This is True, Really News

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

Is it history? Is it news? Is it just Scot and Tony losing track of the script? Yes.Welcome to Episode 1066 of True Really News. We’re celebrating the year 1066 the only way we know how: with stories about mead slushies, "Owlers" in the woods, and an accidental extra story because we apparently can’t count.In this episode:The Wolf of Daejeon: A South Korean man faces prison time after using AI to create a "wolf on the loose" hoax that shut down schools.The Spy in the City Council: A California official resigns after being outed as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government.The Slowest Getaway: An Amish couple goes to Walmart, only to have their horse and buggy stolen by a woman who didn't know what "equestrian" meant.The Ultimate "Oops": Two different police units raid the same house at the same time. The result? A masterclass in departmental dysfunction and a lot of bruised egos.Arkansas Ricin & The "Owlers": A man gets caught making poison to keep "ghillie-suit-wearing" snoopers out of his woods.Plus: A tribute to Max Baer Jr. (Jethro Bodine) and a deep dive into why you should never drop your drink into a bucket of enchanted hail.Join the Conversation:Did we get our history right? (Probably not). Have a "nugget of a tidbit" for us?📧 Email us: [email protected] the Show:👍 Like this video if you’ve ever been in a "one-horsepower" chase.🔔 Subscribe for more interesting historical tidbits (I guess).💬 Leave a comment—we read 'em right where you find 'em!#TrueReallyNews #Podcast #AIHoax #Amish #PoliceFails #HistoryHumor #1066 #OddNews #NewsSatire #BeverlyHillbillies

Hold onto your hats (and your memories), because Episode 1065 of This is True Really News is a wild ride from the bathroom to the treetops. Scott Combs and Tony Berkanis dive into the headlines that prove reality is stranger than fiction.In this episode:The 10-Year Flush: A woman in Hong Kong strained so hard during a bout of constipation that she triggered Transient Global Amnesia, wiping out a decade of memories for eight hours. Yes, your butt is officially wired to your brain.The Toilet Terrorist: A Canadian snowmobile club is locked in an $80,000 battle with a vandal who refuses to let their outhouses stand. From arson to gunfire, this is one "sticky wicket" of a situation.Long Live the Squirrel Queen: A Florida woman in a full-body squirrel suit takes a stand in an oak tree, pelting officers with acorns and demanding "tribute" in the form of organic walnuts.The Vomit Fee: A Spanish sushi buffet is tired of the "Roman style" dining habits of its patrons and has implemented a surcharge for those who eat past their limits.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: Jim Dandy to the Rescue1:14 - The Memory-Wiping Bowel Movement6:09 - The $80k Outhouse War in Canada9:42 - Florida’s Sovereign Squirrel Queen12:48 - The Sushi Buffet "Vomit Fee"16:15 - How to contact the showJoin the "Smart Snarks" Club!Have a comment, a question, or a "tome-sized" novella for us?📩 Email us: [email protected] the Show:If you enjoyed the episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow. It helps us keep the "Truly News" coming!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #StrangeNews #FloridaWoman #MedicalMysteries #Podcast #SmartSnarks #TITRN

Hold onto your mouthguards—Episode 232 of the True Really News Mailbag is officially off the rails! This week, we dive into the strange, the accidental, and the downright painful stories that prove reality is weirder than fiction.The Kitchen Gadget Name Fail: We introduce you to the "Coochi Mix" by FireX. It’s a high-tech industrial cooker, but the branding... might need a second look.The "High Skull" Trend: Why young people are undergoing extreme procedures to change the shape of their foreheads.The Ghost of Knight Rider: How did a replica KITT car sitting in an Illinois museum receive a speeding ticket from Brooklyn, New York? We investigate the mystery of the "NIGHT" license plate.Instant Karma for a Walmart Thief: A story of a man who brought a knife to a Marine-guarded Toys for Tots event. Spoiler: The curb was very "slippery" that day.The Bagel Conspiracy: Drew’s ongoing battle with the world's most dangerous breakfast bread.About This Is True Really News:Hosted by a pair of skeptical yet amused observers, we bring you the most bizarre, ironic, and "too weird to be fake" news stories from around the globe.0:00 - Launching into the Mailbag0:43 - The "Clean Cock" Job Posting & The Coochi Mix2:50 - China’s Bizarre "High Skull" Beauty Trend4:55 - Knight Rider’s Impossible Speeding Ticket11:01 - The Bagel Conspiracy & Crocs full of shoes14:07 - When you try to stab a Marine at Walmart17:32 - Wrapping up with the "bestest" grammarSubscribe for your weekly dose of reality checks!Check out our Shorts for quick hits of the weirdest headlines.Leave a comment: Have you ever seen a KITT replica in the wild? Or a bagel-related injury? Let us know!#TrueReallyNews #KnightRider #BizarreNews #Mailbag #InstantKarma #CoochiMix #HighSkullTrendIn This Episode:Timestamps:Connect with Us:

In Episode 1064 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into a world where home improvement leads to armored warfare and crocodiles have better shoe collections than most humans.Bungled in Basingstoke: Why Paul Gibbons parked a decommissioned gun tank outside a kitchen showroom to get his refund.The Komatipoort Crocodile: A massive 15-foot predator in South Africa is caught with a missing hotelier’s ring and six pairs of shoes inside. Is it a serial man-eater?The Ultimate Costco Return: Jackie Wynn used a couch for two and a half years and then returned it for a full refund because she "didn't like the color anymore."Medical Horror: A terrifying look at necrotizing fasciitis—the flesh-eating bacteria that moves at an inch per hour.Have a wild story for Scot and Tony?📩 Email us: [email protected] the Conversation:If you’ve ever wanted to park a tank on your neighbor's lawn (or your contractor's), let us know in the comments!Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Follow This is True!#TrueNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #TITR #BizarreNews #Tank #Crocodile #CostcoReturns #StrangeButTrueInside This Episode:

Can 22 monks carry 242 pounds of high-potency "Kush" through customs? 🧘‍♂️🌿In Episode 1063 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into a shocking breach of monastic vows in Sri Lanka, where a group of young student monks were caught with a record-breaking haul of narcotics hidden in false-bottom suitcases.But the absurdity doesn't stop there. We’re also tracking a cold-case mystery: The 12-foot, 500-pound stuffed polar bear heist from Edmonton. How do you walk away with a massive taxidermy bear in the middle of a Canadian winter without anyone noticing?Also in this episode:The 6-Year-Old Identity: The controversial story of Stephanie Walsh and age regression as a survival mechanism.Science or Scam? Why researchers claim your "nose-picking" habit might be linked to Alzheimer’s and the role of beta-amyloid.Nasal Hygiene 101: Why blowing your nose is the new "enlightenment."Join the conversation!Have you seen a 12-foot polar bear in the Edmonton area? Got a question, comment, or a bit of snark? Drop a comment below or email us at [email protected] the show:✅ Like this video if you enjoy the truth (as far as you know).✅ Subscribe for more archives of human folly.✅ Follow us for updates on new episodes!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITR #TrueCrime #OddNews #Podcast #SriLanka #Edmonton #ScientificStudies #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

Welcome to the Superhighway of Insanity, where the reality is weirder than the fiction we haven't written yet. In today’s transmission, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez navigate the jagged edges of Sunday brunch and the pneumatic tubes of financial regret.In this episode of This Is True Really News:🇬🇧 The Running Fridge of Stevanage: Meet Daniel Fairbrother and his cooling companion, Tallulah. He’s training for the London Marathon with an appliance on his back, proving that the line between "charity athlete" and "appliance thief" is thinner than a copper wire.🏦 The Ultimate Drive-Thru Tip: In Woodsfield, Ohio, Jason G. Smith attempted to deposit a baggie of crystal meth into a bank's pneumatic tube. The teller was unimpressed. The K-9 was very impressed.🕺 The Forbidden Bathroom Button: In Kentucky, the Hop Shops have installed a "Do Not Push" button in their restrooms. Pressing it results in a full-sensory disco experience. It’s the only place in America where your business comes with a side of Righteous Brothers.🥑 The Avocado Hand Epidemic: We explore the triage shorthand of New York’s ERs. Are you an "Avocado" or a "Bagel"? Learn why 50,000 Americans have lost the war against pits and seeds, and why you should probably just use a Tonka truck to prepare your brunch."All the news you’re about to hear is true. Really? As far as you know."Subscribe & Bell: Click it or the fridge gets it.Email Us: Take us to task or send us your "bagel hand" scars at [email protected]:00 Woodsfield, Ohio (The Hook)1:06 Stevanage or Stevanagi?2:18 Tallulah the Marathon Fridge3:49 The Pneumatic Meth Deposit6:50 The Disco Bathrooms of Kentucky10:10 Avocado Hand vs. Bagel Plate14:50 The Tonka Truck Extraction Method#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #SurrealNews #AvocadoHand #WoodsfieldOhio #StrangeNews #ComedyPodcast #TrueReallyNews

"They told me to bring the account holder... so I did."Welcome to Episode 1061 of This Is True, Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. Today, we’re exploring the outer limits of human logic (or the lack thereof). From literal graveyard shifts to the most confusing speed signs in the Midwest, we’ve got the news you won't believe is actually true.0:00 - We Aren't an Interview Show: Why we’re "stupid on purpose" and how we ended up here.2:28 - The Literal Bank Run: A man in India exhumes his sister’s remains and brings them to the bank after being told he couldn't withdraw funds without her being present.6:28 - Wisconsin's Math Problem: A recycling facility in Appleton posts a speed limit of 17.3 MPH. Is it genius psychology or just an invitation for a ticket?12:13 - Climate Change Thirst Traps: Filmmaker Adam McKay’s "provocative" new strategy for environmental education involving adult performers and "The Sun is Daddy."18:01 - Toronto's Kitchen Bedroom: Real estate is so bad in Canada that landlords are now renting out beds wedged between kitchen counters and "privacy columns."Have a question, a comment, or some Grade-A snark?Leave a comment below (Keep it short!)Email us for the long stuff: [email protected], Subscribe, and Ring the Bell! (But maybe not if the kids are sleeping—we don't want to wake them up).#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #OddNews #FunnyNews #Podcast #CurrentEvents #SocialCommentary #Appleton #IndiaNews🕒 In This Episode:📩 Get Involved:

A 72-year-old Canadian woman with a shovel defeats a naked intruder in freezing Vancouver, Japan launches a futuristic human washing machine that claims to "wash your soul," and a Kansas town pays $3 million after raiding their own newspaper over public records journalism. Plus, French tennis star Caroline Garcia turns down a $270K sponsorship.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's most bizarre true news stories with humor and commentary you won't find anywhere else. From overzealous police raids to soul-cleansing spa pods, this episode has it all.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1All the news you're about to hear is true. Really? As far as you know.Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more wild but true news stories every week. Got a crazy news tip? Send it to [email protected]#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BizarreNews #TrueStories #WeirdNews #NewsCommentary #VancouerNews #JapanTech #FirstAmendment #PressFreedome #FunnyNews #Podcast #RealNews

This Is True Really News Best Of Episode 219 features unforgettable stories including a Jacksonville man who thought testing a bulletproof vest by having someone shoot him was a good idea (spoiler: it wasn't), Idaho's Lieutenant Governor attempting a mini-coup while the Governor was away for just one day, and the incredible tale of a man caught smuggling nearly a kilogram of gold paste in the most uncomfortable way imaginable at an Indian airport.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the most bizarre, unbelievable, but completely true news stories that make you question everything. From terrible decisions involving firearms and body armor to political power grabs and creative smuggling techniques, this episode has it all.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1All the news you're about to hear is true. Really? As far as you know!Subscribe for more true, bizarre, and hilarious news stories every week. Don't make the FBI investigate you for not sharing with your friends and family!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BestOf #TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreNews #FunnyNews #TrueCrime #GoldSmuggling #BulletproofVest #IdahoPolitics #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Podcast #NewsComedy #RealStories #UnbelievableNews

This Is True Really News Best Of Episode 041 features the most outrageous real news stories you won't believe actually happened! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you a wild lobster heist in Massachusetts worth $10,000, San Diego's smart street light surveillance controversy that backfired spectacularly, a historic 17-pound lobster turned into a violin, and a California kayaker who got flipped by a feeding humpback whale and ended up with fish in her shirt.All the news you're about to hear is true... as far as you know! This comedy news podcast takes real headlines and adds witty commentary that will have you laughing while staying informed about the strangest true stories from around the country.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1From lobster chases to surveillance mishaps to whale encounters, this Best Of compilation showcases the bizarre reality of local news stories. Perfect for fans of true crime comedy, weird news, and comedic news commentary.Send your own strange news stories to: [email protected]#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BestOf #WeirdNews #TrueStories #ComedyPodcast #LobsterHeist #SmartStreetLights #NewsCommentary #FunnyNews #RealNews #PodcastHighlights #StrangeButTrue #Massachusetts #SanDiego #WhaleEncounter

Welcome to the "slippery, slimy insides" of the True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 230, the guys dive into the absurdity of modern life—from marketing honesty (or lack thereof) to the state of our "stupid species" as evidenced by the warning signs we require to survive.In this episode:The "Honest" Orange: Why is marketing trying to sell us fruit that is "not the best, but still good"?Warning: Common Sense Required: A deep dive into the world’s most obvious signs, including "Open box before eating pizza" and the ever-important "Do not feed fingers to animals."Decades of Memories: Reflections on 50th high school reunions, visiting childhood homes in Edina, and the sudden realization that we’ve been "washed out" for decades.The Hidden Gems of the National Park System: Everyone knows Yellowstone, but what about the Gates of the Arctic or Isle Royale? We look at the 61 protected parks and the ones that receive fewer visitors in a year than Yellowstone gets in a single afternoon.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: The slippery insides of the mailbag0:42 - Marketing fails: Oranges that are "still okay"1:47 - The 4 best (and most obvious) signs ever written3:06 - Looking "washed out" in post-production3:30 - The 50th Reunion: Memories that are decades old7:42 - National Parks: Celebrating 103 years of the NPS9:30 - The least visited National Parks in America15:23 - How much land do we actually need to preserve?About True Really News:Bringing you the strange, the humorous, and the "true-ish" news from around the world. Whether it's odd signs or Alaskan wilderness, we've got you covered.Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for your weekly dose of Mailbag!#TrueReallyNews #Mailbag #NationalParks #FunnySigns #CommonSense #Podcast #LifeReflections #TravelAmerica

Can you spot a bear in a human suit? Insurance adjusters in Lake Arrowhead sure can. In Episode 1060, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the "bear-y" ridiculous case of four guys who thought a $500 bear costume and some hand-held claws were enough to fool insurance companies into a $141,000 payout. Spoiler: Biologists can tell the difference between a grizzly and a guy in a furry jacket.Also in this episode:The "Prank" Gone Wrong: Three women in New Zealand find out the hard way that using sex toys on an unconscious friend isn't a "drunken antic"—it's a crime.Skyscraper Tagging: Why graffiti artists are traveling from out of state to "tag" 25 stories of an abandoned L.A. skyscraper.Ivy League Reckoning: Yale University finally admits what we’ve known for years—grade inflation is out of control and the "Ivy League" brand is starting to look like a luxury receipt rather than a warranty of quality."If you like stuff you don't like, please like, subscribe, and follow This is True Really NewsEpisode Timestamps0:00 – "Stuff you don't like": The fine art of being confused by your own intro.1:01 – The 140K Bear Suit Scam: A Rolls Royce, two Benzes, and a very suspicious "biologist" report.6:05 – The Verdict: Why California let the "bears" off easy.8:04 – The New Zealand "Prank": An appalling breach of trust and a $1,500 fine.13:08 – Tag Tourism: Why graffiti artists are flocking to an abandoned LA skyscraper.15:40 – The Ivy League Reckoning: Yale admits the "A-Grade" culture has eroded public trust.18:41 – The Echo Chamber: Why 36-to-1 faculty ratios are killing open inquiry.20:48 – The Bottom Line: Is a university degree now just a "luxury purchase receipt"?🎙️ Join the ConversationHave a story we missed or something "true, really" to share?📧 Email us: [email protected]#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #InsuranceFraud #Yale #TrueCrimeSatire #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #BearSuitScam #IvyLeague #Podcast

A 400-year-old shark washes up in Ireland, a "magic" crime wave causes chaos in Tanzania, and a Colorado couple takes "living with a roommate" to a dark new level. Welcome to Episode 1059 of This is True Really News.About This Episode:Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the world’s strangest headlines. We start with a rare Greenland shark—an animal that doesn't even hit maturity until 150—and brainstorm the perfect taxidermy diorama. Then, we look at a terrifyingly superstitious crime wave in Tanzania that has the government issuing official warnings. Finally, we head to Colorado for a story about a "threesome" that stayed together way too long after one member passed away.In this episode:0:00 – Tony’s apology and the King James "rhythm."3:11 – The 150-year-old "Teenage" Shark in Sligo, Ireland.8:09 – The bizarre (and dangerous) "Magic Theft" epidemic in Tanzania.12:10 – Voting on the best Shark Diorama (The Aristocrat vs. The Intern).15:41 – The Colorado "Threesome" who lived with a corpse for 18 months.23:23 – Why humans might just be a "stupid species."weird news true stories Greenland shark Ireland shark find Tanzania news Colorado crime This Is True Really News podcast strange history bizarre headlines ancient animals

A laser-powered mailbag for a high-octane week! In Episode 229 of the This is True Really News Mailbag, we’re fixing audio gremlins and checking in on the mend. From the "Lollipop Guild" microphone mishaps to Ann’s high-tech laser surgery for a "baby" kidney stone (that was actually a boulder), the recovery room is crowded this week.We also dive into the Flathead Beacon Police Blotter, featuring:The "first amendment advocate" promising to be sober for a protest.A blind man accused of "checking people out."A driver attempting hand signals in the pitch black of midnight.Plus: A graffiti tagger takes a tumble in Washington, and a New Jersey transit bus proves that potholes can literally be "fire."In this episode:0:00 - The "Munchkin" mic fix1:10 - Ann’s kidney stone & recovery3:25 - Robin’s knee surgery progress4:45 - The Batman wallet we all need5:50 - Shoutout to Nick Freitas7:30 - Facebook Check-ins8:45 - The wildest Police Blotter entries12:00 - Tagger vs. Overpass13:10 - New Jersey potholes are dangerousSubscribe for your weekly dose of the weird, the true, and the really news!#ThisIsTrue #NewsMailbag #PoliceBlotter #Podcast #Humor #NewJerseyPotholes #BatmanWallet

Tonight on This Is True Really News, Scot and Tony investigate the extremely bizarre resurgence of families bringing their deceased relative's bodies into insurance offices in South Africa to prove death. #TiTR #Satire #BizarreNews[The Scoop]Forget standard paperwork; families in South Africa are now resorting to bringing their dead relatives (sometimes in a blue body bag) physically into Kapitek and Old Mutual branches to settle delayed funeral claims. We analyze two separate, disturbing cases that redefine "extreme protest" in the modern financial sector.Meanwhile, an Australian man’s drive-thru "Super Pitbull" enhancement incident at a Hungry Jack's (the local burger joint) backfires when a towel fails to conceal the... painful side effects. And finally, a 71-year-old Florida woman attempts to smother her husband of 52 years over a postcard from a woman he dated 60 years ago. (Of course, it's Florida.)[Chapter Markers]0:00 - Introduction: Bizarre News Waldo (Two for One)1:08 - Pitbull Super & The Hungry Jack's Drive-Thru Incident2:54 - "Honestly, Didn't Think The Workers Would See Me"4:56 - The First Caper (Kapitek Bank): Bringing Grandma In (in a blue plastic sheet)7:03 - Kissing decourm goodbye.7:16 - The Administrative Hurdle: An unclear funeral parlor stamp.9:34 - Smothered by a Pillow: Florida Husband Attacked Over a 60-Year-Old Postcard11:24 - Outrage and Viral Storm: The Second "Body in the Insurance Office" Case (Old Mutual, 2019)13:11 - Staff and Customers Stunned: Settling the Claim within 48 hours (with "Physical Proof").14:19 - Engaging with the Family (and the checkbook).[Connect & Support]Join the high-fidelity news for low-fidelity life community. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to push all the buttons.Leave a "well-thought-out snark" in the comments for a chance to be featured on the show!Email your missives, tomes, conundrums, or snarks to: [email protected]#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #SatirePodcast #FloridaWoman #BizarreNews #ExtremeProtest #BodyInBank #TrueReallyNews #Podcast

Scot and Tony dive into a world where a $100 ticket gets you a Picasso, a student newspaper bans jokes, and your morning "contribution" could be worth $1,200 a month. #TiTR #Satire #BizarreNewsIs satire dead on campus? We look at the University of North Carolina’s attempt to investigate an April Fool’s joke. Plus, a Parisian man hits the jackpot with a million-dollar raffle, and we discover why "healthy feces" is the hottest new medical commodity. Finally, a TikTok psychic learns that tarot cards aren't a legal defense against a $10M defamation suit.0:00 - Intro: Low Jinx & Mid Jinx1:40 - The 72-Second Sports Question Problem3:12 - Satire Under Fire: The UNC Daily Tar Heel Controversy5:45 - The "Internet Fact": French-Origin Chinese?8:38 - Winning a Picasso for $117: The Christie's Raffle11:05 - Meat Raffles vs. Picasso Raffles12:31 - The $1,209 Poop Side Hustle (Fecal Microbiota Transplantation)14:20 - Auditioning for Harvard’s... Samples?16:46 - Warning: Don't Let Your Doctor Unbuckle17:19 - The $10M TikTok Psychic: Tarot vs. The Idaho MurdersLike, subscribe, and hit the bell to push all the buttons.Leave a "well-thought-out snark" in the comments for a chance to be featured on the show!Email your missives, tomes, or first-draft novels to: [email protected]#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #SatirePodcast #UNCSatire #PicassoRaffle #MedicalOddities #TikTokPsychic #BizarreNews #TrueReallyNews

"Touching Ladies for Christ," The Fictional "Jessica" Kid-Hack, and WKRP Lore | This is True Really News Mailbag Ep 228Welcome back to the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 228, we dive into some of the wildest stories pouring in from our audience, from proofreading fails to viral parenting strategies that sound like a psychological experiment for toddlers.In this episode, we're talking about:Church Signs Gone Wrong: We analyze a legendary church sign advertising "Touching Ladies for Christ." We’re pretty sure that one needed a second set of eyes (and yes, we even talk about the "frazzled zebra" on the bulletin board).The Return of WKRP: The actual radio call sign WKRP has finally come home to Cincinnati! We revisit the iconic sitcom, uncover the true story behind the infamous "Turkey Drop," and explain why frozen turkeys are a lot more dangerous than live ones (seriously, the damage was insane).The Fictional "Jessica" Hack: exhausted parents on TikTok have found an unconventional ally to end toddler tantrums—yelling at a non-existent woman named "Jessica" in the next room. Experts explain why this "pattern interrupt" works... and why it's probably only a temporary fix.Headlines of the Week: Plus, quick takes on Ichiro’s broken-bat statue mishap, Albert the 12-foot alligator, and the incredible story of a fan who recorded 10,000 concerts starting in 1984.Join the Conversation: Is the "Jessica" hack genius parenting or just a temporary glitch in the toddler matrix? And what’s your favorite "This is True" moment of the week? Let us know in the comments!Subscribe to "This is True Really News" for more bizarre news and mailbag dives: [Link]Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content and early access: [Link]#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WKRP #ParentingHacks #TikTokTrends #ChurchFails #StrangeNews #PodcastMailbag

Welcome back to This Is True Really News (Episode 1056)! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to prove that reality is stranger than fiction—especially when you’re in Florida or a poorly guarded museum.In this episode:The "Lucky" Laceration: A Fort Walton Beach man discovers the hard way that a spring-loaded stiletto and a novelty "fake plastic turd" don't mix in the same pocket. We break down the "pocket physics" that led to a very awkward emergency room visit.The Vegetable Peeler Rampage: A Florida woman (because of course) takes on a display of Red Bulls and several staff members while wearing nothing but a vegetable peeler.The Randy Cassingham Connection: Scot and Tony reminisce about the early days of Net Radio and a certain "Cease and Desist" letter from the man behind This Is True.The $50 Million Blunder: We dive into the disappearance of Van Gogh's Poppy Flowers. How did thieves bypass 43 cameras and use a museum couch as a ladder? Simple: the ministry spent the security budget on new drapes instead.The Basement Trophy: A German handball team "loses" their championship silver plate, only to find it six feet away in the basement months later.Highlights:Why you should never drink tofu through a straw.Why Ivy League grads might need to Google "Stiletto" (the knife, not the shoe).The legend of the "Tofu-Sucking Moron."43 cameras, 7 working ones, and a very embarrassed Culture Minister.Support the show!If you enjoyed the hijinks, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell! 📧 Send your longer missives to: [email protected]#ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #FloridaMan #VanGogh #ArtHeist #TofuMonster #NetRadio

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore the thin line between legitimate business and absolute insanity in Episode 1055.In this episode:The Great Kit Kat Caper: A 12-ton shipment of F1-themed Kit Kats goes missing in Italy. Nestle has actually launched a "Stolen Kit Kat Tracker."The Coffin Escape Room: Would you pay to be locked in a casket for 30 minutes? We discuss Barcelona’s "Catalepsy" experience.The Jerome Tofu Monster: A truck crash in Missouri left 20 tons of tofu rotting in a ravine, creating a "brick wall of stench" for locals.Tokyo’s Pig Cafes: Is hugging a micro-pig a "gym for the mind" or just plain weird?Connect with us:Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell! Have a "novel-esque" comment or a top-tier snark?📧 Email us: [email protected]#KitKatHeist #TofuMonster #WeirdNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #NetRadio

Welcome back to the This is True Really News Mailbag (Episode 227)! We’re diving into the deep end of the "You've Got To Be Kidding Me" pool today with stories ranging from medical mysteries to the decline of the Ivy League.In this episode:The 26 Hair Tie Miracle: A "no-kill" rescue shelter saves Midnight the cat after a shocking discovery during surgery. It turns out "intestinal blockage" is just code for "hair accessory buffet."The Protein-ini? Buffalo Wild Wings celebrated National Espresso Martini Day with a drink that involves dry rub, protein, and a whole lot of confusion. Is it a cocktail or a chicken wing?Harvard’s Grading "Crisis": With nearly 80% of students receiving A's, Harvard is finally trying to bring back the bell curve. We discuss "compression at the top" and why a Harvard GPA has become mathematically meaningless.Mailbag & Comments: We check in with Lisa, Riley, and Janine to talk about London's $150 "coffee pollutant" fines, the great tax exodus, and why England might be jumping off the metaphorical Golden Gate Bridge.Topics covered:Pet safety and hair tiesNational Espresso Martini Day (The B-Dubs version)Harvard grade inflation and the new 20% capDUI laws in Minnesota vs. North DakotaThe state of the UK and the "What Wipe" Starmer eraSupport the show!If you enjoyed the banter, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment below. Does your cat eat weird things, or did you get an "Easy A" in college? Let us know!#ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #Harvard #GradeInflation #PetSafety #Mailbag #EspressoMartini #CommonSense

Welcome to This is True Really News, where veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the headlines that prove reality is weirder than fiction. In Episode 1054, we span the globe from a politically awkward election in France to a high-velocity robot uprising in California.The Most Awkward Election in History: In the French town of Arcis-sur-Aube, voters face a choice between the incumbent, Charles Hitler, and a far-right challenger named Zelensky. We discuss why "Hitler" (spelled with two T's) decided changing his name was just too expensive.The Cupertino Robot Revolution: Diners at a Haidilao Hot Pot restaurant got a front-row seat to a "Terminator-style" melee when a service robot’s "celebration mode" went rogue. Watch as staff try to wrestle a bucking bronco made of steel and orange aprons.The Plumber and the Pig Vampire: A UK plumber digging under a 200-year-old bathroom floor uncovered a stash of bones that turned out to be... a protective pig? We explore the ancient tradition of burying livestock to ward off bad spirits.The World Cup of Cognitive Gymnastics: We head to Havana, Cuba, to check in on the "Useless Idiots"—Western tourists and academics who marvel at the "purity" of a system that can’t find a carton of eggs. Scot breaks down the "Embargo Vault" and the "Literacy Balance Beam."If you enjoy our unique blend of nearly 100 years of broadcasting experience and total skepticism, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow This is True Really News!Leave a Comment: Admonish us for something new! We’ve already done the Pope.Email Us: Send your longer rants, questions, or snarks to [email protected] the Show: Because if you don't, we'll find a whetstone and that stainless steel sword from Home Depot.About the Show:"This is True Really News" is a satirical look at the world’s most bizarre headlines. Hosted by Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes, we provide the news that is true... really... as far as you know.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITRN #Ep1054 #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #RobotFail #StrangeNews #PoliticalHumor #Cuba #History #Podcast #MinnesotaHumor