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This is True, Really News

A whimsical, some say silly, look at news from around the world.

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00:18:38

Chopsticks Found in Man's Skull + AI Thinks It's...

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2025/07/17

Welcome back to This Is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Burkanis! Episode 978 brings you the most bizarre and unbelievable true stories from around the world.Chopsticks in Brain: Vietnamese man discovers two broken chopsticks penetrating his skull months after a fight - doctors find them during CT scan for severe headachesAI April Fool's Gone Wrong: Claude AI (nicknamed Claudius) runs a store, hallucinates conversations, claims to visit The Simpsons' house, and thinks it's

00:18:25

LOTTERY WINNER SILENT SHOCK + Airport Security CHAOS...

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2025/07/15

Welcome to another episode of This Is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez! All the news you're about to hear is true... really! As far as you know.Million Pound Lottery Winner Goes Silent - A Norwich builder trades his forklift for a Range Rover after winning £1 million on a scratch card! His reaction? Complete stunned silence. Plus he bought his mom a car too - what a legend!Airport Security Disaster Costs $59K - Real estate agent tries to bribe security with $50 to skip the

00:11:57

Airline Bathroom Disasters and Flaming Smart Toilets...

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2025/07/10

Welcome to another episode of "This Is True Really News" with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes - where all the news is true... really! (As far as you know.)In today's episode, we dive into the strangest stories making headlines:🚽 The Golden Age of Air Travel - From Orlando to Philadelphia passengers who just couldn't hold it, plus a disturbing trend of in-flight bathroom incidents that will make you think twice about your next flight.💰 Norwegian Lottery Disaster - Thousands of

00:18:34

Prime Minister Offers to Drop Pants to Prove...

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2025/07/08

🤣 WELCOME TO THE WEIRDEST NEWS WEEK EVER! 🤣Join Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes for another episode of absurd reality that's stranger than fiction! This week we're covering stories so bizarre you'll question everything.🇦🇲 ARMENIA'S WILD POLITICAL SHOWDOWN Prime Minister challenges church leader to inspect his... well, you'll have to listen. Plus an Archbishop gets arrested for an alleged coup plot with 14 conspirators and firearms. Politics just got VERY personal.🐰

00:25:28

Glastonbury Festival 2024, Music Quiz and Comedy...

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2025/07/05

🎯 Episode Highlights🎪 GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2024 FACTS & STATS210,000 festival-goers on 1,000 acres (biggest UK music festival)Becomes UK's 7th largest city temporarily4,000 toilets, 400 food stalls (festival logistics nightmare!)1.2 million pints of beer across 100+ barsHeadliners: The 1975, Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo (music festival legends)Tickets sold out in 35 minutes... before ANY acts were announced!Festival history since 1970, iconic pyramid stage performances🎵 COMEDY MUSIC QUIZ -

00:11:16

Forklift Chases and Unique Jury Escapes - This is...

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2025/07/03

Chapters 00:00 - Intro from Scot and Tony The audience is introduced to the episode's quirky topics, continuing the light-hearted tone of the show. 01:38 - Forklift Chase in Ann Arbor Discover the strange case of a 12-year-old boy stealing a 17-ton forklift and leading police through a slow-speed pursuit, damaging ten cars on his way. 04:08 - Arrest During Jury Selection Uncover the unbelievable story of a potential juror being arrested mid-selection process on a warrant for domestic

00:22:11

Hammerhead Sharks to Floating Ice Cream Barges - This...

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2025/07/01

Chapters 00:00 - A Wild Opening Start with light banter, including hammerhead sharks, blessings, and choosing your "weapon" hilariously. 01:58 - Introducing the Show The hosts introduce the essence of This Is True Really News and call for engagement from listeners. 03:17 - Ice Cream Barges of WWII Discover how the U.S. Army used ice cream barges as a morale booster during the war, featuring impressive stats like producing 500 gallons daily and transporting massive amounts of food

00:21:39

Humorous Tales and Unexpected Headlines - Mailbag EP 186

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2025/06/28

Chapters 00:00 - Casual Banter Begins The speakers open with lighthearted chit-chat, setting a humorous and informal tone. 00:16 - Twins Takeover A discussion of the unusual occurrence of 15 sets of twins graduating from a New York high school. 01:19 - Family Encounters at the Eyeglass Store Heartwarming and comedic personal stories about family interactions and granddaughter visits. 02:20 - Bear Escapades in Devon Two escapee bears in Devon find honey, indulge, and return to their enclosure

00:20:26

Lost in Translation and Food Delivery Mishaps - This...

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2025/06/26

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction A warm, humorous opener introducing today’s topics of mistranslations and an airport debacle. 01:52 - Lost DoorDash Driver on O’Hare Airport Tarmac A detailed discussion about how a DoorDash driver drove onto one of the world’s busiest airport tarmacs, complete with funny commentary on what might have happened. 09:34 - Japanese Translation Fails The hosts hilariously recount a series of mistranslated signs and slogans, featuring gems like “Don’t treat me like a

00:15:32

Slow Rampages to Unexpected Joyrides - This is True,...

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2025/06/24

Chapters 00:00 - Welcome and Banter Scott and Tony kick off with lighthearted commentary on likes, follows, and why you should (or shouldn’t) follow them too closely. 03:14 - South Carolina’s Slow Chase Dive into the bizarre story of a slow-moving rampage involving an excavator, police cruisers, and a very patient drone.08:42 - The Spanish Steps Incident An elderly Roman man and his Mercedes-Benz create an unforgettable scene in one of Italy’s most historic landmarks. 12:30 - State Slogans

00:29:44

Folklore, Food, and Fun Bloopers - Mailbag Episode 185

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2025/06/21

00:00 - Introductions and Harvey’s Invisible Rabbit A playful chat about "Harvey," a classic Jimmy Stewart movie character, and a deep-dive into the concept of a "pooka," a mischievous spirit from Celtic folklore.05:20 - The Shocking Calamari Mystery A surprising headline about “artificial calamari” sparks a conversation about unusual culinary experiences and food authenticity.12:45 - Innovative Paint That Sweats The speakers discuss a fascinating new paint technology that

00:13:23

Sharknado in Real Life and Other Hilarious News -...

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2025/06/19

On the latest episode of This is True, Really News, podcast hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver a laugh-out-loud mix of quirky and bizarre real-life news stories. From a hammerhead shark falling out of the sky to a robbery gone completely wrong, this episode highlights the strange (but true) side of daily life. With their trademark humor and quick wit, Scot and Tony ensure you’ll be entertained from start to finish.Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:A Florida woman creating chaos at a La

00:14:06

Wild Adventures and Animal Hijinks in the News-This...

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2025/06/17

Looking for a light-hearted, entertaining take on recent events? Episode 969 of This is True Really News delivers exactly what you need. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore bizarre, animal-themed stories that will make you laugh out loud while keeping you curious about what’s next. Here are a few highlights from the episode:The Zebra on the Loose: Ed, a zebra who became an internet sensation, was captured safely after spending a week on the run in Tennessee. The hilarious memes, fake

00:19:52

This is True, Really News Mailbag EP 184

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2025/06/16

HEADLINES: Lost Nukes ; ASDA Oops ; Tony’s Playful Prophylactic ; The 1904 Marathon ; OldFatMan Checks InTiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnycomedy, news, humor, irony, laugh,

00:21:03

This is True, Really News EP 968

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2025/06/12

HEADLINES: Australian Exchanges Bottles & Cans for House ; Case Dismissed ; A Meal to Die For ; An Engineer Goes to CourtTiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnycomical, weird, unususalvideos, applepodcast, fun, funny,

00:16:38

This is True, Really News EP 967

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2025/06/10

HEADLINES: The Wall ; Alaskan Lifetime Movie? ; Octogenarians Fined Hundreds of Thousands ; Cascade Mountain Emergency?TiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyQuirky News, Unusual Happenings, comedy_video, news, comedyshow,

00:22:09

This is True, Really News Mailbag EP 183

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2025/06/07

HEADLINES: Faberge’s Other Designs ; ‘Westfalia Side Story’? ; An AI Revelation ; DaBone Checks In ; Chris Checks InTiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyStrange but true, Weird news, Humorous Stories, Weird World News, Odd Events,

00:14:07

This is True, Really News EP 966

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2025/06/05

HEADLINES: Education’ With Satan ; Historical Sandwiches ; Whopper Absconds ; Educator ExoneratedTiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyAmusingNewsUpdates, ComedyNewsRundown, True news, Unbelievable stories, Bizarre news,

00:22:07

This is True, Really News EP 965

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2025/06/03

HEADLINES: Pennsylvania Pooper ; Florida Bar Tab Fracas ; Dream Postponed ; Do No Harm SpeaksTiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyHumorousCommentary, CurrentEventsComedy, QuirkyNews, EntertainingAnalysis, WittyCommentary,

00:27:14

This is True, Really News Mailbag EP 182

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2025/06/01

HEADLINES: New Subscribers ; Tony’s List of Stuff ; Scot’s 2 Cents ; The Weiniermobile Race ; Patrick Checks In ; Chris Checks InTiTR News Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/this-is-true-really-news?cid=102950&page=1&pid=658&tsmac=store&tsmic=special-ts-5#thisistruereallynews #funnyEntertaining news podcast, Comedy news show, Comedic news updates, ComedyNews, HilariousHeadlines

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