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Send us a text From a mysterious pigeon abduction conspiracy to a medical breakthrough in fertility treatment, this episode takes you on a wild journey through some of the strangest news stories you've likely never heard. We kick things off with a listener email describing an elaborate underground operation where pigeons are allegedly lured with treats over weeks before being captured and transpor...

Send us a text Dark humor meets true crime in this episode as we explore the twisted mind of Russia's notorious "Chessboard Killer." Alexander Pashushkin, convicted of 48 brutal murders, has just confessed to 11 more killings - bringing him terrifyingly close to his goal of filling every square on a chess board with victims. We dissect how this monster targeted society's most vulnerable while comp...

Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a drug-sniffing dog alerts to "narcotics emitting from a man's buttocks" at the border? Or what scientists are planning with soulless human "bodyoids" grown for medical experimentation? On this wild ride through the strangest news stories, we unpack it all with equal parts horror and humor. The Virginia Goofrey saga takes an unexpected turn as witnesses...

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a mayor sends an explicit video to the wrong person? Or why aging punk rockers think public flatulence is rebellious? The OK Bud crew tackles these bizarre real-world scenarios with their signature blend of humor and candid commentary. We kick things off with some heated listener feedback about movie theater etiquette that has Jerry defending her posi...

Send us a text Luigi Mangione's tale takes a chilling turn as Attorney General Pam Bondi announces she'll pursue the death penalty for his "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination." We weigh the implications: would execution transform this healthcare vigilante into a martyr, or is life imprisonment actually the harsher sentence? The justice system's severity raises questions about proportionality...

Send us a text Death lurks around every corner in this gripping exploration of life's fragility and humanity's darkest impulses. Virginia Giuffre, who courageously exposed Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew's sex trafficking ring, now faces a cruel twist of fate after being struck by a school bus. With doctors giving her just four days to live due to kidney failure, her story serves as a stark remi...

Send us a text Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof tackle shocking stories about predatory teachers, mysterious police suicides, and the real-life nightmare of a man discovered hiding under a child's bed. Sharing a touching listener email about how the show helped someone through grief, the hosts then debate movie theater etiquette before diving into disturbing headlines. • A former teacher fa...

Send us a text Luigi Mangione has become a cultural phenomenon, striking a chord with Americans fed up with the healthcare system. After murdering a UnitedHealthcare CEO, his interaction with a McDonald's employee—who called police hoping for a reward but dialed the wrong number—has sparked controversy. Mangione fans are now leaving one-star reviews at the Altoona McDonald's and sending threatenin...

Send us a text When PETA writes you an angry email demanding corrections, you know your podcast has officially made it. In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into PETA's semantic nitpicking over whether they "shoot" or merely "euthanize" animals deemed "unadoptable" — a distinction that feels more like confirmation than correction. The disturbing saga of the Antarctic research station takes...

Send us a text Diamonds might be forever, but they definitely don't belong in the human digestive tract. That's a lesson one jewel thief learned the hard way after swallowing three large diamond earrings to evade police—only to spend two weeks under surveillance while prison officials waited for nature to take its course. The resulting story (complete with photo evidence) kicks off our dive into s...

Send us a text A macabre mermaid has washed ashore on a UK beach, leaving locals utterly baffled. The skeleton-like creature with fins prompted one witness to declare, "No one's going to believe what we saw" – and they weren't wrong. We dive into this mysterious discovery that drew crowds of bewildered beachgoers who couldn't determine whether they'd found a dead seal, driftwood, or something far...

Send us a text Isolation breeds madness in the most extreme conditions, as evidenced by the harrowing situation unfolding at an Antarctic research station where nine scientists are trapped 2,000 miles from civilization. Urgent messages reveal that one crew member has allegedly become violent and threatening, creating "an environment of fear and intimidation" with no possibility of rescue until Dec...

Send us a text Step into the delightfully absurd world of "OK Bud," where hosts Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof offer a refreshing escape from the relentless heaviness of mainstream news. This episode delivers exactly what they promise: stories that won't cause family fights but will definitely make for entertaining dinner table conversations. The duo kicks things off with a surprisingly h...

Send us a text A St. Patrick's Day episode filled with chilling tales and bizarre food stories that will leave you questioning humanity and your dinner choices. The ghost of Rachel Hurley haunts this episode as we explore her tragic unsolved murder from St. Patrick's Day 1990. Despite testing DNA from 127 suspects and interviewing countless witnesses, this 35-year-old cold case remains open, with...

Send us a text Cancer, werewolves, and aliens collide in this wild exploration of the unusual and unexplained. We begin with James Van Der Beek's heartbreaking revelation about his battle with stage three colorectal cancer. The Dawson's Creek star opened up about how his diagnosis stripped away his identity as a husband, father, and provider – leaving him questioning his purpose and worth. Through...

Send us a text Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the weirdest news from Thursday, March 13 2025. Support the show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Send us a text Death, revenge, and dark humor collide as we explore the strangest headlines you won't hear anywhere else.  Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife in 2004, now fights for his reputation and physical safety in prison—over pickleball, of all things. While the California Innocence Project works to clear his name, Peterson finds himself at the center of recreational yard drama...

Send us a text Something's deeply wrong with our justice system when a British serial killer goes on hunger strike because prison officials took away his PlayStation, while an NYPD detective gets pulled from active duty for dancing in a music video on her own time. Robert Moudsley, the 71-year-old "Hannibal the Cannibal," has spent 49 years behind bars for killing four people and allegedly eating...

Send us a text Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof discuss updates on previous stories, horrible art and more! Tune in to LIVE episodes of OK Bud! Monday through Thursday every week on www.patreon.com/diebud Support the show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Send us a text Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof discuss the Luigi Mangione sex tapes, OF models that shoot robbers, sell farts and more! Tune in to LIVE episodes of OK Bud! Monday through Thursday every week on www.patreon.com/diebud Support the show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Send us a text A listener shares a unique perspective on her high school bully, revealing a blend of humor and personal growth. Reflecting on life's absurdities, the episode features discussions on relationships and the impact of loss, all woven with laughter. • Listener email recounting a high school bully and her unexpected fate  • Shared insight on the morality of wishing harm to a bully  • Hos...

Send us a text Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss everything from a kitty who survived a 3 week long cross country trek stuck inside a couch and the Tik-Tok debut of Casey Anthony. Support the show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Send us a text Join Ben Kissel, Alejandro Dowling and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the weirdest news of the week as well as provide updates on some previous stories. Support the show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Send us a text Prepare for a mind-bending voyage through some of the most unsettling yet oddly hilarious stories in our latest podcast episode. The show kicks off with a light-hearted coffee chat among the hosts, shifting gears into the tragic and shocking case of Matthew Hurdigan — the so-called preppy Princeton murderer. This all-American family saga turns into a nightmare as we explore the grot...

Send us a text Step into the gripping narrative of the "Preppy Princeton Killer," Matthew Hurtigan, whose shocking crimes have sent ripples through discussions of privilege and mental health. This episode dives into the complexities of a seemingly idyllic life marred by tragedy. We explore Hurtigan's descent into darkness, unveiling the alarming truths behind a family whose wealth did not save the...