In episode 28 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty dive into a collection of bizarre stories. Trevor shares a surprising history lesson linking a serial killer's hockey stick attack to the invention of flight. Misty covers 15,000 escaped crabs in Ireland and a library book returned 46 years late. Stephanie brings Reddit drama, including a widowed mom confronting a dishonest single mom and a woman discovering her boyfriend's sexual past with both her parents. Trevor wraps things up with a man trying to cash a suspicious check. The hosts rate each story using their bacon strip system while keeping the laughs going throughout.

Hosts Introduction (00:00:51)

The hosts introduce themselves and their respective areas of focus: weird history, social media, and weird news stories.

The Ketchup Packet Inventor (00:02:01)

A host shares a personal story about a college tour guide who was overly excited about a famous packaging engineer.

Crab Truck Crash (00:06:01)

A truck carrying 15,000 live crabs crashes in Ireland, leading to an 18-hour recovery effort for the crustaceans.

Entitled Single Mom Drama (00:18:11)

A Reddit story about a single mom who condescendingly lectures a widow, only to be publicly called out.

Man's First Flight and Murder (00:24:52)

The story of how a serial killer inadvertently caused the Wright brothers to invent the airplane by injuring one.

46-Year Overdue Library Book (00:34:54)

A California library receives a book returned anonymously with a note, 46 years after its original due date.

Boyfriend's History with Parents (00:43:13)

A Reddit story about a woman who discovers her boyfriend had a threesome with her parents ten years prior.

A 360 Billion Dollar Check (00:54:11)

A man tries to cash a check from his girlfriend's mom that seems a little too good to be true

Outro & Social Media Plugs (01:02:09)

The hosts wrap up, thank listeners, and share where to find the podcast online.

In their one-year anniversary episode, the hosts of Weird with a Side of Bacon celebrate with a lineup of bizarre stories. Trevor explores Godfrey's Cordial, a Victorian-era baby medicine laced with opium and alcohol, and reveals how a scientist's secret bathroom break introduced a tomato plant to a protected volcanic island. Misty shares news of a baby seal crashing a New Zealand bar and nuns discovering a remarkably preserved body four years after burial. Stephanie brings Reddit gold, including a petty trash can war with a neighbor and an accidental Tinder exposure that rocked a marriage. A thoroughly weird anniversary celebration!

Host Introductions & Roles (00:01:29)

Each host introduces themselves and explains their role on the podcast.

Personal Story: The World War One Sword (00:02:15)

Trevor shares a personal story about a nephew receiving a WWI bayonet as a Christmas gift.

Story 1: Godfrey's Cordial – Opium for Babies (00:07:27)

Trevor tells the history of Godfrey's Cordial, a baby medicine containing opium and alcohol.

Story 2: Seal Walks Into a Bar (00:18:01)

Misty shares a news story about a baby seal wandering into a New Zealand bar and being lured out with salmon.

Story 3: Neighbors from Hell – The Trash Can Prank (00:26:58)

Stephanie reads a Reddit story about someone moving their neighbor's trash cans weekly as petty revenge.

Story 4: Untouched Places – The Poop Tomato Plant (00:33:06)

Trevor recounts the tale of Surtsey Island, a pristine volcanic island, and the discovery of a tomato plant growing from human feces.

Story 5: The Incorrupt Nun (00:47:06)

Misty tells of nuns in Missouri finding their founder's body intact four years after burial, sparking talk of miracles.

Story 6: Am I the Asshole – Tinder Husband Exposed (00:59:26)

Stephanie shares a Reddit "Am I the Asshole?" post about accidentally exposing a friend's husband's Tinder profile.

Outro & Social Media Plugs (01:07:40)

The hosts wrap up, thank listeners, and share where to find the podcast online.

In episode 25 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty serve up bizarre news and offbeat stories with their trademark humor and adult banter. Misty explores the surprising link between nose picking and Alzheimer's, while Stephanie shares a tale of car wash entitlement. The group also dives into odd Amazon product descriptions and a true crime case involving mysterious orange socks. With playful tangents about monkeys, movies, and more, the trio keeps things light, weird, and entertaining, all rated on their signature bacon scale.

Podcast Intro & Warning (00:00:01) Hosts introduce the show, warn about adult themes, and perform a humorous "server" skit.

Host Introductions & Bacon Rating System (00:00:51) Hosts introduce themselves and explain their unique bacon-based weirdness rating system.

Weird News: Nose Picking & Alzheimer's (00:02:51) Misty shares a story about a possible link between nose picking and Alzheimer's, leading to jokes and hygiene discussion.

Social Media Story: Entitled Car Wash Scammer (00:15:02) Stephanie shares a story from social media about a woman trying to scam people into paying for her car wash.

Weird History: Drunk Driver Saved by Sheriff in Plane (00:20:25) Trevor tells a story about a drunk driver in Colorado rescued after being spotted by a sheriff from an airplane.

Weird News: Monkeys on the Loose in St. Louis (00:27:41) Misty reports on vervet monkeys loose in St. Louis, sparking jokes and movie references.

Social Media Story: Amazon Baby Gate Sex Toy Mix-Up (00:43:15) Stephanie shares a funny Amazon listing where a baby gate is mistakenly described as an adult sex toy.

Weird History: Colorado Double Murder Cold Case (00:50:25) Trevor tells a true crime story about two women murdered in Colorado in 1982, initially unsolved.

Podcast Wrap-Up & Social Media Plugs (01:02:12) Hosts thank listeners, promote their social media, and encourage audience interaction.