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OK Bud!Episode 78: Going Acoustic and Other Uncomfortable TruthsJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything is going to be OK, Bud!2025-06-0644 minOK Bud!Episode 77: Exploding Vapes and Reborn BabiesJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they break down the week's news and let you know everything is going to be OK, Bud!2025-06-0439 minOK Bud!Episode 76: Slicker Than a Fat Guy on a WaterslideJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they break down the news of the week and let you know that everything is going to be OK, Bud!2025-06-0338 min
OK Bud!The OK Bud! Political Show: Trouble in Palestine(s)Join Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the politcal news of the week and let you know everything is going to be OK, Bud!2025-06-0353 min
OK Bud!Episode 75: Free Karen Read Friday and More!Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the news of the week!2025-05-3135 min
OK Bud!The OK Bud! Political Show: Job Corps and THC BansJoin Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof for the newest OK Bud! Political Show.2025-05-3148 min
OK Bud!Episode 74: BJ Penn Arrest and Real Life Final DestinationJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the news of the week!2025-05-3047 min
OK Bud!The OK Bud! Political Show: Prison Conventions and SNAP BenefitsJoin Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof as they make the world of politics a little more funny.2025-05-2742 min
OK Bud!Episode 73: The Memorial Day Massacre and Other PleasantriesJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they talk the week's news stories!2025-05-2750 min
OK Bud!Episode 72: A Pig Farmer, A Hitman and a Nun Walk Into A BarJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the weirdest news of the day.2025-05-2448 min
OK Bud!Episode 71: Diddy's Worst Crime?Buckle up, Buds — this week we’re diving headfirst into the swirling scandal tornado surrounding none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Bad Boy mogul is no stranger to controversy, but recent allegations have folks wondering: has Diddy finally danced his way into real trouble?We break down the accusations, the internet chaos, the FBI raid that felt like an episode of Narcos, and whether Diddy’s worst crime might actually be... that 2016 "Come to Me" video. (Kidding. Sort of.)With our signature mix of facts, wild theories, and questionable impressions, we unpack how power and celebr...2025-05-2349 min
OK Bud!Episode 70: Necromancing the StoneJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they talk:-The passing of Cheers star George Wendt -Anatoly Moskvin: The Russian bodysnatcher who dressed mummified remains of 29 girls as dolls-The lifesaving powers of a New York City fajaand more!2025-05-2141 minOK Bud!Episode 69: Small Bridge, Tall ShipJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they cover the top news of the weekend!2025-05-2044 min
OK Bud!Episode 68: Broken Hearts, UFOs, and Senior CrimeSend us a textThe human heart isn't just a physical organ—it's the emotional epicenter of our lives. And according to groundbreaking research from the Journal of the American Heart Association, that romantic notion of "dying from a broken heart" has real scientific backing. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—the clinical term for broken heart syndrome—can be triggered by extreme emotional distress, causing your heart to physically stop contracting properly due to stress hormones.What shocked us most? While women experience this condition more frequently, men are twice as likely to die from it. The mortality rates...2025-05-1753 min
OK Bud!Episode 67: Sweep the Leg, Taylor Swift!Send us a textDeath, fame, and terrible decisions take center stage in this whirlwind episode. We kick things off with the bizarre discovery of human remains near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island mansion. A leg washing up in the ritzy neighborhood of Westerly adds another mysterious body to Rhode Island's growing collection, though authorities insist there's no connection to Swift or evidence of foul play. Meanwhile, the pop star faces unwanted involvement in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldini drama while trying to focus on her tour and relationship with Travis Kelce.The conversation takes a disturbing...2025-05-1642 min
OK Bud!Episode 66: Baby Chaos and Chimpanzee HygieneSend us a textEver wondered what happens when a toddler crashes a podcast recording? This episode starts with baby Kayden making his OK Bud debut before we dive into a news roundup that's equal parts shocking, bizarre, and oddly fascinating.The Menendez brothers case takes a surprising turn with a new sentence that might actually be good news for the siblings who've already served 35 years behind bars. Family members who once remained silent are now speaking up about the abuse that led to those fateful murders, potentially paving the way for eventual freedom. Meanwhile...2025-05-1557 min
OK Bud!Episode 65: Nobody Listens to JeriiSend us a textWrestling legends, kidnapped tuxedo kings, and sex workers with a mission - this episode of OK Bud takes you on a wild journey through the strangest headlines and most fascinating human stories you won't hear anywhere else.We begin by paying respects to wrestling icon Sabu, the "King of the Death Match," whose recent passing at 60 reminds us of the physical toll entertainment takes on those who put their bodies on the line. Then we uncover the remarkable career of Joseph "Jobo" Borelli, the legendary NYPD detective who caught Son of...2025-05-1355 min
OK Bud!Episode 64: Kohberger, Nachos, and Generation Z's Sex DroughtSend us a textThe worlds of true crime, social trends, and bizarre news collide in this captivating episode as Ben, Jerry, and Kyle take us on a journey through the week's most fascinating stories.We kick things off with disturbing new details in the Brian Koberger case - the Idaho killer who kept bikini photos of his victims and searched for information on "how psychopaths can behave pro-socially." His peculiar musical preference for Britney Spears' "Criminal" adds an unsettling soundtrack to his calculated crimes. Meanwhile, the Menendez brothers are finally getting their resentencing hearing...2025-05-1038 min
OK Bud!Episode 63: Widow's Fire and Dum DumsSend us a textThe world keeps getting weirder, and we're here to make sense of it all. From supernatural encounters to technological controversies, this episode explores the bizarre landscape of human experience in the digital age.We start with the peculiar case of a 75-year-old Long Island widower found with 100 dead cats in his basement. Is this a criminal deserving punishment or an elderly man suffering from mental illness? The lines blur as we examine the circumstances around his animal hoarding and the appropriate societal response.Our journey continues with the disturbing...2025-05-0956 min
OK Bud!Episode 62: Bathroom Bandits and Bong Blunders: Crime Stories That Defy LogicSend us a textWhat makes a state kinky? According to a new survey, it's a combination of strip clubs, adult toy stores, OnlyFans accounts, and of course, your fetish-related search history. Nevada takes the crown as America's raunchiest state, while Wisconsin residents keep it tame with their top fetish being... socks? From "vor" (fantasizing about being consumed) to "ball busting" (exactly what it sounds like), we break down the surprising regional preferences that define American sexuality.The Karen Read murder case takes another turn as prosecutors reveal she called her ex-boyfriend 44 times between midnight...2025-05-0758 min
OK Bud!Episode 61: Dead Cats, Wild Conspiracies, and Surviving 380-Foot FallsSend us a textCould New England be harboring a serial killer? Despite law enforcement's adamant denials, the discovery of twelve bodies across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts between March and April raises serious questions. We dive into why officials seem more concerned with debunking "online sleuths" than solving these crimes, and what the evidence actually suggests.The stupidity of criminal minds takes center stage when we explore the case of two New Jersey teenagers who deliberately set a 15,000-acre wildfire, then told police "Mexicans did it." Their brilliant plan unraveled when investigators found text...2025-05-0643 min
OK Bud!Episode 60: Furry Bans, Pooping on Cars, and Other Legal AbsurditiesSend us a textEver wondered what happens when someone has an affair with a married person in North Carolina? Apparently, they can be sued for wrecking a home. We kick off this episode exploring the fascinating "Home Wrecker Law" and the case of former NFL player Steve Smith Sr., who's facing a $100,000 lawsuit after an alleged affair with a married woman. The explicit text messages and confrontational phone calls make for a wild story that raises serious questions about personal accountability in relationships.From relationship drama to bizarre legislation, we venture into Texas where...2025-05-0345 min
OK Bud!Episode 59: Sperm Lies and Real CrimesSend us a textHeartbreak and betrayal strike as we uncover the devastating truth about the viral "sperm race" sensation that captivated millions. What appeared to be an innovative sporting competition was nothing more than an elaborate AI-generated hoax created by a 17-year-old from the Bay Area. Our hosts process their disappointment in real-time, mourning what could have been the world's most unique sporting event while examining how easily we can all be fooled by increasingly sophisticated technology.In a somber shift, we pay tribute to Jill Sobule, the groundbreaking singer-songwriter behind the original 1995 hit "...2025-05-0246 min
OK Bud!Episode 58: The Mic That Keeps on GivingSend us a textEver wonder if that karaoke microphone is harboring a secret infection? In this wildly entertaining episode, we dive into the bizarre case of a woman who claims she contracted herpes from singing her heart out at a Chinese karaoke bar. While medical experts cast doubt on her story, it opens up a fascinating conversation about disease transmission and perhaps relationship alibis gone wrong.From strange infections to dangerous obsessions, we examine the disturbing case of a misogynist armed with a crossbow who attacked two women in Leeds before taking his own...2025-04-3048 min
OK Bud!Episode 57: Hot Snakes on a PlaneSend us a textCould our entire reality be nothing more than an elaborate computer program? Physics professor Melvin Vopson thinks so, and his theory that gravity represents the universe compressing data like a computer might just change how you view everything around you.We kick things off with some bizarre updates that make you question what's real—a Michael Jordan-shaped Cheeto selling for over $8,000, the tragic and unexpected passing of Jiggly Caliente from RuPaul's Drag Race, and truly strange airplane incidents featuring passengers having breakdowns at 30,000 feet. The increasingly weird stories almost seem like gl...2025-04-2947 min
OK Bud!Episode 56: Dimming the Sun and Racing Sperm: Science Goes WildSend us a textEver wondered what happens when college rivalry meets reproductive biology? In one of the strangest scientific "competitions" we've ever covered, two college students from rival schools USC and UCLA are preparing to face off in the world's first competitive sperm race. Yes, you read that right. Tristan and Asher, both sporting athletic builds and cross necklaces, will be providing samples to be raced under a microscope through a track mimicking the female reproductive system. Both claim their healthy lifestyles and temporary abstinence will give their sperm the competitive edge, though the event has...2025-04-2643 min
OK Bud!Episode 55: Death in New England: Serial Killer Fears RiseSend us a textThe specter of a serial killer looms over New England as eight bodies have been discovered across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in just two months. Despite police departments denying any connection between these cases, concerned citizens have formed online groups to track these disturbing patterns themselves. Ben, Jerry, and Kyle examine why authorities might downplay these connections and what evidence suggests something more sinister could be happening across the region.Death touches this episode in multiple ways, from the update on two children tragically poisoned by Easter chocolates in Brazil...2025-04-2543 min
OK Bud!Episode 54: When Ghost Hunters Die, Do They Finally Find Themselves?Send us a textDeadmau5 gave Coachella attendees more than they bargained for when the Canadian DJ delivered a performance that quickly went viral—not for his signature electronic beats, but for repeatedly falling over his equipment while visibly intoxicated. The 44-year-old producer (real name Joel Thomas Zimmerman) later took to social media with refreshing candor, joking that while he remembered nothing of the night, at least he "didn't have a cig," calling it a personal victory amid the chaos.Meanwhile, Tiger King's Joe Exotic has found love in the most unexpected place—prison. The inca...2025-04-2349 min
OK Bud!Episode 53: Worm Your Way Out of This One-- Parasites, Pedos, and KanyeSend us a textPrepare yourself for a journey through some of the most shocking news stories making headlines right now as we navigate taboo subjects with our signature dark humor and unfiltered commentary.When Kanye West drops a new song accompanied by a tweet describing incestuous acts with his cousin during childhood, we're forced to examine whether this represents another mental health episode, a publicity stunt, or something more disturbing. The fully-produced track raises serious questions about the people surrounding celebrities during potential crises and the responsibility of platforms that continue amplifying potentially harmful...2025-04-2250 min
OK Bud!Episode 52: AI Police Bots and Digital Entrapment-- The Future We Never Asked ForSend us a textA jealous ex-girlfriend's deadly Easter plot unfolds in Brazil as chocolate eggs laced with poison claim the life of a 7-year-old boy and leave his teenage sister fighting for her life. We examine how holiday celebrations can turn tragic when revenge becomes the motive, while exploring the disturbing evidence that led to the suspect's arrest.Meanwhile, the dangers of illegal cosmetic procedures make headlines after a New York woman dies following a botched butt implant removal in Queens. The unauthorized practitioner's attempt to flee justice raises questions about underground clinics and...2025-04-1950 min
OK Bud!Episode 51: Pee, Poo, and Pig TheftSend us a textThe bizarre and unexpected collide in this hilarious exploration of news that makes you question reality. We dive into the latest scam from Billy McFarland, who has "postponed" (not canceled) Fyre Festival 2 without offering refunds to the hopeful few who purchased tickets. The man who brought you cheese sandwiches in FEMA tents has struck again, this time without even providing the tents.The absurdity continues as we dissect Katy Perry and Gayle King's controversial "space mission" aboard Blue Origin's spacecraft. What was meant to be a historic moment for women in...2025-04-1847 min
OK Bud!Episode 50: Spies Just Wanna Have Fun!Send us a textThat shadowy organization pulling strings behind the scenes? Turns out they might be more like high school pranksters with unlimited government funding than sophisticated spies from your favorite thriller. The CIA's recently declassified operations reveal an intelligence agency that once hatched a plan to drop extra-large condoms labeled "small" over communist countries to destroy male morale during the Cold War. Because nothing says psychological warfare like making your enemies feel inadequate about their manhood while American men supposedly strutted around with Magnum-sized confidence.But wait, it gets stranger. Remember O...2025-04-1652 min
OK Bud!Episode 49: When Tampering With Someone's Lunch Goes Too FarSend us a textWhat drives a Wisconsin teenager to murder his parents in a twisted plan to assassinate a former president? How does comedy legend Rosie O'Donnell form an unlikely bond with convicted murderer Lyle Menendez? When does aggressive basketball play cross the line into criminal assault? The OK Bud podcast tackles these mind-bending questions head-on as hosts Ben Kissel, Jerry Aquino, and Kyle Plouffe navigate through the strangest headlines they've encountered lately. From the 17-year-old who allegedly killed his mother and stepfather to fund an assassination plot against Donald Trump (complete with disturbing n...2025-04-1548 min
OK Bud!Episode 48: Is That Really Your Family?!Send us a textA helicopter ride over New York City ended in tragedy when the aircraft's "Jesus nut" failed, sending the cabin plummeting into the Hudson River and killing six tourists from Spain. We unpack the disturbing mechanical simplicity behind this catastrophic failure and why, despite strict NYC regulations, tourist helicopter experiences remain dangerously unregulated.When an eyebrow-shaving prank spirals into murder, we're left pondering the fragility of human temperament. David Eaton's decision to shave Matthew Higgins' eyebrow while he slept at a party triggered a chain of events that ultimately led to Higgins...2025-04-1251 min
OK Bud!Episode 47: Bears, Bullets, and Bratwursts. Oh My!Send us a textA restored Paddington statue, an autism defense for a killer, execution complications, and nightclub disaster survivors make up just a portion of this jam-packed episode where the unexpected becomes the norm.The hosts kick things off with the lighthearted story of Paddington the Bear's statue making a triumphant return after being vandalized, complete with his signature sandwich and a ceremonial unveiling that brings smiles all around. But the mood shifts as they examine Brian Koberger's defense team's controversial strategy of claiming his autism diagnosis should exempt him from the death penalty—a...2025-04-1152 min