From Cardboard Cutouts to Sperm Racing: A Deep Dive into the Weirdest News of the Month!
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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.