That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke
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Ep 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.
Ep 33Episode 33: A Bird, A Bomb, and a Letter
Today we learn about an aviary espionage mishap, the playground that served as ground zero, and a very dark letter writing campaign. ————————— 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 32Episode 32: A Tea Party, a Tavern Brawl, and a Chilling Mystery
Today we learn about new controversy over tea, a pub fight that turned deadly, and an unsolved mystery that brings new meaning to the term "cold case". ————————— 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 31Episode 31: A Swift Con, a Prank Call, and a Weird Light Show
Today we learn about an advertising fraud that swiftly took over, a dead-ringer of a phone prank, and a nighttime show that had an entire state on edge. ————————— 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 30Episode 30: A Helpful Friend, a Land Deal, and a Time Traveler
Today we learn about the man with an unlikely clean-up partner, the land deal that almost changed American history, and the man whose life bridged an unbelievable span. ————————— 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 29Episode 29: A Winter Wonderland, an Unusual Golfer, and a Royal Mystery
Today we learn about the annual winter wonder that appears in China, history's most unusual gold shot ever recorded, and a lost heiress that got everyone talking. ————————— 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 28Episode 28: A Viral Video, a Big Cheese, and the Wedding of the Century
Today we learn about a cat video sent in from an unusual place, a custom cheese made for a very important individual, and the union of two of the most famous figures of the 19th Century. ————————— 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 27Episode 27: A Lost Vegetable, A Sticky Tragedy, and a Cool Miracle
Today we learn about a space-grown veggie, an unexpected food tragedy, and a dog sled race with more than a trophy on the line. ————————— 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 26Episode 26: A Sweet Heist, an Explosive Grave, and a Lucky Fall
Today we learn about the theft of a truck filled with sweet confections, the Ohio grave protected by explosives, and the tale of an airline tragedy with a lucky silver lining. ————————— 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 25Episode 25: A Sleepy Penguin, a Bouncy Brand, and a Sweet Deception
Today we learn about the napping habits of one particular type of penguin, the curious origins of a classic toy, and a simple con that electrified Wall Street. ————————— 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 24Episode 24: An Ugly Bird, an Unusual Lease, and a Mysterious Corpse
Today we learn about the strange bird that won all the votes, the brewery owner who landed the best lease in town, and an Australian mystery that has baffled researchers for decades. ————————— You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here. 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.
Ep 23Episode 23: A Broken Curse, a Massive Bicycle, and a Christmas Heist
Today we learn about a baseball curse that's finally been broken, the man who set a record by building a very strange bicycle, and the worst-planned heist to ever take place on Christmas Day. ————————— You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here. 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.
Ep 22Episode 22: Green Slime, a Frustrated Author, and a Drunken Holiday Party
Today we learn about the unusual green liquid oozing into the streets of New York, how one eye doctor never gave up on his passion for writing, and the West Point party that took a very weird turn. ————————— You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here. 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.
Ep 21Episode 21: Lunar Gardening, a Deceptive Washington, and a Mystery Writer Mystery
Today we learn about a recent Chinese experiment to study plant growth on the moon, how a President's cousin tricked Colonial forces, and the mystery surrounding the temporary disappearance of the best-selling novelist of all time. Sources here Website here 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.
Ep 20Episode 20: Padlocked Corpses, a 19th Century Hologram, and Presidential Necromancy
Today we learn about a mysterious grave with padlocked inhabitants, the London scientist turned stage performer who pioneered spooky holograms, and the efforts of one man to resurrect a Founding Father. —————— Sources Website —————— 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.
Ep 19Episode 19: A Mysterious Clown, Space Dogs, and a King's Curse
Today we learn about the clown stalking a Scottish town, the dog that kicked off the space race, and the fascinating details of a famous Pharaoh's curse. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 18Episode 18: A Shellfish Theft, a Costly Concert, and a Lake Disaster that Defies Belief
Today we learn about the theft of a massive amount of crabs, a bat mitzvah that broke the bank, and the mining mistake that almost rewrote the geography of an entire state. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 17Episode 17: A Magical Degree, History's First Strike, and a Doomed Expedition
Today we learn about a university offering a magical degree, the first labor strike in recorded history, and an Arctic expedition that took a tragic turn that took centuries to solve. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 16Episode 16: An Emotional Support Gator, an Unknown Hijacker, and a Cursed Diamond
Today we learn about the man with an emotional support alligator, the story of D.B. Cooper, and a diamond so big it tempted fate. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 15Episode 15: A Sunken Temple, a Vanished Church, and a Giant Hoax
Today we learn about an ancient Egyptian temple discovered under water, how a Russian church was robbed right down to the ground, and the man who tried to fool the world with a gigantic archaeological discovery. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 14Episode 14: A Demon Doll, a Killing Blow, and the History of a Candy Classic
Today we learn how a knife-wielding Chucky doll was arrested, the strange way a famous magician met his maker, and how one divisive candy came into being. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 13Episode 13: Musical Mutts, a Bridge Too Far, and a Radio Program Gone Wrong
Today we learn about the dog who snuck into a rock concert, the weird history of Arizona's London Bridge, and how one young radio star transformed boring programming into the stuff of nightmares. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 12Episode 12: A Bullish Passenger, a Dead Patron, and a Very Long Hijacking
Today we learn about the man pulled over for riding with a bull in his car, the college patron who donated his corpse for display purposes, and a hijacker-turned-folk hero who forced a plane to go all the way to Italy. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 11Episode 11: The Bus to Hell, a Ghostly Mansion, and a Bloated Corpse
Today we learn about one polish town's bus route to Hell, the wealthy widow who tried to build a ghost-proof house, and the strange adventure of William the Conquerer's earthly remains. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 10Episode 10: A Buried Treasure, the Sport of Train Crashing, and the Woman Who Married a Ghost
Today we learn about the man who discovered hundreds of coins in his field, the railroad industry's best attempt to garner attention, and the woman who took her relationship to another dimension. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 9Episode 9: A Doomsday Fish, an Ice Cream Barge, and WWII's Most Wanted Spy
Today we learn about a fish that foretells a dark future, a Naval ship filled with ice cream, and a Word War II spy that helped the Allies win the day. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 8Episode 8: A Giant Peanut, an Underwater Road, and a College for Clowns
Today we learn about how one community restored a giant peanut sign, the controversy surrounding an underwater feature that resembles a road, and an actual school for the training and recruitment of circus clowns. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 7Episode 7: A Vegas Alien Sighting, A Curious Pastry, and a Shipwreck Disaster
Today we learn about the sighting of an alien in a Las Vegas neighborhood, how a world-famous pastry got its name, and how a New Jersey town turned a shipwreck into an attraction. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 6Episode 6: The Alligator Bride, a Tax on Beards, and a Very Strange Marathon
Today we visit the Mexican mayor who married a reptile, learn why Peter the Great taxed beards, and just how messy one early Olympic race turned out to be. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 5Episode 5: A Strange Burger, a Cursed Ring, and a Train Robbery
Today we learn about a cheeseburger that defies the odds, a ring that might have led to the death of Rudolph Valentino, and a 1963 train robbery that left all of England mystified. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.
Ep 4Episode 4: A Screaming Parrot, a Sound Heard Around the World, and a Real Long Hike
Today's journey explores a parrot with a terrifying voice, a sound so loud that it circled the globe multiple times over, and the first man to hike with way from one end of the Appalachian Trail. Show Links Website Sources Credits 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.