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The Bizarre Files

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Daily news of the weird and wild from The Preston & Steve Show on 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia.

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Russian men are paying to have their ears deformed to look like they have cauliflower ear to get chicks. A man is suing a hospital after getting a wound sewn shut full of dirt, twigs, and leaves. A South Florida hiker was killed by a bear on a hike. ... more

Person was struck and killed by a Frontier airplane when they jumped a fence and ran across the runway. Motorcyclist severely injured with the bike tangled in a streetlight. We also revisit that legendary speech about a cowboy whose dream it was to h... more

South Africa authorities airlifted a massive crocodile after it killed a man. An investigation is underway after a watercraft slammed into a breaching whale. A migrant worker was deported from Russia after posting a review of a women’s leather skirt ... more

An 8 year old was attacked by a rabid beaver. A boat with an unconscious driver narrowly missed two boats before crashing. An NJ wallaby was recovered after escaping from a zoo.

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Jeremiah Byron
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Episode: The Bizarre File #1950
Makoto Kurata
41-year-old staff scientist at the Influenza Research Institute
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Episode: The Bizarre File #1942

Hosts

Preston Elliott
Host of The Preston & Steve Show; main personality on the Bizarre File segments.
Steve Morrison
Co-host of The Preston & Steve Show; frequent co-host on Bizarre File segments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Stop Eating and Drinking

    Leave the pistachios and drinks in the break room. They cause you to clear your throat constantly and smack your lips. Bill Weston would never ever tolerate this and now without Kathy, you sound like farm animals eating. Going to stop listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Getting grossed out.
    United States6 months ago
  • Was great.

    This was one of the most entertaining podcast that I’ve ever been subscribed to, and I was a very early fan of podcasts. I started my mornings with the Bizarre Files, never disappointed or failed to produce at least a couple chuckles and a guffaw, if not a belly laugh. There’s only been a couple of episodes aired in the last 2 months, so it’s probably not worth subscribing to, for most people. This show is a daily segment from a morning drive time radio show out of, I think, Philadelphia. The sh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haoli44
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic and Funny! 😂🤣😂

    I ❤️ this podcast, been listening to it for years. Keep up the good work. 😎👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SVT Conqueror
    United States2 years ago
  • LOL from Spain

    I came across your show by chance and immediately fell in love with it. From the stories you tell to the noises and voices you make, I love it how you make me laugh out loud. Please, never stop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marylight
    Spain3 years ago
  • Can’t deal with the volume of the commercials

    Great show but can’t deal with the volume that the commercials are played at. Blows my ears out.

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    2
    Oggie!!!
    United States3 years ago

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Newcomers appreciate the easygoing, relatable vibe but note the show's Philly-centric flavor.
Some listeners complain about loud ads and interruptions, but still rate the show highly for entertainment value.
Fans love the long-running familiarity and lighthearted take on bizarre stories.
Listeners praise the humor and consistency of the banter.

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A fast-moving, humorous roundup of bizarre and oddball news anchored by a Philadelphia morning show. Episodes mix local quirks, peculiar incidents, and unusual records with breezy banter, light commentary, and audience-friendly bits, often looping in viral moments and weird world stories. The show leans into a playful, crowd-pleasing vibe with recurring segments and a penchant for feel-good human-interest moments, occasional tech or legal twists (like AI royalties cases), and tongue-in-cheek pop culture references that keep the tone upbeat and entertaining for long-running listeners.

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1. WMMR's Preston & Steve Daily Podcast
2. Up First from NPR
3. National Park After Dark
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The Bizarre Files launched 10 years ago and published 1487 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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