Ep 332- Happy Holidays, Weirdsville! It’s time for our annual holiday special and sharing the celebration with Barry and Adam is Special Correspondent, Queen of Lists, and their adopted pod-daughter, Tilly! Grab some eggnog and some cookies and settle down by the fire, as we discuss some Christmastime traditions from around the world! Weird Christm…

Ep 331- 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 col…

Ep 330- Returning from episode 323 is Rachel Dalton! As you may recall, Rachel is the host of the podcast Wine, Dine, and 69. Last time, Rachel shared some very interesting, racy stories. This time, however, she’s come to scare your socks off! Spooky shadows, feelings of dread, a very unnerving stranger and more on this week’s classic spooky episod…

Ep 329- This week we are joined by speaker and author Kevin Russell. When he and his wife took their young daughter, the diagnosis the doctor gave was for them to fix their problems. Thus began a journey of healing and self exploration moments of enlightenment, paths which Kevin says we all can share. A fascinating and truly enlightening conversati…

Ep 328- It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S.A. That means lots of time on the road, in the air or even on the rail, traveling to spend time with friends and family. So to help you pass that time, and to get to know us a little better, we are providing an extra long episode for you. Joining us is Special Correspondent, Master of List, Queen of Qu…

Ep 327- 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 t…

Ep 326- 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 inte…

Ep 325- 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 delig…

Ep 324- 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 epi…

Ep 323- (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 imp…

Ep 322- This week’s episode is a little bit different than our usual format. Returning guest Gloria Haas is here to answer a list of questions from our Special Correspondent and Master of Lists, Tilly. Some great conversations are had and new stories and information shared by both Gloria and Tilly. Is Tilly‘s dad a reptilian? Why would she think su…

Ep 321- Returning this week is one of the most requested follow up guests we have had in a longtime. Gloria Hass (from episode 291) joins us with some amazing new stories that she only recently discovered about her early life. A secret space program, black ops training, MK Ultra and more! Buckle up for another wide, jaw dropping ride on this week’s…

Ep 321- This week, our hosts Barry and Adam share stories from their recently attended High School Class 30th reunion! (Well, it’s Barry’s 30th and Adam’s 10th, if you follow the pod’s own mythology.) It was a fun weekend for both and they brought some souvenir stories of their travels, home town history and memories. And YES, Adam did get to eat a…

Ep 319- Our guest this week is Justin from Enid, Oklahoma. Justin is a good friend of our very own Smilin’ Sensei and co-host, Barry Johnston. Justin is one of those guests who thought they didn’t really have any stories to share, but having been a long time listener and member of Weirdsville, he figured out that he had some interesting history ind…

Ep 318- UFOs! Ghosts! Spirituality! An unusually chatty dog! All these and more as we talk with Spiritual Mentor, Activator and children’s book author, Valeria Martiza! It’s another fascinating and fantastic conversation on the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast!Par What's Yer Weird Story?

Ep 317- Here on the podcast, we find past lives and reincarnation to be fascinating subjects. And fortunately enough, this week’s guest, Penny Johnson, is all too familiar with the subject. A few years into her spiritual journey, Penny found herself have strange visions and dreams of past times and other people’s lives. She became increasingly awar…

Ep 316- Our guest this week is Tanja James, self-proclaimed Dreamwalker. Tanja is also a spirit advisor, alchemist, poet, and multidimensional being. Tanja has had an interesting path in her spiritual journey. Her dream abilities alone are incredible; from premonitions to astral projection to viewing timelines and beyond! Join us for an extra long,…

Ep 315- Wowwee wow wow! Holy cow! It’s our 6th Anniversary Special episode! Hard to believe that we have been sharing YOUR stories every week for 6 whole years! So many thanks go out to YOU, Weirdsville, for listening, supporting and sharing your stories! To celebrate, we have brought in our Special Correspondents Tilly & Bobbi, to share some of th…

Ep 314- 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…

Ep 313- 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 sle…

Attention: This week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEIRD STORY? Podcast will be delayed for a few days. Maybe it’s technical problems. Maybe Barry was abducted by the TicTac. Maybe Adam is locked in a haunted house, totally unaware of the spirits, as usual. But don’t worry, the episode will drop this week and its a nice long one. We’re talking near d…

Ep 312- Joining us this week from the Great White North (Oh Canada!) is Miriam Rachel; writer, Tarot reader, astrologer and host of the Tarot Table podcast. Miriam shares some stories of how she learned to harness her intuitive powers and esoteric knowledge. She also has some hot takes on the “new age” culture. Miriam explains to our near clueless …

Ep 311- This week we are joined by comedian Jeff Lawson. After having two bombs dropped on him in the same day, one in the form of a lightning bolt, the other in the form of his wife’s secret, Jeff began to change his life and take on new adventures. Prepare for some laughs, amazing misadventures, and truly wild brushes with fame (or infamy) from P…

Ep 310- What happens when day at the ballpark turns into tragedy. Millions of Americans watch the national past time every year, attending the spectacular stadiums that host them. The excitement of the crowd, the world famous hot dogs, the skills of the athletes put on display! One might ever catch a home run or foul ball. But sometimes the foul ba…

Ep 309- 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 r…

Ep 308- *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…

Ep 307- This week’s guest was present at two of the 21st century’s most infamous tragedies. Host of the Aligned Alchemist podcast, Sunita has led a life incredible coincidence or terribly bad timing. Sunita was working in the World Trade Center on 9/11 and also at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas the day of the deadliest mass shooting on America…

Ep 305- Joining us this week is Beverly Cornell, author and host of the Spark & Ignite marketing podcast. Beverly brings with her a story of family. Not your typical family story. A story of 3 generations of adoption, discovering family and roots. It’s a tale Dickensian in epicness, with twists and surprises and strange coincidences. Join us for an…

Ep 305- Joining us on the podcast this week from sunny California is podcaster and professional Tarot reader Sarah Tye. AS host of the Spirit Journey Collective podcast, Sarah uses her Tarot skills and mediumship to help others. Sarah shares stories of her personal journey into spiritual awareness and career with the cards. And as a bonus, hosts Ba…

Ep 304- Joining us this week from Denver, Colorado is psychic medium, angel channel, ThetaHealing Practitioner, and psychic trainer, Sarah Itkin. After a terrifying dream that came true, Sarah began her journey into psychic discovery. Using her background as a therapist, Sarah launched her career as a medium, channeler and psychic trainer to help o…

Ep 303- 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 …

Ep 302- 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 grievi…

Ep 301- Joining us from wild and woolly Florida, U.S.A., for this week’s episode is Erika (aka aitabride420). Erika spent the night at the infamous Lizzie Borden house when she was young, where both she and her father experienced some very unusual occurrences. Oh yeah, and there was a Ouija board involved. But Erika‘s stories don’t stop there, oh n…

Ep 300- 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…

Ep 299- This week our guest is Darren Hembrow, a former Police Officer from Wales. Darren has had a lifetime of weird experiences. From hearing phantom footsteps in his childhood home and seeing mysterious hooded figures, to having psychic dreams, chasing UFOs and seeing 80 foot tall angels, Darren and his family have a connection to the other side…

Ep 298- 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 …

Ep 297- This week’s guest, Tim Holmes, has had an unusual life. At age 7, his family moved to South America to live in a castle while his father dredged the Amazon River for gold. Later, in his teenage years, he attempted to build a roller coaster in his family’s backyard. Soon he fell in love with movies and struck out to follow that passion. Tim …

Ep 296- This week’s guest has a story that is weird to most of us, but it’s just her normal life. In 1998, Jamie Goudeau was diagnosed with Bi Polar disorder, after a terrifying experience on an airplane. The event was life changing for Jamie, with many changes to follow. From being helpless to helping others, Jamie‘s story is unusual and inspiring…

Ep 295- “Holy $#!+ !!!” That’s the phrase repeated often in this episode by our hosts. That’s because this week’s guest, Margo from Australia, has one of the wildest rollercoaster rides of a true crime story that we have ever had of the podcast! Murder! Conspiracy! Love triangles! And how a baby born 5 weeks premature cleared a man from the suspect…

Ep 294- Join us this week on the podcast, all the way from the land down under, is life coach, author and podcaster Lunaria Gaia, a.k.a. Luna. Host of the More Confidence with Luna Gaia, Lunaria shares the stories of her names and how she came by them. But that’s not even the “weird” story! Luna was the surrogate mother for two of her friends: a pr…

Ep 293- Joining us from across the pond is this week’s guest, David Oliver. From an early age, David has been having unusual brushes with the paranormal. A reoccurring dream from childhood revealed itself to be a past life during hypnosis. A chance encounter at a new age bookstore turned into a life changing experience with reiki. And that’s just i…

Ep 292- Joining us this week is Tom Stewart, paranormal investigator and host of the podcast My Paranormal Story. Tom is a natural born storyteller and fortunately for us, he’s also had a hat load of creepy paranormal experiences. From sharing a haunted bedroom to exploring historic graveyards and more, Tom has got it all. So join us as we romp aro…

Ep 291- This week we have a truly unique guest storyteller unlike any we have had before. Gloria Hass is a podcaster, author, healer and an ALIEN. Gloria was born on a spaceship and later born into a baby to live her life as a human being. An amazing story and conversation about her life, life on Earth and so much more on this week’s episode of the…

Ep 290- 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 …

Ep 289- 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? P…

Ep 288- Join us this week on the podcast is author and former pro wrestler Mark Smith. After growing up in a small town in Georgia, Mark was a wandering warrior of the square circle for years, and has the stories to share. And life after the ring held it’s own adventures. Come along on this fun and fantastic voyage behind the scenes and beyond with…

Ep 287 This week’s guest, Gina Ramsey, is a self-described victim of Murphy’s Law. You know… “Anything that can go wrong, will.” Gina has found a way to laugh off the curve balls life tends to throw, and she collected them into a book titled Burnt Glovesboxes. Gina shares some of her stories and some of the spooky experiences as well. Special Corre…

Ep 286- Step right up! Pop a balloon and win a prize! Ok, there are no prizes to be won, but our guest this week certainly is one. Ed Green has had interesting life and is full of some fun stories. From ghost cats, mysteriously stained mattresses, UFOs, being carnie folk and more, Ed‘s got tales. Step right up and join us for this week’s multifacet…

Ep 285- Our guest this week from Boston, Mass. is Amber K. A self-described “Swamp Yankee,” Amber has been having weird experiences since the day she was born. LITERALLY. Amber is our people and our kind of weird. Join us for another fun conversation about living dead girls, spooky things and New England on this week’s episode of the WHAT’S YER WEI…

Ep 284- Joining us this week from deep in the heart of Texas, is Nicole Starbuck. Noticing that she had gifts at a young age, Nicole was unsure and even ashamed of her secret. Eventually finding the strength up unbridle herself of the “shame,” Nicole learned to embrace her true self and help others and a life coach and writer. An incredible convers…