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Tonight on This Is True Really News, Scot and Tony investigate the extremely bizarre resurgence of families bringing their deceased relative's bodies into insurance offices in South Africa to prove death. #TiTR #Satire #BizarreNews

[The Scoop]Forget standard paperwork; families in South Africa are now resorting to bringing their dead relatives (sometimes in a blue body bag) physically into Kapitek and Old Mutual branches to settle delayed funeral claims. We analyze two separate, disturbing cases that redefine "extreme protest" in the modern financial sector.

Meanwhile, an Australian man’s drive-thru "Super Pitbull" enhancement incident at a Hungry Jack's (the local burger joint) backfires when a towel fails to conceal the... painful side effects. And finally, a 71-year-old Florida woman attempts to smother her husband of 52 years over a postcard from a woman he dated 60 years ago. (Of course, it's Florida.)

[Chapter Markers]0:00 - Introduction: Bizarre News Waldo (Two for One)1:08 - Pitbull Super & The Hungry Jack's Drive-Thru Incident2:54 - "Honestly, Didn't Think The Workers Would See Me"4:56 - The First Caper (Kapitek Bank): Bringing Grandma In (in a blue plastic sheet)7:03 - Kissing decourm goodbye.7:16 - The Administrative Hurdle: An unclear funeral parlor stamp.9:34 - Smothered by a Pillow: Florida Husband Attacked Over a 60-Year-Old Postcard11:24 - Outrage and Viral Storm: The Second "Body in the Insurance Office" Case (Old Mutual, 2019)13:11 - Staff and Customers Stunned: Settling the Claim within 48 hours (with "Physical Proof").14:19 - Engaging with the Family (and the checkbook).

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Scot and Tony dive into a world where a $100 ticket gets you a Picasso, a student newspaper bans jokes, and your morning "contribution" could be worth $1,200 a month. #TiTR #Satire #BizarreNews

Is satire dead on campus? We look at the University of North Carolina’s attempt to investigate an April Fool’s joke. Plus, a Parisian man hits the jackpot with a million-dollar raffle, and we discover why "healthy feces" is the hottest new medical commodity. Finally, a TikTok psychic learns that tarot cards aren't a legal defense against a $10M defamation suit.

0:00 - Intro: Low Jinx & Mid Jinx1:40 - The 72-Second Sports Question Problem3:12 - Satire Under Fire: The UNC Daily Tar Heel Controversy5:45 - The "Internet Fact": French-Origin Chinese?8:38 - Winning a Picasso for $117: The Christie's Raffle11:05 - Meat Raffles vs. Picasso Raffles12:31 - The $1,209 Poop Side Hustle (Fecal Microbiota Transplantation)14:20 - Auditioning for Harvard’s... Samples?16:46 - Warning: Don't Let Your Doctor Unbuckle17:19 - The $10M TikTok Psychic: Tarot vs. The Idaho Murders

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"Touching Ladies for Christ," The Fictional "Jessica" Kid-Hack, and WKRP Lore | This is True Really News Mailbag Ep 228

Welcome back to the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 228, we dive into some of the wildest stories pouring in from our audience, from proofreading fails to viral parenting strategies that sound like a psychological experiment for toddlers.

In this episode, we're talking about:

Church Signs Gone Wrong: We analyze a legendary church sign advertising "Touching Ladies for Christ." We’re pretty sure that one needed a second set of eyes (and yes, we even talk about the "frazzled zebra" on the bulletin board).

The Return of WKRP: The actual radio call sign WKRP has finally come home to Cincinnati! We revisit the iconic sitcom, uncover the true story behind the infamous "Turkey Drop," and explain why frozen turkeys are a lot more dangerous than live ones (seriously, the damage was insane).

The Fictional "Jessica" Hack: exhausted parents on TikTok have found an unconventional ally to end toddler tantrums—yelling at a non-existent woman named "Jessica" in the next room. Experts explain why this "pattern interrupt" works... and why it's probably only a temporary fix.

Headlines of the Week: Plus, quick takes on Ichiro’s broken-bat statue mishap, Albert the 12-foot alligator, and the incredible story of a fan who recorded 10,000 concerts starting in 1984.

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Welcome back to This Is True Really News (Episode 1056)! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to prove that reality is stranger than fiction—especially when you’re in Florida or a poorly guarded museum.

In this episode:

• The "Lucky" Laceration: A Fort Walton Beach man discovers the hard way that a spring-loaded stiletto and a novelty "fake plastic turd" don't mix in the same pocket. We break down the "pocket physics" that led to a very awkward emergency room visit.

• The Vegetable Peeler Rampage: A Florida woman (because of course) takes on a display of Red Bulls and several staff members while wearing nothing but a vegetable peeler.

• The Randy Cassingham Connection: Scot and Tony reminisce about the early days of Net Radio and a certain "Cease and Desist" letter from the man behind This Is True.

• The $50 Million Blunder: We dive into the disappearance of Van Gogh's Poppy Flowers. How did thieves bypass 43 cameras and use a museum couch as a ladder? Simple: the ministry spent the security budget on new drapes instead.

• The Basement Trophy: A German handball team "loses" their championship silver plate, only to find it six feet away in the basement months later.

Highlights:

• Why you should never drink tofu through a straw.

• Why Ivy League grads might need to Google "Stiletto" (the knife, not the shoe).

• The legend of the "Tofu-Sucking Moron."

• 43 cameras, 7 working ones, and a very embarrassed Culture Minister.

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Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore the thin line between legitimate business and absolute insanity in Episode 1055.

In this episode:

• The Great Kit Kat Caper: A 12-ton shipment of F1-themed Kit Kats goes missing in Italy. Nestle has actually launched a "Stolen Kit Kat Tracker."

• The Coffin Escape Room: Would you pay to be locked in a casket for 30 minutes? We discuss Barcelona’s "Catalepsy" experience.

• The Jerome Tofu Monster: A truck crash in Missouri left 20 tons of tofu rotting in a ravine, creating a "brick wall of stench" for locals.

• Tokyo’s Pig Cafes: Is hugging a micro-pig a "gym for the mind" or just plain weird?

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Welcome back to the This is True Really News Mailbag (Episode 227)! We’re diving into the deep end of the "You've Got To Be Kidding Me" pool today with stories ranging from medical mysteries to the decline of the Ivy League.

In this episode:

• The 26 Hair Tie Miracle: A "no-kill" rescue shelter saves Midnight the cat after a shocking discovery during surgery. It turns out "intestinal blockage" is just code for "hair accessory buffet."

• The Protein-ini? Buffalo Wild Wings celebrated National Espresso Martini Day with a drink that involves dry rub, protein, and a whole lot of confusion. Is it a cocktail or a chicken wing?

• Harvard’s Grading "Crisis": With nearly 80% of students receiving A's, Harvard is finally trying to bring back the bell curve. We discuss "compression at the top" and why a Harvard GPA has become mathematically meaningless.

• Mailbag & Comments: We check in with Lisa, Riley, and Janine to talk about London's $150 "coffee pollutant" fines, the great tax exodus, and why England might be jumping off the metaphorical Golden Gate Bridge.

Topics covered:

• Pet safety and hair ties

• National Espresso Martini Day (The B-Dubs version)

• Harvard grade inflation and the new 20% cap

• DUI laws in Minnesota vs. North Dakota

• The state of the UK and the "What Wipe" Starmer era

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Welcome to This is True Really News, where veteran broadcasters Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the headlines that prove reality is weirder than fiction. In Episode 1054, we span the globe from a politically awkward election in France to a high-velocity robot uprising in California.

• The Most Awkward Election in History: In the French town of Arcis-sur-Aube, voters face a choice between the incumbent, Charles Hitler, and a far-right challenger named Zelensky. We discuss why "Hitler" (spelled with two T's) decided changing his name was just too expensive.

• The Cupertino Robot Revolution: Diners at a Haidilao Hot Pot restaurant got a front-row seat to a "Terminator-style" melee when a service robot’s "celebration mode" went rogue. Watch as staff try to wrestle a bucking bronco made of steel and orange aprons.

• The Plumber and the Pig Vampire: A UK plumber digging under a 200-year-old bathroom floor uncovered a stash of bones that turned out to be... a protective pig? We explore the ancient tradition of burying livestock to ward off bad spirits.

• The World Cup of Cognitive Gymnastics: We head to Havana, Cuba, to check in on the "Useless Idiots"—Western tourists and academics who marvel at the "purity" of a system that can’t find a carton of eggs. Scot breaks down the "Embargo Vault" and the "Literacy Balance Beam."

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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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