The Absurd

We’re starting off this week with a bizarre tale of what a convicted murderer did to try to get out of his prison sentence. Next we’ll look at the perilous voyage of the Newfoundland based Neptune II, in which the ship was battered by storms and went horribly off course. Mel will then tell us about a Chinese man who swallowed a steel chopstick and was in his throat for eight years. Lastly, we’ll talk about the Overtoun bridge in Scotland, where at least 50 dogs have jumped off a bridge, many to their deaths, for reasons no one knows.

First and foremost, that ultra-annoying background hiss is gone! Now, this week we’re starting off with a story out of Kenya where a Chinese man was arrested trying to smuggle 2,000 ants in his luggage. Then Mel will take us to Malta where we’ll learn about a very bizarre case in which a German teen went missing, but was then found under strange circumstances. Next, Rod will tell us about the sad case of Rhana Haruna, whose strange medical condition had her family carry her in a bowl. Last, the unfortunate story of a man who due to a back injury, started orgasming 100 times a day.

No one likes a colonoscopy, but they are an important procedure in the early detection of cancer. Sometimes though, other things are found. Next, we’ll learn about the deadliest blizzard in known history, in which 4,000 people were killed. Mel will then tell us about a Japanese man who was so determined to solve the murder of his wife, that he continued to rent the unaltered apartment in which she was killed. Lastly, we’ll learn about 20 camels which were disqualified from a camel beauty contest, and why they were disqualified.

Michael Phillips is looking to secure a title that most me would eschew as he seeks to prove that he does in fact have the smallest penis on earth. We’ll then learn about Felix Gretarsson who suffered a terrible accident in which he had to have both arms amputated. But this story has a happy ending though. The human body is truly amazing. We’ll take a little look at some various absurd facts about our bodies. Finally, we’ll learn about Andrew Giddens, who was trapped for days in sand up to his chest.

Starting off this episode with the harrowing tale of 4-year-old Karina Chikitova who was lost in the Siberian wilderness with her dog Naida. Then we’ll learn about a family in Australia who received a $6,258 (AUD) fine for not wearing a seatbelt. Thing is, this happened after their car was stolen. Mel will then tell us about an unlicensed hypnotherapist who may well be behind the unexpected deaths of several young people. Lastly, we’ll talk about the sad story of Marie Joseph who drowned in her local community pool. But that’s not the worst of it.

This week, we’ll start off in Indonesia, where a rather macabre holiday to celebrate the local people’s ancestors. Next, we’ll learn about a Welsh woman tho took a rather … gassy revenge. There are many types of mushrooms. Some are delicious, and some are deadly. The type in this story causes a very specific type of hallucination. Lastly, we’ll go to Argentina where dozens of people were bitten by piranha (in the Parana River) despite no swimming signs.

Mel will start us off this week with a crazy party drink that turned out to be incredibly dangerous. Next, Rod will tell us about a truly horrifying case of suicide at a Pennsylvania Olive Garden. Then we’ll learn about a woman who broke into people homes … to clean them. Lastly, we’ll go to Afghanistan to learn about some absurd laws that have been enacted against women and girls.

Today we’ll start with a trip to Texas where a man was shot to death for not sharing his fries. Then a somewhat local story from back in the 90’s where six teenage boys disappeared without a trace. Next, we’ll meet Helen Hulick, a genuine champion of women’s rights who stood up for women who didn’t want to wear dresses all the time. Lastly, we’ll learn about a man in France who went to the hospital where staff found an artillery shell lodged in his rectum.

In 2011 Steve Carter found out he was a missing child. He found an age-progression image through missing children. We will then meet a woman in Thailand who has double-downed on love. Next, we’ll learn the truly harrowing tale of 11-year-old, Terry Jo Duperrault, who found herself adrift in the Atlantic after a terrifying night on her family's boat. Lastly, we will look at a new study which says that smelling your own gas may help to prevent, and even undo Alzheimer’s.

Starting off with the brutal and amazing survival story of 15-year-old Mary Vincent who, after being attacked and mutilated, survived through sheer will. Next, Mel will tell us about the bizarre disappearance and unsolved death of Josh Maddux. Rod will then take us down to Antarctica where a Soviet doctor had to perform surgery on himself. Lastly, ever felt like someone is right behind you, but when you turn, there’s no one there? Well in fact there is, and it’s you.