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Weird Wisconsin

Josh Hughes
Milwaukee
Milwaukee, United States
Manitowoc
Madison
Wauwatosa
Urban Exploration
Octagon House
Prairie Du Sac
Green Bay
Neenah
Lake Michigan
Spiders
Peshtigo, United States
Watertown, United States
Wisconsin Historical Society
Houses
Pilot Island Lighthouse
Hudson
Rock Of Cashel, Ireland
Madison, United States

Weird Wisconsin explores the forgotten people, places, legends, and mysteries that shaped the Badger State. From unsolved murders and haunted locations to strange landmarks, local folklore, and forgotten history, each episode features conversations with the historians, eyewitnesses, authors, and experts who know these stories better than anyone.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes19Founded3 months ago
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Whitewater, Wisconsin, has a reputation for witch legends, spiritualism and haunted places. Among its most recognizable landmarks is the Hamilton House, a Victorian mansion with a history stretching back to 1861 and ghost stories that have followed i... more

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Welcome back to This Week in Weird Wisconsin, a weekly mini episode highlighting the people, places, and events that happened during this week in Wisconsin history.

This week, Wisconsin shuts down public gathering places during the 1918 influenza p... more

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Welcome back to This Week in Weird Wisconsin, a weekly mini episode highlighting the people, places, and events that happened during this week in Wisconsin history.

This week, we dig into the bizarre early history of Bucky Badger, including the liv... more

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Welcome back to This Week in Weird Wisconsin, a weekly mini episode highlighting the people, places, and events that happened during this week in Wisconsin history.

This week, Manitowoc holds an actual funeral for a steamship, Wisconsin's most famo... more

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Recent Guests

John Stauner
Owner of James Lake Farms, an organic cranberry operation in Three Lakes, Wisconsin
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Episode: A Marsh of All Places
Shawn Steffan
USDA cranberry entomologist, professor at UW-Madison
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Episode: A Marsh of All Places
Mike Draney
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Tim McMahon
Associate Professor of History at Marquette University
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Episode: A Stone From The Devil's Mouth
Thomas Patrick Nelligan
Historian and researcher, runs The Standing Stone
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Episode: A Stone From The Devil's Mouth
Paul Hoffman
Journalist and author of Murder in Wauwatosa
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Episode: The Boy Who Never Came Home

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Wonderfully fun!

    Josh is such a great host! You can tell he puts in so much work to find all these weird and relevant things to share with everybody. Love hearing about festivals and things to do as well.!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chrishlh
    United States16 days ago
  • Fascinating podcast even for those no where near WI.

    I’ve loved seeing the content on social media and learning about a state I have never been to. Always love to learn history of the forgotten places and this podcast gives that. Might have to make a trip to America’s Dairyland.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elsiel
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it!

    The right amount of interesting Wisconsin history and lore. I look forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    becky_doodle
    United States2 months ago

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

This program explores forgotten people, places, legends, and mysteries that shaped a regional history. Each episode features conversations with historians, authors, eyewitnesses, and experts who know these stories better than anyone, weaving together unsolved murders, haunted locations, strange landmarks, folklore, and local lore. Typical episodes spotlight Wisconsin's past through narrative storytelling, archival details, and on-site anecdotes, offering listeners a blend of historical context and immersive storytelling that highlights how regional events and characters contributed to a distinctive local identity. The format often pairs historical reconstruction with accessible, character-driven storytelling, making obscure history approach... more

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2. Shawn Steffan
3. Mike Draney
4. Tim McMahon
5. Thomas Patrick Nelligan
6. Paul Hoffman

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