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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...

Welcome back to another wild episode of  This is True Really News  with your hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! If you enjoy our specific brand of silliness, please like, subscribe, and let us know what you think in the comments. In Episode 1074, we dive into some of the most bizarre and hilarious true news stories from around the globe: The Diaper Spa:  We explore a highly controversial adult b...

Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for another episode where all the news you're about to hear is true... really! (As far as you know). This week, we're diving into the hard-hitting journalism of flatulence science, urban beaver tracking, highly creative government accounting, and the hazards of Minnesota "crow hunting." The Science of Breaking Wind:  Australia's CSIRO drops...

Welcome back to the mailbag that is all turned down for you! In Episode 236 of the  This is True Really News Mailbag , we are diving headfirst into the week's weirdest headlines, worst translation fails, and completely chaotic pop culture tangents. From warning signs that prohibit "smoking barefoot pets" to a deeply concerning pastry display at a gas station, we’ve got it all. Plus,...

Is that late-night doner kebab really lamb? In Episode 1072 of This is True Really News , Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the weirdest, wildest, and most questionable decisions made by people across the globe. From an ambitious "entrepreneur" handing out free samples of illegal substances on his business cards, to a Louisiana zoo that sounds more like a chaotic animal prison brea...

Welcome to Episode 1071 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 we know). In this episode, Scot and Tony dive into a bizarre mix of unbelievable coincidences, airport absurdities, and animal-induced chaos. From a heartwarming twist of fate at a mall photo booth to a naked man testing his luck at TSA, the u...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mailbag! This week, we are diving into the strangest headlines, the most confusing signs, and a deep dive into superhero history that you didn't know you needed. From mysterious figures emerging from New York City sewers to a real-life high-speed chase involving a man legally named "Looney Tunes," we've got a lot to unpack. Plus, we explore...

Episode 1070: We’re celebrating a big round number—or maybe just our collective apathy—with a wild ride through the latest headlines. In this episode, Scott and Tony dive into: The Chambers Scandal: A federal judge is caught in an extramarital affair with a police commander right inside her Atlanta office. We break down the cover-up, the lying to superiors, and the "private reprimand" th...

Welcome to Episode 1069 of This Is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! We’re diving into the bizarre, the unbelievable, and the downright hilarious—all of which is true (really!). In this episode: The World’s Fastest (and Worst) Surgeon: We look back at Robert Liston, the man who could amputate a leg in 28 seconds… with a 300% mortality rate. Was it just a myth, or a medical disas...

From bizarre grocery store signs to the history of "Trial by Ordeal," we’re diving deep into the weirdest corners of the news! 🗞️ In this episode of the Mailbag, we explore:Why the "jawbone of an ass" is a surprisingly common theme in our conversations. The Squirrel Queen of Florida (and her organic walnut demands).Why "always open" doesn't actually mean "alw...

Are you ready for the wildest true news of the week? Join Scott Combs and Tony Vercano for Episode 1068 of This is True Really News , where we prove once again that fact is absolutely stranger (and funnier) than fiction! In this episode, we travel from the beaches of Florida to the completely baffling streets of the UK, and even take a historical detour to the Isles of Scilly. You have been warned...

Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In Episode 1067, we’re covering the absolute weirdest and most absurd stories the world has to offer this week. From a ChatGPT user who got flattery-bombed into applying for the papacy, to a 14-year-old Norwegian kid who just can't stop stealing public buses (and driving them flawlessly). Plus, we dive into the bizarr...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mailbag! This week, we are diving into some of the wildest animal survival stories and the absolute funniest sign fails the internet has to offer. Did a coyote really swim two miles to Alcatraz for love? Can you get a 70,000-mile tread warranty on a bottle of Crown Royal? And why is Kathy at the library so eager to tell you about her nine ferrets? We cover al...

Is it history? Is it news? Is it just Scot and Tony losing track of the script? Yes. Welcome to Episode 1066 of True Really News . We’re celebrating the year 1066 the only way we know how: with stories about mead slushies, "Owlers" in the woods, and an accidental extra story because we apparently can’t count. In this episode: The Wolf of Daejeon: A South Korean man faces prison time afte...

Hold onto your hats (and your memories), because Episode 1065 of This is True Really News is a wild ride from the bathroom to the treetops. Scott Combs and Tony Berkanis dive into the headlines that prove reality is stranger than fiction. In this episode: The 10-Year Flush: A woman in Hong Kong strained so hard during a bout of constipation that she triggered Transient Global Amnesia, wiping out a...

Hold onto your mouthguards—Episode 232 of the True Really News Mailbag is officially off the rails! This week, we dive into the strange, the accidental, and the downright painful stories that prove reality is weirder than fiction. The Kitchen Gadget Name Fail: We introduce you to the "Coochi Mix" by FireX. It’s a high-tech industrial cooker, but the branding... might need a second look....