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A whimsical, some say silly, look at news from around the world.
Unknown Host hosts This is True, Really News, a comedy show with 1,000 episodes published.
Trapped in a toilet for 8 hours over a Mountain Dew? Welcome to another wild episode of This is True Really News! In Episode 1092, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the most bizarre, laugh-out-loud, and straight-up
Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez are back with another batch of weird, wild, and (mostly) true news stories! This week, we're diving into the Amazon basin to meet a fish with human teeth and a very unfortunate nickname. Plu
Meth Raccoons, Emergency Naps, and Medieval Bathroom Escapes! Welcome to Episode 1090 of This is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Verkanis, where all the news you’re about to hear is true... really! (As far as
## Demonic Rescue Bots, Accidental Geniuses & Faked Funerals Welcome to another rousing edition of This is True Really News! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to bring you all the news you need to know without all t
In this episode of the Mailbag:We dive into the backend of our analytics and discover some truly perplexing listener demographics (shoutout to Vietnam and Malaysia!). Then, we review a masterclass in terrible retail mark
Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to bring you the most bizarre, hilarious, and completely true (as far as you know) stories from around the globe! In Episode 1088, we cover a mother who took playground justice way
What happens when you mix immersive theater with a 2,000-pound Yellowstone bison? In Episode 1087, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes break down the week's most absurd (and aromatic) true stories. From a man arrested for meth
When your husband gets arrested for a DUI, what's the logical next step? If you said "steal the police cruiser with him handcuffed in the back," you might just be the star of our favorite news throwback this week! In Epi
Get ready to be disgruntled, regruntled, and everything in between!In Episode 1086 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to break down the most absurd, hilarious, and completely true news st
Welcome back to This is True Really News with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! In Episode 1085, the guys tackle an absolute rollercoaster of weird, wild, and incredibly true news stories. From a hot mic catching Oklahoma c
Welcome to Episode 242 of the This is True Really News Mailbag! This week, we dive into a hilariously questionable collection of news stories, medical mishaps, and engineering marvels.From newspaper typos congratulating
Are you ready for a road trip? In Episode 1084 of This is True Really News, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are taking you on a bizarre journey to Poland, Missouri, and (twice!) to New Jersey. From a majestic steed navigat
If you want to cut through the blather and just get to the good stuff, you’ve found it. This week, Scot and Tony dive into the stupid stuff making headlines so you don’t have to. From a spectacularly tragic Willy Wonka e
Welcome back to another wild episode of the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 241, we’re kicking things off with a deep dive into the sheer perfection of Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer, and the joy of dark
Welcome to This is True Really News Episode 1082 with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes! If you like food and the crazy crap related to it, you are in the right place. In this episode, Scot and Tony explore a hilarious serie
The Great Pringles Wiener Dilemma, Foul-Mouthed Birds, and Electrocuted Pickles! Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to tackle the weirdest, most hilarious news of the week. First, the guys issue a legendary "non-apol
Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the This is True Really News Mailbag! In Episode 240, Tony and the crew face off against their newest arch-nemesis: an incredibly uncreative YouTube troll. We break out the ps
The Real-Life Batman of Mexico, Carnivorous Caterpillars, and... Human Hair Toothpaste?! Scott Combs and Tony Vercanos are back with more bizarre, 100% true (as far as you know) news! This week on This is True Really New
Scot and Tony are back for another rousing rendition of This is True Really News! In Episode 1079, the guys dive into a hilarious mix of bizarre new tech, historical oddities, and their brand-new segment: Criminal Inepti
Welcome to Episode 239 of the This is True Really News Mailbag ! Are you ready to plotz ? This week, we're bringing you a brand new batch of unbelievable real-life stories. From the absolute dumbest tourist complaints we
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