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  • Happy Holidays with Poop Logs, Pregnancy Test from Your Sister, KFC, and Ceramic Squirrel Stabbings!
    2025/12/02

    In episode 17, the Christmas special of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," the hosts share bizarre holiday stories with their trademark adult humor. Highlights include Japan's KFC Christmas tradition, a domestic dispute over a Nintendo Wii, a Secret Santa pregnancy reveal, Spain's "poop log" custom, a ceramic squirrel stabbing, and a first date gone wrong in the snow. The team rates each story's weirdness, swaps personal anecdotes, and celebrates the strange side of the holidays, blending irreverent banter with genuine curiosity about unusual festive traditions around the world.

    Host Introductions & Christmas Special Setup (00:00:51) Hosts introduce themselves, discuss their roles, and set up the Christmas special theme.

    Weird Personal Story: The Creepy Jesus Picture (00:03:00) Host shares a childhood story about a creepy lenticular Jesus picture at grandparents' house.

    Weird History: KFC for Christmas in Japan (00:11:21) Story about Japan's tradition of eating KFC for Christmas, its origins, and cultural impact.

    Weird News: Christmas Day Video Game Brawl (00:20:48) News story about a couple in New Hampshire arrested after a Christmas Day fight over a Nintendo Wii.

    Reddit Story: Pregnancy Test as a Christmas Gift (00:29:49) Discussion of a Reddit "Am I the Asshole?" post about a woman giving her brother a positive pregnancy test as a Secret Santa gift.

    Weird History: Catalonia's Christmas Poop Log (00:36:18) Story about the Catalonian tradition of the "Caga Tió" (poop log) that "defecates" treats when beaten.

    Weird News: Stabbed with a Ceramic Squirrel Over Beer (00:44:31) News story from South Carolina about a woman stabbing her husband with a ceramic squirrel after he returned home without beer on Christmas.

    Frozen Butt Rescue on a First Date (00:50:01) Fan-submitted story (via The Tonight Show) about a woman whose butt froze to a car fender and was freed by her date's pee.

    Podcast Wrap-Up & Outro (00:56:32) Closing remarks, social media plugs, call for listener stories, and holiday wishes.

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    58 分
  • From Cardboard Cutouts to Sperm Racing: A Deep Dive into the Weirdest News of the Month!
    2025/11/18

    In episode 16 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," the hosts dive into bizarre news and personal stories with their signature irreverent humor. Highlights include a guy pulling a car while on fire, a German tax agency demanding payment from a long-dead poet, a spooky 7-Eleven cardboard cutout mystery, a raccoon porch pirate, and the world's first sperm racing event—complete with slime, costumes, and a failed Ty Dolla $ign performance. The team rates each story using their quirky bacon system and wraps up with jokes about sperm-themed merchandise and the absurdity of viral stunts, all while embracing adult themes and plenty of laughs.

    Host Introductions & Show Format (00:00:50) Hosts introduce themselves and their podcast roles; explain the show's structure.

    B-Rated Horror Movie "The Monkey" Discussion (00:01:28) Hosts discuss the movie "The Monkey," its plot, and share funny observations.

    Personal Weird Story: Taco Costumes in October (00:04:02) Stephanie shares a story about seeing people and a dog in taco costumes before Halloween.

    Weird News: Stunt Performer Pulls Car While on Fire (00:08:27) Misty shares a news story about an Australian daredevil breaking a world record while on fire.

    Weird History: Death and Taxes (00:15:00) Trevor tells the story of a German collection agency billing a long-dead poet for a TV tax.

    Weird Social Media: 7-Eleven After Hours Horror Story (00:25:23) Stephanie reads a Reddit story about a strange 7-Eleven, a cardboard cashier, and hot tub rules.

    Weird News: Raccoon Steals Package (00:32:00) Misty shares a story about a raccoon stealing a $93 pet food package from a New York porch.

    Weird History: The World's First Sperm Race (00:35:46) Trevor recounts the bizarre story of a 2025 sperm racing event, its teenage founder, and $10M in funding.

    Weird Social Media: The Vending Machine That Waited Back (00:49:36) Stephanie shares a Reddit story about a mysterious vending machine that dispenses a cryptic can.

    Bookmobile & Library Fines Tangent (00:55:06) Hosts reminisce about bookmobiles, library fines, and childhood stories related to overdue books.

    Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (00:58:30) Closing remarks, where to find the podcast, and encouragement to send in weird stories.

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  • Uncovering the Strange: Human Brains, Wedding Drama, and a Highway Full of M&Ms
    2025/11/04

    In episode 15 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie share a hilarious mix of bizarre stories, from a mysterious closet of human brains at the University of Texas to odd wedding gifts like engraved spoons and empty cooler bags. They discuss creepy encounters, wild news (like a record-breaking pizza party and an M&M spill), and strange historical finds, such as a wall of hidden teeth. With playful banter, their signature bacon weirdness rating, and Quinn the dog's cameo, the episode delivers humor and curiosity in equal measure.

    Meet the Hosts & Show Format (00:00:51) Hosts introduce themselves, explain their roles, and describe the bacon rating system.

    Special Guest: Quinn the Dog (00:02:04) Introduction of Quinn, Misty and Trevor's dog, as the episode's special guest.

    Weird Personal Story: The Creepy Woman (00:02:45) Misty recounts a personal story about a woman staring at their porch at night.

    Stephanie's Story: Entitled Houseguest from Hell (00:06:41) Reddit story about a houseguest who overstays, wears the host's clothes, and tries to take over the house.

    Unique Treasures Part One – Closet Full of Brains (00:13:28) Story about 100 human brains found in a University of Texas basement closet.

    World's Largest Pizza Party (00:25:00) Connecticut city breaks the Guinness World Record for the largest pizza party.

    Wedding Drama – Thank You for the Toaster (00:32:17) Reddit story about bizarre and tacky wedding gifts and the struggle to write thank you notes.

    Unique Treasures Part Two – Wall Full of Teeth (00:47:26) Construction workers in Georgia find 1,000 human teeth behind a wall in a historic building.

    M&Ms Spill on the Highway (00:53:59) Crash in New Jersey spills bags and boxes of M&Ms all over the highway.

    Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (00:59:01) Closing remarks, where to find the podcast, and encouragement to send in weird stories.

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    1 時間 1 分
  • Unbelievable But True: The Kindergarten Glasses Con and the Involuntary Banana-Eating World Champ (Yes, Really)
    2025/10/21

    In episode 14 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty share bizarre Craigslist ads, discuss a soap opera secretly filmed in an IKEA, and react to Denmark's Aalborg Zoo accepting pets as predator food. The team rates each story for weirdness, with the zoo tale earning top marks for being both shocking and sad. Stephanie then reads a hilarious one-star review about a weed-and-jetski mishap. Throughout, the hosts deliver their signature blend of adult humor, quirky banter, and offbeat news, making for another uniquely weird episode.

    Podcast Introduction & Content Warning (00:00:01) Brief intro to the podcast, content warning about adult themes, swearing, and humor.

    Personal Weird Story: The Glasses Con (00:02:10) Trevor shares a fan-submitted story about a kindergartner faking the need for glasses.

    Weird History: The Banana Poop World Record (00:05:55) Trevor tells the story of a thief forced to eat 96 bananas to recover a swallowed gold chain.

    Weird News: 100-Year-Old Track Star (00:14:40) Misty shares the story of Diane, a 100-year-old woman breaking track and field records.

    Weird Social Media: Craigslist Missed Connections (00:20:10) Stephanie reads and discusses two suggestive Craigslist "missed connections" posts.

    Craigslist Story Reactions & Ratings (00:24:52) Hosts joke about the posts, read more in a seductive tone, and give bacon ratings.

    Ikea Heights Soap Opera (00:25:29) Trevor tells the story of "Ikea Heights," a soap opera secretly filmed in an Ikea store.

    Weird News: Denmark Zoo Pet Donation Controversy (00:34:43) Misty shares a story about a Denmark zoo inviting people to donate pets as predator meals.

    Weird Social Media: Reddit Review - Weed & Jet Skis (00:43:27) Stephanie reads a Reddit review about a bad experience mixing weed and jet skiing.

    Reddit Review Reactions (00:44:35) Hosts discuss the review, speculate about the situation, and read the company's response.

    Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (00:49:15) Hosts thank listeners, encourage feedback, and share where to find the podcast online.

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    51 分
  • Weird as it gets: Cringe dates, medieval medicine and penny-farthing records!
    2025/10/07

    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.

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    1 時間 12 分
  • The World of Weird: From Metal eating n' odd shower practices to Slow-Speed Chases n' breastfeeding.
    2025/09/23

    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.

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    53 分
  • Exploring the Strangest Stories: A Man, a Tree, and a 200-Year-Old Condom!
    2025/09/09

    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.

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    59 分
  • Rubber Ducks, Pythons, and Petty Revenge: The Weirdest Road Trip You'll Ever Regret!
    2025/08/26

    In episode 10 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie swap hilarious personal stories and discuss bizarre news. Highlights include Trevor's odd gym encounter, Misty's tale of Mattel accidentally linking a doll to a porn site, and a spa in Indonesia offering python massages. Stephanie shares a Reddit drama about a grandma wanting to be called "Honey," and the group marvels at the true story of thousands of rubber ducks lost at sea. The episode wraps up with a petty revenge story and plenty of laughs, all served with their signature bacon rating system.

    Audio Issues & Intro (00:00:00) Trevor explains microphone problems in the first 12 minutes and gives a content warning for adult themes.

    Show Introduction & Host Roles (00:01:38) Hosts introduce themselves and their areas: weird history, weird news, and social media stories.

    Personal Weird Story: Gym Hand Dryer Guy (00:02:19) Trevor shares a story about a man drying his shoes (or possibly his balls) with a hand dryer at the gym.

    Weird News: Mattel's Porn Site URL Mistake (00:07:13) Misty covers the story of Mattel accidentally printing a porn site URL on Wicked doll boxes.

    Social Media Story: Grandma Wants to Be Called "Honey" (00:16:18) Stephanie shares a Reddit story about a grandmother insisting her grandkids call her "Honey" instead of "Grandma."

    Weird History: Python Massage Spa in Indonesia (00:26:06) Trevor presents a story about a spa in Jakarta, Indonesia, that uses live pythons for massages.

    Weird News: Woman with Two Uteruses Has Two Babies (00:34:17) Misty tells the story of an Alabama woman who delivered two babies from two uteruses in two days.

    Social Media Story: Petty Revenge—Moving Out the Ex (00:40:13) Stephanie shares a Reddit "Petty Revenge" story about a man moving all his ex's belongings into storage.

    Weird History: The Great Rubber Duck Spill (00:46:00) Trevor recounts the 1992 shipping container spill that released 28,800 bath toys (including rubber ducks) into the ocean.

    Show Wrap-Up & Contact Info (01:01:34) The hosts thank listeners, share social media links, and encourage story submissions.

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    1 時間 3 分