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00:24:22

This Is True Really News Mailbag 207: Peanut Butter...

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2025/11/22

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,

00:14:08

Uber Driver Foils Hitman Plot & Ambulance Thief...

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2025/11/20

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

00:12:58

Fartgate Pastor & Naked Sailor: Wild News Stories |...

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2025/11/18

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

00:20:23

This Is True Really News Mailbag 206: British PM...

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2025/11/15

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

00:20:00

Monkey Mayhem at Spirit Halloween & UK Bans Coffee in...

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2025/11/13

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

00:19:42

Weird UK Laws, Pumpkin Destroys Car & No-Poop Dog...

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2025/11/11

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

00:23:29

This Is True Really News Mailbag 205: AI Thumbnails,...

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2025/11/08

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

00:19:19

Nuclear Worker's AI Porn Scandal & Snake Bites Drunk...

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2025/11/06

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

00:20:19

Bill Gates Flips on Climate Doom! Plus AI Minister...

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2025/11/04

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

00:16:32

Mailbag 204: AI Songs, Pronunciation Debates &...

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2025/11/01

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

00:17:25

Sam's Club Pizza Brawl, Victorian Wheelbarrow Craze &...

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2025/10/30

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

00:22:40

Sleep Science, Fake Picassos & Cat Academics: This Is...

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2025/10/28

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

00:18:30

AI Keir Starmer Cancels Christmas! Royal Goats &...

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2025/10/25

AI Keir Starmer announces the end of Christmas in Britain, King Charles bestows royal honor on golden goats, and someone's toilet mustard prank goes nuclear. This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 203 with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes delivers the absurd, the bizarre, and the downright weird from listener submissions.Highlights include Patrick from Liverpool's AI Keir Starmer Christmas cancellation deepfake, King Charles III naming the Royal Golden Guernsey goat breed during a Channel

00:13:28

Otter Smuggler's Awkward Airport Bulge & Wrong Number...

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2025/10/23

A Taiwanese man gets caught smuggling otters and a prairie dog in his pants at Bangkok airport, while a homeless hero tackles a shoplifter and gets rewarded. Plus: bald drug dealers expose their barbershop front, and the astronomical odds of calling the wrong number at exactly the right moment.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you bizarre real news stories that sound too strange to be true - but really are! From wildlife smuggling fails to funeral mix-ups involving identical names and

00:19:27

Doomsday Scoreboard: 242 Failed Predictions & Zero...

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2025/10/21

This Is True Really News Episode 1005 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes delivers hilarious commentary on humanity's terrible track record predicting the apocalypse. We explore the Doomsday Scoreboard showing 242 failed doomsday predictions and zero successful ones, including recent claims about the 2025 rapture and climate catastrophe forecasts for 2026.Also in this episode: Gatorland Orlando welcomes a rare leucistic white alligator with bright blue eyes (not albino!), customer service

00:25:26

Coffee Girl & Tatt Neck: Police Stories & America's...

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2025/10/18

Police encounter stories, heartwarming random connections, and Minnesota wins America's Best Restroom award! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes share listener tales including a coffee shop kindness that led to a speeding ticket reprieve, an accidental meeting with neuroscientist Oliver Sacks during a thunderstorm, and Travis Kelce's hilarious VIP tent mix-up at a Taylor Swift concert.This week's mailbag covers quirky news from naked bike protests in Portland to Cyprus's cat

00:18:07

Frogging Nightmare: Woman Lives in Grandma's Attic! |...

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2025/10/16

A 73-year-old grandmother discovers someone secretly living in her attic after noticing missing food and a hot kettle when she returns home. Plus, a stolen dinosaur mascot gets returned with an apology note, tourists capsize a gondola in Venice taking selfies, and a Florida firefighter dumps 75 fake used tampons on her ex's lawn.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you bizarre true stories including the creepy trend of "frogging" - people secretly living in other people's

00:14:55

This Is True Really News EP 1003a: Taylor Swift...

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2025/10/14

Taylor Swift's latest album breaks records while critics find controversy in every lyric, Portland plans an emergency naked bike ride to protest National Guard deployment, and California police discover their ticket books don't have a box for "robot driver" when they pull over a driverless Waymo taxi. Plus: Water buffalo beauty pageants in Thailand!Join hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for episode 1003 of This Is True Really News, where we cover the week's most bizarre,

00:26:25

Hair Museums & Button Kings: This Is True Really News...

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2025/10/11

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 201 brings you the strangest news stories you won't believe! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore bizarre museums, eccentric collections, and wild listener comments.In this mailbag episode: A century-old Hair Museum in Independence, Missouri filled with wreaths made from human hair closes its doors after 30 years. The Button King's incredible story of a South Carolina man who covered everything in buttons - including a Chevette, a hearse, and

00:17:45

Lotion Squirter, World's Tallest Hat & Dumbest Book...

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2025/10/09

Episode 1002 of This Is True Really News brings you the most bizarre real news stories! A Miami man gets caught squirting lotion on strangers with syringes, a guy builds a 17-foot tall hat to break a world record, and four college students pull off possibly the worst library heist in history at Transylvania University.Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver hilarious commentary on these unbelievable but true stories, plus medical transcription bloopers that will have you in stitches. From

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