Best Kyle Ploof Jerii Aquino And Ben Kissel Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 138: Toilets Don’t Care About Hemispheres 35:09

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The Buds dive into the chaos as d4vd reportedly flees the home he shared with his manager after a police raid, while rumors swirl about Celeste Rivas' parents’ silence in her alleged abusive bond. From there, we spiral into the rapture and Ben drops some hard science on Kyle: toilets don’t actually flush backwards in Australia. Apocalypses, parents…

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Episode 137: I'm Sorry I Brought My Party Purse 44:05

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On this episode of OK Bud, we bounce between the hopeful, the absurd, and the downright horrifying. There’s the runaway cow Mootilda, who dodged the slaughterhouse and found supporters raising money for her sanctuary. A Baton Rouge teacher got busted with cocaine after a drug dog sweep, insisting it wasn’t hers. And the darkest of the bunch: a man …

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Episode 136: To Leave or Not to Leave? 40:04

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Friday’s episode covers a little bit of everything: first, we get updates on D4VD-- and realize Kyle actually does know one of his songs — thanks to endless TikTok memes. Then the Buds wrestle with a surprisingly heavy debate: the morality of leaving shopping carts outside the “cart womb”, and what it says about the soul of society. Finally, we dis…

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Episode 135: The UK Scandal Nobody Asked For 40:35

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Thursday’s episode starts with the scandal that somehow rocked no one: a rock-skipping controversy in the UK that left Jerii bored beyond words. From there, we dive back into darkness with updates on d4vd as investigators search the Los Angeles home he stayed in for traces of blood tied to the body found in his car. And finally, we end at Universal…

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Episode 134: Watch Ads or Wipe with Your Hand 34:29

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Wednesday’s episode begins with the grim reveal of the identity of the body found in d4vd’s Tesla, closing one of LA’s eeriest mysteries. Then we spiral straight into dystopia as bathrooms begin requiring you to watch ads just to get toilet paper, because even basic bodily functions are now monetized. We wrap on a lighter note with a health update …

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High Notes, Hard Falls: Buckley, Hoon and Staley (Episode 178) 52:49

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Three brilliant frontmen lit up the 1990s with voices that could break your heart with songs that still echo today. Jeff Buckley soared with Grace before vanishing into a Memphis river. Blind Melon’s Shannon Hoon danced barefoot through MTV fame, only to spiral into addiction on a tour bus in New Orleans. Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley turned despai…

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Episode 133: Big News But We Can't Tell You 53:12

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Tuesday’s episode kicks off with the shocking update about the body found in D4VD’s car in Los Angeles, a case that’s spiraling from strange to sinister. Then we dive into the bizarre story of young vigilantes who lured a local pedophile, beat him up, and shaved his head—only to get arrested themselves. Later, we cover the wetsuit-clad thief who sw…

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Episode 132: Grandma’s Got a Body Count 44:50

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Monday’s OK Bud is a rollercoaster of sweet, sad, and slightly horrifying. We start with Costco’s new 4-pound pumpkin pie, a dessert so massive it might actually unite the world. Then we dive into the grim tale of an elderly woman with dementia who killed another resident in a nursing home, before Kyle bravely admits what he used to think “breast c…

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Episode 131: Everyone Needs a Nap 39:10

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Today the Buds lean hard into escapism, because reality needs a break. We start with a Florida man arrested for urinating in a surf shop like he’s auditioning for chaos, then celebrate Rebecca Black, who shared that sex with women literally saved her life and sparked her rebirth. Finally, we say a bittersweet goodbye to Ghost, the beloved octopus a…

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Yes, And? The Story of Fred Willard (Episode 177) 52:23

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He was the king of clueless confidence, the man who could steal a scene with just a raised eyebrow. Fred Willard built a decades-long career out of playing the guy who had no idea what was going on — and making sure everyone was crying laughing while he did it. From his improv roots and his unforgettable mockumentary turns in Best in Show, Waiting …

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Episode 130: Life on Mars, Death at Petco 41:39

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Today’s episode goes from disturbingly furry to cosmically curious. We cover the horrifying story of a felon who dressed as a puppy at a pet store and strangled a teenager to death, then blow Kyle’s mind with the truth that sand is mostly pulverized rock and ancient fish poop. We wrap on breaking news that there may actually be signs of life on Mar…

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Episode 129: Grumpy Got Stabby 41:18

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Today on OK Bud, we check in on the Coldplay couple, who are now navigating divorces yet one of the people cheated on sets the record straight. Then it’s on to Britney Spears, who took to the public square to declare her recent sushi date was an absolute nightmare, chaos erupts at Grumpy’s Underground in Orlando, where a bartender escalated a tab d…

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Episode 128: From Flaming Lips to Explosive Licks 43:16

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The Buds start by sharing their weekend seeing The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse, before diving into darker headlines. In Peru, a journalist’s dog saved his life by slobbering out the wick of a stick of TNT hurled into his yard by attackers. Then we look at the trial of Sara Boone, the woman who filmed her boyfriend’s slow death inside a suitcase, …

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Episode 127: Ben Kissel vs The Meat Monopoly 46:58

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Today’s OK Bud starts with chaos: Kyle, Kayden, and Ben were literally rushed out of a guns-drawn police/criminal stand-off the day before, and yes, they lived to tell the tale. From there, we catch up with the latest on Raja Jackson and Syko Stu, before Ben does the unthinkable — he convinces Jerii and Kyle to turn against Boar’s Head. Why? Becaus…

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Episode 126: You Think It's Funny But It Taint 48:58

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Today on OK Bud, we measure Big Taint Energy and discover the average size of a taint is way smaller than Kyle imagined — plus he learns women have them too. Then we cover the bizarre case of a man who was arrested after shooting his friend in the head on request while he wore a bulletproof helmet. Finally, we close on the chilling story of a femal…

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Mamba Mentality: The Life and Death of Kobe Bryant (Episode 176) 1:10:11

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Kobe Bryant wasn’t just a basketball player — he was a prodigy who skipped college, a three-time champ with Shaq, a scandal magnet, a scoring machine, and eventually the face of the Lakers dynasty. Off the court, he became an Oscar winner, investor, and girl-dad icon. But on January 26, 2020, Kobe, his daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a he…

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Episode 125: Births and Bodies at Burning Man 43:48

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Burning Man brought both life and death this week, with one baby born and one murder committed in the desert festival chaos. Meanwhile, the long-silent Alphabet Killer has come forward claiming that the infamous “Dating Game Killer” actually stole one of his kills — proving even serial murderers get competitive about credit. And to round things out…

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Episode 124: Gangnam Style, Xanax Pile 47:47

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Today’s headlines take us from Seoul to the swamps to suburbia. First, Psy lands in hot water after being linked to street Xanax, a scandal amplified by Korea’s unforgiving culture of shame. Then, a man under crocodile attack allegedly used his dog as both a club and bait, proving desperation makes you creative (and cruel). Finally, the chilling ca…

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Episode 123: Return of the Graveyard Gimps 42:49

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Tonight’s nightmares: in the UK, gimps in rubber suits are crawling out of the shadows of parks and graveyards, because apparently Jason Voorhees needed kinkier competition. Science meanwhile introduces us to a brand-new spiky dinosaur, proving evolution has always been into BDSM. And finally, the Bermuda Triangle mystery has been “solved” — which …

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Murder in Plain Sight: When Killer Parents Weaponize the Media (Episode 175) 1:07:51

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They begged for help. They cried on camera. They told stories of kidnappers and faceless strangers. And the world believed them. But behind the tears was a darker truth—parents who murdered their own children, then turned their grief into theater for the cameras. In this episode, we uncover four of the most shocking cases where killers attempted to…

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Episode 122: Tails Is Too Young for This 43:40

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Today’s episode is a mess of the absurd and the alarming. We dig into the problematic age gap between Sonic and Tails, and why Sega lore might be weirder than anyone asked for. Then it’s the unsettling reality of AI chatbots telling kids how to “self-delete”—a terrifying glimpse at how tech is running off the rails. And finally, like clockwork, the…

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Episode 121: The Longest Yard (of Rubber) 42:55

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Football season is back — and so are the flying sex toys. Today we revisit the long, proud, and very sticky history of dildo tossing, from its Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots origins to its latest NFL appearance. Then we learn why peeing in the shower could be a dangerous habit (spoiler: your pelvic floor will hate you), take a detour throug…

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Episode 120: You Gotta Be Shrekking Me 31:43

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Today on OK Bud, the infamous Menendez brothers are denied bail, keeping them behind bars decades after their notorious case. We also cover the tragic story of a skydiver who jumped to her death on purpose, a chilling reminder that not every free fall is meant to end with a safe landing. Dark headlines to send us straight into the weekend. See Priv…

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This Month in Death: July 2025 (Episode 174) 1:23:04

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July 2025 was no ordinary month—it was a mass curtain call. Icons of music, film, and wrestling all took their final bows within weeks of each other, leaving fans stunned and pop culture forever changed. From the stage to the screen to the squared circle, we dig into the lives, scandals, triumphs, and tragic ends of the legends who left us too soon…

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Episode 119: When Mental Health Goes Public 42:05

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Today’s OK Bud is heavy: we cover the devastating story of a New Hampshire mom who killed her entire family and herself after posting about “making changes” on TikTok, the shocking arrest of Lil Nas X after a very public breakdown, and the panic at Villanova University caused by an active shooter report that turned out to be nothing more than a cru…

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Episode 118: The Rise of Benny Two Chainz and the Fall of Society 35:03

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In today’s chaos: a UK kid who acid-attacked his own dad gets eight years in prison but is now releasing rap TikToks his father wants nothing to do with, officials announce that kink might actually be the new path to better mental health, and Ben introduces his swaggering alter ego, Benny Two Chainz. It’s an episode that swings between the disturbi…

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Episode 117: Zombie Squirrels and Robot Babies 33:16

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This episode is equal parts surreal and hilarious: Britney’s latest instagram session inspires Jerii’s nicest X Factor host impression, neighborhoods across America face a creeping rodent apocalypse, science pushes the limits of where newborns come from, and evolution quietly edits our bodies while we’re not looking. It's Britney, babies and breakt…

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Episode 116: Happy Birthday Kyle! 39:48

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Today’s OK Bud opens with full-blown birthday chaos as Kyle turns 39, complete with glitter bombs and silly string warfare. From there, we stumble (literally) into the story of a man who broke his arm tripping over the world’s biggest penis — his own. Next, we explore proof of interdimensional beings from a woman named Luna, because of course her n…

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Epsiode 115: You Can't See Me...Because I'm in Jail 45:50

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Today on OK Bud, we hop right into the grim world of Franken rabbits — bunnies suffering from horrific facial growths that are killing them in droves. Then we pull the plug on Meta AI, which has allegedly been speaking romantically to children and even sending illegal sexual voice messages… in John Cena’s voice (yes, really). Finally, we wrap up wi…

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Bears 1 – Man 0: The Tale of Timothy Treadwell (Episode 173) 1:09:08

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He thought they were his friends. They thought he was lunch. In this episode, we dive into the wild and tragic story of Timothy Treadwell — the self-styled “Grizzly Man” who spent 13 summers living among Alaska’s most dangerous predators… until one fatal October day in 2003. Equal parts jaw-dropping, heartbreaking, and darkly absurd, we unpack the …

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Welcome to Jurassic Dark (Episode 172) 1:21:16

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Welcome... to Jurassic Dark. In this prehistoric death march, we dig up the bones of the Jurassic Park franchise—not the dinosaurs, but the stars who didn’t make it past the sequel. From the clever girl who met a clever end to the gatekeepers, storm chasers, and eccentric billionaires who now reside in that big theme park in the sky, we’re breaking…

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Episode 114: Coming to the Stage...DJ Crime Scene! 41:30

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We open with big Bud news — Jerii makes an on-screen appearance in a health insurance commercial, proving that stardom sometimes comes with a deductible. Then we head to Florida, where a wedding DJ (who still lives with his parents) was arrested for lewd behavior at a children’s park and museum — an RSVP no one wanted. Finally, we check in on Idaho…

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Episode 113: David Berkowitz Looks Like He Works at RadioShack 47:07

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On the anniversary of his capture, we revisit Son of Sam — the guy who terrorized New York in the ‘70s and somehow looked more like a deli worker than a serial killer. Then we crown the winners and losers of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, celebrating the mangy, the snaggle-toothed, and the perpetually confused. Finally, we break down the best and…

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Episode 112: From Arrests to Breasts 39:38

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Today on OK Bud, we venture to Brooklyn at an ice cream parlor serving a breastmilk-flavored ice cream, because apparently we’ve run out of normal flavors. Then we head to NYC where a kidnapper was caught and immediately begged police to let him talk to his mom — proving some people never outgrow the playground. Finally, we wrap up in midair with a…

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Episode 111: Cancer, Crypto and the Family Tree You Shouldn't Have Climbed 44:39

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Today’s episode of OK Bud is one for the hall of shame. First, we meet a British man who claims he got throat cancer from oral sex — which is basically the plot of a health PSA that writes itself. Then things get really Arkansas when a mother and son duo are arrested for full-on incest, reminding us all that DNA is not an aphrodisiac. And finally, …

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Episode 110: Grimace's Truth 38:57

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Today, OK Bud dives straight into the absurd. First up: the internet lost its collective mind when it was confirmed that Grimace is actually a giant purple taste bud — which somehow raises more questions than it answers. Then we head to Italy, where people are renting storage containers for sex like it’s a deleted scene from Fast & the Furiously Ho…

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Episode 109: Courtside to Court Dates 30:02

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Today on OK Bud, the chaos is nothing but net. First, the sex toy bandits strike again — this time at their second WNBA game, because apparently one heist just wasn’t enough. Then we head to Wembley Stadium, where an Oasis concert took a dive when one fan literally fell off a balcony — in the same week the Gallagher brothers’ older brother, Paul, w…

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Episode 108: Is that a Boob In Your Ribs, Or...? 34:52

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Today on OK Bud, we’re digging deep into the headlines no one asked for — starting with Nikki Bella’s rogue breast implant, which somehow ended up lodged between her ribs like a tiny silicone stowaway. Then we meet a woman who stole a car and might’ve gotten away with it... if she hadn’t confessed to the entire crime in her diary like it was the fo…

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Episode 107: Farm to Toilet 46:32

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Today on OK Bud, we peel back the wild, weird origin of the potato — a humble starch with a colonial past and way too much drama. Then we dive headfirst into the very real case of a woman who chose coffee enemas over cancer treatment… and paid the ultimate price for trying to poop out a tumor. Finally, we head into the woods to talk about the captu…

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Episode 106: Your Pug is Too Damn Fat 37:59

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Today the Buds dissect the internet pile‑on over a Sydney Sweeney/American Eagle promo that some corners of the web decided looked… historically yikes. We sort rumor from reality and ask why the timeline keeps cosplaying as the outrage Olympics. Then: America’s obese dog epidemic—how our fur babies became fur boulders (and what actually helps). Fin…

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Episode 105: Yankee Doodle Doin' It 47:42

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OK Bud Episode 105 is a grab bag of American nightmares. First, we head to a wholesome local fair where things go completely Final Destination — and someone literally gets scalped by a carnival ride. Then we swing over to Yankee Stadium, where one couple decided 9 innings wasn’t enough... so they added a public sex act to the scorecard during a Yan…

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Episode 104: This Episode Smells Weird 44:25

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This week on OK Bud, things get weird… and weirder. We kick things off with the legend of the Burbank Butt Sniffer — a mystery man with a nose for trouble and no shame in his game. Then we dive cheeks-first into the real side effects of cosmetic surgery: the unholy stank of butt implants. And just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, we resurfac…

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Episode 103: Porta-Parties and The Burger King Lettuce Stomper 45:50

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In this week’s unhinged installment of OK Bud, we wade into the deep end of internet rot and pop culture madness. First up: Russia has invented a new kind of party — and it involves porta potties, dancing, and deeply concerning life choices. Then we get blue in the face over a theory that the Smurfs are actually pushing some seriously problematic m…

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Episode 102: RIP Ozzy Osbourne 43:47

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Is Ozzy Osbourne finally headbanging in the afterlife? The OK Bud crew digs into breaking news around the death of the Prince of Darkness . Then we take a hard left into the next realm, where one woman claims she saw glowing blue fish people during her near-death experience (and no, she wasn’t on mushrooms). Finally, we get into the real nightmare:…

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Episode 101: Happy Birthday Ben! 44:11

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It’s Ben Kissel’s birthday, and the OK Bud crew just got back from a BBQ-fueled weekend in the strange and sandy outpost of Pioneertown, California. After digesting enough tri-tip to sedate a bull, we dive headfirst into the kind of stories that haunt your group chat: a premeditated murder with major “they planned this in a Chili’s parking lot” ene…

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The Lady of Silence...And Violence (Episode 171) 1:05:24

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In this killer episode, the Death in Entertainment crew dives mask-first into the chilling true story of Juana Barraza — a Mexican lucha libre wrestler who moonlighted as a serial killer. Known as The Lady of Silence, Barraza body-slammed her way into infamy by targeting elderly women across Mexico City. Was it a tragic backstory, a botched investi…

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Toilet Town, Burrito Blood, and a Cheating Exec: OK BUD Turns 100! 51:37

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We made it to 100 episodes! And to celebrate, we’re diving into a burrito factory meat grinder mishap, a sanitation scandal that turned Hopewell into Nope-well, and a CEO who got busted cheating—at a Coldplay concert. Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino, and Kyle Ploof break it all down the only way OK BUD knows how: questionably, but with heart. See Privacy …

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Episode 99: Haunted Heart Attacks and Stealing Salads 43:04

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything's gonna be OK, Bud! Topics include: Anabelle'smost recent haunted killing and finance bro's getting their salads stolen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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Episode 98: Sign My Cast, Please! 46:16

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything's gonna be OK, Bud! Topics include: Anti-semetic tweets from Elmo, rated-R misadventures, and teddy bears made out of human skin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

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Episode 97: What's in the Box?! 44:06

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Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything's gonna be OK, Bud! Topics include: Casey Anthony, the Final Destination-like death of a man inside a hyperbearic chamber and a man who stumbled upon a mysterious toe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…