Malorie's Weird World Adventures

Malorie's Adventures
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My name is Malorie, and I believe that the best things in life are found within the strange and unusual. I'm working to get my Masters Degree in Anthropology with a specialization in mythology, folklore, and the occult. So, come with me while I show you just how weird this world of ours really is. From ghosts to psychics to weird history to metaphysical topics to people living their best weird lives, we're going to hear it all in this unique paranormal adventure podcast. Are you ready to explore this weird world?

  1. Raising Explorers in the Digital Age

    3d ago

    Raising Explorers in the Digital Age

    How do you raise a curious, critical-thinking explorer when the world is already mapped and everything can be googled in seconds? In this personal episode, Malorie tackles the paradox of parenting in the digital age—where kids have infinite information at their fingertips but somehow less capacity for genuine wonder. Blending anthropology with real parenting challenges, she explores how to teach kids to distinguish between facts and meaning, how to turn your own neighborhood into a frontier of discovery, and why building family folklore might be the most important thing you pass down to the next generation. If you’re raising young explorers,… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: How to Raise Curious Kids(00:01:44) - The Crisis of Wonder for Kids(00:09:45) - Storytelling in the Digital Age(00:10:39) - The Importance of Family Folklore(00:14:55) - WEIRD WORLD ADVENTS: SEASON 2 Review

    16 min
  2. American Gladiators is Back!

    May 20

    American Gladiators is Back!

    American Gladiators is back, and Michael and I couldn’t be happier about it. The bright colors, the crazy games, and the fierce gladiators are back on our tv screens bringing a huge dose of 90s nostalgia with them. In today’s episode, we talk all things American Gladiators. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and unusual attractions… Chapters (00:00:05) - American Gladiators Is Back on Amazon Prime(00:03:18) - American Gladiators: The OG's(00:06:12) - Gladiators In Hamster Balls(00:08:29) - The Miz Talking To His Gladiators On JackASS 2(00:11:14) - What Would Be Your Gladiators Name?(00:14:10) - The Gladiators Are Un-Unionized(00:17:51) - American Gladiators: The Training(00:21:45) - vs. The Men(00:24:51) - Americans Joust The American Gladiators(00:28:27) - American Gladiators: The Reboot(00:31:35) - The Gladiators: They're Nice People(00:34:59) - Plays in the Pool at 2008 Olympics(00:35:50) - The 2008 Eliminator(00:39:14) - "They Were So Much Worse"(00:39:37) - American Gladiators(00:41:43) - American Gladiators: The Cast(00:44:53) - Wonders Of The World(00:48:18) - American Gladiators: Mother's Day(00:48:45) - Weird World Adventures: Season 2

    50 min

  3. May 13

    Let's Talk About the Kon Tiki Expedition

    Since Michael brought a piece of the Kon Tiki home from the Explorers Club Gala, let’s talk all about the Kon Tiki Expedition. This podcast episode takes you through one of the most famous expeditions with some defaults My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and unusual attractions it has, as well as in the unique traditions… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures(00:00:37) - Michael Buys A Piece of the Kon Tiki(00:01:15) - The Search for Ancient Polynesia by Thor He(00:04:35) - How I Learned My Lines From Acting(00:08:14) - How to Get Your Child To Do Their Homework(00:10:08) - How The Kon Tiki Was Towed Out(00:13:55) - Wishbone In The Contiki(00:14:58) - The Voyage Through The Doldrums(00:18:02) - Michael on the Kon Tiki(00:21:47) - A Piece of the Contique Giraffe(00:23:17) - 5 Fascinating Facts You Won't Believe(00:26:03) - KON Tiki Exploring the Contigu Islands(00:28:45) - Kon Tiki(00:31:35) - Being Clive Owen In The Contiki(00:33:00) - Weird World Adventures: Acting at VCU

    36 min
  4. Malorie & Kurt Belding Talk Western Obsessions TV and More

    May 6

    Malorie & Kurt Belding Talk Western Obsessions TV and More

    In today’s episode, Malorie interviews outdoor enthusiast Kurt Belding on his wild world surrounding Western Obsessions TV. Join us as we discuss the most remote places Kurt has been, that time he was charged by a Grizzly Bear, and so much more. Are you ready to explore this weird world with Malorie Mackey and Kurt Belding? My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures(00:01:05) - How I Redefined My Life at 40(00:03:53) - Polarizing Advice for Starting a Business(00:08:21) - What Does Remote Feel Like?(00:10:22) - Bear Charged By a Hunter(00:13:11) - Have You Seen Grizzly Man?(00:13:57) - What's One of the Places That Surprised You?(00:16:48) - What Is It Like To Be On An Island?(00:18:04) - The Secret Life of Hunting(00:25:28) - How To Die In Nature(00:29:52) - What are the obstacles to getting out in nature?(00:32:25) - Likely Storytelling in the World(00:33:46) - What Do You Think Makes A True Adventure?

    36 min
  5. Our Journey Through IVF: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

    Apr 29

    Our Journey Through IVF: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

    Now that we have officially announced our pregnancy, Michael and I are ready to open up about the difficult and complicated process of IVF. The world tends to treat fertility issues as if they are taboo, and we want to break away from that mindset and talk candidly about how difficult yet rewarding this process can be. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a… Chapters (00:00:07) - Weird World Adventures: Starting the Podcast(00:00:40) - IVF(00:03:03) - Ivf: How Long Should You Try To Get pregnant?(00:07:11) - How To Get Your Fertility Testified(00:10:49) - How To Get Invitro Fertilization Coverage(00:15:51) - Ivf: How to Plan a Triplets Treatment(00:20:02) - How To Tell If You're Having Hypoxia During Your Cycle(00:24:53) - Pregnant Women Talk About The Hormone Process(00:27:51) - How to manage a hypoxia month after month(00:31:58) - Janelle on IVF 1(00:36:27) - One Woman's Embryo Retrieval(00:40:05) - How much does IVF cost?(00:42:07) - The Numbers Game Of IVF(00:45:02) - The Secret To A Successful Egg Transfer(00:48:43) - The Difficulty of Planning a Successful Transfer(00:52:09) - Pregesterone Shots During IVF(00:56:02) - Give It To Yourself(00:58:56) - Peeing during the transfer(01:03:15) - The Transfer of a Baby(01:06:27) - The Transfer Of A Baby's Body(01:09:47) - One Woman's Fight For a Pregnant Baby(01:11:46) - What to Do If You Find Out You're Having a Miscar(01:15:27) - Miscarriage 3 months early(01:19:34) - Etc. On Getting pregnant with an IVF(01:22:55) - "Please don't do the fire walking"(01:23:34) - How to survive ivf (long podcast)

    1h 25m
  6. ECAD 2026 - The Explorers Club Annual Dinner

    Apr 22

    ECAD 2026 - The Explorers Club Annual Dinner

    It’s that time of the year again! The magic, wonder, and excitement of the Explorers Club Annual Dinner, ECAD 2026, returned bigger and better than ever. Malorie and Michael discuss the chaos that happens when you bring a bunch of explorers together in one place. From fire-walking to karaoke, eating cockroaches to marriage proposals, this year was one for the books. Let’s talk all things ECAD 2026! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific… Chapters (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures(00:00:20) - ECAD Weekend(00:04:07) - Wishbone The Odyssey Video(00:07:05) - The Iliad and The Odyssey(00:07:28) - The Greek Wedding Outfits(00:10:51) - What A Mermaid Suit Should You Wear(00:11:51) - Pre-CAD Weekend(00:14:29) - WHY THIS GUY'S HOUSE IS IN Yonkers(00:17:57) - Richard Garriott Smoking Out Of A Coyote Head Pipe(00:18:26) - The Explorers Club's Birthday Party(00:22:09) - The Explorers Club Karaoke(00:25:34) - Ants And Croaches At The Festival(00:28:32) - A Taste Of Wild Boar At My Wedding(00:32:14) - Wade Davis at his wedding(00:35:21) - Magic Mike Proposes To His Best Friend's Sister(00:38:02) - Mike Bin Bids on a Piece of the Kon Tiki(00:38:59) - Woody Harrelson At The Explorers' Club(00:42:11) - Woody Harrelson On His Names(00:43:48) - Josh Gates At A Gay Bar(00:46:59) - The Night They Had Their Party(00:49:48) - WEIRD WORLD ADVENTURE SEASON 2(00:52:44) - Extra Special Announcement Next Week

    53 min
  7. Obsolete Objects Part 2

    Apr 10

    Obsolete Objects Part 2

    Today, Malorie and Michael are discussing more about the weird world of obsolete objects. The first podcast on this did so well that people brought us even more obsolete objects to discuss. From the ticket dispensers that used to live in grocery stores to rolodexes and S&H Green Stamps (What in the world!?), we reminese and even learn about old stuff. Which item in our list of obsolete objects is your favorite? My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer… Chapters (00:00:07) - Weird World Adventures: Premiere Pro Crashes my Hard Drive(00:01:08) - Herobrorld Adventure: Season 2 Is Out(00:02:56) - Obsolete Objects, Part 2(00:03:35) - Where To Store Your Rolodex?(00:06:55) - Fombos at Epcot(00:07:13) - International Phone Plans(00:11:37) - How To Drive With A Drunk Dad(00:15:01) - 101 Dalmatians: Gross Handkerchiefs(00:17:26) - 411 and the Old Phone(00:20:00) - Operators On The Phone(00:23:46) - Ashtrays From The Good Old Days(00:26:31) - Retired S&H Green Stamps(00:29:24) - Weird World Adventure: Season 2

    34 min
  8. Talking with Briana Gervat About Her Book 'There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front'

    Apr 1

    Talking with Briana Gervat About Her Book 'There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front'

    In this episode, Malorie sits down with Briana Gervat to talk about her memoir, There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front. Briana is a historian, photographer, an author, and adventurer. She is the first woman to walk the Western Front Way solo, and Malorie and Briana discuss this in detail during today’s podcast. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: The World Is Foreign(00:00:28) - The Explorers Club's Halloween Party(00:03:36) - The Explorers Club welcome reception(00:05:04) - Walking The Western Front Way(00:09:00) - Is there a period of history that, like, calls to you(00:09:57) - Hardest part of walking the Trail(00:11:47) - Walking The Battle of the Somme(00:13:24) - How Much Do You Remember The Battle of Verdun?(00:15:24) - Tommy on Solo Travel(00:19:01) - Describing battlefields and trails(00:23:00) - The Battle of the Western Front(00:23:20) - How To Write a Memoir About The Great War(00:25:50) - The Oxford Explorers Club(00:29:21) - What was your first big journey?(00:32:56) - Clearing landmines in Afghanistan(00:33:17) - Are You Ready for 2017?(00:34:11) - What's Your Favorite Place To Travel?(00:38:01) - Eva Peron on her first week in Argentina(00:41:13) - Where Can People Find You?

    43 min
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My name is Malorie, and I believe that the best things in life are found within the strange and unusual. I'm working to get my Masters Degree in Anthropology with a specialization in mythology, folklore, and the occult. So, come with me while I show you just how weird this world of ours really is. From ghosts to psychics to weird history to metaphysical topics to people living their best weird lives, we're going to hear it all in this unique paranormal adventure podcast. Are you ready to explore this weird world?

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