In this episode of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," the hosts share bizarre personal stories and odd news, including a tale about a possibly swapped office dog, a man who drove a Mercedes down Rome’s Spanish Steps, and a cringe-worthy dating app encounter involving a cockroach infestation. They also explore quirky history, like Thomas Edison’s Morse code secrets and a traveling physician’s “magic dirt pills.” Throughout, the hosts blend humor, empathy, and skepticism, offering witty banter on everything from modern dating awkwardness to historical medical scams, all while encouraging listeners to embrace the weirdness of everyday life.

Podcast Introduction (00:00:01) Hosts introduce the podcast, warn about adult themes, and set expectations for new listeners.

Personal Weird Story: The Mystery of the Office Dog (00:01:58) Host shares a personal story about confusion over a coworker’s dog at a satellite office.

Sad News: The Fish Doorbell is Out of Commission (00:07:57) Stephanie announces the temporary closure of the “fish doorbell” until March 2026.

Weird News: 80-Year-Old Drives Mercedes Down Spanish Steps (00:08:32) Misty covers a story about an elderly man driving a Mercedes down Rome’s Spanish Steps.

Weird Social Media: The Roach-Infested Date (00:13:43) Stephanie shares a Reddit/Hinge story about a man with a severe cockroach problem.

Weird History: Thomas Edison is a Mean Girl (00:22:27) A quick history segment about Thomas Edison teaching his wife Morse code to gossip at parties.

Weird News: Canadian Woman Breaks Penny-Farthing Speed Records (00:28:01) Misty tells the story of a Canadian woman breaking speed records on a penny-farthing bicycle.

Fan Submission: Awkward Dating App Conversation (00:34:29) Stephanie reads a fan-submitted, cringeworthy dating app conversation.

Weird History: The Tale of Three Questionable Dudes (00:48:56) A long story about a paranoid prince, a snake-oil salesman, and a convict testing “magic dirt pills” in 16th-century Germany.

Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (01:10:32) Hosts thank listeners, encourage feedback, and share where to find the podcast online.

In episode 12 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," the hosts share bizarre stories and odd news. Misty recounts a bird-poop incident in her car, Stephanie reads a cringeworthy dating app exchange, and Trevor explores a rare Indian wedding tradition involving breastfeeding. The team also discusses a man who ate metal—including an airplane—and a slow police chase involving an excavator. With playful banter and their signature “bacon rating” for weirdness, the hosts deliver laughs and shock, blending personal anecdotes, strange facts, and offbeat news for an entertaining, adult-themed episode.

Personal Weird Story: Why is there Bird Poop in the Car? (00:02:32) Misty shares a story about finding bird poop inside her car and speculates how it got there.

Dating App Story: Hinge Gone Wrong (00:08:21) Stephanie shares a Reddit story about a weird, innuendo-filled first conversation on Hinge.

Weird Indian Wedding Tradition (00:13:26) Trevor tells about a Rajasthan wedding tradition where the groom breastfeeds from his mother.

70,000 Dum Dums Ordered by Kid (00:21:25) Misty shares a news story about a Kentucky boy who orders 70,000 Dum Dum suckers on Amazon.

Reddit Story: Pooping in the Shower (00:26:00) Stephanie reads a Reddit post about a woman whose girlfriend regularly poops in the shower.

Weird History: Man Who Ate an Airplane (00:33:04) Trevor tells the story of Michel Lotito, a man who ate an entire airplane and other indigestible objects.

Weird News: Slow-Speed Excavator Police Chase (00:43:41) Misty shares a story about a South Carolina police chase involving a stolen excavator moving at walking speed.

Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (00:52:13) Closing remarks, where to find the podcast online, and encouragement to send in weird stories.

In episode 11 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," the hosts dive into bizarre news and quirky personal stories with their signature humor. Highlights include a man’s attempt to cross the Atlantic in a homemade hamster wheel, a decades-long tree-dwelling husband, a 200-year-old condom, Dog Ashes on Vacation, and odd police scanner reports. The team rates each story using their playful bacon system, banters about life’s weirdness, and encourages listener interaction. The episode blends adult humor, strange facts, and lighthearted debates, making for an entertaining and offbeat listen.

Host Introductions & Roles (00:00:51) Hosts introduce themselves and their podcast roles.

Stephanie’s Mom’s Nicknames (00:02:01) Stephanie shares a story about her mom giving relatives mathematical nicknames.

Trevor’s Weird History: The Child Eater Fountain (00:06:34) Trevor tells the story of a 450-year-old Swiss fountain depicting an ogre eating children.

Misty Rae’s Weird News: Hamster Wheel Atlantic Attempt (00:16:14) Ray covers a man’s attempt to cross the Atlantic in a homemade hamster wheel.

Stephanie’s Reddit Story: Dog Ashes on Vacation (00:28:33) Stephanie shares a Reddit “Am I the Asshole?” about bringing a dog’s ashes on vacation.

Trevor’s Weird History: Man Living in a Tree (00:35:00) Trevor tells of an Indian man who lived in a tree for 50 years after an argument with his wife.

Misty’s Weird News: 200-Year-Old Condom Art (00:46:06) Misty discusses a 200-year-old condom with exotic art on display in the Netherlands.

Stephanie’s Fun Police Scanner Stories (00:52:50) Stephanie shares funny local police scanner stories about porta potties and a shower stall on the highway.

Closing Remarks & Social Media Plugs (00:57:18) Hosts wrap up, encourage reviews, and share where to find the podcast online.