The weirdest things we learned this week range from flying cats to breathing through your butt. Whose story will be voted "The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week"?
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Jul 15
The Greatest Con in Mushroom History, Secret Weapon: Normal Dogs, a Bee's Benis
Bee scientist Kit Prendergast joins the show to talk about... well... the birds and the bees. Plus, Rachel explains how portobello (portabella?) mushrooms are not exactly real. And Sara Kiley tells us how a spotted lanternfly's worst enemy could be a normal dog. The Weirdest Thin ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 1
Fallout Shelter Fads, The Library of Cocaine, Mosquito Nepobaby
Ben Bradford, host of the podcast Are We Doomed?, joins the show to talk about when buying fallout shelter goods was all the rage. Plus, Laura tells us how she's related to mosquito royalty, and Rachel explains why the Library of Congress is holding onto Freud's "friend's" cocain ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 17
Creativity is Crumbling, Sarcophagus Juice Sourdough, Mycelium Mutual Aid
Pattie Gonia joins the show to talk about how secret networks of underground fungi are basically like nature's mutual aid. Plus, Moiya McTier returns to discuss creativity, why it might be crumbling, and how one measures it (spoiler: it is NOT easy). And Rachel explains how scien ... Show More
51m 26s
Dec 2017
COMC 34 - Pokémon Ambassadors & Anti-Science Scientists
Arden and Will reach for all kinds of heights in this week's weird news, including the latest in flat earther shenanigans, Pikachu and Hello Kitty's new roles as city-appointed representatives, and the science of singing the highest opera note ever.
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37m 58s
Jun 2023
The Internet Was Weird This Week
Luce and Squish are back on the mic to bring you… a lot of weird stories from the news cycle this week. A dude faked his own death to “teach his family a lesson,” University students dressed up as animals to let themselves be “pet,” a woman was put in a coffin still BREATHING, an ... Show More
30m 50s
Sep 2022
Bum Wiping, Gun Powder and the film UP
Another 9 facts to kick start your week, from larger people... space, Hidden terrible symbols in football kits and Conor's Favourite animated movie UP! So listen in to find out 9 brand new facts!Thanks for listening to another fact-filled episode of nonsense!If you want to get in ... Show More
43m 43s