Welcome to another edition of This is True Really News! Hosted by veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes, we dive into the deep end of the world's most baffling headlines. If you enjoy "idiots spewing idiot things about idiot people," you’ve found your home.

In this milestone episode 1053, we cover the high-stakes world of corporate rebellion, subterranean terrors, and home improvement weaponry.

• The $6,000 Independence Day Party: A corporate VP canceled the IT department's holiday plans, claiming they "didn't have lives." The manager’s response? A "go wild" spending spree on the company card involving smoked brisket, professional fireworks, and a very confused CEO.

• The Breaking Bad Assistant: A 45-year-old graduate research assistant at Southern Illinois University was caught operating a meth lab in the campus chemistry building. Apparently, ten years of trying to buy pseudoephedrine eventually catches up with you.

• Nightmares from the U-Bend: Scientists in Cambodia discovered a fluorescent turquoise pit viper and a flying snake in the same cave system. We break down why your bathroom is no longer a safe haven from aerial or aquatic reptilian assaults.

• Hardware Store High Treason: Home Depot was found selling authentic "William Wallace" swords online. Reclaim your freedom from the tyrannical English King while also trimming your hedges!

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From the cozy (or claustrophobic) confines of the mailbag, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to sift through the weirdest listener emails and headlines of the week. This episode covers everything from airborne poultry to the consequences of "niche" filmmaking in an Airbnb.

• The Turkey Uprising: A woman in Waite Park was hospitalized after a turkey flew through her windshield. Scot and Tony discuss the "Kamikaze" tactics of local wildlife on Highway 10 and I-94. They're making plans, people.

• Airbnb Kinks: A Florida woman is in hot water (literally) after being arrested for causing over $5,500 in damages to rental properties while filming "water sport" adult content. Pro tip: Don’t water the toaster.

• The Bug Tussle Sign Saga: The Texas DOT has officially given up on a town with a population of 15 because people won't stop stealing the "Bug Tussle" road signs.

• Lost in Translation: Scot reads a lithium-ion battery warning label from China that is so nonsensical it might actually be a secret code. "Strictly Ying forbid the short-circuit!"

• Jolly Rancher or Crack? A look at a case where a man was jailed because a deputy couldn't tell the difference between a broken piece of candy and a controlled substance.

• Global Dispatches: A letter from "Englandistan" breaks down the current state of UK politics and the high cost of diesel.

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In this episode of This Is True Really News, veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes prove that nearly a century of radio experience still hasn't prepared them for the sheer absurdity of the modern world.

On the docket today:

• The "Shower Buddy" Incident: Scot tries to explain a "virtual shower" suggestion from Jessica Thompson that has Tony immediately checking his contract for a "distance clause."

• The Fried Pickle Barter: 25-year-old Justin Carpenter really wanted Buffalo Wild Wings. He didn't have cash, but he did have an ankle monitor and three bags of marijuana to offer the staff. It turns out "making it worthwhile" for minors is a great way to earn himself another ankle monitor.

• The $87,000 Crunch: Why an anonymous buyer paid a world-record price for a three-inch Cheeto that looks like a Pokemon. Before you eat that bag of flaming hots, check for retirement funds.

• Fish_Bandit_84: The 17-year-old Provo "hero" who thought taping cigarettes into the mouths of fish and sticking them to ATMs was the peak of comedy. The police (and the stinky ATMs) disagree.

• Medieval Latrine Wine: Archaeologists found a 600-year-old grape seed at the bottom of a 15th-century hospital cesspit. It’s a perfect DNA match for modern Pinot Noir. It turns out the best time capsule for high-end wine is... the toilet.

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In this episode of This Is True Really News, veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore the high cost of telling your taxpayers to leave, the legal challenges of "hospital squatting," and the rock star who spent five decades as a driving fugitive.

In this episode:

• The New York U-Turn: Governor Kathy Hochul told her opponents to jump on a bus to Florida—then realized she accidentally deported the state's lunch money. Now she’s heading to Palm Beach to see who she can beg to come home.

• The Hospital Squatter: A Florida patient is formally discharged but simply says "no." Months later, she’s still in room 373 enjoying the Jell-O while the hospital files for an eviction.

• Suzy Quatro’s "Driving Dirty" Streak: The Queen of Rock and Roll finally passes her UK driving test in 2026, ending a 53-year run of driving on a Michigan license that expired during the Nixon administration.

• Waterfall for Sale: Why a 90-foot vertical drop ended up on Redfin and why the state of Oregon is stepping in to keep the Benedictine monks' former property public.

• The Professional Beg: Scot attempts a professional "like and subscribe" intro with varying degrees of success.

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Two broadcasting veterans, one mailbag, and zero dignity left.

In this episode of This Is True Really News, industry lifers Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes prove that nearly a century of combined broadcasting experience is no match for a "Studio Effects" tab. After Scot accidentally transitions into his new career as a "kissably soft" Tijuana Hooker, the duo attempts to navigate the absolute absurdity of the modern world.

In this Mailbag edition:

• The Digital Facelift: Scot loses his eyebrows, finds some questionable lip color, and Tony tries (and fails) to remain professional.

• New Subscriber Roll Call: We welcome the latest members of the club and investigate the high correlation between our fans and pre-existing head injuries.

• NYC Snow Logic: The bizarre reality of needing a full dossier of IDs and grade-school photo packs to shovel snow in New York, while the "honor system" still rules the polls.

• Pickleball Wars: Breaking down the escalating violence on the courts and the desperate need for a paddle-sport peace treaty.

• Tennessee Tech Fails: Why Face ID and Highway Patrol mishaps are making the Volunteer State a very interesting place to live.

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When Tommy Lynch woke up blue, he didn't join the cast of Avatar—he joined the ER queue. Meanwhile, a South Carolina man finds out that "The War on Drugs" has a funny way of ignoring actual prescriptions, and a New York musician takes "modern family" to a terrifying new level.

Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for Episode 1050 of This is True Really News, where the stories are 100% real, even if the common sense is missing.

In this episode:

• The Husky Hero: How a dog named Kobe saved a neighborhood (and why you should never ignore a digging dog).

• False Positives: A 15-day jail stint for IBS medication? Meet the deputy who claims he "makes his own" pills.

• The "Zeddy Will" Baby Shower: 5 moms, 1 musician, and a whole lot of "redefining relationships."

• Feeling Blue: Why you should ALWAYS wash your new bedsheets before sleeping in them.

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The level of the show just keeps rising (or sinking, depending on who you ask). Welcome to Episode 1049 of This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes!

This week, we dive into the "Age of Disclosure"—where government officials are ready to admit aliens are here, provided it doesn't mess with their pensions. But forget the "buried leads" in the documentaries; our investigative team found the real evidence where it matters most: Yelp.

Inside this episode:

• Extraterrestrial Yelp Reviews: From the "sentient fungus" at the Golden Corral Chocolate Wonderfall to the Great Hive Mind’s gastrointestinal uprising at Taco Bell, the aliens are here, and they are not impressed with our bean water.

• History’s Deadliest & Oddest Queens: We look back at the "monstrous" Margaret of Anjou, the exercise-obsessed (and incorrectly height-documented) Empress Elisabeth of Austria, and the truly terrifying Ranavalona I of Madagascar, who cut her population in half just for the "fear" of it.

• Puppy Seatbelts & Physics: A Louisiana man gets slapped with a ticket because his dog wasn't buckled in. Is it a safety issue or just a new frontier for municipal revenue? Either way, good luck buckling in a Great Pyrenees.

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Slink into the satin-lined mailbag with us for Episode #224 of This is True Really News! This week, things get feather-ruffling, legally questionable, and a little bit gassy.

First, we debut our newest (and perhaps most necessary) satirical sponsor: The Pickleball Peace Treaty Mediator. If your local kitchen line has become a suburban battleground, 1-800-PPBM is here to help you conciliate before you call your lawyer.

In this episode:

• The Flamingo Heist: A shirtless, drunken Canadian on vacation in Las Vegas takes "loving wildlife" way too far. From chasing birds for selfies to "humiliating" a flamingo in his hotel room, Mitchell Grant Fairbarn is finding out that what happens in Vegas... leads to animal abuse charges.

• Paperwork Judo: How does a Liberian national on a terminated student visa enlist in the National Guard, go AWOL, and then get hired as a Minnesota Corrections Officer? We explore the baffling case of Morris Brown.

• Mailbag Gains: We revisit the infamous "American Airlines Fart Incident." Is Janet afraid of flying, or is she just afraid of gaseous humans in a pressurized tube? (We’re betting on the latter.)

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"Think of it as a tactical investigation... for your tailbone." Welcome to This is True Really News EP 1048, the podcast where the headlines are 100% real and the common sense is 100% optional. Today, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez dive into the world of Oklahoma's new anti-furry legislation, where the penalty for "purporting to be an imaginary species" at school might just involve a trip to Animal Control.

We also head to Stoughton, Wisconsin, for a masterclass in high-tech surveillance. Forget organ transplants and Amazon packages—drones are finally being used for their true purpose: catching 4K high-definition footage of a serial park pooper.

On today’s menu of madness:

• Oklahoma HB 3084: Leave the cat ears at home, kids. The state is ready to call the pound on your "furry offspring."

• The Stoughton Poopstigator: How a 46-year-old woman’s daily ritual turned into a tactical drone mission. Big Brother isn't just watching—he's establishment a "dumping timeline."

• Exercise Obtundity: Why York, England is putting up signs that basically tell the public to be "dull and unaware." (Finally, a government program Tony can get behind!)

• Newton, Iowa’s Ego Trip: A mayor decides that criticizing city council is "defamatory" and hands out handcuffs like party favors.

• Qualified Immunity vs. The Constitution: A federal judge reminds local officials that "because I said so" doesn't actually trump the First Amendment.

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"19 men arrived at the airport for what could have been a normal day of flying..." Welcome to This is True Really News EP 1047, where we prove that sometimes the mainstream media is more satirical than we are. Today, Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez dissect a masterclass in "creative framing" from CNN, who recently described a pair of nail-bomb enthusiasts like they were the stars of a Disney coming-of-age indie flick.

But wait, there's more! We’re diving into the high-stakes world of horse breeding, where the only thing faster than the colts are the terrible puns owners use to ruin an announcer's day. From "Naysayer" to the legendary "Odor in the Court," we’ve got the full pedigree of comedy.

Highlights of today’s descent into the ridiculous:

• The CNN Fan Fiction Award: How a "Mother of Satan" nail bomb became a "change in life circumstances" in a deleted social post. It turns out "freelance explosive technician" doesn't look great on a LinkedIn algorithm.

• The Horse Name Hall of Fame: Why you should never let a psychologist (or a pun-enthusiast) name a foal. Meet the horses named "Ha Ha Ha," "Why Kick a Moo Cow," and the unfortunately birthed "Odor in the Court."

• California’s Runaway Train: The High-Speed Rail project is now $80 billion over budget, a decade late, and trying to pass a law making it illegal to look at its "weaknesses." It's a bold new era of transparency: if you can't see the records, you can't be mad!

• The Great Wife-Carrying Race: Inspired by 19th-century Finnish village pillaging—now with more spandex, Hawaiian shorts, and rucksacks filled with flour to meet the minimum weight requirements.

• Alfred E. Neuman for President: Why the Mad Magazine mascot is looking better than the current options. What, us worry?

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