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La Tomatina, Brutal Just Eat Reviews & Green Lantern Lore | This is True, Really News Mailbag Ep 247

This is True, Really News··2 September 2026·24 min

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Welcome to the cozy confines of the burlap mailbag! In Episode 247, Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes are breaking down the news, the reviews, and a little bit of superhero lore.From a UK restaurant owner with a zero-tolerance policy for ridiculous complaints to the 80-year history of Spain’s massive La Tomatina food fight, we cover the hard-hitting journalism you expect. Plus, a detour into the DC Universe with thoughts on Batman: Caped Crusader and Lanterns, and a very special "fake" mailbag segment because you guys forgot to write in.In This Episode:0:00 - Spanish pronunciation struggles & entering the mailbag1:18 - Restaurant owners brutally clapping back at one-star Just Eat reviews6:35 - La Tomatina: Millions of squashed tomatoes, Bollywood fans, and Franco's ban15:58 - DC Talk: Batman: Caped Crusader, Lanterns on HBO, and ranking the best Green Lanterns20:58 - The Fake Mailbag: Sovereign citizens, emotional support gargoyles, and feral emusGet in the Mailbag! Please, don't make Scot invent another comment from "Sovereign Dave" operating under bathtub maritime law. Send your questions, comments, conundrums, and snark to: titr@netradio.networkTags: #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Podcast #LaTomatina #FunnyNews #GreenLantern #RestaurantReviews #Mailbag