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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 heated debate about St. Patrick's heritage—was he Irish or Italian? From there, they dive into an update on Luigi Mangione, the healthcare CEO killer whose lawyers are challenging evidence collection methods. You'll learn how police obtain DNA in surprisingly sneaky ways, from soda cans to discarded pizza crusts, raising fascinating questions about privacy and legal boundaries.

Ever wondered what happens when a drone hits a porn star's testicles? Wonder no more. The hosts share the bizarre story of a Russian adult film actor whose "balls of steel" were put to the test on the Ukrainian battlefield. Meanwhile, in Belgrade, peaceful protesters experienced the terrifying reality of sonic weapons that cause vomiting and disorientation—a disturbing trend that's appearing at demonstrations worldwide.

Along the way, you'll hear about Tracy Morgan's courtside mishap at a Knicks game, the tragic story of wrongfully accused politician Bud Dwyer, and a compelling theory about snack foods as criminal investigation tools. It's the perfect antidote to doom-scrolling—strange, sometimes ridiculous, but always entertaining.

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