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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 3H 17M

Weirdo of Weirdos: The Strangest News Stories from Around the World

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It's here!Thank you all for your votes and also for the last few years of lunacy. We know things are a little bit strange with the schedule right now but we hugely appreciate all of ye sticking around/supporting/putting up with us <3Please do let us know in the comments if you have any honorable mentions, constructive criticism, or critques of our audio quality (which has IMPROVED, we swear)!.00:00:05 - "Kangaroo escapes from prison in Prague (How Shaun's brain works)"00:11:46 - "Shaun runs a Penguin Post Office"00:24:10 - "Walrus given a couch to stop him sinking any more boats"00:36:22 - "40 Monkeys escape Medical Research lab, Emus are also on the loose"01:11:27 - "Man reveals weirdest song ever for sex playlist"01:28:30 - "Chess world rocked by rumours of anal beads and AI"01:52:37 - "Amethyst Realm and her Pirate Ghost partner"02:15:40 - "Man accidentally sinks 3 billion dollar submarine"02:26:50 - "Giant bear "Hank the Tank" commits 40 break ins"03:00:11 - "Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve his phone, Shaun would solve the problem with otters"...If you want to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/heroesforhirepodcastTo get Heroes for Hire merch: https://www.heroesforhire.ie/shopFollow us on Twitter: @Heroes4hirepod , @conlawler , @shaunmeighanFollow us on Facebook:  Det. Divilment's Discussion GroupFollow us on Instagram: heroesforhirepodcastEmail any questions or queries to: [email protected]  Big thanks to our Patrons:Róisín and Baby Ben PalmerRyan Komatsu Dozer Enthusiast EvansonWaffles the official uncle of the Show.David ClarkeDominicAnna Kamatsu Dozer HjelmroosDanny McLaughlinLordsmishEd BallConor and Lorraine would like to welcome Conor and Shaun back to the Pod, and welcome Lil' Dicky to the world!Russ- I'm really looking forward to my nomination in The Most Grand Listener category at the 2027 Derulies-ParfittJackson Brueheim Liz had a few too many on st paddy's day and tipsily subscribed to the patreonCiara LawlerJudge LeahyMikeychairsnumber1fan has great taste in moviesChampagne for my real friends, Real pain for my sham friends.Johnny RayJack MarkhamHunter Havard The Texas IronmanLisa wants Shaun to get some hand sanitizer and cough syrup.Justin We named the Monkey Jack BowmanJoe ReidJohn NeSmithTed SullivanJeff ScrogerCharlie SmithLogan MerrimanYinzerGhostPete Rogers

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