True Weird Stuff
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True Weird Stuff is the award-winning podcast hosted by Sheri Lynch. Surprising, odd, bizarre - and sometimes insane. Always true. Let us tell you a story...
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The Arkansas Ghost
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04/18/25 • 98 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - The Arkansas Ghost
January, 1929. A man named Connie Franklin moved to Stone County, Arkansas. The alleged 20-something began courting a 16-year-old girl named Tiller Ruminer, and on March 9th, 1929, the two were on their way to obtain their marriage license when a group of men attacked them. Tiller survived the brutal assault, but Franklin was tortured to death, and his body was burned in the woods. Months later, a pile of ashes and charred bones was discovered, leading to a bizarre moment in history that included Connie Franklin himself testifying at his own murder trial. And thus, the tale of the Arkansas Ghost was born.1 Listener
Doomsday Clock: 89 Seconds To Midnight
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04/26/25 • 94 min
Today's True Werid Stuff - Doomsday Clock: 89 Seconds To Midnight
Created in 1947, the Doomsday Clock was established by a group of atomic scientists to represent to the public the likelihood of a human-made global armageddon, whether it's the looming threat of nuclear war, bioterrorism, or cyberwarfare. Over the years, the Doomsday Clock has found itself inching closer to midnight, and January 2025, the clock was set to 89 seconds before midnight...the closest it's ever been to doomsday.
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Deadly Circus
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07/05/24 • 66 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - Deadly Circus
Gypsy the elephant had a temper. She was part of the W.H. Harris Nickle Plate Circus, and in 1902, Gypsy killed her trainer and went on a rampage through the streets of Valdosta, Georgia. Animals have long been used in circus performances, but no amount of training changes the fact they're still wild animals.
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The King's Rhinoceros
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02/22/25 • 78 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - The King's Rhinoceros
In the 1500s, King Manuel of Portugal gifted Pope Leo a beautiful, white elephant as a gesture of obedience to the Vatican. Unfortunately, the majestic beast passed away after only two years. To make up for it, King Manuel tried to ship Pope Leo a rhinoceros named Ganda; however, the rhino met its demise in a shipwreck before it could make it to Rome. The only good thing to come from this debacle was the immortalization of Ganda by an artist who created a sculpture without ever having seen a rhinoceros.
Turning The Bones
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03/15/24 • 79 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - Turning The Bones
You know the story of President Abraham Lincoln and his assassination at the hands of John Wilkes Booth. But did you know Honest Abe's body was sent on a two-week funeral procession? 1,600 miles and over 400 stops across 7 states. Things were smooth at first, but once the decay started to set in, his corpse "was not a pleasant sight."
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A Real Stiff
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02/01/25 • 71 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - A Real Stiff
Elmer McCurdy was an American outlaw who couldn't pull off a smooth heist to save his life. He tried to use his Army training with nitroglycerin to rob banks and trains, often to no avail. After accidentally robbing the wrong train in 1911, a drunken McCurdy met his demise after firing at the deputy sheriffs searching for him. And for the next 65 years, McCurdy's mummified corpse wound up being used as a traveling sideshow attraction known as "The Bandit Who Wouldn't Give Up."
The Ghost Of Ed Neal
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03/29/24 • 70 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - The Ghost Of Ed Neal
Omaha, 1890. Allen and Dorothy Jones were brutally murdered at their farm. The culprit? A man named Ed Neal...or so they say. Little is known about who he was or where he came from, but the actions of this ruthless killer sparked bloodlust in a town hellbent on revenge.
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A Curse on You
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01/04/25 • 89 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - A Curse on You
Alchemist. Astrologer. Magician. Georg Faust was considered a heretic in medieval Europe, primarily because he practiced black magic and summoned the spirits of the dead. Through legend and literature, Faust was hated by many, not just because of his fraudulent ways, but because of his pact with the devil for knowledge and power; a debt the devil would quickly collect.
Jill the Ripper
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03/15/25 • 77 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - Jill the Ripper
In 1888, the people of the Whitechapel district of London were terrorized by someone on a ruthless killing spree. Over 100 suspects were named, including a woman named Mary Pearcey. In 1890, Mary was convicted of brutally murdering her lover's partner and child, and Mary was sentenced to death. The brutal nature of the killings would lead to a theory decades later that claimed Mary Pearcey was the was the infamous Jack the Ripper.
The Bunker
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02/08/25 • 86 min
Today's True Weird Stuff - The Bunker
In the 1950's and '60s, fallout shelters were all the rage. Tensions due to America's Cold War with Russia led to a looming fear of nuclear disaster. These underground bunkers, equipped with a living space and food rations, were a civil defense strategy aimed at reducing casualties in a nuclear war. And no fallout shelter was more elaborate than the Greenbrier Hotel; a luxurious resort paid for by the government as a cover for the secret bunker designed to house Congress below.
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FAQ
How many episodes does True Weird Stuff have?
True Weird Stuff currently has 111 episodes available.
What topics does True Weird Stuff cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on True Weird Stuff?
The episode title 'The Arkansas Ghost' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on True Weird Stuff?
The average episode length on True Weird Stuff is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of True Weird Stuff released?
Episodes of True Weird Stuff are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of True Weird Stuff?
The first episode of True Weird Stuff was released on Jan 6, 2023.
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