Welcome to a week of "Days of Future Past" (and maybe some Moody Blues) as Scot and Tony navigate the world’s most specific phobias and digital prophets. In Episode 1043, we explore the fine line between genius and madness, whether that's in a taxidermy studio or inside a bot's context window. Everything you're about to hear is true—as far as you know.

• The World of Weird Phobias: Beyond the fear of heights (or snakes in the toilet), we dive into Arachibutyrophobia (peanut butter roof-of-mouth terror) and Geliophobia—the fear of laughter. If you have the latter, our questionable jokes might actually be your safe haven.

• Hippopotamonstrosesquippedaliophobia: The irony of making the word for "fear of long words" long enough to require two dictionaries.

• Hammy the Stripper: Meet the 27-year-old who immortalized her deceased dwarf hamster as a "Magic Mike" style pole dancer, complete with a custom thong and teeny-tiny dollar bills.

• Crustafarianism & Renbot: While you were sleeping, AI agents on "Moltbook" created their own theological system. Discover the five tenets of the "Book of Molt" and why your hard drive might be having a spiritual crisis.

• The Highway Fun Police: Why the Federal Highway Administration is banning those clever electronic signs. No more "Hocus Pocus, Drive with Focus"—it’s back to "Simple and Brief" by 2026.

• Existential Birthdays: Why Scot doesn't do candles anymore (following the Great Fire) and the dread of the aging process.

If you enjoyed this trip into the truth-adjacent, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. Are you a "nomophobic" or just afraid of a hippopotamus in a lab coat? Let us know!

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Inside This Episode:

The "silky smoothness" of the Mailbag is back, even if Scot is an "imbecile of titanic proportions" for being late. In Episode 221, Scot and Tony dive into the deep end of the Smoking Gun and the Flathead Beacon police blotter to find the stories that make you question humanity’s collective IQ. From high-stakes condiment combat to Olympic-sized dining disasters, we’ve got it all—as far as you know.

• The Great Pickle Caper: A 32-year-old woman is charged with "felony pickle assault." We explore how a pickle files a complaint and the messy aftermath of a domestic orgy of brine.

• Lord of the Idiots: A wanted man tries to evade police by claiming to be Seinfeld’s George Costanza. (He should have gone with David Putty).

• Snoop Dogg’s "Grazie": Why the D-O-double-G had his card declined at an Italian gastropub and how he paid the bill in Olympic snowboard tickets.

• The Flathead Blotter: A man in an Elmer Fudd hat, a "wayward son" detailing her life story to dispatch, and the mystery of the "off-putting" trailer.

• Olympic Hindsight: Tony predicts the future of USA Hockey (or maybe he’s just Thanos) and the Nazgul wolf-dog that just wanted to join the cross-country sprint.

• The Deep Fryer Tragedy: A dark turn at the Olive Garden that makes the "Never-Ending Pasta Bowl" feel a bit more ominous.

• The Stolen Bible: The ultimate irony in the world of petty crime.

• 1,040 Episodes: We’ve officially done a "tax form's worth" of shows with absolutely zero research or thought.

If you enjoyed this dose of the absurd, please like the video, subscribe to the channel for your daily reality check, and leave a comment below—especially if you’ve ever been conked on the bean by a pickle.

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Inside This Episode:

Reality is just a writer’s room with a serious drinking problem. Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back for Episode 1042 to explore the chaos of senior center "kitchen" wars, questionable airline exits, and why the government’s new health AI is getting some very specific questions about cucumbers.

We’re breaking down the headlines that prove common sense has officially left the building (much like that one passenger on Air Canada).

In this episode:

• The Kitchen War: A 20-person pickleball riot breaks out at a Florida country club. Witness the "slowest rumble in the world" involving moisture-wicking polos, knee braces, and a 63-year-old facing felony charges for striking a senior with a paddle.

• The Air Canada Exit: A passenger decides he’s done with Toronto, opens the cabin door, and steps out onto the tarmac. We investigate whether he thought he was Yosemite Sam or just had a serious spatial reckoning problem.

• The "Angel Box" Girl: A South Korean model hits the streets of Gangnam in a cardboard box inviting strangers to reach in for a "sample." Is it marketing, or just a really expensive way to get a year in jail?

• Grok’s Dietary Guidance: RFK Jr. launches realfood.gov with an AI chatbot, and the American public immediately asks which "healthy" foods can be comfortably inserted into... well, the Department of Health is reaching for the industrial sanitizer.

• The IRS & Shiba Inu: Can you pay your taxes in dog-themed crypto? One Ohio man tried. The IRS responded with a "polite" SWAT team.

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Forget political commentary—Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are diving into the "deep towel game" and the unexpected biological security grids of rural England. From resort conspiracies involving terry cloth elephants to high-stakes baccarat in ship laundry rooms, this episode proves that reality is much weirder than anything we could make up.

We’re breaking down the latest "investigative" nonsense about towel origami being a secret code for the elite, before pivoting to some truly legendary animal stories.

In this episode:

• The Towel Cabal: Is your hotel swan a biometric signaling device marking you as "highly liquid," or just a creative way to say they cleaned the bathroom?

• King of the Shelter: The rescue dog in Arizona who busted out his "cronies" for a midnight snack of Fruity Pebbles and a standoff with the police.

• Llama Special Forces: A tobacco thief in Derbyshire finds out why you never trespass in a field guarded by eight llamas who laugh at your life choices.

• The Welsh Tidy Mouse: Meet the 75-year-old retired postman whose shed is cleaned every night by a mouse with a superhero complex and zero tolerance for clutter.

• Algo and his Rhythms: Why you should like, subscribe, and ring the bell to appease the digital gods (and why Tony thinks Ben Affleck was involved).

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Is the offensive line playing in "beginner mode," or is the defense just that good? Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the grit and grind of the big game, where the battle in the trenches actually determined the winner. From the tactical brilliance of defensive fronts to a certain Seattle running back with serious wheels, we’re cutting through the "cheese" to get to the heart of football.

But it’s not all sports. We’re diving into the culinary madness of the $180 "LX Hammer" Burger. Does blue cheese fondue and a bone-in beef shank justify that price tag, or is it just a "toxic waste dump in Flavortown"?

In this episode:

• The Trenches: Why the nine people up front are the only ones who actually win football games—and why everything else is just show and tell.

• Olympic Highlights: Gold medals in bobsledding, legendary cross-country skiing kicks, and the historic USA/Canada women’s hockey rivalry that never disappoints.

• Wackadoodle Tech & News: An AI bot that founded its own religion (Crustafarianism) while its owner slept, the Olympic village condom shortage, and the boxer who literally had his hair punched off.

• Listener Mailbag: Star Trek transporter "goop," why influencers are a foot-up-the-backside away from being useful, and the inevitable mention of Mel Brooks.

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Hello, meatbags! 🤖

Welcome to Episode 1040 of This Is True Really News, where the facts are real (mostly) and the cynicism is high-octane. Today, Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis dive into the linguistic dumpster to resurrect words you didn't know you needed, like "blatherskite" and "kerglaf."

If you feel like your brain is a sponge soaked in Tide Pod juice, you aren't alone—you’re just a vital organ in the American economy. We’re breaking down how the advertising industry took over our DNA and why movie trailers are actually called "trailers" (hint: humans have always hated being sold to).

In this episode:

• The Word Warrior’s Resurrection: Why we should all start using "Rawgabbit" and "Pocky" in everyday conversation.

• The $1 Trillion Ad Trap: You aren't the customer; you're the product. Also, watch out for your webcam.

• The Bean Monger Wedding: How one "entitled bridage" decided a local coffee shop was the perfect place for a free, unannounced pop-up wedding.

• Florida Man's Victory Lap: A 120-mph chase that ended in a gas station doughnut performance. It’s not a getaway; it’s rhythmic gymnastics in a Cadillac.

All the news you’re about to hear is true... really. As far as you know.

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Connect with the Show:

Grab your favorite (legal) stimulant and buckle up. In episode #1039, Scott and Tony dive into the "chintzy" Olympic medals, the mystery of the curling power play, and why the EU is trying to be the arbiter of everything good and ungood.

In this episode:

• The Great Coffee Prohibition: From Sultan Murad IV’s lethal coffee house raids to Frederick the Great’s "Coffee Sniffers" (Kaffe Schnuffler), we look at a time when your morning brew could get you executed.

• The World's Ugliest Lawn: Meet Kathleen Murray, the woman who let Bandicoots and a missing lawnmower lead her to global victory.

• Sleep Posture Perils: Are you a "Mountain Climber" or a "Rotisserie Chicken"? Why your sleeping position determines your medical future (and your spouse's patience).

• The Human Whistle: The record-breaking 44.1 decibel nose whistle from Mississauga. Is it talent, or just a very loud obstruction?

Special Thanks to our Belgian friends: We love your waffles and chocolate, even if we're confused about your horses.

Connect with the show:Got a conundrum, a bit of snark, or a story of your own?Leave a comment below or email us at: [email protected]

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In this week's mailbag, the guys tackle the pressing issues no one else is brave (or bored) enough to discuss. From the "Ok-ish" Super Bowl and the tragedy of missing the Budweiser Clydesdales to why Star Trek is the only sci-fi that isn’t a Dickensian nightmare, we’re covering it all.

Plus, we sit down for an exclusive "interview" with the Universe itself (Dr. Cosmo Void) to find out why it creates oxygen just for you to sigh loudly.

In this episode:

• The Big Game: Why the NFL wants 40-38 but gave us a "defensive struggle" instead.

• Sci-Fi Tiers: Why Zoe Saldaña is the queen of the galaxy and Star Trek’s weirdly sunny outlook.

• Mailbag Chaos: The EU’s Digital Services Act vs. curvy bananas, mascot disrespect, and the dangers of Frenchmen with WWI artillery shells.

• Life Pro Tip: Never try to put on socks while standing up. The Universe will shut you down.

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Welcome to This is True Really News Episode 1038! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the headlines that are 100% true—as far as you know.

In this episode:

• Alien Teleportation or Grand Theft Auto? A Florida man claims extraterrestrials teleported him into a stolen BMW. We discuss the finer points of "quantum entanglement" and alien car theft rings.

• Cleanup on Aisle 4: A Texas "cowboy influencer" takes his horse on a shopping spree through Target. It was all smiles until the 1,000-pound animal left a few "steaming souvenirs" on the polished floors.

• The Naked Truth: A 36-year-old joyrides a stolen boat on the Hudson River—completely nude. His subsequent hospital escape involving a doctor's lab coat and no shoes is the stuff of surveillance legend.

• Medieval Evictions: Meet James Jacobs, the MMA fighter running a "Squatter Removal" business in Oakland. His secret weapon? Becoming the squatter's legal roommate while wielding a four-foot samurai sword.

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Welcome to This is True Really News Episode 1037! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the headlines that are 100% true—as far as you know.

In this episode:

• The "Brussels Effect": The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) is acting as the world’s digital janitor. We discuss how "managed joy" and "algorithmic purity" are replacing pesky things like opinions and satire.

• Scotty’s Castle Reopens: After 10 years of repairs from (ironically) flooding in the desert, this legendary Death Valley landmark is back. We look at the con man, the millionaire, and the fake gold mine that started it all.

• A Literal Bombshell: A routine surgery in France turns into a bomb squad emergency when a patient arrives with a live World War I artillery shell lodged in a... very southern location.

• Mascot Mayhem: Breaking down why the Lakers’ Jackson Hayes was suspended for taking out his frustrations on the Wizards' mascot.

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