Our Weird World

By 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 humo

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Our Weird World episodes:

February 16, 2026 309 - North Carolina, Part 3!
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This week we're kicking off a 2-part series on our home state, North Carolina! Learn about Munchkinland, the Coal Glen disaster, Little Rascals preschool, and the Loray Mill Strike.
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36min
February 09, 2026 308 - Josef Mengele
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This week we're going back to World War II and covering the life of one of the worst people not named Hitler—Josef Mengele.
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40min
February 02, 2026 307 - Weird Fun Bag #23- A Bad Riot, a Bad Accident, and a Bad Murderer
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New month. New Weird Fun Bag. This week we're covering the Khamar Daban Incident, the New Mexico Penitentiary Riot, and the story of Thomas Maimoni.
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34min
January 26, 2026 306 - Gerard Schaefer
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This week we're telling the story of lesser-known Florida serial killer Gerard Schaefer!
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29min
January 19, 2026 305 - Men of God
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This week is all about preachers who were definitely not exactly the most Jesus-y. Learn about the lives of Hans Schmidt, Harold Davidson, George Went Hensley, and Melvyn Nurse.
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44min
January 12, 2026 304 - Mysterious Murders, Part 3!
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This week, we're robbing you of closure (kind of) with three more mysterious and technically unsolved murders! Learn about the Lake Bodom murders, Susan Powell, and Cindy James.
Check out parts 1 and 2 in Episodes 120 and 248!
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36min
January 05, 2026 303 - Weird Fun Bag #22: The Blind Bomber, Eggs, and a Suicidal Heart
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Happy New Year! We're starting with the 22nd Weird Fun Bag and covering the stories of the Egg War, William Peddicord, and Sonny Graham.
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22min
December 29, 2025 302 - Gemstones!
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We're closing out 2025 with stories about gemstones! Learn about the Pearl of Lau Tzu, the Bahia emerald, and the lives of James Marshall and Jack Roland Murphy.
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36min
December 22, 2025 301 - The Stayner Family
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Merry Holidays! We're covering the super sad story of the Stayner family this week, and how one child's kidnapping may have turned his brother into a serial killer.
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26min
December 15, 2025 300 - A Collection of Some of the Most Insane Stories Ever
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It's the 300th episode spectacular and I'm completely sober because I'm a responsible father with no time for fun anymore. Instead, just listen to these insane stories.
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45min

FAQs about Our Weird World:

How many episodes does Our Weird World have?

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