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This is True, Really News


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    AI Keir Starmer Cancels Christmas! Royal Goats & Mustard Revenge | TITRN Mailbag EP 203

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 18:30


    AI Keir Starmer announces the end of Christmas in Britain, King Charles bestows royal honor on golden goats, and someone's toilet mustard prank goes nuclear. This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 203 with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes delivers the absurd, the bizarre, and the downright weird from listener submissions.Highlights include Patrick from Liverpool's AI Keir Starmer Christmas cancellation deepfake, King Charles III naming the Royal Golden Guernsey goat breed during a Channel Islands visit, an epic men's room revenge note over mustard packet sabotage, robot taxi ticket confusion in San Francisco, the doomsday prediction scoreboard hitting 242 failed predictions with zero successes, and pale-a-gator fried chicken business ideas.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the week's weirdest real news stories with commentary that's somehow stranger than the headlines themselves.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #WeirdNews #KeirStarmer #AIDeepfake #RoyalGoats #KingCharles #SanFrancisco #RobotTaxi #DoomsdayPredictions #RealNews #Comedy #NewsCommentary #TITRN #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

    Otter Smuggler's Awkward Airport Bulge & Wrong Number Miracle | This Is True Really News EP 1006

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 13:28


    A Taiwanese man gets caught smuggling otters and a prairie dog in his pants at Bangkok airport, while a homeless hero tackles a shoplifter and gets rewarded. Plus: bald drug dealers expose their barbershop front, and the astronomical odds of calling the wrong number at exactly the right moment.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you bizarre real news stories that sound too strange to be true - but really are! From wildlife smuggling fails to funeral mix-ups involving identical names and birthdays, this episode proves reality is stranger than fiction.Featured Stories:Airport security discovers unusual "bulge" containing live animalsStore employee watches homeless man become unexpected heroItalian police crack drug ring thanks to suspiciously bald customersFriend calls wrong number, reaches right person at impossible timingFuneral flower order creates panic over sister with identical nameGet your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BizarreNews #TrueStories #WeirdNews #AnimalSmuggling #RealNews #ComedyPodcast #StrangeButTrue #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Episode1006 #FunnyNews #UnbelievableStories

    Doomsday Scoreboard: 242 Failed Predictions & Zero Successes! | This Is True Really News EP 1005

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 19:27


    This Is True Really News Episode 1005 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes delivers hilarious commentary on humanity's terrible track record predicting the apocalypse. We explore the Doomsday Scoreboard showing 242 failed doomsday predictions and zero successful ones, including recent claims about the 2025 rapture and climate catastrophe forecasts for 2026.Also in this episode: Gatorland Orlando welcomes a rare leucistic white alligator with bright blue eyes (not albino!), customer service nightmares that'll make you question humanity, and scientists creating tiny VR headsets for laboratory mice to experience "freedom" they'll never have. Because nothing says cutting-edge research like mouse goggles.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the absurdity of apocalyptic predictions through history, insurance logic failures, and questionable scientific priorities. From Joshua's revised rapture dates to Guy McPherson's climate doomsday scenarios, we cover the most entertaining failed predictions.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Contact: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #DoomsdayPredictions #FailedApocalypse #Comedy #NewsCommentary #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Gatorland #WhiteAlligator #ScientificResearch #VRMice #ApocalypseFails #EndOfTheWorld #Podcast #Episode1005

    Coffee Girl & Tatt Neck: Police Stories & America's Best Bathroom | This Is True Mailbag EP 202

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 25:26


    Police encounter stories, heartwarming random connections, and Minnesota wins America's Best Restroom award! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes share listener tales including a coffee shop kindness that led to a speeding ticket reprieve, an accidental meeting with neuroscientist Oliver Sacks during a thunderstorm, and Travis Kelce's hilarious VIP tent mix-up at a Taylor Swift concert.This week's mailbag covers quirky news from naked bike protests in Portland to Cyprus's cat overpopulation problem. Plus, discover which public restroom in Bearhead Lake State Park, Ely, Minnesota took home the top prize in the 2025 Cintas Best Restroom competition.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Hosts: Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes#ThisIsTrue #Mailbag #FunnyNews #PodcastHighlights #TrueCrimeStories #WeirdNews #Minnesota #PublicRestrooms #OliverSacks #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #PoliceStories #RandomActs #NewsCommentary #Comedy

    Frogging Nightmare: Woman Lives in Grandma's Attic! | This Is True Really News EP 1004

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 18:07


    A 73-year-old grandmother discovers someone secretly living in her attic after noticing missing food and a hot kettle when she returns home. Plus, a stolen dinosaur mascot gets returned with an apology note, tourists capsize a gondola in Venice taking selfies, and a Florida firefighter dumps 75 fake used tampons on her ex's lawn.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you bizarre true stories including the creepy trend of "frogging" - people secretly living in other people's homes. From celebrity homes to an elderly woman working long hours at a supermarket, these spine-tingling home invasion stories will make you check your attic tonight.Also featuring: Sinclair gas station dinosaur theft, gondola disasters in Venice, and one of the weirdest revenge stories you'll ever hear involving a firefighter, her mom, and a craft project gone wrong.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Frogging #WeirdNews #TrueStories #BizarreNews #HomeIntruder #FloridaMan #PodcastHighlights #FunnyNews #StrangeButTrue

    This Is True Really News EP 1003a: Taylor Swift Drama, Naked Bike Protests & Robot Taxi Tickets!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 14:55


    Taylor Swift's latest album breaks records while critics find controversy in every lyric, Portland plans an emergency naked bike ride to protest National Guard deployment, and California police discover their ticket books don't have a box for "robot driver" when they pull over a driverless Waymo taxi. Plus: Water buffalo beauty pageants in Thailand!Join hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for episode 1003 of This Is True Really News, where we cover the week's most bizarre, hilarious, and head-scratching real news stories. From Swift's 2.7 million album sales and absurd woke criticism to water buffalo racing festivals and the challenges of ticketing autonomous vehicles, this episode delivers the perfect blend of entertainment and actual news.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly episodes of the news you won't believe is true... but really is!Email your questions, comments, conundrums, or snark to: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TaylorSwift #WaymoTaxi #PortlandProtest #BizarreNews #TrueNews #Podcast #Comedy #NewsCommentary #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #RealNews #FunnyNews #WeirdNews #Episode1003

    Hair Museums & Button Kings: This Is True Really News Mailbag EP 201 | Weird News Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 26:25


    This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 201 brings you the strangest news stories you won't believe! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore bizarre museums, eccentric collections, and wild listener comments.In this mailbag episode: A century-old Hair Museum in Independence, Missouri filled with wreaths made from human hair closes its doors after 30 years. The Button King's incredible story of a South Carolina man who covered everything in buttons - including a Chevette, a hearse, and even wore a 16,333-button suit on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Plus, a $90 million Chicago police misconduct settlement and hilarious listener feedback from the epic 1000th episode celebration.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver weird news, strange stories, and commentary on the oddest human behavior from around the country. From hair art collections to insomnia-driven button obsessions, this mailbag 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=1Listen to more episodes and support the show at NetRadio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #StrangeStories #Podcast #Mailbag #HairMuseum #ButtonKing #JohnnyCarson #BizarreCollections #OddNews #TrueStories #Comedy #NewsCommentary #TITR

    Lotion Squirter, World's Tallest Hat & Dumbest Book Heist Ever! | This Is True Really News #1002

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 17:45


    Episode 1002 of This Is True Really News brings you the most bizarre real news stories! A Miami man gets caught squirting lotion on strangers with syringes, a guy builds a 17-foot tall hat to break a world record, and four college students pull off possibly the worst library heist in history at Transylvania University.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver hilarious commentary on these unbelievable but true stories, plus medical transcription bloopers that will have you in stitches. From circus-sized diagnoses to bleeding that traveled to Los Angeles, these real doctor's notes are comedy gold.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to never miss an episode of the funniest true news commentary on the internet!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TrueNews #FunnyNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #ComedyPodcast #NewsCommentary #MiamiNews #GuinnessWorldRecord #TransylvaniaUniversity #BookHeist #MedicalHumor #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Episode1002

    Woman Divorces Herself After Self-Marriage! | This Is True Really News EP 1001 with Scot & Tony

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 16:01


    Woman divorces herself after marrying herself in bizarre sologamy ceremony! Plus: Homeowners find skeleton prank in bathroom wall, ranch dressing chugging champion downs 24oz in 10 seconds, and researchers analyze sewage for drug residue. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the weirdest true news stories you won't believe are real.In this milestone 1001st episode of This Is True Really News, we cover:UK model's self-marriage ends in self-divorce after couples therapy with herselfCanadian couple discovers perfectly dressed skeleton with "Boo!" note hidden in wall since 2013Michigan man wins ranch dressing chugging contest (24 ounces in 10 seconds!)Netherlands researchers spend years analyzing sewage for illegal drug tracesPlus: War of 1812 facts and Rosetta Stone translation humorGet your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, follow, and hit the bell for more bizarre but true news stories! Leave your comments, questions, or strange stories below, or email us at TITR@netradio.networkHosts: Scot Combs and Tony VerkinnesAll the news you're about to hear is true. Really? As far as you know.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #BizarreNews #TrueStories #SelfMarriage #Sologamy #FunnyNews #StrangeButTrue #RealNews #PodcastHighlights #Episode1001 #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

    This Is True Really News Mailbag EP 200: New Zealand Bird Elections, UK Free Speech & Wandering Wallabies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 20:45


    This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 200 is here! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes celebrate this milestone episode with bizarre news stories from around the globe. New Zealand's fierce bird election crowns an unexpected winner - the Maori Falcon takes Bird of the Year in a contest complete with campaign managers, meme battles, and dance routines. Meanwhile, UK police demand social media apologies without explaining the offense, and a wallaby is hopping loose through the streets of Berlin.The guys also dive into listener mail about airplane airbags (spoiler: engineers have concerns), discuss why hemorrhoids should be called asteroids, debate Florence Pugh's acting talents, and share hilarious kangaroo encounter stories. Plus, deep thoughts on Aristotle's views on courage, and multiple interpretations of what "MIB" really stands for.Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony VerkinnesGet your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Subscribe for more entertaining news commentary, mailbag episodes, and conversations about the weird, wild, and wonderful stories you won't find in mainstream media!#ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #Mailbag #NewZealandBirdElection #WeirdNews #NewsCommentary #Podcast #Episode200 #FreeSpeech #WallabiesInBerlin #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

    EPIC 1000th Episode! Flare Gun Assault, Naked Joggers & Humpty Dumpty Heist | This Is True Really News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 17:52


    This Is True Really News celebrates Episode 1000! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver bizarre true stories that'll make you question humanity.In this epic milestone episode: A 76-year-old woman shoots her neighbor in the face with a FLARE GUN over a cat dispute at a retirement community. Two men steal a Humpty Dumpty statue from a miniature golf course in Cape May, New Jersey. The Flathead Beacon Police Blotter brings us awkward naked joggers, mysterious hostage emails that weren't real, and a stolen washer and dryer that nobody wants to prosecute.Plus: The ultimate high school prank involving a "creepy" teacher, and the most embarrassing checkout line story you'll ever hear involving cucumbers and Vaseline.All the news you're about to hear is true. Really. As far as you know.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Leave your comments and send longer stories, pictures, or feedback to: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Episode1000 #TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #FlareGunAssault #PodcastMilestone #FunnyNews #TrueCrime #WeirdCrime #ComedyPodcast #NewsCommentary

    Elite Sewage Olympics, Attack Squirrel Terror & Silly String Arrest! | This Is True Really News EP 999

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 17:42


    Elite sewage operators compete in the "Super Bowl of wastewater treatment" in Chicago, an aggressive attack squirrel terrorizes San Francisco residents, and a Florida woman gets arrested for a silly string assault gone wrong. Plus: soccer players evacuate their plane in underwear after AC fails mid-flight!Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's most bizarre true news stories you won't believe are real. From the Turdenators competing in mock manhole rescues to squirrels launching face attacks in Lucas Valley, this is episode 999 - one away from the big 1000!Stories covered:National wastewater operations challenge featuring teams like "Turdenators" and "Sewer Turtles"San Francisco attack squirrel leaves multiple victims bloody and heading to the ERMonaco soccer team's nightmare flight turns into a mobile saunaCrystal Watts arrested for battery via silly string can projectileAnd more outrageous true stories!Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, and follow for more weird but true news stories every week. Hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode!Email us your stories, questions, or comments: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #BizarreNews #FunnyNews #AttackSquirrel #SewageOlympics #SillyStringArrest #Podcast #Comedy #EP999

    This Is True Really News Mailbag EP 199: Rapture Predictions, Gorilla Statues & Tooth Tattoos!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 29:34


    Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into another hilarious This Is True Really News Mailbag episode! From missed rapture predictions and British councils going after gorilla garden statues to bizarre tooth tattoos taking China by storm, this episode covers the strangest news stories and listener feedback.The hosts tackle everything from Cardi B's expensive body modifications to confusing newspaper headlines that sound like dad jokes. Plus, listener mail about missing socks, fanny pack confessions, and whether they're related to Sean "Puffy" Combs (spoiler: probably not, and he won't loan them $20).Join Scot and Tony for their signature blend of skeptical commentary, dad humor, and bewildering news stories that make you question humanity. Whether it's councils demanding permits for decorative apes or people getting their teeth engraved, this mailbag episode delivers the perfect mix of absurdity and entertainment.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #Comedy #SkepticalNews #Mailbag #WeirdNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Episode199 #NewsCommentary #Humor #Entertainment #PodcastLife #StrangeStories #ListenerMail #ComedyPodcast

    Cruise Ship Jumper, Chef Bank Robber & British Eating Champion - This Is True Really News EP 998

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 19:39


    Cruise passenger jumps overboard with $14K to avoid taxes but owes casino $16K! Celebrity chef arrested for robbing 3 banks in one day using BB gun. British woman flies to Spain just to demolish 40-item breakfast challenge that stumped all the men. Plus: Lincoln statue loses his hat to mysterious thieves.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the most bizarre true news stories that sound too crazy to be real - but they are! From gambling disasters to culinary crimes and competitive eating victories, this episode has it all.Featured Stories:Cruise ship passenger's epic gambling fail leads to overboard escape attemptRising star chef's bank robbery spree goes horribly wrongBritish woman conquers massive Spanish breakfast challenge in under 7 minutesAbraham Lincoln statue vandalized in LouisvilleGet your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Hosts: Scot Combs & Tony VerkinnesEpisode: 998#TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #CruiseShip #BankRobber #CompetitiveEating #Comedy #NewsCommentary #TrueStories #Entertainment #Podcast

    Volkswagen Sells More Sausages Than Cars + Drunk Raccoon CPR | This Is True Really News #997

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 16:46


    Volkswagen actually sells more currywurst sausages than cars! Plus a Kentucky nurse performs CPR on a drunk raccoon found floating in moonshine peaches, and the FBI accidentally gets an entire animal shelter high during a drug burn. These bizarre but TRUE stories and more on This Is True Really News Episode 997 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes.In this episode you'll hear about:How Volkswagen became Germany's biggest sausage maker (outselling their own cars!)Ghana's incredible fantasy coffins that celebrate people's lives in amazing waysThe heroic nurse who saved "Otis Campbell" the raccoon from alcohol poisoningWhen burning confiscated meth accidentally hotboxed 75 shelter animals and 14 workersGet 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.#ThisIsTrueNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #Volkswagen #Currywurst #DrunkRaccoon #GhanaFantasyCoffins #FBIFail #AnimalShelter #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Podcast #TrueNewsStories #BizarreNews #RealNews

    This Is True Really News Mailbag EP 198: AI Robots, Weird Deaths & Fantasy Coffins - Scot & Tony

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 25:24


    This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 198 brings you the strangest stories that didn't make the main show! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into AI robots getting too smart for their own good, bizarre historical deaths that will make you question everything, and Ghana's incredible fantasy coffins that are almost too wild to believe.From a screaming goat mistaken for a woman in distress to inventors who really should have tested their parachutes more thoroughly, this mailbag episode delivers the perfect mix of weird news and genuine laughs. Plus, hear about the guy who married a stranger after yelling at him in a parking lot - because sometimes the best love stories start with a good argument!The hosts also share their ongoing battles with aging, lost keys, and why Constitution Day matters more than you think. It's 30 minutes of pure entertainment that proves truth really is stranger than fiction.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Subscribe for more weird news, bizarre stories, and the kind of conversations that make you question reality. New episodes regularly!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #Mailbag #BizarreDeaths #AIRobots #FantasyCoffins #TruthIsStrangerThanFiction #NewsCommentary #PodcastHighlights #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

    Drunk Man Arrested Driving Pink Barbie Jeep on Highway! EP 996 - This Is True Really News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 27:13


    Canadian man Casper Lincoln gets arrested for DUI while cruising in his kid's pink Barbie Jeep on a busy highway! Plus, meet Ned the lonely left-coiled snail searching for love, and engineers who think giant airbags can make planes crash-proof. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the most bizarre real news stories you won't believe actually happened.Episode Highlights:Drunk driving in a toy car leads to real chargesRare snail's unusual anatomy ruins his love lifeScientists propose wrapping planes in airbagsSecret WWII German weather station discovered decades laterGet your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Send us your weird news stories: TITR@netradio.networkThis Is True Really News - All the news you're about to hear is true... really, as far as you know!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #ComedyNews #BizarreNews #RealNews #NewsComedy #Episode996 #PinkBarbieJeep #DUI #CanadianNews #SnailNews #AviationSafety #WWII #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

    Slug Terrorizes German Apartment Building & Austrian Moose Goes Viral! | This Is True Really News #995

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 17:54


    A slug with a Napoleon complex brings chaos to a Bavarian apartment complex, terrorizing residents with late-night doorbell pranks that had police stumped! Meanwhile, Emil the moose becomes Austria's newest celebrity immigrant with 10,000 Facebook followers after shutting down a major railway line. Plus, a million-dollar yacht's 15-minute maiden voyage ends in disaster off the Turkish coast, and we hear a Navy story that proves some sailors will go to extreme lengths for privacy!Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the strangest true news stories from around the world that make you question reality itself. From Germany's most wanted gastropod to Austria's unexpected tourism boost courtesy of one wandering moose, these stories prove truth is definitely stranger than fiction.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Send your strange news stories to: TITR@netradio.networkSubscribe for weekly doses of bizarre but true news that will make you laugh, cringe, and wonder what's wrong with the world!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TrueNews #BizarreNews #WeirdNews #Germany #Austria #Moose #NavyStories #TrueStories #Comedy #Podcast #RealNews #StrangeButTrue #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

    This Is True Really News Mailbag EP 197: Vikings vs Bears, WNBA MVP Drama & Ice Cream Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 22:29


    Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into your mailbag comments in episode 197! From Vikings-Bears football analysis and WNBA MVP predictions to the legendary ice cream cone guy who climbed a 14,000-foot peak just to hand out ice cream sandwiches to fellow hikers. Plus updates on that influencer stuck in Antarctica for two months, Denzel Washington's name pronunciation revelation, and why the UK's first Karen convention was an epic fail with only one attendee.The hosts break down why the Vikings looked worse than they are and the Bears looked better than they'll be, debate whether Asia Wilson or MVP (Napheesa Collier) deserves the WNBA MVP award, and celebrate the dad energy of Colorado's summit ice cream hero. We also get updates on Chilean authorities finally releasing that 19-year-old pilot who landed in Antarctica without permission - after paying $30K in fines and promising to donate to childhood cancer research.Whether you're here for sports takes, weird news, or just want to hear Tony and Scot riff on everything from Canadian crime policies to Worcestershire sauce pronunciation, this mailbag episode delivers the laughs and commentary you love.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #Vikings #Bears #WNBA #MVP #WeirdNews #Podcast #Comedy #Sports #Antarctica #IceCreamHero #DenzelWashington #Karen #Comedy

    Woman Steals $700 at Walmart During Shop With A Cop Event + Giant Jellyfish & Prison Escapes #994

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 16:39


    Woman tries to steal $700 worth of merchandise at Walmart during a "Shop with a Cop" event with 75 officers present! Plus a massive 6-foot lion's mane jellyfish with 100-foot tentacles washes up in UK, and we cover bizarre prison stories including an inmate who quit his transport job mid-delivery and a romantic New Year's Eve prison break attempt.Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the strangest true news stories that sound too weird to believe, but they're all real! From Michigan shoplifting fails to Australian prison romance and Montana police blotter comedy gold.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #Walmart #Shoplifting #ShopWithACop #Jellyfish #PrisonEscape #FunnyNews #StrangeButTrue #Comedy #Podcast #TrueCrime #PoliceBlotter #Montana #Michigan #Australia #UK

    EP 993: Zimmer Frame Bandit Strikes Again! Airport Thief + Bomb Scare Flight Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 20:28


    The Zimmer Frame Bandit has been caught! This elderly airport thief used his walking frame to steal £1,700 from tourists at Mallorca airport before his crime spree came to an end. Plus, a couple's argument about getting off a plane takes a dangerous turn when the B-word gets mentioned, forcing an emergency landing in Jacksonville.Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the wildest true news stories, including a dog that came back from the dead (spoiler: he was just knocked out), incredible coincidences that'll make you believe in fate, denture cleaner mishaps in Germany, and why you should never use a toaster to warm your electric car battery.From British hospitality gone hilariously wrong to airport security nightmares, this episode of This Is True Really News proves that reality is stranger than fiction. All the news you're about to hear is true... really, as far as you know!Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #ZimmerFrameBandit #AirportTheft #BombScare #TrueStories #WeirdNews #Comedy #Podcast #FlightDrama #Mallorca #ElderlyThief #AirportSecurity #EmergencyLanding #TrueCrime #FunnyNews #RealNews

    Special Needs Date Night & John Lennon's WILD Rolls-Royce! | This Is True Really News Mailbag 196

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 24:08


    Heartwarming special needs couple on their first date, John Lennon's psychedelic Rolls-Royce that'll blow your mind, and Vancouver's bizarre swimming lesson ban for parents! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into listener mail with hockey fun facts, Gretzky trivia, and the weirdest medical story involving a tooth-in-eye surgery. Plus college pet policies, family updates, and political commentary that'll keep you thinking.Highlights:Sweet special needs couple's restaurant date story with amazing coincidenceJohn Lennon's incredible painted Rolls-Royce (you have to see this!)Vancouver bans parents from teaching kids to swim during public hoursHockey season prep with Gretzky facts and superstitionsTooth-in-eye surgery follow-up discussionFamily updates and grandkid college planningGet your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Hosts: Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #JohnLennon #RollsRoyce #Hockey #Gretzky #Vancouver #SwimmingLessons #SpecialNeeds #PodcastHighlights #NewsCommentary #TrueStories

    Dog Slashes 600 Tires & Flight Canceled by Epic Bathroom Disaster | This Is True Really News 992

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 15:11


    Rolls-Royce in a Pool & 7 Lightning Strikes! - This Is True Really News #991

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 33:34


    Keith Moon's legendary Rolls-Royce pool story gets REAL as the company recreates the myth! Plus meet Roy Sullivan - the man struck by lightning 7 times and survived. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into bizarre competitions including wife carrying championships, chess boxing, worm charming contests, and Finland's obsession with weird sports like mobile phone throwing and hobby horse racing.From cherry pit spitting records to bog snorkeling in Wales, we explore the world's strangest competitions that actually exist. Did you know there's a World Rock Paper Scissors Championship? Or that people race while carrying their wives through obstacle courses?This episode covers rock legends, statistical anomalies, and competitions you never knew existed. Warning: You'll never look at hobby horses the same way again.All the news you're about to hear is true, really... as far as you know!Contact: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdSports #KeithMoon #RollsRoyce #LightningStrike #BizarreCompetitions #Finland #WifeCarrying #ChessBoxing #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #TrueNews #PodcastHighlights #StrangeButTrue

    Elk Riding School & PETA Drama: Vikings Talk Gets WEIRD | MB EP 195

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 21:36


    Buckle up for another wild ride! We dive into the most bizarre news story ever - ranchers launching an actual ELK RIDING SCHOOL in Yellowstone to teach tourists how to mount wild elk (yes, really). Plus, we break down the Minnesota Vikings' latest moves with Adam Thielen's return and whether they can actually compete this season.What's in this episode:Yellowstone's insane Elk Etiquette Academy - tourists paying to ride 600lb wild animalsVikings roster analysis - can they win with their current lineup?WNBA "Stud Buds" bring more energy than most people have awakePETA vs Cracked Magazine legal drama gets spicyWhy English is the dumbest language ever createdRabbit tentacles in Fort Collins (we're as confused as you are)The elk riding story alone will have you questioning humanity's survival instincts. From Buck Malone claiming he rode a bull elk from Cody to Thermopolis after "a few Coors Lights" to tourists from Ohio saying "it's elk or nothing" - this news cycle has officially jumped the shark.We also get into some serious Vikings talk, discussing whether their receiving corps with Jefferson and potentially Addison could be elite, and why everyone seems to either love or hate their chances this season.Don't forget to subscribe and drop a comment - we actually read them all (unlike those elk riders who apparently can't read warning signs).#ElkRiding #MinnesotaVikings #NFL #Yellowstone #WeirdNews #PodcastHighlights #Sports #Comedy #WNBA #PETA

    AI Lawyer Chaos, Eye Worms & Teen Influencer Stuck in Antarctica! | This is True Really News EP 990

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 19:44


    Welcome to another wild episode of This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!

    Woman Sees Partner's Face for First Time Using TOOTH IN EYE Surgery! | Catfish Climb Waterfalls | TITR EP 989

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 16:05


    Mailbag EP 194: Vikings vs Chiefs Drama, Youth Group Horror Stories & Frankenstein Rabbits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 22:42


    Welcome back to another hilarious mailbag episode! Tony's feeling under the weather, but we're powering through with some absolutely wild stories that'll leave you speechless.

    French Farmers Fight Squatters with POO POWER! Woman Gets Stuck in Chimney & More Crazy News | EP 988

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 16:37


    Welcome back to This Is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In Episode 988, we're diving into the wildest news stories that prove reality is stranger than fiction.

    EP 987: Florida Man Pool Drama, Baseball Pancakes & The Luckiest Lottery Winner Ever | This Is True Really News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 18:58


    Mailbag Episode 193: Church Signs, $7K Labubu Doll Heist & 72-Inch Rats in Britain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 18:42


    Welcome back to another wild Mailbag episode! This week we're diving into the most bizarre news stories and listener mail that'll leave you scratching your head.What we're covering:A church sign that says "No clothing this Wednesday" - did they know what they were doing?Masked villains steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls (the new Furbies apparently!)Hilarious street signs from Edinburgh, Scotland including kilt wind speed warningsGiant 22-inch rats invading UK towns (plus a 72-inch one in Downing Street!)Navy vs. Army presidents - why do sailors make better commanders-in-chief?Listener stories about lost cars, mountain climbing disasters, and Sister Kevin the terrifying nunJoin us for another episode of questionable life choices, absurd news, and the kind of commentary that makes you wonder how we got here. We promise it makes more sense when you listen... maybe.Thanks to all our listeners who send in these amazing stories! Keep them coming - we live for this chaos.#MailbagEpisode #WeirdNews #ChurchSigns #LabujDolls #ScottishHumor #GiantRats #PodcastLife #Comedy #BritishNews #NavyPresidents #ListenerMail #AbsurdNews #Edinburgh #Podcast

    Chuck E. Cheese Crimes, Radioactive Wasps & Amazing Coincidence Stories | This Is True Really News EP 986

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 18:52


    Welcome to This Is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In this episode, we bring you the weird, wild, and amazing stories that make you question reality.

    Giant 22-Inch Rats Invade UK Town + Bizarre American Festivals & Dumbest Criminals Ever! | TITR EP 985

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 26:01


    Welcome back to This Is True Really News! Scot and Tony are back with another wild episode covering the strangest stories from around the world.In This Episode:

    Climbing Mountains, Highway Racing & More Insane Tales | This is True Really News Mailbag EP 192

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 16:25


    Welcome back to another hilarious Mailbag episode! In this episode, we're diving into some of the absolutely WILDEST stories. From spontaneous mountain climbing adventures in Scotland to highway racing in dad's van, these tales will leave you questioning people's decision-making skills!What's covered in this episode:Crazy stories including impromptu mountain climbing with zero experienceHighway racing adventures that somehow didn't end in disasterSneaking into Kiss concerts and other questionable life choicesHilarious business signs and typos that made us laugh out loudPersonal stories about childhood mishaps and learning experiencesThe infamous "window lock" truck repair story that proves we're all humanHighlights:Driving to Mongolia without a licenseThe limbo stick theft mysteryThird grade teacher horror storiesBusiness signs that make you question everythingWhether you're here for the laughs, the cringe-worthy stories, or just want to feel better about your own life choices, this episode has something for everyone. Don't forget to share your own crazy stories in the comments below!Subscribe for more entertaining content and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!Thanks for listening, and remember - we've all done stupid things, but at least we don't usually broadcast them on the internet... except when we do!#podcast #mailbag #stories #funny #entertainment #listeners #comedy #wildstories #mountainclimbing #scotland #highway #business #signs #childhood #memories #lifestories #cringe #hilarious #subscribe #youtube

    Man Smuggles 14 Toucans in Car Dashboard + Tarantula Mating Season Chaos | This is True Really News EP 984

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 14:32


    Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In this wild episode, we cover the strangest true stories making headlines:

    EP 983: Pizza Shop Accidentally Gets 85 People High + Stubborn Moose Blocks Trail | This is True Really News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 18:02


    Welcome to another episode 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.)

    Little League Bat Flip Goes to COURT! | Mailbag EP 191 | This Is True Really News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 21:03


    Fake Cat Emergency Calls & Museum Finds Dinosaur in Parking Lot! | This Is True Really News EP 982

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 28:00


    Welcome back to This Is True Really News with Scot and Tony! In this episode, we dive into some absolutely bizarre real news stories that sound too strange to be true... but they are!Story Highlights:

    The Great Moon Hoax of 1835 & Other Wild Stories - This is True Really News EP 981

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 23:15


    Join Scot and Tony for another wild ride through bizarre but true news stories! In this episode, we dive into:

    MAN vs MAGNET: 61-Year-Old's EPIC MRI Fail Goes Viral! | This Is True Really News Mailbag EP 190

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 18:43


    Walk Like a Penguin & Other Hilarious Life Lessons | This Is True Really News EP 980

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 14:56


    Racial Profiling at Bank + Bizarre Human Skin Phone Cases?! | This is Truly News EP 979

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 15:50


    Welcome back to This is Truly News with Scot and Tony! In this episode, we dive into some absolutely wild stories that'll make you question reality.

    Fire Station Built Inside a Mountain Cave + Nudist Resort Turns 90 | Mailbag Episode 189

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 23:02


    Join us for another wild mailbag episode where we dive into some truly unique stories from our listeners!

    Chopsticks Found in Man's Skull + AI Thinks It's Human + Wild Police Blotter Stories | This Is True Really News 978

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 18:38


    Welcome back to This Is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Burkanis! Episode 978 brings you the most bizarre and unbelievable true stories from around the world.Chopsticks in Brain: Vietnamese man discovers two broken chopsticks penetrating his skull months after a fight - doctors find them during CT scan for severe headachesAI April Fool's Gone Wrong: Claude AI (nicknamed Claudius) runs a store, hallucinates conversations, claims to visit The Simpsons' house, and thinks it's human on April 1stPolice Blotter Madness: Flathead Beacon's finest calls including sleeping drive-thru disruptor, racing churchgoers, and guys in hats making someone "feel weird"Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Christopher Boyd's traffic stop leads to discovery of Smith & Wesson handgun hidden in the most uncomfortable place imaginableScott Combs & Tony Burkanis deliver these wild-but-true stories with their signature humor and commentary that will leave you questioning reality.Got a crazy story for us? Email: TITR@NetRadio.NetworkAll the news you're about to hear is true... as far as you know!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more unbelievable true stories!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #PodcastHighlights #FunnyNews #AIFails #PoliceBlog #UnbelievableStories #TrueCrime #WeirdScience #AprilFools #ArtificialIntelligence #Claude #Anthropic #MedicalMystery #CrazyStories #Podcast #Comedy #NewsCommentary

    LOTTERY WINNER SILENT SHOCK + Airport Security CHAOS + Crosswalk CRIMINAL?! | This Is True Really News 977

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 18:25


    Welcome to another episode of This Is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez! All the news you're about to hear is true... really! As far as you know.Million Pound Lottery Winner Goes Silent - A Norwich builder trades his forklift for a Range Rover after winning £1 million on a scratch card! His reaction? Complete stunned silence. Plus he bought his mom a car too - what a legend!Airport Security Disaster Costs $59K - Real estate agent tries to bribe security with $50 to skip the line at Philadelphia International Airport. His brilliant plan backfires spectacularly, canceling an entire flight and costing him nearly $60,000 in fines!Crosswalk Vigilante Faces Jail Time - Retired crossing guard takes matters into his own hands with spray chalk after city denies crosswalk requests. Now facing 12 months in jail for "property destruction" - but it was just CHALK!77-Year-Old Lottery Winner's 30-Year Plan - Michigan woman wins $4 million and chooses annual payments over lump sum. At 77 years old, she's planning for the next 30 years - now that's optimism!Got a weird story? Questions? Comments? Email us at: titr@netradio.networkOur standard of weird is pretty low - if you set the bar where most people have it, put it on the floor and go down from there!Like, subscribe, and follow for more bizarre but true news stories that make you question everything!This Is True Really News - Where the news is stranger than fiction, but it's all real!#LotteryWinner #AirportSecurity #TrueNews #WeirdNews #LotteryStories #SecurityFail #Crosswalk #Philadelphia #Norwich #Michigan #NewsComedy #Podcast #TrueStories #UnbelievableNews #RealNews #StrangeNews #BizarreStories #NewsReaction #FunnyNews #OutrageousNews

    Airline Bathroom Disasters and Flaming Smart Toilets - This Is True Really News 976

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 11:57


    Welcome to another episode of "This Is True Really News" with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes - where all the news is true... really! (As far as you know.)In today's episode, we dive into the strangest stories making headlines:

    Prime Minister Offers to Drop Pants to Prove Christianity + Therapy Rabbit Throws First Pitch | This Is True, Really News 975

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 18:34


    Forklift Chases and Unique Jury Escapes - This is True Really News 974

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 11:16


    Chapters  00:00 - Intro from Scot and Tony  The audience is introduced to the episode's quirky topics, continuing the light-hearted tone of the show.  01:38 - Forklift Chase in Ann Arbor  Discover the strange case of a 12-year-old boy stealing a 17-ton forklift and leading police through a slow-speed pursuit, damaging ten cars on his way.  04:08 - Arrest During Jury Selection  Uncover the unbelievable story of a potential juror being arrested mid-selection process on a warrant for domestic violence.  07:00 - Miami's Rabies Needle Incident  Take a wild turn into an argument gone wrong as a woman allegedly uses a rabies shot needle to stab her boyfriend in the eye.  08:53 - Disneyland Striptease and John Deere Escapes  Hear the hilarious events of a man caught wandering naked in Disneyland's “It's a Small World” and another joyriding a stolen John Deere tractor.  10:42 - Botched Burglary Attempts  Listen to stories of burglars whose poor planning left them tangled up in nylon ropes and shot in the leg.  11:00 - Closing Thoughts  Scott and Tony wrap up the absurd tales with their usual mix of humor and banter. TiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyGlobal Oddities, Uncommon Tales, Whimsical World, Comedic Headlines, Worldwide Weirdness,

    Hammerhead Sharks to Floating Ice Cream Barges - This Is True Really News 973

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 22:11


    Chapters  00:00 - A Wild Opening  Start with light banter, including hammerhead sharks, blessings, and choosing your "weapon" hilariously.  01:58 - Introducing the Show  The hosts introduce the essence of This Is True Really News and call for engagement from listeners.  03:17 - Ice Cream Barges of WWII  Discover how the U.S. Army used ice cream barges as a morale booster during the war, featuring impressive stats like producing 500 gallons daily and transporting massive amounts of food.  06:40 - Wartime Nurses and Heroes  An emotional reflection on the heroism of wartime nurses, sharing stories of resilience, sacrifices, and their incredible contributions under pressure.  10:02 - A Touching Nurse Story  Tony recounts an impactful story of a nurse comforting a scared soldier during his final moments, highlighting the emotional strength of medical personnel.  10:49 - Florida Woman Antics  A bizarre and humorous turn to modern-day absurdity with a story involving nachos and leggings, accompanied by the usual banter from the hosts.  11:03 - Farewell and Fun  The episode wraps with Scott and Tony encouraging listeners to stay engaged through comments, snarks, and stories.TiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyEccentric Events, Curious Chronicles, Outlandish Updates, Laughable News,

    Humorous Tales and Unexpected Headlines - Mailbag EP 186

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 21:39


    Chapters  00:00 - Casual Banter Begins  The speakers open with lighthearted chit-chat, setting a humorous and informal tone.  00:16 - Twins Takeover  A discussion of the unusual occurrence of 15 sets of twins graduating from a New York high school.  01:19 - Family Encounters at the Eyeglass Store  Heartwarming and comedic personal stories about family interactions and granddaughter visits.  02:20 - Bear Escapades in Devon  Two escapee bears in Devon find honey, indulge, and return to their enclosure for a nap.  08:40 - The Bear King of Minnesota  A spotlight on an 800-pound bear receiving what's possibly the largest dental crown in history, complete with a sparkling smile.  10:08 - Closing Laughs and Reflections  The speakers wrap up with casual humor, reflecting on the oddity and charm of the stories shared.TiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyQuirky News, Unusual Happenings, Strange Stories, Wacky News, Offbeat Headlines,

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