That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke
Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Mild · Aaron Mahnke
Show overview
That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke launched in 2023 and has put out 54 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 17 min and 23 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.8 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Aaron Mahnke.
From the publisher
Your weekly guide to all the weird things that have happened in our world—both yesterday and today. Each week, we take a short tour of the strangest news from around the world, dip into wild historical events from the past, and explore one larger tale that's sure to leave you shaking your head. Hosted by Aaron Mahnke.
Latest Episodes
View all 54 episodesEp 53Episode 53: A Leathery Meal, an Olympic Latecomer, and a Patient Writer
TODAY IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF THAT'S JUST WEIRD. Thanks for the support and reviews over the past year. And as always…stay weird! ————————— Today we learn about an Australian community that ate their pest problem, an Olympic team with as scheduling issue, and an author who took two worlds by storm. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 52Episode 52: A Swift Service, a Flying Gator, and a Bizarre Plague
Today we learn about a church looking for modern attractions, a thunderstorm with a weird sort of rain, and the outbreak that put one German town on its toes. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 51Episode 51: A Buzzy Boogyman, a Broken Potty, and an Adventurous Journalist
Today we learn about the terrible monster lurking inside a toddler's wall, a tragic latrine accident, and a journalist who hunted down an unlikely legend. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 50Episode 50: Trippy Dolphins, a Political Picnic, and a Delicate Walk
Today we learn about some dolphins that were caught getting high, a milestone picnic for world politics, and the man who walked a dangerous line between two nations. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 49Episode 49: A Fat Cat, A Tragic Fire, and a Weird Set of Tracks
Today we learn about a feline friend who needs a diet, a historic building lost to flames, and a Florida mystery that left people confused for decades. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 48Episode 48: A Talented Kid, a Horrible Declaration, and a Bitter Meal
Today we learn about the boy with a very unusual talent, the Pope with a nasty grudge, and the team who endured dangerous meals to make us safer. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 47Episode 47: A Troubled Nose, a Web Wedding, and a Holey Legend
Today we learn about a man with something terribly wrong with his nose, a wedding unlike any other, and the invention of an iconic treat. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 46Episode 46: A Fishy Accident, a Closed Chapter, and a Tricky Friendship
Today we learn about a truck accident with fishy consequences, the passing of a sole survivor, and the friendship between two very different entertainers. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 45Episode 45: Reunited Friends, a Wild Photo, and a Long Race
Today we learn about two sweet friends who have been reunited, a photo of something out of this world, and a race that took way too long to finish. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 44Episode 44: A Gardening Stink, a Crumbling Man, and a Toilet Tragedy
Episode 44: A Gardening Stink, a Crumbling Man, and a Toilet Tragedy Today we learn about an invasive plant with a smelly problem, a landmark that has eroded away, and crappiest job in the royal court of England. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 43Episode 43: A Fungal Solution, a Burning Problem, and a Terrible Trio
Today we learn about as creative proposal for demolition, a town with a fiery core, and four sisters who took the stage by storm for all the wrong reasons. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 42Episode 42: Some Bees, Some Fish, and a Wild Party
Today we learn about an overturned truck filled with bees, a new California law that's more weird than you'd imagine, and a man who partied so much it got him arrested. ————————— Sponsors: Word Duo: Visit wordduo.com from your iPhone or iPad for a download link. You'll love playing WORD DUO! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 41Episode 41: A Canine Controversy, a Nightmare, and a Blown Top
Today we learn about a scientific impossibility, a prescient dream, and a volcano that changed the world. ————————— Sponsors: Word Duo: Download WORD DUO on the App Store for your iPhone or iPad. You'll love this game! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 40Episode 40: A New Pet, an Old Pet, and a Bad Man
Today we learn about the new fad sweeping South Korea, a four-legged war hero, and a desperate, dangerous killer. ————————— Sponsors: Word Duo: Download WORD DUO on the App Store for your iPhone or iPad. You'll love this game! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 39Episode 39: A Cool Job, a Tricky Brain, and a Ticking Theft
Today we learn about a job opening at the bottom of the world, a brain that took the scientific community by storm, and a museum theft that's left an indelible mark on time. ————————— Sponsor: Word Duo: Download WORD DUO on the App Store for your iPhone or iPad. You'll love this game! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 38Episode 38: Colorful Squirrels, a Cursed Book, and a Beautiful Discovery
Today we learn about a neighborhood crime spree involving painted wildlife, the book that might have sunk an unsinkable ship, and the French sailor who dug up a legendary treasure. ————————— Sponsors: Word Duo: Download WORD DUO on the App Store for your iPhone or iPad. You'll love this game! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 37Episode 37: A Revoked Record, a Frozen Fall, and a Feeding Frenzy
Today we learn about a world record that's been rescinded, the pausing of Mother Nature, and an agricultural plan that was too bizarre to even try. ————————— Sponsors: Word Duo: Visit wordduo.com from your iPhone or iPad for a download link. You'll love playing WORD DUO! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 36Episode 36: An Icy Rescue, a Frozen Father, and a Chilling Theft
Today we learn about a couple rescued from certain death, some family drama over a frozen relative, and one of the most famous unsolved art crimes in history. ————————— Sponsors: Word Duo: Visit wordduo.com from your iPhone or iPad for a download link. You'll love playing WORD DUO! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 35Episode 35: A Hostel Takeover, a Desperate Village, and a Boney Problem
Today we learn about the hotel with a landlord problem, a New England village's attempt to fix a supernatural threat, and a pair of scientists who spent their professional lives one-upping each other. ————————— Sponsors: Factor: Chef-crafted, dietitian-approved meals delivered right to your door. Head to FactorMeals.com/thatsweird50 and use code ThatsWeird50 to get 50% off. Word Duo: Download WORD DUO on the App Store for your iPhone or iPad. You'll love this game! ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.
Ep 34Episode 34: A New Mom, an Old Race, and a Weird Theft
Today we learn about an aquarium paternity mystery, a traditional footrace that always falls flat, and the theft of a famous trophy that garnered international attention. ————————— Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray. You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.