:58 - Reading Blueprints & The Old Guard Graphic Novels19:24 - The Woman with an Indoor Record of 649 Warrants20:35 - Driving Drunk to the Police Station to Complain✉️ Get in TouchIf you have a comment, a conundrum, or a really good snark, we want to hear it!Email us: [email protected]'t forget to: Like, Subscribe, and Follow us wherever you get your podcasts.Tags: #ThisIsTrueReally #WeirdNews #SelfDrivingToilet #DumbCriminals #Podcast #ComedyNews #EmuWar #ScottAndTony #FunnyNews

Welcome to Episode 239 of the This is True Really News Mailbag!Are you ready to plotz? This week, we're bringing you a brand new batch of unbelievable real-life stories. From the absolute dumbest tourist complaints we've ever heard (can a king-sized bed get you pregnant?) to criminals who clearly lack a "particular set of skills"—including a guy who tried to rob a jewelry store dressed as Batman.Plus, we share some personal updates about catastrophic stage falls, bionic ears, the magic of new eye lenses, and the childhood disappointment of Sea Monkeys.If you love laughing at the absurdity of humanity, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave us a comment!0:00 – Plotzing, knickers, and the mechanics of 3D-printed knee braces.2:40 – The epic stage wipeout at Champs in Eden Prairie.3:40 – The "Bionic Ear" (Baha implant) and cataract surgery surprises.8:30 – Nostalgia trip: Sea Monkeys, X-Ray specs, and hairy chest wigs.10:00 – Hilarious Tourist Complaints: Blaming the hotel for an unexpected pregnancy.12:50 – Cruise ship disasters, spring breakers, and ending up in the brig.14:10 – Dumb Criminals: The pest control worker who immediately confessed.15:50 – A creepy discovery in Pennsylvania involving fake IDs and a 55-gallon drum.18:00 – "I'm Batman" – The absolute worst disguise for a jewelry heist.18:35 – Listener Shoutouts & Mailbag reactions (Suitcase poisoning logistics).This is True Really News brings you the strangest, funniest, and most mind-boggling true news stories from around the globe, complete with our signature banter and "consulting" advice for amateur criminals.Don't forget to like, share, and follow us on Facebook! #ThisIsTrue #WeirdNews #DumbCriminals #Podcast #TrueNews #FunnyStories #TouristFails

Can a shark get a stingray pregnant? Is a 95-year-old grandma a hardened architectural outlaw?Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes on Episode 1078 of This Is True Really News as they break down the world's most bizarre, baffling, and downright hilarious true stories. This week, the guys dive into a "virgin" stingray pregnancy in North Carolina, a local government zoning commission that completely forgot its own records, an engineering student going way too fast in a toy car, and a wild stalking case where the digital footprints point the exact opposite way.Remember, all the news you're about to hear is true... really... as far as you know!📢 Enjoying the chaos? Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and FOLLOW This Is True Really News!💬 Got thoughts, comments, or a wild story of your own? Drop a comment below, or send us a long-form email at: [email protected]:00 – Coming Up: The Left Hand vs. The Right Hand0:56 – Charlotte the Stingray's Impossible Pregnancy 🦈3:38 – Macon-Bibb County vs. A 95-Year-Old Grandma’s Windows 🪟8:07 – Going 92 MPH in a Modified Toy Porsche 🏎️11:24 – The Sacramento Clinic Stalking Plot Twist 🕵️‍♂️16:58 – How to Contact Scot & TonyThis Is True Really News, TITRN, Scot Combs, Tony Verkinnes, Charlotte the stingray pregnant, parthenogenesis stingray, Hendersonville aquarium, Macon-Bibb County zoning, historic district window lawsuit, Marcel Paul toy car record, world's fastest ride on toy, Bridget Adams Sean Stewart, weird news podcast, funny current events.

Can a high-protein cabinet diet cause a domestic crisis in Washington? 💨In Episode 1077 of This is True Really News, hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the bizarre, the absurd, and the strictly factual (as far as you know) news stories of the week. From the pungent realities of the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative to true crime's most infamous wives, this episode covers it all.First, the guys break down the unexpected side effects of the ancestral, heavy-ferment diet supposedly taking over high-ranking Washington officials like JD Vance and RFK Jr. Let’s just say political spouses and White House aides are scrambling for fresh air.Then, Scot and Tony look into the dark history of "Crazy Wives" who took "until death do us part" a little too literally—including the infamous Sarah Boone suitcase case and the cheerful arsenic expert Nanny Doss.Finally, things get legally absurd in Indiana with a "persecuted" asylum seeker turned jailer whose sudden lifestyle twist caught up with ICE, followed by three South Carolina sheriff deputies who learned the hard way that you shouldn't prank call other cops.0:00 – The Snail Mail Era & Scot’s 50th Reunion2:35 – The White House "Cabinet Diet" & Its Pungent Side Effects5:58 – True Crime: 14 Infamous Wives Who Eliminated Their Husbands13:20 – The Jay County Jailer Plot Twist You Won't Believe17:34 – Dumb Criminals: South Carolina Deputies Face Prank Call Charges20:36 – Outro: How to Send Us Your Conundrums & SnarkHave a question, comment, conundrum, or snark? Drop it in the comments below or travel back to the old ways via email: 📧 [email protected] you listened and your ears didn't bleed, smash that Like button, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of real, true news!#TrueCrime #PoliticalSatire #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #OddNews #SarahBoone #RFKJr

Can tourists go to Spain and not expect Spanish people? Apparently not! In this episode of the This Is True Really News Mailbag (Ep. 238), Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into a hilarious trove of internet tourist complaints, breakdown the wildest price-gouging at the World Cup, and explain why a duck in a soccer jersey is winning the internet.Plus, we talk about Detroit-style pizza, the right way to eat a Tim Tam, and a pun so bad it might actually be a crime.If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more weekly mailbags!0:00 – Finding the "Un-record" button & Old Testament combobulation1:08 – The perfect coffee cup & Detroit-style pizza debates1:40 – Dumb Tourist Complaints: "Too many Spanish people in Spain!"2:40 – Why do the Brits love curry so much?5:08 – Siesta bans and missing custard creams6:10 – How to use an Australian Tim Tam as a straw9:30 – World Cup Madness: USA vs. Australia & knockout rounds11:26 – World Cup MVPs: Merlin the Duck & Osito the Dog12:15 – Please stop dressing up the Rocky statue!13:53 – Insane World Cup Price Gouging: $75 caviar tater tots & $20 beers17:03 – Waiting in line at St. Andrews golf course22:31 – Mailbag Comment: "It's all ogre now"#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #WorldCup #TouristComplaints #ComedyPodcast #TimTamSlam #DetroitPizza

Welcome to Episode 1076 of This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! All the news you're about to hear is true... really. As far as you know.In today's episode, we cover everything from a literal human time capsule to a Roman marketing campaign that will make you very glad you live in the 21st century.The Ultimate Florida Romance: A Winter Haven man with 39 priors decides to win back his ex-girlfriend for Valentine's Day by hopping on his motorcycle and stealing sentimental crane lawn statues from a grieving widow.Frozen in Time for 42 Years: The chilling discovery of Hedviga Golik in Zagreb, Croatia. She disappeared from public life in 1966 and was finally found decades later, naturally mummified in her favorite armchair, still facing her black-and-white TV.The Subscription-Style Robbery: A Washington, D.C. Walgreens gets hit like clockwork once a month, leading police straight to an unexpected inside job involving the store manager and his nephew.Ancient Rome's Dirtiest Secret: Archaeologists in Pompeii uncover a 2,000-year-old piece of promotional graffiti advertising the "Tersorium"—the Roman Empire's peak luxury communal sponge-on-a-stick.0:00 – Would Bruce Lee laugh at Kung Fu Panda?1:43 – Florida Man's unique lawn ornament heist5:04 – The 42-year mummified apartment time capsule8:08 – The Walgreens monthly inside job11:05 – Lost Pompeii text: The premium "Sponge-on-a-Stick" adGot a wild story we should cover? Want to take Scot and Tony to task?Email Us: [email protected] the Show: Please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment wherever you find us!#TrueNews #TimeCapsule #FloridaMan #BizarreHistory #Podcast #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes📰 Inside This Episode:⏱️ Timestamps:📩 Connect With The Show!

When public officials can’t handle the internet, things get weird. Welcome to Episode 1075 of This is True, Really Newswith Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis! Today, we dive into a bizarre First Amendment showdown involving an animated ogre, a legendary snack food heist in Florida, and a media outlet caught red-handed fighting its own data.Plus, we celebrate a birthday and check in on a troublemaking horse. Remember, all the news you're about to hear is true... really. As far as you know.📢 Have a question, comment, or some top-tier snark for the guys? Drop a comment below or send an email to: [email protected] you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss a bizarre-but-true story!0:00 – Intro: It’s Our Birthday & The Great Liturgy Debate2:38 – Shrek-Sting: Ohio Blogger Jailed Over an Ogre Meme6:58 – The Florida Banana Chip Bandit Strikes Again11:34 – Media Math: Broadcaster Busted Hiding Their Own Data16:02 – Jax the Horse Triggers a False Alarm17:27 – Banned for Life: Don't Mess with China's Pandas19:19 – Outro & How to Contact the Show#TrueNews #ShrekMeme #FirstAmendment #FloridaWoman #Podcast #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #FreeSpeech⏱️ Timestamps🏷️ Keywords & Topics Covered

Welcome to another old-fashioned canvas sack edition of the Really News Mailbag! In Episode 237, we dive into one of the most prolific con artists in US history, read some of the mind-bogglingly stupid complaints real tourists have made, and follow up on the infamous AI fart-tracking app.If you think your week was weird, wait until you hear these stories.0:00 — The Missing Button & Old School Intros1:00 — Giovanni Vigliato: The Man Who Married 100+ Women4:43 — The Dumbest Tourist Complaints in Human History8:13 — Mailbag: From Digital Fingerprints to AI Fart Trackers10:30 — ShotSpotter vs. "FartSpotter" & OutroThe 100-Wife Hustle: Meet Giovanni Vigliato (aka Giovanni O'Vigliato), a serial bigamist who used dozens of aliases to marry over 100 women between the 1940s and 1980s. His motive? Pure cash and valuables."No One Told Us There'd Be Fish": We read real, hilarious reviews from tourists complaining that the beach was "too sandy," that the brochure failed to mention mosquitoes, and why it's "unfair" that a flight to England takes longer than a flight to America.Digital Dung: A follow-up on our previous episode tracking the latest in AI technology—specifically, an app designed to meticulously count and log flatulence.Notable Quote from the Episode:"I would call it ignorance, but that's impossible. Nobody's that ignorant. That would be offensive to the ignorant."⏱️ Timestamps & Chapters📰 Episode Highlights

Welcome back to another wild episode of This is True Really News with your hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! If you enjoy our specific brand of silliness, please like, subscribe, and let us know what you think in the comments.In Episode 1074, we dive into some of the most bizarre and hilarious true news stories from around the globe:The Diaper Spa: We explore a highly controversial adult baby roleplay haven in Atkinson, New Hampshire, where "adulting" is traded in for adult-sized cribs.A Mid-Air Disaster: A Virgin Atlantic passenger sues the airline after a lidless cup of hot coffee scorchifies his "twig and berries" during a flight from Las Vegas to London.Joey the Donkey's Sweet Solution: Discover how veterinarians in England used six liters of full-sugar cola a day to clear a grieving donkey's gastric impaction.Math vs. The Bureaucrats: The incredible true story of Mats Jarlström, a Swedish electrical engineer who proved Oregon's yellow light cameras were mathematically rigged, fought a fine for "practicing engineering without a license," and ultimately changed international traffic laws!0:00 - Intro, Banter, & Blenders1:31 - New Hampshire's Controversial Adult Diaper Spa7:09 - The Virgin Atlantic Hot Coffee Lawsuit12:01 - Joey the Donkey’s Coca-Cola Cure15:36 - The Engineer Who Defeated Traffic Cameras with Math19:44 - OutroGot a story you think we ought to cover? Want to write us something longer? Email us at [email protected] or comment right where you find us. We might even mention your name on the air!

Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for another episode where all the news you're about to hear is true... really! (As far as you know). This week, we're diving into the hard-hitting journalism of flatulence science, urban beaver tracking, highly creative government accounting, and the hazards of Minnesota "crow hunting."The Science of Breaking Wind: Australia's CSIRO drops the "Chart Your Fart" app to track daily emissions. Who knew the average human toots 5 times a day?Toronto's Beaver Quest: 51 fiberglass beavers invade the city for the FIFA World Cup. It's a scavenger hunt... but make it intensely Canadian.Ireland's UBI Math: The government gave artists a basic income, lost £80 million in cold hard cash, but claimed a massive ROI due to "social value" and tax loop illusions. We break down the ridiculous numbers.Minnesota Man vs. Airplane: A local man is charged after shooting a firefighting plane in the rudder. His defense? He was just "crow hunting" and the pilot endangered his life.0:00 - Intro: The legacy of our email address & internet radio history2:49 - Sydney Science: The "Chart Your Fart" App6:24 - Toronto's World Cup Beaver Scavenger Hunt10:35 - Ireland's Basic Income "Success" Story (A Masterclass in Red Ink)17:32 - Minnesota Man Shoots at Firefighting Plane21:02 - Outro & Contact InfoIf you have a question, comment, conundrum, or just want to snark at us, leave it with our email gnomes!Email: [email protected] you stuck around this long, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Follow!🎙️ In This Episode:⏱️ Episode Chapters:📬 Connect With Us:

Welcome back to the mailbag that is all turned down for you!In Episode 236 of the This is True Really News Mailbag, we are diving headfirst into the week's weirdest headlines, worst translation fails, and completely chaotic pop culture tangents. From warning signs that prohibit "smoking barefoot pets" to a deeply concerning pastry display at a gas station, we’ve got it all.Plus, we welcome a new subscriber (and accidental superhero), debate our woeful ignorance of Pop Culture Jeopardy, and discuss why Sean Bean dies in literally everything. Stick around for illegal Australian cockroach farms, bizarre hitchhiking fish, and a deep dive into the cinematic universe of Fievel the Mouse.Grab your coffee (or your dog's BARF food) and hit play!0:00 - Intro: The "Sweet Baboo" Rhyme0:36 - New Subscriber or New Superhero? (Meet Jamie Leeman)1:35 - Female Reboots, Natalie Portman, & Pop Culture Jeopardy2:49 - Horrible Translations & "Smoking Barefoot Pets"4:33 - The Suggestive Gas Station Pastry Sign5:38 - The 11th Dimension & The 24/7 Toilet Time Paradox6:58 - Jehovah's Witnesses in Online Multiplayer Games?9:35 - Game of Thrones & Why Sean Bean Always Dies11:06 - Movie Tangents: Jupiter Ascending & Passengers13:40 - Strange News: 100k Illegal Cockroaches & Hitchhiking Fish15:02 - Mailbag Comments: BARF Dog Food & The WQPM Mouse17:35 - The Extended Fievel the Mouse Cinematic UniverseIf you laughed, smirked, chortled, or did a "hurr," make sure to hit that Like button and Subscribe for more delightfully bizarre news and tangents. Drop a comment below and let us know what you think the 11th dimension of public restrooms looks like!Tags: #ThisIsTrue #WeirdNews #FunnyPodcast #BadSigns #PopCultureJeopardy #PassengersMovie #PodcastComedy #Mailbag #Fievel⏱️ Episode Chapters🔔 Join the Conversation!

Is that late-night doner kebab really lamb? In Episode 1072 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the weirdest, wildest, and most questionable decisions made by people across the globe. From an ambitious "entrepreneur" handing out free samples of illegal substances on his business cards, to a Louisiana zoo that sounds more like a chaotic animal prison break, we're covering all the news that is true, really... as far as you know.Grab your garlic sauce and buckle up for a veritable petting zoo of weird news!0:00 - Intro: Don't open strange packages (unless they look good).0:41 - The Ultimate Hustle: A Calgary man's bold, terrible marketing strategy involving business cards and free cocaine.3:08 - The Worst Zoo in Louisiana: Escaping Nile crocodiles, rogue kangaroos, and why you should never pay $215 to swim with angry otters.7:05 - The Pig Pedicurist: Meet the French woman who sold her bar to trim the cloven hooves of pet pigs full-time.10:26 - The UK Doner Kebab Mystery: A DNA test reveals exactly what's spinning on that massive, sweaty rotisserie cone. (Spoiler: It's rarely pure lamb).14:46 - Outro: How to get in touch with the show.Here is a quick breakdown of the madness discussed in today's episode:Alex Lee's Casino Hustle: Why stapling 60 grams of contraband to your personal business cards is a fast track to jail, not entrepreneurial success.Barnhill Preserve Chaos: How a $10,000 student loan funded a private zoo where the enclosures were simply suggestions, leading to a Marabou stork fleeing all the way to Wisconsin.Pampered Pork: The booming, underserved niche market of spa treatments for the modern French house pig.The Elephant Leg: The horrifying paste, rusk, and meat-glue concoction that makes up the beloved post-pub UK doner kebab."If you work in a high-rise office, your printer might break... well, if you work at a zoo, an animal might escape." – The worst defense for a missing crocodile.If you enjoyed the banter, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below letting us know which story blew your mind the most.Send us an email: [email protected] for more: Don't miss out on the weirdest true news stories every week!🕒 Chapter Timestamps📰 Episode Highlights🎙️ Connect With Us!

Welcome to Episode 1071 of This is True, Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!All the news you're about to hear is true... really! (As far as we know). In this episode, Scot and Tony dive into a bizarre mix of unbelievable coincidences, airport absurdities, and animal-induced chaos. From a heartwarming twist of fate at a mall photo booth to a naked man testing his luck at TSA, the universe proves once again that it is terrible at following instructions.In this episode, we cover:A "glitch in the matrix" moment where adopted twins stumble upon their birth mother via a forgotten strip of mall photos.A 36-year-old man who decided to park his car on the sidewalk and casually stroll through the Fort Lauderdale Airport entirely naked.The booming (and terribly named) pet food trend: B.A.R.F. (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food).The rogue raccoon that successfully took down the power grid for 7,000 people in Toronto, plus Tony's own traumatic radio station rodent story.0:00 - Intro: Japanese Spider-Man & Basement Podcasting1:35 - A 1-in-a-Million Closed Adoption Coincidence5:30 - Florida Man Goes Naked at the Airport8:15 - The B.A.R.F. Diet: Questionable Pet Food Marketing12:43 - Dog Talk: Sweet Malamutes & Submissive Pups14:03 - The Raccoon That Broke Toronto's Power Grid15:52 - Flashback: Mouse vs. The AM Radio TransmitterIf you like this stuff, it puts you at the exact same level as Scot and Tony. Please Like, Subscribe, and Follow us—we deeply appreciate it (and it's great for the algorithm)!Got a question, comment, conundrum, or snark? We want to read your missives, tomes, and novellas.Drop a comment belowEmail the show: [email protected]

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?

Episode 1070: We’re celebrating a big round number—or maybe just our collective apathy—with a wild ride through the latest headlines.In this episode, Scott and Tony dive into:The Chambers Scandal: A federal judge is caught in an extramarital affair with a police commander right inside her Atlanta office. We break down the cover-up, the lying to superiors, and the "private reprimand" that kept it all under wraps.Debugging History: Was the term "computer bug" really born from a moth at Harvard? We separate the legend from the truth.The "Crack Dealer" Controversy: A Florida chiropractic clinic’s pun-filled sign led to a 23-year-old man taking a branch and some bricks to their property. His motive? He didn't get the joke.Y2K Beauty Fail: The ER visit that prompted a doctor to start asking: "Have you recently used any beauty products from the Bush administration?"Support the show:If you enjoy our brand of snark, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. We love hearing from you—leave a comment below (yes, even if you hate us, we'll take it).Send us your news/feedback:Have a story you want us to cover? Send it to: [email protected]#ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #TrueCrime #ComedyPodcast #FederalJudge #FloridaMan #TechHistory #Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1069 of This Is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! We’re diving into the bizarre, the unbelievable, and the downright hilarious—all of which is true (really!).In this episode:The World’s Fastest (and Worst) Surgeon: We look back at Robert Liston, the man who could amputate a leg in 28 seconds… with a 300% mortality rate. Was it just a myth, or a medical disaster?A "Creative" Hiding Spot: A trip to the local jail takes an unexpected turn when a suspect is found with a full bottle of Pinot Grigio stashed in the most unthinkable place.NASA’s "Cheeky" Mission: Why is NASA prioritizing a multi-year, multi-billion dollar mission to probe Uranus? We break down the science (and the middle school humor) behind the UOP.Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: A Canadian man finally wins his battle against a 2007 red-light ticket after a 19-year legal odyssey.Want to join the conversation?If you have a story, a question, or a novella-length rant, send it to us at [email protected]'t forget to:✅ Like this video✅ Subscribe to the channel✅ Hit the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BizarreNews #MedicalHistory #NASA #Uranus #JusticeServed #ComedyPodcast #TrueStories

From bizarre grocery store signs to the history of "Trial by Ordeal," we’re diving deep into the weirdest corners of the news! 🗞️ In this episode of the Mailbag, we explore:Why the "jawbone of an ass" is a surprisingly common theme in our conversations.The Squirrel Queen of Florida (and her organic walnut demands).Why "always open" doesn't actually mean "always open."And yes, we even attempt a rendition of the Mission Impossible theme.Are we a "stupid species"? Let’s discuss it. Join us for a chaotic, fun, and slightly unhinged ride through Mailbag Episode 234!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly absurdity.

Are you ready for the wildest true news of the week? Join Scott Combs and Tony Vercano for Episode 1068 of This is True Really News, where we prove once again that fact is absolutely stranger (and funnier) than fiction!In this episode, we travel from the beaches of Florida to the completely baffling streets of the UK, and even take a historical detour to the Isles of Scilly. You have been warned: apologies in advance for the world record attempt featured in this episode!Here is what we are covering today:Florida Man Strikes Again: Why a man drove his pickup truck straight into the ocean at New Smyrna Beach (Hint: "The truck don't surf").The Ultimate (and Most Painful) World Record: A 50-year-old martial arts expert pulls a two-ton, burning French police car 40 meters using a tow rope attached to... well, his "freed Willie." Yes, really. It was for charity!Meltdown at Epcot: A former "Officer of the Year" known for his de-escalation skills loses his cool at the happiest place on Earth.The Longest, Silliest War: Celebrating the anniversary of the end of a 335-year, completely bloodless war between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly.0:00 - Intro, Ronnie Tucker, & Apologies in Advance1:36 - Florida Man's Ocean-Going Pickup Truck4:09 - The Most Painful (and Fiery) Car Tow in History10:23 - An Epcot Security Meltdown14:38 - The 335-Year War with the Isles of ScillyGot a story, a picture, or just want to tell us what you think? We want to hear from you!Email us at: [email protected]'t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Follow This is True Really News so you never miss an episode. All the news you're about to hear is true... really! (As far as you know).⏱️ Episode Chapters:📬 Get in Touch!

Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In Episode 1067, we’re covering the absolute weirdest and most absurd stories the world has to offer this week. From a ChatGPT user who got flattery-bombed into applying for the papacy, to a 14-year-old Norwegian kid who just can't stop stealing public buses (and driving them flawlessly).Plus, we dive into the bizarre academic theory of "Petro-masculinity" and take a trip to Poland where "Hades Funeral Services" had a very public, very awkward mishap at a crosswalk. All the news you're about to hear is true. Really! (As far as we know).0:00 - Intro: The Batmobile GoFundMe & Nerd Transportation Solutions3:20 - The AI Pope: How ChatGPT Convinced a 53-Year-Old to Apply for the Vatican's Top Job8:41 - Norway's Serial Teenage Bus Thief: 3 Joyrides, Zero Consequences17:00 - "Petro-Masculinity": Academics Claim "Drill Baby Drill" is Subconsciously Erotic23:01 - Hades Funeral Services: A Literal Dead Drop in a Polish CrosswalkWe are currently snark-deprived! We want your stories, your questions, your conundrums, and your highly-detailed snark.Email the show: [email protected] a comment below to let us know your favorite story from today's episode!If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow. (And stay tuned for our totally real GoFundMe to get every nerd their very own 1966 Batmobile).Episode ChaptersJoin the ConversationSupport the Show

Welcome back to another episode of the Mailbag! This week, we are diving into some of the wildest animal survival stories and the absolute funniest sign fails the internet has to offer.Did a coyote really swim two miles to Alcatraz for love? Can you get a 70,000-mile tread warranty on a bottle of Crown Royal? And why is Kathy at the library so eager to tell you about her nine ferrets? We cover all of this, plus a heartwarming (and suspenseful) kitten rescue in Mississippi and some stellar listener mail.Episode Highlights:Miracle Meows: A storm chaser and the Cajun Navy rescue a kitten from the rubble of a Mississippi tornado.The Alcatraz Coyote: Investigating the true motives of a lone coyote who swam two miles in the freezing San Francisco Bay.Copywriting Disasters: What happens when whiskey ads and tire specs get smashed together.Medical Marinara: The new frontier of dipping sauces.Listener Mail: Patrick from Liverpool delivers a Knight Rider pun that brings us physical pain.Subscribe for more weird news, wild animal stories, and terrible puns!Chapter BreakdownTimestampSegment0:00Intro & The NSA is Listening0:31The Mississippi Tornado Kitten Rescue4:15Alcatraz Coyote: Swimming for Power or Love?9:52Sign Fails: Friendship Church & All-Weather Whiskey10:59Medical Marinara & Kathy's 9 Library Ferrets13:45Listener Mail: The Ultimate Knight Rider Pun