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Buckle up, Buds — this week we’re diving headfirst into the swirling scandal tornado surrounding none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Bad Boy mogul is no stranger to controversy, but recent allegations have folks wondering: has Diddy finally danced his way into real trouble? We break down the accusations, the internet chaos, the FBI raid that felt like an episode of Narcos , and whether Diddy’s...

Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they talk: -The passing of Cheers star George Wendt -Anatoly Moskvin: The Russian bodysnatcher who dressed mummified remains of 29 girls as dolls -The lifesaving powers of a New York City faja and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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Send us a text The human heart isn't just a physical organ—it's the emotional epicenter of our lives. And according to groundbreaking research from the Journal of the American Heart Association, that romantic notion of "dying from a broken heart" has real scientific backing. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—the clinical term for broken heart syndrome—can be triggered by extreme emotional distress, causing...

Send us a text Death, fame, and terrible decisions take center stage in this whirlwind episode. We kick things off with the bizarre discovery of human remains near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion. A leg washing up in the ritzy neighborhood of Westerly adds another mysterious body to Rhode Island's growing collection, though authorities insist there's no connection to Swift or evidence of foul...

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a toddler crashes a podcast recording? This episode starts with baby Kayden making his OK Bud debut before we dive into a news roundup that's equal parts shocking, bizarre, and oddly fascinating. The Menendez brothers case takes a surprising turn with a new sentence that might actually be good news for the siblings who've already served 35 years behin...

Send us a text Wrestling legends, kidnapped tuxedo kings, and sex workers with a mission - this episode of OK Bud takes you on a wild journey through the strangest headlines and most fascinating human stories you won't hear anywhere else. We begin by paying respects to wrestling icon Sabu, the "King of the Death Match," whose recent passing at 60 reminds us of the physical toll entertainment takes...

Send us a text The worlds of true crime, social trends, and bizarre news collide in this captivating episode as Ben, Jerry, and Kyle take us on a journey through the week's most fascinating stories. We kick things off with disturbing new details in the Brian Koberger case - the Idaho killer who kept bikini photos of his victims and searched for information on "how psychopaths can behave pro-social...

Send us a text The world keeps getting weirder, and we're here to make sense of it all. From supernatural encounters to technological controversies, this episode explores the bizarre landscape of human experience in the digital age. We start with the peculiar case of a 75-year-old Long Island widower found with 100 dead cats in his basement. Is this a criminal deserving punishment or an elderly ma...

Send us a text What makes a state kinky? According to a new survey, it's a combination of strip clubs, adult toy stores, OnlyFans accounts, and of course, your fetish-related search history. Nevada takes the crown as America's raunchiest state, while Wisconsin residents keep it tame with their top fetish being... socks? From "vor" (fantasizing about being consumed) to "ball busting" (exactly what...

Send us a text Could New England be harboring a serial killer? Despite law enforcement's adamant denials, the discovery of twelve bodies across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April raises serious questions. We dive into why officials seem more concerned with debunking "online sleuths" than solving these crimes, and what the evidence actually suggests. The stupidity...

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when someone has an affair with a married person in North Carolina? Apparently, they can be sued for wrecking a home. We kick off this episode exploring the fascinating "Home Wrecker Law" and the case of former NFL player Steve Smith Sr., who's facing a $100,000 lawsuit after an alleged affair with a married woman. The explicit text messages and confrontat...

Send us a text Heartbreak and betrayal strike as we uncover the devastating truth about the viral "sperm race" sensation that captivated millions. What appeared to be an innovative sporting competition was nothing more than an elaborate AI-generated hoax created by a 17-year-old from the Bay Area. Our hosts process their disappointment in real-time, mourning what could have been the world's most u...

Send us a text Ever wonder if that karaoke microphone is harboring a secret infection? In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into the bizarre case of a woman who claims she contracted herpes from singing her heart out at a Chinese karaoke bar. While medical experts cast doubt on her story, it opens up a fascinating conversation about disease transmission and perhaps relationship alibis gone...

Send us a text Could our entire reality be nothing more than an elaborate computer program? Physics professor Melvin Vopson thinks so, and his theory that gravity represents the universe compressing data like a computer might just change how you view everything around you. We kick things off with some bizarre updates that make you question what's real—a Michael Jordan-shaped Cheeto selling for ove...

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when college rivalry meets reproductive biology? In one of the strangest scientific "competitions" we've ever covered, two college students from rival schools USC and UCLA are preparing to face off in the world's first competitive sperm race. Yes, you read that right. Tristan and Asher, both sporting athletic builds and cross necklaces, will be providing s...

Send us a text The specter of a serial killer looms over New England as eight bodies have been discovered across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in just two months. Despite police departments denying any connection between these cases, concerned citizens have formed online groups to track these disturbing patterns themselves. Ben, Jerry, and Kyle examine why authorities might downplay...

Send us a text Deadmau5 gave Coachella attendees more than they bargained for when the Canadian DJ delivered a performance that quickly went viral—not for his signature electronic beats, but for repeatedly falling over his equipment while visibly intoxicated. The 44-year-old producer (real name Joel Thomas Zimmerman) later took to social media with refreshing candor, joking that while he remembere...

Send us a text Prepare yourself for a journey through some of the most shocking news stories making headlines right now as we navigate taboo subjects with our signature dark humor and unfiltered commentary. When Kanye West drops a new song accompanied by a tweet describing incestuous acts with his cousin during childhood, we're forced to examine whether this represents another mental health episod...

Send us a text A jealous ex-girlfriend's deadly Easter plot unfolds in Brazil as chocolate eggs laced with poison claim the life of a 7-year-old boy and leave his teenage sister fighting for her life. We examine how holiday celebrations can turn tragic when revenge becomes the motive, while exploring the disturbing evidence that led to the suspect's arrest. Meanwhile, the dangers of illegal cosmet...

Send us a text The bizarre and unexpected collide in this hilarious exploration of news that makes you question reality. We dive into the latest scam from Billy McFarland, who has "postponed" (not canceled) Fyre Festival 2 without offering refunds to the hopeful few who purchased tickets. The man who brought you cheese sandwiches in FEMA tents has struck again, this time without even providing the...

Send us a text That shadowy organization pulling strings behind the scenes? Turns out they might be more like high school pranksters with unlimited government funding than sophisticated spies from your favorite thriller.  The CIA's recently declassified operations reveal an intelligence agency that once hatched a plan to drop extra-large condoms labeled "small" over communist countries to destroy...

Send us a text What drives a Wisconsin teenager to murder his parents in a twisted plan to assassinate a former president? How does comedy legend Rosie O'Donnell form an unlikely bond with convicted murderer Lyle Menendez? When does aggressive basketball play cross the line into criminal assault?  The OK Bud podcast tackles these mind-bending questions head-on as hosts Ben Kissel, Jerry Aquino, an...

Send us a text A helicopter ride over New York City ended in tragedy when the aircraft's "Jesus nut" failed, sending the cabin plummeting into the Hudson River and killing six tourists from Spain. We unpack the disturbing mechanical simplicity behind this catastrophic failure and why, despite strict NYC regulations, tourist helicopter experiences remain dangerously unregulated. When an eyebrow-sha...

Send us a text A restored Paddington statue, an autism defense for a killer, execution complications, and nightclub disaster survivors make up just a portion of this jam-packed episode where the unexpected becomes the norm. The hosts kick things off with the lighthearted story of Paddington the Bear's statue making a triumphant return after being vandalized, complete with his signature sandwich an...