Episodes

  • Episode 51: One Small Step for Robots

    Episode 51: One Small Step for Robots
    Nov 5 2025
    This episode of the "Unbelievably Real” the podcast, host George Ferdinand, delves into a recent, unusual trend where human food delivery workers have been found attacking and stealing food delivery bots in cities across the United States. The episode seeks to unpack the reasons behind this phenomenon, including potential concerns around job loss or economic displacement. Ferdinand dives into the tech side of these bots, revealing their unique blend of sensors, software, and systems enabling these machines to navigate urban environments and the challenges they face. Towards the end, the host examines the broader question of what the presence of food delivery robots indicates about the role of AI in our future society. The episode concludes with a reflection on the somber and surreal aspects of this phenomenon.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 48: The Hollander that just keeps on giving Part Deux

    Episode 48: The Hollander that just keeps on giving Part Deux
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode, George Ferdinand takes us through the riveting saga of Jonathan Meijer, a Dutch musician turned prolific sperm donor who is speculated to have fathered hundreds, if not thousands of children, sparking a global controversy and awakening serious concerns about the potential genetic implications for multiple generations of these children. Despite facing strict bans and hefty fines from authorities, Meijer continued his sperm donations across borders, arguing that he had done nothing wrong, providing more information than required by traditional clinics, and receiving a spiritual reward from his actions. Even as the controversy around this case continues to swirl following the Netflix documentary "The Man with 1000 Kids", Meijer remains elusive and unapologetic about his actions.
    • Dutch court bans sperm donor who fathered at least 550 children
    • Man Who Has Fathered Hundreds Is Barred From Donating Sperm - The New York Times
    • Who Is Jonathan Meijer? The Man With 1000 Kids Explores the Shocking True Story - Netflix Tudum
    • Jonathan Meijer, person at the center of 'The Man With 1000 Kids,' slams Netflix docuseries, threatens suit
    • Netflix's 'Tudum': What you need to know about the star-studded global fan event
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    5 mins
  • Episode 47: First Time Infection

    Episode 47: First Time Infection
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode, host George Ferdinand from the Unbelievably Real podcast tells an unusual story about a 38-year-old man from Beirut, Lebanon, who contracted food poisoning in his penis. The man had symptoms typically associated with food poisoning, such as diarrhea and vomiting, coupled with redness and swelling on his penis. This intriguing incident, brought on by a strain of bacteria usually found in rice left at room temperature, was established to have moved to his penis via bodily functions during intercourse. This episode showcases the man's recovery following treatment and reinforces the idea that sometimes, reality can be stranger than fiction.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 46: At work for four days

    Episode 46: At work for four days
    Nov 3 2025
    In the latest episode of the Unbelievably Real the podcast, hosted by George Ferdinand, a chilling workplace mystery is unfolded. The episode explores the chilling story of Denise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee in Tempe, Arizona, who was found dead at her office desk four days after she passed away. The horror and mystery around her death, discovered by a sympathetic colleague, and not the bank's security that operates round-the-clock, poses several questions about workplace safety and responsibility. There's outcry over the bank's perceived lackadaisical attitude, and although the bank has expressed condolences, many believe more should have been done. The episode presents the incident not merely as a puzzling narrative, but a human tragedy.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 45: What is on the other side of the sheet

    Episode 45: What is on the other side of the sheet
    Nov 3 2025
    This podcast episode from "Unbelievably Real” narrated by George Ferdinand, centers around the dubious actions of Tony Sfeir from Toronto. Tony executed a ruse in 2020 wherein he tricked men into thinking they were interacting with a woman, named Angela who didn't exist. This plot was exposed when one of his victims discovered his true identity, leading to his conviction by Ontario Court Justice Cathy Mocha on two counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment for each count and listed on the sex offenders registry for ten years. Despite his conviction, Tony, through his lawyer Bryan Badali, is seeking bail arguing that he was wrongfully convicted. The victims' psychological aftereffects and Tony's normal life before his ruse are also discussed.
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  • Episode 44: Another Native American Screw Job

    Episode 44: Another Native American Screw Job
    Oct 31 2025
    In the latest episode of the "Unbelievably Real” podcast, host George Ferdinand discusses a complex legal dispute where Lena' Black, a Native American high school graduate from Oklahoma, is suing her alma mater and two school employees for forcefully removing her ceremonial eagle feather from her graduation cap. The feather, more than just a decoration, symbolizes her tribal identity and has a religious significance. Despite the school's policy allowing students to honor their ethnic and religious diversity with added items to their graduation regalia, Black’s feather was deemed a prohibited item. This incident, unfolding alongside a political context where Oklahoma's governor vetoed a bill allowing students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies, raises broader questions about freedom of speech, religious rights, and the rights of indigenous people.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 43: Follow at your own Peril

    Episode 43: Follow at your own Peril
    Oct 31 2025
    The podcast script from the 'You Can't Make This Secretion Up' episode, hosted by George, recounts an unusual and outrageous incident at a gym swimming pool in Guangzhou, China, involving a man who defecates in the pool. Referred to as the 'Swimming Pool Pooper', the man leisurely lowers his trunks and tarnishes the water, narrowly escaping collision with an innocent swimmer behind him. As the incident sparked massive outrage in the Chinese internet community, George remarks on several comments arguing that the 'Pool Pooper' should face a more significant fine and even be banned from all swimming pools. The episode also includes humorous commentary from listeners, going as far as drawing parallels with Bill Murray and a candy bar incident. The final segment of the podcast is a reflection on the wider implications of such behaviours, suggesting the impact on China's reputation. George wraps up the episode with a humorous caution, advising his audience to maintain distance when in the pool.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 50: Father Figures Calendar 2023

    Episode 50: Father Figures Calendar 2023
    Oct 31 2025
    In this Unbelievably Real podcast episode, host George Ferdinand delves into an unconventional scandal brewing in the small town of Creston, Iowa. The town's mayor, Gabe Carroll, ignites controversy by posing semi-nude for a "Father Figures Calendar 2023", a project conceived by a local brewery named 'Hot Air Brewing'. Carroll's audacious move, which involved a fried chicken strategically obscuring his modesty, was aimed at supporting the local business and raising funds for charity. Despite the backlash from some citizens, Carroll and the brewery's owner Katie Davidson defended the initiative, which has already raised a significant amount for the Christmas basket fund.
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