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🐧 From Scotland's NHS telling people to "walk like penguins" on icy streets to epic fails involving coins, trees, and Lamborghinis - this episode of This Is True Really News is packed with jaw-dropping stories that'll make you laugh and learn!

In this episode:

• Scotland's bizarre winter safety advice that sounds like a joke but isn't
• A guy who nearly died shooting coins out of his mouth (yes, really!)
• The ...

Welcome back to This is Truly News with Scot and Tony! In this episode, we dive into some absolutely wild stories that'll make you question reality.

🏦 BANKING WHILE BLACK SCANDAL: A Michigan Air Force veteran tries to deposit checks from his racial discrimination lawsuit settlement... only to have the SAME BANK racially profile him and call the cops! The irony is thick with this one, folks.

📱 HUMAN SKIN PHONE CASES: Researcher ...

Join us for another wild mailbag episode where we dive into some truly unique stories from our listeners!

🔥 Featured Stories:

• Creed, Colorado's incredible underground fire station - the world's only subterranean fire post carved right into a mountainside!
• Colorado's Mountaineer Ranch nudist resort celebrates its 90th birthday (and yes, there are rules!)
• The most confusing factory sign ever created
• King Charles' annu...

Welcome back to This Is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Burkanis! Episode 978 brings you the most bizarre and unbelievable true stories from around the world.

• Chopsticks in Brain: Vietnamese man discovers two broken chopsticks penetrating his skull months after a fight - doctors find them during CT scan for severe headaches
• AI April Fool's Gone Wrong: Claude AI (nicknamed Claudius) runs a store, hallucinates conver...

Welcome to another episode of This Is True Really News with Scott Combs and Tony Vercanez! All the news you're about to hear is true... really! As far as you know.

Million Pound Lottery Winner Goes Silent - A Norwich builder trades his forklift for a Range Rover after winning £1 million on a scratch card! His reaction? Complete stunned silence. Plus he bought his mom a car too - what a legend!

Airport Security Disaster Costs $59K...

Welcome to another episode of "This Is True Really News" with Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes - where all the news is true... really! (As far as you know.)

In today's episode, we dive into the strangest stories making headlines:

🚽 The Golden Age of Air Travel - From Orlando to Philadelphia passengers who just couldn't hold it, plus a disturbing trend of in-flight bathroom incidents that will make you think twice abou...

🤣 WELCOME TO THE WEIRDEST NEWS WEEK EVER! 🤣

Join Scot Combs & Tony Verkinnes for another episode of absurd reality that's stranger than fiction! This week we're covering stories so bizarre you'll question everything.

🇦🇲 ARMENIA'S WILD POLITICAL SHOWDOWN Prime Minister challenges church leader to inspect his... well, you'll have to listen. Plus an Archbishop gets arrested for an alleged coup plot with 14 co...

🎯 Episode Highlights

🎪 GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2024 FACTS & STATS

• 210,000 festival-goers on 1,000 acres (biggest UK music festival)
• Becomes UK's 7th largest city temporarily
• 4,000 toilets, 400 food stalls (festival logistics nightmare!)
• 1.2 million pints of beer across 100+ bars
• Headliners: The 1975, Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo (music festival legends)
• Tickets sold out in 35 minutes... before ANY acts were announced!
• Festival his...

Chapters  

00:00 - Intro from Scot and Tony  

The audience is introduced to the episode's quirky topics, continuing the light-hearted tone of the show.  

01:38 - Forklift Chase in Ann Arbor  

Discover the strange case of a 12-year-old boy stealing a 17-ton forklift and leading police through a slow-speed pursuit, damaging ten cars on his way.  

04:08 - Arrest During Jury Selection  

Uncover the unbelievable story of a potential juror...

Chapters  

00:00 - A Wild Opening  

Start with light banter, including hammerhead sharks, blessings, and choosing your "weapon" hilariously.  

01:58 - Introducing the Show  

The hosts introduce the essence of This Is True Really News and call for engagement from listeners.  

03:17 - Ice Cream Barges of WWII  

Discover how the U.S. Army used ice cream barges as a morale booster during the war, featuring impressive stats like pro...

Chapters  

00:00 - Casual Banter Begins  

The speakers open with lighthearted chit-chat, setting a humorous and informal tone.  

00:16 - Twins Takeover  

A discussion of the unusual occurrence of 15 sets of twins graduating from a New York high school.  

01:19 - Family Encounters at the Eyeglass Store  

Heartwarming and comedic personal stories about family interactions and granddaughter visits.  

02:20 - Bear Escapades in Devon  

Two esca...

Chapters  

00:00 - Introduction  

A warm, humorous opener introducing today’s topics of mistranslations and an airport debacle.  

01:52 - Lost DoorDash Driver on O’Hare Airport Tarmac  

A detailed discussion about how a DoorDash driver drove onto one of the world’s busiest airport tarmacs, complete with funny commentary on what might have happened.  

09:34 - Japanese Translation Fails  

The hosts hilariously recount a series of mistransl...

Chapters  

00:00 - Welcome and Banter  

Scott and Tony kick off with lighthearted commentary on likes, follows, and why you should (or shouldn’t) follow them too closely.  

03:14 - South Carolina’s Slow Chase  

Dive into the bizarre story of a slow-moving rampage involving an excavator, police cruisers, and a very patient drone.

08:42 - The Spanish Steps Incident  

An elderly Roman man and his Mercedes-Benz create an unforgettable scene ...

00:00 - Introductions and Harvey’s Invisible Rabbit  

A playful chat about "Harvey," a classic Jimmy Stewart movie character, and a deep-dive into the concept of a "pooka," a mischievous spirit from Celtic folklore.

05:20 - The Shocking Calamari Mystery  

A surprising headline about “artificial calamari” sparks a conversation about unusual culinary experiences and food authenticity.

12:45 - Innovative Paint That Swe...

On the latest episode of This is True, Really News, podcast hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes deliver a laugh-out-loud mix of quirky and bizarre real-life news stories. From a hammerhead shark falling out of the sky to a robbery gone completely wrong, this episode highlights the strange (but true) side of daily life. With their trademark humor and quick wit, Scot and Tony ensure you’ll be entertained from start to finish.

Here’s w...

Looking for a light-hearted, entertaining take on recent events? Episode 969 of This is True Really News delivers exactly what you need. Hosts Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes explore bizarre, animal-themed stories that will make you laugh out loud while keeping you curious about what’s next.  

Here are a few highlights from the episode:

• The Zebra on the Loose: Ed, a zebra who became an internet sensation, was captured safely after ...