This is True, Really News

A whimsical, some say silly, look at news from around the world.

This is True, Really News is a comedy podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts This is True, Really News, a comedy show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Episode #252

  Weird History Facts & Hilarious Signs | This is True Really News Mailbag 252

  Oct 3, 202619 min

  Happy Saturday! In Episode 252 of the This is True Really News Mailbag , we kick things off with a collection of the most bizarre and hilarious signs out in the wild—from "pumpkin spice" oil changes to strict rules about cats on the golf course. Then, we dive into historical events with completely unexpected consequences. Did you know the Titanic disaster directly caused the deadliest shipwreck on the Great Lakes? Or that a massive volcanic eruption led Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein ? We break down these bizarre historical domino effects, debate the merits of daylight saving time, and wrap up by reading some of the most brutally funny comments left on other comedy podcasts (featuring strays aimed at Joe Rogan, Bill Burr, and Tim Dillon). Drop a comment below with the weirdest sign you've ever seen, and don't forget to like and subscribe! ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Apple rants & the weirdest signs in the wild 4:09 - Historical events with wild, unexpected consequences 6:14 - How the Titanic sinking accidentally doomed the SS Eastland 7:28 - How Spanish silver broke the Ming Dynasty 8:41 - The real origins of the Internet & ARPANET 9:26 - WWI and our hatred for Daylight Saving Time 9:59 - The "Year Without a Summer" and the birth of Frankenstein 12:25 - Did the Black Death actually improve the economy? 14:28 - Reading hilarious comments from other comedy podcasts 18:12 - Wrapping up & the British seagull story Tags / Hashtags: #Podcast #WeirdHistory #FunnySigns #ComedyPodcast #HistoryFacts #ThisIsTrue #Mailbag #Frankenstein #Trivia

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  Episode #1104

  The D.C. "Bomb" Scare, Lunar Zoning Laws, & Scandalous Monks | This is True, Really News Ep 1104

  Oct 1, 202619 min

  From a suspicious package that brought D.C. traffic to a standstill to the wildest monastery scandals you'll ever hear, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are back to break down the week’s most ridiculous true headlines. In Episode 1104, we discover the golfing origins of the "F-bomb" (aka "ground pounding"), find out why an astronomer thinks SpaceX needs a spiritual permit to crash junk into the Moon, and rage at a New Zealand parking authority that fined a woman for dying in a grocery store parking lot. Plus, an update on the not-so-celibate, meth-fueled secret lives of some Thai monks. All the news you’re about to hear is true. Really. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & The Ancient Origins of the "F-Bomb" 3:21 - D.C. Traffic Shut Down by Suspicious "Adult" Device 5:27 - SpaceX Space Junk vs. Indigenous Lunar Zoning Laws 9:22 - TV Talk: Reacher, Neely, and Lanterns 12:10 - Woman Literally Dies, Still Gets an $80 Parking Ticket 14:47 - The Wild, Scandalous Secret Lives of Thai Monks 18:22 - Outro Connect with the Show: Have a weird news story we should cover or just want to say hi? Send your notes, stories, and longer thoughts to our new email: titr@netradio.network If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss an update from This Is True, Really News. #WeirdNews #FunnyNews #SpaceX #TITR #ComedyPodcast #TrueNews #Dcbombscare #PodcastHighlights

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  Episode #1103

  Dumb Criminals: "Sauce God" Posts Receipts & A Publix Machete Fight | TITR Ep 1103

  Sep 29, 202615 min

  In episode 1103 of This is True, Really News , Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez break down some of the most bafflingly stupid criminal masterminds to ever make the headlines. We kick things off with a Virginia fraudster dubbed "Sauce God" who ran a $2 million check fraud ring—and generously provided all the evidence to the Feds by bragging on social media. Plus, an inside job at an Arizona Shake Shack where the culprit forgot one crucial detail, Hennepin County fights off a wave of AI-generated phantom businesses, and a Florida grocery store parking lot turns into a Looney Tunes battle between a hatchet and a machete. Stick around to the end for a genuinely useful self-defense tip. In This Episode: 0:00 - Intro: Wash your food & send us snark 1:04 - "Sauce God" posts his own receipts, earns 14 years 4:29 - Shake Shack employee robs his own store (and goes back to work) 6:47 - AI scammers flood Hennepin County's $2M relief fund 11:00 - The great Publix parking lot Hatchet vs. Machete showdown 13:25 - Self-defense tip: Surviving an edged weapon encounter Connect With Us: Got a question, conundrum, or a weird news story we need to see? We like big snarks. Email us at: titr@netradio.network If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow so you never miss out on the stupidest parts of the species. #DumbCriminals #WeirdNews #FloridaMan #TrueCrimeComedy #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #FunnyNews

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  Episode #251

  Fat Bears, Raccoon Boot Camp, & The Whistling Scrotum | This is True Really News Ep 251

  Sep 26, 202624 min

  A 72-year-old man makes medical history, Katmai National Park prepares for its chunkiest residents, and a Mississippi wildlife rescue throws graduation ceremonies for raccoons. Tony and the crew are back to unpack the most bizarre true news stories of the week, including an Indiana arson case that takes a shockingly painful turn. In This Episode: 0:00 – Intro, rice pilaf debates, and podcast analytics (why poop and meat showers win the internet). 4:28 – The Whistling Scrotum: A medical mystery involving collapsed lungs and an unprecedented anatomical highway. 10:39 – Fat Bear Week: Chunk, Gully, and the fight for the 1,200-pound crown at Katmai National Park. 15:32 – Indiana Arson: A convoluted alibi, a missing "downtown," and the most bizarre self-inflicted crime scene of the year. 18:52 – Raccoon Boot Camp: Inside the Mississippi rescue center that trains orphaned kits to survive the wild—complete with a pomp-and-circumstance graduation ceremony. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more weird true news every week! Tags: #ThisIsTrue #WeirdNews #FatBearWeek #TrueNews #FunnyPodcast #MedicalOddities #BizarreNews #ComedyPodcast

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  Episode #1102

  Robot Spies, Mushroom Loyalty Cards & The Serial Sniffer | This is True Really News Ep 1102

  Sep 24, 202619 min

  Robot Spies, Mushroom Loyalty Cards & The Serial Sniffer | This is True Really News Ep 1102 All the news you're about to hear is true... really, as far as you know. This week, Scot and Tony dive into the wild world of criminal masterminds and robotic revelations. We kick things off in Minnesota with a drug dealer who tried to build customer retention using "Flower Daddy" punch cards, before heading to California to discuss a serial sniffer terrorizing local department stores. Plus, a Taiwanese man uses his Roomba to catch his cheating wife—only to get sued right back—and we wrap up with a genuinely heartwarming story out of Tokyo about robot avatars changing lives. If you like this kind of crap, hit the Like button, Subscribe, and ring the Bell icon so you get notified of what you should be ignoring on a regular basis! In This Episode: 0:00 – Intro, Randy Savage, & Banter 1:33 – Minnesota's "Flower Daddy": A Magic Mushroom Loyalty Program goes wrong. 6:18 – The Serial Sniffer: A repeat offender crouches his way through California retail stores. 10:54 – Roomba Surveillance: A husband catches his cheating wife using a vacuum camera, but the law bites back. 16:04 – The Dawn Avatar Robot Cafe: How remote-controlled robots are giving housebound individuals in Japan a second chance at connection. Got a story? Want to yell at us? Make it good—just insulting our heritage isn't enough! Get creative, get good, or get lost. Send your stories to: TITR@netradio.network Hosted by: Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes Listen to more: [Insert Link to Website/Podcast Platform] #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #FunnyPodcast #TrueNews #BizarreStories #RobotCafe #FloridaMan Vibes

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