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 87 - Motley Crue, FN Meka, UFOs, Star Trek, Health Insurance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:17
This week, the city of Dallas may have given all its employees vibrators, Oscar Mayer introduces hotdog popsicles, an AI rapper signed then dropped by Capitol Records, and Mike tells the tales of exotic diseases and how…
Ep 85 - Pat Sirois, Scams, True Crime, Henry Hill, The Power Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:10
This week, we talk scams with Pat Sirois from the Lie Cheat & Steal podcast including a remote worker with a unique plan to work from the beach, and a Brazilian woman scammed out of $140 million in “cursed” artwork. Host…
Ep 84 - Nostradamus, Steven Spielberg, Steven Seagal, Poltergeist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:49
This week, a woman in Reno accidentally bought 85 homes for the price of 1, Six Flags, Paul Newman, a psychedelic church in Oakland sues police for seizing magic mushrooms, and Mike tells the the tale of the cursed Holly…
Ep 83 - Mandela Effect, True Crime, Bob Segar, Mad Honey, Budd Dwyer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:06
This week, a UK car thief hides inside a giant teddy bear, Chicago researchers find the Mandela Effect is real…sort of, a bear cub in Turkey gets high on “mad honey”, and Mike tells the dark, harrowing tale of Budd Dwyer…
Ep 81 - Ukraine, Radiohead, Witchcraft, Kurt Cobain, Danzig [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:47
This week, a colony of badgers leaves human bones in a Welsh garden, Russia claims its losing the war because of Ukrainian super solders, medical marijuana site turns Australia’s sky pink, and we get to know another Roon…