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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 transported to Pennsylvania for live skeet shooting. Is it urban legend or disturbing reality? The debate is just getting started.

Diving deeper, we explore the latest developments in the Brian Koberger murder case, where his own criminal justice thesis about avoiding evidence at crime scenes might become his undoing. The irony isn't lost on us as we break down how his academic work eerily mirrors the methodology of his alleged crimes.

The absurdity continues with Billy McFarland's attempts to launch Fyre Festival 2 despite his previous disaster and mental health diagnosis, Jessica Simpson's unconventional beauty secret involving snake semen, and the groundbreaking story of the world's first sperm-making stem cell transplant. We also tackle a Florida man's urine-flinging revenge on a store that rejected his job application, a Colorado town's controversial pet ownership limits, and the complex moral questions raised by a prison inmate who targeted convicted child predators.

Throughout it all, we maintain our signature blend of shock, humor, and occasional moral questioning that keeps our listeners coming back for more. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a medical curiosity seeker, or someone who simply enjoys the absurd side of humanity, this episode delivers something for everyone.

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