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Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 19: So you be bangin’ huh?In this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini-Weird episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from a highway mozzarella mishap to inflatable crocodiles protesting a wedding. Then, Haley shares the survivor story of a lifeguard who was impaled by a beach umbrella, and Harmony shares the eerie story of a hiker who watched his son fall from a 120-foot cliff. And Haley closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring some naughty bears!Resources:https://onemileatatime.com/news/united-airlines-sued-kicking-wrong-asian-woman-off-flight/https://local12.com/news/na...2025-07-2331 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird19: Listener Stories!It’s time to read some very weird listener stories! A phantom horse haunts England’s cliffs. A dead grandma calls from her grave. A stained‑glass vase explodes with no warning. A house’s intercom squawks by itself. A DOT crew has a front row seat to a crime scene unfolding. And a silent, slate‑gray triangle UAP hovers over the Adirondacks. This episode of the podcast goes from goosebumps to jaw‑drops in minutes.Thank you to all our wonderful listeners for writing in! 2025-07-1648 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 18: Machetes, Ducks, & Urine, Oh My!Weird News Mini-Episode: Urine-Wielding Criminals, Duck Attacks, and Bigfoot for WeedThis week on Make It Weird—everything from a SWAT standoff with a machete man on a gas station roof (complete with airborne piss) to a Muscovy duck biting a man into the hospital. Plus:Prince William's billionaire friend dies from swallowing a beeA Tesla fire disintegrates boneA man discovers he’s married... without knowing itBigfoot sightings = weed discounts?Ozzy Osbourne sells his DNA in Liquid Death cansBarcelona turns water guns into...2025-07-0925 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird18: The Pride Episode!In this unapologetically queer and delightfully informative Pride special, Harmony and Haley dive headfirst into the weirdest (and gayest) rabbit holes imaginable. Discover the story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker, the badass psychologist who proved homosexuality wasn't a mental illness. Trace the wild, ancient, and surprisingly well-documented history of strap-ons, from carved rocks to 1960s puppeteers. And yes, we go there—Greek dildos, lesbian carabiners, and horny Neanderthals.It’s unfiltered, it’s chaotic, it’s hilarious—and it’s a big gay celebration of queer history, weird facts, and sex-positive storytelling.Resources:https://ww...2025-07-021h 05Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 17: Haley Doesn’t Like Limp BizkitHarmony and Haley bring you the only news that actually matters: meth-smoking raccoons, shrimp conspiracies, plane chaos, and a Coke tattoo that deserves public shame. This is your biweekly dive into the wonderfully weird world we live in.Resources:https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/europe/carlo-acutis-canonization-date-announced-intl-scli?Date=20250613&Profile=CNN,CNN+International&utm_content=1749809470&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK5LLtjbGNrArkstWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEej_jtmPmijMWI7qwog7e68P7XauGsZIiGxWHVVFaJ0wqj1TOevITW5JK9wJU_aem_Y_3MtKBvVppNE3JVh1hPRghttps://medium.com/@hrnews1/blackrock-is-suing-unitedhealth-for-giving-too-much-care-to-patients-after-the-ceo-was-murdered-4af185038a62https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/06/06...2025-06-2533 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird17: Guests Shane Rogers & Duncan MacEwan of Midnight Facts for InsomniacsWhen Weird Meets Wiser: A Crossover with Midnight Facts for Insomniacs! From starting a show in a Prius to deep dives on cults, foreskins, and Rasputin’s (maybe) preserved parts... this episode is equal parts wild, weird, and wonderful. Featuring guests Shane Rogers & Duncan MacEwan, and talking all things Darwin Awards, dead kids (oops), ghosts, flat earth, and the world’s smallest violin.2025-06-1847 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 16: DeservedIn this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini-Weird episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from Diddy diddling another famous rapper’s Christmas, to a surprise 4D Final Destination screening. Then, Harmony informs us of a 200 year old condom on display at a museum in the Netherlands, and Haley shares the unbelievable story of a dead woman’s missing heart. And Harmony closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring an elephant with the munchies!Resources:https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-at...2025-06-1136 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird16: Going Postal, with Teeth - Going Postal / Vagina DentataThis week, in the first half of the episode Haley shares the insane history and lore behind the term “Going Postal”, and in the second half Harmony discusses the feminist folklore known as the Vagina Dentata or toothed vagina!Resources:https://www.12news.com/article/entertainment/movies/going-postal-documentary-video-game-running-with-scissors-tucson/75-32785d99-b59f-4c87-a3e8-d072c19f6b69https://www.horrorgeeklife.com/2023/07/11/postal-1997-game-franchise/https://workplacebullying.org/multi/pdf/uspsarb.pdfhttps://news.usps.com/2025/03/24/usps-is-committed-to-being-a-safe-workplace/https://en.m.wi...2025-06-0454 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 15: Glitter PoopIn this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini-Weird episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from human remains being found near a popstar’s home and a child with a fear of a well known villain from American history. Then, Haley teaches us how glitter is saving the vole population in Wales, and Harmony gives details on the New Orleans prisoner escape. And Haley closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring a feline criminal!Resources:https://www.wfsb.com/2025/05/15/human-remains-found-near-taylor-swifts-rhode-island-mansion-police-say/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKUBltleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjl6xbSV7fRUptjdYWcPrFgMz1bOURj5G-Jc...2025-05-2835 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird15: The Rhythm Got Them - Cindy James / Dancing PlaguesThis week, in the first half of the episode Harmony shares the ridiculous - but true! - story of the Dancing Plague of 1518, and in the second half Haley discusses the terrifying life and unsolved death of Cindy James. Resources:https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220512-the-people-who-danced-themselves-to-death https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_mania https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_plague_of_1518 https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518 https://www.history.com/articles/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518 https://thethreepennyguignol.com/2023/06/18/under-siege-the-troubled-life-and-debated-death-of-cindy-james/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wi...2025-05-211h 08Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 14: If it don’t breaks, you buy itIn this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini-Weird episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from a nude airplane incident to a hiker being airlifted twice. Then, Haley discusses the wild story of a woman who has been missing for 63 years, and Harmony has an update on our beloved Chinese police corgi, Fuzai. And Harmony closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring a dog who had been missing for 529 days!Resourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn7x1e0648zohttps://people.com/woman-traumatized-after-finding-snake-in-her-margarita-at-mexican-restaurant-11722812 https://www...2025-05-1437 minBanned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipBanned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 16.2: Resistance in the Darkn this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16.2 of 1984 by George Orwell. O’Brien lays out the grim reality of resistance, reminding Winston and Julia that their fight is destined to be futile—and deadly. While O’Brien’s warnings cast a shadow over the rebellion, Dan and Jennifer can’t help but feel the trap closing in. Things To Listen For:O’Brien’s stark lesson on resistance and its inevitable consequencesDan’s theory that Winston is falling into a carefully laid trapJennifer’s skepticism about O’Brien’s motives and whether Win...2025-05-1328 minBanned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipBanned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 16.1 - The Brotherhood or the Bait?In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 16 of George Orwell's 1984. O’Brien welcomes Winston and Julia into his inner sanctum, leading to tense revelations about the Brotherhood. Winston’s hopes for resistance are tested as O’Brien asks shocking, morally twisted questions, leaving the pair—and listeners—wondering whether rebellion is worth the cost. Meanwhile, Dan and Jennifer debate the sanity of Winston’s blind trust and why meat modems should never be part of any revolution.Things To Listen For:O’Brien’s eerie power move—turning off the telescreenThe...2025-05-0831 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird14: Two Legged B*tch - Nicolae Ceausescu / Aum ShinrikioThis week, Haley kicks things off with the incredibly disturbing story of Nicolae Ceausescu, a communist leader of Romania with a horrifying track record, and in the second half Harmony shares the shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo: The Japanese cult behind the Tokyo subway sarin gas attack.Resourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/04/ikea-funds-romania-secret-police-communist-erahttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-28-mn-9002-story.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Parliamenthttps://forward.com/culture/2923/the-cold-war-e2-80-99...2025-05-071h 25Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. CensorshipBanned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship1984 | Ch. 15 - She Had a Face Like a Monkey… and Then She Was GoneWinston remembers the moment he stole chocolate from his starving little sister—and the moment she disappeared. Jennifer calls it one of the darkest scenes in the book. Dan agrees, then spirals. Julia calls him a swine. Somewhere between the guilt and the memory, something sticks… and it might be the first time we see what Orwell means by “thoughtcrime.” Also: the proles live free, Jennifer imagines Party-run summer camps, and Robot tells a joke that really shouldn’t land—but kind of does.Things To Listen For:The gut punch of Winston’s chocolate conf...2025-05-0636 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 13: Haley's New GlassesIn this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start things off with our regularly scheduled Headline-A-Thon featuring topics ranging from a barefoot man being choked on a cruise ship to a group of teens being busted for bug trafficking! Then, Haley discusses the crazy story of 6 hospital workers all mysteriously diagnosed with brain tumors, and Harmony shares the story of a paralyzed man who was accused of kicking in a door during a home invasion. And Haley closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring Buford, the super dog!Resourceshttps://abcnews.go.co...2025-04-3036 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird13: Alan Jalapeño - Project Plowshare / Jesus's ForeskinHave you ever wished you could learn about both nuclear excavation AND the holy foreskin in less than 1 hour?! Then this episode is for you! This week, Haley discusses Project Plowshare, a US project aiming to excavate the planet with nuclear weapons, and Harmony discusses something no one asked for, Jesus’ foreskin! & don’t forget - you can watch our video right here on Spotify! Resources:https://www.kveller.com/article/why-do-jews-circumcise/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomchivers/how-many-foreskins-does-one-god-need https://www.medievalists.net/2024/04/holy-fo...2025-04-2354 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 12: Gone GirlsIn this week’s mini episode, we’re ditching the headlines and digging into the new Netflix documentary, Gone Girls, which tells the story of the Long Island serial killer. But don’t worry, we’d never end a Mini episode without our Cutie Pie Corner! Resources:https://www.netflix.com/title/81729869 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zfZM5UBJfcsl66JuVdkaV?si=1b7b851144e1418f https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QjIzv6hnKaYtg8me3bMBd?si=I-VxbcskRfqyfpMjuzEo-A https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/07/travel/galapagos-tortoises-philadelphia-zoo-scli-intl/index.html#:~:text=The%20babies%20are%20the%20offspring,be%20born%20at%20the%20zoo...2025-04-1638 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMake It Weird TrailerIf you're into all things weird (and also enjoy a good laugh), this is the Podcast for you! Each week, hosts Haley and Harmony share new stories and headlines that they find particularly weird like: True Crime, Gross Science, Paranormal & the Occult, Weird History, and so much more. Come make it weird with us! 2025-04-1500 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird12: Slumber Party V2 - Boobs DownIt’s the second part of our Slumber Party special, and this one might be even more ridiculous. Harmony and Haley pull out even more stops for some Slumber Party themed activities, PLUS a joint-story time discussing the very weird (and horrible) subject of LOBOTOMIES. That’s right, we’re talking about putting things in your brain. Resources:https://tidsskriftet.no/en/2022/12/essay/lessons-be-learnt-history-lobotomyhttps://historybones.com/the-lobotomobilehttps://storycorps.org/stories/my-lobotomy/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobotomy https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-a-lobotomy#risks https://gizmodo.com/the-invention-of-lobotomies-is-as-disturbing-as-the-pro-1698879286https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/rosemary...2025-04-091h 24Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 11: SLUMBER PARTY EDITION!!SLUMBER PARTY TIME!! Haley and Harmony pull out all the regular stops for a mini (headline-a-thon, cutie pie corner), BUT it’s a slumber party!! We’ve got skin care, pink cosmos, lip smackers, and honestly some of the best headlines AND big stories we’ve had in a while! This is one you’re going to want to watch the video for.& stay tuned for part 2 of the slumber party next week……Resources:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-pedestrian-run-over-st-james-1.7491149 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/girls-basketball-coach-upstate-new-york-fired-pulling-players-ponytail-rcna197662 https://www.newsweek.com/antarctica-south-africa-scientists-research-base-violence-2045869 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/babysitter-checking-monsters-finds-man-hiding-kansas/ https://www.lati...2025-04-0850 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird11: Satan Pool Stain - Bridgeport Poltergeist / David BowieThis week, in the first half of the episode Harmony shares the spooky story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist, and in the second half Haley dives deep into the life of David Bowie and his obsession with the occult. Resources:The Tape Library https://open.spotify.com/episode/68HUMdgSvbUwa1NyZl1kw3?si=362cd8ae7b0f4d13 https://www.damnedct.com/lindley-street-bridgeport/ https://jimharold.com/supernatural-files-the-true-story-of-the-bridgeport-poltergeist-haunting/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/did-witches-really-attempt-to-steal-david-bowies-semen/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-terrifying-occult-experience-david-bowie-avoid-jimmy-page-for-life/?callback=in&code=ODRMZDY4M2QTM2FIMC0ZNWVHLWFIM2MTMZU0ZJLMYTNMMZEZ&state=a7429c62f2a6457e839ed4...2025-03-271h 26Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 10: Human LarvaeIt’s our 10th Mini episode! In this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini-Weird episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from an impatient (and hairy) Starbucks customer who chose violence to a lobster shaped Louis Vuitton bag worth more than Harmony’s car. Then, Harmony shares the story of a very petty and hilarious race hijinx in the UK, and Haley shares the heartwarming story of people reuniting family photos with victims of natural disasters. And Harmony closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring some very disgustingly cute bugs trying to dis...2025-03-1937 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird10: Clam Syrup? - Clams / Great Molasses FloodIt’s our 10th full episode! In this week’s very special episode, Harmony shares the very tragic (and sticky) story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston, MA, and Haley dives deep (into the ocean) to share some particularly weird and interesting facts about clams (did you know clams have eyes?!). Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood  https://www.history.com/news/the-great-molasses-flood-of-1919  https://woostergeologists.scotblogs.wooster.edu/2015/02/13/woosters-fossil-of-the-week-sponge-and-bivalve-borings-from-the-miocene-of-spain/#:~:text=The%20large%20borings%20were%20produced,this%20is%20a%20lifetime%20occupation. https://medium.com/fossils-et-al/how-tiny-algae-shaped-the-evolution-of-giant-clams-d7617b12df91 https://www.boredpanda.com/clams-measure-water-quality-poland-fat-kathy/ https://irrec.ifas.u...2025-03-121h 13Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 9: Everything is InflatableIn this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini-Weird episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from a meth and tobacco prison canon to a British breastaurant expansion. Then, Haley shares the twists and turns of the new Zizzian cult drama, and Harmony bums everyone out with a particularly gruesome Valentine’s murder. And Haley closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring a very bloated possum!Resources:https://apnews.com/article/scotland-cats-wildlife-186c3c2d2c586a57c831ec4061f246b3https://medium.com/gardening-birding-and-outdoor-adventure/bumblebees-reduce-their-expectations-of-a-reward-when-stressed-out-e311fdc9...2025-03-0550 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird9: The Metal Baby - John Murray Spear / Nazi invasionThis week, in the first half of the episode Harmony shares the story of John Murray Spear and his spiritually powered “God Machine”, and in the second half Haley shares the fascinating - and less well-known WW2 story - of when the nazis invaded Long Island in 1942. Resources:https://www.strange-phenomenon.com/john-murray-spear-transcript  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/571569/spiritualist-god-machine  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Murray_Spear https://www.liherald.com/stories/a-true-long-island-war-story-75-years-ago,92861 https://www.history.com/news/when-the-nazis-invaded-the-hamptons https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Pastorius2025-02-261h 02Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 8: Villain for HireIn this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini-Weird episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, featuring topics ranging from the flooding of a flood museum to cyber-hacking sex toys. Then, Haley discusses the story of South African miners who were trapped underground without food or supplies, and Harmony shares the story of a Canadian butter heist. Harmony then closes out the episode with Cutie Pie Corner featuring an adorable crime-fighting canine. Resources:https://thartribune.com/government-warns-couples-that-sex-toys-remain-a-tempting-target-for-hackers-with-the-potential-to-be-weaponized/https://www.live5news.com/video/2025/01/10/deputy-crashes-patrol-car-while-watching-porn/https://10play.com.au/theproject/articles/penguin-divorce-rates-soar-on-phillip-island/tpa250117olp...2025-02-1930 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird8: Heebie Jeebies - Byford Dolphin Explosion / Lord Timothy DexterIn this week’s full episode, Haley goes into the gruesome details of the Byford Dolphin Incident, a horrific diving accident from 1983. Then, Harmony shares the outlandish story of Lord Timothy Dexter and his bizarre rise to wealth in the early 1800s. And we have a surprise guest joining us to finish out the episode! Resources:https://learnmore.charlestonsouthern.edu/community-views/tragic-lessons-and-impact-the-byford-dolphin-incident.html#immediate-aftermathhttps://www.iflscience.com/the-1983-byford-dolphin-decompression-incident-is-the-worst-diving-accident-in-history-76507#https://dn720006.ca.archive.org/0/items/byford-dolphin/Byford%20Dolphin_text.pdfhttps://www...2025-02-121h 00Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 7: Cockroach in the MicrowaveWeird Wednesday Energy (WWE)! Welcome back to another Mini episode of Make It Weird! Our Headline-A-Thon features topics ranging from jellyfish butts, to chimpanzee synchronized peeing, to killer pigs. Haley then discusses an article where bloodletting is suggested as a cure for citizens with PFAS poisoning, and Harmony shares the story of a very popular plant that smells of rotten flesh. And Haley closes out with an extra crunchy CPC (Cutie Pie Corner). Resources: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/22/nx-s1-5262906/peeing-is-contagious-in-chimpanzees-study-suggests  https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/01/someone-made-a-captcha-where-you-play-doom-on-nightmare-difficulty/  https://www.404media.co/zuckerberg-says-everything-i-say-leaks-in-leaked-meeting-audio/  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan...2025-02-0531 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird7: Make Me Uncomfortable - Francis Glessner Lee / Mary CelesteStarting off the episode, Harmony’s dog, Baby, has something VERY important to say. Haley then tells the story of Frances Glessner Lee, known as the mother of forensic science, and her groundbreaking contributions through the creation of crime scene dioramas. Then, Harmony dives into the enigmatic story of the Mary Celeste, the ghost ship found eerily abandoned in the Atlantic in the late 1800s.Resources:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589871X19301305  https://unfspinnaker.com/90467/features/womens-history-month-spotlight-frances-glessner-lee/  https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2005/09/frances-glessner-lee-html  https://opentextbooks.clemson.edu/sciencetechnologyandsociety/chapter/frances-glessner-lee/  https...2025-01-291h 01Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 6: Birth Control, the Video GameIn this week’s episode, hosts Haley and Harmony start out with the mini-weird exclusive Headline-A-Thon with current event stories ranging from a US court handing money to the wrong plaintiff, to a teenager testing the theory of jawbreakers candy. Harmony then tells the story of Jeffrey Koonce’s wrongful conviction being overturned, and Haley dives into the heavy topic on the forced labor of Alabama prison inmates. And of course, Harmony closes out the episode with this week’s Cutie Pie Corner that is especially cute and heartwarming.  Resources: https://www.reddit.com/r/nottheonion/comment...2025-01-2239 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird6: Chris Hansen, the Cockroach - Paul Bateman / Gisèle PelicotIn this week’s episode, Harmony tells the story of the convicted murderer (and possible serial killer), Paul Bateson, who was cast as an actor in the 1973 movie, The Exorcist. [Trigger warning for topic of sexual abuse during second half of episode] Haley then tells the tragic yet incredibly brave story of Gisèle Pelicot whose husband had been - until now - unknowingly abusing her for over 10 years of their 40 year long marriage.  Resources:https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/was-the-exorcist-set-really-cursed-and-haunted  https://movieweb.com/behind-the-scenes-facts-that-haunted-the-cast-of-the-exorcist/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bateson  https...2025-01-1557 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 5: Baptized in WhiskeyIn this week’s mini episode, Haley and Harmony start off with the Mini episode exclusive Headline-A-Thon, with topics ranging from pouring whiskey in holy water to a live cockroach found in a man’s intestines. Then, Haley discusses the wild story of a legal battle between a squatter and home owner, and Harmony discusses a Texas-sized avocado heist. And Haley closes out the episode with a Cutie Pie Corner featuring some politically heroic dogs! Resources: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/christmas-eve-arrest-tangerine-whiskey-holy-water-b2670758.html https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/luig...2025-01-0836 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird5: Thanks Pope Greg - Satanic Cats / Radium GirlsIn this episode of Make It Weird, Haley and Harmony kick off 2025 with an intriguing exploration of historical myths and tragic true stories. Our hosts delve into the peculiar past of medieval Europe, discussing Pope Gregory IX's alleged association between black cats and satanic cults, which led to fears and persecutions. Then, they recount the heartbreaking tale of the Radium Girls - young female factory workers in the 1920s who suffered from radium poisoning due to hazardous working conditions. This episode combines dark humor with historical analysis, shedding light on how misinformation and corporate neglect led to tragic outcomes...2025-01-011h 00Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 4: Send Us Your AnimalsMini Weird: Christmas Edition! Join Haley and Harmony as they share their favorite Christmas traditions + some Christmas themed - and extra weird - stories. And at the end of the episode, you can enjoy us opening our Christmas gifts together! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_cat https://www.npr.org/2023/12/23/1221454825/youve-heard-of-santa-maybe-even-krampus-but-what-about-the-child-eating-yule-cat https://global.kfc.com/stories/how-kentucky-for-christmas-began-in-japan https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20161216-why-japan-celebrates-christmas-with-kfc https://uk.news.yahoo.com/unexpected-toilet-visitor-tiger-sticks-140000083.html 2024-12-2638 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird4: PHD: Podcast History Degree - Child Lore / Alexandra KogutIn this week's episode, Haley dives into the fascinating world of child lore, discussing shared childhood experiences, songs, and games that transcend generations and geographic locations. The episode then takes a darker turn as Harmony covers the murder of Alexandra (Alex) Kogut, a college student whose life was tragically cut short in 2012. Resources:https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/myths-over-miami-6393117 https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/11/kids-pass-down-games-rhymes-legends-childlore/672024/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/gqkj5j/that-s-thing-everyone-drew-in-school-what-is-it https://www.cracked.com/blog/the-secret-true-history-jingle-bells-batman-smells https...2024-12-1852 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 3: Holding Space For Our ToesIn this mini episode of 'Make It Weird,' hosts Haley and Harmony discuss a range of odd and interesting headlines, from orcas wearing salmon hats to a deer in Canada spotted wearing a high-vis jacket. They also explore heartwarming stories such as a woman in Alaska dropping turkeys from a plane for Thanksgiving. Resources: https://apnews.com/article/alaska-turkeys-dropped-from-airplanes-9865b07e98826a77dd3570c679600f1a https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/02/orcas-wearing-salmon-hats https://vancouversun.com/news/orcas-revive-dead-salmon-hat-trend 2024-12-1125 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird3: Manipulate Your Kids Better - Oneida Cult / DND and SatanismWelcome to Episode 3 of Make It Weird! During this week’s episode, Harmony covers the unexpected history and horrifying details of the mid-1800s Oneida Community Cult; and Haley discusses the connection between the late 1900s Satanic panic and the fantasy table-top role playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Resources: https://www.chick.com/Information/article?id=Straight-Talk-On-Dungeons-and-Dragons&srsltid=AfmBOorO7xdbSOxh_MWfrqCf2kAd4Aimlyj2FmBr0dVaxwP4dbT5Lntu https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2019/09/disappearances-dragons-the-james-dallas-egbert-iii-story https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/23/15864590/fbi-dungeons-and-dragons-unabomber-gary-gygax-foia https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/18/us/when-dungeons-dragons-set-off-a-moral-panic.html https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-263281052024-12-041h 17Make It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 2: Meet Your MeatWelcome back to Make It Weird, the Mini Weird! This week's mini episode features several wickedly weird current events involving a dog who helped solve a murder, a dismembered body part found in Florida, a turkey named Tom, pizza wine, gophers, and more! And since we're celebrating Thanksgiving this week, we also explore some weird facts surrounding Thanksgiving food! (Please bear with our video this week - it's our first one, and it's got character!) You can also find us on on YouTube and all other social media outlets! https://www.youtube.com/@makeitweirdpod 2024-11-2736 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird2: Of Course He's From Florida - Whale Explosion / Karl TanzlerThis week, Haley shares the gruesome story of Elena Milagro de Hoyos and Carl Tanzler, the Florida Frankenstein, and Harmony shares some explosive tech tips from the US Forest Service and the 1970’s Oregon whale explosion.  Resources:https://www.kqed.org/pop/106807/meet-carl-von-cosel-the-man-who-slept-next-to-his-crushs-corpse-for-7-yearshttps://historyhub.info/twists-in-a-twisted-tale-the-exploitation-defilement-and-murder-of-elena-hoyos/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CLumsir34&t=1s https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/obliterate-animal-carcass-guide-forest-service/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/16/wyoming-blowing-up-dead-horses-wildfires 2024-11-2057 minMake It WeirdMake It WeirdMini Weird 1: Keepin' It BRIE-fMake It Weird's very first mini episode! In this week's Mini Weird, Haley and Harmony discuss some peculiar current events including attic hide-outs, bones in walls, clown criminals, and a very cheesy ending. PLUS a Make It Weird exclusive: Cutie Pie Corner! References: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/28/nx-s1-5091901/murder-suspect-arrested-fall-ceiling-memphis https://www.npr.org/2024/10/25/nx-s1-5165150/skull-found-house-batavia-illinois-identified-dna-teenager-esther-granger https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-convicted-killer-clown-released-from-prison-for-the-murder-of-her-husband-then-wife/ https://apnews.com/article/cheddar-cheese-theft-london-neals-yard-dairy-e482c4ea63305493797c75eb103221e7 2024-11-1329 minMake It WeirdMake It Weird1: But First, Make It Weird! - Acoustic Kitty / Benedict ArnoldJoin us for our very first episode of Make It Weird! This week, Harmony and Haley discuss the CIA project 'Acoustic Kitty' and the story of Benedict Arnold and the burning of New London, Connecticut. Resources: Acoustic Kitty: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cia-experimented-animals-1960s-too-just-ask-acoustic-kitty-180964313/ https://www.history.com/news/cia-spy-cat-espionage-fail  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoustic_Kitty Benedict Arnold: https://connecticuthistory.org/benedict-arnold-turns-and-burns-new-london/ https://www.biography.com/military-figures/benedict-arnold https://www.intelligence.gov/evolution-of-espionage/revolutionary-war/british-espionage/john-andre https://www.nps.gov/people/benedict-arnold.htm https://www.b...2024-11-0646 min