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Ever hear a story that was too ridiculous to believe? Maybe it was an experience that happened to you and is now your story to tell. These stories might be funny, weird, awkward, sketchy - but mostly they leave you thinking ”OK, WTF?!”

Join friends and hosts Mike and Kelsey each month as they tell each other stories of the strange, funny, or absurd - both vying for the episode’s ”WTF” award. Listeners can also submit stories to join in on the fun! Don’t worry, we’ll be there to offer some stellar commentary.

OK, WTF?‪!‬ Mike & Kelsey

    • Society & Culture
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Ever hear a story that was too ridiculous to believe? Maybe it was an experience that happened to you and is now your story to tell. These stories might be funny, weird, awkward, sketchy - but mostly they leave you thinking ”OK, WTF?!”

Join friends and hosts Mike and Kelsey each month as they tell each other stories of the strange, funny, or absurd - both vying for the episode’s ”WTF” award. Listeners can also submit stories to join in on the fun! Don’t worry, we’ll be there to offer some stellar commentary.

    Episode 12 - Luminous Beings Are We

    Episode 12 - Luminous Beings Are We

    Content warning: death, abuse, and misogyny
     
    Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they discuss iron horses, old ghost towns, an avalanche, corporate greed, capitalism, the women who fought against injustice in the workplace, accidentally starting a book club, and more! Special thanks to Mike's niece Sam for her story suggestion! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if you have any good ideas for future episodes, whether your own story or one you've heard before that made you think, "OK, WTF?!"
    Also, if you're familiar with any of the stories featured and have any interesting tidbits or information we may have missed please reach out! We love when people share in our little rabbit holes.
    We love you, we see you listening, we see our stats!
    Please please PLEASE do yourself a favor and read/listen to Kate Moore's *fantastic* book "The Radium Girls". 
    * Editor's note from Mike: There seems to be some kind of strange artifact noise during my section. I tried to edit as much as I could out, apologies for any annoyance!
    If you've enjoyed listening and would like to support us we've got a few options for ya! You can submit stories, leave a review for our show, follow us on the socials, and now you can even get us a coffee! Check that out here: www.buymeacoffee.com/Okwtfpodcast
    The associated images for this episode are available here - https://bit.ly/OKWTF12 . Check us out on most major socials @okwtfpodcast or our website to find out more info and to learn more: www.okwtfpodcast.com Get our episodes with captions on our OK, WTF?! YouTube Channel. Thank you to Out of Flux and Eyal Talmudi for the use of their song “DABOOMJIGGLE” and thank you to Bilal Sarwar for the incredible cover art!
    ~Kelsey & Mike
     

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Episode 11 - Merfolk of Indiana

    Episode 11 - Merfolk of Indiana

    This episode's alternate title: "Because Jesus"
    We got us a wacky blue law special!
    We discuss the fine distinctions between gross Spring and pretty Spring. 
    Join hosts Kelsey and Mike in this break from their usual episode format.  We got Mike trying to convince Kelsey to get a fortune telling certificate, we ask the deep questions like "Do you bread and butter?" and have to deal with the friendship altering confessions of a bread and butter pickle eater, Kelsey shares some greased pig trauma, St. Kelsey's Guide For Self Care, and other wacky laws throughout the United States., and more! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if you have any good ideas for future episodes, whether your own story or one you've heard before that made you think, "OK, WTF?!"
    Also, if you're familiar with any of the stories featured and have any interesting tidbits or information we may have missed please reach out! We love when people share in our little rabbit holes.
    If you see Kelsey catching a fish it is her right to touch ice cream directly after and she will fight you on that.
    We love you, we see you listening, we see our stats!
    Everything's made up and the points don't matter. Do the right thing. Go against the grain.
    Heads up - no slideshow will be available for this one. You're just gonna have to deal with our dulcet tones. Check us out on most major socials @okwtfpodcast or our website to find out more info and to learn more: www.okwtfpodcast.com Get our episodes with captions on our OK, WTF?! YouTube Channel. Thank you to Out of Flux and Eyal Talmudi for the use of their song “DABOOMJIGGLE” and thank you to Bilal Sarwar for the incredible cover art!
    ~Kelsey & Mike
     

    • 47 min
    10 - Two Popes and a Baby

    10 - Two Popes and a Baby

    (Content warnings in this episode - death, dead bodies)
    We tried manifesting world peace, no dice. But, we are full of puns!
    Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award.  We got Torontos Canada and Mexico, rich eccentric people making strange wills, stonks, legal baby battles, history bones, major beefs, the weirdest episode of law and order ever, sentences we wish we didn't have to say, pastafarians babyyy, and more! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if you have any good ideas for future episodes, whether your own story or one you've heard before that made you think, "OK, WTF?!"
    Also, if you're familiar with any of the stories featured and have any interesting tidbits or information we may have missed please reach out! We love when people share in our little rabbit holes.
    Hi to our Ireland listeners!
    We love you, we see you listening, we see our stats!
    Everything's made up and the points don't matter. Do the right thing. Go against the grain.
    The associated images for this episode are available here - https://bit.ly/OKWTF10 . Check us out on most major socials @okwtfpodcast or our website to find out more info and to learn more: www.okwtfpodcast.com Get our episodes with captions on our OK, WTF?! YouTube Channel. Thank you to Out of Flux and Eyal Talmudi for the use of their song “DABOOMJIGGLE” and thank you to Bilal Sarwar for the incredible cover art!
    ~Kelsey & Mike
     
    P.S. - Stick around at the end for a special episode 10 peek behind the curtain!

    • 1 hr
    09 - Nut Stuff and Pass Out

    09 - Nut Stuff and Pass Out

    (Content warnings in this episode - death, murder)
     
    Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award.  We got an audience member(!), double double this this, jar form philosophers, SAT vocab words, so many missed word play opportunities, a previous story call back, tertiary god stuff, burgles, we reboot the fast and furious franchise starting in 17th century England, wheel puns galore, and more! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if you have any good ideas for future episodes, whether your own story or one you've heard before that made you think, "OK, WTF?!"
    Also, if you're familiar with any of the stories featured and have any interesting tidbits or information we may have missed please reach out! We love when people share in our little rabbit holes.
    We'd *wheely* love it if you'd submit some stories!
    We love you, we see you listening, we see our stats!
    It's ok to be rude for your own safety. Listen to your gut.
    The associated images for this episode are available here - https://bit.ly/OKWTF09 . Check us out on most major socials @okwtfpodcast or our website to find out more info and to learn more: www.okwtfpodcast.com Get our episodes with captions on our OK, WTF?! YouTube Channel. Thank you to Out of Flux and Eyal Talmudi for the use of their song “DABOOMJIGGLE” and thank you to Bilal Sarwar for the incredible cover art!
    ~Kelsey & Mike

    • 52 min
    08 - Were-Curious

    08 - Were-Curious

    (Content warnings in this episode - conspiracy theories)
     
    Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award.  We got lizard people, a peppering of puns, tangents, bad dates, closure, pronunciation of a certain planet, telescope use under drugs, cryptids, and more! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if you have any good ideas for future episodes, whether your own story or one you've heard before that made you think, "OK, WTF?!"
    Also, if you're familiar with any of the stories featured and have any interesting tidbits or information we may have missed please reach out! We love when people share in our little rabbit holes.
    As Kelsey said, "SUBMIT SUBMIT SUBMIT!" 
    We love you, we see you listening, we see our stats!
    It's ok to be rude for your own safety. Listen to your gut.
    The associated images for this episode are available here - https://bit.ly/OKWTF08 . Check us out on most major socials @okwtfpodcast or our website to find out more info and to learn more: www.okwtfpodcast.com Get our episodes with captions on our OK, WTF?! YouTube Channel. Thank you to Out of Flux and Eyal Talmudi for the use of their song “DABOOMJIGGLE” and thank you to Bilal Sarwar for the incredible cover art!
    ~Kelsey & Mike

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 07 - For Uncle Kev

    Episode 07 - For Uncle Kev

    (Content warning in this episode - death)This episode is in memory of Kevin Hall, beloved by many, including Kelsey (his favorite - and only - niece). Kevin exuded warmth, love, curiosity, and a recognition that life is short and it's important to live with that knowledge to get the most out of it. We love you forever, Uncle Kevin. It will never be the same without you.Join us as we take a break from our normal episode style for the holidays! We decided it would be a fun gift to the audience to each find five interesting things that we learned about recently and try to surprise each other with our facts. We learn about all KINDS of things like ants, the shortest war in history, goat accents, and more!Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if you have any good ideas for future episodes, and what kinds of things you've learned recently that made you think, "OK, WTF?!"Also, if you're familiar with any of the stories featured and have any interesting tidbits or information we may have missed please reach out! We love when people share in our little rabbit holes.As Kelsey said, "SUBMIT SUBMIT SUBMIT!" We love you, we see you listening, we see our stats!Have a listen to one of Uncle Kev's favorite songs: https://bit.ly/unclekevsongCheck us out on most major socials @okwtfpodcast or our website to find out more info and to learn more: www.okwtfpodcast.com Get our episodes with captions on our OK, WTF?! YouTube Channel. Thank you to Bilal Sarwar for the incredible cover art!For this episode, cheers to you, Uncle Kevin, for providing our outro song - your cover of "My Sweet Lady", which you sang for my mom and dad in August of this year.Take care during these holidays, friends. Be safe, lead with curiosity and love, don't minimize the need for wonder, and reach out if you need help.~Kelsey & Mike

    • 51 min

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