Weird as it gets: Cringe dates, medieval medicine and penny-farthing records!

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.