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Waywut7 Christmas Horror Movies You Won’t Believe Exist (But They Absolutely Do)This week on Waywut, Darrell and Jason unwrap the strangest corner of holiday cinema: Christmas horror movies—the ones you didn’t know existed, but absolutely do.From a family-friendly killer shark, to a zombie Christmas musical, a Home Alone–style psychological nightmare, evil Finnish Santa lore, wrestling Santa from hell, and even a short film about killer Christmas trees, this episode proves that nothing is safe during the holidays.Darrell breaks down his personal favorites while Jason mostly just wants nudity and chaos. Along the way, they talk bad movies, cult classics, streaming services, and wh...
2025-12-2338 min
WaywutScratchers and Scandals: Inside the Hidden Money, Myths, and Mismanagement of the Texas LotteryA sharp, funny deep dive into the hidden mechanics, shady loopholes, and broken promises behind the Texas Lottery — from billion-dollar sales to the 2025 shutdown of the Lottery Commission. If you’ve ever scratched a ticket or wondered where the money really goes, this episode pulls back the curtain.Everyone dreams of winning big, but what if the lottery isn’t what it seems? In this episode of Scratchers and Scandals, Jason and Darrell dig into the surprising truth behind the Texas Lottery — from billion-dollar sales and broken promises about education funding to vending machines, online ticket l...
2025-12-1639 min
WaywutThe Science of Hating Stuff: Misophonia and Weird Aversions ExplainedMisophonia, Sensory Aversions & Self-Diagnosis Rants: Why Brains Hate Noises, Textures & Fake DisordersIn this hilarious psychology-comedy episode of Waywut Podcast, host Darrell dives deep into the science of hating stuff—exploring strange aversions like breaking up over too many rings, onion texture nightmares, sandpaper goosebumps, and metallic screeches that trigger rage. We unpack misophonia (sound triggers that spark fight-or-flight), misokinesia (movement annoyances like fidgeting), and brain theories on why normal quirks get mislabeled as autism or ADD via Google searches. Plus, rants on self-diagnosis culture, sensory processing tests, and when it's actually a disorder (spoiler: mo...
2025-12-0944 min
WaywutAnimal Jailbreak: Wild Zoo Escapes That Defied the Odds – Gorillas, Monkeys, Flamingos & More Break Free!Ever wondered what happens when clever animals turn the tables on their zookeepers? In this episode of Waywut, hosts Jason and Darrell dive into the wild world of animal jailbreaks—true stories of gorillas, monkeys, flamingos, sea lions, cobras, and an infamous orangutan who just couldn't be contained.From a gorilla's daring wall vaults and moat swings to a flock of monkeys causing chaos in 1930s New York, and a flamingo that evaded capture for 17 years (earning the nickname Pink Floyd), these tales of ingenuity and escape will have you laughing and saying "Wa...
2025-12-0242 min
WaywutAshes to Trash, Dust to Dump: True Crime Horror Stories from America's Shadiest Funeral HomesShocking Scandals of Fake Ashes, Rotting Corpses, and Mishandled Infant RemainsIn this chilling true crime episode of Waywut, hosts Darrell and Jason pull back the curtain on the funeral industry's darkest secrets. Darrell unleashes a no-holds-barred rant on why funerals suck—preachers turning services into sleazy recruitment pitches, forced sadness, and more—drawing from personal gripes like Jason's dad's botched eulogy.Then, we dive deep into jaw-dropping real scandals: Kentucky's Cloverport and Ratterman homes swapping ashes for dirt and running 290 illegal cremations; shady owner Anthony Oxendine's trail of unclaimed remains at Spring Vall...
2025-11-2542 min
WaywutWide World of Weirdo Sports: 3rd Period - Brutal Fights, Underwater Mayhem & Car CombatItaly turns soccer into a fistfight. Japan fields 300-player battles over a flagpole. And Russia decided curling wasn’t dangerous enough—so they added cars.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason return for Wide World of Weirdo Sports: 3rd Period, taking you ringside for the wildest “sports” ever created. From Calcio Storico’s brutal street brawls to Underwater Hockey’s soggy insanity, Car Curling’s frozen chaos, Bo Taoshi’s human avalanches, and CarJitsu’s seatbelt chokeholds, every segment is a perfect mix of history, pain, and dumb genius.Along the way, the guys riff on dad l...
2025-11-1838 min
WaywutThe Lee Family Haunting: Lee Family's $30K Ghost Nightmare (True 90s Paranormal Story) They spent $30K proving ghosts WEREN’T real… and the FBI laughed. In 1991, the Lee family moved into a millionaire log cabin in Colorado’s Black Forest — and the house turned into a haunted laser-tag arena. Lights zip like drunk fireflies Ghost faces photobomb EVERY roll of film Chemical stench that scorches eyeballs Roof-stomping, chain-rattling, 3 AM orchestra music They blew $30K (90s life savings) on cams, PIs, alarms. Cops ghosted them after 60 calls. Sightings TV caught cold spots + orbs on their own gear. A state senator begged the FBI — got laughed off. Darrell...
2025-11-1147 min
WaywutFeeling Lucky: Luck, Superstitions & Wild Survival Stories Ever wonder why we rub slot machines with “ball essence” or hunt four-leaf clovers? Jason and Darrell dive into the science (and nonsense) of luck — from casino rituals and lucky charms (horseshoes, rabbit feet, red strings) to insane survival tales: the flight attendant who fell 33,000 feet without a parachute and lived, the park ranger struck by lightning SEVEN times, and the “world’s unluckiest man” who dodged death… mostly. Packed with craps table disasters, poker bad-beat rants, and laugh-out-loud tangents (yes, horse socks are real), this episode asks: Is luck real, or just a cosmic joke? 🎰...
2025-11-0439 min
WaywutThe Mystery that Haunts I-20: Brandi WellsBrandi Wells: The Night She Vanished 24-year-old Brandi Wells walked into a Longview, TX nightclub alone on Aug 2, 2006—security swiped her ID at 10:30pm. She asked strangers for gas money, left solo around midnight… and was never seen again. Her car turned up 5 days later on I-20 with her purse inside—but the wrong cell phone and zero fuel checks by police.Darrell rips into the botched investigation:Day 1–5: Texas trooper finds the car, sees purse/ID/phone, radios nothing, adds gas, drives it off. Evidence gone.6 weeks wasted: Cops blast CCTV of the wrong woman on TV be...
2025-10-2844 min
Waywut100th Episode Random-Palooza: Movie Theaters, Schools, and Hot TakesEpisode 100: Darrell and Jason throw polite structure out the window and tackle why movie theaters are struggling, whether college is still worth it, and how school testing screwed education. Expect opinion, personal stories, and blunt solutions — zero compilation, all original ranting.It’s Waywut Episode 100 — no fluff, no “best of” montage, just Darrell and Jason riffing straight from the brain. In this one they rant and debate real-world stuff: how movie theaters died (and how — if ever — they might come back), premium experiences vs. product quality, the streaming / VOD pipeline and subscription models, whether modern school curricu...
2025-10-2149 min
WaywutTheories for a Sleepless NightDarrell drags Jason down a 3 a.m. rabbit hole of mind-bending thought experiments that’ll keep you staring at the ceiling. From “Did the universe pop into existence 5 minutes ago with fake memories?” to “Are you the only real mind in a world of NPCs?” — these aren’t crackpot conspiracies, they’re philosophical gut-punches backed by real science and math. We unpack:Bertrand Russell’s 5-Minute Universe – can you prove anything happened before now?Solipsism – what if everyone else is just programmed?Poincaré Recurrence – will this exact podcast replay in a googol years?Quantum Immortality – did you already die… in another...
2025-10-1439 min
WaywutAntarctica: The Icy Unknown - Secrets Beneath the IceAntarctica — one of the most mysterious places on Earth. It’s a frozen desert bigger than the U.S. and Mexico combined, yet it sparks more wild theories than any other spot on the planet.In this episode, Darrell and Jason break down the strangest claims about what’s really hiding under all that ice — from “ice walls” and hollow Earth entrances to rumored underground facilities and UFO sightings caught on satellite images. They dig into what’s actually known, what’s exaggerated, and why Antarctica attracts so much speculation in the first place.It’s weird history, c...
2025-10-0736 min
WaywutWitches Be Crazy: Witchcraft, Crime, and Spells Gone WrongSome people blame bad luck on curses, others blame it on witches. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive into the bizarre overlap between witchcraft and crime.Darrell starts with his own childhood brush with magic, a stolen spell book, and a love spell that didn’t quite work out. From there, the rabbit hole gets darker:A self-proclaimed Satanist whose “protection spell” ended in tragedy in Sioux City, IowaA Canadian woman who poisoned her husband with an antifreeze “potion” while mixing in witch ritualsA coven in Illinois that tried to lift a supposed hex with v...
2025-09-3039 min
WaywutRest Stop - Road-trip pit stops: unsolved murders, violent attacks, and survival tips from real rest-stop crimes.Jason and Darrell dig into the dark side of highway rest areas — from unsolved 1970s cases to violent attacks in 2025 — and argue about whether you should ever stop, and whether you should be armed when you do.Rest stops: safe havens or danger zones? On this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell start with road-trip banter and quickly pivot to a deep, fact-forward look at crimes tied to highway rest areas — unsolved homicides from the 1970s, the Blind River killings, a torso dumped at a Missouri rest area, and a string of violent attacks in 2025 (Arkans...
2025-09-2336 min
WaywutWorld’s Biggest Buzzkills - The people who censored movies, ruined fries, and tried to kill video games.Meet the fun police of history — from Hollywood censors to fast food crusaders to the lawyer who wanted Grand Theft Auto banned.Some people dedicate their lives to creating. Others dedicate their lives to ruining the fun for everyone else.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason break down history’s biggest buzzkills — the people who censored movies, ruined McDonald’s fries, and even tried to kill video games.We cover:Joseph Breen and the Hays Code, Hollywood’s morality police 🎬Phil Sokolof, the millionaire who pressured McDonald’s to ditch beef t...
2025-09-1646 min
WaywutWorld's Biggest Buzzkills: The people who censored movies, ruined fries, and tried to kill video games.Meet the fun police of history — from Hollywood censors to fast food crusaders to the lawyer who wanted Grand Theft Auto banned.Some people dedicate their lives to creating. Others dedicate their lives to ruining the fun for everyone else.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason break down history’s biggest buzzkills — the people who censored movies, ruined McDonald’s fries, and even tried to kill video games.We cover:Joseph Breen and the Hays Code, Hollywood’s morality police 🎬Phil Sokolof, the millionaire who pressured McDonald’s to ditch beef t...
2025-09-1646 min
WaywutSick of the Lies: The scams, lies, and tragedies behind fake sickness.What happens when sickness becomes a scam? Waywut dives into fake cancer cures, medical fraud, and the disturbing world of Munchausen lies.What happens when sickness becomes a con? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the shocking world of Munchausen lies — from fake cancer cures to mothers who put their children in danger for sympathy, attention, and money.Highlights include:Belle Gibson, the influencer who faked brain cancer and cashed inEllen Roop Jones, a Texas nurse who poisoned her own daughter for donationsLacey Spears, the mommy blogger whose lies tu...
2025-09-0938 min
WaywutCrimes of the Fart - When Letting One Rip Turns Into a Police ReportWhat happens when a fart lands you in handcuffs? This week, Waywut dives into the ridiculous true stories of people arrested, fined, and humiliated for breaking wind in the wrong place at the wrong time.You’ve heard of petty crimes, but what about stinky ones? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason break down the unbelievable true stories of people who turned gas into chaos. From Florida to Scotland to Austria, we’re covering the arrests, fines, and fights that started with nothing more than a fart.Highlights include:Darrell’s hist...
2025-09-0234 min
WaywutLights! Camera! Waywut! - Uncovering Hollywood's Hidden Sounds & Post-Credit Secrets!Join Jason and Darrell on "Waywut" as they pull back the curtain on movie magic in "Lights Camera Waywut"! Discover the fascinating secrets behind iconic, reused Hollywood sound effects like the "Wilhelm Scream," "Howie Scream," and "Castle Thunder" that you've heard countless times but never noticed. This episode also dives into the surprising origin of post-credit scenes and reveals fun behind-the-scenes film facts. Perfect for cinephiles, movie buffs, and anyone curious about the unseen world of film production. Tune in to Waywut for more rabbit hole dives into pop culture, true crime, and...
2025-08-2643 min
WaywutFounding Failure: Michael Oliver - The Man Who Tried to Create His Own Country!Join Jason and Darrell on "Waywut" as they uncover the extraordinary true story of Michael Oliver, a visionary libertarian who attempted to establish his own sovereign nation, the Republic of Minerva. This episode delves into Oliver's audacious plan to build an island from scratch on the Minerva Reefs near Tonga, driven by his unique vision for a new country free from government overreach. Discover the challenges he faced, the political intrigue, and the ultimate failure of this incredible micronation project. Perfect for listeners interested in political history, epic fails, utopian experiments, and fascinating true stories.
2025-08-2039 min
WaywutNaughty By Nature - Deep Cuts: You Won't Believe What These Animals REALLY Do!Dive into the wildest corners of the animal kingdom with Jason and Darrell on "Waywut," your weekly verbal doubletake. This episode, "Deep Cuts," is the latest installment in Jason's "Naughty By Nature" series, exploring the shocking and unexpected side of wildlife.Prepare to be astonished as we uncover truly bizarre animal facts, from the predatory habits of squirrels that will change how you see them forever, to the unsettling, unique procreation of the Suriname Toad (fair warning for those with trypophobia!). If you're fascinated by weird animals, unbelievable nature stories, and facts that...
2025-08-1232 min
WaywutMind and Body: Really...WTF - Cognitive Chaos and Strange Human GlitchesYour brain is supposed to help you—but sometimes it acts more like a drunken co-pilot yelling bad advice from the passenger seat.In this episode of Waywut, Jason breaks down the bizarre ways our minds betray us—from anxiety-inducing thought patterns to rare physical conditions that sound like comic book origin stories. It’s part psychology, part personal confessional, part "what is wrong with us?"Inside:The call of the void: why your brain suggests jumping off cliffsClassic mental traps like catastrophizing, mind reading, and “should” statementsThe emotional sabotage of blushingStrange-but-real disorders like webbed toe...
2025-07-2941 min
Waywut15 Minute Countdown to Doom: When Fame Implodes SpectacularlyWe’ve all heard that fame is fleeting—but in some cases, it’s also fatal to your career, your mind, and your public reputation.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell takes us on a fiery countdown through stories of people who flew too close to the fame spotlight and got absolutely scorched. From MySpace era icons to late-night infomercial legends, child actors, cults, conspiracy rants, lawsuits, and total personal meltdowns—this is the dark side of your “15 minutes.”We cover:Tila Tequila: the rise from reality TV star to internet infamyVince Offer (ShamWow guy): lawsui...
2025-07-2241 min
WaywutA Little Shrinking Science: How Your Food Might Be Messing With Your ManhoodFrom plastic to soy, we dig into the science of chemical shrinkage—no, seriously.Can your diet actually shrink your junk? You’ve heard the rumors about Mountain Dew and orange soda, but there might be more truth to those jokes than we ever realized.In this very Waywut episode, Darrell takes us on a hilarious, mildly horrifying tour through the world of endocrine disruptors—the chemicals in plastics, food packaging, and even your broccoli that could be quietly affecting testosterone, estrogen, and yeah… size.We get into:What phthalates and BPA really d...
2025-07-0833 min
WaywutLaughing Over Letters: CAPTCHA, NASA, and SCUBA Might Not Mean What You ThinkThink you know what acronyms mean? Think again. And while we’re at it, let’s talk about why English is so broken it needs a patch update.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell unravel the messy, absurd world of English spelling, acronym nonsense, and language quirks that don’t make any logical sense—but we still use them every day. From CAPTCHA and NASA to SPF and SCUBA, the duo digs into what these letters actually stand for (you’ll be surprised), and why the rules of English feel like they were written during a bar figh...
2025-07-0143 min
WaywutIn the Shadows of Fame: Celebrity Car Wrecks - When Fame Meets Fatal MistakesWhat happens when a famous person causes a fatal accident? Too often, not nearly enough.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore a disturbing pattern of celebrity-involved car wrecks that ended in tragedy—and the wildly inconsistent legal outcomes that followed. Some cases resulted in prison time. Others were quietly settled with little media coverage. But all of them ask the same question: Does fame buy forgiveness?🚗 Inside this episode:Matthew Broderick’s fatal crash in Ireland—and the bizarre aftermathAmy Locane’s long legal battle and repeated sentencingRebecca Gayheart and the devastating...
2025-06-2431 min
WaywutCartoon Conspiracy Theories 2 - Cartoon Fan Theories: Hidden Death, Apocalypse, and Possibly PurgatoryWhat if Toy Story 3 is a Holocaust metaphor? What if Ed, Edd n Eddy are trapped in limbo? What if The Flintstones are living in a post-nuclear wasteland?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive into the internet’s wildest fan theories about beloved cartoons—and whether there's any chance they hold up under scrutiny. From bizarre symbolism to retro-futuristic dystopias, this episode explores the dark and often ridiculous interpretations of shows you probably grew up with.🌀 Inside This Episode:Snow White as an allegory for addiction and psychological collapseCars takes place after h...
2025-06-1735 min
WaywutYou're Fired! - The Strangest (and Stupidest) Reasons People Got CannedFrom pizza box insults to monkey-related misconduct, this episode of Waywut dives into the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable ways people have been fired from their jobs. Darrell and Jason break down true stories of absurd workplace firings, both deserved and totally unjust, including a few that sound more like sitcom plots than real life.In this episode:🧢 A guy gets caught at a baseball game while calling in sick🍕 A delivery driver leaves a very NSFW message in a customer’s pizza box✈️ A flight attendant rage-quits using the intercom—and the emergency slide🏦 A bank employee rob...
2025-05-2738 min
WaywutIs There an Alien Base in New Mexico? - Genetic Experiments, Secret Tunnels, and the Dulce ConspiracyTucked under a remote mesa in New Mexico, some people believe there’s a secret underground facility where aliens and humans work side-by-side—conducting genetic experiments, mind control trials, and worse.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore the strange and unsettling legend of Dulce Base, a rumored alien facility deep beneath the desert near the Colorado border. Theories include: mutilated cattle, grey aliens and reptilians, human experimentation, secret treaties, and a violent shootout between U.S. military forces and extraterrestrial beings.You’ll also hear about Paul Bennewitz, the man who kicked off mu...
2025-05-2033 min
WaywutCheating: 101: Dares, Test Rings, and the Wildest Academic ScandalsFrom a $1 dare to jump out of a classroom window to orchestrating a full-scale cheating operation that changed school policy—this Waywut episode dives headfirst into the strange, stupid, and strategic world of cheating.Darrell and Jason kick things off with their own high school misadventures, including a cigarette stunt on a school bus and a rogue answer key that spiraled out of control. Then it gets bigger: military academies, Ivy League coverups, teachers fixing standardized tests, and students who used Bluetooth earpieces, fake arms, and ChatGPT to game the system.If you ever thought ch...
2025-05-1337 min
WaywutPrint, Publish, Pardon: The Reporter Who Set Them FreeIn this episode of Waywut, we uncover the incredible true story of Pete Shellem, an investigative journalist who helped free multiple wrongfully convicted individuals from prison. From exposing prosecutorial misconduct and junk forensic science to unraveling coerced confessions and botched police work, Shellem’s reporting led to real justice in a system stacked against the innocent.Hosts Darrell and Jason explore Shellem’s biggest cases—including the exonerations of Steven Crawford, Barry Laughman, and Patricia Carbone—and how his relentless pursuit of truth made him a quiet hero of modern journalism. If you're interested in true cri...
2025-05-0633 min
WaywutPremature Deathbed Confessions– Deathbed Secrets That Came Too EarlySome people wait a lifetime to confess. These folks should’ve waited just a little longer.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell uncover three wild cases of deathbed confessions that weren’t actually deathbeds. From a man who admitted to murder and then got better, to a convict who unintentionally solved a cold case, and a lifelong lie that tore a marriage apart, this episode explores what happens when secrets escape too soon.🧠 Inside This Episode:A supposed “final confession” to murder that led to police reopening a case—because the man didn’t dieA p...
2025-03-2543 min
WaywutPranks Gone Wild: Deadly Pranks, SWAT Raids, and the Cake IncidentWhen does a prank stop being funny and start becoming a criminal case?In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore the world of pranks that went way too far—from childhood stunts gone sideways to headline-making disasters. With stories that include a fake murder on Halloween, a chainsaw-wielding teacher, a prank robbery that ended in tragedy, and a SWAT team called in over a video game, this episode proves that not all jokes land the way you think they will.🎭 Inside This Episode:The prank that led to a city-wide blackoutA dad who s...
2025-03-1842 min
WaywutBigfoot, Aliens, and a Volcano! Oh My – A Skeptical Look at the Paranormal on Mount AdamsIn this explosive episode of WayWut, we challenge your cozy notions of friendly extraterrestrials and gentle Sasquatch. Host Darrell kicks off with a no-nonsense, pessimistic take on alien encounters and Bigfoot sightings: prepare for exploitation, not enlightenment, and understand why he'd shoot first and ask questions later if faced with a cryptid. We dive into the practical (and darkly humorous) realities of proving such an encounter, including what happens if the government tries to silence you!Then, our journey takes us to the infamous Mount Adams in Washington State – an active volcano and a notorious hotbed for UF...
2025-03-1134 min
WaywutThe Heistory of Heists: Gold, Diamonds, and the Greatest Art Theft in HistorySome heists are so bold, they sound like fiction—until you realize they really happened.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell break down three of the most unbelievable real-life robberies in history. These weren’t smash-and-grab jobs—these were strategic, highly planned operations involving millions in gold, rare paintings, and elite security systems that still got bypassed.💼 Inside This Episode:The Brinks-Mat robbery: over $100 million in gold bars stolen from a vault in LondonThe Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: 13 pieces of priceless art taken in one night—none recoveredThe Antwerp Diamond Heist: a multi-mil...
2025-03-0439 min
WaywutSore Loser Hall of Shame: When Competition Turns CriminalEveryone’s lost before—but not everyone takes it well.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore the unhinged world of sore losers, where frustration turns into fists, arrests, and in some cases… tragedy. From game night meltdowns to real-life crimes sparked by a single loss, this episode dives into the psychology of losing—and the damage it can do.🎮 Inside This Episode:A childhood story involving a Nintendo controller to the skullA pick-up basketball game that turned into a violent assaultThe dark outcome of a Madden tournament in FloridaEscape room grudges and blown b...
2025-02-2542 min
WaywutWide World of Weirdo Sports 2nd Quarter: Slap Fights, Toe Wrestling, and the Weirdest Sports You’ve Never PlayedIn this chaotic sequel to their first deep dive into bizarre athletic events, Jason and Darrell return with even weirder, rougher, and more ridiculous sports from around the world.From eye-rupturing slap contests to shin-kicking, this episode explores the competitions you didn’t know existed—and now can’t unhear.🥊 Inside This Episode:The sport of slap fighting—and the injury that ended a guy’s eyelidKabaddi: India’s strange and intense tag-like national pastimeShin kicking, where training involves literally toughening your legs with hammersCompetitive toe wrestling (yes, people break toes doing it)Fireball soccer in Indon...
2025-02-1842 min
WaywutChilling True Coma Stories: Comas, False Lives, and Locked-In MindsWhat if you woke up from a coma with memories of a life you never lived? Or worse—what if you never really left?In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore real coma survival stories, including cases where people woke up convinced they were spies, teenagers, or completely different people. Others experienced “locked-in syndrome”—fully aware of everything around them but unable to move or speak.🧠 Inside This Episode:The man who thought he was a secret agent with a private jetMothers who didn’t recognize their kids and believed they were still in high...
2025-02-1137 min
WaywutFatal Emotions: Death by Emotion - Can You Really Die From Heartbreak or Laughter?Is it possible to die from a broken heart? Can extreme fear actually kill you? And has anyone ever laughed themselves to death?In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore the science, medicine, and mystery behind emotional overload—and whether your own feelings could take you out. From broken heart syndrome to scared-to-death cases and documented laughter fatalities, they break down the truth, the myths, and the truly bizarre.💔 Inside This Episode:How real is “broken heart syndrome”—and who’s most at risk?Medical cases of people collapsing from fear, grief, and joyWhat h...
2025-02-0438 min
WaywutStrange Stats and Deadly Data: Serial Killer Stats, Rat Rankings, and the Apocalypse by AntsThink statistics are boring? Not these.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason serve up a wild round of bizarre statistics—from which U.S. states produced the most serial killers to why ants might outlive us all. It’s an unhinged data dump full of serial murder, suicidal industries, failed myths, and enough weird facts to ruin your next dinner party.📊 Inside This Episode:Why the full moon madness theory doesn’t hold upWhich states lead the country in serial killers (both in total and per capita)The real truth about the “dentist sui...
2025-01-2849 min
WaywutHistory in Color: Radium Girls, Agent Orange, and the Color of CatastropheThey told the workers it was safe. They knew it wasn’t.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell uncover some of the most chilling and outrageous moments in toxic history—from glow-in-the-dark dial painters to chemical warfare coverups and TNT factory disasters that turned entire communities yellow.🧪 Inside This Episode:The Radium Girls: young women told to lip-point radioactive paint—and what happened when their jaws fell offThe Canary Girls: TNT factory workers in WWI Britain whose bodies turned yellow (and sometimes their babies did too)Agent Orange: how a deadly herbicide used in V...
2025-01-2134 min
WaywutNuclear Butterfingers 2: International Boogaloo - Sequels, Nukes, and One Very Confused FishermanWhat do bad movie sequels and Cold War nuclear accidents have in common? Absolutely nothing—but we’re doing both anyway.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell kicks things off with a fiery takedown of lazy Hollywood sequels that ruin good stories (Joker 2, Star Wars, we're looking at you). Then Jason dives into a series of jaw-dropping real-world military incidents involving lost nuclear bombs, international confusion, and one Spanish fisherman who tried to cash in.💣 Inside This Episode:Why sequels often ruin beloved characters—and why Hollywood can’t stopA U.S. bomber drops a hydrogen...
2025-01-1451 min
WaywutCaddo Lake: Ghosts, Bigfoot, and Airbnb Regret - Caddo Lake Gets WeirdIt was supposed to be a relaxing East Texas getaway. Instead, it turned into a haunted swamp tour, cryptid argument, and cursed Airbnb with no AC.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell visit Caddo Lake, the only natural lake in Texas—and apparently the home of ghost brides, Bigfoot sightings, and suspiciously nice boat decks. From the legend of the Weeping Woman to cryptid tour guides named Captain Ron, it’s a weird mix of folklore, hot weather, and absolute nonsense.💀 Inside This Episode:Caddo Lake’s long history and strange paranormal reputatio...
2025-01-1144 min
WaywutSubterranean Suburbs: Underground Cities, Luxury Bunkers, and Real Estate MadnessWhat do an Australian mining town, a Star Wars filming location, and a failed Texas doomsday compound have in common?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason go deep—literally—into the world of underground living, both brilliant and bonkers. From Coober Pedy, where residents beat 120° heat by moving underground, to Matmata, Tunisia, a cave-dwelling village turned tourist trap, to Trident Lakes, a luxury bunker project that promised end-of-days prep with fountains and polo fields before collapsing in fraud charges, this episode has it all.🌍 Inside This Episode:Coober Pedy, Australia: the opal-mining desert t...
2025-01-0743 min
WaywutNaughty By Nature: Detachable Arms, Pee Rituals, and Duck ChaosThink humans have strange dating habits? You haven’t seen what nature is up to.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell dig deep into the weirdest and most unsettling mating behaviors in the animal kingdom. From octopuses that lose body parts in the name of love to ducks with spiral-shaped nightmares, this episode covers the gross, awkward, and downright terrifying ways animals reproduce.🧬 Inside This Episode:Octopuses that detach and deliver their mating armGiraffes that test fertility by tasting peePorcupines with high-pressure urine courtshipCross-dressing birds that sneak past the competitionDucks with bizarre anato...
2024-12-3135 min
WaywutGeometry of Terror - The Triangle Episode: Vanishing Pilots, Haunted Forests, and Other StuffForget just the Bermuda Triangle—turns out the world is full of mysterious triangles that seem to attract UFO sightings, plane crashes, ghost encounters, and ancient stone structures for no clear reason.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the world’s creepiest geographic zones, from Massachusetts to Michigan to Nevada, each one full of legends, disappearances, and paranormal lore. Some are tourist traps. Others might be something more.🔺 Inside This Episode:Bridgewater Triangle: cult activity, haunted woods, and Pukwudgie sightingsBennington Triangle: hikers vanish without a trace in VermontLake Michigan Triangle: shipwrecks, strange...
2024-12-2350 min
WaywutHave a Waywut Christmas: Magic Mushrooms, Mariah Carey, and the War on EggnogIs Santa Claus based on a mushroom trip? Should “Baby It’s Cold Outside” still be played? And who actually likes eggnog?In this Christmas episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell take on the strange traditions, awkward songs, chaotic shopping habits, and trippy theories that make the holiday season one of the weirdest cultural events of the year.🎄 Inside this episode:The controversial history of classic Christmas songsWhy “Baby It’s Cold Outside” sparked a modern debateSanta’s possible origins in psychedelic mushrooms and Siberian ritualsBlack Friday stories that make The Purge seem calmEggnog: holiday classic o...
2024-12-1740 min
WaywutThere Ghosts the Neighborhood: Ghosts, Sinkholes, and the Texas Haunted House LawsuitWhat happens when your new home comes with unmarked graves, ghost sightings, electrical chaos, and vanishing shoes?In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell dig into the real-life nightmare of a Texas subdivision built on top of a forgotten cemetery—where the residents didn’t stay buried and the courts didn’t seem to care.👻 Inside This Episode:The story of Betty and Charlie Williams, whose graves were disturbed—then ignoredSinkholes, haunted pools, whispering voices, and spirit sabotageA lawsuit that should’ve been a slam dunk... and somehow wasn’tDarrell’s own personal ghost stories (in...
2024-12-1339 min
WaywutWide World of Weirdo Sports: Ferrets in Your Pants, Chess Boxing & Other Strange Sports Wiffle ball, chess boxing, underwater ironing, and a sport where people shove ferrets into their pants? In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell dive headfirst into the weirdest competitions from around the world—some hilarious, some terrifying, and a few that make you wonder what the hell is wrong with people.From beer-league nostalgia to Afghanistan’s national goat-dragging sport, this episode blends sports history, bizarre traditions, and total absurdity in classic Waywut fashion.🏆 Inside this episode:The legend of White Trash Express and backyard tournament gloryChess boxing: equal parts brain and brawlExtreme ironing...
2024-12-1038 min
WaywutDeath By Nutshot: Real Stories of Fatal Groin TraumaYou’ve heard the jokes, you’ve seen the memes—but what happens when a hit to the groin actually turns deadly?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the real-life cases where a shot to the balls led to death. These aren’t urban legends—these are verified reports of birthday party chaos, market violence, and psychiatric facility incidents that ended in shocking and tragic ways.🩺 What’s Inside:A birthday celebration in Ohio with a fatal endingA street-side argument in China that escalated into sudden deathA hospital assault in Spain involving menta...
2024-12-0633 min
WaywutRepurposed Inventions: WD-40, Play-Doh, and Other Inventions That Weren’t Supposed to Be ThisEver wonder what WD-40 was really made for? Or why Play-Doh started as wallpaper cleaner? In this trivia-packed episode of Waywut, Jason challenges Darrell to guess the original, often ridiculous, and occasionally NSFW purposes of the world’s most familiar products.From medical side effects that turned into billion-dollar industries to failed inventions that accidentally became household staples, this episode is full of fun facts, awkward answers, and unbelievable true stories.🧪 Inside this episode:WD-40’s Cold War military originsHow Listerine once treated way too many things (none of them well)Viagra, Botox, and Astrogl...
2024-12-0343 min
WaywutDIA: America's Weirdest Airport: Underground Tunnels, Lizard People, and the Masonic MysteryWhat if the weirdest airport in America wasn’t just weird—but hiding something massive underneath?In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell unpack the long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport (DIA)—a facility with bizarre design choices, a creepy time capsule, and more than enough symbolism and secrecy to set off every red flag.From the New World Airport Commission plaque to mysterious underground tunnels, Freemason cornerstones, and even rumors of alien bunkers, DIA has become a conspiracy icon for good reason—and the deeper you dig, the stranger it gets.🛫 Insi...
2024-11-2948 min
WaywutMind and Body: WTF? - Poop Chills, Goosebumps, and Brain Glitches: Your Body Is a FreakshowFrom random chills on the toilet to the urge to drive off a bridge for no reason, your body and brain are constantly throwing out bizarre signals—and in this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell try to explain (and survive) them.This is your deep, weird, and hilarious dive into the science behind strange human behavior, including déjà vu, earworms, goosebumps, and the dreaded vagus nerve drop. You’ll leave with more questions than answers—and probably a little discomfort.🧠 Inside this episode:The weird genetic lottery: webbed toes, double crowns, and unexplained...
2024-11-2637 min
WaywutBuild-A-Criminal - Mark DeFriest: The Genius Florida Locked AwayHe built zip guns out of pens. Picked locks with paperclips. Escaped prison repeatedly. And spent over 30 years behind bars—many of them in solitary confinement—for crimes that started with taking tools his dying father left him.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason tell the unbelievable and infuriating true story of Mark DeFriest, a brilliant but mentally unwell inventor whose mind made him a legend—and a target. Branded “The Houdini of Florida,” DeFriest became a one-man rebellion against a broken justice system that seemed more interested in punishment than understanding.🧠 Inside this episode...
2024-11-2256 min
WaywutWaywut MC: History of Motorcycle Clubs - Outlaws, Veterans, and the Real History Behind the LeatherFrom WWII vets on Harleys to 1% biker gangs feared around the world, this episode of Waywut takes you on a deep ride into the chaotic, fascinating world of motorcycle clubs.Darrell and Jason explore the true roots of MCs, how post-war culture shaped a rebellious brotherhood, and how the outlaw image evolved into full-on criminal empires—with a few surprising detours into biker activism and pop-culture myth-making.🛠️ Inside this episode:The history of motorcycle clubs and their connection to war veteransThe origins of the “1%er” label and the rise of outlaw MCsProfiles of the “Big Four”: He...
2024-11-1934 min
WaywutNuclear Butterfingers: Broken Arrow Files - America's Accidental Nuclear Bombings and Lost NukesWhat happens when the most powerful weapons ever created are involved in clumsy accidents? In this episode of Waywut, we explore the shocking history of "Broken Arrow" incidents—the U.S. military's official code for accidents involving American nuclear weapons. Since 1950, there have been 32 publicly known cases where nuclear weapons have been accidentally dropped, fired, lost, or stolen.Join us as we uncover the declassified stories of these terrifying mishaps on American soil:New Mexico, 1957: A B-47 bomber is on its final approach to Kirtland Air Force Base when a hydrogen bomb breaks loose in...
2024-11-1549 min
WaywutTomb of the Unknown Soldier: Unwavering DutyThis episode of Waywut delves into the profound history and solemn traditions surrounding one of America's most sacred sites: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Your host, Jason, explores the origins of this monument at Arlington National Cemetery, established to serve as a symbolic grave for all unidentified U.S. service members.We uncover the story of how the first Unknown Soldier from World War I was chosen in 1921, a selection made by the highly decorated Sgt. Edward F. Younger. The discussion also covers the crypts for the Unknowns from World War II and the...
2024-11-1135 min
WaywutThe Hidden Documentary- Conspiracy of Silence: The Documentary That VanishedIn 1994, a documentary was produced to expose an alleged child trafficking ring involving politicians, law enforcement, and elite power brokers. The network that paid for it? Buried it.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive into the chilling true story of Conspiracy of Silence—a documentary so damning that the Discovery Channel pulled it before it could ever air. What followed was a web of missing evidence, destroyed documentation, and high-profile silence surrounding the Franklin Credit Union scandal.🕵️♂️ Inside this episode:How a $500,000 documentary was buried days before broadcastAllegations connecting Boys Town, powerful busi...
2024-11-0844 min
WaywutMusophobia 2: The RATurn - Rats That Save Lives, Destroy Sanity, and Still Creep Us OutIn this sequel to Waywut’s rat-infested deep dive, Jason returns to the subject of musophobia—the fear of rats—with a reluctant attempt to be fair. Because as disgusting as rats may be, they’ve also done a surprising amount of good for humanity… and that just makes things more complicated.From landmine detection to tuberculosis screening, rats have found their way into medicine, history, and even hero status. But does any of that redeem their creepy little hands and cold dead eyes? Jason's not convinced—Darrell definitely is.🐀 Inside this episode:The strange ways ra...
2024-11-0539 min
WaywutTestimony of the Dead: Ghost Testimony, Suspicious Death, and a Missing RaftWhat happens when a man goes missing, the story keeps changing, and the only one talking… might be a ghost?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason examine the strange and unsolved 1995 death of David Chase, who vanished in Colorado after a normal day ended in a mystery. The official story? He jumped into an icy river with a raft and was never seen alive again. The actual story? Way more complicated—and deeply bizarre.🔍 Inside this episode:Shifting witness accounts, a missing raft, and a bar tab with no timelineA private investigator who cla...
2024-10-3133 min
WaywutConspiracy Corner with Jason: Apollo 18, Pizzagate, and Popcorn InjuriesSome conspiracy theories are fun. Some are weird. And some are just stupid—and dangerous.In this episode of Waywut, Jason takes on some of the most infamous and illogical conspiracy theories that have ever infected the internet. From fake moon missions to a pizza place panic fueled by Reddit, they explore how misinformation spirals into chaos, and how some people just shouldn’t be allowed near a whiteboard.🚨 What’s inside:The theory behind Apollo 18—and why “found footage” doesn’t equal factPizzagate: the conspiracy that literally sent a guy into a pizzeria with a gunCrisis...
2024-10-2947 min
WaywutAccidental Bond Villain, Thomas Midgley: The Man Who Poisoned the World – TwiceHe wasn’t trying to destroy the planet—he just accidentally did it. Twice.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell tells Jason the unbelievable true story of Thomas Midgley Jr., an American inventor whose legacy includes two of the most environmentally catastrophic creations in human history: leaded gasoline and CFCs (Freon).Midgley was hailed as a genius… until people realized he’d unleashed mass lead poisoning and helped punch a hole in the ozone layer. And just when you think his story can’t get darker, his final invention—meant to help him get out of bed—liter...
2024-10-2546 min
WaywutTexas Flexes - Texas vs. Everyone: BBQ, Buc-ee’s, and Bragging RightsTexas doesn’t think it’s better than you—it knows it is. In this unapologetically loud episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell dive into the size, swagger, and cultural chaos that defines the Lone Star State.From ridiculous state pride to ridiculously good BBQ, from sports meltdowns to giant gas stations, this episode asks one question: Is Texas the best… or just the biggest and boldest at yelling about it?🗺️ Inside this episode:Stats that explain why it takes a full day to drive across TexasWhy Buc-ee’s is a cult with brisket and 70 gas pump...
2024-10-2247 min
WaywutUSA v MLK: Government Involvement, Suppressed Evidence, and the Verdict You Never Heard Was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated by a lone gunman… or was it a coordinated cover-up involving the U.S. government?In this powerful episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive deep into the official narrative of MLK’s death—and the overwhelming evidence that suggests it didn’t happen the way we were told. From FBI harassment campaigns to a 1999 civil trial that found government agencies liable in a wrongful death lawsuit, this episode is part history lesson, part exposé.📜 What you’ll hear:The decades-long FBI campaign to discredit, blackmail, and silence Dr. Ki...
2024-10-1837 min
WaywutYou Want to Celebrate That???: Weirdest Festivals on Earth: Flaming Fireballs, Flying Cheese & the Parade of PenisesFrom dodging flaming projectiles in El Salvador to chasing cheese down a vertical hill in England—and yes, parading 6-foot phallic shrines in Japan—this episode of Waywut takes you on a wild, hilarious, and occasionally dangerous tour of the world’s strangest festivals.Darrell and Jason break down real-life global traditions that range from wholesome to “what the hell is happening” with classic Waywut commentary, awkward memories, and one epic side rant about stoner drum circles and flying ham.🎪 Inside this episode:La Tomatina (Spain): Thousands of people hurling tomatoes in a messy, slippery free...
2024-10-1539 min
WaywutGreat Perverts in History: Famous Historical Perverts: Gandhi, Chaplin, and the Guy Who Wrote Fart SonnetsThink history is full of noble heroes? Think again. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason take a hilariously dark dive into the secret kinks, obsessions, and uncomfortable truths behind some of the world’s most famous historical figures.From literary legends with bizarre fetishes to world leaders whose “purity tests” raise serious ethical alarms, this episode is packed with true stories that textbooks politely leave out.🕵️♂️ Inside:The Romanian scientist who nearly died over and over again—on purpose—for a study on asphyxiation that seems a bit too thoroughJames Joyce, author of Ulysses, who was d...
2024-10-1142 min
WaywutThere's Insurance for That!: Weird Insurance Policies, Celebrity Body Parts, and the Gap ScamEver feel like your insurance company is scamming you? You're probably right. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason go on a full-blown rant about the confusing, frustrating, and often absurd world of insurance coverage.From real-life homeowners and car insurance nightmares to celebrities insuring their smiles, legs, and butts, this episode explores the bizarre ways people (and companies) try to manage risk—sometimes with ghost policies and alien abduction clauses.🧾 What you’ll hear:A real rant about being penalized for saving money on homeowners insuranceWhy some insurers won’t cover properties in “disas...
2024-10-0944 min
WaywutKiller Crocs: Gustav the Killer Croc, Saltwater Monsters, and Why Nature Wants You DeadWhat happens when nature stops pretending it’s your friend? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive into the terrifying world of crocodile attacks, including real-life survival stories, outrageous deaths, and the haunting legacy of one of the most infamous crocodiles in history: Gustav.🐊 Inside this episode:The true story of Gustav, a Nile crocodile blamed for more than 300 deaths in BurundiWhy saltwater crocodiles are considered the most dangerous reptiles on EarthA tourist who swam with crocs after watching Crocodile Dundee—and didn’t make itA harrowing 22-hour standoff between survivors and a massive croc in a...
2024-10-0435 min
WaywutCartoon Conspiracy Theories: Mental Health in Winnie-the-Pooh, Homer’s Coma, and the Scooby-Doo Class WarAre your favorite childhood cartoons hiding dark secrets? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason break down the most bizarre, disturbing, and mind-blowing cartoon conspiracy theories circulating online—and add a few of their own.From Winnie-the-Pooh characters representing mental health disorders to the theory that Homer Simpson has been in a coma since 1993, and a Scooby-Doo class warfare breakdown that flips the whole show upside down—this episode is packed with nostalgia, psychology, and signature Waywut chaos.🎨 Inside this episode:Winnie-the-Pooh: ADHD, OCD, depression, and more hidden in the Hundred Acre WoodSpongeBob SquareP...
2024-10-0243 min
WaywutWild Heroes - Nature’s Plot Twists: Animals That Saved the DayCan a lion stop a kidnapping? Can a turtle carry a shipwreck survivor? Can a sea lion rescue someone who jumped off a bridge?In this wild and surprisingly heartwarming episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore real-life stories of animals stepping in at just the right moment—with results that range from heroic to downright bizarre.🦁 🐢 🦭 Featured stories include:A 12-year-old girl in Ethiopia rescued by a pride of lionsA shipwreck survivor who stayed afloat by holding on to a sea turtleA man who jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge—and stayed alive thanks to a s...
2024-09-2835 min
WaywutEverything About Beer: Stolen Planes, Shoeys, and Legendary HangoversFrom ancient brewing traditions to chugging competitions, vomit stories, and one of the wildest “hold my beer” moments in history, this episode of Waywut is a no-holds-barred celebration (and roast) of beer culture.Darrell and Jason explore the bizarre rituals, questionable records, and legendary drinkers who’ve helped make beer one of the world’s most beloved—and abused—beverages.🍺 In this episode:The science and difference between ales, lagers, and beer hybridsThe insane true story of Tommy Fitz, a man who stole a plane and landed it in front of a bar… just to win a betThe o...
2024-09-2436 min
WaywutCoroner For Sale: Possible Cover-Ups and the Deaths That Don’t Add UpWho gets to decide how someone died—and what happens when they get it wrong?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the shocking flaws in America’s coroner system, where cause-of-death rulings are often made by elected officials with zero medical training. Through two real-life cases that raise serious questions, this episode digs into how politics, conflicts of interest, and sloppy investigations can distort the truth.🕵️♂️ Featured stories:The suspicious death of Michelle O’Connell, found with her partner’s service weapon in a case full of inconsistencies and ignored evidenceThe baffling death of E...
2024-09-2149 min
WaywutVacation A No Go - Cursed, Forbidden, and Deadly: Vacation Destinations You Should Never VisitPlanning your next trip? You might want to avoid these spots. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore some of the most dangerous, cursed, and straight-up bizarre travel destinations on Earth.From tribal islands that kill on sight, to ghost towns filled with dark energy and alien hotspots in the Mexican desert, this episode is your funny-yet-freaky guide to places that should stay off your bucket list.🌍 You’ll hear about:North Sentinel Island, home to a protected tribe that violently rejects outsidersThe tragic story of John Chau, a missionary who ignored every...
2024-09-1836 min
WaywutSinkholes, God's Delete Button – The Terrifying Natural PhenomenaImagine walking down a road or relaxing at home when all of a sudden the ground beneath you is gone. It may seem farfetched, but Darrell goes over too many instances of this happening. If you are feeling particularly unlucky, listen to this and learn it could be much worse. Imagine being swallowed by the Earth while lying in bed—or falling through a sidewalk straight into a pit full of rats. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the most shocking and terrifying real-life sinkhole disasters ever recorded.From Florida to Israel, th...
2024-09-1434 min
WaywutAn Idiot's Guide to Idioms: Bite the Bullet, Cold Turkey, and Other Idioms You’re Totally MisusingEver say “bite the bullet,” “cold turkey,” or “mind your P’s and Q’s” and wonder where the hell that actually came from? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason take a deep dive into the surprisingly dark and hilarious history behind common idioms—those everyday sayings that don’t make much sense until you learn their origins.🧠 This episode includes:The disturbing medical history behind bite the bulletWhat cold turkey has to do with drug withdrawalWhy mind your P’s and Q’s might have started in an 18th-century pubThe myth behind raining cats and dogsA breakdown of...
2024-09-1135 min
WaywutHometown Psycho - The Eyeball Killer: Charles Albright’s Childhood, Crimes, and Creepy CollectionWhat turns a quiet kid into a killer obsessed with eyeballs? In this dark and disturbing episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive into the twisted backstory of Charles Albright, better known as the Eyeball Killer—a man who terrorized Dallas in the 1990s and left behind a string of brutal murders with one horrifying signature.But this episode goes deeper than the headlines. We explore:Albright’s bizarre childhood, overbearing adoptive mother, and early signs of psychological damageHis strange obsession with taxidermy, fake eyeballs, and dead birds with button eyesForged school records, criminal fraud, and earl...
2024-09-0449 min
WaywutGenericide: Say My Name - When Brand Names Become the Only Names We UseEver ask for a Kleenex instead of a tissue? Google something instead of searching online? That’s called genericide—when a trademarked brand name becomes so popular, it turns into the generic word for the product itself.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason unpack the strange, hilarious, and occasionally tragic stories of brands that became victims of their own success.🧻 Inside this episode:The real stories behind Kleenex, Band-Aid, Frisbee, Jacuzzi, Hacky Sack, and moreA game show-style quiz to separate real brand names from generic fakesHow companies fight to keep their trademarks legally...
2024-08-3148 min
WaywutTime Traveling Attorney - Chrononauts, Government Portals, and the Time Barack Obama Went to MarsDid the U.S. government secretly train children to teleport, time travel, and visit Mars—with Barack Obama? According to Andrew Basiago, yes. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason unpack one of the wildest conspiracy theories of all time: Project Pegasus.Basiago claims he was recruited into a secret program that used teleportation technology, time-traveling chronovisors, and dimensional portals to send him (and other kids) across time and space. Oh, and he also says he’s seen dinosaurs, met Abraham Lincoln, and went to Mars with a young Obama.🌀 Inside this episode:The Chr...
2024-08-2847 min
WaywutMusophobia - Rats, Phobias, and the Grossest Survival Story You’ve Ever HeardAre rats just misunderstood… or pure nightmare fuel? In this episode of Waywut, Jason digs into the creepy, disgusting, and sometimes oddly impressive world of rats, phobias, and the things we fear most.From ancient torture methods to modern psychological studies, they explore what makes rats so deeply unsettling—and how their survival skills have earned them both admiration and horror.🐀 You’ll hear about:Real phobias of rats and how Fear Factor made them worseA scientific experiment where rats treaded water for 60 hoursSewer rats, toilet invaders, and tails that double as cooling systemsChildhood trauma in...
2024-08-2138 min
WaywutEffed D A: A Dark History of Drugs, Death, and Corporate ControlWhat does “FDA approved” really mean? In this eye-opening and darkly hilarious episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason take a deep dive into the shocking—and often deadly—failures of the Food and Drug Administration.From overlooked safety trials to outright corporate capture, this episode unpacks how the FDA transformed from a watchdog agency into a rubber stamp for Big Pharma.💊 Topics include:The FDA’s early mission and how it was quietly sold outHow user fees allowed pharmaceutical companies to help fund their own drug approvalsThe horrifyingly short clinical trial that helped greenlight OxyContinViox...
2024-08-1433 min
WaywutUh Oh, It Ain't My Fault: The Umpire's Story & The Weight of BlameIn this episode of WayWut, "Uh Oh, It Ain't My Fault," join us for a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of baseball umpires and the universal human tendency to shift blame. Jason shares his candid, firsthand experiences on the diamond, from hilarious encounters with overzealous parents in T-ball to heated confrontations with players and coaches in competitive leagues. Discover why umpires so frequently become the convenient scapegoats for team losses and how they navigate immense pressure, even when calls are clear.The discussion then broadens to explore historical examples of scapegoating, with a particular focus on...
2024-08-0740 min
WaywutWhat in the Heck is Lemuria? - Lost continent, Psychic egg people, Crystal cities under Mount Shasta - Welcome to Lemuria.Lemuria was supposed to explain why lemur fossils showed up in India and Madagascar—but instead, it exploded into one of the weirdest fake history stories of all time.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell walks Jason through the bizarre evolution of Lemuria—a totally imaginary sunken continent that somehow became the foundation for spiritual cults, crystal-based religions, and 15-foot-tall egg-born super beings who allegedly live under Mount Shasta.We’re talking:1800s scientists making wild guesses with zero evidenceTheosophy and the “Root Races” theory that merged fake science with mystical racismThe Lemurian Fellowship, a real gro...
2024-07-3145 min
WaywutWaywut the Hell Does that Mean? Jason vs Gen Z: A mail feud, bad knees, and slang that breaks his brain.In this episode of Waywut, Jason takes the mic solo for another installment of The Life of Donkey, and it’s a full-blown midlife unraveling—with guest appearances from his coffee creamer, his mailbox nemesis, and his own kids translating modern slang.What starts as a list of “I think I’m getting old” symptoms (joint pain, coffee loyalty, favorite mugs, mystery back pops) quickly spirals into:A six-month feud with a mail carrier, complete with surveillance and passive-aggressive notesA Gen Z slang decoding session, featuring Jason’s teenage kids translating phrases like “slay,” “bussin,” “sus,” and “low-key glow-up”And...
2024-07-2445 min
WaywutLet's Find Some Treasure: From outlaw loot to Civil War gold—real treasure legends still waiting to be found.In this light-hearted but curiosity-fueled episode of Waywut, Darrell digs up the truth behind real-life treasure stories hiding in plain sight across the United States. These aren't myths or movie plots—these are actual historical treasure hunts that might still pay off today.🧭 You’ll hear about:The Beale Ciphers: Three coded messages from the 1800s allegedly leading to a fortune buried in Virginia. Only one has ever been solved—using the Declaration of Independence.Jesse James’ hidden loot in Oklahoma: Snowed-in in the Keechi Hills, his gang buried Mexican gold, and not all of it was recover...
2024-07-1637 min
WaywutLegal Laughs: Divorces, wills, and last requests—when people get legal, things get personal.In this episode of Waywut, Jason takes us into the wild world of real legal documents that are anything but professional. Whether it’s a petty divorce petition from an angry lawyer, a last will written in blood, or billionaires playing favorites with their final fortunes—this episode is a journey through courtroom chaos and postmortem punchlines.🧾 What’s Inside:A furious divorce filing from 1985, handwritten by an attorney who had plenty to sayWills with rock band requests, satanic doodles, and instructions written in bloodBillionaires leaving millions to dogs, strangers, or nobody for almost a centuryOne will that...
2024-07-0943 min
WaywutHold Your Breath - Killer Fogs, Volcanic Ash & the Air That Took People OutSometimes, the most dangerous thing around you isn’t a storm or a serial killer—it’s the air itself.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell walks us through several terrifying real-life events where people looked out their windows and saw nothing but thick, choking fog—and didn’t realize they were breathing in death. From factory towns to volcano fallout, we explore the moments when the atmosphere turned into an invisible threat.Included:Belgium, 1930: A quiet town suddenly goes eerily silent… and stays that wayDenora, Pennsylvania: Four days of trapped smog take down dozens of pe...
2024-07-0333 min
WaywutPredict This! - Simpsons Prophecies, Psychic Nonsense & the Power of CoincidenceCan a cartoon really predict the future? Did Nostradamus actually see World War II coming? Or are we just really good at connecting random dots?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dig into some of the most talked-about predictions of all time—from The Simpsons and psychic hotlines to medieval poetry that’s somehow supposed to explain Twitter and Tesla.Topics include:The truth behind famous Simpsons “predictions”Cybertruck vs. Homer’s dream carCold reads, psychic scams, and how fortune tellers get away with itNostradamus: the king of vague quatrainsGolden Corral lawsuits, Florida py...
2024-06-2658 min
WaywutTGIF Where are they now? - Billionaires, Burnouts & Bob Saget Gone WildTGIF Flashback – Where Are the Stars of '90s Friday Nights Now?TGIF ruled the 90s. You sat down with your family, the TV served up Full House, Family Matters, Perfect Strangers—and everything felt right. But where did everyone go when the laugh tracks stopped?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dig into what happened to the stars of TGIF after the spotlight faded. Some went corporate. Some went weird. Some… ended up in movies titled Kung Fu and T**ies*. (Not a joke.)We talk:Bob Saget’s dark com...
2024-06-1944 min
WaywutPlayhouse to the Bighouse: Kids Who Kill and the Systems That Let Them GoCan a 10-year-old be a murderer? What about a serial killer at 8? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell explores the dark, deeply unsettling world of juvenile murderers—kids who didn’t just snap, but planned, carried out, and sometimes even bragged about brutal killings.We cover:Anton Wood, who shot a man at age 10Alyssa Bustamante, who wrote in her diary about killing a 9-year-old “just to see what it felt like”Jasmine Richardson, who helped her older boyfriend murder her entire familyCraig Price, the Rhode Island teen serial killerMary Bell, who was released and given a new id...
2024-06-1249 min
WaywutNo Justice in Arkansas: The Boys on the Tracks & the Cover-Up That FollowedIn 1987, two teenage boys—Don Henry and Kevin Ives—were found dead on railroad tracks in Arkansas. Authorities called it an accident. They said the boys smoked 20 joints and fell asleep. That was their story.The truth? They were murdered. And nearly every part of the investigation was either botched, buried, or actively covered up.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell walks us through a case where:A coroner lied under oathA drug drop tied to Mena Airport went ignoredWitnesses kept dying—one was found burned, another stabbed, others “suicided”Files were stolen, photos went missi...
2024-06-0538 min
WaywutThe Mandela Effect: Did Reality Just Blink?You remember the Berenstein Bears, not Berenstain. You could swear Sinbad played a genie. And the Monopoly guy? Of course he had a monocle. Right?In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell take a chaotic trip into the world of false memories, collective delusions, and possibly... alternate timelines. Welcome to the Mandela Effect, where your childhood memories and pop culture references go to die—or at least get re-spelled.This episode covers:The “Shazam” movie that never existedStar Wars quotes everyone gets wrongFruit of the Loom’s missing cornucopiaOscar Mayer vs. Oscar MeyerMemory gaps, co...
2024-05-2839 min
WaywutMount Shasta - Volcano, Bigfoot & a Mysterious DisappearanceMount Shasta: a beautiful, snow-capped volcano tucked into Northern California—or a magnet for missing people, ancient civilizations, crystal-powered spaceships, and government coverups?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the wild intersection of science and conspiracy behind one of the strangest places in North America. You'll get:A crash course in pyroclastic flows, Lahars, and supervolcano dangerThe bizarre disappearance of a 1930s prospector who claimed to find giantsLemurians (yes, those Lemurians) and their secret underground cityBigfoot sightings with a twistUFOs, UAPs, and lenticular clouds that might not be clouds at allCrystal trains, 300-year-old hi...
2024-05-2242 min
WaywutEating Challenges: Open Up - Buffets, Bellyaches, and Competitive Food MayhemGet ready to open wide—because this week on Waywut, we’re talking about legendary eating challenges, buffet gluttony, and the strange subculture of competitive consumption. Hosts Darrell and Jason take a full-belly dive into their own teenage buffet conquests, Texas all-you-can-eat haunts like Pancho’s and CiCi’s, and the modern-day madness of Major League Eating. From steak-stacking marathons to Joey Chestnut’s hot dog reign, we explore the hilarious highs and stomach-churning lows of eating to excess. Whether you're into food challenges, absurd records, or gut-busting memories, this episode serves up a hearty portion of humor with a side of
2024-05-1544 min
WaywutJohn Wilkes Booth at Large: Conspiracy, Identity, and a Mummified MysteryDid John Wilkes Booth really die in that burning Virginia barn? Or did he escape justice and die under a different name in Texas?In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the long-running conspiracy theory that Lincoln’s assassin survived and lived out his days under an alias—culminating in a deathbed confession, a carnival mummy, and a whole lot of questions the government never seemed interested in answering.This story has it all: 🕵️♂️ A shadowy escape 📜 A mummified body displayed in carnivals 🔍 DNA mysteries and denied exhumation requests
2024-05-0837 min
WaywutFeats of Intoxicated Athleticism: 100 Beers, Crack Slides, and Drunk Home Runs – When Athletes Played IntoxicatedCan drugs or alcohol actually improve athletic performance? Probably not. But these legendary stories might make you wonder.In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive into the unbelievable world of athletes who performed while intoxicated—and in some cases, better than ever. From major league baseball players sneaking substances into stadiums, to wrestling icons with bottomless beer tolerance, this episode covers the blurry (and sometimes brilliant) overlap between performance and poor decisions.🍻 Inside This Episode:Wade Boggs drinks over 100 beers and still goes 3-for-5Babe Ruth out-drinks an entire team and shows up to...
2024-05-0143 min
WaywutHellhole, USA: The Town That’s Been on Fire for 60+ YearsWelcome to Centralia, Pennsylvania—a town that’s been literally on fire since 1962.In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell dig into one of the strangest and most overlooked environmental disasters in U.S. history: the Centralia mine fire. It started as a simple landfill burn and turned into a permanent underground blaze that forced nearly the entire town to evacuate. Streets collapsed, gas filled basements, and decades later… the fire is still burning.🔥 What you’ll hear in this episode:How a landfill fire accidentally ignited an abandoned coal mineWhy state and federal att...
2024-04-2435 min
WaywutStanley Cup Shenanigans: Dallas Stars, Pantera, and the Wildest Trophy Party EverThe Stanley Cup has been peed in, lost in canals, and used as a baby baptism bowl. Jason celebrates the 1999 Dallas Stars win and uncovers wild Stanley Cup misadventures — from Pantera goal songs to players kicking it into canals. Brett Hull’s skate was not in the crease. 1999 Stars beat Sabres in triple OT Cup used as dog bowl, urinal, baby font Lost in canal, left on roadside Darrell remembers Trail Dust watch parties. Jason wants White Trash Express wiffle ball reunion. Squirrel vs. Dunky — who wins? Timestamps (Apple/Spotify/Overcast): 00:00 Intro...
2024-04-1725 min
WaywutThe First Fatal Plane Crashes: Before airlines had safety manuals, they had spectacular failuresWooden planes + gasoline = fiery death in 1908. Darrell rants about fat-guy plane seats, then dives into the first fatal plane crashes — from a 1908 army demo to a 1913 Italian fireball that roasted passengers alive for several minutes. 1908: Orville Wright’s passenger dies in crash 1913: Italian dirigible burns mid-air Passengers cooked alive in wooden fuselages Jason jokes about prairie women on wings. Darrell hates reclining seats and swamp ass. At least planes aren’t made of kindling anymore. Timestamps (Apple/Spotify/Overcast): 00:00 Intro & Plane Seat Rant • 01:18 Fat Man Problems • 03:28 Recliner Rage • 05:12 First Fatal Crash (1908) • 10:45 Italian Dirigi...
2024-04-1725 min
WaywutCrazy Mascots: From Trash Pandas to Rumble PoniesWhy are the LA Lakers named after lakes… in a desert?Jason drags Darrell down the rabbit hole of insane high school & pro mascots — from Somali Pirates to Oolala French Ticklers. No water in Crandall, Texas, but we’re the Pirates. Waywut?LA Lakers: Minnesota import (land of 10,000 lakes)UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs: Students voted it inYuba College 49ers: Gold Rush feverDarrell recalls falling asleep with pizza in his mouth after learning “Circle of Death.” Jason wants a skinny Somali pirate with an AK. Look at me — I win football now.Timesta...
2024-04-1040 min