In episode 18 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie dive into bizarre news and personal stories with their signature humor. Trevor shares the struggle of buying a used car, while Stephanie recounts a hilarious Reddit tale of a boyfriend's awkward "first time." The group discusses a failed, sexist Volvo concept car, a "lion" in Ireland that was actually a dog, creative petty revenge, transparent mice, and a Spanish chair heist. Each story is rated on their bacon scale, blending weird facts, laughs, and adult themes in a lively, entertaining episode.

Host Introductions (00:00:51) Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie introduce themselves and their podcast roles.

Personal Story: Beater Car Shopping (00:01:28) Trevor and Misty share a story about shopping for a cheap, problematic car for their oldest child.

Reddit Story: The Butt Cheeks Virginity Mix-Up (00:08:45) Stephanie shares a Reddit story about a woman whose partner mistakenly thought he took her virginity.

Weird History: The Sexist Volvo YCC (00:14:21) Trevor discusses Volvo's 2004 concept car designed for women, highlighting its sexist features.

Weird News: Irish "Lion" is a Dog (00:20:49) Misty reports on a viral story where police in Ireland investigated a supposed lion, which turned out to be a Newfoundland dog with a haircut.

Reddit Story: Petty Revenge on an Ex (00:27:12) Stephanie tells a petty revenge story about a woman who retaliated after her ex gave out her number to men.

Weird Science: Cool Ranch Rodents (00:34:56) Trevor explains a new scientific discovery where Dorito dust dye can make mouse skin transparent.

Weird News: The Great Spanish Chair Heist (00:45:08) Misty covers a news story about a criminal group in Spain stealing over 1,100 restaurant chairs to resell.

Podcast Wrap-Up & Outro (00:52:14) Hosts thank listeners, promote their social media, and sign off with their catchphrase.

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.

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.