Cele mai bune Weird World podcast-uri (2025)

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257 - Awful Women in History, Part 3 28:55

12h ago28:55

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Send us a text This week, we're giving the awful men a break and looking at awful women from history! Learn about Marie Besnard, Clementine Barnabet, and Olga Hepranova. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more …

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Ancient Booty Calls and WTF Aphrodisiacs | weird history of love and dating 31:40

3d ago31:40

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Happy Valentine’s Day, history besties! Whether you’re blissfully in love, dodging dating apps like a pro, or just here for the weird history (respect ✊), this episode is for you. We’re diving deep into history’s strangest, grossest, and most WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT aphrodisiacs and ancient booty calls. Spoiler: some people really went to extreme len…

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Episode 355 - Kalanoro - Madagascar's Mini Monsters 44:22

4d ago44:22

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Does an ancient race of small hairy humanoids with sharp claws and nasty fangs still live in the deepest jungles of modern Madagascar? Many locals are terrified of these Kalanoro, because, though only not quite three feet tall, they have been known to kidnap and kill humans.De către Weird World Podcast

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Reincarnation (# 059) 51:52

20d ago51:52

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Reincarnation (S4-E13) (# 059) The JabberGuys welcome back Adrienne Amari to talk about 'Reincarnation'. Is it real? Where do our souls go? What is the 'Soul' or 'Life Force'? Some stories, mostly from small children will make you reconsider your belief in coming back from the afterlife .... Adrienne has been a guest before for "Talking with Spirit…

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256 - Odd Natural Disasters 33:01

8d ago33:01

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Send us a text This week we're looking at times the Earth revolted against us with some strange natural disasters. Learn about Galeras, Lake Nyos, Lake Peigneur, and the Carrington Event. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdW…

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Kidnapped at Sea | The Story of David Henry White By Andrew Sillen 44:08

10d ago44:08

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Welcome to For the Love of History! In this episode, we dive into a lesser-known yet fascinating tale of maritime history with author and archaeologist Andrew Celyn. His latest book, Kidnapped at Sea: The Civil War Voyage of David Henry White, uncovers the harrowing journey of a free Black teenager who was abducted and forced aboard the infamous Co…

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Episode 354 - Canada Invents a Gaydar 42:48

11d ago42:48

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Every straight guy will say something about their “gaydar” at least 3 times a year if they work in an office. But there was a time when Canada - yes, Canada - thought they really could build a device that could tell if someone was gay or not, and that this was a good thing.De către Weird World Podcast

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255 - Weird Fun Bag #15: Teleportation, The Lighthouse Keeper, and a Doppelganger 27:31

15d ago27:31

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Send us a text It's February, which means the Weird Fun Bag is back with the stories of Gil Perez, Victoriano Alvarez, and Emilie Sagee. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. V…

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London's Most Fashionable and Fierce All Women Gang | The 40 Elephants 38:40

17d ago38:40

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Welcome back, my delicious doughnut! 🍩 This week, we’re peeling back the velvet curtain on one of London's most scandalous and fabulous crime syndicates: the Forty Elephants, an all-women gang who ruled the shoplifting scene from the Victorian era well into the Roaring Twenties. Think Oceans Eleven, but make it corsets, diamonds, and bloomers with …

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254 - Disrespecting the Dead 39:28

22d ago39:28

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Send us a text This week we're talking all about death and 4 stories about people who didn't care too much about it. Learn about Congress Park, the Tri–State Crematory, David Sconce, and Anatoly Moskvin. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Inst…

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The Bloody and Unnecessarily Difficult History of Surgery 35:48

24d ago35:48

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Welcome back, dear one! This week, we’re scrubbing in and diving scalpels-first into the history of surgery. From ancient skull drilling to the OG rhinoplasty (nose job, anyone?), this episode explores the bizarre, bloody, and brilliant evolution of ancient surgical techniques. Spoiler: it’s not all medieval barber surgeons and questionable hygiene…

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Episode 353 - The Third Wave: Or How To Turn Your Highschool History Class Into a Cult 1:17:45

25d ago1:17:45

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Do you think you could become a Nazi? With the right circumstances, the right environment, the right pressures? In 1967, none of the students in Ron Jones' high school history class thought so - until they did.De către Weird World Podcast

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253 - Wonderful Weirdos (AKA the Autism Episode) 40:16

29d ago40:16

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Send us a text This week we're covering three people from history who were likely autistic (or brain damaged). Learn about the lives of Timothy Dexter, John Murray Spear, and Emperor Norton! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWei…

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Episode 352 - The White House Farm Murder Mystery - Part 3 1:29:26

1M ago1:29:26

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The case against Jeremy hinges on the smallest details - was the silencer on the rifle? Whose blood was that on the barrel of the gun? Was it even actually blood? And is Jeremy willing to go to any length to get his hands on the money? Or is it is someone else?De către Weird World Podcast

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Tattoo Traditions of Asia | Author Interview with Tattoo Anthropologist Lars Krutak 1:08:22

1M ago1:08:22

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Welcome, history besties and ink enthusiasts! This week on For the Love of History, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating world of tattoo anthropology with none other than Lars Krutak, author of Tattoo Traditions of Asia. Lars shares jaw-dropping stories from his 25+ years of fieldwork, uncovering the hidden meanings behind indigenous tatto…

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Canada 51st State Eh? (# 058) 32:28

1M ago32:28

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Canada 51st State Eh? (S4-E12) (# 058) President-Elect Trump has made the statement that Canada should be the USA's 51st state. The JabberGuys talk about all of the implications and discover some inconvenient truths ... LOL What will happen to our national anthem, what about Quebec? There are some real economic advantages ... ... and what happens t…

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252 - Lesser Known Stories from the Civil War 37:19

1M ago37:19

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Send us a text This week is dedicated to the Civil War with the stories of Wilmer McLean, John Sedgwick, the Shelton Laurel Massacre, and the Sand Creek Massacre. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? E…

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Aspesia | The hidden teacher of Socrates and the most brilliant woman in Athens 41:35

1M ago41:35

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Did you know that Socrates—yes, that Socrates—had a teacher who was a woman? And not just any woman, but Aspasia of Miletus, the queen of ancient philosophy, rhetoric, and savage comebacks. In this episode, we’re diving deep into her life, her legacy, and the absolutely wild smear campaigns she endured (spoiler: haters gonna hate since 450 BCE). Ge…

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The Kecksburg UFO Incident 47:12

1M ago47:12

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On December 9th, 1965, something crashed from the sky in Kecksburg PA. This object, was seen as a green fireball streaking across the early evening in surrounding states and even as far North as Canada. Eyewitnesses who claimed to have made it to the scene of the crash described an intact otherworldly object before the military swiftly arrived on t…

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Episode 351 - The White House Farm Murder Mystery - Part 2 1:08:43

1M ago1:08:43

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The seemingly simple, if horrific case, of murder-suicide explodes when Jeremy's ex tells the police of her deep, dark secret. Did Jeremy in fact extinguish his immediate family to get the family fortune? Or this something deeper going on here.De către Weird World Podcast

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251 - Weird Fun Bag #14: Fairies, Expert Trolling, and a Gruesome Injury 29:41

1M ago29:41

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Send us a text Happy New Year! We're starting 2025 with another Weird Fun Bag and looking at the stories of Bridget cleary, Đorđe Martinović, and Amina Abdullah. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Ev…

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Minoan Matriarchy: Was Crete ruled by thicc nature mommies? 39:29

2M ago39:29

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🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP🇯🇵 💛💙Community Census💙💛 Welcome back, dear one! Season 10 kicks off with a bang as we hop into our time machine and zoom back to the Minoan civilization—the OG seafaring fashionistas of Crete. Were they ruled by thick (with two C’s) nature mommies? Or was it all just ancient patriarchy with a side of fabulous frescoes? Let’s find out! …

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Episode 350 - The White House Farm Murder Mystery - Part 1 1:14:58

2M ago1:14:58

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The Bamber family was modern English countryside gentry, but there was trouble broiling beneath the surface. Son Jeremy was loathed by most and daughter Sheila had two children from a broken marriage and serious psychological issues. In the early morning of Aug. 7, 1985, a horrific act started one of the most polarizing murder mysteries in English …

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250 - Whacky Wars, Part 4! 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Send us a text It's the final episode of 2024 and we're looking at some more really dumb wars that were fought throughout history. Learn about the Cristero War, the Pastry War, and the Ice Cream War. Check out the first three editions of this series in Episodes 50, 51, and 140. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ …

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Christmas Krampus | The Dark Side of Holiday Traditions and Germany's Weird Holidays 28:35

2M ago28:35

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It’s time for a creepy, cozy Christmas! In this episode of For the Love of History, we delve into the chilling legend of Krampus, the infamous counterpart to Saint Nicholas. This horned, mythical creature has haunted Alpine folklore for centuries, delivering punishment to those who land on the naughty list. Discover the fascinating origins of Kramp…

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249 - Real Government Projects, Part 2! 42:22

2M ago42:22

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Send us a text Happy Holidays! This week we're looking at more United States government projects that were actually funded and tested. It's a miracle we're still here. Learn about Operation Bumblebee, Exercise Robin Sage, Project A119, Project Fantasia, Aunt Jemima, and the Bat Bomb! Check out Part 1 of this series on Episode #73 Like the show on F…

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The Weird and Often Gross History of Pigments with Hannah Herrick 1:17:36

2M ago1:17:36

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If you’ve ever wondered about the wild, weird, and occasionally disgusting history of colors, you’re in for a treat. In this week’s episode of For the Love of History, we’re joined once again by fan-favorite and resident archaeologist Hannah—a walking encyclopedia of ancient technologies. Together, we dive into the fascinating history of pigments a…

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Episode 349 - Weird News Update - Fading Drones? 22:04

2M ago22:04

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Should this be the last time we trust anything coming out of New Jersey? JK, but it does seem that maybe the drone scare was more War of the Worlds than Pearl Harbor. Let's get into the latest on the New Jersey Drone Invasion (question mark?)De către Weird World Podcast

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248 - Mysterious Murders, Part 2! 26:09

2M ago26:09

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Send us a text This week we're looking at more murders that never got solved! Learn about the Phantom Killer, the Alphabet Murders, and the New Orleans Axeman. Check out part 1 of this series on Episode #120De către John Hinson

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Episode 348 - Weird World Weird News Special Report: New Jersey Drone Invasion! 54:58

2M ago54:58

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The drone invasion of New Jersey has shocked the nation. Or at least New Jersey. Is it China? Is it a secret military project? Is it underfunded alien naturlists studying us in an oddly low-tech way? Or have we just begun to realize that, damn, there are a lot of drones up in the sky these days?De către Weird World Podcast

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Winter Witches | Folklore and Legends from Around the World and other Magical Winter Tales (World History, Weird Histiry & Women's History) 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Grab your hot beverage ☕️ and cozy up, because this week on For the Love of History, we're diving into the magical world of winter witches. Across the globe, from the snowy mountains of Japan to the frosty forests of Germany, winter has long been intertwined with folklore, magic, and powerful women. Join me as I uncover captivating tales of winter …

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Episode 347 - Weird News - UFO Edition 1:04:12

2M ago1:04:12

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Let's catch up on some of the latest UFO-related items from around the world, and also Las Vegas. Tiny alien mummies, the latest unexplained UAP sightings from the government agency investigating those things now, a predicted battle in the sky between us and them, and a 10-foot, bright-eyed, big-mouthed alien that crash-landed in Las Vegas and hung…

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247 - North Carolina, Part 2! 27:16

2M ago27:16

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Send us a text This week we're going back to North Carolina with the stories of John Hall, Robert Harrill, Blanche Taylor Moore, and Peter Stuart Ney. Check out Part 1 on Episode 206. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorld…

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Aqua Tofana | The History of The Women Poisoners of Rome With Sinead from The Poisoners Cabinet (World History. Women's History & Weird History) 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of historical poison! 🧪💀 This week, we’re joined by the fabulous Sinead Hanna, co-host of The Poisoner’s Cabinet. Together, we unravel the legendary tale of Aqua Tofana, the deadly (yet oddly empowering?) poison of 17th-century Italy. What’s Inside This Episode? 📚Aqua Tofana 101: The mythical poison that cou…

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Episode 346 - The Changeling Life of Paul Fronczak - Part 3 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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The FBI reopens its investigation into what happened to the real Paul Fronczack. Disturbing details of a brutal childhood emerge with twins disappearing and a family afraid to ask questions. DNA testing finally reveals the truth and decades of lies unwind.De către Weird World Podcast

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The Shadow People (# 057) 42:25

2M ago42:25

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The Shadow People (S4-E11) (# 057) The JabberGuys jump into the topic of "The Shadow People" .... Who are the Shadow People ... and where do they come from? Similar reports from all over the world, from present day to ancient times, the Shadow People have been here. Are they ghosts? Are they aliens? Are they from another dimension? (Michio Kaku: Mu…

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246 - Weird Fun Bag #13: A Crazy Coincidence, a Canadian Police Chase, and a Brazen Bull 27:04

3M ago27:04

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Send us a text It's a new month, which means the return of the Weird Fun Bag series. In the 13th edition, we look at the stories of Richard Parker, Albert Johnson, and Phalaris. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Wa…

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Episode 345 - The Changeling Life of Paul Fronczak - Part 2 55:31

3M ago55:31

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Paul Fronczack is about to have a baby so wants to uncover more of his murky past. A DNA test proves he is, surprise, not really Paul Fronczack. The story becomes a media sensation as Paul goes down a DNA rabbit hole attempting to solve two mysteries - who is he and what happened to the real Paul Fronczack?…

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Archive Ep | The Turkey God 26:52

3M ago26:52

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Gobble gobble, dear one! 🦃 In this special archived episode, we’re taking a delicious stroll down memory lane to revisit the iconic Turkey God episode—the one that started it all! Almost five years ago, on April Fool’s Day (just in case I needed an out), I nervously hit publish on this masterpiece. Fast-forward to now, and here we are a thriving po…

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245 - Super Secret Spy Stuff! 26:34

3M ago26:34

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Send us a text This week we're looking at a couple of real spies from history! Learn about the lives of Robert Hanssen and Edwin Wilson. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. V…

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The Ancient Equator Theory – Part 2 1:06:46

3M ago1:06:46

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This edition of the show is the conclusion of the 2 part series on the Ancient Equator/Great Circle Theory. This hypothesis looks the idea that humanity may have developed an advanced civilization much further back than we think that may have spanned the world and many of the ancient megalithic sites around the world offer clues in the way they are…

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A Little History of Psychology | Author Interview with Nicky Hayes 50:18

3M ago50:18

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🎙 A Little History of Psychology with Dr. Nikki Hayes Ready to dive into the fascinating world of psychology? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Nikki Hayes, a rockstar in the field of psychology and the author of the brilliant book A Little History of Psychology. She's written 25+ books, and she's here to share her knowledge with us on the wild, we…

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Episode 344 - The Changeling Life of Paul Fronczak - Part 1 51:23

3M ago51:23

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One day old Paul Fronczack was stolen from his mother's arms in a Chicago hospital. After an agonizing year, authorities in New Jersey thought they found the boy abandoned in Newark. The relieved parents took the baby home to raise as their own. But was he?De către Weird World Podcast

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244 - Weird Warriors 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Send us a text This week we're going WAAAYYYY back in history with the stories of weird warriors Mithradates, Hastein, and Marcus Sergius. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John.…

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Archive Ep | The Egyptian God of Baby Gravy and Sweat 28:41

3M ago28:41

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Welcome, history besties and chaos goblins, to a special archived episode of For the Love of History—and trust me, this one is iconic. 🐊 We're diving into the wild world of ancient Egyptian mythology and uncovering the bizarre, beefy, and downright sweaty cult of Sobek, the alligator god. Yes, you read that right—SWEATY alligator god. Prepare to me…

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The Ancient Equator Theory - Part 1 55:07

3M ago55:07

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On this edition of the show, I dive into the Ancient Equator/Great Circle Theory, an idea that looks at the alignment of many ancent megalithic sites and civilizations from our past and how they might be connected. This theory suggests that humanity may have developed an advanced civilization much further back than we think that may have spanned th…

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Episode 343 - The Good, The Bad and the BS: A Guide to Investigating the Unexplained 1:12:46

3M ago1:12:46

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We may live in a "post-truth" era, but that is no reason to give up on discovering the truth when you're researching the paranormal, the strange, the unanswered. So, with humility, we present a guide to some crticial questions you might ask in trying to separate truth from grift.De către Weird World Podcast

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243 - Aliens! Part 8! 33:05

3M ago33:05

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Send us a text It's the last episode on aliens for a while, I promise. This week we're looking at the Manises Incident, the Rendlesham Forest Incident, the Trans-en-Provence Case, the Phoenix Lights, and the life of Granger Taylor. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHi…

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The Museum of Us | Decolonization and Community Connection 39:41

3M ago39:41

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Join TK on another enlightening adventure through the big book of history in this episode! We welcome two esteemed guests from the Museum of Us: Kara Vetter, Senior Director of Cultural Resources, and Micah Parzen, CEO. Together, they delve into the significant transformation of the museum's identity from the Museum of Man to the Museum of Us—a cha…

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242 - Aliens! Part 7! 37:44

4M ago37:44

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Send us a text This week we're extending our run of paranormal themed episodes with more stories about aliens! We're looking at the the Washington Flap; the Shag Harbour incident; a sighting in Aztec New Mexico; and the stories of Frederick Valentich and Thomas Mantell. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow J…

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