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Ep 325- “The Sound of Her Voice” with Mary Pieroni Harper

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This week’s guest, Mary Peironi Harper, has a story that is on the heartwarming, unusual side of the weird spectrum. Mary shares the story of her parents, both who had been blind since childhood. Neither of her parents allowed their blindness to be a roadblock in their lives. The stories from their childhoods are full of adventure and delight. Their love story is one for the ages. Look for Mary‘s book about her folks, The Sound of Her Voice, for more incredible stories and join us on this inspiring 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 323- “Can That Actually Happen?”

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(Parental Advisory: This episode features discussions of a sexual nature. Listener discretion is advised.)

This week’s guest is Rachel Dalton, host of the sex and relationship podcast Wine, Dine, and 69. Rachel shares one of the funniest stories we have heard in a while, and it is quite unusual indeed. A romantic encounter turns into an impromptu driving lesson on the way to the emergency room. We also have a fascinating discussion on our “birds and bees” talks ( or lack there of) with our parents as well as other aspects of human sexuality. Join us for this week’s stimulating episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 314- “We Love the Monkees!”

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Joining us from the Garden state (that’s New Jersey if you didn’t know) is this week’s, Jocelyn. This episode is one of those prime examples of when the conversation and stories take a direction all of their own. Jocelyn shares stories of her family, spirituality, relationships and so much more. And spoiler alert: We didn’t even get to hear the Monkees story! So join us as we travel from Jersey to Viet Nam to California and beyond on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 313- “Buried Alive In My Sleep” with Paul Bright

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Joining us this week is sleep expert and author Paul Bright. Paul has had an interesting life and cherry picked a few of his favorite stories to share. It’s a grab bag ranging from a near death experience as a child, a brush with fame as a karaoke rock star, and terrifying sleep paralysis. Plus a fascinating discussion on the science of sleep and dreams. So slide into your pajamas and puff your pillow, crank up some “My Own Worst Enemy” and rock out to this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 308- “This Book Don’t Even Suck” with Carmen Leal

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*Trigger Warning: Adult Situations and Themes, Suicide

This week’s guest is author and raconteur Carmen Leal. Starting with a late night steamy moment on a Hawaiian golf course interrupted mid stroke, to her time in the Peace Corps in Africa, to eloping in Atlanta and beyond; Carmen has had a very interesting life. And while we discuss some heavy topics, this episode is chock full of laughs and the unconditional love of dogs. Join us for a fantastically fun episode of the world famous WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 302- “Rainbow Baby Mom” with Grace Peterson

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Trigger Warning: Discussion of Abortion and Child loss. Joining us this week is author, activist and Rainbow Baby Mom, Grace Peterson. Grace shares a powerful and intimate story of her choice to have an abortion due to medical necessity. Grace herself described it as “the easiest and most difficult decision she has every made.” While grieving the loss of her daughter, Grace discovered she was pregnant again. However, she wasn’t out of the woods yet. It’s a difficult topic handled with humor and grace on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!