This Is True Really News Mailbag Episode 200 is here! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes celebrate this milestone episode with bizarre news stories from around the globe. New Zealand's fierce bird election crowns an unexpected winner - the Maori Falcon takes Bird of the Year in a contest complete with campaign managers, meme battles, and dance routines. Meanwhile, UK police demand social media apologies without explaining the offense, and a wallaby is hopping loose through the streets of Berlin. The guys also dive into listener mail about airplane airbags (spoiler: engineers have concerns), discuss why hemorrhoids should be called asteroids, debate Florence Pugh's acting talents, and share hilarious kangaroo encounter stories. Plus, deep thoughts on Aristotle's views on courage, and multiple interpretations of what "MIB" really stands for. Hosts: Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1 Subscribe for more entertaining news commentary, mailbag episodes, and conversations about the weird, wild, and wonderful stories you won't find in mainstream media! #ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #Mailbag #NewZealandBirdElection #WeirdNews #NewsCommentary #Podcast #Episode200 #FreeSpeech #WallabiesInBerlin #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes

This Is True Really News celebrates Episode 1000! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver bizarre true stories that'll make you question humanity. In this epic milestone episode: A 76-year-old woman shoots her neighbor in the face with a FLARE GUN over a cat dispute at a retirement community. Two men steal a Humpty Dumpty statue from a miniature golf course in Cape May, New Jersey. The Flathead Beacon Police Blotter brings us awkward naked joggers, mysterious hostage emails that weren't real, and a stolen washer and dryer that nobody wants to prosecute. Plus: The ultimate high school prank involving a "creepy" teacher, and the most embarrassing checkout line story you'll ever hear involving cucumbers and Vaseline. All the news you're about to hear is true. Really. As far as you know. Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1 Leave your comments and send longer stories, pictures, or feedback to: TITR@netradio.network #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Episode1000 #TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #FlareGunAssault #PodcastMilestone #FunnyNews #TrueCrime #WeirdCrime #ComedyPodcast #NewsCommentary

Elite sewage operators compete in the "Super Bowl of wastewater treatment" in Chicago, an aggressive attack squirrel terrorizes San Francisco residents, and a Florida woman gets arrested for a silly string assault gone wrong. Plus: soccer players evacuate their plane in underwear after AC fails mid-flight! Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver the week's most bizarre true news stories you won't believe are real. From the Turdenators competing in mock manhole rescues to squirrels launching face attacks in Lucas Valley, this is episode 999 - one away from the big 1000! Stories covered: National wastewater operations challenge featuring teams like "Turdenators" and "Sewer Turtles" San Francisco attack squirrel leaves multiple victims bloody and heading to the ER Monaco soccer team's nightmare flight turns into a mobile sauna Crystal Watts arrested for battery via silly string can projectile And more outrageous true stories! Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1 Like, subscribe, and follow for more weird but true news stories every week. Hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode! Email us your stories, questions, or comments: TITR@netradio.network #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WeirdNews #TrueStories #BizarreNews #FunnyNews #AttackSquirrel #SewageOlympics #SillyStringArrest #Podcast #Comedy #EP999

Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into another hilarious This Is True Really News Mailbag episode! From missed rapture predictions and British councils going after gorilla garden statues to bizarre tooth tattoos taking China by storm, this episode covers the strangest news stories and listener feedback. The hosts tackle everything from Cardi B's expensive body modifications to confusing newspaper headlines that sound like dad jokes. Plus, listener mail about missing socks, fanny pack confessions, and whether they're related to Sean "Puffy" Combs (spoiler: probably not, and he won't loan them $20). Join Scot and Tony for their signature blend of skeptical commentary, dad humor, and bewildering news stories that make you question humanity. Whether it's councils demanding permits for decorative apes or people getting their teeth engraved, this mailbag episode delivers the perfect mix of absurdity and entertainment. Get your own This Is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1 #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #Comedy #SkepticalNews #Mailbag #WeirdNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Episode199 #NewsCommentary #Humor #Entertainment #PodcastLife #StrangeStories #ListenerMail #ComedyPodcast

Cruise passenger jumps overboard with $14K to avoid taxes but owes casino $16K! Celebrity chef arrested for robbing 3 banks in one day using BB gun. British woman flies to Spain just to demolish 40-item breakfast challenge that stumped all the men. Plus: Lincoln statue loses his hat to mysterious thieves. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes bring you the most bizarre true news stories that sound too crazy to be real - but they are! From gambling disasters to culinary crimes and competitive eating victories, this episode has it all. Featured Stories: Cruise ship passenger's epic gambling fail leads to overboard escape attempt Rising star chef's bank robbery spree goes horribly wrong British woman conquers massive Spanish breakfast challenge in under 7 minutes Abraham Lincoln statue vandalized in Louisville Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1 Hosts: Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes Episode: 998 #TrueNews #WeirdNews #BizarreStories #CruiseShip #BankRobber #CompetitiveEating #Comedy #NewsCommentary #TrueStories #Entertainment #Podcast