Episodios

  • Mailbag Episode 193: Church Signs, $7K Labubu Doll Heist & 72-Inch Rats in Britain!
    Aug 16 2025

    Welcome back to another wild Mailbag episode! This week we're diving into the most bizarre news stories and listener mail that'll leave you scratching your head.

    What we're covering:

    • A church sign that says "No clothing this Wednesday" - did they know what they were doing?
    • Masked villains steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls (the new Furbies apparently!)
    • Hilarious street signs from Edinburgh, Scotland including kilt wind speed warnings
    • Giant 22-inch rats invading UK towns (plus a 72-inch one in Downing Street!)
    • Navy vs. Army presidents - why do sailors make better commanders-in-chief?
    • Listener stories about lost cars, mountain climbing disasters, and Sister Kevin the terrifying nun

    Join us for another episode of questionable life choices, absurd news, and the kind of commentary that makes you wonder how we got here. We promise it makes more sense when you listen... maybe.

    Thanks to all our listeners who send in these amazing stories! Keep them coming - we live for this chaos.

    #MailbagEpisode #WeirdNews #ChurchSigns #LabujDolls #ScottishHumor #GiantRats #PodcastLife #Comedy #BritishNews #NavyPresidents #ListenerMail #AbsurdNews #Edinburgh #Podcast


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  • Chuck E. Cheese Crimes, Radioactive Wasps & Amazing Coincidence Stories | This Is True Really News EP 986
    Aug 14 2025

    Welcome to This Is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In this episode, we bring you the weird, wild, and amazing stories that make you question reality.

    🎭 FEATURED STORIES:

    • Chuck E. Cheese Crime Spree - From credit card fraud in Tallahassee to massive brawls in Mobile, Alabama - why is Chuck E. Cheese becoming a hotbed of criminal activity?
    • Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovery - Workers at a former nuclear bomb facility in South Carolina found a wasp nest with radiation levels 10x federal limits. Should we be worried about mutant insects?
    • Waffle House Tattoo Gone Wrong - A Florida man gets a Waffle House logo tattooed on his calf, then can't pay the $250 bill. The consequences will shock you!
    • Incredible Coincidence Stories - Four amazing listener stories that will restore your faith in the universe's sense of humor, including a book that traveled 2,800 miles to find its way home and a childhood bike accident that led to marriage 20 years later.

    📧 Got a story for us? Send it to titr@netradio.network

    🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell icon for notifications!

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


    Contact: titr@netradio.network

    #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #ChuckECheese #RadioactiveWasps #AmazingStories #TrueStories #PodcastHighlights #CoincidenceStories #WeirdFlorida #NewsComedy #Storytelling #UnbelievableNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes


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  • Giant 22-Inch Rats Invade UK Town + Bizarre American Festivals & Dumbest Criminals Ever! | TITR EP 985
    Aug 12 2025

    Welcome back to This Is True Really News! Scot and Tony are back with another wild episode covering the strangest stories from around the world.

    In This Episode:🐀 MONSTER RATS TAKE OVER UK TOWN - A 22-inch supersized rat (the size of a desktop monitor!) discovered in Norman-by-Teaside has locals calling for help as these street-walking rodents get bigger and bolder

    🎪 AMERICA'S WEIRDEST FESTIVALS - From the Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, WV to underwater musicians playing French horns for manatees in the Florida Keys, we explore the most bizarre celebrations across America including:

    • Basque Festival in Boise, Idaho (who knew?)
    • Pierogi-throwing contests in Indiana
    • Spiritualist symposiums featuring "talking mongoose mysteries"
    • Hot air balloon festivals and chainsaw carving competitions

    🤦‍♂️ STUPID CRIMINALS HALL OF FAME - Three incredibly dumb criminals including the genius who CALLED THE BANK ahead of time to schedule his own robbery, a cross-dressing clown car thief, and the wanted man who voluntarily handed his ID to police

    Plus: Why 5% recycling rates make us feel scammed, tornado birth stories, and a surprisingly heartwarming dating app road trip tale (don't try this at home!)

    Like, Subscribe & Hit That Bell! 🔔Email us your stories: TITR@netradio.network

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

    #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #StupidCriminals #GiantRats #AmericanFestivals #Comedy #Podcast #TrueStories #BizarreNews #UK #Festivals #Criminals #Funny #Entertainment #News #Weird #Strange #Unusual #Comedy


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  • Climbing Mountains, Highway Racing & More Insane Tales | This is True Really News Mailbag EP 192
    Aug 9 2025

    Welcome back to another hilarious Mailbag episode! In this episode, we're diving into some of the absolutely WILDEST stories. From spontaneous mountain climbing adventures in Scotland to highway racing in dad's van, these tales will leave you questioning people's decision-making skills!What's covered in this episode:Crazy stories including impromptu mountain climbing with zero experienceHighway racing adventures that somehow didn't end in disasterSneaking into Kiss concerts and other questionable life choicesHilarious business signs and typos that made us laugh out loudPersonal stories about childhood mishaps and learning experiencesThe infamous "window lock" truck repair story that proves we're all humanHighlights:Driving to Mongolia without a licenseThe limbo stick theft mysteryThird grade teacher horror storiesBusiness signs that make you question everythingWhether you're here for the laughs, the cringe-worthy stories, or just want to feel better about your own life choices, this episode has something for everyone. Don't forget to share your own crazy stories in the comments below!Subscribe for more entertaining content and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!Thanks for listening, and remember - we've all done stupid things, but at least we don't usually broadcast them on the internet... except when we do!#podcast #mailbag #stories #funny #entertainment #listeners #comedy #wildstories #mountainclimbing #scotland #highway #business #signs #childhood #memories #lifestories #cringe #hilarious #subscribe #youtube

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  • Man Smuggles 14 Toucans in Car Dashboard + Tarantula Mating Season Chaos | This is True Really News EP 984
    Aug 7 2025

    Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In this wild episode, we cover the strangest true stories making headlines:

    🦜 TOUCAN SMUGGLING GONE WRONG - A 35-year-old man from San Ysidro, California couldn't explain how 14 keel-billed toucans ended up sedated in his Volkswagen Passat dashboard. His excuse? He just went to get McDonald's! Border patrol dogs weren't buying it.

    🕷️ TARANTULA MATING SEASON ALERT - If you're camping in the Southwest this fall, get ready! Tens of thousands of tarantulas are emerging from their burrows across California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas. It's mating season, and these hairy baseball-sized males are on the prowl for love (but they might not survive the encounter).

    🚂 BIRTHDAY TRAIN THEFT - A Florida man celebrated his 57th birthday by stealing a tour train in Key West, claiming he "borrowed" it for his special day. Police found him at the southernmost point with a meth pipe and some very creative excuses.

    Plus, our favorite segment: Flathead Beacon Police Blotter featuring unauthorized roosters, stolen washers, fake UPS drivers with suspicious packages, and a man who reported his car stolen... while calling from the bar where he parked it!

    📧 Contact us: TITR@netradio.network🔔 Subscribe for more bizarre but true news stories!⭐ Like if you enjoyed these ridiculous real-life headlines!

    All the news you're about to hear is true. Really? As far as you know.

    This is True Really News delivers the most unbelievable real news stories with comedic commentary. No fake news here - just truth that's stranger than fiction!

    #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #Comedy #Podcast #Wildlife #ToucanSmuggling #TarantulaSeason #FloridaMan #PoliceBlotter #BizarreNews #StrangeButTrue #RealNews #Funny #Southwest #California #Texas #Colorado #TrainTheft #KeyWest #BorderPatrol #NewsCommentary


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  • EP 983: Pizza Shop Accidentally Gets 85 People High + Stubborn Moose Blocks Trail | This is True Really News
    Aug 5 2025

    Welcome to another episode 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 you know.)

    🍕 THIS WEEK'S WILD STORIES:

    • Pizza Gone Wrong: A Wisconsin pizza restaurant accidentally got 85 customers high (ages 1-91!) after using THC-infused cooking oil by mistake
    • Stubborn Moose: A 900-pound bull moose has shut down an entire hiking trail in New York's Adirondacks and refuses to leave
    • Nature's Defense: How hawk moths use their genitals as ultrasonic weapons against bats
    • Russian Mistake: Texas family moves to Russia for "traditional values" - husband ends up on Ukraine front lines

    📧 CONTACT US:Got a story tip, question, or snark? Email us at titr@netradio.network

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    ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: All stories reported are based on legitimate news sources. We just make them more entertaining.


    #TrueNews #WeirdNews #PodcastHighlights #Wisconsin #THCAccident #Moose #Adirondacks #Russia #Ukraine #Comedy #NewsCommentary #BizarreStories #TrueStories #Podcast


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  • Little League Bat Flip Goes to COURT! | Mailbag EP 191 | This Is True Really News
    Aug 2 2025

    🏀 What We Cover:

    • Little League Drama: A 12-year-old gets EJECTED for a harmless bat flip and it goes all the way to COURT! Judge had to issue an emergency restraining order so the kid could play in the state championship
    • WNBA Enforcer Talk: Sophie Cunningham's hilarious fit walk moments and why she's the league's most entertaining "enforcer"
    • UK Swearing Fines: England wants to fine people $134 for cursing in public - because nothing says "free speech" like government language police
    • Listener Comments: Your hilarious takes on viral videos, boys' brain theory, and grandpa tax at Halloween


    This episode perfectly captures how we've become a society that takes everything to court - even 12-year-olds celebrating home runs! From New Jersey courtrooms to English councils trying to police language, we're diving into the absurdity that passes for news these days.


    Subscribe for more ridiculous real news stories that make you question everything!


    Got a story tip or comment? Send it our way for future mailbag episodes!


    #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #LittleLeague #BatFlip #CourtCase #WNBA #SophieCunningham #FreeSpeech #UK #Podcast #RealNews #Commentary #Episode191


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  • Fake Cat Emergency Calls & Museum Finds Dinosaur in Parking Lot! | This Is True Really News EP 982
    Jul 31 2025

    Welcome back to This Is True Really News with Scot and Tony! In this episode, we dive into some absolutely bizarre real news stories that sound too strange to be true... but they are!

    Story Highlights:🐱 The Great Cat Hoax Crisis - A Canadian couple gets bombarded with calls about their "missing" cat Torbo... except their cat isn't missing, isn't white, and isn't even named Torbo! Turns out their phone number ended up on a novelty t-shirt featuring a fake missing cat poster. From ransom demands to death threats over an imaginary kitten!

    📊 America's Job Evolution: 1998 vs 2024 - Fascinating data breakdown showing how the most common jobs in each state have changed over 26 years. From retail salespersons dominating in '98 to fast food workers and home health aides taking over in 2024. We break down the surprising shifts state by state!

    🦕 Museum's Lucky Strike - The Denver Museum of Nature and Science was drilling for geothermal energy in their parking lot when they made an incredible discovery - a dinosaur fossil! The odds? Like hitting a hole-in-one from the moon, according to their curator.

    🎨 Art World Fooled Again - We explore some of the most successful art forgeries in history, including medieval frescoes featuring Marlene Dietrich and a turkey, and how even Steve Martin got duped for $860,000!

    Join us for our signature dry humor and deadpan delivery as we explore the weird, wonderful, and absolutely true stories that make you question reality.

    Connect with us:📧 Email: TITR@netradio.network

    Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon for more droll news commentary!

    #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #Comedy #Podcast #FakeEmergency #CatHoax #DinosaurDiscovery #ArtForgery #JobMarketTrends #DenverMuseum #ComedyPodcast #RealNews #BizarreStories #NewsCommentary #TrueCrime #ScamAlert #DataVisualization #AmericanJobs #ArtScandal


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