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Weird With a Side of Bacon

Weird With a Side of Bacon

By: Trevor Misty and Stephanie
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If you love weird and interesting facts, history, news, online posts and people, this is the podcast for you. Join your three hosts, Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie as we explore the weirdness of the world.© 2025 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Nose Chlamydia, Escaped Monkeys, and Sex Toys: The Wildest Stories You Didn't Know You Needed!
    Mar 24 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Dolly Parton, Lost Wallets, and Scrotum Nails: A Whirlwind of Weirdness!
    Mar 10 2026

    In episode 24 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie serve up a mix of bizarre news, odd history, and quirky social media stories. Highlights include a wallet lost in a Ford factory and found 10 years later, hilarious and misguided online reviews, an extreme Russian protest involving self-harm, and the mysterious case of a woman who vanished for 60 years. With their signature humor and camaraderie, the hosts rate each tale on their unique "bacon scale," making for an entertaining and offbeat exploration of the world's weirdest stories.

    Host Introductions & Bacon Rating System (00:00:51) Hosts introduce themselves and explain the bacon rating system for weirdness.

    Stephanie's Reddit Story: She Quit Because of Pizza (00:02:42) A coworker quits her job after missing a pizza party, then regrets it.

    Trevor's Weird History: Dolly Parton Lookalike Contest (00:09:43) Dolly Parton loses a Dolly Parton lookalike contest to a drag queen.

    Misty's News: Michigan Autoworker's Wallet Found in Minnesota (00:17:48) A wallet lost in a Ford factory is found 10 years later in a car's engine bay.

    Stephanie's Reddit Reviews: Bean Sprouts & Adult Store Mishaps (00:29:37) Hosts read and react to bizarre online reviews, including a bean sprout rant and a parent taking kids to an adult store.

    Trevor's Weird History: Nailed It (00:42:40) Russian artist Pyotr Pavlensky nails his scrotum to Red Square in protest.

    Misty's News: Missing Woman Found After 60 Years (00:56:02) A woman missing for 60 years is found alive, but wants to remain hidden.

    Podcast Outro & Listener Call to Action (01:10:13) Hosts thank listeners and encourage ratings, comments, and community growth.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Underground Cities, Selling Body Parts, and Your Mom's "Sex Sheets"; Life Can Be Weird Sometimes!
    Feb 24 2026

    In episode 23 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," the hosts share bizarre news and personal stories, including Seattle's hidden underground city, a Harvard morgue manager selling body parts, and a woman's awkward dilemma about cleaning her mom's "sex sheets." With plenty of adult humor and playful banter, the hosts rate each story on their signature "bacon scale" and discuss boundaries, weird history, and the quirks of family life. The episode wraps up with listener engagement reminders and the show's trademark encouragement to "keep it weird."

    Host Introductions & Personal Story: "Americans and English at the Zoo" (00:00:50) Hosts introduce themselves; Trevor shares a story about kids playing "Americans and English" at the zoo.

    Discussion: Secret Service or Wedding at the Zoo (00:02:47) Hosts discuss seeing people dressed in black with earpieces at the zoo, speculating about a wedding or security.

    Explaining the Bacon Rating System (00:03:15) Introduction to the podcast's 1-4 bacon rating system for story weirdness.

    Story 1: The Mariko Aoki Phenomenon (00:04:05) Trevor explains the urge to poop when entering bookstores or libraries, its origins, and possible causes.

    Story 2: 911 Wins Pick 3 Lottery in North Carolina (00:12:24) Misty shares news about 5,151 tickets winning with the number 911 in a lottery drawing.

    Story 3: Listener Email – Shower Steamer Mix-Up (00:17:39) Stephanie reads a listener's email about a shower steamer mistaken for poop in the shower.

    Story 4: Seattle's Underground City (00:19:49) Trevor tells the history of Seattle's Pioneer Square, flooding, toilets, the Great Seattle Fire, and the creation of the underground city.

    Story 5: Harvard Morgue Manager Sells Body Parts (00:32:16) Misty reports on a Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts, including skin for bookbinding.

    Story 6: Am I the Asshole? – Refusing to Wash Mom's Sex Sheets (00:40:49) Stephanie shares an "Am I the Asshole?" story about a son refusing to wash his mom's sheets after she had sex.

    Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (00:47:18) Hosts thank listeners, promote their social media, and encourage sending in stories.

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    49 mins
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