Office Ladies The Paper Ep 3: Buddy and the Dude
Jan 14, 2026
In this week’s discussion, the hosts dive into investigative journalism as Ned teaches the newsroom about fact-checking while Mare goes undercover to expose a mattress store scam. There's hilarity as they discuss Creed Bratton's wild stories in a game of Two Truths & A Lie. Listeners are treated to behind-the-scenes tales featuring guest star Mary Hollis Inboden and quirky debates over gas station sushi. Tune in for humorous insights and a recap of the characters' chaotic antics!
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Game-Based Fact Checking
- Two Truths and a Lie can be used as a newsroom tool to teach source discernment.
- Gamifying skepticism helps reporters learn to separate fact from fiction.
Where Weak Stories Go
- The "Also News" functions as an internal disposal for poorly sourced stories.
- It signals a newsroom's tendency to avoid hurting reporters' feelings by sidelining weak reporting.
Creed’s Tall Tales Win The Game
- Creed Bratton recorded three wild stories then revealed which was false.
- His plane-crash tale included alligators, soldiers, and handcuffs and fooled Jenna.