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  • Episode 44: Another Native American Screw Job

    Episode 44: Another Native American Screw Job
    2025/10/31
    In the latest episode of the "Unbelievably Real” podcast, host George Ferdinand discusses a complex legal dispute where Lena' Black, a Native American high school graduate from Oklahoma, is suing her alma mater and two school employees for forcefully removing her ceremonial eagle feather from her graduation cap. The feather, more than just a decoration, symbolizes her tribal identity and has a religious significance. Despite the school's policy allowing students to honor their ethnic and religious diversity with added items to their graduation regalia, Black’s feather was deemed a prohibited item. This incident, unfolding alongside a political context where Oklahoma's governor vetoed a bill allowing students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies, raises broader questions about freedom of speech, religious rights, and the rights of indigenous people.
    • Native American student told to remove feather at graduation | AP News
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  • Episode 43: Follow at your own Peril

    Episode 43: Follow at your own Peril
    2025/10/31
    The podcast script from the 'You Can't Make This Secretion Up' episode, hosted by George, recounts an unusual and outrageous incident at a gym swimming pool in Guangzhou, China, involving a man who defecates in the pool. Referred to as the 'Swimming Pool Pooper', the man leisurely lowers his trunks and tarnishes the water, narrowly escaping collision with an innocent swimmer behind him. As the incident sparked massive outrage in the Chinese internet community, George remarks on several comments arguing that the 'Pool Pooper' should face a more significant fine and even be banned from all swimming pools. The episode also includes humorous commentary from listeners, going as far as drawing parallels with Bill Murray and a candy bar incident. The final segment of the podcast is a reflection on the wider implications of such behaviours, suggesting the impact on China's reputation. George wraps up the episode with a humorous caution, advising his audience to maintain distance when in the pool.
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    • ‘KPOP’ Broadway actor experiences racist incident at Starbucks in NYC
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  • Episode 50: Father Figures Calendar 2023

    Episode 50: Father Figures Calendar 2023
    2025/10/31
    In this Unbelievably Real podcast episode, host George Ferdinand delves into an unconventional scandal brewing in the small town of Creston, Iowa. The town's mayor, Gabe Carroll, ignites controversy by posing semi-nude for a "Father Figures Calendar 2023", a project conceived by a local brewery named 'Hot Air Brewing'. Carroll's audacious move, which involved a fried chicken strategically obscuring his modesty, was aimed at supporting the local business and raising funds for charity. Despite the backlash from some citizens, Carroll and the brewery's owner Katie Davidson defended the initiative, which has already raised a significant amount for the Christmas basket fund.
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    4 分
  • Episode 41: The booze made me do it. NOT

    Episode 41: The booze made me do it. NOT
    2025/10/31
    In this episode of "Unbelievably Real” the podcast hosted by George Ferdinand, a real-life inflight adventure is recounted where a seemingly intoxicated woman named Valeria disrupts a regular flight from Antalya to Moscow in the most unexpected ways. From sexually assaulting a man next to her, to scratching the flight crew, smoking an e-cigarette despite instructions not to, and pouring hot water onto the plane floor, Valeria goes on a wild in-flight spree. Even as she's taken away by the police upon landing, Valeria continued her audacious behavior, attempting to bribe the flight crew and tossing insults at the police officer. As the host signs off, listeners are left to marvel at the reality of this wild tale.
    • How Australia's world-first crackdown on smoking - introducing plain packets and hiking them beyond $50 - has backfired: Here's why
    • Moscow: Latest News and Updates | Daily Mail Online
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  • Episode 42: What’s the Holdup in the BK Drive-Thru?

    Episode 42: What’s the Holdup in the BK Drive-Thru?
    2025/10/31
    In this episode of “Unbelievably Real" the podcast. George Ferdinand discusses a bizarre incident involving a customer pointing a gun at a Burger King drive-thru employee due to a pricing disagreement. The customer became irate after his order total came up less than expected due to a promotion, leading to him returning with a gun and making threats. Despite the traumatic experience, the employee demonstrated an impressive level of resilience by deciding to continue his job after the event. The incident makes listeners reflect on the rising tension within society, where aggressive behaviour seem to arise from minor triggers. The host calls for any potential leads on the suspect, who was last seen driving a gray Honda sedan.
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    • ‘I’m trying to give you a better deal’: Gun pulled on Willowick Burger King employee
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  • Episode 40: Summah at Little Egg Harbor NJ

    Episode 40: Summah at Little Egg Harbor NJ
    2025/10/31
    The podcast episode, hosted by George Ferdinand, uncovers an extraordinary tale about the town of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, that has been overwhelmed by a severe and nauseating stench due to thousands of dead fish. Despite originally being a delightful area filled with the refreshing scent of salt air and seagulls, the townsfolk are now subjected to a foul smell due to hordes of dead Atlantic Menhaden that have inexplicably taken over the lagoons. The reason for these repeated fish deaths remains a mystery, leaving the residents of Little Egg Harbor continuously grappling with an insufferable stench, hoping for a more permanent solution. This unusual occurrence serves as a reminder that truth can often turn out to be stranger than fiction.
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  • Episode 39: I’ve heard of a hunger strike but this takes the cake

    Episode 39: I’ve heard of a hunger strike but this takes the cake
    2025/09/27
    In this episode of the our podcast. George Ferdinand discusses the intriguing story of Lamarr Chambers, a man who held his bowel movement for over 40 days in police custody after he was suspected of swallowing illegal drugs. The podcast explores not only the extraordinary length of Chambers' 'toilet strike' but also the potential health risks he put himself at by withholding defecation for such a prolonged period. Discussing the serious possibilities of an overdose if a hidden drug bag ruptured and an impact of hardened feces, the host emphasizes on the extreme measures Chambers resorted to, marking it as a unique incident in the history of law enforcement. Furthermore, it poses questions about privacy and dignity during arrests and the human body's ability to withstand unusual conditions.
    • Drug-swallow suspect 'holding back nature' - BBC News
    • Drug suspect on toilet strike for 37 days 'could die' - BBC News
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    • Teenage girl dies from heart attack after not going to the toilet for eight weeks | The Independent | The Independent
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  • Episode 38: Karate Master Breaks Ghost’s Jaw

    Episode 38: Karate Master Breaks Ghost’s Jaw
    2025/09/24
    In this amusing episode of the "WTF” podcast, George Ferdinand shares a tale from Japan involving a lawsuit, a haunted house, a costumed ghost, and a karate expert. A company trip to the Toei Kyoto Studio Park resulted in an unfortunate incident where the karate expert, who had been drinking, broke the jaw of an employee dressed as a ghost. The karate expert was ordered to pay damages, but he petitioned the court to have the theme park share the financial burden, arguing that the park had failed to protect its employees and the visitors. The Japanese court, however, denied his appeal, ruling in favor of the park. In the end, he had to foot the entire compensation sum, so the story serves as a reminder to mix haunted houses and karate moves – especially if you are under the influence.
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    5 分