Our Weird World

John Hinson
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Each week, host John Hinson takes a look at weird, crazy, and forgotten stories from the history of humankind. He covers true crime, paranormal, and other strange stories and tries to put some humor into it, or maybe he's just an apathetic dick - that's up to you to decide.

  1. 6D AGO

    309 - North Carolina, Part 3!

    Send a text This week we're kicking off a 2-part series on our home state, North Carolina! Learn about Munchkinland, the Coal Glen disaster, Little Rascals preschool, and the Loray Mill Strike. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    36 min

  2. FEB 9

    308 - Josef Mengele

    Send us a text This week we're going back to World War II and covering the life of one of the worst people not named Hitler—Josef Mengele. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    39 min

  3. FEB 2

    307 - Weird Fun Bag #23- A Bad Riot, a Bad Accident, and a Bad Murderer

    Send us a text New month. New Weird Fun Bag. This week we're covering the Khamar Daban Incident, the New Mexico Penitentiary Riot, and the story of Thomas Maimoni. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    34 min

  4. JAN 26

    306 - Gerard Schaefer

    Send us a text This week we're telling the story of lesser-known Florida serial killer Gerard Schaefer! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    28 min

  5. JAN 19

    305 - Men of God

    Send us a text This week is all about preachers who were definitely not exactly the most Jesus-y. Learn about the lives of Hans Schmidt, Harold Davidson, George Went Hensley, and Melvyn Nurse. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    44 min

  6. JAN 12

    304 - Mysterious Murders, Part 3!

    Send us a text This week, we're robbing you of closure (kind of) with three more mysterious and technically unsolved murders! Learn about the Lake Bodom murders, Susan Powell, and Cindy James. Check out parts 1 and 2 in Episodes 120 and 248! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    36 min

  7. JAN 5

    303 - Weird Fun Bag #22: The Blind Bomber, Eggs, and a Suicidal Heart

    Send us a text Happy New Year! We're starting with the 22nd Weird Fun Bag and covering the stories of the Egg War, William Peddicord, and Sonny Graham. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    22 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    302 - Gemstones!

    Send us a text We're closing out 2025 with stories about gemstones! Learn about the Pearl of Lau Tzu, the Bahia emerald, and the lives of James Marshall and Jack Roland Murphy. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

    35 min
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About

Each week, host John Hinson takes a look at weird, crazy, and forgotten stories from the history of humankind. He covers true crime, paranormal, and other strange stories and tries to put some humor into it, or maybe he's just an apathetic dick - that's up to you to decide.

Information

  • Creator
    John Hinson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    310
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Our Weird World / John Hinson
  • Show Website
    Our Weird World

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