Weekly Bizarre

We are diving into some of the most shocking school scandals ever to make headlines. We break down unbelievable cases of misconduct, from teachers abusing their authority with the WHOLE basketball team for grades, to Bizarre school rules that went way too far, to dark mysteries that unfolded right on campus grounds.  Whether it’s corruption, cover-ups, or rules so ridiculous they almost sound made up, these stories show how quickly a place meant for learning can spiral into chaos.Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

In an unassuming nature center in Omaha, Nebraska lives an ominous, notorious space: Hummel Park.  The site of Native American burial grounds, Hummel Park has been said to be the site of murder, satanic rituals, the steps to Hell, as well as an undercover sect of deformed, off the grid tribes capable of horrific acts.  We dive in with our friends from "Remain Roam Return" to get the Bizarre details of this macabre midwestern landmark.Go check their podcast out and give them a follow!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/remain-roam-return/id1736762916https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASxSnz3oGHwiFlKMhgS9x?si=3ab804d18faf4b2awww.youtube.com/@RemainRoamReturnPodcastEmail: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

We journey into one of America’s oldest and most haunted college towns—Athens, Ohio. Beneath the charm of the “Harvard on the Hocking” lies a dark and unsettling history that continues to cast long shadows through its cobblestone streets and dormitories. However, no story of Athens is complete without the tragic tale of Margaret Schilling, whose mysterious death left behind an indelible mark—both on the building’s floor and in local legend. Her spectral presence is said to linger still, watching and waiting in the asylum’s deserted corridors.Join us as we peel back layers of folklore and chilling real-world history to uncover why Athens, Ohio, has been called one of the most haunted places in the United States.No exploration of Athens is complete without The Ridges, the former Athens Lunatic Asylum, where echoes of past treatments and the eerie silence of abandoned halls blur the line between history and the supernatural. We also drift into the heart of Ohio University’s campus to uncover tales of mysterious whispers in the night and unexplained sightings that terrorize students even today.Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarre

What was the Sandown Clown?  A mysterious being that appeared to children near an otherwise peaceful creek in Sandown, UK, the interaction is boggling.  No one has been able to nail down the explanation.  Was it a hoax?  A fairy?  An extraterrestrial being?  Or did the children make the story up?Join us in attempting to unlock the mystery of the Sandown Clown.email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Jess & Montana delve into the creepy side of Reddit, and uncork eerie tales submitted by users. Creatures on the roof, mysteries in the attic, and "something" that follows you home...we've got spine tingling first-hand accounts that make you think twice about turning the lights off at night.Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Catfishing has sadly become a regular part of our culture's everyday vocabulary. We take a dive into the origin of the term, how it arrived in the Miriam Webster dictionary, and also tiptoe through the human element of the original story behind it...and the reality series that it spawned. Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

The Hills Have Eyes meets Wrong Turn? We untwine the legendary Scottish tale of Alexander Sawney Bean, who allegedly lived and raised generations of family in a cave for decades, ambushing and murdering victims for food and resources.  The details, both remarkable and gruesome, served as an inspiration for Wes Craven's 1977 film "The Hills Have Eyes."  Cannibalism, murder, incest...this one is wrought with Bizarre..Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Jess is joined by a special guest this week, her former roommate (and sister) Michelle! Jess and Michelle spent one eerie, strange year living in the Old House on 33.  Join them as they reminisce, and rehash the unexplained phenomena they lived through and survive, much of which they haven't discussed in years!Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Join us as we dive into one of the most disturbing true-crime cases of the 1990s: Henry Louis Wallace, infamously known as the “Taco Bell Strangler.” Operating across North and South Carolina, Wallace used his everyday job and social connections to gain access to his victims, ultimately murdering 11 women while evading suspicion for years.  In this episode, Montana and Jess unpack how Wallace was able to hide in plain sight, the patterns that linked his crimes, and the investigative missteps that allowed the violence to continue.Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

On a late summer night in 1994, mysterious gelatinous liquid, "blobs," began falling down from the sky in coastal Washington state. The ground was coated in patches of ooze, people became ill, and to this day, nobody can quite explain the origins or compound makeup of the Oakville Blobs. Join us as we delve into the story and come up with our own theories!Email us: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

This week on Weekly Bizarre, we unpack a wildly strange case from Belgium that left a courtroom in shock and social media in awe. Prosecutors revealed how a 47-year-old woman subjected her husband to more than a year of horrific abuse after their 2024 marriage. According to court testimony, among other things, the man was confined to a dog kennel, and forced to live in squalor while cleaning up after around 60 chihuahuas.  His drastic physical decline was described as going from a healthy adult to “a burned skeleton.”Email us at: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Off the coast of Scotland is the jagged, storm-shredded island of Eilean Mor, a place where storytellers speak not just of its history, but of the world beneath it — a world of omens, sacred places, and spirits older than memory. In 1900, three of it’s lighthouse keepers vanished without a trace. Their bodies were never found; there were no signs of a struggle—just an empty tower that has puzzled historians for more than a hundred years.. This is the story of the Flannan Isles, a place best left untouched.Email us at: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: patreon.com/weeklybizarre

We are coming at you from the infamous pages of Craigslist, bringing you their most Bizarre ads!  From people selling the complete set of grandmas teeth, a $10,000 one-of-a-kind chicken nugget, to one free old man, join us in the hilarious awe and oddity of the gray area that the internet provides.Email us: Weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

In this third installment of our ongoing series on America's strangest laws, we're diving deeper into the delightfully Bizarre corners of the U.S. legal code. This week, we explore why its forbidden to hang obscene ice cream signs, how a law ended up making it illegal to catch a fish with dynamite, and the surprisingly complicated reason Indiana liquor stores may not sell cold soda or bottled water. Join us as we break down the origins of these odd regulations, and question how any of this became a law in the first place! If you love Bizarre history, quirky legalities, or just need to feel better about the strange rules in your own town, this episode is for you!Email us at: Weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon: Patreon.com/weeklybizarre

We sit down and chat with Ashley Ryan, the Pythian Priestess, an expert on everything from ancient oracles to modern day occult practices, tarot, and paranormal activities. Join us as we delve into her experiences in the unseen world, as well as her Mystery School. Perhaps she can open your mind too to the spiritual world. Follow Pythian Priestess at https://www.youtube.com/@pythianpriestessEmail us:weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarre

Did you know that "Dexter" was inspired by a real person? Sentenced for 71 official murders, but claiming over 100, Pedro Rodrigues Filho was a vigilante who murdered while "following a code." Known as "The Brazilian Dexter," we trace the signs of aggression and a need for justice from a young age, all through heinous acts of bloodshed in the name of principle. Rezende, Felipe. Pedro Rodrigues Filho the Brazilian Dexter.Email us:weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarre

We sit down with Chris DiCesare, also known as "The Erie Hall Ghost Boy" and the real life inspiration behind the Netflix miniseries True Haunting, for a fascinating conversation. Chris opens up about his extraordinary and terrifying experiences at Erie Hall in the 1980s, sharing what really happened during the haunting that became spooky season canon. Through personal stories and reflection, Chris disscusses how these events shaped him, his understanding of the paranormal, and the person he's become today. This isn't just a ghost story - it's a real life intersection of clinging death, and lessons about life.Email us:weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on Patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarre

The journey, and stakes, intensify for Jeffrey Manchester, AKA "The Roofman." Come along with us as we explore how The Roofman, a real life "Catch Me If You Can," survived, thrived, and ultimately met his downfall that led to him being the inspiration for a major motion picture. Email us at: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarreDalke, T. (n.d.). Roofman The True Story of Jeffrey Manchester’s Daring Crimes and Life on the Run. ISBN 9798268849578

He's depicted in theaters by Channing Tatum, but explore with us the realer-than-Hollywood true odyssey of Jeffrey Manchester, AKA "The Roofman." Post military, Jeffrey tried to find roots back home. He settled for a modest position at McDonald's. Fast forward 6-years, he had become a perpetrator of over 40 armed robberies, a prison escapee, and a wanted felon, stowed away in the walls of a Toys R Us. You deserve a break today, so take it with us in exploring this fascinating American outcast. Email us at: weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarreDalke, T. (n.d.). Roofman The True Story of Jeffrey Manchester’s Daring Crimes and Life on the Run. ISBN 9798268849578

Think you have heard it all? Think again. This week on Weekly Bizarre, we are diving headfirst into 1,000 of the most unexpected, unbelievable, and downright Bizarre ways people have met their end. All from the comically absurd to the tragically ironic.. Joining us for this wild ride is Mike from Paddy Wagon podcast, bringing his expertise, twisted humor, and a whole lot of "what the bleep?" energy. Together we explore real-life cases that prove truth is always stranger (and darker) than fiction. Paddy Wagon Podcast :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paddy-wagon/id1736882571https://spotify.link/Xxc0JAYYzXbEmail us at:weeklybizarrepodcast@gmail.comJoin us on patreon:patreon.com/weeklybizarre