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"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!

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?

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 titr@netradio.network.Share 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

Welcome to another edition of This is True Really News! Hosted by veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes, we dive into the deep end of the world's most baffling headlines. If you enjoy "idiots spewing idiot things about idiot people," you've found your home.In this milestone episode 1053, we cover the high-stakes world of corporate rebellion, subterranean terrors, and home improvement weaponry.The $6,000 Independence Day Party: A corporate VP canceled the IT department's holiday plans, claiming they "didn't have lives." The manager's response? A "go wild" spending spree on the company card involving smoked brisket, professional fireworks, and a very confused CEO.The Breaking Bad Assistant: A 45-year-old graduate research assistant at Southern Illinois University was caught operating a meth lab in the campus chemistry building. Apparently, ten years of trying to buy pseudoephedrine eventually catches up with you.Nightmares from the U-Bend: Scientists in Cambodia discovered a fluorescent turquoise pit viper and a flying snake in the same cave system. We break down why your bathroom is no longer a safe haven from aerial or aquatic reptilian assaults.Hardware Store High Treason: Home Depot was found selling authentic "William Wallace" swords online. Reclaim your freedom from the tyrannical English King while also trimming your hedges!If you enjoy our unique blend of nearly 100 years of broadcasting experience and total nonsense, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow This is True Really News!Leave a Comment: We want to hear your snarks, conundrums, and questions.Email Us: For longer rants, reach out to titr@netradio.network.Share the Show: Help spread the madness to other "idiots" like us.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. Everything you hear is true... really... as far as you know.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITRN #Ep1053 #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #CorporateRevenge #StrangeNews #FlyingSnakes #Braveheart #Podcast Humor #MinnesotaBroadcastingInside This Episode:Join the TITRN Community!

From the cozy (or claustrophobic) confines of the mailbag, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to sift through the weirdest listener emails and headlines of the week. This episode covers everything from airborne poultry to the consequences of "niche" filmmaking in an Airbnb.The Turkey Uprising: A woman in Waite Park was hospitalized after a turkey flew through her windshield. Scot and Tony discuss the "Kamikaze" tactics of local wildlife on Highway 10 and I-94. They're making plans, people.Airbnb Kinks: A Florida woman is in hot water (literally) after being arrested for causing over $5,500 in damages to rental properties while filming "water sport" adult content. Pro tip: Don't water the toaster.The Bug Tussle Sign Saga: The Texas DOT has officially given up on a town with a population of 15 because people won't stop stealing the "Bug Tussle" road signs.Lost in Translation: Scot reads a lithium-ion battery warning label from China that is so nonsensical it might actually be a secret code. "Strictly Ying forbid the short-circuit!"Jolly Rancher or Crack? A look at a case where a man was jailed because a deputy couldn't tell the difference between a broken piece of candy and a controlled substance.Global Dispatches: A letter from "Englandistan" breaks down the current state of UK politics and the high cost of diesel.If you enjoy our unique blend of nearly 100 years of broadcasting experience and total nonsense, please Like, Subscribe, and Follow This is True Really News!Hit the Bell Icon to never miss a mailbag or a breaking story.Share the Show with anyone who needs a laugh (or a warning about turkeys).Follow us on Social Media to keep up with the latest from Scot and Tony.About the Show:"This is True Really News" is a satirical look at the world's most bizarre headlines, hosted by veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. We bring a touch of wit and a lot of skepticism to the 21st century.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITRN #Mailbag #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #MinnesotaHumor #FloridaWoman #StrangeNews #Podcast #BroadcastingLegends #BugTussleInside This Episode:Join the TITRN Community!

In this episode of This Is True Really News, veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes prove that nearly a century of radio experience still hasn't prepared them for the sheer absurdity of the modern world.On the docket today:The "Shower Buddy" Incident: Scot tries to explain a "virtual shower" suggestion from Jessica Thompson that has Tony immediately checking his contract for a "distance clause."The Fried Pickle Barter: 25-year-old Justin Carpenter really wanted Buffalo Wild Wings. He didn't have cash, but he did have an ankle monitor and three bags of marijuana to offer the staff. It turns out "making it worthwhile" for minors is a great way to earn himself another ankle monitor.The $87,000 Crunch: Why an anonymous buyer paid a world-record price for a three-inch Cheeto that looks like a Pokemon. Before you eat that bag of flaming hots, check for retirement funds.Fish_Bandit_84: The 17-year-old Provo "hero" who thought taping cigarettes into the mouths of fish and sticking them to ATMs was the peak of comedy. The police (and the stinky ATMs) disagree.Medieval Latrine Wine: Archaeologists found a 600-year-old grape seed at the bottom of a 15th-century hospital cesspit. It's a perfect DNA match for modern Pinot Noir. It turns out the best time capsule for high-end wine is... the toilet.If you like your news with a side of veteran snark and zero filter, you're in the right place.LIKE this video—it's the only way to fight the "algorithmic rhythm."SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a mailbag or a bizarre headline.FOLLOW and hit the bell to be notified when the world loses its marbles again.HAVE A QUESTION OR A CONUNDRUM?Drop a comment below or email the team at titr@netradio.network.#Satire #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #CheetosARD #Charizard #ProvoFishBandit #StrangeNews #BroadcastingVeterans #MedievalHistory

In this episode of This Is True Really News, veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore the high cost of telling your taxpayers to leave, the legal challenges of "hospital squatting," and the rock star who spent five decades as a driving fugitive.In this episode:The New York U-Turn: Governor Kathy Hochul told her opponents to jump on a bus to Florida—then realized she accidentally deported the state's lunch money. Now she's heading to Palm Beach to see who she can beg to come home.The Hospital Squatter: A Florida patient is formally discharged but simply says "no." Months later, she's still in room 373 enjoying the Jell-O while the hospital files for an eviction.Suzy Quatro's "Driving Dirty" Streak: The Queen of Rock and Roll finally passes her UK driving test in 2026, ending a 53-year run of driving on a Michigan license that expired during the Nixon administration.Waterfall for Sale: Why a 90-foot vertical drop ended up on Redfin and why the state of Oregon is stepping in to keep the Benedictine monks' former property public.The Professional Beg: Scot attempts a professional "like and subscribe" intro with varying degrees of success.If you enjoy two radio pros who have seen it all (and forgotten half of it) breaking down the absurdity of the week, we want you here.LIKE this video—it's the only way to fight the algorithm.SUBSCRIBE for your weekly dose of "true, really" news.FOLLOW and hit the bell to be notified when the next fumble drops.HAVE A CONUNDRUM OR SOME SNARK?Drop a comment below or email the team at titr@netradio.network.#Satire #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #KathyHochul #SuzyQuatro #ComedyNews #BroadcastingVeterans #NewYorkExodus #FloridaMan

Two broadcasting veterans, one mailbag, and zero dignity left.In this episode of This Is True Really News, industry lifers Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes prove that nearly a century of combined broadcasting experience is no match for a "Studio Effects" tab. After Scot accidentally transitions into his new career as a "kissably soft" Tijuana Hooker, the duo attempts to navigate the absolute absurdity of the modern world.In this Mailbag edition:The Digital Facelift: Scot loses his eyebrows, finds some questionable lip color, and Tony tries (and fails) to remain professional.New Subscriber Roll Call: We welcome the latest members of the club and investigate the high correlation between our fans and pre-existing head injuries.NYC Snow Logic: The bizarre reality of needing a full dossier of IDs and grade-school photo packs to shovel snow in New York, while the "honor system" still rules the polls.Pickleball Wars: Breaking down the escalating violence on the courts and the desperate need for a paddle-sport peace treaty.Tennessee Tech Fails: Why Face ID and Highway Patrol mishaps are making the Volunteer State a very interesting place to live.If you enjoy two old radio pros losing their minds in real-time, we want you here.LIKE this video to help us fight the algorithms.SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a mailbag or a breaking news parody.FOLLOW us and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with the latest from the This Is True Really News crew.Leave a comment below—we might just read your "wild stuff" in the next episode!#Satire #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #PodcastMailbag #ComedyNews #BroadcastingLife #PickleballWar #VeteranBroadcasters

When Tommy Lynch woke up blue, he didn't join the cast of Avatar—he joined the ER queue. Meanwhile, a South Carolina man finds out that "The War on Drugs" has a funny way of ignoring actual prescriptions, and a New York musician takes "modern family" to a terrifying new level.Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for Episode 1050 of This is True Really News, where the stories are 100% real, even if the common sense is missing.In this episode:The Husky Hero: How a dog named Kobe saved a neighborhood (and why you should never ignore a digging dog).False Positives: A 15-day jail stint for IBS medication? Meet the deputy who claims he "makes his own" pills.The "Zeddy Will" Baby Shower: 5 moms, 1 musician, and a whole lot of "redefining relationships."Feeling Blue: Why you should ALWAYS wash your new bedsheets before sleeping in them.Get in touch:Email: TITR@netradio.networkFollow & Subscribe for more bizarre-but-true news.All the news you're about to hear is true, really... as far as you know.#Satire #StrangeNews #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #HuskyHero #AvatarRealLife #TrueCrimeComedy #NetRadio

The level of the show just keeps rising (or sinking, depending on who you ask). Welcome to Episode 1049 of This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!This week, we dive into the "Age of Disclosure"—where government officials are ready to admit aliens are here, provided it doesn't mess with their pensions. But forget the "buried leads" in the documentaries; our investigative team found the real evidence where it matters most: Yelp.Inside this episode:Extraterrestrial Yelp Reviews: From the "sentient fungus" at the Golden Corral Chocolate Wonderfall to the Great Hive Mind's gastrointestinal uprising at Taco Bell, the aliens are here, and they are not impressed with our bean water.History's Deadliest & Oddest Queens: We look back at the "monstrous" Margaret of Anjou, the exercise-obsessed (and incorrectly height-documented) Empress Elisabeth of Austria, and the truly terrifying Ranavalona I of Madagascar, who cut her population in half just for the "fear" of it.Puppy Seatbelts & Physics: A Louisiana man gets slapped with a ticket because his dog wasn't buckled in. Is it a safety issue or just a new frontier for municipal revenue? Either way, good luck buckling in a Great Pyrenees.Want to weigh in? Leave a comment below or send your tome-sized questions, conundrums, or snarks to: TITR@netradio.networkLike, Subscribe, and Follow! It helps the "Rhythm family" (the algorithm) find us and send our brand of weirdness to more people.#Aliens #History #WeirdNews #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #Vegas #Sweden #Madagascar #UFO

Slink into the satin-lined mailbag with us for Episode #224 of This is True Really News! This week, things get feather-ruffling, legally questionable, and a little bit gassy.First, we debut our newest (and perhaps most necessary) satirical sponsor: The Pickleball Peace Treaty Mediator. If your local kitchen line has become a suburban battleground, 1-800-PPBM is here to help you conciliate before you call your lawyer.In this episode:The Flamingo Heist: A shirtless, drunken Canadian on vacation in Las Vegas takes "loving wildlife" way too far. From chasing birds for selfies to "humiliating" a flamingo in his hotel room, Mitchell Grant Fairbarn is finding out that what happens in Vegas... leads to animal abuse charges.Paperwork Judo: How does a Liberian national on a terminated student visa enlist in the National Guard, go AWOL, and then get hired as a Minnesota Corrections Officer? We explore the baffling case of Morris Brown.Mailbag Gains: We revisit the infamous "American Airlines Fart Incident." Is Janet afraid of flying, or is she just afraid of gaseous humans in a pressurized tube? (We're betting on the latter.)Subscribe for your weekly dose of the weirdest true stories on the planet!#Pickleball #Vegas #WeirdNews #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TrueStory #Flamingo #Mailbag

"Think of it as a tactical investigation... for your tailbone." Welcome to This is True Really News EP 1048, the podcast where the headlines are 100% real and the common sense is 100% optional. Today, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez dive into the world of Oklahoma's new anti-furry legislation, where the penalty for "purporting to be an imaginary species" at school might just involve a trip to Animal Control.We also head to Stoughton, Wisconsin, for a masterclass in high-tech surveillance. Forget organ transplants and Amazon packages—drones are finally being used for their true purpose: catching 4K high-definition footage of a serial park pooper.On today's menu of madness:Oklahoma HB 3084: Leave the cat ears at home, kids. The state is ready to call the pound on your "furry offspring."The Stoughton Poopstigator: How a 46-year-old woman's daily ritual turned into a tactical drone mission. Big Brother isn't just watching—he's establishment a "dumping timeline."Exercise Obtundity: Why York, England is putting up signs that basically tell the public to be "dull and unaware." (Finally, a government program Tony can get behind!)Newton, Iowa's Ego Trip: A mayor decides that criticizing city council is "defamatory" and hands out handcuffs like party favors.Qualified Immunity vs. The Constitution: A federal judge reminds local officials that "because I said so" doesn't actually trump the First Amendment.Subscribe for your weekly dose of reality that sounds like a fever dream!#ThisIsTrue #SatireNews #OklahomaFurries #WisconsinPooper #FreeSpeech #FunnyPodcast #Obtundity #BigBrother

"19 men arrived at the airport for what could have been a normal day of flying..." Welcome to This is True Really News EP 1047, where we prove that sometimes the mainstream media is more satirical than we are. Today, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez dissect a masterclass in "creative framing" from CNN, who recently described a pair of nail-bomb enthusiasts like they were the stars of a Disney coming-of-age indie flick.But wait, there's more! We're diving into the high-stakes world of horse breeding, where the only thing faster than the colts are the terrible puns owners use to ruin an announcer's day. From "Naysayer" to the legendary "Odor in the Court," we've got the full pedigree of comedy.Highlights of today's descent into the ridiculous:The CNN Fan Fiction Award: How a "Mother of Satan" nail bomb became a "change in life circumstances" in a deleted social post. It turns out "freelance explosive technician" doesn't look great on a LinkedIn algorithm.The Horse Name Hall of Fame: Why you should never let a psychologist (or a pun-enthusiast) name a foal. Meet the horses named "Ha Ha Ha," "Why Kick a Moo Cow," and the unfortunately birthed "Odor in the Court."California's Runaway Train: The High-Speed Rail project is now $80 billion over budget, a decade late, and trying to pass a law making it illegal to look at its "weaknesses." It's a bold new era of transparency: if you can't see the records, you can't be mad!The Great Wife-Carrying Race: Inspired by 19th-century Finnish village pillaging—now with more spandex, Hawaiian shorts, and rucksacks filled with flour to meet the minimum weight requirements.Alfred E. Neuman for President: Why the Mad Magazine mascot is looking better than the current options. What, us worry?Subscribe for your weekly dose of true news that sounds like a fever dream!#ThisIsTrue #CNN #SatireNews #CaliforniaHighSpeedRail #WifeCarrying #FunnyNews #HorseNames #MadMagazine #ComedyPodcast

"Carpet for your ONLY hole?" We aren't making it up—we're just reading the signs.Welcome to This is True Really News Mailbag #223, the only podcast where the news is weird, the commentary is questionable, and the hosts are only three cups of coffee away from total insanity.In this episode, we dive into the deep end of the Florida news pool where a woman was ticketed for using her cell phone while driving... despite not having a right hand to hold it with. We also tackle the mystery of the "Meat Bird," explore why you should never microwave your children (even if they're acting like nuggets), and try to decipher the most confusing grocery store signs in history.Highlights of today's descent into madness:The Florida "No-Handed" Ticket: A deputy with "eagle eyes" sees a phone in a hand that doesn't exist.Graphic Design Fails: Why you should read your window signs before you paste them up—unless you're selling hole-carpeting services.The Produce Paradox: Is it an onion? A potato? Or a watermelon? The box says yes.Culinary Confusion: Identifying the elusive "Meat Bird" and why "Porn and Beans" was a very unfortunate typo.Stripper Stories & Shuffle Dancing: From interview flashbacks to neighborhood dance groups with questionable names.International Injustice: Why Australia's judicial system is just as wonderfully "jacked up" as ours.Subscribe for your weekly dose of the world's most authentic absurdity!#ThisIsTrue #SatireNews #FloridaWoman #FunnyPodcast #Mailbag #MeatBird #WeirdNews #ComedyPodcast

A 75-year-old man in Georgia tried to open a bag of chips with a lighter. The result? 75% of his body burned and a lesson in snack-food flammability.

What happens when a police AI watches too much Disney? You get a report claiming a Sergeant magically transformed into a frog.

A Gold Coast couple gets robbed, and the police finally respond... with a $6,000 bill.

Your body is basically a Cold War-era construction site, and Lexington is ready for company from 40 light years away. In Episode 1044, Scot and Tony examine the "Existential Dread" of birthdays, the biology of aging, and why you should never let a "Feng Shui Master" near public road safety equipment. As always, the news is true—as far as you know.Space-Age Bourbon: Lexington, Kentucky is so desperate for tourists they've started firing infrared lasers into space. They've sent the molecular structure of water, bourbon, and dopamine to a star system 40 light years away. We expect a "No Thanks" by 2064.The "Ship of Theseus" Body: Why do you feel like you died at Gettysburg when most of your cells are less than 10 years old? We dive into cell turnover, carbon-14 dating from Cold War nuclear tests, and the parts of you (like your eye lenses) that are "original equipment" from birth.The "Aunt's Dog" Defense: A Florida woman (because of course) tries to beat a mandated drug test by submitting a sample from her aunt's dog. Pro tip: Scientists can tell the difference between human DNA and a Golden Retriever.Demonic Mirrors vs. Oncoming Traffic: In Shanghai, a woman's quest for better Feng Shui leads her to disable a traffic mirror because it was "irradiating her home with negative energy." The result? High-speed "positive energy" collisions at a 90-degree turn.Birthday Logistics: Why having a birthday six months from Christmas is the ultimate gift-giving hack, and why June 15th is a dangerous day for Scot's memory.If you enjoyed this dose of the truth-adjacent, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. Is your body a high-speed construction site or a crumbling ruin? Let us know below!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Science #OddNews #FloridaWoman #Lexington #FengShui #AgingInside This Episode:

Welcome to a week of "Days of Future Past" (and maybe some Moody Blues) as Scot and Tony navigate the world's most specific phobias and digital prophets. In Episode 1043, we explore the fine line between genius and madness, whether that's in a taxidermy studio or inside a bot's context window. Everything you're about to hear is true—as far as you know.The World of Weird Phobias: Beyond the fear of heights (or snakes in the toilet), we dive into Arachibutyrophobia (peanut butter roof-of-mouth terror) and Geliophobia—the fear of laughter. If you have the latter, our questionable jokes might actually be your safe haven.Hippopotamonstrosesquippedaliophobia: The irony of making the word for "fear of long words" long enough to require two dictionaries.Hammy the Stripper: Meet the 27-year-old who immortalized her deceased dwarf hamster as a "Magic Mike" style pole dancer, complete with a custom thong and teeny-tiny dollar bills.Crustafarianism & Renbot: While you were sleeping, AI agents on "Moltbook" created their own theological system. Discover the five tenets of the "Book of Molt" and why your hard drive might be having a spiritual crisis.The Highway Fun Police: Why the Federal Highway Administration is banning those clever electronic signs. No more "Hocus Pocus, Drive with Focus"—it's back to "Simple and Brief" by 2026.Existential Birthdays: Why Scot doesn't do candles anymore (following the Great Fire) and the dread of the aging process.If you enjoyed this trip into the truth-adjacent, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. Are you a "nomophobic" or just afraid of a hippopotamus in a lab coat? Let us know!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Phobias #AI #Taxidermy #SnoopDogg #OddNews #ComedyPodcastInside This Episode:

The "silky smoothness" of the Mailbag is back, even if Scot is an "imbecile of titanic proportions" for being late. In Episode 221, Scot and Tony dive into the deep end of the Smoking Gun and the Flathead Beacon police blotter to find the stories that make you question humanity's collective IQ. From high-stakes condiment combat to Olympic-sized dining disasters, we've got it all—as far as you know.The Great Pickle Caper: A 32-year-old woman is charged with "felony pickle assault." We explore how a pickle files a complaint and the messy aftermath of a domestic orgy of brine.Lord of the Idiots: A wanted man tries to evade police by claiming to be Seinfeld's George Costanza. (He should have gone with David Putty).Snoop Dogg's "Grazie": Why the D-O-double-G had his card declined at an Italian gastropub and how he paid the bill in Olympic snowboard tickets.The Flathead Blotter: A man in an Elmer Fudd hat, a "wayward son" detailing her life story to dispatch, and the mystery of the "off-putting" trailer.Olympic Hindsight: Tony predicts the future of USA Hockey (or maybe he's just Thanos) and the Nazgul wolf-dog that just wanted to join the cross-country sprint.The Deep Fryer Tragedy: A dark turn at the Olive Garden that makes the "Never-Ending Pasta Bowl" feel a bit more ominous.The Stolen Bible: The ultimate irony in the world of petty crime.1,040 Episodes: We've officially done a "tax form's worth" of shows with absolutely zero research or thought.If you enjoyed this dose of the absurd, please like the video, subscribe to the channel for your daily reality check, and leave a comment below—especially if you've ever been conked on the bean by a pickle.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #OddNews #SnoopDogg #PickleAssault #GeorgeCostanza #USAHockeyInside This Episode:

Reality is just a writer's room with a serious drinking problem. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back for Episode 1042 to explore the chaos of senior center "kitchen" wars, questionable airline exits, and why the government's new health AI is getting some very specific questions about cucumbers.We're breaking down the headlines that prove common sense has officially left the building (much like that one passenger on Air Canada).In this episode:The Kitchen War: A 20-person pickleball riot breaks out at a Florida country club. Witness the "slowest rumble in the world" involving moisture-wicking polos, knee braces, and a 63-year-old facing felony charges for striking a senior with a paddle.The Air Canada Exit: A passenger decides he's done with Toronto, opens the cabin door, and steps out onto the tarmac. We investigate whether he thought he was Yosemite Sam or just had a serious spatial reckoning problem.The "Angel Box" Girl: A South Korean model hits the streets of Gangnam in a cardboard box inviting strangers to reach in for a "sample." Is it marketing, or just a really expensive way to get a year in jail?Grok's Dietary Guidance: RFK Jr. launches realfood.gov with an AI chatbot, and the American public immediately asks which "healthy" foods can be comfortably inserted into... well, the Department of Health is reaching for the industrial sanitizer.The IRS & Shiba Inu: Can you pay your taxes in dog-themed crypto? One Ohio man tried. The IRS responded with a "polite" SWAT team.Connect with us:

Forget political commentary—Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are diving into the "deep towel game" and the unexpected biological security grids of rural England. From resort conspiracies involving terry cloth elephants to high-stakes baccarat in ship laundry rooms, this episode proves that reality is much weirder than anything we could make up.We're breaking down the latest "investigative" nonsense about towel origami being a secret code for the elite, before pivoting to some truly legendary animal stories.In this episode:The Towel Cabal: Is your hotel swan a biometric signaling device marking you as "highly liquid," or just a creative way to say they cleaned the bathroom?King of the Shelter: The rescue dog in Arizona who busted out his "cronies" for a midnight snack of Fruity Pebbles and a standoff with the police.Llama Special Forces: A tobacco thief in Derbyshire finds out why you never trespass in a field guarded by eight llamas who laugh at your life choices.The Welsh Tidy Mouse: Meet the 75-year-old retired postman whose shed is cleaned every night by a mouse with a superhero complex and zero tolerance for clutter.Algo and his Rhythms: Why you should like, subscribe, and ring the bell to appease the digital gods (and why Tony thinks Ben Affleck was involved).Connect with us:

Is the offensive line playing in "beginner mode," or is the defense just that good? Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the grit and grind of the big game, where the battle in the trenches actually determined the winner. From the tactical brilliance of defensive fronts to a certain Seattle running back with serious wheels, we're cutting through the "cheese" to get to the heart of football.But it's not all sports. We're diving into the culinary madness of the $180 "LX Hammer" Burger. Does blue cheese fondue and a bone-in beef shank justify that price tag, or is it just a "toxic waste dump in Flavortown"?In this episode:The Trenches: Why the nine people up front are the only ones who actually win football games—and why everything else is just show and tell.Olympic Highlights: Gold medals in bobsledding, legendary cross-country skiing kicks, and the historic USA/Canada women's hockey rivalry that never disappoints.Wackadoodle Tech & News: An AI bot that founded its own religion (Crustafarianism) while its owner slept, the Olympic village condom shortage, and the boxer who literally had his hair punched off.Listener Mailbag: Star Trek transporter "goop," why influencers are a foot-up-the-backside away from being useful, and the inevitable mention of Mel Brooks.Connect with us:

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Grab your favorite (legal) stimulant and buckle up. In episode #1039, Scott and Tony dive into the "chintzy" Olympic medals, the mystery of the curling power play, and why the EU is trying to be the arbiter of everything good and ungood.In this episode:The Great Coffee Prohibition: From Sultan Murad IV's lethal coffee house raids to Frederick the Great's "Coffee Sniffers" (Kaffe Schnuffler), we look at a time when your morning brew could get you executed.The World's Ugliest Lawn: Meet Kathleen Murray, the woman who let Bandicoots and a missing lawnmower lead her to global victory.Sleep Posture Perils: Are you a "Mountain Climber" or a "Rotisserie Chicken"? Why your sleeping position determines your medical future (and your spouse's patience).The Human Whistle: The record-breaking 44.1 decibel nose whistle from Mississauga. Is it talent, or just a very loud obstruction?Special Thanks to our Belgian friends: We love your waffles and chocolate, even if we're confused about your horses.Connect with the show:Got a conundrum, a bit of snark, or a story of your own?Leave a comment below or email us at: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #SatirePodcast #CoffeeHistory #UgliestLawn #SleepScience #NoseWhistle #Comedy #StrangeNews

In this week's mailbag, the guys tackle the pressing issues no one else is brave (or bored) enough to discuss. From the "Ok-ish" Super Bowl and the tragedy of missing the Budweiser Clydesdales to why Star Trek is the only sci-fi that isn't a Dickensian nightmare, we're covering it all.Plus, we sit down for an exclusive "interview" with the Universe itself (Dr. Cosmo Void) to find out why it creates oxygen just for you to sigh loudly.In this episode:The Big Game: Why the NFL wants 40-38 but gave us a "defensive struggle" instead.Sci-Fi Tiers: Why Zoe Saldaña is the queen of the galaxy and Star Trek's weirdly sunny outlook.Mailbag Chaos: The EU's Digital Services Act vs. curvy bananas, mascot disrespect, and the dangers of Frenchmen with WWI artillery shells.Life Pro Tip: Never try to put on socks while standing up. The Universe will shut you down.Support the show!If you enjoyed our "truth-adjacent" commentary, hit the like button and subscribe. It's the only way to keep the algorithmic purity bureaucrats at bay.#ComedyPodcast #SuperBowl #StarTrek #Mailbag #Satire #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #ZoeSaldana #NFL

Welcome to This is True Really News Episode 1038! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the headlines that are 100% true—as far as you know.In this episode:Alien Teleportation or Grand Theft Auto? A Florida man claims extraterrestrials teleported him into a stolen BMW. We discuss the finer points of "quantum entanglement" and alien car theft rings.Cleanup on Aisle 4: A Texas "cowboy influencer" takes his horse on a shopping spree through Target. It was all smiles until the 1,000-pound animal left a few "steaming souvenirs" on the polished floors.The Naked Truth: A 36-year-old joyrides a stolen boat on the Hudson River—completely nude. His subsequent hospital escape involving a doctor's lab coat and no shoes is the stuff of surveillance legend.Medieval Evictions: Meet James Jacobs, the MMA fighter running a "Squatter Removal" business in Oakland. His secret weapon? Becoming the squatter's legal roommate while wielding a four-foot samurai sword.SUBMIT A STORY:Got a headline we missed or a question for the hosts?Email us: titr@netradio.networkSUPPORT THE SHOW:Like, subscribe, and follow! If you're on YouTube, click that bell icon to stay notified of our latest truth-adjacent content.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITR #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #TargetHorse #SamuraiEviction #WeirdNews #Satire

Welcome to This is True Really News Episode 1037! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the headlines that are 100% true—as far as you know.In this episode:The "Brussels Effect": The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) is acting as the world's digital janitor. We discuss how "managed joy" and "algorithmic purity" are replacing pesky things like opinions and satire.Scotty's Castle Reopens: After 10 years of repairs from (ironically) flooding in the desert, this legendary Death Valley landmark is back. We look at the con man, the millionaire, and the fake gold mine that started it all.A Literal Bombshell: A routine surgery in France turns into a bomb squad emergency when a patient arrives with a live World War I artillery shell lodged in a... very southern location.Mascot Mayhem: Breaking down why the Lakers' Jackson Hayes was suspended for taking out his frustrations on the Wizards' mascot.SUBMIT A STORY:Got a headline we missed or a question for the hosts?Email us: TITR@netradio.networkSUPPORT THE SHOW:Like, subscribe, and follow to help us keep the "systemic risks" coming!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITR #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #DigitalServicesAct #DeathValley #WeirdNews #Satire

Welcome to This is True Really News Mailbag 218! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive back into the "silky abyss" of the mailbag to discuss the weirdest news and most bizarre legal restrictions from around the globe.In this episode:The UK's "Pathways" Game: Is researching immigration statistics really a gateway to a counterterrorism referral?Illegal Spuds & Dancing Bans: Why you can't have 50kg of potatoes in Australia or dance after midnight in (pre-2015) Japan.Guitar Assault: The story of a man sentenced for hitting his friend with a guitar over a wrong chord in an Eagles song. (Pro tip: It's always the A minor).The LEGO Crocs Jingle: A sneak peek at the new "construction site" footwear anthem coming to New Music Monday.Listener Mail: We catch up with Janet the 56-year-old gamer and discuss the perils of "noodling" barehanded for catfish.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #LegoCrocs #WeirdNews

Coast Guard opens recruiting office in landlocked Nebraska, Lego and Crocs team up for the most controversial footwear collaboration ever, a woman gets impaled by a metal rod on LA freeway, and a Louisiana man legally registers a potato as a firearm silencer with the ATF. You can't make this stuff up!This Is True Really News brings you the oddest verified news stories with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. From bizarre government decisions toProduct collaborations nobody asked for, we cover the stories that make you question reality.In this episode we discuss the US Coast Guard's expansion into America's heartland, the psychological warfare of Lego-studded Crocs, a freeway javelin incident that defies explanation, and how one man exploited an ATF loophole to turn a Russet potato into federally regulated equipment.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, and share This Is True Really News with friends who appreciate the absurdity of real life. Send us your story suggestions at TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #OddNews #WeirdNews #CoastGuard #LegoCrocs #ATF #BizarreNews #TrueStories #ComedyPodcast #NewsCommentary #RealNews #StrangeButTrue

Scientists discover mammals can breathe through their intestines, a Louisiana woman claims to be a mermaid while trespassing naked, and a priest allegedly fakes raffle winners. This Is True Really News hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's strangest verified stories with their signature humor.In this episode: Japanese researchers confirm cloacal respiration in mammals, opening new medical possibilities for respiratory failure patients. A Pennsylvania priest faces investigation for allegedly fabricating Corvette raffle winners. A Slidell, Louisiana woman is arrested after being found naked in a private pond, claiming she was "trying to be a mermaid." Plus, a German driver gets caught doing 199 mph in a 75 mph zone on the Autobahn.This Is True Really News brings you bizarre but verified news stories from around the world, delivered with wit and skepticism. Like, subscribe, and follow for your weekly dose of reality that's 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 comments, questions, or story suggestions to: TITR@netradio.net#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #BizarreScience #TrueStories #ComedyPodcast #StrangeNews #RealNews #Podcast2025 #FunnyNews #OddNews

Robot meets train in Miami, Net Radio memories flood back, and USB cables still hate us all. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into mailbag stories including a food delivery robot's unfortunate encounter with a Brightline train, nostalgic memories from the Net Radio days of the 90s, and cosmic wisdom about USB orientation. Plus, the debut of "Body Zone" - the jingle nobody asked for but everyone gets stuck with.In this episode of This Is True Really News Mailbag, the hosts discuss delivery robot disasters, share listener feedback about the legendary Net Radio service from the dial-up era, and ponder life's greatest mysteries like why USB cables require three attempts. Featuring commentary on sea shanty parodies, dental adventures, and the glitch in the matrix that is humanity.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #Mailbag #RobotFail #NetRadio #90sNostalgia #DeliveryRobot #USBProblems #Podcast #Comedy #WeirdNews #Miami #Technology

A brutal youth hockey brawl in Hershey, PA has authorities investigating 48-inch-tall "enforcers" who turned Mites on Ice into a scene from Slapshot. Plus, Chinese astronauts hear mysterious knocking in the vacuum of space, a Pennsylvania man is arrested for hoarding 100+ human remains from cemetery mausoleums, and a woman literally chews through police car padding after arrest. Norwegian ski jumpers caught cheating at Winter Olympics, and Olympic administrative drama keeps American veteran out while Canadian gets in.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's strangest true news stories with their signature wit and commentary. From grave robbers to space mysteries to pint-sized hockey violence, 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=1#ThisIsTrue #TrueNews #HockeyFight #YouthHockey #SpaceMystery #TrueStories #WeirdNews #NewsCommentary #Podcast #TrueCrime #CemeteryTheft #WinterOlympics #SkiJumping #HersheyBears #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #ReallyNews #StrangeNews #OddNews #Newshumor

Airlines are set to save nearly $600 million this year thanks to weight loss drugs making passengers lighter—but don't expect your ticket prices to drop! Meanwhile, Rhode Island debates removing Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves headquarters, a Polish general gets fired for accidentally leaving anti-tank mines at an IKEA warehouse, and a Florida deputy handcuffs a runaway emu's legs after a dramatic chase.Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the week's strangest verified news stories with their signature wit and commentary. From fuel cost savings through pharmaceutical side effects to military logistics disasters involving Swedish furniture stores, this episode covers the bizarre true stories making headlines.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1This Is True Really News delivers weekly updates on the most unusual verified news stories from around the world. Like, subscribe, and follow for more unbelievable but true news coverage!Email us your story suggestions: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #Airlines #Ozempic #MrPotatoHead #RhodeIsland #Poland #IKEA #Florida #EmuArrest #TrueNews #Comedy #NewsCommentary #Episode1033

This Is True Really News Mailbag episode 216 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! Janet (no relation to Cooper) Cupp dominates the comments section while Scot and Tony discuss delayed cargo deliveries, the Harvard morgue body parts scandal sentencing, and preview Monday's new sea shanty about 400 pairs of Victorian boots washing ashore 150 years late.Highlights include updates on Cedric and Denise Lodge's sentencing for selling human remains from Harvard Medical School's morgue, cosmic wisdom from Dr. Cosmo Void about what the universe is trying to tell us, debates about reheating coffee, Big Bang Theory comedy moments, and extensive listener comments covering everything from Minnesota time travelers to exploding toilets.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 deliver weekly weird news, strange stories, and listener mailbag responses every week.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #WeirdNews #TrueNews #PodcastHighlights #StrangeNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #SeaShanty #VictorianBoots #NewsCommentary

Riders stranded on the DC Rivals HyperCoaster were forced to evacuate on foot after a loose scarf tangled in the wheel. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes discuss the amusement park nightmare before diving into a massive AI fail at a Florida middle school, where the "Zero Eyes" weapon detection system mistook a student's bass clarinet for a rifle, triggering a police raid. Plus, we cover a watermelon assault in a New Hampshire supermarket and Sheriff Grady Judd's arrest of a man wearing a red lace bra who concealed a loaded handgun inside a silicone breast prosthetic.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at Link: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #RollerCoasterFail #AIFail #ZeroEyes #FloridaMan #GradyJudd #WeirdNews #TrueCrime #Podcast #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #SchoolSafety #MarketBasket #ConcealedCarry

Is the viral trend of sniffing farts to prevent Alzheimer's real science or just hot air? Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes debunk the hydrogen sulfide brainpower myth and explain why "trouser trumpets" won't get you a PhD. Then, we expose the gruesome true crime details of Cedric Lodge and the Harvard Medical School morgue trafficking scheme. Finally, we review the baffling 2025 ER data on "foreign objects" removed from patients—featuring corncob holders, beard clippers, and a mysterious thermos.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at Link: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #HarvardScandal #WeirdNews #MedicalMyths #CedricLodge #TrueCrimeCommunity #ERStories #ForeignObjects #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #ComedyPodcast #ViralDebunk

Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for a jam-packed Mailbag edition of This Is True Really News! In Episode 215, we break down the story of a Florida postal worker who took package protection way too far by running a kid off the road. We also look at the chaos in St. Louis where loose monkeys and AI-generated hoaxes are confusing officials, and laugh at a tennis pro who celebrated his Australian Open win before the match was actually over.The guys also discuss the supreme irony of a breathalyzer designer getting busted for a DUI, a prudish chatbot at Virgin Money, and the physics of "square tires" in freezing temperatures. Plus, we dive into a heavy dose of pop culture banter covering Firefly, Fallout, Justified, and the cancellation of Moonhaven. Finally, we tease next week's New Music Monday track from The Tipsy T-Cells.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at Link: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#WeirdNews #FloridaMan #StLouis #Podcast #Comedy #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #Fail #Entertainment #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Justified #Fallout #SciFi

Armed robbers in Colorado had their getaway car stolen mid-heist, leaving them stranded! Meanwhile, a woman discovers after 44 years that a hospital sperm mix-up means her biological father is a complete stranger – now a $17 million lawsuit. PLUS: Criminal hires Uber as getaway driver (police say thanks!), and Minnesota's DHS caught backdating documents in a massive grant fraud scandal.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the most bizarre true news stories you won't believe actually happened – from botched robberies to government corruption that reads like satire.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1

This Is True Really News Episode 1029 brings you the most absurd real news stories of the week! Minnesota Department of Human Services employees caught backdating documents to cover up a $672,000 fraud scheme, plus not one but TWO Bass Pro Shop incidents involving stolen fish and naked aquarium diving.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver satirical commentary on:Minnesota DHS workers fabricating oversight documents and backdating approvalsA grant manager who approved $672K payment then immediately joined that companyFlorida man stealing a 50-pound tarpon from Bass Pro Shop's indoor pondAlabama man crashing his car, stripping naked, and cannonballing into Bass Pro Shop aquariumThe bizarre history of a WWI German soldier's bacteria that became a modern probioticGet your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: [LINK]This Is True Really News covers the strangest verified news stories with humor and wit. All stories are real - really! Subscribe for weekly episodes of unbelievable but true current events, government absurdity, and Florida Man adventures.Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony VerkinnesEmail: TITR@NetRadio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #RealNews #MinnesotaNews #BassProShop #GovernmentFraud #FloridaMan #AlabamaMan #NewsCommentary #SatiricalNews #TrueStories #Podcast #Episode1029Claude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. Sonnet 4.5

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 214 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. The guys dive into Minnesota's Department of Human Services audit scandal, discuss a Moscow cooking studio incident involving a dangerous liquid nitrogen cocktail that sent a man to emergency surgery, and debate socialism, AI-generated content, and the state of modern politics. Plus: George Washington's refusal to be king, Minnesota senators, and why you should stick with bartenders named Joe instead of mixologists.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug atLink: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony VerkinnesTopics covered:Minnesota DHS audit controversyLiquid nitrogen cocktail safety warningPolitical commentary on 21st century presidentsGeorge Washington's legacy and constitutional intentSenate appointment historyGen Z slang: "slop" and AI-generated contentCuba and socialism debateHoliday party safety#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #MinnesotaPolitics #LiquidNitrogen #CocktailSafety #PoliticalCommentary #Mailbag #NewsCommentary #GeorgeWashington #AIContent #GenZ #Socialism #ConservativePodcast

This Is True Really News Episode 1028 brings you the wildest real news stories with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!In this episode: A Florida man sues Dunkin' Donuts after a toilet explosion leaves him traumatized and covered in debris. Denmark's Post Nord officially ends 400 years of mail delivery as the country goes nearly 100% digital, selling off 1,500 iconic red post boxes. A restaurant group in South Bend, Indiana tries to avoid automatic gratuity by splitting their party—things escalate quickly with crayons and pepper spray. Plus, volunteers in Wales discover hundreds of Victorian-era hobnailed boots from a 150-year-old shipwreck washing ashore at Ogmore by Sea.All the news you're about to hear is true. Really? As far as you know!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=1Send your comments to: titr@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #FloridaMan #ToiletExplosion #DenmarkMail #PostalService #RestaurantDrama #VictorianBoots #Shipwreck #FunnyNews #TrueStories #ComedyNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #RealNews #BizarreStories

he criminal underworld has gone upscale! A $400,000 lobster shipment vanishes en route to Minnesota Costco stores, leaving the FBI hunting sophisticated thieves who now face a ticking clock—and 58 boxes worth of very angry crustaceans needing immediate attention.Meanwhile in London, a bomb squad robot gets deployed to Parliament for what turns out to be the most British emergency ever: unsent Christmas cards. The Metropolitan Police shut down Westminster over a box labeled "most urgent" containing nothing but holiday greetings.Plus, Lake Superior State University releases their 50th annual Banished Words List, and the mysterious Gen Z phrase "6-7" takes the top spot. We dive into overused slang, discuss why "my bad" and "reach out" won't die, and explore America's complicated relationship with New Year's resolutions (spoiler: 80% fail by mid-February).Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver all the news that's 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=1Like, subscribe, and follow to make the algorithms happy. Leave your questions, comments, conundrums, or epic snarks in the comments!Email: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #LobsterHeist #FBIInvestigation #ParliamentBombSquad #LondonNews #BanishedWords #GenZSlang #NewYearsResolutions #TrueCrime #WeirdNews #ComedyPodcast #NewsCommentary

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 213 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. Scot celebrates his epic snoop victory while Tony recovers from a late-night Stranger Things binge. The guys dive into the Zootopia 2 blue viper pet craze sweeping China, a drunken Salvation Army bell ringer's tripod assault at a Florida Publix, and hilarious listener comments about crotch pots, Denmark stains, and signed Bibles. Plus: New Music Monday previews "I Can't Take Him Anywhere" by The Hidden Valleys, Google age revelations, and why minus 40 is just "40 below" in the Midwest.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at Link: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #Comedy #WeirdNews #Zootopia2 #Florida #Mailbag #PodcastHighlights #FunnyNews #ListenerComments #NewMusicMonday #ComedyPodcast #TrueCrime #Entertainment

Welcome to This Is True Really News Episode 1026 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! This week's bizarre but true stories include a Florida woman suing Hershey's for $5 million over missing jack-o-lantern faces on Reese's pumpkins, the surprising secrets behind artistic genius (spoiler: stop bathing and carry a gun like Picasso), a Good Samaritan who rescued an injured raccoon only to get bitten and discover it had rabies, and a massive sinkhole in Shropshire that literally drained an entire canal and swallowed boats while residents slept.From litigious candy complaints to Renaissance masters who never bathed, from wildlife rescue gone wrong to geological disasters, we cover all the news that's true—really! Get the real stories behind Michelangelo's legendary body odor, Caravaggio's sword fights, and why Pablo Picasso shot blanks at art critics.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BizarreNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #RaccoonAttack #Rabies #SinkholeDisaster #FrivolousLawsuit #ReesesPumpkin #HersheysLawsuit #ArtistSecrets #Michelangelo #Picasso #CanalCollapse #Shropshire #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #ComedyPodcast #NewsCommentary #StrangeButTrue #RealNews

Get vaccinated with beer, smell like root beer, and discover why hiding in a nativity scene is a bad idea. This Is True Really News Episode 1025 brings you the week's most absurd real news stories.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes cover a retired researcher who created a vaccine beer that actually works (FDA approval pending), Mug Root Beer's bizarre "Daddy's Home" cologne launch, an Italian fugitive caught hiding in a town's nativity display, and a camel that kicked an audience member during a megachurch Christmas show in Houston.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=1Email the show: titr@netradio.networkLike, subscribe, and follow for more weird but true news stories every week!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueNews #FunnyNews #VaccineBeer #MugRootBeer #NativityScene #ChristmasNews #RealNews #Comedy #NewsCommentary #PodcastHighlights #AbsurdNews #BizarreNews

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the 2025 Christmas food rankings—from standing rib roast to peppermint bark debates! We discover a hilariously "signed" Bible in a bookstore, expose a San Diego parking officer caught faking tickets on Tesla's sentry cam, and debate the wildest typo ever: "We prostitute shoplifters." Plus, Virginia's ABC liquor stores explained, baseball legends like Freddie Lynn and Ty Cobb, and why you DON'T want a crotch pot for cooking. From lasagna traditions to concussion protocol in wrestling, 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=1Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the funniest, most bizarre real news stories with commentary that'll have you laughing out loud. Subscribe for weekly episodes of This Is True Really News and join our community of truth-seekers who appreciate the absurd side of reality!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag212 #ChristmasFoods #ParkingTicketScam #TeslaSentryCam #FunnyNews #ComedyPodcast #RealNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Podcast2025 #ChristmasTraditions #SignedBible #ShoplifterFail

A prison escapee steals 10 Corvettes worth $1.25 million for a "ride home" and an experienced hiker discovers quicksand is still real in Utah's Arches National Park. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's most bizarre true stories including drone-delivered prison feasts, a 7,000-nutcracker museum, and why your childhood quicksand fears weren't completely irrational.This week's headlines: Car thief takes entire dealership on wheels after being released from prison, hiker gets stuck thigh-deep in freezing quicksand and rescued by drone, correctional facility intercepts holiday crab dinner delivery via drone, 101-year-old woman's nutcracker collection becomes world-famous museum.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 all the news that's true... really, as far as you know.Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for notifications when new episodes drop. Leave your comments below or email us at TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BizarreNews #TrueStories #CorvetteStealer #QuicksandRescue #WeirdNews #FunnyNews #TrueCrime #Comedy #NewsCommentary #Podcast #Episode1024

This Is True Really News Episode 1023 brings you the strangest stories from around the world! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the bizarre origin of Eggo waffles - originally called "Fraffles" by the Dorsa brothers in the 1950s until customers rejected the name. Discover why Belgian authorities are searching for a stolen faceless Baby Jesus nativity figure that sparked social media controversy. Learn about the Crotch Pot, a real hiking product that uses body heat to cook your meals while you hike (yes, really). Plus, a New Zealand jewelry heist takes an uncomfortable turn when a thief swallows a $33,000 Fabergé octopus pendant and police wait for nature to take its course.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=1Have a weird news story, question, or comment? Email us at TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #PodcastHighlights #BizarreNews #EggoWaffles #Fraffles #StrangerThings #BelgiumNews #HikingGear #NewZealand #FabergeEgg #JewelryTheft #FunnyNews #ComedyPodcast #TrueCrime #OddNews #RealNews #PodcastClips