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Weird With a Side of Bacon

Weird With a Side of Bacon

By: Trevor Misty and Stephanie
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If you love weird and interesting facts, history, news, online posts and people, this is the podcast for you. Join your three hosts, Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie as we explore the weirdness of the world.© 2025 Social Sciences
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  • Happy Holidays with Poop Logs, Pregnancy Test from Your Sister, KFC, and Ceramic Squirrel Stabbings!
    Dec 2 2025

    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 mins
  • From Cardboard Cutouts to Sperm Racing: A Deep Dive into the Weirdest News of the Month!
    Nov 18 2025

    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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    1 hr
  • Uncovering the Strange: Human Brains, Wedding Drama, and a Highway Full of M&Ms
    Nov 4 2025

    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 hr and 1 min
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