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- Aug 25, 202416 min
The Phantom of the Sea
Bound for happy times a newly wedded captain and his bride take sail and vanish into the mist. Now people keep seeing this “phantom ship” but is this story Real or a Ruse? Find out in today’s episode! Email us at realorruse@gmail.com and follow and subscribe!!
- Aug 25, 202414 min
Death from Above
Is this story of a banker turned skydiver whose parachute failed to open survival real or a ruse? Find out here when Alex tries to fool Trey in this episode of Real or Ruse! Email us at realorruse@gmail.com and follow us and subscribe!
- Jul 28, 202426 min
The Great Elephant Caper
Was the Great Elephant Caper of 1923 real? Or just a made up story in a true crime detective novel? We go through the case and try to decide whether this case is Real or a Ruse!! Join us for an awesome episode and follow and leave a 5 star review
- Jul 21, 202413 min
The Mysterious Disappearance of Captain Blackwell
Lost at sea? Mutiny? What could have happened to Captain Johnathan Blackwell? Find out if his story is Real or a Ruse! Follow us for more episodes and thank you for listening to us! If you have a story for us email us at realorruse@gmail.com
- Jun 30, 202420 min
The Haunted Lighthouse
In this episode of Real or Ruse Alex and Trey read about The Haunted Lighthouse and try to discover if this story is real or a clever ruse!! Follow us for more great episodes!!!!
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About Real or Ruse
Join hosts Alex and Trey as they delve into the mysterious and the bizarre on “Real or Ruse” Each episode, they explore stories from the internet and beyond—true crime, historical events, urban legends, and cryptids. But here’s the twist: Alex and Trey must decide whether these tales are real or cleverly crafted ruses. With no interviews, just their banter and wit, they’ll keep you guessing until the very end. Tune in for spine-tingling narratives, heated debates, and unexpected revelations. Are you ready to separate fact from fiction?
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