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Armed robbers in Colorado had their getaway car stolen mid-heist, leaving them stranded! Meanwhile, a woman discovers after 44 years that a hospital sperm mix-up means her biological father is a complete stranger – now a $17 million lawsuit. PLUS: Criminal hires Uber as getaway driver (police say thanks!), and Minnesota's DHS caught backdating documents in a massive grant fraud scandal. Hosts...

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 214 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. The guys dive into Minnesota's Department of Human Services audit scandal, discuss a Moscow cooking studio incident involving a dangerous liquid nitrogen cocktail that sent a man to emergency surgery, and debate socialism, AI-generated content, and the state of modern politics. Plus: George Washington's...

This Is True Really News Episode 1029 brings you the most absurd real news stories of the week! Minnesota Department of Human Services employees caught backdating documents to cover up a $672,000 fraud scheme, plus not one but TWO Bass Pro Shop incidents involving stolen fish and naked aquarium diving. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver satirical commentary on: Minnesota DHS workers fabri...

This Is True Really News Episode 1028 brings you the wildest real news stories with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In this episode: A Florida man sues Dunkin' Donuts after a toilet explosion leaves him traumatized and covered in debris. Denmark's Post Nord officially ends 400 years of mail delivery as the country goes nearly 100% digital, selling off 1,500 iconic red post boxes. A re...

he criminal underworld has gone upscale! A $400,000 lobster shipment vanishes en route to Minnesota Costco stores, leaving the FBI hunting sophisticated thieves who now face a ticking clock—and 58 boxes worth of very angry crustaceans needing immediate attention. Meanwhile in London, a bomb squad robot gets deployed to Parliament for what turns out to be the most British emergency ever: unsent Chr...

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 213 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. Scot celebrates his epic snoop victory while Tony recovers from a late-night Stranger Things binge. The guys dive into the Zootopia 2 blue viper pet craze sweeping China, a drunken Salvation Army bell ringer's tripod assault at a Florida Publix, and hilarious listener comments about crotch pots, Denmark stai...

Welcome to This Is True Really News Episode 1026 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! This week's bizarre but true stories include a Florida woman suing Hershey's for $5 million over missing jack-o-lantern faces on Reese's pumpkins, the surprising secrets behind artistic genius (spoiler: stop bathing and carry a gun like Picasso), a Good Samaritan who rescued an injured raccoon on...

Get vaccinated with beer, smell like root beer, and discover why hiding in a nativity scene is a bad idea. This Is True Really News Episode 1025 brings you the week's most absurd real news stories. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes cover a retired researcher who created a vaccine beer that actually works (FDA approval pending), Mug Root Beer's bizarre "Daddy's Home" cologne...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the 2025 Christmas food rankings—from standing rib roast to peppermint bark debates! We discover a hilariously "signed" Bible in a bookstore, expose a San Diego parking officer caught faking tickets on Tesla's sentry cam, and debate the wildest typo ever: "We prostitute shoplifters." Plus, Virginia's ABC liquor stores explained, b...

A prison escapee steals 10 Corvettes worth $1.25 million for a "ride home" and an experienced hiker discovers quicksand is still real in Utah's Arches National Park. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's most bizarre true stories including drone-delivered prison feasts, a 7,000-nutcracker museum, and why your childhood quicksand fears weren't completely irrational. This week's headlines...

This Is True Really News Episode 1023 brings you the strangest stories from around the world! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the bizarre origin of Eggo waffles - originally called "Fraffles" by the Dorsa brothers in the 1950s until customers rejected the name. Discover why Belgian authorities are searching for a stolen faceless Baby Jesus nativity figure that sparked social media co...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into Mailbag 211 with wild stories and listener feedback! An Italian man dressed as his dead mother to collect retirement checks for years in a real-life Mrs. Doubtfire scam. The hosts debate classic Christmas movies like Miracle on 34th Street, share awkward Top Secret rental stories, and read hilarious letters from listeners including Jessica Thompson's sho...

A drunk raccoon passes out in a Virginia liquor store after sampling rum, moonshine, and peanut butter whiskey! Plus, a Trump wax figure gets pulled from display in San Antonio after visitors kept attacking it, and a Good Samaritan's raccoon rescue goes horribly wrong when the animal tests positive for rabies. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the weirdest real news stories, includ...

Danish zoo asks for pet donations to feed carnivores, teens think journalism is boring and fake, and the latest wellness trend claims your toilet is facing the wrong direction. Welcome to This Is True Really News Episode 1021 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In this episode: A Danish zoo stirs controversy by requesting unwanted pets as food for their predators, raising questions about zoo...

This Is True Really News Mailbag episode 210 features hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes answering viewer questions, sharing listener feedback, and diving into the most bizarre, hilarious, and thought-provoking stories from their audience. From quirky news submissions to behind-the-scenes insights about the show, this mailbag episode delivers the perfect blend of commentary, satire, and community...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the most absurd real news stories you'll hear today! Episode 1019 features a military-grade manhunt for an escaped reindeer named Buddy involving police, Coast Guard, and the Royal Marines. We've got people stuck in the strangest places imaginable - from rabbit cages to washing machines to traffic cones. Plus, a UK man gets arrested for posting a vacat...

Join hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for this hilarious episode featuring the legendary Pete Stevens snowmobile story that landed him on national TV, plus listener reactions to KFC's finger-licking good toothpaste disaster! What's Inside:The infamous Pete Stevens hospital escape story that got him on a reality showDetroit's 15-year-delayed RoboCop statue finally arrivesAdolf Hitler...

This Is True Really News Episode 1018 brings you the wildest workplace party disaster ever at Taco Bell, complete with covered cameras, guacamole bowls used in ways they shouldn't be, and serious consequences. Plus, police arrest Chuck E. Cheese himself during a kid's party for credit card fraud, a woman discovers she's allergic to Christmas trees with 7% of people suffering from &quot...

This Is True Really News Episode 1017 brings you the wildest real stories you won't believe! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the U-238 Atomic Energy Lab - a 1950s toy that actually contained radioactive uranium, an AI teddy bear named Kuma teaching kids about kinks and knives, a Swedish musician training an octopus to play piano with crabs as motivation, and brothers who found a...

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes tackle the wildest true stories in Mailbag Episode 208! A Thai woman wakes up in her coffin right before cremation—just like Monty Python predicted. Plus, the hosts dive into Klingon pop music (yes, it's real), Star Trek references, and listener feedback about inappropriate ambulance songs. This week's highlights include the Hamilton bus meander saga, bizarre...

This Is True Really News Episode 1016 brings you the strangest stories you won't believe are real! A French horn player performs solo concerts in Antarctica at -21°C, a man steals a city bus for a joyride but keeps picking up passengers and making stops, and a mysterious gingerbread man appears at doorsteps in Virginia. Plus, the fascinating medical condition called "wandering spleen&quot...

Russia's first AI humanoid robot crashes spectacularly on stage, England's annual flaming tar barrel tradition continues after 400+ years, and a disgraced Spanish soccer official gets pelted with eggs by his own uncle. Plus hilarious autocorrect fails that prove AI won't be taking over anytime soon! This week on This Is True Really News, hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into th...

This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 207 with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes. A wild ride through bizarre news stories including a Purdue student covered head-to-toe in peanut butter, a man accidentally shot in the back by his dog during gun cleaning, and a hilarious discussion about songs you should never play in an ambulance. Highlights include listener feedback on British drains, the F...

Uber driver becomes police informant after passenger asks for a hitman, ambulance thief drives straight to sheriff's office, and British kids start sounding American thanks to YouTube and TikTok. Plus: WWI ocean liners battle while disguised as each other in the most awkward naval engagement ever! This Is True Really News with hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes brings you bizarre but true sto...

Unbelievable but true news stories! A South African pastor claims healing powers through flatulence, a Russian man flies internationally without a ticket, a naked Brooklyn man steals a sailboat, and shoplifters try using expired coupons as a legal defense. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the weirdest real news you won't believe actually happened. This Is True Really News brings...