What a Weird Week

Scotty Horsman
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What a Weird Week is a show featuring the week's weird news stories. Every Friday we do a Weird-News-of-the-Week Top 10 audio podcast, a full shownotes blog, and a video episode. See https://www.shownotes.page or search "What a Weird Week". #Weird #News #Interesting #Stories #Entertainment #Popular #Culture #Fun #TenWeirdThings #weirdnews #weird #news #podcast #comedy #spotify #funny #weirdnewsoftheday #comedypodcast #weirdhistory #journalism #media #whoa #wow #what #saywhat #noway #ohmydays #areyouserious #wtf #weirdnewsstories #weirdnewsheadlines #weirdnewsoftheweek

  1. 4d ago

    Weird News Update on Fri 23 October 2026: Ten Weird Things from this Week's News, including the extremely weird Pringles contest! What a Weird Week!

    Hi friends, I'm Scott and here is your weird news update featuring some of the odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week. Fri. 23 Oct. 2026.Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE.   10 Chin-up King. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6dxwkd50d2zo and video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jgDWH5lE4sA?feature=share 9 Haunted overalls? idk. https://hudsonvalley.news12.com/ghosts-in-the-kitchen-newburgh-brewery-owner-shares-eerie-security-footage and video https://www.tiktok.com/@blaise.gomez12/video/7698483394283359519?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 8 Brady slacks way into city council position. https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/just-trying-pay-rent-canadian-184500354.html and video https://youtu.be/twdy56wPmmY?si=OadSy8jJQ0ba3vO_ 7 Pringles urn contest?! https://www.adweek.com/creativity/pringles-offers-one-die-hard-fan-a-final-resting-place-in-a-branded-urn/  and video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy1VWEej1DEand also this video https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GNGmzDVUq/  6 Sleep Race Champ wins $14000 for falling asleep fast?! https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/ready-set-snooze-sleep-deprived-040913184.html and video https://youtube.com/shorts/WJyouLN9zfU?si=oBzRREbQBwSjKnBP 5 More sleep: Researchers name top exercise to help you sleep. *Why isn't it sleepwalking? https://studyfinds.com/one-exercise-ranked-best-for-sleep-walking-finished-less-than-point-behind-2180/  4 Study: what are we secretly doing during video calls? https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/americans-secretly-cooking-during-virtual-meetings-one-age-group-leading-way 3 Giant crabs hamper expedition. https://people.com/the-theory-behind-the-latest-search-for-amelia-earharts-plane-12178154 and video link https://youtu.be/WxELs7iNG2o?si=MO75DGS4icF4oaqE 2 Electric bike company reminds you: say no to ebike jousting. https://bbc.com/news/articles/c9zrdpg7256yo and video https://youtube.com/shorts/HpRc0ocKdmM?si=MwPAH_iRI9tVNUgR Bonus: Train is very long, world reacts. https://www.trains.com/pro/freight/south-african-operator-sets-record-for-worlds-longest-freight-train/ and video https://www.facebook.com/reel/1108494375301311 1 Mystery Object Falls from Sky, Lands in Minnesota Field. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article317714175.html and video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eTvlbbiL9s

  2. Oct 16

    Weird News Update on Fri 16 October 2026: Ten Weird Things from this Week's News, including a terrifying giant wiener dog! What a Weird Week!

    Hi friends, I'm Scott and here is your weird news update featuring some of the odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week. Fri. 16 Oct. 2026.Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE.   10 Pumpkins are surpassing 3000 pounds now. https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/giant-pumpkins-battle-for-heavyweight-glory-and-the-world-record-in-california/ and also video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2n_g661iR0 9 Man risks paper cuts on lips, esophagus to catch several airplanes in mouth. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/13/guinness-world-records-david-rush-paper-planes-mouth/5211791898743/ and the video https://youtu.be/9mI-3SVweng?si=EG1ae43DUqjcLIMs 8 Spidermen unite. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/09/Guinness-World-Records-spider-man/4421791569448/ and video https://youtu.be/VpD3C5tP39A?si=BHYgnDKxJgSWNmv_ 7 Planking Grammy dominates. https://people.com/grandmother-breaks-own-record-planking-world-record-at-5-hours-12170377 and the video https://youtu.be/CY69c_vfDO8?si=ARLI8LZGNzc5hvzX 6 Giant Wiener Dog terrifies community *citation needed* https://www.chron.com/texas/article/buda-wiener-dog-statue-texas-22475144.php and the video https://youtube.com/shorts/60k_kPZh8ps?si=uajQ_sySq3iG4imr 5 Locked in! Doctor's office edition. https://www.wmur.com/article/keene-convenient-md-patient-left-behind/74111701  4 Poison Ivy Sheep. https://www.kgns.tv/2026/10/09/they-love-it-sheep-hired-eat-your-poison-ivy/ 3 Wait, that Salem witch trial theory was debunked 50 years ago?? Tell the all the podcasters! https://www.popsci.com/science/salem-witch-trials-moldy-bread-ergot/  2 Bear gets too close to literary classic for my liking. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/bear-library-winnie-the-pooh-22479397.php 1 (tie) Jenny the horse has a very long tail. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/15/guinness-world-records-longest-horse-tail/8351792085400/ and video https://www.facebook.com/reel/4588182088080988   1 (tie) man drinks bottle of pop very fast, world reacts. *might be soda. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/14/finland-Guinness-world-records-orange-soda/7121791997375/ and the video https://www.facebook.com/reel/4476578822604451

  3. Oct 9

    Weird News Update on Fri 9 October 2026: Ten Weird Things from this Week's News, including a great followup on that bargain painting. What a Weird Week!

    Hi friends, I'm Scott and here is your weird news update featuring some of the odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week. Fri. Oct 2 2026.Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE.   10 Seniors dominate old person contest. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2026/10/worlds-oldest-men-send-birthday-wishes-to-each-other-as-they-turn-113-and-1149 Couch drivers go for sofa drive. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/north-carolina-police-stop-two-men-driving-couch-public-roadway8 Bargain painting sells for more than a million!https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/02/estate-sale-painting-gertrude-abercrombie-auctioned/6081790959629/ and here's our shownotes page for the story before the auction https://www.scottyandtony.com/2026/09/weird-news-update-ten-weird-things-from_0947769036.html 7 Frozen waffles with Nutella inside.https://www.fooddive.com/news/ferrero-nutella-waffles-breakfast-innovation/832036/6 Vampire noodles.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cup-noodles-raises-the-stakes-this-halloween-with-vampire-noodles-302886901.html5 Whale sinks yacht. https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/loud-thud-sperm-whale-sinks-085114541.html 4 The things we do for love, psychic edition. https://studyfinds.com/gen-z-daters-psychics-spells-find-love/ 3 The left turn mystery. https://studyfinds.com/almost-everyone-naturally-turns-left-when-walking-and-we-still-have-no-idea-why/2 More coffee news that aint too shabby. https://studyfinds.com/black-coffee-14-lower-risk-death-sugar-cream-2180-g1/1 Vanilla as medicine? Maybe! https://www.popsci.com/health/vanilla-heal-wounds/

  4. Oct 2

    Weird News Update on Fri 2 October 2026: Ten Weird Things from this Week's News, including the shark swimming down the street. What a Weird Week!

    It's Friday, October 2nd, 2026 and here is your weird news update featuring some of the odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week.Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE.   10 Low Speed Chase results in tortoise being apprehended. 'no sense of urgency' https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/28/tortoise-Jefferson-County-Colorado/9431790610409/ and video https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1398997041768715 9 Dish soap as good as hospital disinfectant?! https://studyfinds.com/dish-soap-cut-bacteria-on-used-medical-gear-as-well-as-hospital-grade-disinfectant/ 8 Would you eat evil Ranch Dressing from a glow-in-the-dark bottle? Yes, of course you would. https://www.hiddenvalley.com/products/ranch-condiments/ranch-flavors/spooky-ranch/ 7 Meet the most magnificent of the Fat Bears. https://www.popsci.com/environment/backpack-fat-bear-week-winner-2026/ 6 New shape invented. I'm calling it Shark Fin Throwing Star. https://www.popsci.com/science/new-geometry-shape-polyhedron/ 5 Are blueberries moodberries? (copyright 2026, Weird Week Inc.) https://studyfinds.com/daily-blueberries-lift-mood/ 4 New Jersey road shark?! Yes. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/30/shark-flooded-road-Surf-City-new-jersey/2471790789410/ 3 Handstand ... while on fire. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/30/austria-guinness-world-records-handstand-full-body-burn/2261790782974/ 2 AI image leads to charges in Singapore. Could this happen to you? https://kuwaittimes.com/article/50632/world/singapore-charges-man-over-fake-ai-crocodile-picture/ 1 More Diamond Talk from the Diamond Park. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/weird-news/2026/10/02/arkansas-gem-hunter-says-he-found-what-may-be-a-1-million-diamond/

  5. Sep 25

    Weird News Update! Ten Weird Things from this Week's News. #WhataWeirdWeek very long slim jim and fat bears break the internet. Fri Sept. 25, 2026

    Hi friends, I'm Scott and here is your weird news update featuring some of the odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week.Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE.   10 a $30 painting is expected to get a quarter million at auction!! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/18/painting-estate-sale-Gertrude-Abercrombie/3931789753677/ and video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO-Eb-0_Zms 9 Enormous Slim Jim snaps world record, wins hearts* (*mine) https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/17/guinness-world-records-slim-jim/1191789667547/ and video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUbxwOzTehY 8 Which preschooler should you trust to not steal a cut of the profits in your money-laundering scheme? TL;DR The blinky preschooler. https://studyfinds.com/preschoolers-who-blink-more-often-show-stronger-self-control-study-finds/ 7 We're mentally tapped-out, how do we take back the night? https://talkerresearch.com/mental-load-at-max-capacity-for-over-half-of-americans/ 6 Energy drinks that look and taste like beer, but are not beer. https://www.fooddive.com/news/c4-energy-drink-beer-all-hopped-up/830891/ 5 Small child sets new record in Rubik's Cubing! Women's World Record broken by 6-year-old, solved in under 4.5 seconds! 4 Fat bears break the internet. https://www.popsci.com/environment/record-setting-fat-bear-week-turnout-overloads-voting-site/ BONUS: What is Rumble Rims and why did they settle for that name? (Because it sounds like a car accessory that my neighbors are gonna hate.) https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking 3 What's that sound? Treasure!? https://www.foxnews.com/travel/puzzling-sound-backyard-leads-homeowner-massive-1000-year-old-treasure 2 I can't believe it's not Butter has a mascot named Tubz who might be a self help guru. https://www.adweek.com/creativity/with-a-self-help-book-i-cant-believe-its-not-butter-aims-to-inspire-america/ 1 Robot garbage can/ trash bin?! Caution! Might be robot uprising. https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/japans-busiest-rail-station-tests-092528450.html

  6. Sep 18

    Weird News Update on Fri 18 Sept 2026: Ten Weird Things from this Week's News, including Smell Chocolate on Leg Day. What a Weird Week!

    It's Friday, Sept 18th, 2026 and here is your weird news update featuring some of the odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week.Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE.   10 Bouncing and Solving: it's a way of life. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/11/canada-Guinness-World-Records-rubiks-cube-pogo-stick/5691789143596/ and the video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poAcEireE5U 9 Slow Jogs and Brain Scans. https://studyfinds.com/a-very-slow-jog-may-be-all-it-takes-to-lift-mood-and-sharpen-focus/ 8 Yellowstone Lost and Found. https://www.popsci.com/environment/yellowstone-national-park-lost-hats-summer-2026/ 7 Ladies, is this survey about bras your truth? https://talkerresearch.com/nearly-3-in-5-women-ditch-bras-as-soon-as-they-get-home/ 6 Lady demolishes Giant Burrito. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/professional-eater-inhales-burrito-reclaim-title-worlds-fastest Honorable Mention: Scientists disagreeing on basic stuff? https://www.popsci.com/science/physicist-big-bang-survey/ 5 I love the smell of chocolate in the morning (on leg day). https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260914102445.htm 4 Solving World Hunger and Plastic Waste through new cookie technology! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260912220033.htm 3 Girl Scout Cookies for Dogs. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-sweet-girl-scouts-cookies-are-going-to-the-dogs_n_6aa1a0fae4b030763605fed8 2 Peanut Butter Floor Followup. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/dutch-peanut-butter-artwork-proves-092951043.html Bonus: Mini Horses as therapy?! Yes. It's science. https://studyfinds.com/teens-felt-calmer-three-minutes-mini-horse-donkey/ Bonus: Silent Mode for Phones doesn't do what you think it does. https://studyfinds.com/what-keeping-phone-on-silent-says-about-you-2180/ 1 Firefighters rescue man, mow his lawn. https://people.com/firefighters-finish-mowing-mans-lawn-after-he-s-rushed-to-the-emergency-room-12113394

  7. Sep 11

    Weird News Update on Fri 11 Sept 2026: Ten Weird Things from this Week's News, including Surprising Coffee Stress Study. What a Weird Week!

    It's Friday, Sept 4th, 2026 and here is your weird news update featuring some of the weird, odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week.Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE. #weird #news #odd #fun #interesting #strange #podcast 10 Which coffee is best on stress?? (Not so fast, DeCaf). https://www.psypost.org/regular-coffee-beats-decaf-in-protecting-the-brain-from-chronic-stress-mouse-study-finds/   9 RoboRoach! https://spectrum.ieee.org/cyborg-rescue-roach  8 Duct-tape flight story. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/us/american-airlines-passenger-duct-tape.html  7 Grave digging Race. https://apnews.com/article/grave-digging-contest-hungary-funerals-6e8dd952bec0d1a244eb0194a397d2bf 6 Lady makes statue out of Doritos, world reacts. https://www.azfamily.com/2026/09/03/mesa-mom-builds-7-foot-lady-chipperty-out-doritos-shot-250000/  5 Pumpkin Spice Disaster? https://studyfinds.com/pumpkin-spice-latte-worst-drink-fall-coffee-shop-menu/ 4 Yes, I would grow grass in the living room if it meant less anxiety. https://studyfinds.com/traditional-japanese-floor-eases-stress/ 3 Freaky Spider-Snake *Trigger warning. https://www.popsci.com/environment/snake-fake-spider-on-tail-hunt/ 2 World's Largest Hair Dryer is a masterpiece. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/10/Guinness-World-Records-book-new-titles/8281789059748/ 1 Fast Frisbee Golf Makes Headlines. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/09/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-disc-golf/8671788975951/

  8. Sep 4

    Weird News Update! Ten Weird Things from this Week's News: What a Weird Week Fri Sept 4, 2026, "One of history's big dumpers."

    It's Friday, Sept 4th, 2026 and here is your weird news update featuring weird, odd, and fun things from the news. This is What a Weird Week. Show notes page is shownotes.page. Stream and Subscribe HERE.   10 Uh Oh, your smartwatch might be terrible at keeping track of how many calories ya burned. https://www.popsci.com/health/smartwatch-calories-burned-overestimate/ 9 #StuffYouMissedInHistoryClass Popular Science article focuses on how King Tut had a big dumper. https://www.popsci.com/science/king-tut-buried-with-underwear-weirdest-thing-podcast/ 8 Crater of Diamonds State Park continues to live up to its name. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/grandfather-finds-hidden-treasure-plain-sight-park-officials-dumbfounded-discovery 7 Mystery Statue uncovered in backyard. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/stunned-couple-unearths-150-pound-mystery-hidden-beneath-backyard-decades 6 Gassy in Grade 2? This teacher has a solution. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/georgia-second-grade-teachers-solution-for-students-who-have-to-fart-goes-viral_n_6a90734fe4b0a36cb9588da4 5 Chicken heisted from the chicken delivery truck while the chicken truck was moving. https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/gang-pulls-off-fast-furious-style-heist-to-steal-300lbs-of-frozen-chicken-from-moving-truck-3403665/ 4 The parrot seems happy... or embarrassed? or sarcastic maybe? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kybtLSV4IVM?feature=share 3 Jumping dog breaks record. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/02/canada-Guinness-World-Records-dog-jumps-human-backs-one-minute/6581788360056/ 2 Darryl Parker attains world sock dominance. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/09/01/Guinness-World-Records-socks-collection/1621788280670/ 1 Loch Ness Monster Sightings increased in 2026. #swish https://metro.co.uk/2026

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What a Weird Week is a show featuring the week's weird news stories. Every Friday we do a Weird-News-of-the-Week Top 10 audio podcast, a full shownotes blog, and a video episode. See https://www.shownotes.page or search "What a Weird Week". #Weird #News #Interesting #Stories #Entertainment #Popular #Culture #Fun #TenWeirdThings #weirdnews #weird #news #podcast #comedy #spotify #funny #weirdnewsoftheday #comedypodcast #weirdhistory #journalism #media #whoa #wow #what #saywhat #noway #ohmydays #areyouserious #wtf #weirdnewsstories #weirdnewsheadlines #weirdnewsoftheweek

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  • Creator
    Scotty Horsman
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Scotty Horsman
  • Show Website
    What a Weird Week

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