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Oliver Barnes
The podcast that turns the dictaphone on journalists, talking to the hacks behind the headlines. Hosted by Oliver Barnes. Produced by Tommy Devlin.
Episode 63– You Otter Order More Sauce
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Mookie G
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Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Summary
This week’s episode takes us to interesting places! In Georgia, a fight broke out between customers and employees when the store ran out of sweet n sour sauce while an outlaw otter in California is wanted for stealing surf boards from local surfers!
Story 1
https://brightgram.com/atlanta-ga/2588917/customers-and-staff-go-at-it-when-the-mcdonalds-sweet-and-sour-sauce-runs-out/
A group fight broke out at a Georgia McDonald’s when the restaurant ran out of sweet n sour sauce!
Story 2
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/22/1189352338/sea-otter-search-santa-cruz-surfers
An otter is wanted in California for stealing surf boards!
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Notes
This week’s episode Mookie talks all things BARBIE by taking us through some of the lesser-known Barbie doll concepts while Erica tells of the possible world take-over by drug-fueled sharks
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Episode 62– Cocaine Shark Barbie
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Notes
This week’s episode Mookie talks all things BARBIE by taking us through some of the lesser-known Barbie doll concepts while Erica tells of the possible world take-over by drug-fueled sharks
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Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Notes
This week’s episode is our first EVER best of! Check out this fun revisit of episodes hand-picked by Editor-In-Charge NELSON! We’re looking back on some classics such as “The Fart Jar Lady”, “New Zealand’s National Wizard”, and “Cocaine Penis”. You don’t wanna miss this!
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Episode 60– Killer Run
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Mookie G
Erica B
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Notes
On this week’s episode Mookie recounts the dangers of running near farm animals while Erica tells the strange tale of the time Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor was mistaken for a murder victim.
Story 1
A woman in Maine went out for a jog but ended up running from a cow!
https://apnews.com/article/jogger-cow-maine-b79c5facfe1c075e0e8a2a40d7d8193b
Story 2
The lead singer of Nine Inch Nails found himself on the radar of local law enforcement for a very unusual reason… they thought he’d been MURDERED!
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/548360/nine-inch-nails-trent-reznor-fbi-murder-investigation-down-in-it
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Episode 59 – Prison Bites
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Erica B
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Notes
On this week’s episode we’ve got an update on Pablo Escobar’s hippos that just can’t stay out of the news. Also, Mookie tells the harrowing escape tale of 2 Virginia inmates that had a craving so strong they couldn’t resist, while Erica recounts an unfortunate Florida family event that almost turned deadly.
Update!
Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos are back in the news. This time, one was tragically killed when it tried to eat a car… just kidding. A driver hit it on accident. I wonder if it has to spend the afterlife with Pablo…
https://nypost.com/2023/04/12/pablo-escobars-cocaine-hippo-killed-in-colombia/
Story 1
Two prisoners from Virginia tunneled out McGyver-style and were found enjoying an American breakfast favorite… IHOP!
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/escaped-prisoners-found-ihop-hours-after-breaking-through-jail-wall-with-toothbrush-metal-object/SS4C5LBIPZE33ISJAOUHW6J7GU/
Story 2
A Florida family event got cah-ray-zee again, y’all! A man tried to break up a fight but ended up with flesh-eating bacteria when one of his relatives bit his leg. And the congregation says, “only in Florida!”
https://www.ibtimes.com/florida-man-infected-flesh-eating-bacteria-after-getting-bitten-relative-family-event-3698763
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Episode 58 – Butt Plug Implosion
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Notes
On this week’s episode we’re talking about the submersible vehicle implosion that took place near the Titanic site. It’s a discussion of how we’d spend $250k, whether or not we’d want to see the Titanic gravesite in person or in the Encyclopedia Britannica, and what it would take to get us to seal ourselves into a metal butt plug.
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Episode 56 – Blob Farts
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Sources from Story 1
https://allthatsinteresting.com/james-joyce-love-letters-nora-barnacle
Sources from Story 2
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/03/18/seaweed-blob-florida-red-tide-santiago-nr-dnt-vpx.cnn
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Notes
On this week’s episode Erica unexpectedly details James Joyce’s sexy letters to his gassy wife while Mookie warns of the BLOB swimmin’ toward the world’s most beautiful beaches.
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Sources from Story 1
https://fox8.com/news/zebra-bites-ohio-mans-arm-off-before-being-put-down/
Sources from Story 2
https://nypost.com/2022/12/10/ikea-monkeys-fate-revealed-10-years-after-he-went-viral/
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Notes
On this week’s episode Mookie warns of the little-known dangers of zebra ownership while Erica recounts the harrowing tale of a real-life Curious George.
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/dec/30/aerosmith-steven-tyler-lawsuit-sexual-battery-assault
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
The theme this week is “TEENS ARE STILL KIDS!”. On this week’s episode, Mookie & Erica celebrate Steven Tyler’s birthday by discussing the teen girl, now woman who is suing him for sexual assault & abuse! It’s a more serious, heavy topic but a conversation that’s important.
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Sources from Story 1
https://nypost.com/2023/03/06/priest-interrupted-by-humping-dogs-during-church-service/
Sources from Story 2
https://lansingdaily.com/trending/california-egg-farmer-transported-to-hospital-with-a-live-adult-chichen-stuck-in-his-rectal-cavity/
Co-Hosts
Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
On this week’s episode, Erica tells the story of dogs who were so moved by the word of a Priest that they couldn’t help but physically demonstrate their love while Mookie tells another story of things shoved up a rectal cavity that don’t belong up a rectal cavity.
Story 1
A Priest in Brazil was interrupted recently when two dogs decided to take advantage of the moment by getting’ busy… I’m not sure what else to say here. It got weird in the House of the Lord, y’all. But this time it wasn’t because of any of my family members.
Story 2
A chicken farmer loved his chickens a little too much. A recent trip to the hospital proved life-saving for the farmer… AND the chicken.
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.insideedition.com/alligator-attack-footage-florida-woman-dog
Sources from Story 2
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-accused-of-dumping-water-on-brothers-head-to-cool-him-down-during-argument-over-key-lime-pie-faces-prison-time/
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
The theme this week is “Unexpected Endings”. On this week’s episode, Mookie comes to us with a fan recommendation about an 85-year-old woman who took on an alligator to save her pooch and things didn’t quite end the way she expected. Erica highlights a crazy sibling fight over what must be AMAZING key lime pie that landed one of the brothers in some hot water.
Story 1
An 85-year-old woman recently took her dog for a walk when an alligator snatched the woman’s dog. The woman sprang into action, which is impressive given her age! Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out the way she’d expected… I’m guessing
Story 2
A man much too old to be physically fighting with his sibling over pie recently had a physical fight with his sibling over pie when he dumped water on his head. ‘How old is he?’ you may ask? Too old for that. And the courts think so, too!
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/12/16/hippo-swallows-boy-uganda-africa/10908725002/
Sources from Story 2
https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/crosseyed-drink-sends-michael-mccormack-to-hospital/news-story/7e6ca498802e624a10e8f6a637bcefcf
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
On this week’s episode, Mookie recounts a perilous tale of a boy who discovered too late that hippos will eat ANYTHING while Erica tells the story of a diplomat who got a little too cocky regarding his knowledge of a unique cultural ritual.
Story 1
If you’re in Africa, life can get a little wild. One toddler recently learned that the hard way when he had a crazy encounter with a hippo!
Story 2
A diplomat visiting small island nations surrounding New Zealand mistakenly thought that the drink he was presented should be chugged like a keg… oops.
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Episode 51 – Hungry Hungry Hippos & the Killer Dream
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/texas-woman-burned-down-boyfriends-house-after-another-woman-answered-his-phone-sheriff-says/ar-AA14t9fB
Sources from Story 2
https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/50-cent-plastic-surgeon-penis-enlargement.html
Co-Hosts
Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
On this week’s episode, Mookie tells another cautionary tale of the dangers hippos pose to others while Erica takes a dark turn with the story of a man who went to great lengths to profess his dedication to his dream… to his TRUE love, comic book stores.
Story 1
If you’re in Africa, life can get a little wild. One toddler recently learned that the hard way when he had a crazy encounter with a hippo!
Story 2
A man in Pennsylvania decided nothing would come between him and his dream of opening his own comic book store… not even his wife.
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Episode 50 –
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/texas-woman-burned-down-boyfriends-house-after-another-woman-answered-his-phone-sheriff-says/ar-AA14t9fB
Sources from Story 2
https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/50-cent-plastic-surgeon-penis-enlargement.html
Co-Hosts
Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
On this week’s episode, Mookie tells of a tale as old as time while Erica reviews a HUGE lawsuit filed by 50 Cent in defense of his manhood.
Story 1
You know how it goes… two people fall in love. Madly in love. Crazy in love. It’s the story of a love so strong that a woman burns down her boyfriend’s house because, well, she loves him so much… that’s love, right?! When a woman called her boyfriend and another female picked up the phone, she didn’t need to know anything else. She knew what that meant. It meant that her man was cheating, and she wasn’t having it. So, she marched (well, drove) over to his house & set it ablaze. Way to go, right?! Wrong. Because the female on the other end of the phone wasn’t just “another woman”…
Story 2
A while ago 50 Cent took a pic with a woman that seemed innocent enough. Until that woman used his pic to advertise her penile enlargement practice in a way that 50 argues looks as though he is a client of said procedure. And 50 wants it known that he does NOT need help in that area. At all. Like… at all. Ask Jamira Haines, Taraji P. Henson, Kim Kardashian, Daphne Joy, Chelsea Handler, Naomi Campbell, Paris Hilton, Ciara, Vivica A. Fox, Mariah Carey… who else?
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Episode 49 – Pablo Escobear Kills
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuWEEKeJLMI
Sources from Story 2
https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2022/12/fugitive-gets-himself-arrested-after-commenting-on-most-wanted-post-made-by-police.html
Co-Hosts
Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
On this week’s episode, Mookie and Erica discuss the epic movie destined to win over audiences across the globe. Ladies & Gentlemen, we present to you… The Cocaine Bear is now officially a MOVIE! Waaaaay back in episode 14, we laughed through the entire true story of the poor, unsuspecting bear who became a legend thanks to the unfortunate events of cop-turned-drug smuggler Andrew Thornton. Be sure to give episode 14 a listen! Erica closes with a story about a criminal from the town she grew up in who apparently loves attention more than his freedom!
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Episode 48 – The Great Teacher Resignation
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Sources from Story 1
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/teacher-shortage-pandemic-political-war-worst-seen-aft-president-185544956.html
Sources from Story 2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivy_League_nude_posture_photos
Co-Hosts
Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
On this week’s episode, Mookie and Erica talk to Serena, a former Georgia Teacher of the Year who left teaching last year. Serena details the issues that led to her decision to leave a profession she passionately poured herself into for years. It’s an eye-opening discussion about what our teachers are facing every day. And maybe it will lead to positive changes. Leading into the talk with Serena, Mookie opens with an article about the teacher shortage crisis. (and because this is a comedy podcast) Erica closes with a story about nudie pics held hostage at Ivy League schools.
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On this week’s episode, we revisit the story of a woman who successfully retrieved her phone from a toilet… but not without a major mishap. A HUGE thanks to Chief Manly of the Brinnon Fire Department for joining Mookie & Erica as he recounts the events leading up to, during, and after the rescue! You can check out more about Chief Manly & the Brinnon fire station here. You can also find them on Facebook!
As always, thank you to Nelson, our editor extraordinaire.
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Episode 46 – Pheromone Stone Crusher
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Show Notes
Sources from Story 1
Mookie’s social media feed
Sources from Story 2
https://www.livescience.com/56261-kidney-stones-roller-coaster.html
Co-Hosts
Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Nelson Crawford
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Intro
On this week’s episode, put down your sandwich before Mookie explains what vabbing means while Erica hands out unsolicited medical advice for curing kidney stones.
Smells like Female Spirit!
While perusing social media, Mookie saw a reference to “Vabbing”. Curious, he researched the phrase only to uncover a practice some women have been using to beckon men that involves rubbing lady juice on their necks, wrists, etc. to attract a mate. Look out, Chanel! I wonder what THAT perfume commercial will look like. Urban Dictionary refers to “Vabbing” as “Coochie Couture”. Classy, right?
Prescription for FUN!
Do you suffer from mild-to-moderate kidney stones? Then Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad may be right for you. Ask your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Side effects include laughter, giddiness, uncontrollable arm movements, funny facial expressions, screaming in momentary fear/excitement, hair standing on end, and in some cases, even death. Do not ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or shorter than 5’ tall. Don’t let kidney stone pain get YOU down! Ask your doctor today about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and tell kidney stones to take a hike.
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Episode 45 – Handsfree Unicorn
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/05/04/feds-detroit-man-sold-2-000-day-home-marijuana-vending-machine/9642715002/
Sources from Story 2
https://www.ladbible.com/community/mum-changes-name-to-unicorn-sparkles-after-netflix-show-convinced-her-20220217
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tells the crazy story of a man who was popped for selling drugs out of a vending machine while Erica recounts the story of a woman who goes to unusual lengths to do what brings her joy!
Technically, It Wasn’t ME!
A Detroit man was arrested for selling drugs. What makes this story unique is that HE didn’t actually HAND the drugs to anyone. He simply acquired a vending machine, as one does. Except, rather than placing trail mix, candy bars, and chips in the machine, he put drugs in the machine. So, ACTUALLY, the machine was selling drugs… right?
I Identify as Happy!
A UK mom watched the popular Marie Kondo Netflix show that shows watchers how to organize and de-clutter by getting rid of all of the things we hold on to that don’t truly bring us joy. While watching the show she had an epiphany: her name had to go! Ladies & gents, I present to you: Marie Unicorn Sparkles! I’m pretty sure it’s impossible to be unhappy with a name like that!
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Episode 44 – Stairway to Jail
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/09/fall-on-walk-from-bed-to-desk-is-workplace-accident-german-court-rules
Sources from Story 2
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/anaya-smith-denies-bomb-threat-florida-school_n_6262d16de4b0ea625c06d8bc
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tells the incredible story of a man whose fall down the stairs has set an interesting legal precedence for remote workers while Erica recounts the arrest of a woman who fed her son’s hunger with a bomb threat. Cuz that’s appropriate, right?!
Brokeback Staircase!
A man in Germany successfully argued that he was owed a Workplace Accident Insurance payout for an injury that occurred at his home. The man was walking down his spiral staircase to his desk when he fell and broke his back. Though the case was passed through several courts, the Germany’s federal social court ultimately ruled that his fall happened during his “commute” to work and, therefore, was a workplace accident. So… y’all walk careful!
You Can’t Say Bomb on a Phone!
A Florida mom went full-on Mama Bear when her high-school-aged son came home HONGRY. An altercation occurred with the son and the poor lunch lady who wouldn’t give him a SECOND lunch. In response, his mom allegedly called in a bomb threat to the school. Police were able to identify her through caller ID and arrest her. Did baby boy ever get more food?
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Sources from Story 1
https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/wahoo-police-chief-resigns-cites-nothing-nefarious-in-decision/article_1f076c9d-ae99-5263-b28b-547dfd774b08.html
Sources from Story 2
https://nypost.com/2021/05/04/belgian-farmer-inadvertently-moves-border-with-france/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie recounts the strange reason a Nebraska Police Chief resigned from his post while Erica tells a story that explains that not all rocks are dumb.
Love and Body Cam!
Sometimes love makes you to do stupid things. Just ask Bruce. Bruce Ferrell had a good run as Police Chief for Wahoo, Nebraska. But not for a pesky body cam, he probably would still have the job. However, once some of his fellow officers discovered evidence of an amorous encounter Bruce had with a citizen who called for help with a domestic situation… and help Bruce did! The ultimate romantic found-footage film, look for Bruce’s bodycam love debut to have the cultural importance of The Blair Witch Project. No word yet on a release date. But I’m excited.
That’s a Nice Boulder!
A farmer in Belgium was just trying to plow his field but this huge boulder was in his way. Not to be deterred, he took matters into his own hands to prove that the game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, Human, the human will win every time. But he didn’t realize that by moving the boulder, he’d unwittingly invaded France! The boulder wasn’t just a rock. It was a boundary delineation marker that was originally placed in 1819. And it may have gone unnoticed had it not been for a tattle-tale historian who had a habit of walking the boundary line. Luckily, all was settled amicably, and everyone had a good laugh. Probably everyone except the farmer who still has that annoying boulder in his way.
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Episode 42 – Mile High Chicken
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/04/27/chicken-nuggets-spilled-Pennsylvania-highway-Bucks-County/1921651088055/
Sources from Story 2
https://lovecloudvegas.com
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On this week’s episode, Erica gets her honey mustard ready as she tells of the only accident she’s ever wished to get stuck behind while Mookie highlights an airplane with a unique ride option.
Dip This!
When a truck on a Pennsylvania highway overturned, 40,000 pounds of chicken nuggets were released into the wild. What happened to them??? Some lucky commuters experienced a true “manna” situation! I hope they had ketchup ready.
Sit Here and Eat with Me!
A pilot in Vegas decided to start a unique business. Now you can book a flight to renew your vows or have romantic dinners mid-flight! But you can ALSO book that flight with the distinct purpose of joining the Mile High Club! Still hungry?
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/elaminabdelmahmoud/limb-lengthening-surgery-height-stigma-short-kings
Sources from Story 2
https://apnews.com/article/seattle-d7f4ce73956dbd3bd14045d75a03a6cb
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tells the story of a man who “miraculously” grew after he stopped growing, thanks to a strong partnership between medicine and construction techniques, while Erica recounts the stinky situation one woman recently found herself in when she lost her phone.
How’s the Weather Dow…Up There!
With everyone sitting in front of computers more and more over the past few years, plastic surgeons have been quite vocal about the uptick in cosmetic procedures. Finding ourselves staring at our own faces for hours and hours every day on video calls, people are flocking to doctors to fix wrinkles or any other number of features that a person may be fixated on. But what about height? As “Scott” explains, size DOES matter. And medicine agrees.
Well, that Stinks!
A few months ago, a Washington State woman found herself in a situation that can only be described as [insert heaving puke sound here]. While out hiking she needed to relieve herself. She located a rest area in the forest and walked in to use the toilet. However, she dropped off more than she expected when her cell phone fell in the rudimentary latrine. And, at some point, she decided she would do anything- ANYTHING to get it back.
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Episode 40 – Scary Man Meat
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Sources from Story 1
https://proprivacy.com/privacy-news/moviepass-eye-tracking-software-pauses-ads-if-you-look-away
Sources from Story 2
https://www.businessinsider.com/penis-black-injected-cocaine-doctor-2022-3?op=1
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On this week’s episode, Erica divulges a disturbing trend of companies using facial recognition to force users to watch ads while Mookie tells the tale of an unfortunate man whose decision to shoot cocaine into his penis led to some really dark consequences.
Don’t Look Away!
MoviePass is coming back in a strange way, y’all. After revamping an original business model that was failing, the leaders of MoviePass are rolling out a new way to get results. Users will still enjoy discounts and free movie passes but ONLY IF they watch advertisements in their entirety. How will the powers that be know if users aren’t really watching? Facial recognition.
Um… It’s Not Supposed to Look Like That!
A man recently went to the hospital with a strange problem caused by an unfortunate act. Looking for a new vein to use, a man decided that the large vein in his man meat would be a great way to deliver drugs quickly into his body. Unfortunately, he got more than he bargained for when his penis became swollen and turned black (and not in a good way).
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Episode 39 – Monkeys with a Side of Potatoes
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Sources from Story 1
https://apnews.com/article/oddities-pennsylvania-monkeys-animals-52100c02527985f7dde4674724bb3332
Sources from Story 2
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mashed-potatoes-jackson-mississippi_n_5cb0e094e4b0ffefe3b042c6
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On this week’s episode, Mookie describes some highway monkey business that resulted in what could possibly be beginning of Planet of the Apes while Erica tells of the mashed potato mystery that plagued one Jackson, MS neighborhood.
Monkey Business!
A truck carrying 100 monkeys crashed on its way to a lab. That’s pretty bad. But what happened to the three monkeys who saw the opportunity to run? Perhaps Pennsylvania will be a new hot spot for monkey business!
Holy Mashed Potatoes!
Back in 2019 residents of Jackson, MS were finding plastic bowls of mashed potatoes randomly placed around town. On cars, on mailboxes, on sidewalks… even porches weren’t safe from the delicious, whipped root. But who dunnit???
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Episode 38 – Unfriendly Meat
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Sources from Story 1
https://news.yahoo.com/meet-japans-very-busy-nothing-151725741.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Sources from Story 2
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/02/no-kill-lab-grown-meat-to-go-on-sale-for-first-time
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On this week’s episode, Erica describes her newly discovered Dream Job doing nothing while Mookie details the disturbing details of man made meat (wink, wink).
I’m Not Your Friend!
A Japanese man has made a living out of doing nothing. Shoji Morimoto rents himself out as the “Do Nothing Rent-A-Man” for anyone who wants to squash their loneliness but the effort will NOT be his.
The Unmeat Meat!
Are those chicken nuggets actually chicken? Like from a bird??? It’s possible that the answer is no. It could be from a LAB! Mmmm… tasty.
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Episode 37 – Frozen Penises and Glass Urethras
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Sources from Story 1
https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/finnish-cross-country-skier-suffers-frozen-penis-during-race-at-winter-olympics/
Sources from Story 2
https://nypost.com/2022/03/16/womans-uti-was-actually-glass-tumbler-lodged-in-bladder-for-4-years/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tells a harrowing tale of penile survival while Erica relays a story that highlights the importance of not using one’s urethra as a pantry.
My Penis is Frozen!
Finnish Olympic skier Remy Lindholm ran into a frozen dilemma during the winter Olympics while competing in the cross-country skiing competition. It was so cold that his penis froze!
This Drinking Glass Smells Funny!
A woman in Tunisia went in for a run-of-the-mill UTI only to discover that she “somehow” had a drinking glass in her bladder… you know, as one sometimes does.
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Sources from Story 1
https://nypost.com/2022/01/13/town-requires-residents-to-remove-appendix-before-moving/
Sources from Story 2
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hundreds-of-dollars-worth-of-wings-stolen-from-atlanta-sports-bar/ar-AATPM3I
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On this week’s episode, Editor Extraordinaire Nelson joins Erica and Mookie to provide a little insight into Being Nelson. Erica shocks the group with the story about a town that requires proactive appendix removal while Mookie has another crazy crook story up his sleeve!
Hey! That’s MY appendix!
Living in the Antarctic town of Villas las Estrellas is not for the faint of heart… or the lovers of their appendix. The town is so remote that the nearest hospital is over 600 miles away. A ruptured appendix in such a remote location and so far from medical care is a death sentence. So BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! That appendix gotta go if you find yourself moving there.
These Chicken Wings? Yes, They’re Mine!
Demand can increase the value of just about anything and during the Super Bowl, chicken wings are gold. So a crook in Atlanta pulled off the equivalent of a bank heist when he broke into a restaurant and made off with hundreds of dollars’ worth of chicken wings!
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Episode 35 – Doggone Kittie Tittie
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Sources from Story 1
https://nypost.com/2021/12/02/woman-caught-breastfeeding-her-hairless-cat-on-a-delta-flight/
Sources from Story 2
https://themotherofallnerds.com/man-abducts-scientist-to-make-his-dog-immortal/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tells of the experience some airline passengers had recently when a woman decided to breastfeed her baby… cat mid-flight while Erica recounts the story of a Florida man who kidnapped a scientist in the hopes of keeping his dog around forever.
Free Tha Ta-Tas! Wait…
Passengers on a recent flight got the shock of their lives when a woman on a plane from Syracuse, NY bound for Atlanta, GA started breastfeeding a cat mid-flight. There’s not much more to say about it than that… it was gross. And it’s not the only time it’s happened!
Doctor, Can You Save Him?
A Florida man (sorry, Florida) who couldn’t stand the thought of losing his pup, took his dog’s fate into his own hands when he kidnapped a scientist with the intention of granting his k-9 eternal life… Spoiler alert: it had a very Florida ending.
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Sources from Story 1
https://apnews.com/article/oddities-arrests-florida-west-palm-beach-fb19a5d3699310da848d92693ce2da43
Sources from Story 2
https://onlyfunfacts.com/history/gregor-macgregor-poyais/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie answers the question: what does a stolen car, a train, a house, and a crashed forklift all have in common? A DRUNK FLORIDA MAN! While Erica unearths the little-known story of the OG swindler Gregor MacGregor, the Prince of Poyais. Never heard of it? Hmmm.
Hold My Beer! This Forklift Won’t Crash Itself!
A few weeks ago, Florida was busy out-Florida-ing itself when a man decided to go to a local bar. After a lot of too many alcoholic beverages, he wisely figured it was time to go home. The problem was that he couldn’t find his car. He searched and searched all he could on foot but turned up nothing. So, he naturally realized he could increase the radius of his search if he had a car. Luckily, there were a lot to choose from in the bar parking lot. He “borrowed” one of the cars and took off in search of his own missing vehicle. All was good until the “borrowed” car got stuck on a train track. Sucks, right? You know what sucks even worse? An oncoming train. But that’s not where it ends! Take a listen. This story is SO Florida-Meets-The-Hangover. Hey, I’d watch that movie!
I’m a Prince, DAMMIT!
Waaay back in the 1800’s, this thing called the “Internet” didn’t exist. And a man named Gregor MacGregor took full advantage of the lack of knowledge sharing capability of the time for his own financial gain. He rose through the ranks of the British military to ultimately become a general. He earned wealth, social status, and (most imperative to his scheme) credibility. But if you know anything about our stories, it’s not gonna end well. To solidify his infamy, he created a country from his imagination and convinced TWO COUNTRIES of its existence. He even sold land to unsuspecting Brits and French (frenchies? French people? I have no idea what they’re called)! WHAAAT?
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Episode 33 – Stinky Avatars
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Sources from Story 1
https://allthatsinteresting.com/stephanie-matto
Sources from Story 2
https://www.vice.com/en/article/3abpg3/woman-says-she-was-virtually-gang-raped-in-facebooks-metaverse
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On this week’s episode, Erica tells another stinky story about fart sells gone wrong while Mookie gives an update on Metaverse avatar violence.
That Job Almost Killed Me!
90 Day Fiance star Stephanie Matto came up with an interesting way to make big bucks… by selling her farts online! But the process required to drum up all that gas put her in the hospital.
You Can’t Do that to My Avatar!
The Metaverse is turning into the wild west! A woman’s female avatar was assaulted by a group of other avatars, leaving her traumatized… so now what? Call the avatar police??
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Episode 32
Sources from Story 1
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/garda%C3%AD-investigating-after-man-s-body-used-in-apparent-attempt-to-claim-pension-1.4782598
Sources from Story 2
https://www.oddee.com/fired-nurse-loses-lawsuit-claiming-hospital-hypnotized-her-to-fart-at-work-60703/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10091897/NHS-nurse-claimed-secretly-hypnotised-make-fart-work.html
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On this week’s episode, Mookie unveils the deadly details of yet ANOTHER stupid crime while Erica stinks up the episode with the story of a UK nurse who sued her former employer for firing her because of… well, her stinky performance.
What about Uncle!
Two clever crooks thought up an “interesting” way to keep their uncle’s legacy alive. They drug his body into the post office to continue to collect his pension. The problem- uncle was DEAD.
Well, that Stinks!
When a UK nurse was fired from her job, she sued for wrongful termination. The hospital claims they fired her because she refused mental help. The nurse, however, claims the hospital reps reeked of lies.
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Episode 31
Sources from Story 1
https://www.oddee.com/more-than-40-camels-banned-from-beauty-contest-for-botox-injections-61115/
https://nypost.com/2021/12/08/botox-pumped-camels-disqualified-from-beauty-contest-in-biggest-bust-yet/
www.saudiarabievisa.com
www.visitsaudiarabia.com
Sources from Story 2
https://www.newsweek.com/casey-garcia-impersonated-13-year-old-daughter-school-texas-security-test-arrested-1598028
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On this week’s episode, Erica describes the seedy underbelly of the cut-throat world of camel beauty pageants while Mookie unveils one woman’s plot to highlight the lack of security at her daughter’s middle school in a “Freaky Friday” style plan that backfired… bad.
Sally the Camel has BOTOX!
With MILLIONS of dollars at stake, camel breeders have turned to Botox, fillers, and other crazy means to increase their camels’ chances of winning beauty pageants. Look out, Real Housewives! Camels are increasing demand on your supply!
Freaky Half a Day!
Thirty-year-old Casey Garcia began her day posing as her 13-year-old daughter at her middle school in a supposed attempt to highlight security issues. And she almost lasted a whole day! But she didn’t. And landed herself in legal trouble.
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Episode 30
Sources from Story 1
https://people.com/human-interest/61-people-trapped-inside-british-pub-with-oasis-cover-band-for-3-days-due-to-blizzard/
Sources from Story 2
https://fortune.com/2021/12/09/snoop-dogg-rapper-metaverse-snoopverse/amp/
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On this week’s episode, Erica recounts the harrowing survival story of the group of concert goers in the UK who found themselves snowed in WITH THE BAND! And Mookie tells us all about Snoop’s new land baron status in the METAVERSE!
Champagne Supernova in the Snow!
61 people came to Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales, England to see Oasis cover band, Noasis. All was going great until snow and ice started falling, keeping concert goers stranded for three days. That’s when things went from great to AWESOME! The pub had all the food and drinks needed & the band had the entertainment. What more could anyone ask for???
The Metaverse is so Meta!
Snoop has conquered the world of rap, the world of cool beer commercials, AND won the contest for having the world’s craftiest best friend. So, what’s left to do?? OWN THE METAVERSE! Yes, Snoop is working on his own Metaverse. I wonder what the official past time will be…
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Episode 29
Sources from Story 1
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54818/4-people-who-were-buried-alive-and-how-they-got-out
Sources from Story 2
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/11/22/australia-motorized-cooler-driving-without-a-license-Kerang-Victoria-Australia/6181637608668/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie retells the confining survival story of Essie Dunbar and Erica recounts the crazy situation one man found himself in when his cooler was towed.
Look! I’m Not Dead Anymore!
In 1915, Essie Dunbar had an epileptic seizure. A doctor declared her dead, unable to find a pulse. Essie’s sister lived in a neighboring town and needed time to get to the funeral but when she arrived, Essie’s casket was already in the ground. Essie’s sister begged to see her sister’s body one last time. To everyone’s surprise, as the last screws were removed from the casket, Essie sat up and smiled. Um… WHAT?
My Car is So Cool!
A man in Australia was recently charged with driving without a license. He was driving a “vehicle” with an engine, wheels, handlebars, a lid, and an insulated location capable of keeping drinks icy cold. That’s right! He was driving a cooler.
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Episode 28
Sources from Story 1
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/model-who-married-herself-90-days-ago-is-getting-divorced/XUZYECBUUPGHAAHGXHOJ6543GM/
Sources from Story 2
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/henry-county/video-shows-irate-customer-attack-mcdonalds-employees-during-rampage-drive-thru/2O6FAPRDT5EO7B7VAOCNK7XUQM/
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On this week’s episode, Erica tells a story that illustrates the dangers of self-love while Mookie recounts a harrowing encounter between two patrons and a McDonald’s worker that went south thanks to an inconvenient packet of Splenda.
It’s not Me, It’s Me!
An Instagram model from Sao Paolo, Brazil learned the hard way that sometimes love doesn’t last. The sad reality of marriage is when it ends in divorce. But… what happens when you’re stuck living with the person you’ve divorced for the rest of your life? What happens when you and your new spouse must now live with your ex? These questions are all relevant because this woman’s ex… is herself! That’s right! She married and is divorcing HERSELF!
That’s a Splenda Fight!
A couple in Locust Grove, GA made a lasting impression at a local McDonald’s. What began as a simple coffee order quickly escalated to chaos & terror when the couple was told the store was out of Splenda. The two customers began throwing coffee at the employees & threatening violence. I mean… I love coffee as much as the next caffeine-addicted person but this is a little much, right?
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Episode 27
Sources from Story 1
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/police-man-robs-delaware-bank-deposits-money-in-atm-outside/531-202c11a0-e893-4a44-9a62-4697e3815a09
Sources from Story 2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia_Coaster
https://www.ladbible.com/news/news-creator-of-euthanasia-roller-coaster-says-there-is-a-way-to-survive-it-20210610
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On this week’s episode, Mookie describes the crazy story of a very smart man who robbed a bank and instantly made a bad decision that ended in his capture. Erica renders Mookie speechless describing an art project with a sinister purpose… WELCOME TO 2022!!!
He Steals from Himself and Gives to Himself!
A California man robbed a Wells Fargo bank in Wilmington, DE. Seems like a foolproof plan, no? It’s what he did next that is, let’s say, counterintuitive. What did he do with the money???
That Coaster will be the Death of You!
In 2010 a Lithuanian artist with a PhD to get came up with a rollercoaster that I wouldn’t recommend riding. Luckily, it’s not an ACTUAL coaster. This coaster was invented to KILL! cue evil, maniacal laugh
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Episode 26
Sources from Story 1
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pablo-escobar-cocaine-hippos-legal-standing-as-people_n_6171cee3e4b010d9330e81c8
Sources from Story 2
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/15/1046555306/wizard-new-zealand-christchurch-city-council-part-ways
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On this week’s episode, Erica updates her story from episode 2. Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos are back in the news! Will they or won’t they legally become HUMANS??? That’s right! While all of that’s being decided, Mookie tells of the plight of New Zealand’s very own wizard! Did you know that New Zealand has a WIZARD? So many exclamation marks!!!
Cocaine Hippo, People!
Those crazy cocaine hippos left behind when Pablo Escobar’s drug dynasty collapsed are still causing trouble. This time, it’s a legal debate as to whether or not they can be declared human. The issue is that they are procreating quickly enough that the ecosystem can’t really support them. Animal rights groups want to make sure they aren’t killed and support sterilization as a way to protect the ecosystem and the hippos. The hippos as animals can’t compel someone to provide supporting documentation in a court case. Problem solved! They’re humans!
The Wizardly World of New Zealand!
Did you know that New Zealand has an official wizard??? Ian Brackenbury Channell has been the official wizard of Christchurch in New Zealand for decades. But now he’s back on the job market. Can he cast a spell to get his job back?? So far, not so much…
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Episode 25
Sources from Story 1
https://www.newsweek.com/missing-drunk-man-accidentally-joins-search-party-find-himself-1634080
Sources from Story 2
https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/the-us-president-who-spent-his-final-months-being-fed-beef-extract-via-his-anus/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_James_A._Garfield
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tells the hilariously embarrassing tale of the man who couldn’t find himself while Erica travels back in time to tell the story of the man who was executed for not killing a sitting president of the United States.
He’s Gone to Find Himself…
A man in Turkey had one wild night out! After getting drunk in the woods with his friends, he wandered off. His friends couldn’t find him so they assembled a search party… and then an unexpected helper joined.
You’re Gonna Put What WHERE?
US Presidents are known for a lot of things… but not many people know the story of the death of President Garfield. And how his last days were so bad that the CIA decided to use it as a torture technique!
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Episode 24
Sources from Story 1
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8359145/Paralyzed-deaf-mute-teen-tried-rob-jewelry-shop-Brazil-holding-fake-gun-feet.html
Sources from Story 2
https://pulse.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/1386889/michael-jackson-eminem-feud-just-lose-it-music-video-publishing-rights-the-beatles
https://www.pophistorydig.com/topics/tag/paul-mccartney-michael-jackson-feud/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie spends the time trying not to die from laughter while Erica tells the tale of a man who held up a jewelry store in Brazil while being unarmed but still kinda dangerous and Mookie highlights the lengths that Michael Jackson went through to prove that pettiness knows no bounds when you have unlimited MJ money.
Unarmed and… Dangerous?
A man in Brazil held up a jewelry store. He was armed, which is ironic because he didn’t have the use of his arms. Nor could he speak or hear. That’s right. A deaf man who doesn’t have the use of his arms held up a jewelry store. How’d he do it and what happened next? LISTEN TO FIND OUT!
Petty, Party of One!
Michael Jackson was a lot of things. Extraordinarily talented, unique, misunderstood, RICH AS H E Double Hockey Sticks, and UBER PETTY. When he found out friend Paul McCartney was hoping to buy back the Beatles song catalogue, MJ swooped in & snagged it first. And that’s not all… listen to find out what else he did!
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Episode 23
Sources from Story 1
https://www.newsweek.com/woman-sees-cow-car-backseat-waiting-mcdonalds-drive-thru-1623666
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cow-mcdonalds-drive-thru_n_61296373e4b06e5d80cd6449
Sources from Story 2
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/last-person-receive-civil-war-pension-dies-180975049/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/last-surviving-widow-civil-war-veteran-dies-101-180976702/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tells the tale of the bovine cargo spotted going through the McDonald’s drive thru while Erica highlights the lives of two women who may have been our last link to the Civil War.
Hungry Cow!
Wisconsin woman Jessica Nelson stunned the internet with a video she took of a car ahead of her in McDonald’s. What was unique about this car was its cargo… This sedan, not a trailer, car had calves (that’s right, baby cows) hangin out in the backseat!
That’s Civil!
2020 was a CRAZY year. Not only did we all have to figure out Instacart, but the world lost two ladies with a special connection. Irene Triplett was the last living US Civil War pensioner and Helen Viola Jackson was the widow of a Civil War soldier! Does that blow your mind? Cuz it did mine!
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Episode 22 – Peanut Butter & Viruses
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Episode 22
Sources from Story 1
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-extract-15000-year-old-viruses-tibetan-glacier-180978287/
https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=303232
Sources from Story 2
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches-add-33-minutes-16410988.php
https://www.insideedition.com/eating-a-single-hot-dog-may-take-36-minutes-off-your-life-study-says-69504
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On this week’s episode, Mookie unleashes the terrifying news of 33 newly discovered 15,000-year-old viruses in Tibet while Erica delivers bad news to hotdog lovers.
Surprise! I got you a new virus!
Scientists studying glacier core samples from a glacier in Tibet found 33 newly discovered viruses that had previously never been seen by modern humans. These viruses were determined to be 15,000 years old!
PB&J is the new kale!
Thanks to science, we now know that the fountain of youth has been found in peanut butter! And the road to an early grave begins with hot dogs. But is life really worth living if you can’t eat delicious, albeit sometimes unhealthy, food?? YOLO, y’all.
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Episode 21 – Netflix & Gator Party
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Episode 21
Sources from Story 1
https://news.sky.com/story/woman-attacked-by-alligator-says-i-love-him-and-it-shouldnt-face-any-consequences-12385890
Sources from Story 2
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/netflix-blockbuster-meeting-marc-randolph-reed-hastings-john-antioco.html
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On this week’s episode, Erica describes the childhood trauma imprinted upon the lives of several children attending a birthday party as they witnessed a gator deathroll it’s handler. And one dad who saved the day. Mookie walks us through the HUGE missed opportunity that pushed the development of one today’s most iconic companies.
Gator Love!
Lindsay Bull found herself fighting for her life against a co-worker in front of a group of kids and parents. Lindsay is an alligator handler for a company in Utah. As she opened the door, Darth Gator mistook her hand for a piece of chicken and pulled Lindsay into the enclosure. As she fought for her life, she finally got away thanks to one quick-thinking dad. Unfortunately, the kids got more education than they bargained for! I wonder if they had to pay extra for all the excitement.
Netflix isn’t a Blockbuster!
Just think: Netflix & chill could have been Blockbuster & chill! Not quite the same ring to it. Blockbuster’s CEO was given the opportunity to acquire Netflix back in the day but didn’t see the vision. I wonder if he wishes he had a time machine.
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Episode 20 – Dead Men Can’t Do That
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Episode 20
Sources from Story 1
https://allthatsinteresting.com/lawrence-michael-handley
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2021/07/28/lafayette-man-takes-plea-plot-kidnap-estranged-wife/5385463001/
Sources from Story 2
https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1277026/strange-true-dead-impregnates-woman-us
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On this week’s episode, Erica tells the intriguing story of Lawrence Michael Handley’s “romantic” gesture gone horribly wrong while Mookie describes the crazy story about a woman who took advantage of a defenseless man. (And it turns out, was a hoax all along!)
Love Hurts!
Lawrence Michael Handley thought the best way to win back his wife was to make her think she was about to be killed. Unfortunately for him, it ended horribly and now he’s facing 35 years in prison for murder.
Dead Can’t Kiss & Tell!
The story of Felicity Marmaduke starts when she discovers she’s pregnant with her client’s child. Unfortunately for us, her “client” is dead. Because she works in a morgue! Apparently, she didn’t realize that dead men could “perform”. Lucky for all of us, this story turns out to be an intriguing hoax but it still stirs up some funny questions!
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Episode 19 – Deserted Fire Island
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Episode 19
Sources from Story 1
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162222/trivia/?ref_=tt_ql_trv
Sources from Story 2
https://www.knoe.com/2021/08/27/naked-woman-sets-13-fires-inside-macs-fresh-market-authorities-say/
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On this week’s episode, Mookie gives some crazy insight into production of the movie Cast Away and Erica tells us about the fiery destruction of a local Louisiana grocery store.
Cast Away to a Deserted Island!
Tom Hanks went through some pretty crazy extremes to deliver his performance in Cast Away.
She got Fired Up!
A woman in Louisiana recently broke into a local grocery story to light 13 fires! Luckily she was apprehended pretty easily, thanks to her unique attire.
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Episode 18 – That Peacock Guy
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Episode 18
Sources from Story 1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/2018/11/who-was-guy-fawkes-man-behind-mask
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-death-of-guy-fawkes
Sources from Story 2
https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2021-07-07/peacock-mckinleyville-craigslist-killed-essential-california
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On this week’s episode, Erica divulges the origins of the term “guy” and Mookie recounts the unfortunate assassination of Mr. P.
Hey, guy!
Thanks to Guy Fawkes’ failed plot to assassinate the king of England, we have something to call people other than “man”, “lady”, “you”, “chick”, “dude”, or, you know, calling someone by their name. After Guy got caught red-handed, his infamy lead to his name being synonymous with pretty much anyone!
Mr. P got Popped!
Who knew peacocks had enemies! Neighborhood peacock Mr. P earned himself an enemy who hated him so much, it ended with a craigslist request for a hitman and a murder!
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On this week’s episode, Mookie describes the harrowing ordeal of Noella Rukundo’s death-defying kidnapping and Erica highlights the hijinks of 19-year-old cat whisperer-turned-thigh-attacker Jashanti Pleasant.
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Episode 16
Sources from Story 1
Sources from Story 2
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Ian Johnson
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On this week’s episode, Mookie recounts the struggle of Carnell Alexander who was jailed for not paying child support for a child that isn’t his and thanks to Shanna, Erica is now an expert on Coleslaw Wrestlin’.
Not that Baby’s Daddy!
Men, send Carnell Alexander an arrangement of edible fruit or money or SOMETHING because he’s fighting for all y’all. He was minding his business, being a productive member of society when his world imploded. A woman put his name on a birth certificate without his knowledge (and without reason) leading to years of legal and financial turmoil. Now he’s fighting to change the laws so that no one else finds himself in the same gut-wrenching situation.
Don’t Eat That Cole Slaw!
If you ever find yourself in need of $500, hop on over to Sopotnick’s Cabbage Patch Bar in Samsula, FL for Bike Week for a good ‘ole Cole Slaw wrestling match! This annual tradition is the highlight of Daytona’s Bike Week. Want a taste of what you’ll endure? Check out this video of Angela and Angry Beaver posted by YouTube user ChadGallavanter.
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Episode 15 – Hot Dog Money
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Episode 15
Sources from Story 1
https://www.thestreet.com/markets/history-of-mcdonalds-15128096
Sources from Story 2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Rector
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Erica B
Edited by Ian Johnson
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On this week’s episode, Mookie reveals the unexpected origins of McDonald’s while Erica recounts the extraordinary life of Sarah Rector.
Hot Dog!
McDonald’s is known for being a global icon of culinary comfort but not many people know how McDonald’s became the burger giant that it is. Before the Big Mac there was… the Big Hot Dog!
Sarah Rector’s Gusher!
11-year-old Sarah Rector’s life changed forever when the land she received from the government wasn’t as worthless as they thought. Thanks to a series of fortunate events, she became the richest girl in the world.
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Episode 14
Sources from Story 1
https://www.babygaga.com/chainsaws-invented-helping-with-childbirth/
Sources from Story 2
https://people.com/movies/elizabeth-banks-set-to-direct-cocaine-bear-thriller-inspired-by-real-events/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_C._Thornton_II
https://kyforky.com
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Mookie G
Erica B
Edited by Ian Johnson
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On this week’s episode, Mookie creeps Erica out with the origin story of the chainsaw and Erica intrigues Mookie with the story of Pablo Escobear.
Mommy, where do Chainsaws Come From?
When Leatherface wielded the chainsaw in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre to murder innocent people, I wonder if HE knew he was striking fear in the hearts of everyone by murdering with an obstetrics instrument? Thanks to an Instagram post, Mookie discovers the origins of the modern chainsaw is actually rooted in childbirth!
Pablo Escobear Stole the Coke!
Kentucky is known for the Kentucky Derby, big hats, and a taxidermized bear with a bit of a drug problem. In the early 80’s, former narcotics cop-turned-drug-trafficker Tony Thornton dumped a bag of coke in the North Georgia mountains. After a drug dump gone wrong, an unfortunate bear stumbled upon 40 bags of pure cocaine and became infamous, forever tied to a story proving that fact is stranger than fiction.
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Episode 13
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Erica Benefield
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On this week’s episode, Mookie & Erica have a chat with Ashlee Wethington, a blind date photographer!
Blind Date Photography Sessions
Ever been on a blind date? Imagine you’ve never seen the person you’re about to meet. A date is stressful enough. Will you like them? Will they like you? What if you’re about to meet your soul mate? What if the date is terrible? How will you get through it? NOW, imagine the entire meeting is documented by a professional photographer?! It’s a thing. And Ashlee tells us all about it!
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Episode 12
Sources from story #1
https://www.foxnews.com/world/french-police-break-up-81-participant-orgy-for-breaking-coronavirus-curfew
https://www.complex.com/life/french-police-break-up-81-person-orgy-covid-19-curfew-violation
Sources from story #2
https://www.insider.com/two-strangers-took-part-in-a-blind-date-photo-shoot-2020-7
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Erica Benefield
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On this week’s episode, Erica discusses the little discussed impact of COVID on “love parties” and Mookie divulges the new trend of Stranger Photography Sessions.
Love Party Poopers
COVID restrictions have impacted our economy, our freedom, and apparently, expressions of love in some instances. These days, when groups of people gather, vigilantes take it upon themselves to make sure the cops know restrictions are being ignored, regardless of reason. Sometimes people gather to celebrate birthdays. Sometimes people gather to celebrate weddings. And sometimes, people gather to have one huge love fest.
Stranger Photography Sessions
Ever been on a blind date? Imagine you’ve never seen the person you’re about to meet. A date is stressful enough. Will you like them? Will they like you? What if you’re about to meet your soul mate? What if the date is terrible? How will you get through it? NOW, imagine the entire meeting is documented by a professional photographer?! It’s a thing. And Mookie tells us all about it!
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Episode 11
Sources from story #1
https://www.mashed.com/200000/the-untold-truth-of-froot-loops/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3185011/What-Corn-Flakes-masturbation-common-Mr-Kellogg-believed-sexual-desires-caused-disease-invented-plain-cereal-stop-self-pleasuring.html
Sources from story #2
https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/the-cherry-sisters/
https://www.npr.org/sections/npr-history-dept/2015/06/27/417439984/the-cherry-sisters-worst-act-ever
https://longreads.com/2016/10/06/the-shaming-of-the-cherry-sisters/
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Mookie G
Erica Benefield
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On this week’s episode, Mookie drops some crazy facts about our favorite childhood breakfast food… CEREAL! And if that’s not mind blowing enough, Erica explains how the world’s worst Vaudeville act became legendary.
Cereal Liars
That sugary goodness that revved us up in the morning as kids has been hiding HUGE secrets. From the origin story to the flavor, you’ll never guess why it was invented in the first place and Froot loops isn’t what you think it is.
Cherry Bombs
Believe it or not, the Kardashians weren’t the first sisters to find fame with no talent. The Cherry sisters were branded the worst act ever but still sold out theaters!
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Episode 10
Sources from story #1
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/weird/wtflorida/florida-man-says-syringes-found-in-his-rectum-arent-his/67-8e3d83f3-63a9-4142-abcd-12fc72a59d3d
Sources from story #2
https://kutv.com/news/offbeat/norwegian-woman-becomes-internet-sensation-because-of-her-horse-running-jumping
https://metro.co.uk/2017/03/29/violet-fenn-human-pups-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-fetish-for-dressing-up-in-latex-puppy-suits-6413633/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_lycanthropy#:~:text=Clinical%20lycanthropy%20is%20defined%20as,%2C%20or%20is%2C%20an%20animal.
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Erica Benefield
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tries to keep Erica focused while he describes a story of a man with a surprise up his butt and Erica catches up to the rest of the world with the “humans acting like animals” craze.
Rectum, I Darn Near… wait, how’d that get there?
A Florida man (y’all leave Florida alone) was stunned to learn that police found syringes (yes, plural) in his rectum after being arrested for drugs. How’d they get there??
Mommy, I wanna be a HORSE!
There is a viral trend on social media with people showcasing some serious skills. Strange skills, but skills nonetheless.
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Episode 9
Sources from story #1
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/11835869/abandoned-disney-parks-resorts-photos/
Sources from story #2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak
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Mookie G
Erica Benefield
Theme song written and performed by Nancy R. Smith
Intro
On this week’s episode, Mookie takes us to Disney for a tour of abandoned theme parks! Creepy. Erica grosses us out with proof that sometimes people are full of shat.
Abandoned Disney
Disney parks conjure pictures of crowds and color and excitement but through the years, a few parks were left to rot after dwindling attendance and tragedy. Now the once bustling attractions are teeming with evidence that nature will always eerily take back what’s hers.
Poo Coffee Breath
The next time you take a sip of coffee, be very sure where it’s from. Kopi luwak is coffee made from the excrement of civets, cat-like animals that ingest the best coffee cherries and poop out the coffee beans. Then, someone decided to see what those poo beans would taste like as brewed coffee. Mmmmm.
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Episode 8
Sources from story #1
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54338785
Sources from story #2
https://allthatsinteresting.com/tommy-thompson
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Mookie G
Erica Benefield
Intro
On this week’s episode, Mookie bedazzles us with the unbelievable but true tale of the Russian Cinderella, Marina Udgodskaya who won the Mayoral race in Povalikhino, Russia without even running and Erica discusses the questionable choices of treasure hunter Tommy Thompson who has been incarcerated for the past five years without breaking the law.
Never Get Too Comfortable
When the mayoral incumbent of Povalikhino, Russia, Nikolai Loktev needed another candidate to run against, he asked the person cleaning the office to stand in. But much to his surprise, Marina Udgodskaya WON! Now, at 35, she’s trading in her cleaning apron for a politician’s suit.
A Golden Prison
Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson was commissioned to find a sunken ship carrying golden treasure in the 1980’s. Find it he did! But when it came time to inform him 161 investors and turn over the booty, good ole Tommy skipped town for 30 years. He was eventually pulled from hiding and shipped from Florida to face his investors. But then Tommy forgot how to speak the words that would divulge the location of the estimated $500 million in sunken gold. So a judge slapped him in jail until he figures out what those descriptive words are…
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Episode 7
Sources from story #1
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/08/the-dolphin-who-loved-me
Sources from story #2
https://allthatsinteresting.com/heart-transplant-helicopter-crash
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On this week’s episode, Mookie shares with the world the story of Margaret Howell Lovatt, a female researcher who pushed the boundaries of love between humans and dolphins, while Erica tells a heart transplant that almost wasn’t.
Dolphin Love
When Margaret Howell Lovatt was a young dolphin researcher, she expected to learn about language acquisition of dolphins. But she learned a lot more than that! And if you ever meet her in person, maybe don’t shake her hand?
Helicopter Crashed Heart
A heart transplant almost wasn’t when a helicopter carrying a donor heart crashed on the landing pad of a California hospital. The heart made it out of the crashed helicopter but that wasn’t the end of it’s journey!
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Episode 6
Sources from story #1
https://allthatsinteresting.com/siberian-ice-maiden
Sources from story #2
https://www.npr.org/2009/03/15/101719889/before-rosa-parks-there-was-claudette-colvin
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On this week’s episode, Erica explains how a Siberian ice maiden keeps COVID, earthquakes, and Hillary Clinton away and Mookie educates Erica about the bold Claudette Colvin who took a stand by sitting down before Rosa Parks.
She’s COLD!
A town in Siberia is COVID-free and they are thanking a 2,400 year-old mummy for that protection and for protecting the town against natural disasters, war, and even blame the mummy for Hillary Clinton’s failed presidential campaign in 2016! Erica fills you in on what HC did to cause the wrath of a tired, cold mummy to rain down on her.
Be a Claudette
You’ve heard of Rosa Parks but teenager Claudette Colvin did it first. At just 15 years old, Claudette was on a bus in Birmingham, Alabama when the driver told her to move. She refused. After being removed from the bus, the gutsy teen was jailed. Mookie describes the impact she had on the Civil Rights Movement.
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On this week’s episode, Mookie shares with the world the story of Mistress Sophia, a grandmother by day, dominatrix by night, while Erica tells a tale of love gone aflame.
Grandma Dominatrix
67-year-old Sherry Lever solidified her place in history as very possibly the first woman to figure out how to get men to pay her to clean her house. Starting off as a phone sex operator, she found herself making money as a dominatrix. With the support of her adult children, Sherry has built quite the lucrative career.
Burned by Love
In Lincoln, Nebraska, a 19-year-old woman had to pay $4,000 in damages after falling asleep while burning love letters… in the living room of her apartment. Luckily no one was hurt but I wanna know what was in those letters!
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On this week’s episode, Mookie tries to come to grips with singer Adele’s ex-husband allegedly taking all of her money and Erica discusses the environmental impact of Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos.
Adele needs Simon to Pay for Dinner
Singer Adele and her husband might have parted ways but he’s probably not too sad as he allegedly gets $140M of her fortune. Did she pee in his Cheerios? Who gets Angelo? Did she have Mr. Bean as a divorce lawyer? Erica and Mookie discuss possible scenarios that would cause the courts to take someone’s fortune and hand it over to the spouse that didn’t earn it.
Cocaine Hippos
Africa isn’t the only place you can find hippos! When Pablo Escobar left this earth, he gifted Colombia with lots of hippos that he bought to show off his drug money. To everyone’s surprise, those hippos have thrived. Environmentalists were initially pretty mad but now they’re cool with it.
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Each week, comedians Erica and Mookie G of That’s News To Me dive into the deepest depths of the internets to dig up crazy and obscure news to drown out the bad stuff. Mainstream media can have their stories of mayhem and murder. In the inaugural season of That’s News to Me, we discuss everything from dominatrix grandmas to poo coffee. Yum.
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Mike Sergeant spent 13 years as a reporter at the BBC, covering two UK general elections and, as the Beeb's Middle East Correspondent, was on the ground during the insurgency in Iraq, the Gaza War and the Arab Spring. Mike's now left the world of news for a career in public relations and has brought his expertise in communications to bear in a book, out now, called PR for Humans. Mike spoke with That's News To Me about crossing the 'river styx' into PR, his reflections on the culture at the BBC and what journalism can learn from PR.
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