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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 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 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!

Ep 338- “It’s Gonna End Weird”

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Our guest this week is Bree, who was a guest in the early days of the podcast. All the way back in episode 72 “Your Friend’s Cold Heart,” Bree shared some freakin’ spooky stories from when she was living in her friend’s haunted house. Now she is back with follow ups to those stories and more supernatural activities. Oh! it’s a spine tingling episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 337- “Oh No, Mister Bill!”

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This week’s guest, Mark, joins us from Barry’s old stomping grounds, Enid, Oklahoma. Mark is a man of many interest and hobbies: chemistry to botany to mechanics and how things work. He’s also a self admitted former skydiving addict! Join us as we jump out of perfectly good planes back in the early 1980’s. It’s time for high flying adventures on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 331- “If You Put To It”

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This week’s guest, TJ Moon, had it rough from the start. Born with cerebral palsy, abandoned at a McDonald’s at age 7, and lost in the foster system for years. Fortune began to change as he and his half brother were adopted into the same family. Encouraged to follow his dreams and told he can do anything he put his mind to, TJ graduated college, began several businesses and became a author and motivational speaker. An inspirational conversation with a remarkable young man on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

Ep 326- “Turns Out, The Knucklehead Was Wrong”

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This week we are joined by military intelligence officer, former sworn organized crime investigator, and host of the Headlines In History podcast, Jon Molik. And for a number of years, Jon was a paid eavesdropper for the state of New York. Jon shares some stories from his time tapping wires as well as how that whole thing works. It’s a interesting occupation and some fantastic stories and a look behind law enforcement on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!

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!