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OK Bud!

Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof

Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof bring you the top news of the week and let you know that everything"s gonna be OK Bud!

comedy

All Episodes

42:38

Episode 67: Sweep the Leg, Taylor Swift!

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2025/05/16

Send us a text Death, fame, and terrible decisions take center stage in this whirlwind episode. We kick things off with the bizarre discovery of human remains near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion. A leg washing up in the ritzy neighborhood of Westerly adds another mysterious body to Rhode Island's growing collection, though authorities insist there's no connection to Swift or evidence of foul play. Meanwhile, the pop star faces unwanted involvement in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldini drama...

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54:10

Episode 66: Baby Chaos and Chimpanzee Hygiene

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2025/05/15

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a toddler crashes a podcast recording? This episode starts with baby Kayden making his OK Bud debut before we dive into a news roundup that's equal parts shocking, bizarre, and oddly fascinating. The Menendez brothers case takes a surprising turn with a new sentence that might actually be good news for the siblings who've already served 35 years behind bars. Family members who once remained silent are now speaking up about the abuse that led to ...

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55:06

Episode 65: Nobody Listens to Jerii

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2025/05/13

Send us a text Wrestling legends, kidnapped tuxedo kings, and sex workers with a mission - this episode of OK Bud takes you on a wild journey through the strangest headlines and most fascinating human stories you won't hear anywhere else. We begin by paying respects to wrestling icon Sabu, the "King of the Death Match," whose recent passing at 60 reminds us of the physical toll entertainment takes on those who put their bodies on the line. Then we uncover the remarkable career of Joseph "Job...

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38:26

Episode 64: Koberger, Nachos, and Generation Z's Sex...

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2025/05/10

Send us a text The worlds of true crime, social trends, and bizarre news collide in this captivating episode as Ben, Jerry, and Kyle take us on a journey through the week's most fascinating stories. We kick things off with disturbing new details in the Brian Koberger case - the Idaho killer who kept bikini photos of his victims and searched for information on "how psychopaths can behave pro-socially." His peculiar musical preference for Britney Spears' "Criminal" adds an unsettling soundtrac...

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56:14

Episode 63: Widow's Fire and Dum Dums

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2025/05/09

Send us a text The world keeps getting weirder, and we're here to make sense of it all. From supernatural encounters to technological controversies, this episode explores the bizarre landscape of human experience in the digital age. We start with the peculiar case of a 75-year-old Long Island widower found with 100 dead cats in his basement. Is this a criminal deserving punishment or an elderly man suffering from mental illness? The lines blur as we examine the circumstances around his anima...

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58:28

Episode 62: Bathroom Bandits and Bong Blunders: Crime...

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2025/05/07

Send us a text What makes a state kinky? According to a new survey, it's a combination of strip clubs, adult toy stores, OnlyFans accounts, and of course, your fetish-related search history. Nevada takes the crown as America's raunchiest state, while Wisconsin residents keep it tame with their top fetish being... socks? From "vor" (fantasizing about being consumed) to "ball busting" (exactly what it sounds like), we break down the surprising regional preferences that define American sexuality...

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43:02

Episode 61: Dead Cats, Wild Conspiracies, and...

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2025/05/06

Send us a text Could New England be harboring a serial killer? Despite law enforcement's adamant denials, the discovery of twelve bodies across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April raises serious questions. We dive into why officials seem more concerned with debunking "online sleuths" than solving these crimes, and what the evidence actually suggests. The stupidity of criminal minds takes center stage when we explore the case of two New Jersey teenagers who de...

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45:42

Episode 60: Furry Bans, Pooping on Cars, and Other...

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2025/05/03

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when someone has an affair with a married person in North Carolina? Apparently, they can be sued for wrecking a home. We kick off this episode exploring the fascinating "Home Wrecker Law" and the case of former NFL player Steve Smith Sr., who's facing a $100,000 lawsuit after an alleged affair with a married woman. The explicit text messages and confrontational phone calls make for a wild story that raises serious questions about personal accountabili...

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46:40

Episode 59: Sperm Lies and Real Crimes

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2025/05/02

Send us a text Heartbreak and betrayal strike as we uncover the devastating truth about the viral "sperm race" sensation that captivated millions. What appeared to be an innovative sporting competition was nothing more than an elaborate AI-generated hoax created by a 17-year-old from the Bay Area. Our hosts process their disappointment in real-time, mourning what could have been the world's most unique sporting event while examining how easily we can all be fooled by increasingly sophisticate...

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48:58

Episode 58: The Mic That Keeps on Giving

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2025/04/30

Send us a text Ever wonder if that karaoke microphone is harboring a secret infection? In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into the bizarre case of a woman who claims she contracted herpes from singing her heart out at a Chinese karaoke bar. While medical experts cast doubt on her story, it opens up a fascinating conversation about disease transmission and perhaps relationship alibis gone wrong. From strange infections to dangerous obsessions, we examine the disturbing case of a mis...

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47:33

Episode 57: Hot Snakes on a Plane

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2025/04/28

Send us a text Could our entire reality be nothing more than an elaborate computer program? Physics professor Melvin Vopson thinks so, and his theory that gravity represents the universe compressing data like a computer might just change how you view everything around you. We kick things off with some bizarre updates that make you question what's real—a Michael Jordan-shaped Cheeto selling for over $8,000, the tragic and unexpected passing of Jiggly Caliente from RuPaul's Drag Race, and trul...

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43:20

Episode 56: Dimming the Sun and Racing Sperm: Science...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when college rivalry meets reproductive biology? In one of the strangest scientific "competitions" we've ever covered, two college students from rival schools USC and UCLA are preparing to face off in the world's first competitive sperm race. Yes, you read that right. Tristan and Asher, both sporting athletic builds and cross necklaces, will be providing samples to be raced under a microscope through a track mimicking the female reproductive system. B...

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43:49

Episode 55: Death in New England: Serial Killer Fears...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text The specter of a serial killer looms over New England as eight bodies have been discovered across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in just two months. Despite police departments denying any connection between these cases, concerned citizens have formed online groups to track these disturbing patterns themselves. Ben, Jerry, and Kyle examine why authorities might downplay these connections and what evidence suggests something more sinister could be happening across t...

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49:08

Episode 54: When Ghost Hunters Die, Do They Finally...

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2025/04/23

Send us a text Deadmau5 gave Coachella attendees more than they bargained for when the Canadian DJ delivered a performance that quickly went viral—not for his signature electronic beats, but for repeatedly falling over his equipment while visibly intoxicated. The 44-year-old producer (real name Joel Thomas Zimmerman) later took to social media with refreshing candor, joking that while he remembered nothing of the night, at least he "didn't have a cig," calling it a personal victory amid the c...

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50:32

Episode 53: Worm Your Way Out of This One--...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Prepare yourself for a journey through some of the most shocking news stories making headlines right now as we navigate taboo subjects with our signature dark humor and unfiltered commentary. When Kanye West drops a new song accompanied by a tweet describing incestuous acts with his cousin during childhood, we're forced to examine whether this represents another mental health episode, a publicity stunt, or something more disturbing. The fully-produced track raises serious ques...

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50:25

Episode 52: AI Police Bots and Digital Entrapment--...

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2025/04/19

Send us a text A jealous ex-girlfriend's deadly Easter plot unfolds in Brazil as chocolate eggs laced with poison claim the life of a 7-year-old boy and leave his teenage sister fighting for her life. We examine how holiday celebrations can turn tragic when revenge becomes the motive, while exploring the disturbing evidence that led to the suspect's arrest. Meanwhile, the dangers of illegal cosmetic procedures make headlines after a New York woman dies following a botched butt implant remova...

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47:53

Episode 51: Pee, Poo, and Pig Theft

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2025/04/18

Send us a text The bizarre and unexpected collide in this hilarious exploration of news that makes you question reality. We dive into the latest scam from Billy McFarland, who has "postponed" (not canceled) Fyre Festival 2 without offering refunds to the hopeful few who purchased tickets. The man who brought you cheese sandwiches in FEMA tents has struck again, this time without even providing the tents. The absurdity continues as we dissect Katy Perry and Gayle King's controversial "space m...

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52:47

Episode 50: Spies Just Wanna Have Fun!

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2025/04/16

Send us a text That shadowy organization pulling strings behind the scenes? Turns out they might be more like high school pranksters with unlimited government funding than sophisticated spies from your favorite thriller. The CIA's recently declassified operations reveal an intelligence agency that once hatched a plan to drop extra-large condoms labeled "small" over communist countries to destroy male morale during the Cold War. Because nothing says psychological warfare like making you...

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48:24

Episode 49: When Tampering With Someone's Lunch Goes...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text What drives a Wisconsin teenager to murder his parents in a twisted plan to assassinate a former president? How does comedy legend Rosie O'Donnell form an unlikely bond with convicted murderer Lyle Menendez? When does aggressive basketball play cross the line into criminal assault? The OK Bud podcast tackles these mind-bending questions head-on as hosts Ben Kissel, Jerry Aquino, and Kyle Plouffe navigate through the strangest headlines they've encountered lately. From th...

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51:49

Episode 48: Is That Really Your Family?!

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2025/04/12

Send us a text A helicopter ride over New York City ended in tragedy when the aircraft's "Jesus nut" failed, sending the cabin plummeting into the Hudson River and killing six tourists from Spain. We unpack the disturbing mechanical simplicity behind this catastrophic failure and why, despite strict NYC regulations, tourist helicopter experiences remain dangerously unregulated. When an eyebrow-shaving prank spirals into murder, we're left pondering the fragility of human temperament. David E...

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