This week we dive into the truth behind the ghost story of a headless women in Kentucky. We discuss who Pearl Bryan was, her murder, how the some of the mystery was solved and what remains unsolved. We also get mad at 19th century men and go on a lot of tangents. We may even learn about Ohio geography!

Please be aware that some of the topics in this episode not be for everyone. Feel free to enjoy a different one of our episodes.

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This week we head north to Canada to find out if the township of Wilno, Canada's oldest polish settlement, has vampires like the stories say. We learn about how this story got started, the people that live in Wilno, what makes someone a vampire and how to defeat these types of vampire. 

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Correction: her name was Sarah Baartman, I made a typo in my notes when I typed it out.

Today we uncover the dark history of experimental medicine and how much of our current medical knowledge comes from the involuntary sacrifices of minority communities. We dive into the disturbing beginnings of modern gynecology, the theft and display of bodies, and how the medical system is still full of inequity today.

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This week we celebrate one year of What About Weird by discussing some of our favorite legends from our home states with our buddies Greg and Dan from Greg's Cryptid Corner. We talk a lot about hell and xenophobia, we find out why Dan goes through so many pants, who of us is haunted, and which cryptids are to blame for what. 

Please go check out Greg's Cryptid Corner wherever you get your podcasts.

And if you haven't already please follow us and give us a review as it helps the algorithm quite a bit! If you have a personal weird story or topic suggestion please DM us on Instagram or Bluesky or send us an email at [email protected]

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Today, Feb 2nd 2026, is our one year podcast anniversary!

So we're posting a few minutes of bloopers from 2025.

We will be celebrating officially with a one year local lore special featuring some very special guests on Feb 8th.

Stayed tuned!

This week we hop in the creek to look for a real life north Carolina legend. We learn some science, some folk lore, and discuss what makes something a cryptid. We might even learn a thing or two about baseball!

Also, it's pronounced "Lie-comb-ing". IYKYK

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This week we go off the rails while we test weird jerky and our knowledge of the last years worth of What About Weird episodes. Can we stomach alligator jerky? Can we remember the names of anyone in the episodes we covered? Doubtful, but the only way to find out is to listen. 

You may hear a few animal noises in place of people's names for privacy reasons. The 2025 episode quiz starts at minute 17 if you want to pause after each question is read and see if you can get the right answer.

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And thank you are so much for an amazing 2025!

You thought you heard enough about fungi? Well you were wrong. This week join us on a journey to discover some radiotrophic fungi at the Chernobyl reactor site, a pesky fungus that invades your face, a beautiful parasitic flower that feeds off of its fungus friends, and a hallucinogenic mushroom that gives a whole new meaning to our Christmas traditions.

Have a Happy Holiday season and we will see you in the new year!

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This week we talk about a not so little creature that put the town of Churubusco on the map. We prepare you for reptile trivia night, hear how monster hunters affect the local agricultural community and one man's obsessive quest to capture the beast

...As well as learn about how not to catch turtles.

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This week we hit the road and go on an adventure. Join us as we go to mammoth cave (can you tell we like mammoth cave yet), explore Chicago, try to use library resources, get spooked, visit the Mothman museum and much more. Maybe if you are lucky we will teach you the secrets of cornhenge... probably not though. 

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