Our Weird World
John Hinson
Each week, host John Hinson takes a look at weird, crazy, and forgotten stories from the history of humankind. He covers true crime, paranormal, and other strange stories and tries to put some humor into it, or maybe he's just an apathetic dick - that's up to you to decide.
258 - Demented Doctors Part 3
Send us a textThis week we're making you anxious about seeing your friendly family doctor! We're covering the stories of Harold Shipman, Michael Swango, and Oliver Haugh.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
BONUS - The Securitas Depot Robbery with History Daily
Send us a textSURPRISE! A bonus episode for you all this week courtesy of our friends over at History Daily. This is a great podcast that covers something that happened "this day in history" every weekday.Today, they're sharing the story of the Securitas Depot Robbery, which took place on this day in 2006. Enjoy!On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened
257 - Awful Women in History, Part 3
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
256 - Odd Natural Disasters
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
255 - Weird Fun Bag #15: Teleportation, The Lighthouse Keeper, and a Doppelganger
Send us a textIt'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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
254 - Disrespecting the Dead
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
253 - Wonderful Weirdos (AKA the Autism Episode)
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
252 - Lesser Known Stories from the Civil War
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
251 - Weird Fun Bag #14: Fairies, Expert Trolling, and a Gruesome Injury
Send us a textHappy 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
250 - Whacky Wars, Part 4!
Send us a textIt'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/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit
249 - Real Government Projects, Part 2!
Send us a textHappy 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 #73Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWe
248 - Mysterious Murders, Part 2!
Send us a textThis 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 #120
247 - North Carolina, Part 2!
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
246 - Weird Fun Bag #13: A Crazy Coincidence, a Canadian Police Chase, and a Brazen Bull
Send us a textIt'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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
245 - Super Secret Spy Stuff!
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
244 - Weird Warriors
Send us a textThis 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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
243 - Aliens! Part 8!
Send us a textIt'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 @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, p
242 - Aliens! Part 7!
Send us a textThis 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 John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.jo
241 - Aliens! Part 6!
Send us a textIt's time for more aliens! We're wrapping up our spooky-themed October with the stories of Lonnie Zamora, the Flying Men, the Ellsworth Sighting, the Kecksburg Incident, and the Exeter Incident.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
240 - Demons! Part 3!
Send us a textGrab your crucifixes because it's time for more stories about demons! We're looking at the tales of George Lukins, Clara Germana Cele, the Enfield Poltergeist, the Demon House, and Emma Schmidt.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
239 - Monsters! Part 5!
Send us a textIt's the 5th edition of our series on monsters from around the world. This week we're looking at the stories of Am Fear Liath Mor, the Borrego Sandman, Mothman, Owlman, and the Michigan Dogman.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, an
238 - Ghosts! Part 3!
Send us a textIt's October, which means a month of episodes on spooky, paranormal topics! This week it's ghost stories with the tales of Queen Esther, Little Red Man, James Briton Bailey, and Frederick Federici.Check out the first two editions on episodes 83 and 186.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.john
237 - Serial Killers from Around the World: Europe
Send us a textThis week we're wrapping up Serial Killer September with a big episode covering serial killers from Europe! We're looking at the stories of Donato Bilancia, Colin Ireland, Peter Tobin, Manuel Blanco Romasanta, and Ladislav Hojer.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books
236 - Serial Killers from Around the World: Asia
Send us a textThis week we're looking at some Asian serial killers! Learn about Umesh Reddy, Hiroshi Maeue, Raman Raghav, and Miyuki Ishikawa.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
235 - Serial Killers from Around the World: Australia, Part 2
Send us a textThis week we're finishing up our 2-part series on serial killers from Australia (without the accent this time) with the stories of David Birnie, Ivan Milat, and Paul Denyer.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
234 - Serial Killers from Around the World: Australia, Part 1
Send us a textI'm so sorry for this episode...but here are the stories of Australian killers Eric Edgar Cooke, Edwin John Eastwood, Peter Dupas. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
233 - Serial Killers from Around the World: Turkey
Send us a textIt's Serial Killer September! This month, we're going all around the world and looking at killers from different countries and continents, starting with Turkey and the stories of Yavuz Yapicioglu, Ali Kaya, Ozgur Dengiz.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the book
232 - Weird Weapons
Send us a textThis week is all about weird weapons from history! Learn about the Peacemaker, the Hellburner, and the Dardanelles Gun.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
231 - More Airplane Stories!
Send us a textThis week we're covering more airplane stories, such as Alexander Kliuyev, Asiana Flight 214, National Airlines Flight 2511, and FedEx Flight 705.Check out the first part of this series back in Episode #204.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, water
230 - Odd Organizations
Send us a textThis week we're doing something a little different and talking about some strange clubs and organizations from history! Learn about the Church of the Hammer, The International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, the Ripper Crew, and the Society for the Prevention of Calling Sleeping Car Porters "George."Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant
229 - Weird Fun Bag #12: An Autistic Heist, A Weird Family, and Living the Dream
Send us a textIt's a new month, which means a new Weird Fun Bag! We're looking at the stories of Edwin Rist, Dana Brown, and the Tromp Family.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
228 - An Assortment of American Killers, Part 2
Send us a textThis week we're wrapping up our series on American murderers with the stories of Dorothea Helen Gray, Ray Copeland, and Andre Thomas.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
227 - An Assortment of American Killers, Part 1
Send us a textThis week we're starting a two-part series on some wild murderers from the United States. Tune in to learn about the Harpe Brothers, Phillip Jablonski, and Juan Corona.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
226 - Insurance Fraud!
Send us a textWhile we've talked about people (mostly women) killing their husbands to cash in on life insurance before, we've never had an episode dedicated to it! This week, we're looking at the stories of Audrey Marie Hilley, Jerry Michael Williams, and shenanigans in the town of Vernon, FL, to see the lengths people go to for money.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagr
225 - Totally Real Heroes
Send us a textThis week we're looking at 3 stories of guys who tried to be heroes...and actually convinced people of it because we're all pretty gullible. We're covering the stories of William James Clark, Bill Jakob, Wilhelm Voigt.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the b
224 - Weird Fun Bag #11: Lazy Hitmen, Creative Unaliving, and Relentless Terrorists
Send us a textThis week is the 11th edition of the Weird Fun Bag series where we cover the stories of Tan Youhui, William Kogut, Bashir Kouchacji. We also have new music beds for the show, so let us know what you think!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls,
223 - Strikes!
Send us a textThis week we're looking at strikes from history because every generation is lazy and don't want to work no more. Learn about the Haymarket Affair, the Ludlow Massacre, and the Battle of Blair Mountain.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterf
222 - Thug Life!
Send us a textThis week we're getting gangster with it as we explore the stories of John Birger, Giuseppe Greco, Ramadan Abel Rehim Mansour, and Murder Inc.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
221 - Bad Scientists
Send us a textScience is hard, and these people were bad at it. We're looking at the stories of Times Beach, David Hahn, and Thomas Jagger.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
220 - Weird Fun Bag #10: The Miracle Child, the Best Prostitute, and a Big Treasure Hunt
Send us a textThe Weird Fun Bag returns! This week we're looking at the stories of Audrey Santos, Lou Wooster, and Forest Fenn's treasure.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
219 - School Shenanigans
Send us a textThis week, we're going back to school! (Which is weird since a lot of school years are starting to wind down...)We're covering 6 insane stories from schools around the world, so listen in and feel better about your own school experience.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com
218 - Florida, the Trilogy
Send us a textWe're back with our 3rd installment of silly stories from Florida! We're covering the Wakulla Volcano and the lives of John Knight, Bennie Wint, Byrd Billings, and Bob Allen.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
217 - The Abductions of Patty Hearst and Brian Wells
Send us a textThis week we're covering two famous (and wild) abduction stories from history: Patty Hearst and Brian Wells. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
216 - Demented Doctors Part 2
Send us a textThis week, we're making you anxious about seeing your doctor (again!). We're covering the stories of Donald Harvey, Charles Cullen and John Bodkin Adams.Check out Part 1 on Episode #55.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
215 - Amazing Tales of Survival Part 3
Send us a textIt's another edition of inspirational stories from people who didn't die when they probably should have! This week, we're covering the lives of Charles Lightoller, Truman Duncan, Channing Moss, the Miracle Baby, and Joan Murray.Check out parts 1 and 2 on episodes 124 and 125.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wan
214 - Prison Escapes!
Send us a textThis week is all about people who made crazy escapes from prison (or tried to)! We're covering the lives of Radovan Krejcir, the Briley Brothers, and Pascal Payet.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
213 - Mysterious Deaths
Send us a textIf you hate unresolved stories, this episode isn't for you! We're looking at the mysterious and mostly unsolved deaths of Roland T. Owen, Elisa Lam, LeRoy Carter, and Alfred Loewenstein.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
212 - Tamara Samsanova and Marcus Wesson
Send us a textThis week, we're covering two giant piles of human trash who killed a lot of people. Tune in and learn about the lives of Tamara Samsanova and Marcus Wesson!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
211 - Terry Rasmussen
Send us a textThis week, we're looking at the incredibly strange story of Terry Rasmussen, AKA Bob Evans. What does this serial killer have in connection to a massive restaurant chain? Tune in to find out!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
210 - Karma!
Send us a textThis week is all about people who got what was coming to them! We're covering the stories of Ken McIlroy, Grace Olive Wiley, Kay Grayson, Peter Reyn-Bardt, and William Burke.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
209 - An Assortment of Weirdos
Send us a textIt's the start of year 5 of this dumb little show! Today, we're looking at the stories of three weirdos from history with the lives of John Birges, Richard Snell, and Terry Thompson.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterf
208 - Pathetic Politics!
Send us a textThis week is all about politics...as if you weren't going to get enough of it this year. We're looking at the stories of the Battle of Athens, the Congressional Brawl, Kisimba Ngoy, and Jack Fellure.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books,
207 - Joseph Duncan and Westley Allan Dodd
Send us a textThis week we're looking at two gigantic piles of human dumpster juice with the stories of Joseph Duncan and Westley Allan Dodd. If you have kids, this might be a tough episode to listen to.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, wate
206 - North Carolina!
Send us a textThis week is all about my home state of North Carolina! We're looking at four obscure stories from the state's history: Alma Petty Gatlin, Tom Dula, Archie Kinsauls, and Leon Hollomon, Jr.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts,
205 - Race Riots, Part 2
Send us a textThis week we're recognizing Black History Month the only way we know how—by highlighting race riots from history. We're covering the Wilmington Insurrection, the Perry Race Riot, and the murder of Arthur McDuffie.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for
204 - An Assortment of Airplane Stories
Send us a textGot flight anxiety? Then maybe skip this episode! We've got the stories of Albert Guay, Jack Gilbert Graham, British Airways Flight 5390, and the Miracle of the Andes to give you all kinds of nightmares!Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books,
203 - Lesser Known Stories from World War II, Part 3
Send us a textWe're back with another edition of some lesser known stories from World War II. This week, we're looking at the lives of Alistair Urquhart, Saburo Sakai, Calvin Graham, Franz von Werra, and Lyudmila Pavlichenko.Check out Part 1 in episode #38 and Part 2 in episode #138.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Ever
202 - Con Artists
Send us a textThis week we're looking at a few con artists from history who put way too much work into getting away with their crimes. We're covering the lives of Lord Gordon-Gordon, John Schmidt, and Juan Carlos Guzman-Betancourt.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com
201 - Native American Stories
Send us a textWhy are you here after last week's disaster of an episode?Well, either way, thanks for coming back! This week, we're covering some tales from the Native American people. Learn all about the Unnamed Catawba Warrior, Swift Runner, Jack Fiddler, and Joe Medicine Crow.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone
200 - Florida, the Sequel! (And the BIG 200th Episode Celebration!)
Send us a textIt's here! 200 episodes of this dumb show.Like we did for 100 episodes, we get destroyed and try to record something that resembles a podcast. For legal reasons, we were definitely totally sober during this recording and it was all an act.This week, it's all about stories from the dumpster fire that is Florida! In the second version of this show (check out episode #66 for the first part), we're covering the stories of Linda Ducharme, Linda Keath, Jayson Laughman, Ken
199 - Amnesia!
Send us a textCan you actually get hit on your noggin so hard that you completely forget everything about your life? Well, it happened to the people on today's episode! We're covering the stories of Benjaman Kyle and Lawrence Joseph Bader.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwri
198 - Faking Your Own Death
Send us a textHappy New Year! It's 2024 and what better way to celebrate than to fake your own death and disappear from the hellish life you've created for yourself! Learn from some notable people from history who tried it for themselves (and kinda succeeded). This week, we're covering the stories of James Washington, David Friedland, and Raymond Stansel.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @T
197 - Urban Legends
Send us a textMerry Christmas! There's an old Christmas tradition to tell scary stories and urban legends rather than stuff about Santa Claus and reindeer and whatever. So this week, we'll keep the tradition alive with some urban legends from around the United States. We're covering the stories of the Melonheads, the Bunny Man, and Charlie No Face.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnH
196 - Weird Crimes
Send us a textThis week we're looking at weird crimes from history! Check out this episode where we cover the stories of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon, The Brassiere Brigade, the Kissing Case, Dwarf Tossing, and the Hatton Garden Heist.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for
195 - Awful Women in History, Part 2
Send us a textThere's been an awful lot of talk about terrible dudes on the show lately, so I didn't want you ladies to feel left out! This week we're following up on Episode #106 with the stories of Christine Falling, Juana Baraza, Catherine Monvoisin, and Lavinia Fisher.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone w
194 - The Voices in My Head!
Send us a textEvery week seems to be full of crazy stories here on the pod, but this week is actually dedicated to legitimately crazy people. We're covering Richard Chase, Herbert Mullin, and Charles Ray Hatcher—three men who did a lot of REALLY terrible things because the voices in their head told them to.*This is an explicit episode warning...if you care about that sort of thing.*Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitte
193 - More Cannibals!
Send us a textThis week we're following up on Episode #123 with four more stories of cannibals from history. Listen in to learn about Leonarda Cianciulli, Zhang Yongming, Stephen Griffiths, and, Issei Sagawa.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts,
192 - Serial Killer Sampler #7: Robinson, Sobhraj & Sutcliffe
Send us a textThis week it's the 7th edition of our Serial Killer Sampler series. We're looking at the lives and crimes of John Edward Robinson, Charles Sobhraj, and Peter Sutcliffe.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more
191 - Funny Fails
Send us a textThis week, we're looking at some funny fails in history. Whether it's a hoax, a plot to overthrow a government, or to exact revenge, our subjects this week did not succeed. We're looking at the story of Operation Red Dog, as well as the lives of Louis Dethy and Billy Meier.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more J
190 - Lesser Known War Stories
Send us a textOn this week's episode, we're traveling through several years of history to look at a handful of lesser known stories from various wars. We're covering the Battle of Karansebes, St. Clair's Defeat, the Sandbar Fight, and the story of David Fagen.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants mor
189 - Demons! Part 2!
Send us a textWe're wrapping up our spooky Halloween themed month with more stories about something that legitimately scares a lot of people -- Demons! This week, we're looking at the stories of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, Michael Taylor, and Elizabeth Knapp.Also, check out Part 1 of this series back in episode #84.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeird
188 - Aliens! Part 5! (Contactees!)
Send us a textWe're continuing our spooky month with another set of stories about aliens, this time with people who claimed to have been contacted by them. We're covering the stories of Elizabeth Klarer, George van Tassel, and Gloria Lee.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrit
187 - Monsters! Part 4!
Send us a textWho's ready for more stories about cryptids that probably aren't actually real? Then this week's episode is for you. We're looking at the Bear Lake Monster, the Loveland Frog, the Mogollon Monster, the Enfield Monster, and the Fouke Monster.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more Joh
186 - Ghosts! Part 2!
Send us a textSpooky month continues with a follow up to episode 83 with three more stories about ghosts! We're looking at the stories of Bill Sketoe, Alexander Campbell, and Desmond Arthur.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and m
185 - Aliens! Part 4! (More Alien Encounters!)
Send us a textWe're on to October, which means a month full of spooky and paranormal topics! This week, we're back with our 4th installment of alien topics. (Apologies beforehand because I don't take these people seriously at all.)Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites
184 - Jacksonville, FL Serial Killers
Send us a textDoes Jacksonville, Florida, produce more serial killers per capita than anywhere else in the country? I have no idea, but to wrap up Serial Killer September, we're looking at four serial killers who spent time in the city at some point. Learn about Paul John Knowles, Gary Ray Bowles, Paul Durousseau, and James Latham today.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show
183 - The Tool Box Killers
Send us a textWeek 3 of Serial Killer September continues with the story of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, AKA the Tool Box Killers.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
182 - Son of Sam
Send us a textSerial Killer September continues with NYC's most famous serial killer, Son of Sam. Also this was totally on accident and definitely not purposely chosen because today is 9/11.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and m
181 - Serial Killer Sampler, #6: Nelson, Vacher & Weber
Send us a textSerial Killer September is back (and with a BIG update on the BABY)! This week it's the 6th edition of our serial killer sampler as we look at the lives and crimes of Earle Nelson, Joseph Vacher, and Jeanne Weber.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all t
180 - Mormons, Part 2!
Send us a textOur 2-part series on the Mormons wraps up this week with the stories of Arnold Potter, Joyce McKinney, and Mark Hofmann.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
179 - Mormons, Part 1!
Send us a textThis week we're starting a 2-part series on the Mormons and all the whackadoodles they've produced. In part 1, we're covering the stories of the Church of the First Born of the Lamb of God, the Morrisite War, and Addam Swapp.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhins
178 - Showbiz!
Send us a textThis week, we're taking a look at some (sad) lesser known stories from the entertainment industry. We're covering the lives of Dominick Elwes, Gram Parsons, and Jozsef Barsi.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, an
177 - Weird Fun Bag #9: Gold Scams, Drunk Pilots, and a Freemason
Send us a textThe 9th edition of our Weird Fun Bag series is here with the stories of Colin Howell, Thomas Fitzpatrick, and William Morgan.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
176 - Fun with Food
Send us a textThis week is all about food! We're looking at the stories of Tarrare, the Great Tomato Trial, the Great Peanut Butter Panic, and the Swiss Cheese Pervert.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
175 - Definitely Not Jack the Ripper
Send us a textJack the Ripper is one of the most famous serial killers in history because...reasons. These three stories we're looking at today—Whipping Tom, the London Monster, and Thomas Neill Cream—were definitely not Jack the Ripper, but resembled him in some way.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John.
174 - Amazing Adventurers
Send us a textThis week is definitely more uplifting. We're looking at some incredible people from history who went on amazing (albeit somewhat poorly thought out) adventures and lived to tell about them. We're looking at the stories of Alexander Selkirk, Douglas Mawson, Ernest Shackleton, and the Robertson Family.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurW
173 - Candace Newmaker & Joseph Hall
Send us a textBuckle up, weirdos. This week is a little depressing. We're looking at the stories of two kids who had pretty awful childhoods—Candace Newmaker and Joseph Hall. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
172 - Weird Fun Bag #8: A Big Boom, the Citizens Commission, and Hoarders
Send us a textNew month, new fun bag of assorted weird tales. This week we're looking at the stories of the Sultana, the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI, and the Collyer Brothers.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
171 - California Killers
Send us a textDoes California produce more serial killers, or were their serial killers just more memorable? This week we're look at three of California's most famous murderers: Joseph James Deangelo, Leonard Lake, and William Bonin.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books
170 - An Assortment of Awful People
Send us a textThis show has been full of awful people already—serial killers, corrupt politicians, ruthless dictators. Here are some more people who were awful in their own special way. We're looking at the lives of Alexander Keith, James Jameson, and Marie-Élisabeth Cons-Boutboul.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visi
169 - Rasputin
Send us a textThis week we're covering one of Russia's most famous historical characters: Grigori Rasputin! Why is he so infamous? How did he die? We take a deep dive into his life this week!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
168 - Weird Fun Bag #7- Hollow earth, Atomic Wedgies, and Verry Idham Henyansyah
Send us a textIt's the 7th edition of our Weird Fun Bag! This week we're looking at the Atomic Wedgie, Hollow Earth theory, and Verry Idham Henyansyah.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
167 - Hijacker Hijinks
Send us a textIt used to be preposterously easy to take over airplanes. This week we're looking at the stories of Raffaele Minichiello, the Oufkir Coup, and Garrett Brock Trapnell.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
166 - Awful Ways to Die
Send us a textDying sucks, but it really sucked for these people. This week we're going way back in the history books and looking at the stories of Arius, György Dózsa, and Marco Antonio Bragadin.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
165 - True Heroes
Send us a textThis week we're...inspirational? Kinda! We're looking at three stories of some actual heroes! Learn about Clifford Johnson and the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub fire, Wag Dodge, and Ed Ray and the Chowchilla incident.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podca
164 - Strange Things in the Sky
We're going in a different direction this week. Instead of weird, awful, or horrifying people, we're looking at four strange events that took place in the sky! We're traveling to Nuremberg, Germany, and Basel, Switzerland; and we're talking about the Chimney Rock Apparitions in North Carolina and the Miracle in the Sky in Portugal.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
163 - Weird Fun Bag #6: Forced Love, Horse Butts, and a Bad Spiderman
Send us a textIt's the sixth edition of our weird fun bag series. This week, we're looking at the stories of Thomas Day, the French Horse Butt Sniper, and Theodore Coneys.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
162 - Cults!
Send us a textWhile we've done episodes dedicated to one cult in the past, this week we're looking at five different cults from history—the Wakemanites, Magdalena Solis, the Narcosatanists, The Movement of the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God, and Chen Tao—all of which have their own insane tales. We also look to see if you or someone you know is part of a cult. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohn
161 - Phillip Garrido & the Abduction of Jaycee Dugard
Send us a textThis week, we're looking at a story that, at the time, made national headlines but has since faded from history. It's the story of Phillip Garrido and the 18-year captivity of Jaycee Dugard.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and m
160 - (Un)Lucky Lottery Winners
Send us a textMost people dream of winning the Powerball and kissing all their problems goodbye. This week, we look at three lucky lottery winners and see how unlucky they actually were! It's the stories of Bud Post, Jack Whittaker, and Anthony Amato.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for
159 - Weird Fun Bag #5: A Tree, a Coked Out Bear, and a Bad Superhero
Send us a textIt's the 5th edition of the Weird Fun Bag! This week we're talking about the Tree of Ténéré, Roofman, and the Cocaine Bear.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
158 - Terrible Teenagers
Send us a textThis week, we're looking at four teenagers who caused a lot of problems—Charlie Brandt, Brenda Spencer, Daniel LaPlante, and Josh Phillips. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
157 - Serial Killer Sampler #5: Ridgway, Gaskins & Brudos
Send us a textThis week it's the 5th edition of our Serial Killer Sampler series. This time we're looking at a collection of killers who all had bad mothers. It's the stories of Gary Ridgway, Donald Henry Gaskins, and Jerry Brudos.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the bo
156 - Liquid Lunacy
Send us a textThis week is all about historical events involving liquids! We're looking at the Portland Rum Riot, the Liberties Whiskey Fire, and the Boston Molasses Incident.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
155 - Weird Fun Bag #4: Satan, Meth, and a Frozen Dead Guy
Send us a textIt's the 4th edition of our Weird Fun Bag series, and this week we're talking about the McMartin Preschool trial, a meth guerilla, and Nederland, Colorado's fascination with Bredo Morstøl's frozen body.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podca
154 - Serial Killer Sampler #4: Haigh, Nilsen & Albright
Send us a textIt's the 4th edition of our Serial Killer Sampler. This week we're covering the stories of John Haigh, Dennis Nilsen, and Charles Albright.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
153 - The Wild West Part 2!
Send us a textThis week we're headed back to the Wild West for the first time since episode #7 with the stories of John "Liver Eating" Johnston, Boone Helm, the Bloody Benders, and the Red Ghost.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
152 - Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple
Send us a textHappy Valentines Day! This week we're celebrating with one of the most famous cult stories of all time. You know how the story of the Peoples Temple ends, but everything before it is even crazier.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and
151 - Weird Fun Bag #3: A Lobster, a Rainbow, and an Indestructible Man
Send us a textThis week it's another weird fun bag as we look at the stories of Lobster Boy, Rollen Stewart (The Rainbow Man) and the indestructible Michael Malloy.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!
150 - Serial Killer Sampler #3: Jesperson, Sells & Panzram
Send us a textThis week we're looking at a couple of serial killers from history: Carl Panzram, Tommy Lynn Sells, and Keith Hunter Jesperson. These stories are wild, so strap in!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
149 - Aliens! Part 3! (Encounters and Abductions)
Send us a textThis week, we're going back to the paranormal world to discuss some more alien encounters. We're looking at the stories of George Adamski, Gordon Cooper, and Robert Taylor. Did they really encounter aliens? Or is a more logical explanation out there?Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
148 - Charles Whitman and Randy Weaver
This week, we're covering two stories from two different crazy people. Learn about the lives of Charles Whitman and Randy Weaver.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
147 - Lesser Known School Disasters
Send us a textFun fact: School shootings aren't a new thing! This week, we're looking at the stories of the Bath School Disaster, Walter Seifert, Cokeville Elementary School, and the Beslan School Siege.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
146 - Weird Fun Bag #2- A Circus Act, A Meat Shower, and a Pair of Exploding Pants
Send us a textThe weird fun bag returns this week with 3 really silly stories. We're looking at Oofty Goofty, the Kentucky Meat Shower, and New Zealand's exploding trousers. Are they all Urban Dictionary sex positions, or real events? Find out!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
145 - Ted Bundy
Send us a textThis week we're covering arguably America's most famous serial killer, Ted Bundy. I also go off on his deliriously obliviously stupid girlfriends. It's a fun way to end 2022.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
144 - Race Riots
Send us a textWho's ready to feel bad about being white? This week we're looking at the Colfax Massacre, the Elaine Massacre, the Omaha Riot, and the Tulsa Riot...all of which involve black people needlessly dying at the hands of racist white people. Yay history.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
143 - The Donner Party
Send us a textOne of the more famous stories from American history during the time of the Oregon Trail. Most people know how it ended but many don't know all of the colossally dumb mistakes that were made that led to that point.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
142 - Weird Fun Bag #1: The LP, a Mystery Man, and a Long Fight
Send us a textThis week, we're starting a new series where we cover three random stories from history. We're looking at the stories of Jeffrey Hudson, Jerome of Sandy Cove, and the 19-year duel...and also how sodomy can make you taller?Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
141 - Unusual Uprisings
Send us a textThis week, we're talking about three insane events from history you almost certainly have never heard of before. We're looking at the stories of Murder Island, the Jayuya Uprising, and the Hanafi Siege.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
140 - Whacky Wars Part 3! (More Dumb Wars)
Send us a textIn a follow up to an episode we did a LONG time ago, we're covering some more silly wars from history. Learn about the Watermelon War, the Brooks-Baxter War, the Oyster War, and the Red River Bridge War.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
139 - More German Killers
Send us a textThis week, we're going back to Germany to tell the stories of three more infamous serial killers from that country's history. We're looking at Fritz Haarmann, Adolf Seefeldt, and Rudolf Pleil. German accent included!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
138 - Lesser Known Stories from World War II Part 2
Send us a textEveryone loves World War II right? Here are 3 stories from the biggest event in world history. We're covering the stories of Ken Gatward, Joe Duckworth, Marcel Petiot, and the Demon Core!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
137 - Haunted Houses
Send us a textHappy Halloween! This week, we're wrapping up our spooky-themed month with some stories about well-known haunted houses. We're covering the Octagon House, Raynham Hall, the Whaley House, and the Pickens County Courthouse.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
136 - Aliens! Part 2 - Alien Abductions
Send us a textThis week we're wrapping up our alien topics with a few stories about famous alien abductions. We're covering the stories of Samuel Thompson, Buck Nelson, Reinhold Schmidt, Travis Walton, and Jan Wolski.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
135 - Aliens! Part 1 - Famous UFO Sightings
Send us a textSick of talking about monsters? Good, because now we're talking about famous UFO sightings! We're covering Kenneth Arnold, the Maury Island Incident, the Chiles-Whitted Encounter, the Gorman Dogfight, and the Lubbock Lights.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
134 - Even More Monsters!
Send us a textThis week, we're covering even more monsters, because it's Halloween. We're talking about the Honey Island Swamp Monster, the Grafton Monster, the Minerva Monster, and the Pope Lick Monster.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
133 - More Monsters!
Send us a textIt's October, which means it's time to get spooky! All this month we're covering Halloween-themed characters and topics. This week, we cover some more monsters after covering a handful last year. We're covering the Jersey Devil, the Beast of Gevaudan, the Beast of Busco, and the Riverside Bridge MonsterLike the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWor
132 - Robert Berdella
Send us a textSerial Killer September ends with the story of Robert Berdella! WARNING: This one is pretty graphic.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod
131 - Randy Kraft
Send us a textWarning - this week's episode isn't great. Both because of the graphic nature of the story and also because my brain was fried. Proceed at caution.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
130 - Robert Hansen
Send us a textSerial Killer September continues with the story of Alaskan killer Robert Hansen. Plus - we've added a new bit to the end of every show!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
129 - Serial Killer Sampler #2 - Dyer, Lucas, and Shawcross
Send us a textSerial Killer September has returned! This week, we're kicking things off with 3 stories of serial killers Amelia Dyer, Henry Lee Lucas, and Arthur Shawcross.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
128 - Peculiar Pranks
Send us a textPractical jokes and pranks are hardly newsworthy, but the best survive history. This week, we're looking at three of the most epic pranks in the history of humanity.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
127 - Asinine Assassins Part 2: Assassining All Over the World
Send us a textThis week we're wrapping up this 2-part series with 3 stories of people who tried to be assassins and...kind of succeeded.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
126 - Asinine Assassins Part 1: Presidential Assassins
Send us a textThis week we're starting a new series on people who were bad at being assassins. Specifically, we're looking at three presidential assassination attempts gone wrong.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
125 - Amazing Tales of Survival Part 2
Send us a textThis week we're wrapping up our series of amazing survival stories.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
124 - Amazing Tales of Survival Part 1
Send us a textThis week we're starting a 2-part series with 5 stories of unbelievable survival. These people should have all died—numerous times—but defied death and went on to have happy lives.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
123 - Cannibals!
Send us a textThis week we're really getting into this show's wheelhouse with a handful of stories about people eating people.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
122 - The Alamo Christian Foundation
Send us a textIn one of our longest episodes ever, we explore the insane story of a cult, their leaders, and how it all fell apart...eventually.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
121 - Tales from Texas
Send us a Text Message.This week, we're going down to Texas to look at a handful of paranormal stories from the 1800s. Why? Because it's my show.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
120 - Mysterious Murders!
Send us a text3 murders. 3 mysteries. Who did it? The world may never know...(IT WAS PAUL MUELLER!)Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
119 - Angry People
Send us a textThis week, we're looking at 3 stories from history where people got really mad about something and then got real silly.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
118 - Failed Utopias
Heads up snowflakey libs, this one's gonna sting. This week we're going hard at 3 communities who thought they could create a utopia where everyone participated equally and no hierarchy existed. LOLz.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
117 - Richard Ramirez
Send us a textDo you know the full story of The Night Stalker? He's one of America's most famous serial killers, and we tell his story on this week's episode. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
116 - Strange Ships
Send us a textBoats are cool, I guess. Here are 4 stories about some ghost ships.I also make a fairly big announcement at the start.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
115 - The Murder of James Bulger
Send us a textThis story is infuriating, and only party because a little boy dies. The ineptitude of the British government is also pretty irritating. You'll see why in this episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
114 - Norman Baker
Send us a textWho was Norman Baker? Why is everyone getting cancer? What do the cows have to do with it? Find out on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
113 - Early German Killers
Send us a textThis week we're looking at two stories of very prolific serial killers from Germany's early history. Are these stories completely true? Probably not, but they're still weird.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
112 - Ted Kaczynski
Send us a textYou know he was the Unabomber, but why? This week, we look at the full story of Ted Kaczynski and how the government may have been the entire reason he went crazy to begin with. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
111 - Killer Women
Send us a textThis week we look at 3 stories of women who really enjoyed killing people!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
110 - Weird War Stories
Send us a textWar can be weird, especially when one side is just trying to conquer the other, but especially when one side isn't actually fighting anyone. What does any of that mean? Find out on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
109 - Serial Killer Sampler Part 1: Godino, Kiss, and Villegas
Send us a textWell, I might have gone too far this week. We'll see if next week's episode gets published! But for now, here are three stories about some more serial killers from history.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
108 - Morbid Massacres
Send us a textThis week we're looking at two notable mass shootings, which turns into a totally fun discussion about gun control!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
107 - Early Christian Martyrs Part 3
Send us a textThis week I continue to alienate my listener base by take a super skeptical look at more stories from early Christian martyrs.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
106 - Awful Women in History
Send us a textThis show was a train wreck, but we made it through. We for real end Women's History Month the only way we know how - completely irreverently.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
105 - Great Women in History
Send us a textWe're definitely and totally not coincidentally wrapping up Women's History Month with a look at some great women from history!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
104 - Bestiality!
Send us a textI'm sorry this is how we're closing out Year 2 of the show. We'll get through it together.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
103 - Creepy Kids
Send us a textKids are creepy. This week's episode looks at three stories where kids were extra creepy. There's also a weird Josef Fritzl tangent that I do not apologize for. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
102 - Incredible Feats of Human Stupidity
Send us a textIt's always fun to laugh at dumb people, right? This week, we're looking at 4 stories from people who were just too stupid for their own good.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
101 - Johann Unterweger & Robert Pickton
Send us a textYou actually want to listen to another episode? After last week's debacle? Well, hi!This week, we're looking at the stories of two fun serial killers, Johann Unterweger and Robert Pickton, whose only commonality was that they enjoyed killing prostitutes.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
100 - Yahweh ben Yahweh and the Drunk 100th Episode Celebration!
Send us a textWOW! We made it 100 episodes of this dumb little show. To celebrate, I took every single liquor in my cabinet, mixed it together, and drank it extremely too fast. I'm not sure if this episode even makes sense, but here it is. Enjoy.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
099 - Sports!
Send us a textSports can be weird! This week we have two stories from the sports world that you likely haven't heard of before.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
098 - Weird Ways to Die
Send us a textI get it - this entire show was built on people dying. But this episode is different, because these deaths weren't the result of war, serial killers, or anything relatively more ordinary. These deaths were...weird.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
097 - Spontaneous Human Combustion
Send us a textCan people just randomly burst into flames and die? Maybe it doesn't happen exactly like that, but this week we look at three stories where it seems like that's just what happened.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
096 - Insane Soldiers
Send us a textWar is crazy, and these soldiers made sure of it. This week we're covering a handful of stories about soldiers who did things never thought possible of a human being. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
095 - Animal Problems
Send us a textThis week, we're taking a break from people and crime and silliness and talking about weird ways animals have impacted history. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
094 - Nannie Doss
Send us a textHappy New Year! We start out 2022 with the story of "The Giggling Granny," Nannie Doss, who murdered a lot of family members to get that insurance money.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
093 - Barney and Betty Hill
Send us a textClosing out 2021 with a weird story. One night in the 1960s, Barney and Betty Hill had something very strange happen to them in rural New Hampshire. Was it aliens? Was it a hallucination? Was it just a cry for attention? We don't know. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
092 - Peter Kürten
Send us a textWARNING: Really awful episode alert!We wrap up an unintentional trilogy of awful stories with the story of German serial killer Peter Kürten. This one gets pretty gory pretty quick. There is also an equally awful German accent in this episode, so get ready.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
091 - South American Killers
Send us a textGet ready to be outraged. Did you know that, at least during the times these stories occurred, the maximum amount of time you could spend in a South American prison was only 40 years? When you hear about what the 4 men in this week's episode did, you'll be beside yourself.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
090 - Belle Gunness
Send us a textIt's time for a female serial killer story! Belle Gunness was a Norwegian immigrant who came to America to take advantage of men and insurance money. Get ready for a lot of Swedish Chef impressions, which I realize is not Norwegian, but it's close enough!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
089 - Twins!
Send us a textI should apologize about this one beforehand. It gets weird. But twins leave me with so many questions! This week, we're looking at five weird stories from sets of twins through history. Do they feel each other's pain? Can they read each other's mind? SO. MANY. QUESTIONS.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
088 - Mary Toft and Patrick Kearney
Send us a textNothing unique this week, just two different stories about two awful people.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
087 - Those Times America Almost Nuked Itself
Send us a textYou know how nuclear bombs are dangerous and how we used them to obliterate to Japanese cities to end World War II? Well, America almost nuked itself on multiple occasions, which would have drastically changed the course of human history. We're looking at two of those incidents this week, including one that happened in my hometown!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
086 - World War II Heroes
Send us a textLike last year, we're celebrating(?) Pearl Harbor Day with some stories about lesser known World War II heroes. Despite how tough and great you think you are, you're not even close to these incredible humans.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
085 - Unlucky People
Send us a textYou think you have bad luck? Well, you're not the people we're talking about today. They might be the unluckiest people who ever lived, so you should feel better about yourself after listening to this episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
084 - Demons!
Send us a textDisclaimer: This episode isn't actually that scary...unless you're Catholic or really really believe in demons and supernatural evil. Then yeah, this is probably the scariest episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
083 - Ghosts!
Send us a textAre ghosts real? If this episode is any indication, they mainly just haunt everyone's dreams to solve murders and legal issues. Weird, right?Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
082 - Monsters!
Send us a textCryptids or Bigfoot or some other unknown beast? This week we're looking a 6(!) stories from around the country (but mostly the South) where people claimed mysterious and terrifying monsters were ravaging the nearby areas. Are they legit? Or is there a logical explanation for all of it? I ruin the stories this week, sorry.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
081 - Vampires!
Send us a textIt's October, which means it's Halloween time! Just like last year, we're dedicating the entire month to spooky, Halloween-themed characters. This year, we're starting with a few stories about vampires -- or, at least people who thought they were vampires.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
080 - Nikolai Dzhumagaliev
Send us a textWe're wrapping up Serial Killer September with my favorite serial killer of all time - Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. Find out why he's my favorite and learn this truly absurd story on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
079 - Alexander Pichushkin
Send us a textThis week's edition of Serial Killer September tells the story of Russian killer Alexander Pichushkin, "The Chessboard Killer." This guy wanted to be more prolific than Andrei Chikatilo. Did he succeed? Find out on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
078 - Jeffrey Dahmer
Send us a textSerial Killer September continues with the story of one of the most famous American serial killers of all time - Jeffrey Dahmer. Learn all about this cannabilistic weirdo this week!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
077 - Gilles de Rais
Send us a textSerial Killer September is back! This week we're starting with the story of medieval murderer Gilles de Rais. Apologies beforehand if you're a theater kid, I go pretty hard on you in this episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
076 - Dumb Political Decisions
Send us a textPolitics are stupid. This week, we highlight some really dumb moments in political history that should make you worry about the people we elect to run the country.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
075 - Terrible Terrorists!
Send us a textTerrorism is bad, mmkay? But it's fun to make fun of the terrorists who were bad at their job. This week we look at 5 different stories and make fun of people who tried to ruin peoples' lives.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
074 - Philadelphia!
Send us a textWARNING: This episode is super gross. There's a lot of vomit talk here.The City of Brotherly Love...is overrated. Sure it has a lot of history, but you probably haven't heard these parts of its history. I ruin another great place on this week's episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
073 - Real Government Projects
Send us a textDo you trust the government? Should you? After this week's episode, you might not. Learn all about some of the crazy stuff the US government has done to its own citizens and others around the world (and more stuff it wanted to do but couldn't pull off) on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
072 - Abraham Lincoln
Send us a textAbraham Lincoln's life has been well-documented, but there are several aspects of his story that you likely haven't heard before, mostly surrounding his death. This week we'll look at a few stories from Lincoln's life that aren't as well known, including his birthplace, his ghost, and some of the men involved in his assassination.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
071 - Elephants!
Send us a textWAIT! I know what you're thinking...Elephants aren't that weird. Well, the two elephants we're talking about today 100% fit into the world we've covered on this podcast. But be warned, these are a couple of sad stories, especially if you're an animal lover. If you're a member of PETA, definitely skip this week.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
070 - Strange Epidemics
Send us a textAnd you thought Covid was weird. This week we're looking at three times in history when people got sick and things got super weird. These epidemics make Covid's symptoms look super weak.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
069 - Our Sexiest Episode Ever!
Send us a textGiggity! It's episode #69, so we're going to talk about two people who did things that are indirectly related to sex. It's the best I could do. Strap in though, it's a wild ride.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
068 - Vietnam Heroes Robert L. Howard and Roy Benavidez
Send us a textIn honor of Independence Day (not the movie), we're going to Vietnam to highlight two incredible stories from soldiers who felt it necessary to prove how awesome America is. This might be my favorite episode yet.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
067 - Radovan Karadzic
Send us a textThis week is not for the faint of heart. This week we're talking about Radovan Karadzic, one of the key figured in the Bosnian conflicts of the 1990s. You may not have heard of this guy, but his story is insane.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
066 - Florida!
Send us a textWe've had stories take place in Florida before, but we've never had a full episode dedicated to America's weirdest place! You most likely will not be surprised by anything in this episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
065 - Budd Dwyer and Danny Casolaro (and More Conspiracies)
Send us a textTwo more completely unrelated stories this week. First, the story of the politician who killed himself on live TV, then the story of a journalist who may have gotten in way too deep. We also get into even more conspiracies.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
064 - Floyd Collins and Peter Woodcock (and Conspiracies)
Send us a textWe're doing something different this week. Rather than one short story or a series of stories that share a theme, we're covering two completely unrelated tales. First, there's the story of doomed spelunker Floyd Collins. Then, we go to Canada for the unfortunately named Peter Woodcock. We also bust a huge conspiracy wide open.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
063 - The Lesser Known Side of the Revolutionary War
Send us a textHappy Memorial Day! This week we're looking at some lesser known stories from the Revolutionary War. It's all about people who were better than Paul Revere, a woman soldier, and an old man that wouldn't be stopped.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
062 - Dave Sanders
Send us a textHere's a story you almost certainly have never heard. Dave Sanders wanted to be a hero, and he kind of was for a little bit, if only because no one knew he was a hero.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
061 - Josef Fritzl
Send us a textWorst story ever? Perhaps! If you thought David Parker Ray was rough, maybe skip this week and come back to see what silly shenanigans we have for you next week.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
060 - Joe Exotic
Send us a textThis week, we're looking at the story that brought us all together during the pandemic lockdown last year. This story has some extra details that the documentary left out, so you should give it a listen!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
059 - Horrible Moms
In honor of Mother's Day, we're looking at some horrible mothers from history. What else did you expect?Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
058 - Back from the Dead
Send us a textWhat happens when we die? This week we look at three people who died and came back to life to share what they experienced in the afterlife. Don't worry, this episode isn't as deep as it sounds.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
057 - For Science!
Send us a textThis week we're looking at the scientific achievements (or lack thereof) of some lesser known pioneers of the science world.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
056 - The Ant Hill Kids & Heaven's Gate
Send us a textThis is one of the most fun episodes we've ever had on this show. This week we're looking at two different cults - The Ant Hill Kids and Heaven's Gate - and things get pretty weird.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
055 - Demented Doctors
Send us a textDoctors are great people who save lives. But there are some that don't. And these are their stories.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
054 - Early Christian Martyrs, Part 2
Send us a textWe're wrapping up our 2-part series on totally 100% true stories about early Christian martyrs because, seriously, there's no way the church would lie about these stories.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
053 - Early Christian Martyrs, Part 1
Send us a textWe're kicking off Year 2 with a 2-part series on some of the more interesting stories of early Christian martyrs. Did they really happen? Why wouldn't they? There's no reason for the church to lie about these, right? RIGHT?!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
052 - Animal Heroes
Send us a textWow - we made it a full year doing this silly show. Thank you so much for listening! We're wrapping up Year 1 with a few stories about animals that did some really cool things!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
051 - Whacky Wars, Part 2 - International Wars
Send us a textHaving a dumb reason to fight isn't just for the United States. There have been conflicts all over the world that have been incredibly stupid, and we'll talk about this on this week's episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
050 - Whacky Wars, Part 1 - American Wars
Send us a textWar can be pretty stupid sometimes, but humans will come up with any reason to start fighting each other. In the first of this two-part series, we'll talk about some of the dumbest conflicts in American history.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
049 - Nathaniel Bar-Jonah
Send us a textYou know those people who just want to be ridiculously evil just for the sake of being ridiculously evil? Nathaniel Bar-Jonah was exactly that kind of person. Get a full dose of his story with a heaping side of police ineptitude on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
048 - Fred West
Send us a textThis episode is not for the faint of heart. Fred West was a terrible father and all around awful human being. His wife wasn't great either, and you'll find out why on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
047 - Richard Kuklinski
Send us a text"The Iceman" Richard Kuklinski was either one of the most prolific serial killers in American history or one of the mob's most talented hitmen depending on how you like to categorize your murder. Learn his fascinating story this week!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
046 - Celebrating Black History Month
Send us a textRemember how I did Japanese July last year and it definitely was not a celebration of Japanese culture? Well, this is kinda like that. Just to be clear - there is no racism behind this episode, but it is a look at some lesser known figures from black history, some of which weren't exactly great.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
045 - Silly Stunts
Send us a textStuntmen are incredibly fascinating to watch, mainly because we secretly hope it goes horribly wrong on live television. This episode covers a few examples of when that actually happened.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
044 - Ridiculous Riots
Send us a textObviously riots are nothing new, and for the most part, the people who do the rioting have a logical reason to be angry. These stories are not from the most logical people.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
043 - The Sodder Family
Send us a textThe mysterious events surrounding the Sodder family launched one of the longest private investigations in history, but the family never got close to any answers. We're covering the facts of this story to see if you can come to your own conclusion.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
042 - Stories from the Crusades
Send us a textHappy New Year! Let's hope 2021 is better than 2020. To start the year, we're looking at some of the dumb things Christians did during the Crusades.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
041 - The Dole Air Race
Send us a textThis short episode looks at the Dole Air Race, a real live version of Wacky Races that obviously didn't end well.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
040 - Carl Tanzler
Send us a textThis is either the most Florida story ever, or the most German story ever. Or maybe it's both.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
039 - Rodney Alcala
Send us a textRodney Alcala was known as The Dating Game Killer because he appeared on the game show "The Dating Game" because background checks used to not be standard protocol.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
038 - Lesser Known Stories from World War II
Send us a textIn honor of Pearl Harbor Day, we're looking at a few lesser known tales from the biggest war in human history.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
037 - Sinkable Ships
Send us a textThe term "unsinkable" has been used to describe many huge ships throughout history. These are the opposite of that.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
036 - Early Popes
Send us a textNot surprisingly, the early Christian church wasn't exactly going by what Jesus taught. It was full of corruption and other acts Jesus would've frowned upon. We look at several of these early Christian leaders on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
035 - Gertrude Baniszewski
Send us a textThis one isn't for everyone, but if you made it through the David Parker Ray episode, this one will be a walk in the park. If you skipped all the explicit episodes, this might be another one to sit out.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
034 - Ed Kemper
Send us a textIt's time for another serial killer story! This time it's the story of Ed Kemper, who's zapples really got him into a load of trouble....so did his hatred for his mother.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
033 - Ralph Lael
Send us a textLast month was scary! Let's change gears and dive back into the paranormal with the story of Ralph Lael, a North Carolina man who swears he had an alien encounter at the mysterious Brown Mountain.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
032 - David Parker Ray
Send us a textWARNING - this is the worst story, maybe ever. Don't let your kids listen to this one. Don't listen to this one out in public where people can hear it. This story is highly disturbing. Seriously. You may even just want to skip it. For real.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
031 - Mummies!
Send us a textBelieve it or not, mummies existed in America for a brief time in 1911. Why? Because people generally suck.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
030 - Werewolves!
Send us a textOur Halloween-themed month continues with a few stories about werewolves throughout history. Were they real? Again, probably not. But they're still fun stories!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
029 - Witches!
Send us a textIt's October, which means it's time for Halloween! Every episode this month has a scary/Halloweeny/monstery theme that all leads up to the scariest episode we've ever done. This week, we have stories about witches! Were they real? Probably not, but people sure thought they were.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
028 - BTK (Dennis Rader)
Send us a textSerial Killer September wraps up with the story of BTK, whose real name was Dennis Rader, a security system technician who terrorized Wichita, Kansas, for several decades.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
027- Andrei Chikatilo
Send us a textBased on confirmed kills, Andrei Chikatilo is one of the deadliest serial killers of all time. Find out what made him so demented on this week's episode! (Warning: This one is intense).Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
026 - John Wayne Gacy
Send us a textSerial Killer September continues with the story of one of America's more well-known killers. John Wayne Gacy was known as The Killer Clown, but there's so much more to this story. This one gets pretty weird.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
025 - Dean Corll
Send us a textIt's Serial Killer September! Known as The Candyman (and probably not the one Sammy Davis, Jr. sang about), Dean Corll terrorized Houston children in the 1970s. This story is not for the light hearted, so buckle up!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
024 - The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Send us a textIn 1959, a group of hikers set off on a trip into the Ural Mountains of Russia. They never made it back. What made this story strange was how they died - and no one can really agree on a legitimate cause. WAS IT ALIENS?!? Find out for yourself on this week's episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
023 - Ed Gein
Send us a textGot mommy issues? Probably not as bad as this guy. Learn the true inspiration for Hannibal Lecter and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
022 - Huey Long
Send us a textOne of the most interesting politicians you've never heard of, Huey Long could have radically changed America had he not kept letting his ego get in the way. Learn this wild story this week!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
021 - Henry Berry Lowrie
Send us a textHenry Berry Lowrie, a member of the Lumbee tribe in Eastern North Carolina, quickly made a reputation for himself as a thorn in the Confederates' side during the Civil War. What did he do? Find out this week!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
020 - Martin Guerre
Send us a textLet's change things up and cover a topic that's much less dark, shall we? It's a classic mystery story from France - the story of Martin Guerre!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
019 - The Nanking Massacre
Send us a textIt's the final week of Japanese July. You made it! Although this story takes place in China, the perpetrators were 100% Japanese. It's a grisly way to end the month.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
018 - Tsutomu Miyazaki
Send us a textWe're halfway through Japanese July and it's not getting any better. This week, it's the story of Japanese serial killer Tsutomu Miyazaki.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
017 - Junko Furuta
Send us a textJapanese July continues this week with the sad story of the kidnapping and torture of Junko Furuta. This one is heavy, so buckle up.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
016 - Unit 731
Send us a textIt's Japanese July! All month long we'll be looking at stories from Japan, and they won't be pretty. This week, we're starting off especially dark with what is arguable Japan's version of the Nazi concentration camps during World War II.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
015 - Robert the Doll
Send us a textIs there such thing as a cursed doll that haunts people? Robert the Doll in Key West, Florida, makes a strong case. I've even had my own personal encounter with him. Learn about this haunted doll and decide for yourself whether or not its truly cursed!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
014 - H.H. Holmes
Send us a textOne of the United States' first serial killers, H.H. Holmes built a murder mansion in the heart of Chicago and preyed on countless women. Learn how he did it on this week's episode!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
013 - Forgotten US States
Send us a textDid you know that at one time, the United States could have had two additional states - both in modern-day Tennessee? One even lasted into the 1980s! Learn all about it on this week's episode.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
012 - Catalina de Erauso
Send us a textA crazy story from the 1500s this week as we look at the life of Catalina de Erauso, a woman who was not okay with living the life expected of a woman.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
011 - BC Bonanza!
Send us a textLet's get out of the modern area for the week and go back to a time before Jesus showed up and changed everything. Here is a collection of stories from the BC era. Enjoy!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
010 - Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Send us a textThis story is on a similar level to that of Bob Berchtold from episode #4. It's a bonkers story, and one that just kept getting more ridiculous. If you haven't seen one of the many documentaries about Gypsy, you're in for a wild ride.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
009 - John Brennan Crutchley
Send us a textHey kids, remember that time in the mid-2000s when a lot of people wanted to be a vampire? You know how that was a dumb idea? Well this guy took it to a new extreme. It's the story of The Vampire Rapist this week on Our Weird World!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
008 - David Koresh
Send us a textSure, you probably know about the Waco Siege, but there was so much more craziness that happened to lead up to that infamous point in American history. Hear the full story here!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
007 - The Wild West!
Send us a textLet's take a break from all of the brutal, horrifying subject matter and go back to a simpler time when you could just get attacked by bears and Indians and live to tell about it. Here is a collection of stories from the Wild West!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
006 - Albert Fish
Send us a textWelcome to the worst episode yet of Our Weird World. Albert Fish was a monster and not anything you'd expect from someone living in the wholesome 1920s. Don't let the kids listen to this one.Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
005 - Katherine Knight
Send us a textThis week, Our Weird World heads to Australia to learn about Katherine Knight, who brutally murdered her husband and tried to feed him to his kids! Fun stuff!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
004 - Bob Berchtold
Send us a textOh boy, this episode is a hoot. If you've seen the documentary Abducted in Plain Sight, you know what kind of ridiculous ride you're in for. If not, buckle up. It's the craziest episode yet of Our Weird World!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
003 - David Berg
Send us a textIt's cult time! David Berg and the Children of God (or whatever name they're going by now) was a sex cult in the name of Jesus. Learn about David's (failed) prophesies, flirty fishing, and more on this episode of Our Weird World!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
002 - Carroll Cole
Send us a textYou want serial killers? You're gonna get serial killers! Thank to a lot of bad police and medical decisions, Carroll Cole was allowed to keep walking free and strangling people. He's the first of many serial killers we're going to learn about on Our Weird World!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson
001 - Rene Rondolier
Send us a textWelcome to the new podcast, Our Weird World, because there just wasn't enough podcasts out there yet. The first episode covers Rene Rondolier, a mentally ill wolf boy in Savannah, Georgia, which may or may not be a true story. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson