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True Weird Stuff

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Homosexuality
Nannie Doss
Las Vegas
Homophobia
Serial Killers
Famadiana
LGBTQ+ Rights
Psychopathy
American Psychiatric Association
Wisconsin
Freddie Oversteegen
Poisoning
Mars
Oklahoma
Arsenic
Loftus Hall
Floriana Island
National Enquirer
Daily Mirror

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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Latest Episodes

Today's True Weird Stuff - The Phantom Killer

In 1946, the twin cities of Texarkana were gripped by terror; an unknown person began attacking couples in the night, murdering five people over the course of weeks. As the murders mounted, fear and para... more

Today's True Weird Stuff - Dopey & Sad: The Year In Review

  It's been quite the year for the True Weird Stuff crew. We won awards and spent countless hours writing and editing dozens of stories that may or may not have been lost to time. We don't... more

Today's True Weird Stuff - Revisiting The First War On Christmas

  We're off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so in honor of Christmas here's a tale about a group of Grinches who hated the holiday. The Puritans in Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17t... more

Today's True Weird Stuff - Road Zoo

  As cars and family road trips exploded across America in the early 20th century, hundreds of mom-and-pop zoos sprang up along the highways, promising exotic animals, cheap thrills, and quick profits. But behi... more

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Recent Guests

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
Gordon Cooper
US Air Force pilot and NASA astronaut known for his Mercury and Gemini missions.
NASA
Episode: The Rightest Stuff
Edgar Mitchell
Lunar module pilot on Apollo 14 and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences.
NASA, Institute of Noetic Sciences
Episode: The Rightest Stuff
Al Worden
Pilot of Apollo 15, recognized for his vital role during the lunar mission and his unique spacewalking achievements.
NASA
Episode: The Rightest Stuff
Buzz Aldrin
Apollo 11 astronaut and lunar module pilot who became the second person to walk on the moon.
NASA
Episode: The Rightest Stuff
Michael Collins
Astronaut who piloted Apollo 11 while Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon, known as the 'forgotten astronaut.'
NASA
Episode: The Rightest Stuff

Hosts

Sheri Lynch
Host and storyteller known for blending humor and fascination with the bizarre aspects of history and science, bringing engaging narratives to life.
Max Sweeten
Director and co-host, enhancing the storytelling with audio artistry and engaging commentary.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 894 ratings
  • Truth!

    I’m a true weirdo mildly awkward and love to nerd out on interesting little known facts but you don’t have to be weird to love this podcast! I always learn something in a really fun, cool or mind blowing way. With each episode you learn about history, people, human nature or nature itself. I look forward to every Friday when a new episode drops. It’s so well written and produced! And I love all the regulars and the newbies who lend their voices and talents to bring the stories to life ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cheryljn9
    United States20 days ago
  • BEST history podcast around!

    If you love true crime, strange history and finding out how closely connected everything that ever happens on this big spinning beach ball is then this is the podcast for you! The stories are wild enough in themselves but the commentary afterwards will take you on a deep dive into the universe and your own soul and beliefs. And there’s also a ton of humor thrown in! I’ve learned so much about humanity from this podcast. It’s a must listen!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCallie01
    United States21 days ago
  • PHENOMENAL

    I am the DEEP DIVER into many a rabbit hole yet Sheri is the best, I love history, like, WAY BACK history and this podcast is the absolute BEST at bringing forth tales that were told to me that I thought were concrete yet a truth that I never knew existed. Thanks so much guys, you’re the BEST 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frandalicious
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Donner Party episode

    Such a great job on this one. It’s a fascinating story that goes well beyond the gruesome details that made it famous. If you’re looking for a deeper dive, I highly recommend the non-fiction narrative novel, The Indifferent Stars Above. It’s a bit dense, but the audio version is very good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boomrabbitt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome podcast

    There’s not enough I can say about this podcast! It’s all the weird stuff in history presented in such an interesting way, with a little humor and sometimes horror. They do a great job finding stories that bring the oddities of our world to life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tandem sue
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the well-researched and thoughtfully presented content that challenges their perceptions of historical narratives.
The storytelling is often described as engaging and humorous, providing a blend of education and entertainment that resonates with audiences of all ages.
The podcast has been recognized for its unique subject matter and detailed storytelling, making it a favorite for fans of the bizarre and unusual.

Chart Rankings

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#248
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Apple Podcasts
#233
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#237
Saudi Arabia/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
The Fall of Fatty
Q: What sparked your interest into doing an episode about this?
The only version of this that I've ever heard was that the big silent movie star named Fatty Arbuckle at a big Hollywood party sexually assaulted a woman with a Coke bottle and killed her, and he got away with it.
The Littlest Survivor
Q: Why did you decide to focus on the Donner Party at this time?
Because I'm utterly obsessed with the Donner Party, and I wanted to tell the story in a way that wasn't the same old narrative about cannibalism but the complexities leading up to the tragedy.
Our Lady Of The Attic
Q: What were the societal implications of Blanche's imprisonment?
The story highlighted the extreme measures families would take to uphold social status and reputation, often at the cost of individual lives.
Headless Valley
Q: Was the Headless Valley named by the Dene?
It kind of earned the nickname due to the McLeod brothers' remains being found.

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1. Eliza Donner Houghton
2. Matthew Benton
3. Brenna Ralston
4. Brigitte Boissolier
5. Gordon Cooper
6. Edgar Mitchell
7. Al Worden
8. Buzz Aldrin

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