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OK Bud!Toilet Town, Burrito Blood, and a Cheating Exec: OK BUD Turns 100!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.2025-07-1851 minOK Bud!Episode 99: Haunted Heart Attacks and Stealing SaladsJoin 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.2025-07-1643 minOK Bud!Episode 98: Sign My Cast, Please!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.2025-07-1546 minOK Bud!Episode 97: What's in the Box?!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.2025-07-1344 minOK Bud!Episode 96: Would You Rather Be in Se7en or Saw?Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!2025-07-1141 minOK Bud!Episode 95: International P*ss Law and Gary Coleman MURDERED?!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!2025-07-0940 minOK Bud!Episode 94: Holiday Updates and More!Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!2025-07-0843 minOK Bud!Episode 93: More Gastro-Enchiladas, Please!Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!2025-07-0449 minOK Bud!Episode 92: The 4 B's and Tim Allen GruntsJoin 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!2025-07-0251 minOK Bud!Episode 91: Saved By Steve BuschemiJoin 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!2025-07-0146 minOK Bud!Episode 90: Murder Friday and Uplifting Del Taco AnnouncementsJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!2025-06-2842 minOK Bud!Episode 89: Camp Counselors From Hell and Family AnnihilatorsJoin 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!2025-06-2752 minOK Bud!Episode 88: Poop Cruises and Sydney Sweeney vs WalmartJoin 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!2025-06-2549 minOK Bud!Episode 87: Hulk Hogan, Goose Dogs and Finding the ProstateJoin 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!2025-06-2441 minOK Bud!Episode 86: The Sweet Smell of DeathJoin 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!2025-06-2144 minOK Bud!Episode 85: Karen Read Friday (Thursday Edition!) and Other Wild TalesJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!2025-06-2047 minOK Bud!Episode 84: Joey Chestnut and 23 & MeJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know everything's gonna be OK, Bud!2025-06-1745 minOK Bud!Episode 83: Ozempdicks and Duck CucksJoin 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!2025-06-1447 minOK Bud!Episode 82: Pee Spam and Plane Crash Survivors, Oh My!Join Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the weeks news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!2025-06-1350 minOK Bud!Episode 81: Southern Hijinks and R. Kelly in Trouble with NazisJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's news and let you know everything's gonna be OK, Bud!2025-06-1145 min
OK Bud!The OK Bud! Political Show: ICE Protests in L.A. and More!Join Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the week's political news and let you know that everything is gonna be OK, Bud!2025-06-1052 minOK Bud!Episode 80: Murder MondayJoin Ben Kissel, Jerii Aquino and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the news and let you know that everything's gonna be OK, Bud!2025-06-1042 min
OK Bud!The OK Bud! Political Show: FEMA's Got JokesJoin Ben Kissel and Kyle Ploof as they discuss the political news of the week and let you know that everything is going to be OK, Bud!2025-06-0743 minOK Bud!Episode 79: Luigi Mangione, Karen Read Updates and More!Join 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!2025-06-0643 min
Death In EntertainmentWide Receiver, Serial Deceiver: Randall Woodfield (Episode 167 ft. Jerii Aquino)Join Kyle Ploof, Ben Kissel and Jerri Aquino as they discuss the life and crimes of Randall Woodfield, known as the I-5 Killer.Story by Brandon Preo.2025-06-061h 19OK 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 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 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
OK Bud!Episode 46: The State of Georgia vs. HeavenSend us a textFrom a mysterious pigeon abduction conspiracy to a medical breakthrough in fertility treatment, this episode takes you on a wild journey through some of the strangest news stories you've likely never heard.We kick things off with a listener email describing an elaborate underground operation where pigeons are allegedly lured with treats over weeks before being captured and transported to Pennsylvania for live skeet shooting. Is it urban legend or disturbing reality? The debate is just getting started.Diving deeper, we explore the latest developments in the Brian Koberger...2025-04-0957 min
OK Bud!Episode 45: Accidental DP's Have Tiny Hands and Take ThemselvesSend us a textDark humor meets true crime in this episode as we explore the twisted mind of Russia's notorious "Chessboard Killer." Alexander Pashushkin, convicted of 48 brutal murders, has just confessed to 11 more killings - bringing him terrifyingly close to his goal of filling every square on a chess board with victims. We dissect how this monster targeted society's most vulnerable while comparing his murderous acts to sexual pleasure, and how even in extreme evil, he fell short of his macabre objective.On a surprisingly uplifting note, we celebrate our "Bud of the Week"...2025-04-0849 min