Weird With a Side of Bacon

Trevor, Misty and Stephanie

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Comedy
Updated Biweekly

If you love weird and interesting facts, history, news, online posts and people, this is the podcast for you. Join your three hosts, Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie as we explore the weirdness of the world.

Oct 13

70,000 Pints of Guinness, A Bucket of Poop, and Stolen Puppies; The Weirdness Just Won't Stop!

Two women tried to get a dead 91-year-old man onto an international flight in a wheelchair to avoid the cost of transporting his body. That's just one of the strange cases on Episode 39: Misty shares the story of a Miami woman who threw a bucket of her own feces at a neighbor after accusing her of sleeping with her husband, while Stephanie brings a wedding-party rule sheet demanding $5,000 from each member—and banning food, alcohol, dancing, and visible tattoos. Trevor adds a thief who showed up at court in a stolen car full of stolen computers and puppies, plus his family's tale of mothers entering baking contests under their kids' names. Host introductions and bacon rating system (00:01:38) The hosts explain their roles and describe how they rate stories, from one bacon strip to a BLT. Trevor's 4-H baking contest story (00:04:04) Trevor's grandmother entered competitions under his father's name, competing against other mothers; Stephanie recalls her father doing her school project. Stolen Guinness and Pabst Blue Ribbon (00:12:02) Misty reports that thieves stole 70,000 pints of Guinness in England, following a separate theft of Pabst Blue Ribbon in the U.S. Leftover spaghetti in pasta sauce (00:18:36) A Reddit poster asks whether he was wrong to refuse spaghetti after learning his wife thickened the sauce with six-day-old leftovers. Man arrives at court in a stolen car with puppies (00:25:04) Trevor recounts a man appearing at his sentencing in a stolen vehicle carrying stolen computers and puppies. Woman throws a bucket of feces at her neighbor (00:34:53) Misty shares a Florida news story about a woman who threw human waste at a neighbor after accusing her of sleeping with her husband. Bridal-party rules and a $5,000 contribution (00:45:28) Stephanie reads a wedding party's strict rules, including a $5,000 payment, no eating, no dancing, and restrictions on guests and appearance. Women try to fly with a deceased relative (00:53:46) Trevor tells how two women allegedly put a deceased 91-year-old in a wheelchair to avoid the cost of transporting his body. Episode wrap-up and social-media plugs (01:01:28) The hosts close the episode, share where to find their content, and remind listeners to keep it weird.
Sep 29

A Dad that Steals More Than A French Fry!? and The Telltale Story of the Pez Outlaw! Part 3 Of 3.

In Episode 38, Steve Glue's Pez empire brought in millions—until Pez started selling his "misfit" dispensers for a dollar each, leaving him buried in unsold stock and debt. In the final chapter of the Pez Outlaw story, hear how Steve's biggest gamble unraveled, what happened after he disappeared from the collector scene, and why fans later welcomed him back as a celebrity. The episode also wraps up a family betrayal story: after finding his fiancée with his father, one man tries to rebuild his relationship with his mother—then learns his ex is pregnant and doesn't know which man is the father. Episode 38 Introduction and Host Banter (00:00:01) The hosts introduce the show, joke about episode 69, and explain the delay after a tornado affected their community. Recap of the Reddit Story (00:04:20) Stephanie recaps a man discovering his fiancée's affair with his father and showing his mother video evidence. Eight-Month Update: Family Reconciliation and Pregnancy News (00:07:30) The man describes therapy, rebuilding his life, reconnecting with his mother, and learning his ex is pregnant. The Pez Outlaw: Recap and New Setback (00:16:25) Trevor reviews Steve Glue's rise as a Pez collector and explains how suppliers stop selling to him. Steve and Josh Create Misfit Pez Dispensers (00:24:06) After losing their factory source, they arrange an expensive deal to manufacture unusually colored dispensers. The Misfit Pez Launch and Collector Craze (00:34:34) Steve unveils the dispensers at a convention, sparking intense demand and a million dollars in sales. Pez Collectors' Cruise and Rubber Duck Detour (00:36:12) The hosts digress into a Pez-themed cruise, board-game cruises, and rubber-duck collecting. Pez USA Undercuts Steve's Business (00:39:01) Pez USA releases matching dispensers at low prices, leaving Steve stuck with unsold stock and debt. Steve's Financial Collapse and Return to the Spotlight (00:42:21) Steve loses his business and disappears, then later returns as a celebrated figure among collectors. The Pez Outlaw Documentary and Story Wrap-Up (00:46:35) The hosts discuss the documentary, Steve's wife's perspective, and the completed Pez Outlaw story. Show Updates, Platforms, and Sign-Off (00:51:55) The hosts thank listeners, share where to find the show, give the email address, and close with their catchphrase.
Sep 15

A Dad that Steals More Than A French Fry!? and The Telltale Story of the Pez Outlaw! Part 2 Of 3.

In Episode 37 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie tackle two bizarre stories. First, they discuss a shocking Reddit confession about a man whose fiancée cheated on him with his own father, exploring the devastating family fallout that followed. Then, Trevor dives into the wild tale of Steve Glu, the "Pez Outlaw," who built a lucrative smuggling operation by importing rare European Pez dispensers into the U.S., outsmarting a rival CEO while living extravagantly. This episode, part two of a three-part series, blends dark drama with quirky humor throughout. Intro and Host Introductions (00:00:51) The hosts introduce themselves, their roles on the podcast, and explain their recent recording schedule and three-part special episode. Recap: Fiancé Cheated with Father (00:04:41) Stephanie recaps her story about a man who discovered his fiancée was having an affair with his own father. Part 2: The Confrontation (00:07:03) The man confronts his mother, who initially believes her husband's lies, but then sees video evidence of the affair. Recap: The Pez Outlaw (00:15:50) Trevor recaps his story about Steve Glew, a man who started smuggling and selling rare European Pez dispensers. Part 2: The Hungary Heist (00:21:12) Steve Glew travels to Hungary and, with a magical post-it note from a manager, acquires a truckload of rare Pez. The Arch Nemesis (00:30:14) Pez USA's CEO, Scott McWhinney, becomes Steve's arch-nemesis after flooding the market with the rare "Bubble Man" dispenser. Living the High Life (00:39:05) Steve embraces his "international spy" persona, making $4.5 million, spending lavishly, and becoming increasingly paranoid while growing his business. The Private Investigator (00:47:35) McWhinney hires a private investigator who confirms an inside man, Gunther, is helping Steve, but McWhinney refuses to believe it. Podcast Outro (00:52:47) The hosts wrap up the episode, teasing the continuation of the stories and sharing their social media and contact information.
Sep 1

A Dad that Steals More Than A French Fry!? and The Telltale Story of the Pez Outlaw! Part 1 Of 3.

In Episode 36 of "Weird with a Side of Bacon," hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie tackle two multi-part stories. Stephanie shares a shocking Reddit tale of a man who discovers his fiancée cheating with his own father, leading to a dramatic confrontation. Trevor dives into the fascinating story of Steve Glew, a struggling Michigan machinist who stumbled into a lucrative gray market Pez dispenser operation, smuggling rare European dispensers into the US. Both stories are left on cliffhangers, with resolutions promised in future episodes. Podcast Introduction (00:00:51) The hosts introduce themselves, the podcast's theme, and explain the bacon rating system for their stories. Cheating Story: Part 1 (00:04:02) Stephanie presents a Reddit story titled "My fiancé cheated on me with my father," detailing the shocking discovery. The Pez Outlaw: Part 1 (00:20:54) Trevor introduces Steve Glew, a machinist who starts a side hustle selling toys from cereal boxes to make ends meet. From Cereal Toys to Pez (00:38:50) Steve's cereal toy business ends, but he discovers a lucrative gray market for rare, overseas Pez dispensers at a convention. The Slovenia Adventure (00:43:51) Steve and his son travel to Slovenia to buy Pez directly from the factory, navigating a war-torn region. Smuggling Pez into the US (00:56:44) Steve successfully brings thousands of rare Pez dispensers through US customs due to a loophole, launching his profitable new business. Podcast Outro (01:04:26) The hosts wrap up the episode, teasing the continuation of the stories and sharing their social media and contact information.
Aug 18

Boobs, Time Travel, and Skidmarks: The Weirdest Stories You'll Hear Today!

In Episode 35 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty dive into a mix of bizarre stories. Highlights include a retired gardener accidentally discovering a £1 million Roman coin hoard, a cringe-worthy Reddit dating story involving questionable hygiene, a theory that Edgar Allan Poe was a time traveler, a mother who grew a third breast after pregnancy, and a woman uninvited from her brother's wedding for wearing white to a birthday party. The hosts rate each story on their bacon scale while keeping things funny and lighthearted throughout. Podcast Intro & Host Introductions (00:00:50) The hosts introduce themselves and the premise of the podcast, which covers weird stories from around the world. A Snotty Situation (00:01:57) Stephanie calls out Trevor for not telling her she had snot in her hair during a client meeting at work. The Weird Bacon Scale Rating System (00:04:23) The hosts explain their unique story rating system, which ranges from one bacon strip to the ultimate BLT rating. The Coolest Guy with a Fanny Pack (00:05:21) A man searching for a lost hammer with a metal detector uncovers a massive hoard of ancient Roman treasure. Smelly Guy Dating Story (00:17:46) A woman from Reddit asks for advice after her date left "skid marks" in her bed after they slept together. Edgar Allan Poe Was a Time Traveler (00:22:45) Trevor presents a theory that Edgar Allan Poe was a time traveler, citing a story he wrote that predicted reality. A Third Boob After Pregnancy (00:39:12) A woman discovers she grew a third breast with a nipple in her armpit after giving birth to her child. Uninvited from a Wedding Over a Dress (00:52:43) A woman is uninvited from her brother's wedding for wearing a white dress to a completely unrelated birthday party. Podcast Outro & Socials (01:02:39) The hosts wrap up the episode, ask for ratings, and share their social media handles and contact information.
Jul 28

Farts on Seesaws, Lottery Winning Idiots, and Harassing Robots: Weirdness Served Crispy

In Episode 34 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty share bizarre stories with their signature humor. They kick off with a personal tale about a humming Walmart shopper on a Bluetooth call, then dive into wild news: New Zealand teens accidentally donating weed and cash to charity, a remotely operated robot terrifying a Japanese grandmother, and a satisfying workplace lunch revenge story. Trevor also covers French prisoners shipped to Louisiana and lottery winner Michael Carroll, who blew $27.5 million and happily returned to garbage collecting. Ratings are handed out using their signature bacon strip system throughout. The Man on the Bluetooth (00:01:45) A host shares a personal story about a man at Walmart who was on a Bluetooth call for over 20 minutes. The Bacon Rating System (00:06:00) The hosts explain their 1-to-4 bacon strip rating system for stories, including the ultimate "BLT" rating for extra weirdness. Accidental Weed Donation (00:07:06) Teens in New Zealand accidentally donate a bag containing marijuana and cash to a charity shop, then return in a panic. The Farting Seesaw Review (00:12:10) A bizarre and unrelated Amazon review for pepper spray involving a farting seesaw is shared and discussed by the hosts. A Real-Life Get Out of Jail Free Card (00:19:28) A historical story about how France populated its Louisiana territory by sending prisoners and prostitutes there in the 1700s. Robot Terrorizes Elderly Woman (00:29:13) A humanoid robot, remotely operated by a 50-year-old man, frightens a 70-year-old woman on a street in Japan. The Lunch Thief's Revenge (00:37:09) A Reddit story about a coworker who steals and eats another coworker's 50 wings as revenge for throwing out lunches. Party Like a Rockstar (00:43:33) The story of a 19-year-old garbage collector who won the lottery and blew through $27.5 million in eight years. Podcast Outro & Socials (00:56:04) The hosts wrap up the episode, ask for ratings, and share their social media handles and contact information.
Jul 14

Coffins, Ghosts, and Rhinoceros Butts; Bountiful Weirdness on the WWSB Podcast!

In episode 33 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty dive into a collection of bizarre stories. Trevor tells the tale of the Red ghost; a true story from Arizona's history, and Misty covers coffin testing and a famous movie prop from the 1990s. All while Stephanie brings odd Amazon reviews and misconnections. The hosts rate each story using their bacon strip system while keeping the laughs going throughout. Hosts Introduction (00:00:51) The hosts introduce themselves and their respective areas of focus: weird history, social media, and weird news stories. Talking to Old Men on the Computer (00:01:58) A host shares a personal story about their teenage kids making a very disturbing comment while on their computers. Weirdo Misconnections (00:04:58) Stephanie reviews two misconnections that make your go WTF! The Legend of the Red Ghost, Part 1 (00:12:16) Trevor tells a scary, but true, monster story from Arizona during the 1880s. Coffin Meditation (00:19:30) Misty Reports on the Japanese trend of meditating inside coffins. An Amazon Review for an Strange Item (00:30:38) Stephanie reads a short but accurate review of a coffin from Amazon. The Legend of the Red Ghost, Part 2 (00:39:09) Trevor finishes the scary, but true, Arizona tale of the red monsters. A Wild Movie Prop From Your Youth Is Up For Auction! (00:48:42) Misty reports on the rhinoceros butt form Ace Ventura Pet Detective 2 being auctioned off online. Outro & Social Media Plugs (01:00:17) The hosts wrap up, thank listeners, and share where to find the podcast online.
Jun 30

When Bad Art Gets Stolen, Dead Cats Fly, and Wienermobiles Race: A Journey into the Weird Side

In Episode 32 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Stephanie, and Misty dive into a collection of bizarre stories. Highlights include the mysterious kidnapping of a beloved painting from the Museum of Bad Art, the return of the Wienermobile race at Indianapolis, a wedding guest stealing the bride's outfit, a Dutch artist turning his taxidermied cat into a flying drone, a man suffering severe injuries after tripping over his Sphinx cat, and a controversial rant about a Wisconsin fishing tournament. Each story is rated using their signature bacon strip system. Podcast Intro & Skit (00:00:01) The episode begins with a content warning, a humorous skit about ordering "weird," and an introduction to the hosts. A Truck in the Drive-Thru (00:01:55) Stephanie shares a story about seeing a truck with a large flatbed trailer navigating a tight McDonald's drive-thru. The Kidnapping of Rebecca (00:05:58) Trevor tells the story of a painting stolen from the Museum of Bad Art and the unusual ransom demand. The Weenie 500 (00:15:40) Misty reports on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, sparking plans for a road trip. Stealing the Bride's Clothes (00:27:33) Stephanie shares a wedding-shaming story about a guest who wore the bride's special hat and robe for attention. The Orville-copter (00:34:06) Trevor shares the story of a Dutch artist who turned his deceased cat, Orville, into a taxidermied flying drone. Cat Causes Car Crash Injuries (00:40:25) Misty tells a story about a man who sustained severe, car-crash-level injuries after tripping over his cat down stairs. Battle on Bago Complaint (00:47:25) Stephanie reads a Facebook post from a man complaining about the timing of a Wisconsin ice fishing tournament. Podcast Outro (00:56:52) The hosts recap the episode's stories and share where listeners can find more of their content online.

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If love weird stuff, this is the podcast for you! Meet Misty, Trevor and, Stephanie as they give you a taste of the Weird with a Side of Bacon Podcast. If it's weird, it's for us!!!

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If you love weird and interesting facts, history, news, online posts and people, this is the podcast for you. Join your three hosts, Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie as we explore the weirdness of the world.

Creator

Trevor, Misty and Stephanie
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

39
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2025
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Weird With a Side of Bacon