Weird but Wonderful

In ep.78 we see what it takes to become a true criminal mastermind. From burning your way to the top of the bouncy castle industry, to cheese phone photo finger prints busting you for crimes and bank robberies for BMW deposits - we learn what it really takes to be a kingpin of crime. --- On this episode: 00:00 - It begins 02:35 - The Jumping Castle Kingpin 28:45 - Stilton Loving Drug Dealer Busted...

Ever thought a simple thumbs up could land you in hot water? On this episode we dive deep into the surprising legal battleground of those adorable icons we use every day—emojis. Strap in for a wild ride as we explore recent cases where emojis went from cute to costly, to down right dangerous. --- Follow the show (@oneweirdpodcast) on Instagram & TikTok , and if you have any weird but wonderful...

Using the sexiest data available, we peel back the layers on 2023 and uncover the search trends that defined the year. Dive deep into the psyche of the PLANET (and also Australia) and discover the defining trends, the most searched terms and the generational interests of 2023. --- FOLLOW WEIRD BUT WONDERFUL on Instagram & TikTok FOLLOW JAMES on Instagram & TikTok --- 00:00 - It begins 02:3...

Sadfishing, where the quest for attention converges with the complexities of genuine distress in the vast ocean of social media. In this episode, we navigate the turbulent waters of Sadfishing and its modern manifestations across platforms like TikTok. Explore how seeking connection intertwines with manipulating empathy, and discover the thin line between scepticism and compassion as we decipher t...

No one is safe online and online is safe from no one! In ep.77 we kill the Internet, cook up a storm and keep your hands off my Xbox. Join me on this journey as we dive deep into the minds of a man who wants to kill the Internet, an Italian mobster getting taken out by his hobby and the most unthinkable crime of them all... mum and dad taking away your Xbox. --- On this episode: 00:50 - A man trie...

In 2023, children are under attack from their parents, their siblings, the police and even themselves! Come on this wild ride of strange news stories where parents are pulling a Home Alone and leaving their kids behind on trips, siblings are being turned into CKY stunt drivers and even law enforcement can't be trusted!--- On this episode: 01:00 - Iowa couple charged with leaving child behind on tr...

These are the farts that sent people into a violent rage. ----- Look, I'm going to level with you... there's no good way to introduce what you're about to listen to. You'll hear tales of flatulence-driven chaos and mayhem all ending in a far worse place than where they started... except for the guy who had all charges dropped even though they DEFINITELY should've gone after him for the other crime...

Do you ever find yourself drawn to engaging in the latest hot gossip? In this episode, we uncover the surprising benefits of gossip and how it has been a crucial part of human social behaviour for centuries. Gossip as an essential part of human grouping How gossip helps identify reliable people and dependable mates Gossip as a bonding mechanism How gossip builds cohesive groups and boosts morale W...

The podcast that delivers you people behaving badly—Weird But Wonderful dives deep into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this episode we're talking revenge crab eating, hot chicken attacks and selling soap drugs. What would you do to protect the ones you love? Do you dare bite back? Do you whip a hot chicken and a lit candle at your attacker? Or do you hit them with the ultimat...

The podcast that delivers you people behaving badly—we dive deep into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this episode, we dig deep into "the currency of today", which apparently isn't crypto - it's selfies.  A recent study suggests that heavy selfie-taking and posting are closely associated with narcissism and psychopathology. These "selfie-related behaviours" also result in self...

Your favourite podcast about humans behaving badly is back once again for the renegade master—delving even deeper into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this episode, we discover that one man's trash is in fact 3 people's treasure and they're more than willing to defend their spoils with cold hard steel. And as chastity belt hackers hold the world's private parts to ransom, we a...

This one's going to need some listener help to delve into the minds of these strange people. Why are people into partial and or full castration as their kink? Are sword owners just itching to use them? And just wear the mask.    News Stories Police find severed human penis and testicles in tradie’s freezer A tenant decapitated his landlord with a sword over a rent dispute Woman Urinates On Floor A...

It's a slap-dash podcast that could be littered with fuck ups, but the looming fear of perfection was keeping me from posting. So I just had to hit record. I hope you dig it.    Stories Family name their son Lucifer Teens are dressing up as mask-wearing grandmas to try to score alcohol Chaos erupts when 300-400 teenagers left unattended at Memphis Putt-Putt Fun Center Man who forged his own death...

Influencer marketing, brand deals, sponsorships, customer databases—it's all reaching a new high in 2020. You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/5awM8cgrPTY 00:40 - My COVID Test 10:36 - Dealers selling client info 20:18 - Missed connections --- My COVID19 Test As badly as I wanted to avoid getting the COVID swab test... it had to happen. I, unfortunately, got down with the sicknes...

At times like these, we should be coming together. We should be unifying. But the great snack debate waits for no man or woman. Friendships, families, colleagues - all torn apart by the divisive nature of the great snack debate. But at some point, we must draw a line in the sand and pick a side. Do you stock? Or are you premeditated? Vote on the poll here: https://www.strawpoll.me/20151763 Watch t...

Get outta here lockdown. Time instead to say hello to restaurant mannequins, government-endorsed fuck buddies, drive-by holy spritzing and sex doll crowds! 2020 truly is a year for trials, tribulations, problems and dare I say... solutions. Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/AG8HxLiY3JQ 1. Restaurant Mannequins Fill Seats To Make Social Distancing Less Awkward 2. Dutch G...

It's a birthday cast filled with weird but wonderful delights. Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/FwPj0mhhT_8 1. Oregon's drive-thru strip club 2. $517,000 game of rock paper scissors 3. Mustang racing police 4. My sister's boyfriend shushed me --- Shout out to our Producer: Sam! Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/oneweirdpodcast The Socials: www. Instagram.com/oneweirdpodcast www....

Another deep-fried slice of advice plucked fresh from the "nobody asked for this" tree. David and I dive deep into the Internet's most mouth-watering questions to deliver a deliciously gooey goof-filled time. You can watch the video version of this episode here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnaj4LCmh7w Q1. Recording my dad to prove he's a liar and always goes back on his deals. Q2. Secretly se...

It's a strange time to be alive, but it's interesting to see how people are adapting to new ways of life. In this episode, we take a trip to the UK to see how a select group of people are keeping their businesses alive with new and creative services. Watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/8gDzmqAt9wY Drug dealers. That's right. The $10 billion dollar heroin and crack market doesn't stop b...

Delving deep into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this week's socially distanced quaran-cast, David joins me to help dish out some very helpful and practical advice.   You can watch the video version of the podcast here:  https://youtu.be/uWuSobp9nb4 --- Our first advice seeker is a budding chef who wants nothing more than to fill the stand mixer shaped hole in his life.  Than...

Us two idiots are back with another piping hot slice of advice for the Internet. I really feel like we dug deep on this one and gifted the universe some healing energy. Are we heroes? Are we saviours? Well, those are your words, not mine. But... I accept them. And you're welcome. ----- Our first unlucky participant, or "advice seeker" was a man who hit the deal of the century. A 1952 Telecaster Gu...

This week we're delving into the mind of the thief and seeing the world through a criminal's eyes.  No one wants to believe that their house makes an inviting target for a burglary, and many of us think that we have done all the right things to make sure that it will never happen. Maybe we should think again. We find out exactly what makes a house the perfect target to steal from, as well as getti...

Putting our finger on the pulse of society and tackling the Internet's hard-hitting questions, David and I are back with another piping hot slice of advice. ----- Wedding Guest Put Off By Cash Grab The son of a friend is getting married in March. They're both in their 30s and employed. They are planning an expensive wedding, followed by an expensive honeymoon to Thailand, and have established a re...

As a seasoned Married at First Sight expert, I have a very deep and thorough understanding of romantic relationships and fully understand how difficult it is to let someone down when you're just not feeling it anymore. It can be difficult to summon the courage to have that conversation face-to-face and really let that person know how you feel... or you could just ghost them. But in 2020, we don't...

Do we even buy alien stories any more? What about the man whose house has been hit by 6 meteorites? Coincidence or elaborate extraterrestrial goof? A new study from the University of Nevada finally gives us the solid evidence that rich people are unempathetic trash. And if I hit someone with my car... they owe me for the damages, right? If you want to jump straight to the title story, skip to this...