What About Weird

(Re-Release!) Your two favorite hosts take turns laughing hysterically at some weird laws in their home states, as well exploring a few strange laws in other US states. Update on the dog catcher law in CO, they don't actually serve the notice to the dog, they just have to post a notice of their intent to impound the dog including a picture at the animal shelter for at least 3 days before they...

Happy Pride month to all of our favorite weirdos! Today we are discussing the influential and inspiring life of Dr. Alan Hart, an inspiring American physician and radiologist who shaped the medical community forever. Dr. Hart experienced an immense amount of discrimination for his identity, but he never gave up on his goals and never compromised who he was. We hope his ferocity and determination m...

You better go knock on wood and hope we don't jinx you because this week we are talking about superstitions. Our lovely friends of the podcast Greg's Cryptid Corner join us for a fascinating discussion about the deeper meaning behind superstitions. We play a round of hoax or believe the folks, discuss some personal superstitions, and talk a fair amount about mental health and how it relate...

This week we go back in time to discuss the case of the green children of Woolpit. We learn about the town, wolf pits, medical history, and two kids who really love beans. Was it just a folk story? Or is it a historic event explained by medical science? Could they have been fae? Or maybe they were beings from a Christian town in Hollow Earth... Take a shot every time we say crotch goblin in the fi...

This week is the (sort of) part 2 to last weeks episode. This episode is for scientific curiosity. This time we talk all about animals with poison and venom that affect the brain in weird and wacky ways. We learn the difference between poison and venom. We talk about the effects of them on humans and learn about one of the worst dads in science. If you have a topic suggestion or a personal weird s...

An episode for the scientifically curious (or maybe the slightly devious). Today we dive into psychoactive plants! We discover many of the compounds that make these plants psychoactive and how they function in the body. Then we dive into two specific psychoactive plants and get a little goofy as we read a "bad trip" story from a an unfortunate person who decided to eat the wrong kind of...

Buckle up, this weeks episode is a doozie! We are joined by Dave and Sarge from Cryptid Cocktail Party to discuss Ed and Lorraine Warren, possibly the two most known paranormal investigators. We learn who they were, how they got their start, what they believed in and how they conducted their investigations. We discuss their controversies, get mad and share our thoughts on their work and denial of...

This week we talk sports! Kind of... We learn how the Notre Dame football team got its name. We discuss a brief history of Notre Dame University, the Klan presence in Indiana in the early 1900s, local politics at the time and the 1924 student riot that led to the school's nickname. We also find out how cute the original Fighting Irish mascot was. If you have a personal weird story or a topic s...

This week we have a drink or two and read 1 star reviews of paranormal/occult related tools, supplies and services. We learn about why you shouldn't drink holy water, that healing crystals don't work on men and Jesus hates the Ouija board.  If you have a personal weird story or a topic suggestion, please DM us on Instagram or Bluesky or send us an email at whataboutweirdpod@gmail.com Thank...

Today we shoot for the stars, or rather, we talk about all the people who have and the after effects of launching satellites, rockets, and other manmade objects into space. What happens when lower Earth orbit fills up with all of our space junk? And how do we clean it all up? These are just a few of the key questions we discuss in today's episode. Thank you to listener Amy who suggested this t...

What's this? Another weird talk? We haven't had one of those in  while! This week we discuss the concept of thresholds; door related spiritual experiences, mirrors, historic houses and we once again bring up haint blue. We learn why some people believe in carrying the bride over the threshold, portals and much more. If you have a topic suggestion or personal weird story, please DM us on In...

This week we dig into the science behind some of things your granny used to say. How can bad joints predict the weather? Are red skies at night really a sailors delight? Should you paint your whole house haint blue? We answer these and a few more in our cap off episode of women's history month. Also, sorry the audio quality on this one isn't as good. Between internet issues and our regular...

Welcome to part two of the Bridget Cleary series where we descend into dark to find out what happened to Bridget Cleary after she fell ill and was accused of being fairy by her own family. In this episode, many people shake hands with unfortunate circumstances and the consequences of a belief. Warning: This episode contains talk of violence against woman, death, and other topics that are heavy on...

Welcome to part one of a two part series on the life and death of Bridget Cleary. This week we explore the early life of a strong, accomplished Irish woman named Bridget Cleary and how a simple illness changed her life forever. Who knew catching a cold up near the fairy fort would inspire such tales of deception, changelings, and convince her husband she had gone away with the fairy folk. And enjo...

This week we dive into the truth behind the ghost story of a headless women in Kentucky. We discuss who Pearl Bryan was, her murder, how the some of the mystery was solved and what remains unsolved. We also get mad at 19th century men and go on a lot of tangents. We may even learn about Ohio geography! Please be aware that some of the topics in this episode not be for everyone. Feel free to enjoy...

This week we head north to Canada to find out if the township of Wilno, Canada's oldest polish settlement, has vampires like the stories say. We learn about how this story got started, the people that live in Wilno, what makes someone a vampire and how to defeat these types of vampire.  If you have a topic suggestion or a personal weird story you would like to share, please DM on Instagram or...

Correction: her name was Sarah Baartman, I made a typo in my notes when I typed it out. Today we uncover the dark history of experimental medicine and how much of our current medical knowledge comes from the involuntary sacrifices of minority communities. We dive into the disturbing beginnings of modern gynecology, the theft and display of bodies, and how the medical system is still full of inequi...

This week we celebrate one year of What About Weird by discussing some of our favorite legends from our home states with our buddies Greg and Dan from Greg's Cryptid Corner. We talk a lot about hell and xenophobia, we find out why Dan goes through so many pants, who of us is haunted, and which cryptids are to blame for what.  Please go check out Greg's Cryptid Corner wherever you get your...

Today, Feb 2nd 2026, is our one year podcast anniversary! So we're posting a few minutes of bloopers from 2025. We will be celebrating officially with a one year local lore special featuring some very special guests on Feb 8th. Stayed tuned!

This week we hop in the creek to look for a real life north Carolina legend. We learn some science, some folk lore, and discuss what makes something a cryptid. We might even learn a thing or two about baseball! Also, it's pronounced "Lie-comb-ing". IYKYK If you have a topic suggestion or a personal weird story, please DM us Instagram or Bluesky or you can send us an email at whatabou...

This week we go off the rails while we test weird jerky and our knowledge of the last years worth of What About Weird episodes. Can we stomach alligator jerky? Can we remember the names of anyone in the episodes we covered? Doubtful, but the only way to find out is to listen.  You may hear a few animal noises in place of people's names for privacy reasons. The 2025 episode quiz starts at minut...

You thought you heard enough about fungi? Well you were wrong. This week join us on a journey to discover some radiotrophic fungi at the Chernobyl reactor site, a pesky fungus that invades your face, a beautiful parasitic flower that feeds off of its fungus friends, and a hallucinogenic mushroom that gives a whole new meaning to our Christmas traditions. Have a Happy Holiday season and we will see...

This week we talk about a not so little creature that put the town of Churubusco on the map. We prepare you for reptile trivia night, hear how monster hunters affect the local agricultural community and one man's obsessive quest to capture the beast ...As well as learn about how not to catch turtles. If you have a personal weird story or topic suggestion please DM us on Instagram or Bluesky or...

This week we hit the road and go on an adventure. Join us as we go to mammoth cave (can you tell we like mammoth cave yet), explore Chicago, try to use library resources, get spooked, visit the Mothman museum and much more. Maybe if you are lucky we will teach you the secrets of cornhenge... probably not though.  If you have a weird story or a topic suggestion, please DM us on Instagram or Bluesky...

Last week we brought you the people behind the park, but today we take a look into the science side of things: the ecology and geology of the Mammoth Cave system. Learn about how the caves formed and the different critters that live inside of them.. and a few that lived in them millions of years ago. If you have a weird story or a topic suggestions you can DM us on Instagram or Bluesky or send us...