Make It Weird

In this week’s full episode, Haley goes into the gruesome details of the Byford Dolphin Incident, a horrific diving accident from 1983. Then, Harmony shares the outlandish story of Lord Timothy Dexter and his bizarre rise to wealth in the early 1800s. And we have a surprise guest joining us to finish out the episode!  Resources: https://learnmore.charlestonsouthern.edu/community-views/tragic-lesso...

Weird Wednesday Energy (WWE)! Welcome back to another Mini episode of Make It Weird! Our Headline-A-Thon features topics ranging from jellyfish butts, to chimpanzee synchronized peeing, to killer pigs. Haley then discusses an article where bloodletting is suggested as a cure for citizens with PFAS poisoning, and Harmony shares the story of a very popular plant that smells of rotten flesh. And Hale...

Starting off the episode, Harmony’s dog, Baby, has something VERY important to say. Haley then tells the story of Frances Glessner Lee, known as the mother of forensic science, and her groundbreaking contributions through the creation of crime scene dioramas. Then, Harmony dives into the enigmatic story of the Mary Celeste, the ghost ship found eerily abandoned in the Atlantic in the late 1800s. R...

In this week’s episode, hosts Haley and Harmony start out with the mini-weird exclusive Headline-A-Thon with current event stories ranging from a US court handing money to the wrong plaintiff, to a teenager testing the theory of jawbreakers candy. Harmony then tells the story of Jeffrey Koonce’s wrongful conviction being overturned, and Haley dives into the heavy topic on the forced labor of Alaba...

In this week’s episode, Harmony tells the story of the convicted murderer (and possible serial killer), Paul Bateson, who was cast as an actor in the 1973 movie, The Exorcist. [Trigger warning for topic of sexual abuse during second half of episode] Haley then tells the tragic yet incredibly brave story of Gisèle Pelicot whose husband had been - until now - unknowingly abusing her for over 10 year...

In this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from pouring whiskey in holy water to a live cockroach found in a man’s intestines. Then, Haley discusses the wild story of a legal battle between a squatter and home owner, and Harmony discusses a Texas-sized avocado heist. And Haley closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie...

In this episode of Make It Weird, Haley and Harmony kick off 2025 with an intriguing exploration of historical myths and tragic true stories. Our hosts delve into the peculiar past of medieval Europe, discussing Pope Gregory IX's alleged association between black cats and satanic cults, which led to fears and persecutions. Then, they recount the heartbreaking tale of the Radium Girls - young femal...

Mini Weird: Christmas Edition! Join Haley and Harmony as they share their favorite Christmas traditions + some Christmas themed - and extra weird - stories. And at the end of the episode, you can enjoy us opening our Christmas gifts together! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_cat https://www.npr.org/2023/12/23/1221454825/youve-heard-of-santa-maybe-ev...

In this week's episode, Haley dives into the fascinating world of child lore, discussing shared childhood experiences, songs, and games that transcend generations and geographic locations. The episode then takes a darker turn as Harmony covers the murder of Alexandra (Alex) Kogut, a college student whose life was tragically cut short in 2012. Resources: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/myths-ove...

In this mini episode of 'Make It Weird,' hosts Haley and Harmony discuss a range of odd and interesting headlines, from orcas wearing salmon hats to a deer in Canada spotted wearing a high-vis jacket. They also explore heartwarming stories such as a woman in Alaska dropping turkeys from a plane for Thanksgiving. Resources: https://apnews.com/article/alaska-turkeys-dropped-from-airplanes-9865b07e98...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Make It Weird! During this week’s episode, Harmony covers the unexpected history and horrifying details of the mid-1800s Oneida Community Cult; and Haley discusses the connection between the late 1900s Satanic panic and the fantasy table-top role playing game, Dungeons and Dragons.  Resources: https://www.chick.com/Information/article?id=Straight-Talk-On-Dungeons-and-Dragon...

Welcome back to Make It Weird, the Mini Weird! This week's mini episode features several wickedly weird current events involving a dog who helped solve a murder, a dismembered body part found in Florida, a turkey named Tom, pizza wine, gophers, and more! And since we're celebrating Thanksgiving this week, we also explore some weird facts surrounding Thanksgiving food! (Please bear with our video t...

This week, Haley shares the gruesome story of Elena Milagro de Hoyos and Carl Tanzler, the Florida Frankenstein, and Harmony shares some explosive tech tips from the US Forest Service and the 1970’s Oregon whale explosion.   Resources: https://www.kqed.org/pop/106807/meet-carl-von-cosel-the-man-who-slept-next-to-his-crushs-corpse-for-7-years https://historyhub.info/twists-in-a-twisted-tale-the-exp...

Make It Weird's very first mini episode! In this week's Mini Weird, Haley and Harmony discuss some peculiar current events including attic hide-outs, bones in walls, clown criminals, and a very cheesy ending. PLUS a Make It Weird exclusive: Cutie Pie Corner! References: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/28/nx-s1-5091901/murder-suspect-arrested-fall-ceiling-memphis https://www.npr.org/2024/10/25/nx-s1-51...

Join us for our very first episode of Make It Weird! This week, Harmony and Haley discuss the CIA project 'Acoustic Kitty' and the story of Benedict Arnold and the burning of New London, Connecticut. Resources: Acoustic Kitty: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cia-experimented-animals-1960s-too-just-ask-acoustic-kitty-180964313/ https://www.history.com/news/cia-spy-cat-espionage-fail   htt...