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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

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into Mailbag 211 with wild stories and listener feedback! An Italian man dressed as his dead mother to collect retirement checks for years in a real-life Mrs. Doubtfire scam. The hosts debate classic Christmas movies like Miracle on 34th Street, share awkward Top Secret rental stories, and read hilarious letters from listeners including Jessica Thompson's shower response and nerdy dog mom's random video discovery. Plus: back-to-school knife displays, Hollywood streaming concerns, and the shrinking Hulk phenomenon.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 Verkinnes bring you bizarre news, listener mail, and comedic commentary every episode. Subscribe for weekly updates on the strange but true stories that make headlines!New to the show? Check out our previous mailbag episodes and news roundups. We cover everything from fraud schemes to pop culture debates with humor and honest reactions.#ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #Mailbag211 #PodcastHighlights #BizarreNews #ItalianScam #ChristmasMovies #ListenerMail #ComedyPodcast #TrueStories #NewsPodcast #FraudStories #PodcastCommunity #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

A drunk raccoon passes out in a Virginia liquor store after sampling rum, moonshine, and peanut butter whiskey! Plus, a Trump wax figure gets pulled from display in San Antonio after visitors kept attacking it, and a Good Samaritan's raccoon rescue goes horribly wrong when the animal tests positive for rabies. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the weirdest real news stories, including hilarious embarrassing moments from listeners.This week's stories include a booze-loving raccoon breaking into an ABC liquor store, Louis Tussaud's Wax Works removing their Donald Trump figure after repeated public beatings, a Georgian man learning why you shouldn't rescue wild raccoons, and cringe-worthy dating disasters involving ranch dressing and unfortunate bodily functions.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Email us your stories: titr@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #FunnyNews #WeirdNews #RaccoonStories #TrumpWaxFigure #ViralNews #ComedyPodcast #RealNews #FunnyStories #WaxMuseum #AnimalStories #EmbarrassingMoments #NewsComedy #PodcastHighlights #TrueStories

Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed carnivores, teens think journalism is boring and fake, and the latest wellness trend claims your toilet is facing the wrong direction. Welcome to This Is True Really News Episode 1021 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!In this episode: A Danish zoo stirs controversy by requesting unwanted pets as food for their predators, raising questions about zoo ethics and the circle of life. A survey reveals American teens think journalists are biased, fake, and boring—bad news for aspiring reporters. Plus, TikTok's latest health hack claims the direction your toilet faces affects your digestion (spoiler: it's based on a study about dogs). We also cover workplace Christmas party disasters and why getting drunk with coworkers can end your career.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 for more news that's true... really! Send your questions, comments, or stories to TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITR #NewsCommentary #DanishZoo #Journalism #TikTokTrends #WeirdNews #PodcastHighlights #MediaLiteracy #WorkplaceStories #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

This Is True Really News Mailbag episode 210 features hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes answering viewer questions, sharing listener feedback, and diving into the most bizarre, hilarious, and thought-provoking stories from their audience. From quirky news submissions to behind-the-scenes insights about the show, this mailbag episode delivers the perfect blend of commentary, satire, and community interaction that TITRN fans love.Join Scot and Tony as they read through viewer emails, respond to comments, and discuss the weird and wonderful world of news that makes you think—and laugh. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to This Is True Really News, this mailbag episode showcases what makes the TITRN community so special.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Subscribe for more This Is True Really News content including weekly episodes, New Newsic Mondays, and special mailbag editions where we connect with our amazing audience—our "Titters"!Hosts: Scot Combs & Tony VerkinnesThis Is True Really News brings you news commentary with humor, skepticism, and a healthy dose of reality. We cover everything from bizarre local stories to national headlines, always with our unique perspective and satirical edge.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TITRN #Mailbag210 #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #NewsCommentary #Podcast #ViewerQuestions #Satire #NewsAnalysis #PodcastCommunity

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the most absurd real news stories you'll hear today! Episode 1019 features a military-grade manhunt for an escaped reindeer named Buddy involving police, Coast Guard, and the Royal Marines. We've got people stuck in the strangest places imaginable - from rabbit cages to washing machines to traffic cones. Plus, a UK man gets arrested for posting a vacation photo from a Florida gun range on LinkedIn. You can't make this stuff up!This Is True Really News brings you verified bizarre stories from around the world with Scot and Tony's hilarious commentary. Every story is real, documented, and absolutely ridiculous. From festival mishaps in Merseyside to Americans getting stuck in ATM rooms, we cover the news that makes you question humanity while laughing the entire time.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Send your stories, questions, or comments to: TITR@netradio.networkLike, subscribe, and follow for more unbelievable true news stories!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #BizarreNews #FunnyNews #RealNews #ComedyPodcast #WeirdNews #TrueStories #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #AbsurdNews #ReindeerRescue #UKPolice #StuckInWeirdPlaces #Episode1019

Join hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for this hilarious episode featuring the legendary Pete Stevens snowmobile story that landed him on national TV, plus listener reactions to KFC's finger-licking good toothpaste disaster!What's Inside:The infamous Pete Stevens hospital escape story that got him on a reality showDetroit's 15-year-delayed RoboCop statue finally arrivesAdolf Hitler cruising to victory (not who you think!)KFC toothpaste reactions from horrified listenersCharlie Chaplin connections and Hollywood historyWhy weebles wobble but Pete Stevens falls downIce accidents, broken ankles, and knee scootersScot and Tony deliver their signature blend of comedy, commentary, and chaos in this episode packed with memorable moments. From Broadway musicals about savory spit to Buddhist temples with coffins, no topic is too bizarre for This Is True Really News. 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 #PeteStevens #Comedy #Podcast #FunnyStories #RadioPersonalities #KFCToothpaste #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #HumorPodcast #TrueStories

This Is True Really News Episode 1018 brings you the wildest workplace party disaster ever at Taco Bell, complete with covered cameras, guacamole bowls used in ways they shouldn't be, and serious consequences. Plus, police arrest Chuck E. Cheese himself during a kid's party for credit card fraud, a woman discovers she's allergic to Christmas trees with 7% of people suffering from "Christmas Tree Syndrome," and KFC launches fried chicken flavored toothpaste that sold out in 48 hours for $13 a tube.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver these bizarre but true stories with their signature comedy commentary. From California workplace incidents to Florida mascot arrests, holiday allergies to the most questionable product launches in corporate history, 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=1Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for notifications! Send your comments, pictures, or stories to titr@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TacoBell #ChuckECheese #WeirdNews #ComedyPodcast #TrueStories #KFC #ChristmasTreeSyndrome #WorkplaceStories #FloridaMan #BizarreNews #FunnyNews #Podcast2024

This Is True Really News Episode 1017 brings you the wildest real stories you won't believe! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the U-238 Atomic Energy Lab - a 1950s toy that actually contained radioactive uranium, an AI teddy bear named Kuma teaching kids about kinks and knives, a Swedish musician training an octopus to play piano with crabs as motivation, and brothers who found a Superman No. 1 comic in their mom's attic that sold for over $9 million!From dangerous vintage toys to kinky AI companions, octopus pianists, and comic book treasures - this episode has it all. Join Scot and Tony as they explore these bizarre but true news stories with their signature humor and commentary.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 for more unbelievable true news stories! Have a story, question, or comment? Send it to TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #RadioactiveToys #AITeddyBear #OctopusPiano #SupermanComic #VintageComics #DangerousToys #TrueNews #BizarreStories #RealNews #PodcastHighlights

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes tackle the wildest true stories in Mailbag Episode 208! A Thai woman wakes up in her coffin right before cremation—just like Monty Python predicted. Plus, the hosts dive into Klingon pop music (yes, it's real), Star Trek references, and listener feedback about inappropriate ambulance songs.This week's highlights include the Hamilton bus meander saga, bizarre headline mix-ups, and why you should never trust your brother to check if you're actually dead. The guys also discuss Emily Blunt's accent magic, John Krasinski's American habits, and which songs definitely shouldn't play during medical emergencies.Coming Monday: The folk-country ballad "The Great Hamilton Bus Meander" performed by Expired Pass!Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Join the conversation and send your comments for future mailbag episodes. Thanks to Janet Cop and Jessica Thompson for writing in!New episodes drop every week featuring bizarre news, pop culture deep dives, and plenty of tangents that somehow all make sense.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag208 #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #TrueStories #KlingonPop #StarTrek #MontyPython #Podcast #Comedy #News #ThailandNews #HamiltonBus

This Is True Really News Episode 1016 brings you the strangest stories you won't believe are real! A French horn player performs solo concerts in Antarctica at -21°C, a man steals a city bus for a joyride but keeps picking up passengers and making stops, and a mysterious gingerbread man appears at doorsteps in Virginia. Plus, the fascinating medical condition called "wandering spleen" and the most bizarre police blotter reports you've ever heard.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into these incredible true stories with their signature humor and commentary. From suspicious pumpkin circumstances to bear spray deployment in a "situationship," 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=1Featured Stories:Natalie Payne's Antarctic musical journeyHamilton bus theft with customer serviceThe mysterious gingerbread man visitorFlathead Beacon Police Blotter highlightsAll the news you're about to hear is true. Really? As far as you know.Contact us: titr@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #Comedy #NewsCommentary #Antarctica #BizarreNews #PodcastHighlights #FunnyNews #RealStories

Russia's first AI humanoid robot crashes spectacularly on stage, England's annual flaming tar barrel tradition continues after 400+ years, and a disgraced Spanish soccer official gets pelted with eggs by his own uncle. Plus hilarious autocorrect fails that prove AI won't be taking over anytime soon!This week on This Is True Really News, hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the wildest real news stories you won't believe are true. From Russia's embarrassing robotics debut (complete with Rocky theme music) to the centuries-old tradition of carrying flaming barrels through British streets, we've got the bizarre stories that make you question humanity.Featured stories include the historic Ottery St. Mary tar barrel event, IDOL robot's catastrophic stage failure, and Luis Rubiales' book tour gone wrong. We also share reader-submitted autocorrect disasters that had us crying with laughter.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Join the conversation! Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for weekly doses of true news that's stranger than fiction. Got a story or comment? Email us at titr@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #RussianRobot #TarBarrels #AutocorrectFails #RealNews #BizarreNews #ComedyPodcast #TrueStories #Russia #England #Spain #FunnyNews #Podcast

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 207 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. A wild ride through bizarre news stories including a Purdue student covered head-to-toe in peanut butter, a man accidentally shot in the back by his dog during gun cleaning, and a hilarious discussion about songs you should never play in an ambulance.Highlights include listener feedback on British drains, the Fishmongers' hit song "Suspicious Salmon Circumstances," and updates on Cooper Kupp. Plus, the debut announcement of the 1980s Klingon pop sensation Qapla!'s hit "Me and My Bat'leth" coming Monday!Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Subscribe to This Is True Really News for more entertaining commentary on the week's weirdest stories!Hosts: Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes#ThisIsTrue #WeirdNews #TrueStories #Podcast #Comedy #BizarreNews #Mailbag #NewsCommentary #FunnyPodcast #PeanutButterMan #AmbulanceSongs #KlingonPop #PurdueUniversity #GunSafety #ComedyPodcast #NewsAndPolitics

Uber driver becomes police informant after passenger asks for a hitman, ambulance thief drives straight to sheriff's office, and British kids start sounding American thanks to YouTube and TikTok. Plus: WWI ocean liners battle while disguised as each other in the most awkward naval engagement ever!This Is True Really News with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes brings you bizarre but true stories from history and current events. This week's episode features incompetent criminals, linguistic evolution, and maritime mishaps that prove truth really is stranger than fiction.Stories in this episode:Kenyan executive's failed hitman plot via Uber driver in ConnecticutBritish school children adopting American vocabulary from social mediaFlorida man steals ambulance, drives it to police headquartersWWI naval battle: SMS Cap Trafalgar vs RMS Carmania (while disguised as each other)Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more unbelievable true stories! Leave your comments and send us stories at TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #TrueCrime #FailedCriminals #UberStories #NavalHistory #WWI #BritishVsAmerican #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #NewsCommentary #StrangeButTrue

Unbelievable but true news stories! A South African pastor claims healing powers through flatulence, a Russian man flies internationally without a ticket, a naked Brooklyn man steals a sailboat, and shoplifters try using expired coupons as a legal defense. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the weirdest real news you won't believe actually happened.This Is True Really News brings you the most bizarre, shocking, and hilarious verified news stories from around the world. If it sounds too crazy to be true, we've got the receipts!Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, and ring the bell for weekly doses of the world's strangest true stories!Send your questions, comments, or story suggestions to: TITR@netradio.network#TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #FunnyNews #StrangeButTrue #RealNewsStories #PodcastHighlights #UnbelievableNews #ComedyPodcast #NewsPodcast #WTFNews #CrazyNews #ActualNews

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 206 brings you the most absurd stories and commentary you didn't know you needed! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into BBC's collapse, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's complete and utter bollocks, and why Brits are refusing to pay their TV licenses.Discover the amazing story of Spike Lee's golden Air Jordan sneakers worth $20,000 found in a Portland donation bin, benefiting the Burnside shelter. Plus, the duo tackles immigration controversies, socialism's predictable failures, and why Venezuela went from the fifth largest economy to complete disaster.Special preview: The Fish Mongers debut their new 60s Brit rock hit "Suspicious Salmon Circumstances" this Monday - inspired by Britain's weirdest laws about handling salmon in suspicious circumstances!Featuring listener comments from Janet Cupp, Simply Jess Is Me, and more discussing Bill Gates, Greta Thunberg, and British immigration policies. The hosts share hilarious childhood stories, debate whether the Rolling Stones have better longevity than The Beatles, and explain why you can't tax your way to prosperity.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag206 #BritishPolitics #KeirStarmer #BBC #GoldenSneakers #SpikeLeeLegendary #PortlandNews #SuspiciousSalmon #BritishLaws #PoliticalCommentary #NewsCommentary #ComedyPodcast #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

Monkey escapes in Spirit Halloween causing chaos, London fines woman for pouring coffee down drain, wild bear politely visits California zoo, and UK bans bottomless sodas at Nando's! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the bizarre news stories that make you question reality.In this episode:Spirit Halloween store in Plano, Texas becomes a jungle gym when a diapered monkey escapes his leash and swings from the raftersLondon woman fined £150 for environmental crime of pouring leftover coffee down a street drainWild black bear drops by Sequoia Park Zoo in California for a friendly visit with resident bearsUK government's new legislation ends bottomless Coca-Cola at Nando's restaurants across EnglandGet your own This is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, and leave us your creative comments! We read them all and love good snark.Email us: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #MonkeyBusiness #UKNews #CaliforniaNews #Halloween #BizarreNews #Comedy #NewsCommentary #PodcastHighlights #FunnyNews #RealNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

This Is True Really News - Episode 1011 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony VerkinnesDiscover bizarre UK laws including illegal armor in Parliament, suspicious salmon handling, and a woman fined for NOT having poop bags! Plus, a Utah farmer crushes his Geo Metro with a 1-ton prize-winning pumpkin, and surprising statistics reveal which US states have the most cheaters (spoiler: it's not what you think).Featured Stories:Ridiculous British laws still on the books1,917-pound pumpkin destroys car after 35 years of serviceUK woman fined £100 for not carrying dog waste bagsWhich US states cheat the most (and least)?What Americans cheat on most - the results may surprise youGet your own This is True Really News coffee mug at:https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Contact the show:Email: TITR@netradio.networkLike, subscribe, and follow for more unbelievable but true news stories!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdLaws #UKLaws #FunnyNews #TrueStories #PodcastHighlights #NewsCommentary #BizarreNews #PumpkinDestruction #CheatingStatistics

This Is True Really News Mailbag episode 205 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. The guys dive into Blaine, Minnesota's October crime statistics (199 crashes on Highway 65!), discuss AI-generated show thumbnails, and explore the absurdity of a British parish council threatening to cancel Christmas lights over Union Jack flags. Plus, heartwarming Halloween trick-or-treaters who replenished an empty candy bowl, Bill Gates backtracking on climate predictions, and more dad jokes than you can shake a stick at.Join Scot and Tony for their unique blend of news commentary, cultural observations, and spontaneous tangents that somehow always circle back to fungaloos. From British parliamentary drama with Keir Starmer getting thrown out of Parliament to memories of creative Halloween candy distribution, this mailbag episode covers it all with the duo's signature irreverent humor.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at Link: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag205 #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #NewsCommentary #BlaineMN #BritishPolitics #KeirStarmer #ChristmasControversy #AIThumbnails #DadJokes #Podcast

Nuclear security worker loses clearance over AI-generated porn on government computer, German company turns Louvre heist into viral marketing gold, and two drunk men have bizarre encounters with venomous snakes - one bites back! Plus Apple's M6 iPad Pro gets vapor chamber cooling technology.This Is True Really News with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes brings you the week's most unbelievable (but totally true) stories. From DOE security breaches to furniture lift heists at the Louvre Museum in Paris, we cover the news that makes you say "wait, what?!"Stories covered: US Department of Energy security clearance revocation, AI-generated pornography scandal, Louvre Museum heist, German company Bacher viral marketing campaign, venomous snake attacks in India and Croatia, black krait snake bite, alcohol poisoning snake, Apple M6 iPad Pro vapor chamber cooling technology.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 unbelievable true news stories! Leave a comment or send longer feedback to titr@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #TrueCrimeNews #WeirdNews #FunnyNews #LouvreHeist #NuclearSecurity #SnakeBite #ViralMarketing #TechNews #AppleiPad #PodcastHighlights

Bill Gates abandons climate catastrophism and embraces measured approach prioritizing human welfare over temperature targets. Albania appoints world's first AI cabinet minister who's now "pregnant" with 83 digital assistants for parliament members. European brothel manager reveals the most disturbing client behavior she's witnessed. Spanish police bust criminal organization that stole over 1100 outdoor chairs from restaurants in just two months.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's most bizarre true news stories with their signature commentary. 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=1Contact: TITR@netradio.network#BillGates #ClimateChange #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernment #Albania #TrueNews #WeirdNews #TITR #NewsCommentary #BizarreNews #TechNews #GlobalWarming #AIMinister #SpainNews #podcast

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes tackle viewer comments on their AI-generated news songs, Papa John's pronunciation controversies, and heated debates about UK cultural tensions. The hosts respond to feedback ranging from hilarious to controversial, including discussions on Keir Starmer's Christmas cancellation video, religious criticism, and feline academics. From lighthearted banter about prostate exams to serious takes on cultural integration, this mailbag episode delivers the unfiltered commentary This Is True Really News fans expect.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 discuss viewer feedback, AI music projects, cultural commentary, and the wildest comments from their audience. No topic is off-limits as they dive into pronunciation debates (Papa-dough vs Papa-do), respond to controversial takes on UK immigration, and celebrate their growing collection of AI-generated news songs.#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag204 #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #AISongs #NewsCommentary #YouTubeMailbag #ViewerComments #UKCulture #NewsParody #PodcastHighlights #AIMusic #ComedyNews

A family fight over pizza at Sam's Club leads to assault charges, Victorian England's forgotten wheelbarrow racing craze gets exposed, and scientists create an odor-free composting toilet using mushroom roots. This week on This Is True Really News with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes, we're covering the stories that are true... really, as far as you know.Stories covered in this episode:Atlanta Sam's Club workers attacked by customers denied late-night pizza serviceThe bizarre history of competitive wheelbarrow racing in Victorian England and how it may have inspired roller derbyOhio woman pleads guilty to calling 911 nearly 400 times over four yearsUniversity of British Columbia develops waterless "mycotoilet" that turns waste into 2,000 liters of fertilizer annuallyGet your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1For longer messages or to bare your soul, email us at TITR@netradio.networkAll the news you're about to hear is true... really, as far as you know!#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #PodcastHighlights #SamsClub #VictorianHistory #Wheelbarrows #FunnyNews #BizarreNews #PedestrianismHistory #CompostingToilet #Sustainability #911Abuse #NewsComedy

Ever wonder what really happens when your brain wakes up? This episode dives into the fascinating science of sleep inertia and why some of us (looking at you, Tony) struggle more than others. Plus, discover how a museum curator fooled everyone with fake Picasso paintings in a women's restroom, and meet Larry Richardson - the cat who gamed Google Scholar to become the world's most cited feline researcher.Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes also cover a Chinese man who used drone surveillance to catch his cheating wife, proving technology is either really helpful or really creepy depending on your perspective. From brain waves to art fraud to academic pranks, this episode has the weird news stories you didn't know you needed.Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to keep the algorithms happy! Leave your comments and questions at TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #SleepScience #ArtFraud #Picasso #GoogleScholar #AcademicPranks #DroneSurveillance #PodcastHighlights #TrueStories #ComedyPodcast