International News Service (INS)

International News Service (INS)

Author: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian Camp, Mark Ryan Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever find yourself scrolling through the headlines and stumbling upon a story so bizarre it makes you stop and wonder who comes up with this stuff? That’s the exact territory explored by International News Service (INS). This isn't your standard news recap; it's a deep dive into the strange, the unbelievable, and the downright odd stories from around the globe, all filtered through a sharp comedic lens. Guiding you through this weekly circus of current events are news analyst Kevin Harrison, actor and musician Mike Wiebe, and professional commentator Brian Camp. Together, they don't just report the weird news-they dissect it, debate its implications, and often just sit back and laugh at the absurdity of it all. The chemistry between the hosts feels like a great conversation among friends, one where insightful commentary seamlessly blends with genuine humor. With Mark Ryan handling production and music, and Nancy Walker as the announcer, each episode is a polished yet unpredictable ride. Tune into this podcast for a refreshing and hilarious antidote to the typical news cycle, where the analysis is as entertaining as the stories themselves.
Episodes
Ep 126 - Black Mirror, Quantum Leap, The Twilight Zone, ChatGPT, WGA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:13
This week, someone is stealing used urinal drain grates in Japan, the Black Mirror creator writes an episode using AI and it doesn’t end well, and the guys use ChatGPT to write an episode of Quantum Leap. Hosts: Kevin Ha…
Ep 125 - Indiana Jones, Hell Pizza, Conan, Kali, Seven Deadly Sins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:21
This week, a New Zealand pizza chain offers free pizza if you repay them in your will, and the guys get to know…the mysterious Thuggee Cult! Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian CampProducer & Music: Mark RyanAnnounc…
Ep 124 - Satanic Panic, Nekromantix, Adam Sandler, Deadpool, Occult [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:04
This week, a Colorado driver tries to change seats with his dog to avoid a DUI, and the guys get to know the Satanic side of…Dungeons & Dragons. Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian CampProducer & Music: Mark RyanAnn…
Ep 123 - X-Ray Specs, Loch Ness Monsters, Joysticks, Bigfoot, India [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:55
This week, scammers in India arrested for selling fake X-ray specs, and the Loch Ness Monster’s most dedicated hunter hasn’t seen Nessie in a very long time. Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian CampProducer & Music:…
Ep 122 - Dungeons & Dragons, Elvis, Michael Bay, Klingons, Faith Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
This week, a crematory worker in Arkansas was arrested for selling 20 boxes of body parts over Facebook, and the guys get to know Dungeons & Dragons…the 1980s animated series! Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian Cam…
Ep 120 - Dave Sherrill, Folklore, Ohio, Sturgis, Witchcraft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:15
This week, we’re joined by artist Dave Sherrill of Daveruinsart for an Ohiolicious episode where we talk about a man arrested for making love to a car, and a cursed warlock’s grave. Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Bri…
Ep 118 - Ren Faires, Miami Vice, Samurai, Seinfeld, Anne McCaffrey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:06
This week, a samurai sword fight broke out over a Monopoly game in Belgium, and the guys get to know the 1980s via Miami Vice! Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian CampProducer & Music: Mark RyanAnnouncer: Nancy Walk…
Ep 117 - Planet Fitness, Demons, Vampires, Dudley Moore, Zubaz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:24
This week, mammoth meatballs were grown in a lab…or maybe they weren’t, and a Japanese phallus festival censors its own mascot. Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian CampProducer & Music: Mark RyanAnnouncer: Nancy Wal…