Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: Trump and Aliens, Andrew Gets Arrested, The Story of Takeru Kobayashi and More
Feb 23, 2026
They dig into why competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi abruptly retired and recall his astonishing records. They cover Prince Andrew being taken into custody and the wider legal fallout tied to Epstein files. They unpack Trump ordering UAP files released and the swirl of UFO disclosure skepticism. They report on subpoenas for social media accounts and a bizarre anonymous gold donation to Osaka.
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Kobayashi Quit After Losing Hunger Signals
- Takeru Kobayashi retired because he no longer feels hunger or fullness.
- Ben and Matt recount Kobayashi's records like 20 lb rice balls in 30 minutes and 41 lobster rolls in 10 minutes to illustrate his extreme physiology.
Andrew Arrested Over Tradecraft, Not Sex Allegations
- Prince Andrew was arrested for alleged misconduct in public office tied to sharing sensitive trade-envoy information with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Ben and Matt note the arrest centers on disclosure of insider trade information, not sexual crimes, and UK searches targeted multiple large properties.
UN Says Epstein Files May Be Crimes Against Humanity
- UN experts said the Epstein files' scale and transnational nature could meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity.
- Matt reads the UN statement urging independent, impartial investigations into systematic atrocities against women and girls.