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True Weird Stuff

Now! Media
Eugenics
Elmer Mccurdy
Colonia Dignidad
Buried Alive
Liberace
Paul Schäfer
Country Bill White
Pine Barrens
Nannie Doss
Gorillas
Homosexuality
Hurricane Helene
Serial Killers
Tarrare
Donner Party
Conservation
Exploration
Las Vegas
Homophobia
Animal Welfare

True Weird Stuff is the award-winning podcast hosted by Sheri Lynch. Surprising, odd, bizarre - and sometimes insane. Always true. Let us tell you a story…

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Today's True Weird Stuff - Revisiting Rest In Peace: The Church Built Over a Pit of Corpses

In the 1800s, London was running out of room for the dead. At Enon Chapel, bodies were crammed beneath the church floor while worshippers gathered above the ... more

Today's True Weird Stuff - Revisiting Hammer Time - The Hollywood Love Triangle That Ended in Murder

In 1922, former showgirl Clara Phillips became convinced her husband was having an affair with 19-year-old Alberta Meadows. What followed was one of... more

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Today's True Weird Stuff - Revisiting Teenage Nazi Hunters: The Sisters Who Became Nazi Assassins

Freddie and Truus Oversteegen were teenage girls who exploited society's tendency to underestimate them, turning innocence into one of the most effecti... more

Today's True Weird Stuff - Revisiting Ballsy: The Prison Doctor Who Experimented on Thousands of Inmates

  At California's San Quentin Prison, Dr. Leo Stanley believed crime could be cured through surgery. Over the course of decades, inmates beca... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Tansey
Voice actor who portrayed Dr. Leo Stanley
Now Media
Episode: Revisiting Ballsy: The Prison Doctor Who Experimented on Thousands of Inmates
Ted Shavisinski
Grown survivor of the Bellevue Creedmoor experiments
Former ward of the state, survivor of ECT/drug trials at Bellevue Creedmoor
Episode: Revisiting Shock Doc - Inside Bellevue’s Horrific Child Psychiatry Experiments
Kerry Bowser
Producer credited in episode
True Weird Stuff / Now Media
Episode: Revisiting Beavers On The Moon
James Van Praagh
Medium, best-selling author, television producer
James Van Praagh Communications
Episode: Revisiting Talking To Heaven
Florence Newman
Prostitute, madame, and key witness in the Lucky Luciano trial.
Episode: The Award Winning "Cokey & Lucky"
Eliza Donner Houghton
The youngest member of the Donner Party who survived the ordeal and later published a memoir about it.
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Episode: The Littlest Survivor
Matthew Benton
Listener who wrote the episode 'Wild Child'
Episode: Wild Child
Brenna Ralston
Inspired the episode by discovering the historical connection
Episode: People Chow
Brigitte Boissolier
A research chemist and member of the International Raëlian Movement.
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Episode: Human Cloning

Hosts

Sheri Lynch
Host of True Weird Stuff; long-running creator with a focus on historically odd and ethically nuanced stories.
Max Sweeten
Director and co-host; contributes production and narrative framing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 993 ratings
  • Informative and entertaining!

    True weird stuff brings all the stories with something for everyone. I enjoy them every week, especially the discussion after. Proving the truth is more interesting than fiction! Sheri and Max’s voices are pleasing to listen to as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archer’s Mom, best boy!
    United States3 months ago
  • My Favorite each Week

    This is a quality show with a lot of research done prior to production. I love their “after show” discussions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MMKBJAK
    United States3 months ago
  • Rich story telling

    All the stories you never knew existed but must listen to. Great story telling and editing. Don’t miss any episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ListeningOtter
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredibly researched and produced

    What an amazing production of eerie true stories from the past.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jessmm48
    United States3 months ago
  • True Weird Stuff is Truly GREAT

    I look forward to each new podcast! Sheri always delivers crazy but real stories with great incites and details.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clint_B
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise rigorous research and entertaining after-show discussions.
Cheerful, informative, and endlessly curious about history and odd facts.
Fans highlight high production quality and engaging storytelling.

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#240
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Revisiting Talking To Heaven
Q: What happens when we die?
James describes a spectrum of beliefs about the afterlife, emphasizing continued existence of the soul, the possibility of reunions with loved ones, and the role of mediumship in providing evidential connections between the living and the dead.
Scarlett Sisters
Q: What were Ada and Minna's views on the men who frequented The Everleigh Club?
They believed that the men should be treated with respect and catered to, ensuring a luxurious experience.
Lynnewood Hall
Q: What are your thoughts on Peter Widener's handling of his wealth?
There were two reasons for telling this story; one is that Lynnewood Hall is fascinating, and the other is the incredible American story of Peter Widener, who rose from nothing only to encounter profound tragedy and hubris.
The Phantom Killer
Q: How did you come upon this story?
I've always been keeping an eye out for good serial killer stories.
The Fall of Fatty
Q: Do you have a theory of what happened?
I suspect that something nefarious went down, but I don't know what. I don't know if anyone is good or bad in this story, but I do think there are a lot of seedy characters involved.

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Frequently Asked Questions About True Weird Stuff

What is True Weird Stuff about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show operates at the intersection of history, science, and storytelling, delivering deep-dive narratives about bizarre, lesser-known historical events and medical ethics. Episodes blend archival research with conversational banter, voices, and dramatized passages, often followed by thoughtful after-show discussions that unpack morality, memory, and cultural impact. The format tends to emphasize rigorous sourcing, vivid narrative, and a penchant for exploring how odd facts fit into larger human stories, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy well-researched mysteries, historical curiosities, and the storytelling craft behind them.

A noteworthy edge is the consistent pairing of meticulous research with engaging production—sound desi... more

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1. Robert Tansey
2. Ted Shavisinski
3. Kerry Bowser
4. James Van Praagh
5. Florence Newman
6. Eliza Donner Houghton
7. Matthew Benton
8. Brenna Ralston

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