In this episode of "The Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty serve up a sizzling platter of bizarre and hilarious stories. Trevor kicks things off by revealing his kids’ avant-garde approach to puzzle sorting—think chaos theory meets missing corner pieces—before diving into the bulletproof (literally) origin story of the Kevlar vest. Misty brings us the breaking news on Japan’s most wanted: a kleptomaniac weasel with a serious shoe fetish. Meanwhile, Stephanie scrolls through the wildest corners of social media and shares neighbor tales that make you grateful for privacy fences. The trio wraps things up with a spirited debate over a French landlord’s eviction tactics that are only slightly less dramatic than a soap opera. With witty banter, questionable life advice, and a sprinkle of historical trivia, the hosts turn life’s weirdest moments into a laugh-out-loud adventure.

**Meet the Hosts (00:00:51)**

Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty introduce themselves and reveal their favorite weird obsessions—because therapy is expensive.

**Weird Personal Story: The Woke Puzzle (00:01:31)**

Trevor recounts his kids organizing a cat puzzle by scarf color to avoid being “racist.” Spoiler: the cats are still judging them.

**Weird History: The Kevlar Pizza Guy (00:04:06)**

Trevor tells the tale of Richard Davis, the pizza guy who invented the Kevlar vest after being shot. Because nothing says “customer service” like surviving a gunfight with extra cheese.

**Weird News: The Shoe-Stealing Weasel (00:12:43)**

Misty shares the saga of a weasel stealing shoes from a Japanese kindergarten. The hosts debate if the weasel is building a tiny Foot Locker.

**Weird Social Media: Psycho Neighbor Story (00:22:44)**

Stephanie reads a Reddit tale about a neighbor with more red flags than a bullfighting arena, and the couple who keeps letting him back in—because who needs boundaries?

**Weird History: George Bush Sr. Bans Broccoli (00:31:00)**

Trevor shares how President George H.W. Bush banned broccoli from Air Force One, sparking a nationwide vegetable identity crisis.

**Weird News: French Landlord Removes Doors & Windows (00:38:10)**

Misty tells of a French landlord who tries to evict tenants by removing doors and windows. The hosts wonder if he’s auditioning for “Extreme Home Makeover: Villain Edition.”

**Weird Dating: The Insulting First Date (00:49:18)**

Stephanie shares a Reddit dating disaster where the guy insults the woman all night. The hosts wonder if he’s single or just auditioning for “America’s Next Top Douchebag.”

**Podcast Outro & Call for Listener Stories (00:56:56)**

The hosts thank listeners, beg for five-star ratings, and request your weirdest stories—bonus points if they involve weasels or broccoli.

**End Credits & Musical Outro (00:58:56)**

Closing music and a sign-off so playful, even the weasel would stick around for the encore.

In this episode of the "Weird with a Side of Bacon" podcast, hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie dive into a series of bizarre and humorous stories. Misty kicks off with a strange grocery store encounter involving unattended kids in a cart. Stephanie shares a Reddit tale about an entitled restaurant customer, while Trevor discusses a Harvard book bound in human skin. The hosts also cover a peculiar news story about a woman charged with arson after siphoning gas while smoking. And why not add in a strange story about a woman's haunted dolls collection. The episode is filled with laughter, quirky banter, and a "bacon rating" system to judge the weirdness of each story.

Host Introductions (00:00:51)

Trevor introduces the hosts and their focus on weird news, history, and social media.

Weird Grocery Store Encounter (00:02:24)

Misty shares a story about two unattended kids in a shopping cart.

Stephanie's Restaurant Story (00:05:16)

Stephanie recounts a strange encounter with an impatient customer at a restaurant.

Trevor's Human Skin Book Story (00:13:11)

Trevor introduces a bizarre story about a book bound in human skin at Harvard.

Weird News Introduction (00:25:49)

Misty introduces a weird news story about a woman charged with arson after siphoning gas while smoking.

Haunted Doll Collection (00:30:56)

Stephanie introduces a Reddit story about a cousin obsessed with haunted dolls and her eccentric lifestyle.

Historical Tale of Hans Steiner (00:41:47)

Trevor shares a bizarre historical account of Hans Steiner, the mayor with the world's longest beard.

Ambulance Incident (00:47:32)

Introduction to a news story about an ambulance hitting a cyclist.

Closing Remarks (00:57:02)

Hosts encourage listeners to subscribe and share their weird stories.

In this uproarious episode of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," our dynamic trio—Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie—serve up a sizzling platter of hilarity and oddities. Trevor kicks things off with a side-splitting tale of grocery store shenanigans. Next, Misty cranks up the weirdness with a couple in Australia, whose passionate escapades in a train station causes flooding in not one, but two stations! Trevor discusses the historical significance of Lewis and Clarks feces. Yes, it’s a real thing. The hosts also discuss the health benefits of Fireball Whiskey and watermelons. Stephanie wraps up the episode with a gem from the depths of Reddit—a wedding tale so awkward it could make a rom-com blush. Throughout the episode, the hosts expertly blend humor, weirdness, and razor-sharp commentary, leaving listeners in stitches and eagerly awaiting the next serving of "Weird with a Side of Bacon."

Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:01)

Overview of the podcast's theme and content, including a warning about adult themes.

Hosts Introduction (00:00:51)

Trevor introduces the hosts and their respective topics for the episode.

Personal Grocery Shopping Story (00:01:46)

The hosts share a humorous experience of being waved through a grocery store exit without a receipt check.

Bizarre News Story Introduction (00:06:50)

Misty introduces a strange news story about a couple causing flooding in train stations.

Reddit Wedding Story Introduction (00:12:23)

Stephanie introduces a Reddit story about an awkward wedding moment involving karaoke.

The Truth is in the Pudding (00:21:44)

Discussion about how researchers trace the Lewis and Clark expedition through their feces.

Fireball Flow's Story (00:34:47)

Sharing a bizarre news story about a 106-year-old woman who credits her longevity to Fireball whiskey.

Big Melons Cause Boners (00:44:44)

Discussion on watermelon containing citrulline, which may have similar effects to Viagra.

Bonus Story: The Grading Scale (00:49:37)

Explanation of why the grading scale changed from E to F in schools.

Closing Remarks (00:52:19)

Hosts encourage listeners to subscribe, provide feedback, and share ideas for future episodes.