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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!

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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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52:50

Episode 47: Bears, Bullets, and Bratwursts. Oh My!

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2025/04/11

Send us a text A restored Paddington statue, an autism defense for a killer, execution complications, and nightclub disaster survivors make up just a portion of this jam-packed episode where the unexpected becomes the norm. The hosts kick things off with the lighthearted story of Paddington the Bear's statue making a triumphant return after being vandalized, complete with his signature sandwich and a ceremonial unveiling that brings smiles all around. But the mood shifts as they examine Bria...

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57:01

Episode 46: The State of Georgia vs. Heaven

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2025/04/09

Send us a text From a mysterious pigeon abduction conspiracy to a medical breakthrough in fertility treatment, this episode takes you on a wild journey through some of the strangest news stories you've likely never heard. We kick things off with a listener email describing an elaborate underground operation where pigeons are allegedly lured with treats over weeks before being captured and transported to Pennsylvania for live skeet shooting. Is it urban legend or disturbing reality? The debat...

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49:10

Episode 45: Accidental DP's Have Tiny Hands and Take...

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2025/04/07

Send us a text Dark humor meets true crime in this episode as we explore the twisted mind of Russia's notorious "Chessboard Killer." Alexander Pashushkin, convicted of 48 brutal murders, has just confessed to 11 more killings - bringing him terrifyingly close to his goal of filling every square on a chess board with victims. We dissect how this monster targeted society's most vulnerable while comparing his murderous acts to sexual pleasure, and how even in extreme evil, he fell short of his m...

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45:32

Episode 44: Butt Drugs, Bodyoids, and Boston Yoga

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2025/04/05

Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a drug-sniffing dog alerts to "narcotics emitting from a man's buttocks" at the border? Or what scientists are planning with soulless human "bodyoids" grown for medical experimentation? On this wild ride through the strangest news stories, we unpack it all with equal parts horror and humor. The Virginia Goofrey saga takes an unexpected turn as witnesses contradict her near-death bus accident claims. Was this a desperate mother's attempt to reconne...

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35:57

Episode 43: You Smell Farts With Your Mouth (And...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a mayor sends an explicit video to the wrong person? Or why aging punk rockers think public flatulence is rebellious? The OK Bud crew tackles these bizarre real-world scenarios with their signature blend of humor and candid commentary. We kick things off with some heated listener feedback about movie theater etiquette that has Jerry defending her position against a passionate dog walker who stopped mid-walk just to email us. The great phone-chec...

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47:30

Episode 42: Apocalypse, Obesity, and Graveyard Sex

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2025/04/02

Send us a text Luigi Mangione's tale takes a chilling turn as Attorney General Pam Bondi announces she'll pursue the death penalty for his "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination." We weigh the implications: would execution transform this healthcare vigilante into a martyr, or is life imprisonment actually the harsher sentence? The justice system's severity raises questions about proportionality and true punishment. McAllen, Texas claims the dubious honor of America's fattest city, with a ...

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45:08

Episode 41: When Life Hits Like a Bus

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2025/03/31

Send us a text Death lurks around every corner in this gripping exploration of life's fragility and humanity's darkest impulses. Virginia Giuffre, who courageously exposed Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew's sex trafficking ring, now faces a cruel twist of fate after being struck by a school bus. With doctors giving her just four days to live due to kidney failure, her story serves as a stark reminder of life's unpredictability, especially for someone who has already endured so much. We dive...

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45:37

Episode 40: Monsters Under the Bed and School Nightmares

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2025/03/31

Send us a text Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof tackle shocking stories about predatory teachers, mysterious police suicides, and the real-life nightmare of a man discovered hiding under a child's bed. Sharing a touching listener email about how the show helped someone through grief, the hosts then debate movie theater etiquette before diving into disturbing headlines. • A former teacher faces up to 40 years in prison for organizing sexual encounters with minors while they wore Scream...

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Episode 39: When Vigilante Justice Goes Right but...

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2025/03/28

Send us a text Luigi Mangione has become a cultural phenomenon, striking a chord with Americans fed up with the healthcare system. After murdering a UnitedHealthcare CEO, his interaction with a McDonald's employee—who called police hoping for a reward but dialed the wrong number—has sparked controversy. Mangione fans are now leaving one-star reviews at the Altoona McDonald's and sending threatening messages to the cashier, raising serious questions about vigilante justice and cult-like fandom...

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47:26

Episode 38: PETA's Response, Antarctic's Hammer Bras,...

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2025/03/26

Send us a text When PETA writes you an angry email demanding corrections, you know your podcast has officially made it. In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into PETA's semantic nitpicking over whether they "shoot" or merely "euthanize" animals deemed "unadoptable" — a distinction that feels more like confirmation than correction. The disturbing saga of the Antarctic research station takes a chilling turn as we learn about a female researcher who slept with a hammer concealed in her ...

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41:11

Episode 37: Diamonds Are Forever (In Your Digestive...

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2025/03/25

Send us a text Diamonds might be forever, but they definitely don't belong in the human digestive tract. That's a lesson one jewel thief learned the hard way after swallowing three large diamond earrings to evade police—only to spend two weeks under surveillance while prison officials waited for nature to take its course. The resulting story (complete with photo evidence) kicks off our dive into some truly bizarre true crime tales. Nothing says uncomfortable quite like sitting beside your wi...

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45:01

Episode 36: Is That a Mermaiby or Just Another Fyre...

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2025/03/21

Send us a text A macabre mermaid has washed ashore on a UK beach, leaving locals utterly baffled. The skeleton-like creature with fins prompted one witness to declare, "No one's going to believe what we saw" – and they weren't wrong. We dive into this mysterious discovery that drew crowds of bewildered beachgoers who couldn't determine whether they'd found a dead seal, driftwood, or something far more sinister from the depths. From ocean mysteries to Hollywood demons, we unpack the upcoming ...

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46:43

Episode 35: Dead Pools, Fake Mickeys, and Other...

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2025/03/21

Send us a text Isolation breeds madness in the most extreme conditions, as evidenced by the harrowing situation unfolding at an Antarctic research station where nine scientists are trapped 2,000 miles from civilization. Urgent messages reveal that one crew member has allegedly become violent and threatening, creating "an environment of fear and intimidation" with no possibility of rescue until December. The freezing darkness, confined quarters, and nowhere to escape have transformed their sci...

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46:11

Epiosde 34: Sound Weapons, Swollen Testes, and Snacks...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text Step into the delightfully absurd world of "OK Bud," where hosts Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof offer a refreshing escape from the relentless heaviness of mainstream news. This episode delivers exactly what they promise: stories that won't cause family fights but will definitely make for entertaining dinner table conversations. The duo kicks things off with a surprisingly heated debate about St. Patrick's heritage—was he Irish or Italian? From there, they dive into an...

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50:29

Episode 33: Culinary Nightmares Unveiled

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2025/03/18

Send us a text A St. Patrick's Day episode filled with chilling tales and bizarre food stories that will leave you questioning humanity and your dinner choices. The ghost of Rachel Hurley haunts this episode as we explore her tragic unsolved murder from St. Patrick's Day 1990. Despite testing DNA from 127 suspects and interviewing countless witnesses, this 35-year-old cold case remains open, with Detective William Springer coming out of retirement specifically to pursue justice. Rachel's spu...

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37:42

Episode 32: Gray-skinned Space Brothers and James Van...

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2025/03/14

Send us a text Cancer, werewolves, and aliens collide in this wild exploration of the unusual and unexplained. We begin with James Van Der Beek's heartbreaking revelation about his battle with stage three colorectal cancer. The Dawson's Creek star opened up about how his diagnosis stripped away his identity as a husband, father, and provider – leaving him questioning his purpose and worth. Through this struggle, Van Der Beek discovered something profound about self-love and divine connection ...

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50:50

Episode 31: Apple Seeds and Rosary Beads

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2025/03/13

Send us a text Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the weirdest news from Thursday, March 13 2025. Support the show

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47:11

Episode 30: From Prison Pickleball to Mortuary Mayhem

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2025/03/11

Send us a text Death, revenge, and dark humor collide as we explore the strangest headlines you won't hear anywhere else. Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife in 2004, now fights for his reputation and physical safety in prison—over pickleball, of all things. While the California Innocence Project works to clear his name, Peterson finds himself at the center of recreational yard drama that represents the bizarre reality of life behind bars. Meanwhile, Josh Duggar and his fe...

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