News Of The Weird Podcast

News Of The Weird
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  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

This program is created by Andrews McMeel Entertainment and is based off the syndicated newspaper column News of the Weird, created in 1988.We are here to continue this weird tradition and share some of the highlights from the column.

Episodes

  1. 11/14/2022

    It Gets Weirder!

    Poop Crimes, Mustache Suits, Concrete Clowns and more! Join our intrepid hosts Nikki Shallenberger and Kirk Zipfel as they explore this weird, weird, weird world!  What started as a hobby among a few friends more than 35 years ago has grown to be the most widely syndicated compendium of strange-but-true news stories today. Now, with the aid of the internet, the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting a distillation of the best bizarre dispatches gathered from around the world.

  2. 11/07/2022

    Just Say No

    Cat Arsonists, A Sex Doll Marriage, Pot Brownies and more!  Content Warning: The last story in  this episode is not for the faint of heart!  Join our intrepid hosts Nikki Shallenberger and Kirk Zipfel as they explore this weird, weird, weird world!  What started as a hobby among a few friends more than 35 years ago has grown to be the most widely syndicated compendium of strange-but-true news stories today. Now, with the aid of the internet, the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting a distillation of the best bizarre dispatches gathered from around the world.

  3. 10/31/2022

    Creepy Crawlers

    Cockroach farms, Bomb threats, Sneaky snakes and more. Join our intrepid hosts Nikki Shallenberger and Kirk Zipfel as they explore this weird, weird, weird world!  What started as a hobby among a few friends more than 35 years ago has grown to be the most widely syndicated compendium of strange-but-true news stories today. Now, with the aid of the internet, the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting a distillation of the best bizarre dispatches gathered from around the world.

  4. 10/24/2022

    Any Weirdos Out There?

    "Any Weirdos Out There?” Homemade rocket fuel, wet toes, otter attacks and more. Join our intrepid hosts Nikki Shallenberger and Kirk Zipfel as they explore this weird, weird, weird world!  What started as a hobby among a few friends more than 35 years ago has grown to be the most widely syndicated compendium of strange-but-true news stories today. Now, with the aid of the internet, the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting a distillation of the best bizarre dispatches gathered from around the world.

  5. 10/17/2022

    Dreaming Big

    A brand new theme song, drunk parrots, lotto winning dreams, and more!  Join our intrepid hosts Nikki Shallenberger and Kirk Zipfel as they explore this weird, weird, weird world!  What started as a hobby among a few friends more than 35 years ago has grown to be the most widely syndicated compendium of strange-but-true news stories today. Now, with the aid of the internet, the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting a distillation of the best bizarre dispatches gathered from around the world.

  6. 10/10/2022

    It's a Weird, Weird, Weird World

    Welcome to News of The Weird Podcast!  In this inaugural episode, a woman misplaces her stairs, a surgeon leaves his initials, a woman breastfeeds her cat, and more. Join our intrepid hosts Nikki Shallenberger and Kirk Zipfel as they explore this weird, weird, weird world! What started as a hobby among a few friends more than 35 years ago has grown to be the most widely syndicated compendium of strange-but-true news stories today. Now, with the aid of the internet, the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting a distillation of the best bizarre dispatches gathered from around the world.

  7. Season 1 Trailer

    News Of The Weird Season 1 Trailer

    Welcome to News of The Weird Podcast!   What started as a hobby among a few friends more than 35 years ago has grown to be the most widely syndicated compendium of strange-but-true news stories today. Now, with the aid of the internet, the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting a distillation of the best bizarre dispatches gathered from around the world.  Join us on 10/10 for our inaugural episode and follow us on social media so you never miss an episode!

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About

This program is created by Andrews McMeel Entertainment and is based off the syndicated newspaper column News of the Weird, created in 1988.We are here to continue this weird tradition and share some of the highlights from the column.

Information

  • Creator
    News Of The Weird
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 News Of The Weird Podcast
  • Show Website
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