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Vikings with ridiculous nicknames, a politician who barely wanted to get elected, and a Dallas SWAT team that spent six hours confronting an empty apartment! Welcome to This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 256, where real news, listener mail, and completely unscripted comedy collide. Join Scot and Tony for another round of bizarre true stories, outrageous observations, listener snark, and the...

Who has stinkier farts—men or women? Science investigates! Plus, a naked jogger with an unbelievably unfortunate name, a movie theater pepper-spray attack, and a criminal who practically solved her own case! Welcome to  This Is True Really News, Episode 1112 , the comedy news podcast where hosts Scot Combs and Tony explore bizarre but true news stories, strange science, ridiculous crimes, and the...

Is Reese’s chocolate getting worse? Who's the mysterious Phantom Farter terrorizing European journalists? And how did a missing sex toy land a Florida senior couple in jail? Welcome to  This Is True, Really News Episode 1111 , where Scot Combs and Tony explore the weirdest true news stories, bizarre headlines, ridiculous crimes, and unbelievable real-life events from around the world—with plen...

Artificial intelligence can't keep a secret, doctors discover things where things should NEVER be, and a longtime listener delivers a masterclass in snark! Welcome to This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 255!Scot and Tony are back with another wildly unpredictable round of unscripted comedy, ridiculous observations, and the kind of conversations that probably shouldn't happen without a...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes return with another round of the world's weirdest real news. In Episode 1110, we uncover a bizarre "phantom" crime spree at Minnesota's Macalester College, track down Ohio's slippery fugitive "Cardio" the goat, and break down a fiercely elaborate revenge plot involving a forged East German medical textbook. Plus, an unbelievable birth s...

Artificial intelligence can't keep a secret, doctors discover things where things should NEVER be, and a longtime listener delivers a masterclass in snark! Welcome to  This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 255! Scot and Tony are back with another wildly unpredictable round of unscripted comedy, ridiculous observations, and the kind of conversations that probably shouldn't happen without...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into a bizarre news cycle featuring a 23-year-old who bluffed her way into a high school classroom just to insult teenagers, a French supermarket cyberattack that baked the frozen foods aisle, a runaway horse in Santa Fe, and a surprisingly polite pelican seeking medical attention. Episode Chapters: 0:00  – Intro & The Mariachi Conundrum 4:11  – 23-Year-Old F...

In episode 254 of the  This is True Really News Mailbag , Scot and Tony dive into the bizarre conclusion of the Alaskan freezer body mystery and discover the surprising, world-changing medical potential hiding in your baking pantry. Plus, we tackle listener comments about Madame Curie's "glowing" resume and the official curriculum for a Mariachi Sciences degree. Don't forget to l...

From a wannabe dark web cybercriminal who used generative AI to accidentally format his own hard drives, to a method-acting Batman who chased down a purse snatcher in England, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back with the week's most unbelievable true stories. Plus, we break down why Florida is the worst place to run from the cops (especially if you end up needing a canoe rescue) and revisit...

From a terrifying Australian crime scene that turned out to be a discarded bespoke adult doll to a Miami man trying to smuggle live birds in his pants, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes cover the week's most bizarre true headlines. This episode also breaks down how FEMA uses the legendary "Waffle House Index" to track hurricane devastation and the New York lawyers who humiliated themselv...

We're back in the Mailbag with a hilarious mix of small-town police blotter absurdity and the funniest autocorrect text fails you'll ever hear (Adults Only!). From a man calling 911 for a sliced finger  while already in the ER  to a teen lobbing Oscar Mayer slices at her ex's house, the Flathead Police Blotter never disappoints. Then, the guys accidentally ace a Nobel Prize quiz before...

What do a flooded New Jersey street shark, a Brazilian serial killer in a dress, and a Roman Emperor's fatal cheese binge have in common?  They're all on today's episode of  This is True Really News  with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! Plus, with the MLB playoffs heating up, the guys dive into some "inside baseball" to discuss the absolute weakest teams to ever stumble their...

In Episode 1105 of  This Is True Really News , a Kentucky police officer tries to use "qualified immunity" as a magic spell to arrest a perfectly sober crash victim for a DUI. Plus, how does 200 pounds of confiscated cocaine just mysteriously vanish from a Caribbean police station? Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to break down the most absurd, hilarious, and bizarre news stories f...

Happy Saturday! In Episode 252 of the  This is True Really News Mailbag , we kick things off with a collection of the most bizarre and hilarious signs out in the wild—from "pumpkin spice" oil changes to strict rules about cats on the golf course. Then, we dive into historical events with completely unexpected consequences. Did you know the Titanic disaster directly caused the deadliest s...

From a suspicious package that brought D.C. traffic to a standstill to the wildest monastery scandals you'll ever hear, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to break down the week’s most ridiculous true headlines. In Episode 1104, we discover the golfing origins of the "F-bomb" (aka "ground pounding"), find out why an astronomer thinks SpaceX needs a spiritual permit to c...

In episode 1103 of  This is True, Really News , Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez break down some of the most bafflingly stupid criminal masterminds to ever make the headlines. We kick things off with a Virginia fraudster dubbed "Sauce God" who ran a $2 million check fraud ring—and generously provided all the evidence to the Feds by bragging on social media. Plus, an inside job at an Arizona...

A 72-year-old man makes medical history, Katmai National Park prepares for its chunkiest residents, and a Mississippi wildlife rescue throws graduation ceremonies for raccoons. Tony and the crew are back to unpack the most bizarre true news stories of the week, including an Indiana arson case that takes a shockingly painful turn. In This Episode: 0:00  – Intro, rice pilaf debates, and podcast anal...

Robot Spies, Mushroom Loyalty Cards & The Serial Sniffer | This is True Really News Ep 1102 All the news you're about to hear is true... really, as far as you know. This week, Scot and Tony dive into the wild world of criminal masterminds and robotic revelations. We kick things off in Minnesota with a drug dealer who tried to build customer retention using "Flower Daddy" punch ca...

A legally blind man goes on a 150-mile drunk driving joyride in the UK, and three Florida men in their underwear assault a Waffle House with beef sticks. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes return for Episode 1101 of  This is True, Really News  to break down the week's most unbelievable—but entirely true—headlines. We also dive into the intense, high-stakes world of Texas high school competitive bar...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes open up the mailbag for a milestone Episode 250 of  This is True, Really News ! In this episode, we dive into a truly bizarre batch of weird news, including an unexpected demographic revelation about our podcast audience and a painful update on Scot's 300,000-mile truck. What's inside the mailbag today: Our Shocking Spotify Stats:  We check our streaming numbe...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes return for Episode 1100 to break down the week's most absurd, hilarious, and completely true news stories. From heroic poultry to questionable scientific experiments, this episode covers it all. In this episode: The Hero Goose:  A Fort Bend County, Texas family credits their 4-month-old pet goose, "Goosey," with saving their barn from a fiery disaster by...

This week, Scot and Tony tackle the bizarre medical phenomenon of "scrommiting" caused by high-octane cannabis, a high-stakes Hungarian grave-digging contest, and the latest ridiculously brilliant Ig Nobel Prize winners. Episode Highlights The "Scrommiting" Epidemic:  Why emergency rooms are seeing a spike in patients taking scalding hot showers to stop intense screaming and vo...

Scot and Tony unpack a thoroughly chaotic mix of modern engineering miracles, bizarre historical legislation, and nostalgic listener comments. Whether it is exploring how raw human sewage is being transformed into a 42% stronger concrete alternative or dissecting the UK's very real 1986 Salmon Act, this episode bridges the gap between the fascinating and the completely absurd. Episode Highligh...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back with a fresh batch of weird, wild, and incredibly true stories. This week, we cover a heroic emergency plane landing on a busy Florida interstate, an organized syndicate of car-eating marmots in California, and a miraculous reunion between two friends who took a DNA test. Plus, plenty of Star Wars banter and a healthy dose of skepticism about Hollywood fight...

Episode 1097 of This Is True Really News brings you the week's weirdest completely factual stories from around the globe. Join Scott Combs and Tony Burkanis as they dive into bizarre soil science, massive beer heists, and surprisingly wholesome animal adventures. In This Episode The Great PBR Heist:  Thieves make off with 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon in California, prompting a brilliant...