This Can't Be Real...with Brad

Bank Heist to Job Interview, 911 Fail, Cow Commute

Brad is back questioning humanity again with three real stories that feel completely made up—but unfortunately aren’t. This episode leans hard into one theme: people aren’t even trying to get away with things anymore… they’re just seeing what happens. First up, a man robs a bank… then circles back and applies for a job there like it’s a normal career pivot. Brad dives into the confidence (and confusion) of committing a crime and then submitting a résumé to the same place—breaking down the imagined interview, the awkward recognition, and the absolute lack of long-term thinking. Then things somehow get even stranger when a guy calls 911 to report a dangerous driver… and it turns out he’s describing himself. Brad highlights the rare moment where someone becomes both the suspect and the witness, eliminating the need for any actual police work. Finally, the episode closes with a man getting pulled over—with a full-grown cow sitting in the backseat of his sedan. Not a truck. Not a trailer. A car. Brad unpacks the logistics, the smell, the poor life choices, and the moment an officer has to say, “Sir… it was definitely the cow.” Throughout the episode, Brad delivers his signature takes—“two types of people,” confidence without logic, and the realization that common sense might officially be gone. Bottom line: If your day feels off, at least you didn’t rob a bank and apply for a job there, call the cops on yourself, or turn your car into a mobile farm.

One Rode the Subway, One Destroyed an Elevator, One Trusted Bananas

Brad is back with three absolutely unhinged real-life stories that prove we don’t have a people problem—we have a decision-making problem. No filters, no script—just raw reactions to people doing things that make you question everything. Story one features a “marathon runner” who decides halfway through that running is overrated… and just hops on the subway before jumping back in like nothing happened. Brad breaks it down as the laziest cheat code of all time—less Rocky, more public transit enthusiast. Story two takes a dark turn with a guy stuck in an elevator who makes a series of life-altering decisions… specifically turning the elevator into a full-blown crime scene. Brad leans into the aftermath, pointing out that survival isn’t the issue—it’s having to live with yourself (and your coworkers) after. Then there’s the “banana bandit,” a man who tries to outsmart self-checkout by ringing up hundreds of dollars of items as bananas. What follows is a masterclass in confidence without intelligence, as Brad imagines the scanner basically begging this guy to stop. Throughout the episode, Brad delivers his signature “two types of people” breakdowns, calling out the chaos, the logic gaps, and the unbelievable confidence behind each decision. The result is a hilarious, slightly concerning look at how real people handle real situations… very badly. Bottom line: If your day feels messy, at least you didn’t fake a marathon, destroy an elevator, or try to financially survive on bananas.

Scooter Getaways & Hot Mic Disasters

In episode 3 of This Can’t Be Real, Brad dives into pure public chaos—where bad decisions meet zero awareness and somehow make headlines. This episode features a suspect trying to escape police… on a scooter (yes, a scooter), proving not all getaways are created equal. Then things get painfully awkward when a public official forgets their mic is on and says what everyone’s thinking—but should never say out loud. And just when you think it can’t get worse, a passenger on a plane decides to open an emergency exit before takeoff, turning a routine flight into a full-blown situation. With no script and real-time reactions, Brad breaks down each story using the “This Can’t Be Real” scale, highlighting just how ridiculous people can be when no one steps in to say, “hey… maybe don’t do that.” Three stories. All real. All completely unnecessary. And somehow… still not the worst you’ve heard. Follow the show and leave your stories here: https://www.instagram.com/cantberealpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/cantberealpod/]

Alligator Drive-Thru & Bathroom Nightmares

In this episode of This Can’t Be Real, Brad dives headfirst into animal-induced chaos that somehow actually happened. From a man throwing a live alligator through a Wendy’s drive-thru window, to a monkey knocking out power for an entire area, to a nightmare scenario involving a snake in a toilet—this episode proves that animals and bad decisions are a dangerous combination. With real-time reactions, no script, and the signature “This Can’t Be Real” scale, Brad breaks down each story, questioning how any of this is possible—and why it keeps happening. Three stories. All real. All completely unhinged. And somehow… it only gets worse.  Follow the show and leave your stories here: https://www.instagram.com/cantberealpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/cantberealpod/]

Zero Adults in Charge

In the very first episode, Brad introduces the concept of the show—real stories that are so ridiculous they sound completely made up. He also rolls out the “This Can’t Be Real” scale, rating each story based on how absurd and nonsensical it is. The episode kicks off with a wild story out of California where a bear breaks into a car, eats everything inside, and then gets stuck. What turns into a simple mistake quickly becomes a bizarre situation involving police officers having to figure out how to safely let a full-grown bear out of a vehicle. It’s chaotic, funny, and raises the question—who thought leaving food in the car was a good idea? Next, Brad dives into a viral moment at a Burger King where a single employee is running the entire restaurant alone. She’s taking orders, cooking, and managing everything without help. Just when it feels like a story about hustle and determination, it takes an unexpected turn that makes it even harder to believe. The episode wraps with a glimpse into the future—a driverless car getting pulled over by police. With no one behind the wheel, the situation turns awkward fast, leaving officers to figure out how to handle a traffic stop when there’s no actual driver to talk to. Overall, this episode sets the tone for the podcast: fast, funny, and filled with real-life moments that feel completely unreal.  Follow the show and leave your stories here: https://www.instagram.com/cantberealpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/cantberealpod/]