This is True, Really News

Welcome to Mailbag Episode 245!  We’re a little late this Saturday morning, but we have a good excuse: Tony’s dinosaur of a magnetic hard drive finally puked, and we had to drag him kicking and screaming into the modern era with a Mac Mini M1! Once we get the technical difficulties sorted out, we dive into an amazing collection of terrible (but hilarious) public signs, a quick Latin lesson you did...

Meth Raccoons, Emergency Naps, and Medieval Bathroom Escapes!  Welcome to Episode 1090 of  This is True Really News  with Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis, where all the news you’re about to hear is true... really! (As far as you know). In this episode, we cover some of the most bizarre stories of the week. We kick things off with a highly emotional candlelight vigil for a demolished Hooters in West...

## Demonic Rescue Bots, Accidental Geniuses & Faked Funerals Welcome to another rousing edition of This is True Really News! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to bring you all the news you need to know without all the falderal (or is it the other way around?). This week, we explore the bizarre phenomenon of Acquired Savant Syndrome, questionable robotics, and some truly terrible decision-...

In this episode of the Mailbag:We dive into the backend of our analytics and discover some truly perplexing listener demographics (shoutout to Vietnam and Malaysia!). Then, we review a masterclass in terrible retail marketing, featuring some of the most baffling, bizarre, and grammatically disastrous grocery store signs we've ever seen. Plus, a recap of the latest gig at The Thirsty Bison! Epi...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to bring you the most bizarre, hilarious, and completely true (as far as you know) stories from around the globe! In Episode 1088, we cover a mother who took playground justice way too far in her Chevy Silverado, the brilliant way a maritime museum capitalized on a spectacular 1-star review, the legend of the Tower of London's captive ravens, and a naked...

What happens when you mix immersive theater with a 2,000-pound Yellowstone bison? In Episode 1087, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the week's most absurd (and aromatic) true stories. From a man arrested for method-acting as a buffalo in a cheap made-in-China costume, to a Canadian town finally attempting to clean up 240,000 gallons of 20-year-old rotting fish sauce. Plus, we explore t...

When your husband gets arrested for a DUI, what's the logical next step? If you said "steal the police cruiser with him handcuffed in the back," you might just be the star of our favorite news throwback this week! In Episode 243 of the  This is True Really News Mailbag , we discuss the harsh realities of getting older (hello, vertigo), the terrifying state of math skills, and a strin...

Get ready to be disgruntled, regruntled, and everything in between! In Episode 1086 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to break down the most absurd, hilarious, and completely true news stories of the week. From a buck-naked joyride in Mississippi to a Florida woman who blames her 3 a.m. death threats on "sleep texting," you won't believe what people...

Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In Episode 1085, the guys tackle an absolute rollercoaster of weird, wild, and incredibly true news stories. From a hot mic catching Oklahoma county officials plotting against reporters, to the world's tallest Uncle Sam nutcracker in Minnesota, we’ve got it all. Plus, why you absolutely shouldn’t dye your eyeballs, an...

Welcome to Episode 242 of the This is True Really News Mailbag! This week, we dive into a hilariously questionable collection of news stories, medical mishaps, and engineering marvels. From newspaper typos congratulating a man for "pleasing 15 women" to drivers in Greece risking their lives on a collapsed bridge just to save 20 minutes, human logic is truly on display today. Plus, we exp...

Are you ready for a road trip? In Episode 1084 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are taking you on a bizarre journey to Poland, Missouri, and (twice!) to New Jersey. From a majestic steed navigating an apartment stairwell to criminals who basically arrest themselves, this episode is packed with real news that will make you say, "Really?"🎙️ In This Episode:0:00 -...

If you want to cut through the blather and just get to the good stuff, you’ve found it. This week, Scot and Tony dive into the stupid stuff making headlines so you don’t have to. From a spectacularly tragic Willy Wonka experience in Scotland to an art exhibit made entirely of peanut butter, we’re serving up all the news that's true... really. As far as you know. Grab your burnt peanuts and str...

Welcome back to another wild episode of the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 241, we’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the sheer perfection of Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer, and the joy of dark comedies. But it doesn't take long for things to go completely off the rails! We react to some of the most baffling public signs we've ever seen (including a terrifying &q...

Welcome to This is True Really News Episode 1082 with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! If you like food and the crazy crap related to it, you are in the right place. In this episode, Scot and Tony explore a hilarious series of culinary catastrophes, extremely overdue library books, and wildlife rescues bursting with irony. Will a 52-year-old soup grant you superpowers, or just a stomach ache? Watch...

The Great Pringles Wiener Dilemma, Foul-Mouthed Birds, and Electrocuted Pickles! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to tackle the weirdest, most hilarious news of the week. First, the guys issue a legendary "non-apology" to soccer fans before diving into the serious mathematical crisis facing your summer cookouts: Pringles’ new 7.5-inch hot dog buns. Will your average wiener measure...

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 240, Tony and the crew face off against their newest arch-nemesis: an incredibly uncreative YouTube troll. We break out the psychology textbooks to diagnose the "dark tetrad" of internet keyboard warriors (spoiler: it involves mom's basement and a desperate need for dopamine). Plus, we welco...

The Real-Life Batman of Mexico, Carnivorous Caterpillars, and... Human Hair Toothpaste?! Scott Combs and Tony Vercanos are back with more bizarre, 100% true (as far as you know) news! This week on  This is True Really News , we are bringing you a double-feature of Batman-related chaos. First, an ATM heist in Trinidad and Tobago goes hilariously wrong thanks to a bumbling "Batman" and a b...

Scot and Tony are back for another rousing rendition of This is True Really News! In Episode 1079, the guys dive into a hilarious mix of bizarre new tech, historical oddities, and their brand-new segment: Criminal Ineptitude Consulting. Have you ever wanted your toilet to come to you when you call it? We discuss the "Sheoban," a robotic commode that roams your house. Plus, we look back a...

Welcome to Episode 239 of the  This is True Really News Mailbag ! Are you ready to  plotz ? This week, we're bringing you a brand new batch of unbelievable real-life stories. From the absolute dumbest tourist complaints we've ever heard (can a king-sized bed get you pregnant?) to criminals who clearly lack a "particular set of skills"—including a guy who tried to rob a jewelry st...

Can a shark get a stingray pregnant? Is a 95-year-old grandma a hardened architectural outlaw? Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes on Episode 1078 of  This Is True Really News  as they break down the world's most bizarre, baffling, and downright hilarious true stories. This week, the guys dive into a "virgin" stingray pregnancy in North Carolina, a local government zoning commission t...

Can a high-protein cabinet diet cause a domestic crisis in Washington?  💨 In Episode 1077 of  This is True Really News , hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the bizarre, the absurd, and the strictly factual (as far as you know) news stories of the week. From the pungent realities of the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative to true crime's most infamous wives, this episo...

Can tourists go to Spain and  not  expect Spanish people? Apparently not! In this episode of the  This Is True Really News Mailbag (Ep. 238) , Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into a hilarious trove of internet tourist complaints, breakdown the wildest price-gouging at the World Cup, and explain why a duck in a soccer jersey is winning the internet. Plus, we talk about Detroit-style pizza, the r...

Welcome to Episode 1076 of  This is True Really News  with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! All the news you're about to hear is true... really. As far as you know. In today's episode, we cover everything from a literal human time capsule to a Roman marketing campaign that will make you very glad you live in the 21st century. The Ultimate Florida Romance:  A Winter Haven man with 39 priors d...

When public officials can’t handle the internet, things get weird. Welcome to Episode 1075 of  This is True, Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis! Today, we dive into a bizarre First Amendment showdown involving an animated ogre, a legendary snack food heist in Florida, and a media outlet caught red-handed fighting its own data. Plus, we celebrate a birthday and check in on a troublemaki...

Welcome to another old-fashioned canvas sack edition of the Really News Mailbag! In Episode 237, we dive into one of the most prolific con artists in US history, read some of the mind-bogglingly stupid complaints real tourists have made, and follow up on the infamous AI fart-tracking app. If you think your week was weird, wait until you hear these stories. 0:00  — The Missing Button & Old Scho...