TODAY IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF THAT'S JUST WEIRD. Thanks for the support and reviews over the past year. And as always…stay weird! ————————— Today we learn about an Australian community that ate their pest problem, an Olympic team with as scheduling issue, and an author who took two worlds by storm. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">website here</a>.

TODAY IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF THAT'S JUST WEIRD. Thanks for the support and reviews over the past year. And as always…stay weird! ————————— Today we learn about an Australian community that ate their pest problem, an Olympic team with as scheduling issue, and an author who took two worlds by storm. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

TODAY IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF THAT'S JUST WEIRD. Thanks for the support and reviews over the past year. And as always…stay weird! ————————— Today we learn about an Australian community that ate their pest problem, an Olympic team with as scheduling issue, and an author who took two worlds by storm. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/" rel="noopener noreferrer">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">website here</a>.

Episode 53: A Leathery Meal, an Olympic Latecomer, and a Patient Writer

Today we learn about a church looking for modern attractions, a thunderstorm with a weird sort of rain, and the outbreak that put one German town on its toes. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">website here</a>.

Today we learn about a church looking for modern attractions, a thunderstorm with a weird sort of rain, and the outbreak that put one German town on its toes. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Today we learn about a church looking for modern attractions, a thunderstorm with a weird sort of rain, and the outbreak that put one German town on its toes. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/" rel="noopener noreferrer">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">website here</a>.

Episode 52: A Swift Service, a Flying Gator, and a Bizarre Plague

Today we learn about the terrible monster lurking inside a toddler's wall, a tragic latrine accident, and a journalist who hunted down an unlikely legend. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">website here</a>.

Today we learn about the terrible monster lurking inside a toddler's wall, a tragic latrine accident, and a journalist who hunted down an unlikely legend. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Today we learn about the terrible monster lurking inside a toddler's wall, a tragic latrine accident, and a journalist who hunted down an unlikely legend. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/" rel="noopener noreferrer">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">website here</a>.

Episode 51: A Buzzy Boogyman, a Broken Potty, and an Adventurous Journalist

Today we learn about some dolphins that were caught getting high, a milestone picnic for world politics, and the man who walked a dangerous line between two nations. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">website here</a>.

Today we learn about some dolphins that were caught getting high, a milestone picnic for world politics, and the man who walked a dangerous line between two nations. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Today we learn about some dolphins that were caught getting high, a milestone picnic for world politics, and the man who walked a dangerous line between two nations. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/" rel="noopener noreferrer">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">website here</a>.

Episode 50: Trippy Dolphins, a Political Picnic, and a Delicate Walk

Today we learn about a feline friend who needs a diet, a historic building lost to flames, and a Florida mystery that left people confused for decades. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">website here</a>.

Today we learn about a feline friend who needs a diet, a historic building lost to flames, and a Florida mystery that left people confused for decades. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

Today we learn about a feline friend who needs a diet, a historic building lost to flames, and a Florida mystery that left people confused for decades. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/" rel="noopener noreferrer">sources here</a>, and more information about the show on our <a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">website here</a>.

Episode 49: A Fat Cat, A Tragic Fire, and a Weird Set of Tracks

Today we explore why the waters of Venice turned green, one of Houdini's greatest feats, and a haunted house story that's still weird today. Show Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">Website</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/3">Sources</a></li> </ul> Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Today we explore why the waters of Venice turned green, one of Houdini's greatest feats, and a haunted house story that's still weird today. Show Links Website Sources Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Today we explore why the waters of Venice turned green, one of Houdini's greatest feats, and a haunted house story that's still weird today. Show Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/3" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sources</a></li> </ul> Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Episode 3: Green Water, a Houdini Miracle, and a Seriously Haunted House

Today we learn about a really late library book, an creative way to move beavers, and a strange link between Thanksgiving and Loch Ness. Show Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">Website</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/2">Sources</a></li> </ul> Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Today we learn about a really late library book, an creative way to move beavers, and a strange link between Thanksgiving and Loch Ness. Show Links Website Sources Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Today we learn about a really late library book, an creative way to move beavers, and a strange link between Thanksgiving and Loch Ness. Show Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/2" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sources</a></li> </ul> Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Episode 2: Library Fines, Parachuting Beavers, and a Sea Serpent Mystery

Today's journey through the world of weird will visit a snail-racing championship, uncover a hoax that captured the imagination of millions, and recount the theft of one of history's most famous paintings. Show Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird">Website</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/1">Sources</a></li> </ul> Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com">Grim & Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Today's journey through the world of weird will visit a snail-racing championship, uncover a hoax that captured the imagination of millions, and recount the theft of one of history's most famous paintings. Show Links Website Sources Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Today's journey through the world of weird will visit a snail-racing championship, uncover a hoax that captured the imagination of millions, and recount the theft of one of history's most famous paintings. Show Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weird" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.grimandmild.com/weirdsources/1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sources</a></li> </ul> Credits Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grim &amp; Mild</a> team, and audio production from Otis Gray.

Episode 1: Snail Racing, Moon Hoax, and a Stolen Masterpiece

Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale. Because everyone needs a little weird in their life!

Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale. Because everyone needs a little weird in their life!

Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke"

Your weekly guide to all the weird things that have happened in our world—both yesterday and today. Each week, we take a short tour of the strangest news from around the world, dip into wild historical events from the past, and explore one larger tale that's sure to leave you shaking your head. Hosted by Aaron Mahnke.

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