The world didn’t agree to be normal this week, so we didn’t either. We hit the gas on a tour of some pretty strange headlines. Think Mothman pilgrimages in Appalachia, a Wisconsin town “terrorized” by turkeys, and a New York backyard dig that turns into a three‑week epic in search of a missing ring… that wasn’t even hers.

From there we lean into the macabre and the moral lines that blur in the dark: a grave robber selling bones online, a viral app that basically asks “Are You Dead” to check on solo travelers, and a Danish zoo requesting small‑pet donations as carnivore feed. We talk about why certain stories spark outrage until context arrives, and how attention economics—from “gay panda” rumors to wildlife selfie fails—keeps rewarding the most reckless behavior. If you’ve ever side‑eyed someone inching toward a bison for the ‘gram, you’ll feel seen.

We also wade into bioethics with the scientist who edited embryos to resist HIV, unpacking consent, risk, and the unintended consequences of germline edits. Then we detour into the cultural consumption of true crime at “The Final Meal,” a restaurant plating the last requests of infamous names alongside on‑theme cocktails. It’s part spectacle, part museum, and a perfect example of how we metabolize fear by ritualizing it. By the time we hit a stolen walrus relic and an Alaskan art student literally eating AI‑generated work in protest, one theme is clear: we’re drawn to the bizarre because it’s a pressure valve—humor, horror, and human curiosity all mixed together.

Join us for sharp banter, skeptical questions, and a reminder that the news cycle is stranger than fiction. If you laughed, cringed, or yelled “why,” share the show with a friend, hit follow, and drop your favorite offbeat headline for a future episode. We read everything—send yours our way and let’s get weird together.

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The modern marketplace might be digital, but it still runs on human quirks. We dive into the unruly charm of Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, and Poshmark: the lightning-fast “Is this still available?” messages, the vanishing act after yes, and the bold requests to deliver a free item two hours away. From lowball offers on solid furniture to renegotiations sprung at pickup, we unpack why haggling works for some buyers, frustrates most sellers, and how to keep your sanity with clear rules and a firm walk-away point.

We compare platform cultures and tactics. Facebook Marketplace offers instant local reach but clutters your feed with sponsored storefronts. eBay remains a goldmine for vintage parts and niche gear, if you read seller ratings closely and double-check descriptions. Craigslist is still alive for big local hauls, and Poshmark can be a deal haven with hidden pitfalls, especially for technical apparel like motorcycle jackets with CE armor. We share practical checks anyone can use: reverse image search for suspicious photos, requests for timestamped pics, and simple screening to separate a real seller from a recycled catalog image.

Scams get special attention. If a Murphy bed is priced at a fraction of retail with a deposit required to “hold,” it’s a trap. We outline the red flags—Zelle-only requests, impossible urgency, inconsistent photo backgrounds—and safer playbooks for cash-and-carry transactions. We also get real about safety: meet in public, bring a buddy for heavy items, share profiles and locations with a friend, and don’t risk it for a cheap bowl. And yes, there’s comic relief: a now-legendary listing for a “Haunted Goat” that “feels very dark and heavy” and “needs re-homing ASAP.” Come for the tips, stay for the stories, and leave with sharper instincts.

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A cold snap and a few laughs set the stage for a charged, honest look at protest: what the First Amendment protects, what “peaceful” really means, and how quickly crowds can tip from calm to chaos. We trade views on caged protest zones, arrests at sit-ins, and whether restrictions honor safety or silence dissent. The heart of the debate lands on neutrality—if rules keep order, they must be applied fairly or they erode trust.

We move through history and headlines, contrasting disciplined nonviolence with scenes of destruction that damage communities and drown out the message. Kneeling during the national anthem and flag burning become lenses on symbolic speech, patriotism, and personal boundaries. One of us embraces the right without loving the act; the other defends the act as a potent, nonviolent message. We also call out a common contradiction: condemning the burning of a lawfully owned flag while flying altered versions at home. Free speech cuts both ways, and consistency matters.

The conversation widens to immigration protests and the system itself. If deportations feel unjust, push for policy that creates faster, legal paths to citizenship rather than turning neighbors into targets. Throughout, we return to a shared standard: protect people, property, and access to help; protect the right to assemble and speak; and put the energy where it counts—on laws, not on each other. If a gathering starts to turn, look for the helpers; if you can’t find them, become one.

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