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$140,000 Insurance Scam: The "Bear" Was a Guy in a Suit! 🐻 Ep 1060

Can you spot a bear in a human suit? Insurance adjusters in Lake Arrowhead sure can. In Episode 1060, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the "bear-y" ridiculous case of four guys who thought a $500 bear costume and some hand-held claws were enough to fool insurance companies into a $141,000 payout. Spoiler: Biologists can tell the difference between a grizzly and a guy in a furry jacket. Also in this episode: The "Prank" Gone Wrong: Three women in New Zealand find out the hard way that using sex toys on an unconscious friend isn't a "drunken antic"—it's a crime. Skyscraper Tagging: Why graffiti artists are traveling from out of state to "tag" 25 stories of an abandoned L.A. skyscraper. Ivy League Reckoning: Yale University finally admits what we’ve known for years—grade inflation is out of control and the "Ivy League" brand is starting to look like a luxury receipt rather than a warranty of quality." If you like stuff you don't like, please like, subscribe, and follow This is True Really News Episode Timestamps 0:00 – "Stuff you don't like": The fine art of being confused by your own intro. 1:01 – The 140K Bear Suit Scam: A Rolls Royce, two Benzes, and a very suspicious "biologist" report. 6:05 – The Verdict: Why California let the "bears" off easy. 8:04 – The New Zealand "Prank": An appalling breach of trust and a $1,500 fine. 13:08 – Tag Tourism: Why graffiti artists are flocking to an abandoned LA skyscraper. 15:40 – The Ivy League Reckoning: Yale admits the "A-Grade" culture has eroded public trust. 18:41 – The Echo Chamber: Why 36-to-1 faculty ratios are killing open inquiry. 20:48 – The Bottom Line: Is a university degree now just a "luxury purchase receipt"? 🎙️ Join the ConversationHave a story we missed or something "true, really" to share?📧 Email us: TITR@netradio.network#ThisIsTrueReallyNews #InsuranceFraud #Yale #TrueCrimeSatire #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #BearSuitScam #IvyLeague #Podcast

22 min
3 DAYS AGO

400-Year-Old Shark Found & The "Magic" Crime Wave in Tanzania | TITR Ep. 1059

A 400-year-old shark washes up in Ireland, a "magic" crime wave causes chaos in Tanzania, and a Colorado couple takes "living with a roommate" to a dark new level. Welcome to Episode 1059 of This is True Really News. About This Episode:Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes dive into the world’s strangest headlines. We start with a rare Greenland shark—an animal that doesn't even hit maturity until 150—and brainstorm the perfect taxidermy diorama. Then, we look at a terrifyingly superstitious crime wave in Tanzania that has the government issuing official warnings. Finally, we head to Colorado for a story about a "threesome" that stayed together way too long after one member passed away. In this episode: 0:00 – Tony’s apology and the King James "rhythm." 3:11 – The 150-year-old "Teenage" Shark in Sligo, Ireland. 8:09 – The bizarre (and dangerous) "Magic Theft" epidemic in Tanzania. 12:10 – Voting on the best Shark Diorama (The Aristocrat vs. The Intern). 15:41 – The Colorado "Threesome" who lived with a corpse for 18 months. 23:23 – Why humans might just be a "stupid species." weird news true stories Greenland shark Ireland shark find Tanzania news Colorado crime This Is True Really News podcast strange history bizarre headlines ancient animals

24 min
6 DAYS AGO

Laser Surgery, Bus Fires, & The Batman Wallet? | TITRN Mailbag 229

A laser-powered mailbag for a high-octane week! In Episode 229 of the This is True Really News Mailbag, we’re fixing audio gremlins and checking in on the mend. From the "Lollipop Guild" microphone mishaps to Ann’s high-tech laser surgery for a "baby" kidney stone (that was actually a boulder), the recovery room is crowded this week. We also dive into the Flathead Beacon Police Blotter, featuring: The "first amendment advocate" promising to be sober for a protest. A blind man accused of "checking people out." A driver attempting hand signals in the pitch black of midnight. Plus: A graffiti tagger takes a tumble in Washington, and a New Jersey transit bus proves that potholes can literally be "fire." In this episode:0:00 - The "Munchkin" mic fix1:10 - Ann’s kidney stone & recovery3:25 - Robin’s knee surgery progress4:45 - The Batman wallet we all need5:50 - Shoutout to Nick Freitas7:30 - Facebook Check-ins8:45 - The wildest Police Blotter entries12:00 - Tagger vs. Overpass13:10 - New Jersey potholes are dangerous Subscribe for your weekly dose of the weird, the true, and the really news! #ThisIsTrue #NewsMailbag #PoliceBlotter #Podcast #Humor #NewJerseyPotholes #BatmanWallet

15 min
23 APR

🤯 They Brought a Dead Body INSIDE the Bank?! (& The Drive-Thru "Problem")

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). [Connect & Support]Join the high-fidelity news for low-fidelity life community. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to push all the buttons. Leave a "well-thought-out snark" in the comments for a chance to be featured on the show! Email your missives, tomes, conundrums, or snarks to: titr@netradio.network #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #SatirePodcast #FloridaWoman #BizarreNews #ExtremeProtest #BodyInBank #TrueReallyNews #Podcast

15 min
21 APR

💩 The $1,200 Poop Pill, Picasso Raffles, & Campus Satire Crackdowns (Ep. 1057)

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 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to push all the buttons.Leave a "well-thought-out snark" in the comments for a chance to be featured on the show!Email your missives, tomes, or first-draft novels to: titr@netradio.network #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #SatirePodcast #UNCSatire #PicassoRaffle #MedicalOddities #TikTokPsychic #BizarreNews #TrueReallyNews

20 min
18 APR

Touching Ladies for Christ? ⛪️ & The Real WKRP Turkey Drop Lore!

"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. Join the Conversation: Is the "Jessica" hack genius parenting or just a temporary glitch in the toddler matrix? And what’s your favorite "This is True" moment of the week? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to "This is True Really News" for more bizarre news and mailbag dives: [Link] Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content and early access: [Link] #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #WKRP #ParentingHacks #TikTokTrends #ChurchFails #StrangeNews #PodcastMailbag

14 min
16 APR

The "Good Luck" Turd That Stabbed Its Owner & The $10M Art Heist 💩🎨

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. Support the show!If you enjoyed the hijinks, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell! 📧 Send your longer missives to: titr@netradio.network #ThisIsTrue #ReallyNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #FloridaMan #VanGogh #ArtHeist #TofuMonster #NetRadio

22 min
14 APR

12-Ton Kit Kat Heist & The Missouri "Tofu Monster" | This Is True Really News 1055

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? Connect with us:Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell! Have a "novel-esque" comment or a top-tier snark?📧 Email us: titr@netradio.network #KitKatHeist #TofuMonster #WeirdNews #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #NetRadio

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