Opium Cordials, Tinder Scandals, and Seal Pizza: The Podcast That Keeps It Weird

When Your Cousin's on Parole, Your Parrot's a Killer, and Your Microwave Signals Aliens!

In Episode 30 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty serve up a wild mix of bizarre stories. Highlights include a selfish parrot that accidentally gassed its owner, an entitled woman at IKEA staff, 17 years of "alien" radio signals, and aggressive wild turkeys terrorizing a Wisconsin neighborhood. A Reddit story about a pain in the butt parolee rounds out the episode, all rated using their signature bacon strip system. Podcast Intro & Host Introductions (00:00:01) The episode begins with a content warning, an intro skit, and the hosts introducing themselves and their respective segments. Bacon Rating System Explained (00:01:23) The hosts explain their unique "bacon strip" rating system for the weirdness of the stories shared on the podcast. Reddit Story: Family Member on Parole (00:02:10) A story from the "Entitled People" subreddit about a cousin on parole demanding all security cameras be turned off. Annoying Little Pecker (00:09:54) A historical story from 1899 about a pet parrot that accidentally killed its owner by huffing gas fumes. Woman Snorts All Her Food (00:17:07) A weird news story about a woman from TLC's "My Strange Addiction" who blends and snorts all her meals. Reddit Story: Mistaken for an Employee (00:27:39) A story from the "I Don't Work Here" subreddit about a Karen mistaking a customer for an Ikea employee. The Mysterious Radio Telescope Signal (00:36:24) For 17 years, a radio telescope in Australia picked up mysterious signals, which turned out to be a microwave oven. Aggressive Wild Turkeys in Wisconsin (00:46:31) A news story about a flock of wild turkeys terrorizing a neighborhood in Janesville, Wisconsin, chasing residents and postal workers. Podcast Outro (00:55:09) The hosts wrap up the episode, share their social media handles, and sign off with their catchphrase.

The Most Bizarre Stories from Raw Chicken Diapers to a Serial Underwear Thief to Gas Station Ganstas

In episode 29 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie serve up a wild mix of bizarre stories. Trevor explores the surprising anti-lust origins of graham crackers and Colonel Sanders' violent gas station rivalry. Misty covers a controversial raw chicken performance inside a German cathedral and a New Zealand cat's underwear-stealing spree. Stephanie shares a Reddit nightmare about a boyfriend demanding his girlfriend blow into his DUI breathalyzer and another who kept flushing everything down the toilet. Rated on their bacon strip scale, all stories deliver maximum weirdness with plenty of laughs. Podcast Intro & Host Introductions (00:00:50) The hosts introduce themselves and their roles on the podcast, covering weird news, social media, history, and facts. Stephanie's Weird Personal Story (02:07) Stephanie shares a story about witnessing a family pulling their kids on sleds behind an SUV in a field. The Anti-Masturbation Cracker (06:51) The story of Reverend Sylvester Graham, who invented the bland graham cracker to curb sexual urges and "impure thoughts." Raw Chicken in Diapers Performance (15:52) A bizarre performance art piece in a German cathedral featured raw chickens in diapers, leading to public outcry. Boyfriend's Breathalyzer Problem (24:17) A Reddit story about a woman whose boyfriend, who has a breathalyzer in his car, constantly drinks and pressures her. The Original Gangster: Colonel Sanders (32:03) The story of a young Colonel Sanders getting into a deadly shootout with a rival gas station owner. The Serial Underwear Thief Cat (42:32) A cat in New Zealand was caught on camera stealing underwear, towels, and shoes from a local school's pool. Boyfriend Flushes Everything Down the Toilet (49:01) A Reddit story about a woman whose boyfriend flushes food, garbage, and paper towels, constantly clogging their toilet. Podcast Outro (57:30) The hosts wrap up the episode and share their social media handles and contact information for listeners.

Crabs, Murder, and a $360 Billion Dollar Check; All New Weirdness on the WWSB Podcast!

In episode 28 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty dive into a collection of bizarre stories. Trevor shares a surprising history lesson linking a serial killer's hockey stick attack to the invention of flight. Misty covers 15,000 escaped crabs in Ireland and a library book returned 46 years late. Stephanie brings Reddit drama, including a widowed mom confronting a dishonest single mom and a woman discovering her boyfriend's sexual past with both her parents. Trevor wraps things up with a man trying to cash a suspicious check. The hosts rate each story using their bacon strip system while keeping the laughs going throughout. Hosts Introduction (00:00:51) The hosts introduce themselves and their respective areas of focus: weird history, social media, and weird news stories. The Ketchup Packet Inventor (00:02:01) A host shares a personal story about a college tour guide who was overly excited about a famous packaging engineer. Crab Truck Crash (00:06:01) A truck carrying 15,000 live crabs crashes in Ireland, leading to an 18-hour recovery effort for the crustaceans. Entitled Single Mom Drama (00:18:11) A Reddit story about a single mom who condescendingly lectures a widow, only to be publicly called out. Man's First Flight and Murder (00:24:52) The story of how a serial killer inadvertently caused the Wright brothers to invent the airplane by injuring one. 46-Year Overdue Library Book (00:34:54) A California library receives a book returned anonymously with a note, 46 years after its original due date. Boyfriend's History with Parents (00:43:13) A Reddit story about a woman who discovers her boyfriend had a threesome with her parents ten years prior. A 360 Billion Dollar Check (00:54:11) A man tries to cash a check from his girlfriend's mom that seems a little too good to be true Outro & Social Media Plugs (01:02:09) The hosts wrap up, thank listeners, and share where to find the podcast online.

Opium Cordials, Tinder Scandals, and Seal Pizza: The Podcast That Keeps It Weird

In their one-year anniversary episode, the hosts of Weird with a Side of Bacon celebrate with a lineup of bizarre stories. Trevor explores Godfrey's Cordial, a Victorian-era baby medicine laced with opium and alcohol, and reveals how a scientist's secret bathroom break introduced a tomato plant to a protected volcanic island. Misty shares news of a baby seal crashing a New Zealand bar and nuns discovering a remarkably preserved body four years after burial. Stephanie brings Reddit gold, including a petty trash can war with a neighbor and an accidental Tinder exposure that rocked a marriage. A thoroughly weird anniversary celebration! Host Introductions & Roles (00:01:29) Each host introduces themselves and explains their role on the podcast. Personal Story: The World War One Sword (00:02:15) Trevor shares a personal story about a nephew receiving a WWI bayonet as a Christmas gift. Story 1: Godfrey's Cordial – Opium for Babies (00:07:27) Trevor tells the history of Godfrey's Cordial, a baby medicine containing opium and alcohol. Story 2: Seal Walks Into a Bar (00:18:01) Misty shares a news story about a baby seal wandering into a New Zealand bar and being lured out with salmon. Story 3: Neighbors from Hell – The Trash Can Prank (00:26:58) Stephanie reads a Reddit story about someone moving their neighbor's trash cans weekly as petty revenge. Story 4: Untouched Places – The Poop Tomato Plant (00:33:06) Trevor recounts the tale of Surtsey Island, a pristine volcanic island, and the discovery of a tomato plant growing from human feces. Story 5: The Incorrupt Nun (00:47:06) Misty tells of nuns in Missouri finding their founder's body intact four years after burial, sparking talk of miracles. Story 6: Am I the Asshole – Tinder Husband Exposed (00:59:26) Stephanie shares a Reddit "Am I the Asshole?" post about accidentally exposing a friend's husband's Tinder profile. Outro & Social Media Plugs (01:07:40) The hosts wrap up, thank listeners, and share where to find the podcast online.

Nose Chlamydia, Escaped Monkeys, and Sex Toys: The Wildest Stories You Didn't Know You Needed!

In episode 25 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty serve up bizarre news and offbeat stories with their trademark humor and adult banter. Misty explores the surprising link between nose picking and Alzheimer's, while Stephanie shares a tale of car wash entitlement. The group also dives into odd Amazon product descriptions and a true crime case involving mysterious orange socks. With playful tangents about monkeys, movies, and more, the trio keeps things light, weird, and entertaining, all rated on their signature bacon scale. Podcast Intro & Warning (00:00:01) Hosts introduce the show, warn about adult themes, and perform a humorous "server" skit. Host Introductions & Bacon Rating System (00:00:51) Hosts introduce themselves and explain their unique bacon-based weirdness rating system. Weird News: Nose Picking & Alzheimer's (00:02:51) Misty shares a story about a possible link between nose picking and Alzheimer's, leading to jokes and hygiene discussion. Social Media Story: Entitled Car Wash Scammer (00:15:02) Stephanie shares a story from social media about a woman trying to scam people into paying for her car wash. Weird History: Drunk Driver Saved by Sheriff in Plane (00:20:25) Trevor tells a story about a drunk driver in Colorado rescued after being spotted by a sheriff from an airplane. Weird News: Monkeys on the Loose in St. Louis (00:27:41) Misty reports on vervet monkeys loose in St. Louis, sparking jokes and movie references. Social Media Story: Amazon Baby Gate Sex Toy Mix-Up (00:43:15) Stephanie shares a funny Amazon listing where a baby gate is mistakenly described as an adult sex toy. Weird History: Colorado Double Murder Cold Case (00:50:25) Trevor tells a true crime story about two women murdered in Colorado in 1982, initially unsolved. Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (01:02:12) Hosts thank listeners, promote their social media, and encourage audience interaction.