Opium Cordials, Tinder Scandals, and Seal Pizza: The Podcast That Keeps It Weird

In their one-year anniversary episode, the hosts of Weird with a Side of Bacon celebrate with a lineup of bizarre stories. Trevor explores Godfrey's Cordial, a Victorian-era baby medicine laced with opium and alcohol, and reveals how a scientist's secret bathroom break introduced a tomato plant to a protected volcanic island. Misty shares news of a baby seal crashing a New Zealand bar and nuns discovering a remarkably preserved body four years after burial. Stephanie brings Reddit gold, including a petty trash can war with a neighbor and an accidental Tinder exposure that rocked a marriage. A thoroughly weird anniversary celebration!    Host Introductions & Roles (00:01:29) Each host introduces themselves and explains their role on the podcast.   Personal Story: The World War One Sword (00:02:15) Trevor shares a personal story about a nephew receiving a WWI bayonet as a Christmas gift.   Story 1: Godfrey's Cordial – Opium for Babies (00:07:27) Trevor tells the history of Godfrey's Cordial, a baby medicine containing opium and alcohol.   Story 2: Seal Walks Into a Bar (00:18:01) Misty shares a news story about a baby seal wandering into a New Zealand bar and being lured out with salmon.   Story 3: Neighbors from Hell – The Trash Can Prank (00:26:58) Stephanie reads a Reddit story about someone moving their neighbor's trash cans weekly as petty revenge.   Story 4: Untouched Places – The Poop Tomato Plant (00:33:06) Trevor recounts the tale of Surtsey Island, a pristine volcanic island, and the discovery of a tomato plant growing from human feces.   Story 5: The Incorrupt Nun (00:47:06) Misty tells of nuns in Missouri finding their founder's body intact four years after burial, sparking talk of miracles.   Story 6: Am I the Asshole – Tinder Husband Exposed (00:59:26) Stephanie shares a Reddit "Am I the Asshole?" post about accidentally exposing a friend's husband's Tinder profile.   Outro & Social Media Plugs (01:07:40) The hosts wrap up, thank listeners, and share where to find the podcast online.