PODCAST · comedy
Weird but Wonderful
by Weird But Wonderful
A journey into the minds of strange people doing strange things.
Episodes
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The PS5 Lie That Broke a Marriage
Three advice seeking letters, one guest host. A man fakes a contest win to hide a PS5 from his wife. A woman wants to give herself a nickname before moving to a new town. And a mum keeps introducing her son’s girlfriend as “John’s friend”. Plus we learn the origin of David’s Raven era, and why...
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Science Says Swearing Makes You Stronger (But There's a Catch)
This week only three questions matter: can dropping an F-bomb actually make you physically stronger, are true crime fans secret geniuses or secret psychopaths, and has America genuinely decided that country music is cooler than weed? -- Topics: Swearing improves physical performance…
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The Dark Psychology of Flirting & Why Size Matters
What happens when science confirms what we already suspected about the people who are hitting on us? And does size REALLY matter? Turns out... yeah. On this episode we're checking out a Chinese app charging lonely city dwellers a monthly fee just to confirm they're still alive. New research out…
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What's Going Wrong With Men?
What happens when the human drive for self-improvement stops being healthy and starts getting strange? Episode 99 is a descent into the strangest corners of the Internet. From a 47,000 strong online community convinced they can optimise one very specific part of human biology using supplement...
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Terrifying Urban Legends That Actually Happened
What if the stories that kept you up at night as a kid weren’t just stories? In this episode you'll learn what really happened on Lovers' Lane in 1946, why the "check your backseat" warning exists, and how many times hotel guests complained about a smell before someone finally looked under the…
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Survive The Fright: Scream 4 (2011)
Welcome back to Woodsboro, where everyone's trying to get famous! Sidney Prescott is back in town for the anniversary of the original events, but this time Ghostface is killing for clout. In the new YouTube era, why wait for Hollywood when you can make your own movie? To survive the fright this...
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Survive The Fright: Scream 3 (2000)
The killer is back... AGAIN!? But this time we're in Hollywood baby! It's time to throw yourself into the final film of the original Scream trilogy, unpack the past, and figure out how YOU'RE going to survive the fright! -- Watch this episode on YouTube: Survive The Fright: Scream 3 (2000) --...
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Survive The Fright: Scream 2 (1997)
We're back with our friends from Woodsboro, but this time we have to escape the killer on campus! Dive deep with us into Scream 2, question whether or not sequels are good, figure out who's the bad guy, and devise your ultimate plan to Survive The Fright! -- Watch this episode on YouTube: Survive...
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Survive The Fright: Scream (1996)
It’s the spooky season, so what better time to grab a friend who never watches scary movies and enjoy the horror meta-classic, Scream (1996). David and I are diving into the Scream series and covering all the important topics like Gale’s murder blindness. Sid’s magic cupboard, and how hot Billy...
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The science of conspiracies, cool & creativity
What if science could explain why some people radiate cool, why others tumble down conspiracy rabbit holes, and why inspiration always seems to strike out of nowhere? This week we're digging into the psychology of influence, belief, and creativity. From the six universal traits that make someone...
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A Tale of 3 Crash Outs
3 dudes (of course). 3 decisions. 1 winner. -- Topics: Bring Her Back and the black angel tapes, Horror movies things that I can't handle, Why you never steal someone's food, A red herring shaped like a vienna sausage, Canada's very own tipless man, Gotta get the shorts up, Texas toilet poopy...
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Christmas Chaos: A Christmas Day Special
Whether you’re dodging the family, or riding solo this season, we’ve got you covered with a Weird But Wonderful 2024 Christmas Special. And it’s got everything you want on a day like today—Home Alone style booby traps, a Christmas edition of Film or Fake, a brief tuning into the always creepy...
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Doritos Make Mice Invisible & Cheaters Regret Nothing
What if the food dye in your Doritos could make living things invisible? And while we’re processing that, one neighbourhood is on high alert with unwelcome surprises being left on a man’s porch—and it’s definitely not a package. Meanwhile, when it comes to cheating, conventional wisdom says…
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Gone without a trace: Missing man, missing skull
Do you ever head out for work one day... and then not come home for 30 years wearing the same clothes with zero memory of where you've been? No? Weird, because it happened to a guy in Romania. We also have a chat about: Bellingham Washington and it's wonderfully vibrant Missed Connections section...
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Bigfoot blamed for murder
The robots are turning themselves off. You can't trust your fishing buddies now that Bigfoot's real. Revenge bites are actually working. Airport security aren't missing a damn thing. And now they're double bricking Maccas at midday - WTF HAPPENED!? -- Topics: Counter Strike world cup, Comedians...
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Nude Heroes, Booty Brewin’ and the 2025 Apocalypse
MAKE PODCASTING AUDIO AGAIN! This week we return to basics and put our finger on the pulse of society in July of 2024. This week we’re talking Castro’s naked vigilantes, margarita mayhem & butt chuggin’ in the bay area, politics in 2024, and we’re absolutely talkin’ Baba Venga’s 2025 end of the...
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Kidnapped by a witch
Two of the most important topics ever to be covered in podcast history. The kidnapping of an Algerian man found after 26 years in his neighbour’s cellar and DIY POOP TRANSPLANTS🎉! That’s right, it’s a high-brow show! But for real, did you know that you can transfer depression through your bowl...
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Pokémon Gangsters & The Candy Crush Cleric
From Japan's criminal underworld to the pews of Pennsylvania, we delve into the bizarre tales of the Yakuza Pokemon Heist and a trusted priest's descent into the addictive allure of mobile gaming. -- Topics: Yakuza plot to steal Pokemon, Gen Z giving up on crime, Alternative investment vehicles,...
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FOMO no mo and how to stop saying “Yes”
Do you ever say "yes" when you really want to say "no"? From awkward invites to events you'd rather skip, we get into why it's so tough to turn things down (even when you have zero interest). Dive into the research on saying "no thanks," and pick up a few tips and scripts to start saying no like…
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Crypto Kingpins, Feet for Fraud & the Folk Singing Assassin
From the meteoric rise of crypto bros to folk singing assassins getting cancelled, doesn’t it all just make you want to commit a little fraud and hang up your feet with the worst staged accident of all time? Unless you’re already loaded, in which case buy a Bentley… they need it. But don’t steal...
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Love in the age of artificial intelligence
Come with me on a journey into the world of AI romance and uncover the allure of virtual relationships, the risks of emotional dependency, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. Plug in and dive deep into the unprecedented rise of AI companionship sweeping the globe. --- Topics: AI...
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You've got a secret admirer
Collin joins us on a journey into Washington's missed connections! From horror movie level chance encounters on the I-5 to romantic rendezvous with the Whole Foods fridge gremlin, we uncover the tales of love, loss, and longing in the Pacific Northwest. --- Topics: Washington’s missed…
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We've lost control of the animals
Has anyone been keeping tabs on animals? Because it seems like things have really gone off the rails. India's police have been keeping a pigeon in custody for 8 months after accusing it of being a SPY FOR CHINA! Some potty-mouthed parrots in a UK zoo are encouraging each other to cause a ruckus....
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What's happening with men?
It's Valentine's Day and I thought what better way to spend our day of love than to find out what is going on with dudes in 2024. From tear sniffing to reduce aggression all the way to poor flirting skills being the biggest factor preventing relationships, we're trying to delve deep into the mind...
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Is America okay? Also, there's an appendage detachment in this one
The tantalising taste of sun-soaked summer days fills every inch of this week's episode where appendages fall off only to find homes on our arms, senators duel to settle their differences, sketchy hotel managers are caught in the night, buffalo wings lead to lawsuits, burglars tell on themselves...
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Spoiler Alert: Why We Secretly Love to Know the Ending
Ever wonder why some people NEED to know how a story ends? Or worse, why people love to share spoilers? Well, spoiler alert: it might actually make the experience better!? Dive deep with me into a mind-bending study where psychology meets storytelling and uncover a couple of real life spoilers in...
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The Bouncy Castle Kingpin & Other Criminal Masterminds
In ep.78 we see what it takes to become a true criminal mastermind. From burning your way to the top of the bouncy castle industry, to cheese phone photo finger prints busting you for crimes and bank robberies for BMW deposits - we learn what it really takes to be a kingpin of crime. --- On this...
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The Unseen Legal Consequences of Emojis
Ever thought a simple thumbs up could land you in hot water? On this episode we dive deep into the surprising legal battleground of those adorable icons we use every day—emojis. Strap in for a wild ride as we explore recent cases where emojis went from cute to costly, to down right dangerous. ---...
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A Year in Review: The Searches That Defined 2023
Using the sexiest data available, we peel back the layers on 2023 and uncover the search trends that defined the year. Dive deep into the psyche of the PLANET (and also Australia) and discover the defining trends, the most searched terms and the generational interests of 2023. --- FOLLOW WEIRD…
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Sadfishing: Why We Seek Negative Attention Online
Sadfishing, where the quest for attention converges with the complexities of genuine distress in the vast ocean of social media. In this episode, we navigate the turbulent waters of Sadfishing and its modern manifestations across platforms like TikTok. Explore how seeking connection intertwines...
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YouTube Mobsters & Killing The Internet
No one is safe online and online is safe from no one! In ep.77 we kill the Internet, cook up a storm and keep your hands off my Xbox. Join me on this journey as we dive deep into the minds of a man who wants to kill the Internet, an Italian mobster getting taken out by his hobby and the most...
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Won't Somebody Please Think of the Children
In 2023, children are under attack from their parents, their siblings, the police and even themselves! Come on this wild ride of strange news stories where parents are pulling a Home Alone and leaving their kids behind on trips, siblings are being turned into CKY stunt drivers and even law...
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Fart Fuelled Rage
These are the farts that sent people into a violent rage. ----- Look, I'm going to level with you... there's no good way to introduce what you're about to listen to. You'll hear tales of flatulence-driven chaos and mayhem all ending in a far worse place than where they started... except for the…
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Why Gossip is Good: The Social Bonding Tool We’ve Misunderstood
Do you ever find yourself drawn to engaging in the latest hot gossip? In this episode, we uncover the surprising benefits of gossip and how it has been a crucial part of human social behaviour for centuries. Gossip as an essential part of human grouping How gossip helps identify reliable people…
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Crabby Daddy's Revenge: A Tale of Violence, Hot Chicken and Suds Drugs
The podcast that delivers you people behaving badly—Weird But Wonderful dives deep into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this episode we're talking revenge crab eating, hot chicken attacks and selling soap drugs. What would you do to protect the ones you love? Do you dare bite...
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Death By Selfie
The podcast that delivers you people behaving badly—we dive deep into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this episode, we dig deep into "the currency of today", which apparently isn't crypto - it's selfies. A recent study suggests that heavy selfie-taking and posting are closely...
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Trash so good you'll kill for it
Your favourite podcast about humans behaving badly is back once again for the renegade master—delving even deeper into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this episode, we discover that one man's trash is in fact 3 people's treasure and they're more than willing to defend their...
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Kinky Communities & Sus Sword Owners
This one's going to need some listener help to delve into the minds of these strange people. Why are people into partial and or full castration as their kink? Are sword owners just itching to use them? And just wear the mask. News Stories Police find severed human penis and testicles in tradie’s...
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Teens Run Wild: The Death of the Golf & Games Family
It's a slap-dash podcast that could be littered with fuck ups, but the looming fear of perfection was keeping me from posting. So I just had to hit record. I hope you dig it. Stories Family name their son Lucifer Teens are dressing up as mask-wearing grandmas to try to score alcohol Chaos erupts...
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Brand Deals for Dealers
Influencer marketing, brand deals, sponsorships, customer databases—it's all reaching a new high in 2020. You can also watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/5awM8cgrPTY 00:40 - My COVID Test 10:36 - Dealers selling client info 20:18 - Missed connections --- My COVID19 Test As badly as I…
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The Great Snack Debate
At times like these, we should be coming together. We should be unifying. But the great snack debate waits for no man or woman. Friendships, families, colleagues - all torn apart by the divisive nature of the great snack debate. But at some point, we must draw a line in the sand and pick a side.…
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Mid-Cov Solutions To Mid-Cov Problems
Get outta here lockdown. Time instead to say hello to restaurant mannequins, government-endorsed fuck buddies, drive-by holy spritzing and sex doll crowds! 2020 truly is a year for trials, tribulations, problems and dare I say... solutions. Watch the video version of the podcast here:...
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The $517,000 Game of Rock Paper Scissors
It's a birthday cast filled with weird but wonderful delights. Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/FwPj0mhhT_8 1. Oregon's drive-thru strip club 2. $517,000 game of rock paper scissors 3. Mustang racing police 4. My sister's boyfriend shushed me --- Shout out to our Producer: Sam! Support…
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The Ultimate Way To Make Money, Catch Liars And Hide
Another deep-fried slice of advice plucked fresh from the "nobody asked for this" tree. David and I dive deep into the Internet's most mouth-watering questions to deliver a deliciously gooey goof-filled time. You can watch the video version of this episode here:...
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Adapting to a New Way of Life
It's a strange time to be alive, but it's interesting to see how people are adapting to new ways of life. In this episode, we take a trip to the UK to see how a select group of people are keeping their businesses alive with new and creative services. Watch the video version here:...
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It's Not Yours To Give Away!
Delving deep into the minds of strange people doing strange things. On this week's socially distanced quaran-cast, David joins me to help dish out some very helpful and practical advice. You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/uWuSobp9nb4 --- Our first advice seeker…
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No Takesy Backsies and the Weird Wingman
Us two idiots are back with another piping hot slice of advice for the Internet. I really feel like we dug deep on this one and gifted the universe some healing energy. Are we heroes? Are we saviours? Well, those are your words, not mine. But... I accept them. And you're welcome. ----- Our first...
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Why It's So Easy To Rob Your House
This week we're delving into the mind of the thief and seeing the world through a criminal's eyes. No one wants to believe that their house makes an inviting target for a burglary, and many of us think that we have done all the right things to make sure that it will never happen. Maybe we should...
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My 43 year old boyfriend's failure to launch
Putting our finger on the pulse of society and tackling the Internet's hard-hitting questions, David and I are back with another piping hot slice of advice. ----- Wedding Guest Put Off By Cash Grab The son of a friend is getting married in March. They're both in their 30s and employed. They are...
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The Remarkable Art of The Gradual Ghost
As a seasoned Married at First Sight expert, I have a very deep and thorough understanding of romantic relationships and fully understand how difficult it is to let someone down when you're just not feeling it anymore. It can be difficult to summon the courage to have that conversation…
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