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Get Weird with Brittany Barbieri

Get Weird with Brittany Barbieri

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Get Weird with host Brittany Barbieri—field researcher, naturalist, and explorer with over 23 years of field expertise—as she dives into eerie encounters, cryptid sightings, historical events, and unexplained phenomena. Blending science with myth, Brittany separates fact from twisted narratives, leaving the final conclusion up to her listeners.Media Squatch Science Fiction
Episodes
  • On The Road Thoughts

    On The Road Thoughts
    Jun 12 2026
    In this special on-the-road episode of Get Weird, Brittany Barbieri shares her passion for cryptozoology, defending it as a legitimate scientific discipline rooted in zoology. Fresh from a cryptid and paranormal conference, she addresses online misinformation that dismisses the field as unscientific. Brittany highlights the pioneering work of biologist Ivan T. Sanderson, who coined the term cryptozoology and emphasized the importance of Indigenous knowledge in animal research. She advocates for restoring the field's academic credibility, emphasizing its potential contributions to conservation, biodiversity, and scientific discovery. Throughout the episode, Brittany encourages listeners to remain open-minded and question mainstream narratives about the natural world.
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    20 mins
  • Things Beneath the Waves!

    Things Beneath the Waves!
    Jun 5 2026
    In this episode of Get Weird, Brittany Barbieri explores the famous 1848 HMS Daedalus sea monster sighting, in which trained British naval officers officially documented an enormous serpent-like creature. Brittany argues that dismissing such credible accounts may reflect scientific arrogance, pointing to the rediscovery of the coelacanth in 1938 as evidence that the ocean still holds many mysteries. She emphasizes that more than 70% of the ocean remains unexplored, leaving open the possibility that unknown creatures may exist. Brittany encourages listeners to stay curious, challenge assumptions, and respect both the natural world and the people who know it best.
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    35 mins
  • Mermaids: Science Meets Legend

    Mermaids: Science Meets Legend
    May 22 2026
    Brittany Barbieri explores the possibility that mermaids and aquatic humanoids may have roots in reality rather than existing purely in mythology. She references Cold War–era military diver encounters, cross-cultural legends, and evolutionary biology—including the controversial aquatic ape theory—to argue that the topic deserves serious consideration. Brittany also critiques how the word “mermaid” can shut down scientific discussion and reminds listeners that history has repeatedly proven skeptics wrong. Encouraging open-mindedness over rigid thinking, she invites listeners to question established narratives about the ocean’s unexplored depths and humanity’s evolutionary past.
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    20 mins
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