Category: local legends

Ep 327- “The Unkillable Guy”

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Joining us this week is author Eric Otero, from upstate New York. Eric is a storyteller, both in conversation and in print. His written stories fall into the horror genre, but his life stories, and those of his family, are all real. Weird, wild, amazing and real. Starting with his seemingly indestructible father, his family full who share the same name, and his own experiences, Eric brings a buffet full of stories and sides for our ears. And if you are interested in his written tales, check out www.emoteroauthor.com for more. Weird lights in the forest, mysterious voices, failed parachutes and so much more on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 324- “I Had This Fire In My Ass”

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This week’s guest originates from Adam‘s neighborhood, Cincinnati, Ohio. Jen Youngquist is a yoga instructor, pattern breaker, and spirit dating coach. She also pissed off the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanos, Pele. What started as a vacation in paradise turned into a series of catastrophes that reminded us of a classic Brady Bunch episode. Seriously, what damage can taking one little rock home as a souvenir cause? Fire goddesses, curses, island paradise and much more on this week’s burning episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 309- “Tu Tia Bruja”

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Joining us from Tequila. Mexico is American ex-pat, café owner and podcaster Bex Carlos, a.k.a. BexBeCasting! Our friend is a self described “witchy aunt” and host of the podcast Tu Tia Bruja. Bex informed us about Tequila (the city and the drink) and shared some incredible stories about her family and their connection to the supernatural realm. So grab some shot glasses if you are daring and join us for this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 303- “Too Nice for Nessie” with Perla K. Carino

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This week’s guest is author, poetess, and cryptid fan, Perla K. Carino. Watching a news report about a mysterious ocean creature when she was just a child sparked a life long fascination with aquatic cryptids. And by chance, she and her husband found themselves of the shores of Loch Ness, home of her favorite legendary cryptid: Nessie! Sea Creatures, cryptids, poetry and more on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 300- “My 4th Concussion”

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SHAZAM! It’s our 300th episode! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have brought in a special guest close to our hearts. What’s Yer Weird Story? Podcast is proud to present… the man, the myth, the legend…and Barry’s dad: Curt Johnston! You’ve heard Curt stories before on the podcast, but now we go straight to the source. Please join us for this hilarity and mischief filled 300th episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 298- “Digital Nomad”

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Joining us this week from the Philippines is digital creator and podcaster Geleen Onthego. Self described “Digital Nomad,” Geleen hosts the Travel Not to Escape podcast and lives life out of her suitcase. Whether it’s dealing with ghosts and a string of bad luck in New Orleans or almost accidentally joining a cult in coastal Mexico, Geleen has had some amazing, hilarious and maybe just a tiny bit terrifying tales from her life on the road. So grab some fresh baked cookies and prep the isolation float tank to drift away in this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 290- Bigfoot is Hyden with Barnaby Jones

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This week our guest is Barnaby Jones. No, not the 1970s TV detective, the real life writer, podcaster, cryptid hunter and paranormal investigator Barnaby Jones. What’s he bringing with him you may ask? Well, how about a haunted haunted attraction, a paranormal vortex, UFOs and BIGFOOT! Join us for the many incredible stories in this week’s power packed episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 289- I’m the Biddy Lady”

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Joining us from deep in the heart of Texas is Amy! With stories from being a 911 dispatch operator, weird life in Waco, and the creepy Biddy Lady, Amy has it all. Texas is a place full of high strangeness. Creepy child spirits, ghost tornado victims, Oprah, the FBI and more on this week’s Texas-sized episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 279- Office Christmas Party 2023

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Happy Holidays, Weirdsville! This week, our hosts Smilin’ Sensei Barry Johnston and the Professor Adam Beeby, invite you to join the Weirdsville/WYWS office Christmas Party! Also joining is Special Correspondent and Master of List, Truth Trekkin’ Tilly, with a list of interesting Christmas traditions from around the world. And it wouldn’t be a Christmas special with out the reading of some spooky holiday ghost stories! So coming along on our sleigh ride and drink some of the killer eggnog made with lighter fluid on this week’s festive episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 263- Our 5th Anniversary Special part 1 with Special Correspondent, Resident Bigfoot Expert, & Voice of the Listener: Jeff Hubbard

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Wowzers! WYWS has been delivering the weird, wonderful, outrageous, adventurous, shocking, hilarious, spooky, out of this world true stories as told by the people who lived them, weekly for 5 whole years! We are having a party and it’s BYOB! Joining your regular hosts Adam Beeby & Barry Johnston for the first part of our anniversary specials is Special Correspondent, Resident Bigfoot Expert & Voice of the Listener, Mr. Jeff Hubbard! Jeff and the boys catch-up, chat, answer some listener questions and have some laughs! So join us for some cake and hidden treasure on this week’s celebratory episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!