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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....

In Episode 1064 of This is True Really News , Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into a world where home improvement leads to armored warfare and crocodiles have better shoe collections than most humans. Bungled in Basingstoke: Why Paul Gibbons parked a decommissioned gun tank outside a kitchen showroom to get his refund. The Komatipoort Crocodile: A massive 15-foot predator in South Africa is cau...

Can 22 monks carry 242 pounds of high-potency "Kush" through customs? 🧘‍♂️🌿 In Episode 1063 of This is True Really News , Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into a shocking breach of monastic vows in Sri Lanka, where a group of young student monks were caught with a record-breaking haul of narcotics hidden in false-bottom suitcases. But the absurdity doesn't stop there. We’re also...

Welcome to the Superhighway of Insanity , where the reality is weirder than the fiction we haven't written yet. In today’s transmission, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez navigate the jagged edges of Sunday brunch and the pneumatic tubes of financial regret. In this episode of This Is True Really News: 🇬🇧 The Running Fridge of Stevanage: Meet Daniel Fairbrother and his cooling companion, Tallulah....

"They told me to bring the account holder... so I did." Welcome to Episode 1061 of This Is True, Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes . Today, we’re exploring the outer limits of human logic (or the lack thereof). From literal graveyard shifts to the most confusing speed signs in the Midwest, we’ve got the news you won't believe is actually true. 0:00 - We Aren't an Int...

Welcome to the "slippery, slimy insides" of the True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 230, the guys dive into the absurdity of modern life—from marketing honesty (or lack thereof) to the state of our "stupid species" as evidenced by the warning signs we require to survive. In this episode: The "Honest" Orange: Why is marketing trying to sell us fruit that is "not...

Can you spot a bear in a human suit? Insurance adjusters in Lake Arrowhead sure can. In Episode 1060, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the "bear-y" ridiculous case of four guys who thought a $500 bear costume and some hand-held claws were enough to fool insurance companies into a $141,000 payout. Spoiler: Biologists can tell the difference between a grizzly and a guy in a furry ja...

A 400-year-old shark washes up in Ireland, a "magic" crime wave causes chaos in Tanzania, and a Colorado couple takes "living with a roommate" to a dark new level. Welcome to Episode 1059 of This is True Really News . About This Episode: Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the world’s strangest headlines. We start with a rare Greenland shark—an animal that doesn't even...

A laser-powered mailbag for a high-octane week! In Episode 229 of the This is True Really News Mailbag, we’re fixing audio gremlins and checking in on the mend. From the "Lollipop Guild" microphone mishaps to Ann’s high-tech laser surgery for a "baby" kidney stone (that was actually a boulder), the recovery room is crowded this week. We also dive into the Flathead Beacon Police...

Tonight on This Is True Really News , Scot and Tony investigate the extremely bizarre resurgence of families bringing their deceased relative's bodies into insurance offices in South Africa to prove death. #TiTR #Satire #BizarreNews [The Scoop] Forget standard paperwork; families in South Africa are now resorting to bringing their dead relatives (sometimes in a blue body bag) physically into K...

Scot and Tony dive into a world where a $100 ticket gets you a Picasso, a student newspaper bans jokes, and your morning "contribution" could be worth $1,200 a month. #TiTR #Satire #BizarreNews Is satire dead on campus? We look at the University of North Carolina’s attempt to investigate an April Fool’s joke. Plus, a Parisian man hits the jackpot with a million-dollar raffle, and we disc...