Malorie's Weird World Adventures

Happy New Year, everyone! This January, as we welcome in the new year, Malorie discusses the weird history of the new year and the strange traditions that have come from these celebrations. Dating 4,000 years back, New Year celebrations have truly come a long way, yet we find our traditions are still rooted back in ancient traditions. Let’s discuss the weird history of the new year. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: New Year's 2026(00:00:38) - The Strange History Of New Year's Eve(00:06:52) - The Weird History of New Year's(00:08:10) - How New Year's Day Became Official(00:11:47) - 2026: My New Year's Resolutions

Hi everyone! In lieu of a new episode, we just wanted to take the time to say Happy Holidays! Weird World Adventures will return in the new year with new episodes. Until then, please have a festive season, and be sure to stay weird! Happy Holidays!! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: Out for Holidays

Hi everyone, in lieu of a full podcast this week, we are giving a quick announcement! Please tune in tomorrow to hear Michael and I discuss all things Wicked with Skeptical Inquirer Presents. Live Thursday December 4th at 7pm. As you may know, we wrote one of the cover articles for Skeptical Inquirers November-December 2025 issue. Hear all about it in our live talk tomorrow. You can register for it here! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Skeptical Inquirer Presents

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate Turkey Day this year, Michael and Malorie are discussing the weird history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and the strangest things that have happened at this famous event. Can Michael guess the year it was started? Does he know it’s strange history? Let’s discuss the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Turkey Day(00:01:37) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade(00:02:41) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(00:06:03) - The History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(00:09:00) - The 1982 Felix Parade(00:12:04) - Man Uses Metal Arms To Fall Off Eminem Float In The Macy's(00:15:44) - Jerry Seinfeld On The Macy's Day Parade(00:16:31) - The Balloon Disaster At The 2021 Parade(00:19:01) - 500,000 People Attend New York Parade(00:20:43) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(00:23:55) - Weird World Is Almost Done(00:24:26) - Thanksgiving Day Parade

As we count down to the release of Season 2 of Weird World Adventures, we’re providing you with a special behind-the-scenes historical interview about the future and history of the Queen Mary! This liner is not only rich in history, but it also has a bright and shining future that we discuss with Steve Caloca. We give you the history and future of the Queen Mary! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: The Home Stretch(00:01:38) - Weird World Adventures: The Queen Mary SPOILER(00:06:02) - The Discovery of The USS Alabama(00:07:41) - The Queen Mary(00:10:34) - The Queen Mary's restoration and preservation(00:13:30) - The Queen Mary's upcoming events(00:15:15) - Wald Disney On The Queen Mary(00:17:29) - Stay tuned next week to see whether Weird World is done

One of our favorite forms of adventure is the type that you can do in your own mind! I’m talking about fantasy role-playing ie Dungeons and Dragons! In today’s episode, Malorie and Michael discuss Michael’s first play-through of Castle Ravenloft, including a very epic Counterspell that saved the day. Let’s get dorky with Dungeons and Dragons! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the… Chapters (00:00:03) - Weird World Adventures: The Podcast(00:01:44) - D&D: Curse of Strahd(00:03:07) - D&D: Castle Ravenloft(00:08:07) - Jimmy Fallon on Doing Ravenloft For The First Time(00:08:36) - How To Defeat Strahd Von Zaravec In The Dark(00:12:06) - Curse of Strahd: More Inclusive(00:15:18) - Jimmy Saved The Girls From The Car(00:15:32) - D&D: The War with Azalin(00:18:41) - D&D 2(00:21:34) - The Masquerade in Dark Ages(00:24:33) - Ravenloft(00:28:36) - How To Play The Monster Hunters(00:32:07) - D&D: She Is a Wizard(00:32:36) - How To Defeat Strahd In Dark Ages 2(00:36:13) - D&D: Curse of Strahd(00:39:34) - D&D 5(00:42:47) - Curse of Strahd: The Dark Lord's Quest(00:46:21) - Curse of Strahd(00:48:22) - Wonders Of The World

We just got back from Puerto Vallarta where Michael and I celebrated the Day of the Dead and got to see the beautiful renovations of the Marriott firsthand. It was a wonderful trip full of cultural traditions and adventurous excursions… and we even talk a bit about the Rescuers because Bianca the mouse is wonderful! Get weird with us on this week’s episode. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions… Chapters (00:00:04) - Weird World Adventures: Puerto Vallarta(00:01:48) - The Rescuers: The Movie Review(00:05:05) - The Lion and the Rat in(00:07:54) - Bewitched and Green Acres(00:09:09) - Puerto Vallarta(00:12:08) - Bianca the Mouse in Hidden(00:14:34) - Disney's Aladdin Porn In The Rescue(00:17:51) - Wilbur the Eagle Rescued(00:18:23) - The Villa Maria Puerto Vallarta, Mexico(00:20:56) - "It's Not Appropriation!"(00:24:50) - Day of the Dead in Mexico(00:28:52) - Can You Live On Pizza, Chinese Food For A Week?(00:31:57) - Michael Buble Disses Starbucks(00:35:05) - Bubby In Wishbone On The Day Of The Dead(00:38:33) - Marissa's Wedding at the Ocean(00:41:58) - Americans talk about death in the US(00:46:17) - The Secret to End-of-Life Care(00:49:14) - The First Day Of The Spa(00:52:10) - The Manual Massage(00:54:21) - Baby Sea Turtles Rescued from the Ocean(00:55:47) - The Tequila Tasting At The Marriott(00:58:39) - The New Mexico Marriott Hotel, Day of the Dead(01:02:32) - Lens Review

Did you know that the Silent Hills movie was inspired by Centralia, Pennsylvania? While the games did not, the film took inspiration from the tiny town that has had a fire burning underneath of it for over 50 years and will continue to burn for 250 more. I lived out my own Silent Hill nightmares last week when I visited Centralia, Pennsylvania for Weird World Adventures! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering… Chapters (00:00:00) - Why Centralia Is A Ghost Town In Pennsylvania(00:11:45) - Exploring Centralia, Kentucky in Silent Hill

On this episode of the Weird World Adventures podcast, we continue to count down to Season 2 of Weird World Adventures releasing on Amazon Prime. To celebrate, here is a sneak peak at the Discover Steampunk exhibit when it was stationed at the Science Museum of Virginia. Learn about the history of steampunk and its footprint in the modern makerspace market. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the… Chapters (00:00:05) - Weird World Adventures(00:00:52) - Body Worlds: Celebration of the Human Body(00:05:25) - People Try The Skin Suit(00:07:34) - milo at the Science Museum's Steampunk Exhibit(00:11:42) - STEAM CLASSIC: A tour of Vector Space(00:14:13) - A Sneak peek of Discover Steampunk at the Science Museum of Virginia(00:15:17) - Discover Steampunk Exhibition(00:23:28) - Weird World Adventures on Amazon Prime

In today’s episode, Malorie speaks with Brad at CPRI, The Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation. They discuss CPRI and their use of the scientific method and data collection in their investigations as they look for anomalies in haunted locations after Malorie investigated the Hanover Tavern with them for Weird World Adventures. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Paranormal Investigations Using the Scientific Method(00:06:43) - EMPs at CERN(00:11:10) - CPC: The Ghost Hunter Experience(00:16:35) - Anomaly detected in the cell phone room(00:18:38) - Quantum Science(00:24:32) - The Ghost Walk at Hanover Tavern(00:25:50) - Wolf Spider Rescued From Web(00:30:13) - In the Elevator With Oprah(00:30:28) - Crazy Things That Happened To Me(00:35:15) - The Paranormal: Jerked Cable(00:37:10) - The Ghost Hunters at Bacon's Castle(00:40:50) - The Brown Mountain Lights(00:43:43) - Ghost Light On The Tracks, Witch Lights(00:48:07) - Kenny Biddle on the Ouija Board(00:50:17) - Congratulations on Your Congressional Award!(00:51:37) - CPRI

On this episode of the Weird World Adventures podcast, we continue to count down to Season 2 of Weird World Adventures releasing on Amazon Prime. To celebrate, we are sharing a fantastically interesting interview all about Edgar Allan Poe conducted at the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia. The Poe Museum is truly fascinating, and we learned so much about the life of Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: Countdown to Season 2(00:01:58) - Witch World: Snowing in Salem(00:03:00) - We Stepped Into Edgar Allan Poe's Coffin in Richmond(00:06:51) - 3 of Edgar Allan Poe's Places in Richmond(00:09:55) - The Dad That Ruined The First Love(00:13:06) - Poe's OG Love(00:16:20) - Chris Poe in the Poe Interview(00:16:50) - The Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond(00:17:12) - Discover Edgar Allan Poe's poetry at the Poe Museum(00:22:58) - The Poe Museum: Never Happy Ending(00:26:30) - Edgar Poe Writing Letter to Washington Irving(00:30:59) - How Did Edgar Poe Die?(00:35:51) - Poem by Edgar Allan Poe(00:40:56) - The Dark Side of Poe(00:42:22) - Poe At The Pump House(00:44:09) - Weird World Adventure: Season 2

On this episode of Weird World Adventures, we welcome in the spooky season with paranormal talk! Malorie sits down with CPRI members and Halloween-film enthusiasts James and Gabrielle McInerney. They discuss paranormal investigations, the possibility of ghosts and anomalies, classic horror films, and more. The paranormal talk is real! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures(00:00:33) - Ghost Hunting at Hanover Tavern(00:03:06) - Ghost Hunting At The Hanover Tavern(00:08:24) - The Conjuring 2 Scary Moment(00:12:14) - The Exorcist vs. Chucky(00:13:24) - Peter Jackson on Modern Horror(00:15:07) - Jimmy Kimmel on The New Nosferatu(00:19:42) - Dracula: A Halloween Classic(00:23:09) - How The Hound Of The Baskervilles Started A Vampire Pand(00:24:33) - Christopher Lee in The Real James Bond(00:27:10) - Adam Levine on The New Frankenstein(00:30:07) - Darcy Coates on The Phantom of The Opera(00:33:48) - The Phantom In The Musical(00:35:29) - Jimmy & The Ghost Hunting Experience(00:41:42) - Ghost Hunters and Paranormal Shows(00:45:39) - Arnie on the Podcast

On this episode of Weird World Adventures, we count down to the release of the second season of Weird World Adventures on Amazon Prime by showcasing a special interview featuring a fairy tale in Germany. Come with Malorie to Trendelburg as she tours the “real’ Rapunzel tower and conducts an interview with a knight. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of…

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, as we celebrate Season 2, Malorie interviews James at Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery about his vision creating a horror museum like no other! Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery has been called the “Madame Tussaud’s for Horror Lovers”, and we got an inside look into its vault! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions… Chapters (00:00:04) - Weird World Adventures: Season 2(00:01:07) - Lame Face-Off with Michael(00:01:40) - I Saw The Hidden Folk Penis in a Jar(00:02:18) - Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery in Salem(00:04:32) - The Scariest Thing That(00:07:55) - Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery(00:11:13) - The Collection of Bela Lugosi(00:13:16) - The Best and Worst Draculas(00:16:03) - Visit Salem's Monster Gallery

In this episode of Weird World Adventures, Michael and Malorie answer your questions! We asked what you would like to know, and you asked us questions back. This episode is dedicated to answering your questions while giving travel insights, tips, tricks, and sneak peaks for the future of Weird World Adventures. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures(00:01:16) - The Ghost Hosting The Haunted Mansion Q&A(00:02:07) - How to Deal with a Letter(00:02:19) - Favorite Place To Visit in Weird World(00:06:46) - 3 Weird Things I Want To Do In Japan(00:09:00) - How To Prepare for a Trip(00:14:23) - Forgot something on a trip?(00:15:22) - VPNs on a Total Tangent(00:16:03) - 3 Items You Can't Travel Without(00:19:15) - What Do You Bring On The Plane?(00:21:29) - How To Protect Yourself While Traveling(00:26:05) - How to Pickpocket While On An Airplane(00:28:06) - Mallory On Being Scared Of Raggedy Ann's(00:33:23) - Mary Annabelle On The Fear Of Flying(00:34:33) - Top 3 Secret Tours of Paris(00:36:37) - Phantom Of The Opera: Deconstruction(00:38:28) - Tom Holland on His Future Travel(00:41:41) - How to Travel While Making Money on Wanderlust(00:47:02) - People Play games, and Then Make A Joke(00:47:23) - Tom Cruise on Being Afraid To Travel(00:52:33) - How Do You Balance Your Work, Family Life?(00:56:08) - The Married Couple Working on Wicked(01:00:23) - Married Scientists: How Do We Write?(01:04:01) - WTF Is That On My Face?

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, as we celebrate Season 2, Malorie explores the secrets of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Get a sneak peak at some of the most heartfelt stories from onboard the “unsinkable” ship and learn all about some of its lost legends. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: From the Smokies(00:01:05) - Titanic(00:02:16) - Captain Smith's Dog On Titanic(00:06:04) - John Jacob Astor and Madeline Aster: The Life Jacket(00:09:34) - The Brat of Titanic(00:12:30) - Titanic Third-Class(00:16:30) - Titanic Parlor Suite(00:19:36) - Weird World Adventures: The Titanic Museum Episode 2

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, as we celebrate Season 2, Malorie gives you a sneak peak of our interview onboard the infamous Queen Mary. The Queen Mary, also called the Grey Ghost, has almost a century of history, and it’s even more special as guests can stay the night on it. Enjoy our behind-the-scenes interview onboard the ship. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for… Chapters (00:00:04) - Weird World Adventures: The Queen Mary(00:01:17) - The Queen Mary: A True Story(00:02:33) - Handrails on board Titanic(00:04:32) - The Life of Second Officer(00:09:51) - The Queen Mary(00:14:11) - The Queen Mary: 57 Ghosts Tour(00:20:22) - The Haunted Stateroom

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, as we celebrate the fourth episode of Season 2, Malorie provides you with a special sneak peak from our interview with Magnus, the headmaster at the Elf School in Reykjavik. Learn all about hunting for elves in Iceland as Magnus recounts stories and provides insider information on how to find elves in Iceland. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Iceland(00:02:23) - How many Icelanders Believe in Elves and Hidden People?(00:07:17) - How to See an Elf(00:13:10) - Elf People in Sky County(00:18:02) - Weird World Adventures: Saddles from Canada

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, Malorie talks with Elizabeth Saint about behind-the-scenes shenanigans on season 1, filming in Washington DC for season 2, and all other things paranormal and weird! We are beyond excited to have Elizabeth back for Weird World Adventures Season 2. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that… Chapters (00:00:00) - WEIRD WORLD ADVENTURES(00:04:50) - "It's Funny When You're Done"(00:05:37) - Getting Stuck In The Spy Museum(00:08:03) - The Exorcist Stairs Recreated(00:11:54) - The Ghost of Raggedy Ann In The Conjuring(00:16:19) - Mary Ellen On Annabelle The Haunted Hotel(00:18:03) - Dan Rivera on His Death(00:20:22) - Before We Were All Dead(00:20:39) - Matt At The Cat Museum(00:24:10) - Crazy Fireflies Seen In The Dark(00:27:43) - Alice Jackson on Her Future(00:32:04) - Adam Levine On Spending The Night In Dracula's Castle(00:36:28) - My penis gourd touched Josh Gates's face(00:41:27) - "It Was Intense!"(00:41:41) - Have You Had Any Really Interesting Investigations Recently?(00:47:36) - Weird World Adventure: Gordon Truck Trauma

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, Malorie talks with her friend Kallye Tristan about Episode 2, The Gates of the Voodoo Underworld. We discuss Kallye’s wild experiences as a flight attendant, Malorie’s time filming in New Orleans, and some of Kallye’s most epic adventures. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: Playing Dungeons With Disney Princesses(00:03:07) - Flight Attendant on Las Vegas Vacation(00:10:21) - Airline Flight Attendants on COVID(00:14:43) - The End of Acting(00:17:30) - The Edinburgh Walking Tour(00:21:36) - Zombie Drug Ring in Haiti(00:24:22) - How Voodoo Is Actually practiced(00:27:14) - Bourbon Street In New Orleans(00:30:57) - The Night They Stacked The Gates To Hell(00:34:38) - We ACTUALLY Found The Gate To Hell(00:37:43) - What's The Weirdest Place You've Been To?(00:44:33) - The Italian tourist who almost died in Tuscany(00:50:20) - Biker Hits a Pothole On His Bike(00:52:06) - I Traveled The World By Yourself