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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 break, we're covering all the news that is true, really... as far as you know.

Grab your garlic sauce and buckle up for a veritable petting zoo of weird news!

• 0:00 - Intro: Don't open strange packages (unless they look good).

• 0:41 - The Ultimate Hustle: A Calgary man's bold, terrible marketing strategy involving business cards and free cocaine.

• 3:08 - The Worst Zoo in Louisiana: Escaping Nile crocodiles, rogue kangaroos, and why you should never pay $215 to swim with angry otters.

• 7:05 - The Pig Pedicurist: Meet the French woman who sold her bar to trim the cloven hooves of pet pigs full-time.

• 10:26 - The UK Doner Kebab Mystery: A DNA test reveals exactly what's spinning on that massive, sweaty rotisserie cone. (Spoiler: It's rarely pure lamb).

• 14:46 - Outro: How to get in touch with the show.

Here is a quick breakdown of the madness discussed in today's episode:

• Alex Lee's Casino Hustle: Why stapling 60 grams of contraband to your personal business cards is a fast track to jail, not entrepreneurial success.

• Barnhill Preserve Chaos: How a $10,000 student loan funded a private zoo where the enclosures were simply suggestions, leading to a Marabou stork fleeing all the way to Wisconsin.

• Pampered Pork: The booming, underserved niche market of spa treatments for the modern French house pig.

• The Elephant Leg: The horrifying paste, rusk, and meat-glue concoction that makes up the beloved post-pub UK doner kebab.

"If you work in a high-rise office, your printer might break... well, if you work at a zoo, an animal might escape." – The worst defense for a missing crocodile.

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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 universe proves once again that it is terrible at following instructions.

In this episode, we cover:

• A "glitch in the matrix" moment where adopted twins stumble upon their birth mother via a forgotten strip of mall photos.

• A 36-year-old man who decided to park his car on the sidewalk and casually stroll through the Fort Lauderdale Airport entirely naked.

• The booming (and terribly named) pet food trend: B.A.R.F. (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food).

• The rogue raccoon that successfully took down the power grid for 7,000 people in Toronto, plus Tony's own traumatic radio station rodent story.

• 0:00 - Intro: Japanese Spider-Man & Basement Podcasting

• 1:35 - A 1-in-a-Million Closed Adoption Coincidence

• 5:30 - Florida Man Goes Naked at the Airport

• 8:15 - The B.A.R.F. Diet: Questionable Pet Food Marketing

• 12:43 - Dog Talk: Sweet Malamutes & Submissive Pups

• 14:03 - The Raccoon That Broke Toronto's Power Grid

• 15:52 - Flashback: Mouse vs. The AM Radio Transmitter

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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 the wild, 100% true story of the 1978 Japanese Spider-Man TV series—complete with flying cars and giant mechas that paved the way for the Power Rangers!⏳ Episode Chapters0:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Bag of Mail0:36 - Sparks Concern: The Mysterious "Sewer Men" of New York City2:25 - "That's All Folks": Looney Tunes Sentenced to 20 Years After Police Chase9:14 - Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign: Jesus, Confusing Prescriptions, and "Kill Only Tim"12:07 - The Awesome Madness of Japanese Spider-Man & His Giant Mech13:25 - Quick Fact: Do Pigeons Navigate with Their Livers?16:51 - Viewer Comments & The Secret Behind Our Thumbnails📰 Highlights From This Episode:The Real "Looney Tunes": We break down the unbelievable story of a 43-year-old man who legally changed his name to Looney Tunes and engaged in a wild police chase involving spike strips, golf courses, and a 20-year prison sentence."Kill Only Tim": We review some of the most baffling real-world signs sent in by viewers, including a New Jersey trail sign with a very specific, anti-Tim agenda.Spider Machine GP-7: Did you know Japanese Spider-Man had a flying race car and a 200-foot-tall robot named Leopardon? We discuss how Marvel's wildest licensing deal birthed the modern Megazord!Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more bizarre true news! Let us know down below: what would you do if you saw a "sewer man," and more importantly, what did Tim do to deserve that sign?

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" that kept it all under wraps.

• Debugging History: Was the term "computer bug" really born from a moth at Harvard? We separate the legend from the truth.

• The "Crack Dealer" Controversy: A Florida chiropractic clinic’s pun-filled sign led to a 23-year-old man taking a branch and some bricks to their property. His motive? He didn't get the joke.

• Y2K Beauty Fail: The ER visit that prompted a doctor to start asking: "Have you recently used any beauty products from the Bush administration?"

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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 disaster?

• A "Creative" Hiding Spot: A trip to the local jail takes an unexpected turn when a suspect is found with a full bottle of Pinot Grigio stashed in the most unthinkable place.

• NASA’s "Cheeky" Mission: Why is NASA prioritizing a multi-year, multi-billion dollar mission to probe Uranus? We break down the science (and the middle school humor) behind the UOP.

• Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: A Canadian man finally wins his battle against a 2007 red-light ticket after a 19-year legal odyssey.

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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 "always open."And yes, we even attempt a rendition of the Mission Impossible theme.Are we a "stupid species"? Let’s discuss it. Join us for a chaotic, fun, and slightly unhinged ride through Mailbag Episode 234!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly absurdity.

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: apologies in advance for the world record attempt featured in this episode!

Here is what we are covering today:

• Florida Man Strikes Again: Why a man drove his pickup truck straight into the ocean at New Smyrna Beach (Hint: "The truck don't surf").

• The Ultimate (and Most Painful) World Record: A 50-year-old martial arts expert pulls a two-ton, burning French police car 40 meters using a tow rope attached to... well, his "freed Willie." Yes, really. It was for charity!

• Meltdown at Epcot: A former "Officer of the Year" known for his de-escalation skills loses his cool at the happiest place on Earth.

• The Longest, Silliest War: Celebrating the anniversary of the end of a 335-year, completely bloodless war between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly.

• 0:00 - Intro, Ronnie Tucker, & Apologies in Advance

• 1:36 - Florida Man's Ocean-Going Pickup Truck

• 4:09 - The Most Painful (and Fiery) Car Tow in History

• 10:23 - An Epcot Security Meltdown

• 14:38 - The 335-Year War with the Isles of Scilly

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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 bizarre academic theory of "Petro-masculinity" and take a trip to Poland where "Hades Funeral Services" had a very public, very awkward mishap at a crosswalk. All the news you're about to hear is true. Really! (As far as we know).

• 0:00 - Intro: The Batmobile GoFundMe & Nerd Transportation Solutions

• 3:20 - The AI Pope: How ChatGPT Convinced a 53-Year-Old to Apply for the Vatican's Top Job

• 8:41 - Norway's Serial Teenage Bus Thief: 3 Joyrides, Zero Consequences

• 17:00 - "Petro-Masculinity": Academics Claim "Drill Baby Drill" is Subconsciously Erotic

• 23:01 - Hades Funeral Services: A Literal Dead Drop in a Polish Crosswalk

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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 all of this, plus a heartwarming (and suspenseful) kitten rescue in Mississippi and some stellar listener mail.

Episode Highlights:

• Miracle Meows: A storm chaser and the Cajun Navy rescue a kitten from the rubble of a Mississippi tornado.

• The Alcatraz Coyote: Investigating the true motives of a lone coyote who swam two miles in the freezing San Francisco Bay.

• Copywriting Disasters: What happens when whiskey ads and tire specs get smashed together.

• Medical Marinara: The new frontier of dipping sauces.

• Listener Mail: Patrick from Liverpool delivers a Knight Rider pun that brings us physical pain.

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0:00Intro & The NSA is Listening

0:31The Mississippi Tornado Kitten Rescue

4:15Alcatraz Coyote: Swimming for Power or Love?

9:52Sign Fails: Friendship Church & All-Weather Whiskey

10:59Medical Marinara & Kathy's 9 Library Ferrets

13:45Listener Mail: The Ultimate Knight Rider Pun

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 after using AI to create a "wolf on the loose" hoax that shut down schools.

• The Spy in the City Council: A California official resigns after being outed as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government.

• The Slowest Getaway: An Amish couple goes to Walmart, only to have their horse and buggy stolen by a woman who didn't know what "equestrian" meant.

• The Ultimate "Oops": Two different police units raid the same house at the same time. The result? A masterclass in departmental dysfunction and a lot of bruised egos.

• Arkansas Ricin & The "Owlers": A man gets caught making poison to keep "ghillie-suit-wearing" snoopers out of his woods.

Plus: A tribute to Max Baer Jr. (Jethro Bodine) and a deep dive into why you should never drop your drink into a bucket of enchanted hail.

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