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"Touching Ladies for Christ," The Fictional "Jessica" Kid-Hack, and WKRP Lore | This is True Really News Mailbag Ep 228 Welcome back to the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 228, we dive into some of the wildest stories pouring in from our audience, from proofreading fails to viral parenting strategies that sound like a psychological experiment for toddlers. In this...

Welcome back to This Is True Really News (Episode 1056) ! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to prove that reality is stranger than fiction—especially when you’re in Florida or a poorly guarded museum. In this episode: The "Lucky" Laceration: A Fort Walton Beach man discovers the hard way that a spring-loaded stiletto and a novelty "fake plastic turd" don't mix in the s...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore the thin line between legitimate business and absolute insanity in Episode 1055. In this episode: The Great Kit Kat Caper: A 12-ton shipment of F1-themed Kit Kats goes missing in Italy. Nestle has actually launched a "Stolen Kit Kat Tracker." The Coffin Escape Room: Would you pay to be locked in a casket for 30 minutes? We discuss Barcelona’s "Catalepsy" exper...

Welcome back to the This is True Really News Mailbag (Episode 227) ! We’re diving into the deep end of the "You've Got To Be Kidding Me" pool today with stories ranging from medical mysteries to the decline of the Ivy League. In this episode: The 26 Hair Tie Miracle: A "no-kill" rescue shelter saves Midnight the cat after a shocking discovery during surgery. It turns out "intestinal blockage" is j...

Welcome to This is True Really News , where veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the headlines that prove reality is weirder than fiction. In Episode 1054, we span the globe from a politically awkward election in France to a high-velocity robot uprising in California. The Most Awkward Election in History: In the French town of Arcis-sur-Aube, voters face a choice between th...

Welcome to another edition of This is True Really News ! Hosted by veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes , we dive into the deep end of the world's most baffling headlines. If you enjoy "idiots spewing idiot things about idiot people," you’ve found your home. In this milestone episode 1053, we cover the high-stakes world of corporate rebellion, subterranean terrors, and...

From the cozy (or claustrophobic) confines of the mailbag, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to sift through the weirdest listener emails and headlines of the week. This episode covers everything from airborne poultry to the consequences of "niche" filmmaking in an Airbnb. The Turkey Uprising: A woman in Waite Park was hospitalized after a turkey flew through her windshield. Scot an...

In this episode of This Is True Really News , veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes prove that nearly a century of radio experience still hasn't prepared them for the sheer absurdity of the modern world. On the docket today: The "Shower Buddy" Incident: Scot tries to explain a "virtual shower" suggestion from Jessica Thompson that has Tony immediately checking...

In this episode of This Is True Really News , veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore the high cost of telling your taxpayers to leave, the legal challenges of "hospital squatting," and the rock star who spent five decades as a driving fugitive. In this episode: The New York U-Turn: Governor Kathy Hochul told her opponents to jump on a bus to Florida—then realized she...

Two broadcasting veterans, one mailbag, and zero dignity left. In this episode of This Is True Really News , industry lifers Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes prove that nearly a century of combined broadcasting experience is no match for a "Studio Effects" tab. After Scot accidentally transitions into his new career as a "kissably soft" Tijuana Hooker, the duo attempts to navigate...

When Tommy Lynch woke up blue, he didn't join the cast of Avatar—he joined the ER queue. Meanwhile, a South Carolina man finds out that "The War on Drugs" has a funny way of ignoring actual prescriptions, and a New York musician takes "modern family" to a terrifying new level. Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for Episode 1050 of This is True Really News , where the storie...

The level of the show just keeps rising (or sinking, depending on who you ask). Welcome to Episode 1049 of This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! This week, we dive into the "Age of Disclosure"—where government officials are ready to admit aliens are here, provided it doesn't mess with their pensions. But forget the "buried leads" in the documentaries;...

Slink into the satin-lined mailbag with us for Episode #224 of This is True Really News ! This week, things get feather-ruffling, legally questionable, and a little bit gassy. First, we debut our newest (and perhaps most necessary) satirical sponsor: The Pickleball Peace Treaty Mediator . If your local kitchen line has become a suburban battleground, 1-800-PPBM is here to help you conciliate befor...

"Think of it as a tactical investigation... for your tailbone." Welcome to This is True Really News EP 1048 , the podcast where the headlines are 100% real and the common sense is 100% optional. Today, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez dive into the world of Oklahoma's new anti-furry legislation, where the penalty for "purporting to be an imaginary species" at school might just...

"19 men arrived at the airport for what could have been a normal day of flying..." Welcome to This is True Really News EP 1047 , where we prove that sometimes the mainstream media is more satirical than we are. Today, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez dissect a masterclass in "creative framing" from CNN, who recently described a pair of nail-bomb enthusiasts like they were the star...

"Carpet for your ONLY hole?" We aren't making it up—we're just reading the signs. Welcome to This is True Really News Mailbag #223 , the only podcast where the news is weird, the commentary is questionable, and the hosts are only three cups of coffee away from total insanity. In this episode, we dive into the deep end of the Florida news pool where a woman was ticketed for using...

A 75-year-old man in Georgia tried to open a bag of chips with a lighter. The result? 75% of his body burned and a lesson in snack-food flammability. 🔥 Welcome to Episode 1046 of This is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis. Today, we’re covering the stories that make you question the survival of the species, from pressurized cabins turned into gas chambers to the most "dignif...

What happens when a police AI watches too much Disney? You get a report claiming a Sergeant magically transformed into a frog. 🐸 Welcome to Episode 1045 of This is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis. Today, we’re unraveling the most bizarre headlines of the week, from "Vibe-based" law enforcement in Tennessee to a corporate stalking scandal involving funeral wreaths and...

A Gold Coast couple gets robbed, and the police finally respond... with a $6,000 bill. 🇦🇺 Welcome to Episode 222 of the This is True Really News Mailbag . Today, we’re diving into the absolute absurdity of modern life, from "efficient" Australian law enforcement to the high-stakes world of Omani camel beauty pageants. Yes, you read that right: Botox for camels is officially a scandal. In...

Your body is basically a Cold War-era construction site, and Lexington is ready for company from 40 light years away. In Episode 1044, Scot and Tony examine the "Existential Dread" of birthdays, the biology of aging, and why you should never let a "Feng Shui Master" near public road safety equipment. As always, the news is true—as far as you know. Space-Age Bourbon: Lexington,...

Welcome to a week of "Days of Future Past" (and maybe some Moody Blues) as Scot and Tony navigate the world’s most specific phobias and digital prophets. In Episode 1043, we explore the fine line between genius and madness, whether that's in a taxidermy studio or inside a bot's context window. Everything you're about to hear is true—as far as you know. The World of Weird Phob...

The "silky smoothness" of the Mailbag is back, even if Scot is an "imbecile of titanic proportions" for being late. In Episode 221, Scot and Tony dive into the deep end of the Smoking Gun and the Flathead Beacon police blotter to find the stories that make you question humanity’s collective IQ. From high-stakes condiment combat to Olympic-sized dining disasters, we’ve got it al...

Reality is just a writer’s room with a serious drinking problem. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back for Episode 1042 to explore the chaos of senior center "kitchen" wars, questionable airline exits, and why the government’s new health AI is getting some very specific questions about cucumbers. We’re breaking down the headlines that prove common sense has officially left the building...

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 "investig...

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 h...