350th Episode Spectacular: Hotel California

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Holy Moly, Weirdsville! 350 episodes! Three! Five! Zero! Join us this week, along with Special Correspondents Tilly (Queen of Lists) and Bobbi (Weirdo for Hire) to celebrate! And to celebrate, we are doing things a little differently. We are doing a research-and-report episode on one of the most mysterious and well know songs of all time, Hotel California by the Eagles. Join us as we discuss the mythology and mystery behind this enigmatic slice of 1970s country-rock Americana. Welcome to the Hotel California on this, the 350th episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 349- “Mysticism, Strange Happenings, Medicine Men, and Healing” with Jose Mendoza

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Joining us this week n the podcast is Jose Mendoza. After studying and practicing Western medicine for years, Jose began a journey to discover the teaching and wisdom of Eastern traditional medicine. Often called “Chinese medicine, ” the practice involves finding balance and harmony in the body and spirit, using a number of ancient methods. For Jose, his investigation also turned into spiritual enlightenment found in Taoism. Join us for an fascinating conversation about traditional Eastern practices and medicine, including insights from our very own Smilin’ Sensei, cohost Barry Johnston, on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 348- “Hope is an Ember”

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Trigger warning: discussions on suicide. Joining us this week on the podcast is ayurveda life and wellness coach, Sivani Ishaya. Tragedy struck her family home when Sivani was only 12 years and her older sister took her life. This life changing event seemed to open Sivani up to the other side. A slow process that eventually led to becoming a monk for 13 years. This was only the beginning of her journey for spirituality and healing. She now uses her knowledge to help others back from the edge and back to their own path of healing and growth. Join us for an honest and incredible conversation on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 346- “What Any Good Panic Does” with Brandon Morgan

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Joining us this week is Brandon Morgan, creator and host of the EVIL WITHIN podcast. Brandon brings a truly terrifying story from his hometown. Just down the street, 14 year old Tommy Sullivan murdered his mother, then took his own life. Nobody knows exactly what happened or why, but clues left by Tommy point to sinister, arcane magick. The dark forces of unknown cults were swarming in the air above New Jersey. A true Satanic Panic had ensued. Join us as Branden recounts his experiences with this incredible, tragic story on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 345- “Dead Body Stuff”

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This week we are joined by Ali Lauderdale; author, comic book creator and host of the AliSanguis Youtube channel. Ali has some truly terrifying stories to share about two encounters with potential serial killers. Why does she think this? Tune in to find out. Plus, Ali shares stories of her unusual and wild childhood, living in meth houses and Las Vegas casino hotels. Buckle up for a truly wild ride on this weeks episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 344- “Green Day’s Not Classic Rock”

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Joining us this week is author and podcaster Gina Ramsey. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Gina is another return guest to these here Weirdsville parts. Gina has write a sequel to her humorous anthology Burnt Gloveboxes book as well as starting the podcast Laugh Lines and Turbulence. Someone has been opening doors in Gina‘s new house, and playing tricks. Who is Rita? Plus we have a conversation about growing old; maybe gracefully, maybe not. And for the record: Green Day is not classic rock! It’s another classic episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 342- “The One and Only Barnaby Jones”

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This week we welcome back the one and only Barnaby Jones, researcher at CAPS (the Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) as well as hosting the podcasts Whispers from the Dark and Untold Radio Network. Barnaby shares with us stories from his cryptid and paranormal research, including learning from the Turtle Man! Live Action! Plus we discuss the upcoming CAPS conference in May 2025. Join us on the trail of bigfoot and other anomalies in this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 341- “Shadow Man in the Window”

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Sometimes those shadows dancing on your bedroom wall in the night are just shadows. But sometimes, as our guest Gabriella (host of the NEXUS OF NARRATIVES podcast) rediscovered from childhood memories, they are something more terrifying. For years she wrote off these childhood memories as just kid stuff, until she discovered a podcast about Shadow People and her world was reopened to that other, more mysterious side. The side of life we in WEIRDSVILLE are all too familiar with, as many of us live there too. Plus, Barry has a surprise encounter with an NBA legend. Join us for another spooky, sensational, supernatural episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 340- “He Didn’t Have a Face”

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Joining us this week from down on the Texas coast is Bonnie. Bringing back the spooky, Bonnie has a goose bump inducing story of a scary night from her youth. Plus, Bonnie also talks about what it is to be a mediator. Sure, we have heard that term, but what does a mediator do exactly? Join us and found out on this week’s back to basics spooky episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 339- “3 AM Vibe” with Todd Warner of Dead Halos

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Joining us this week is friend of the pod and the driving musical force behind band DEAD HALOS, Todd Warner. Todd share a story of a magical Christmas Eve in Dublin, Ireland. A Christmas miracle that made both Barry and Adam more than a little bit jealous. We also talk about the new EP from DEAD HALOS, “19.8” and have a great discussion on process, art and the power of music. And stay tuned for a bonus sample track after the episode. Raise a pint and sing along if you are so inclined, to this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!