49 episodes

Your weekly guide to all the weird things that have happened in our world—both yesterday and today. Each week, we take a short tour of the strangest news from around the world, dip into wild historical events from the past, and explore one larger tale that’s sure to leave you shaking your head. Hosted by Aaron Mahnke.

That’s Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke Aaron Mahnke

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 221 Ratings

Your weekly guide to all the weird things that have happened in our world—both yesterday and today. Each week, we take a short tour of the strangest news from around the world, dip into wild historical events from the past, and explore one larger tale that’s sure to leave you shaking your head. Hosted by Aaron Mahnke.

    Episode 48: A Talented Kid, a Horrible Declaration, and a Bitter Meal

    Episode 48: A Talented Kid, a Horrible Declaration, and a Bitter Meal

    Today we learn about the boy with a very unusual talent, the Pope with a nasty grudge, and the team who endured dangerous meals to make us safer.
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    Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.
    You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

    • 17 min
    Episode 47: A Troubled Nose, a Web Wedding, and a Holey Legend

    Episode 47: A Troubled Nose, a Web Wedding, and a Holey Legend

    Today we learn about a man with something terribly wrong with his nose, a wedding unlike any other, and the invention of an iconic treat.
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    Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.
    You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

    • 15 min
    Episode 46: A Fishy Accident, a Closed Chapter, and a Tricky Friendship

    Episode 46: A Fishy Accident, a Closed Chapter, and a Tricky Friendship

    Today we learn about a truck accident with fishy consequences, the passing of a sole survivor, and the friendship between two very different entertainers.
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    Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.
    You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

    • 16 min
    Episode 45: Reunited Friends, a Wild Photo, and a Long Race

    Episode 45: Reunited Friends, a Wild Photo, and a Long Race

    Today we learn about two sweet friends who have been reunited, a photo of something out of this world, and a race that took way too long to finish.
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    Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.
    You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

    • 16 min
    Episode 44: A Gardening Stink, a Crumbling Man, and a Toilet Tragedy

    Episode 44: A Gardening Stink, a Crumbling Man, and a Toilet Tragedy

    Episode 44: A Gardening Stink, a Crumbling Man, and a Toilet Tragedy
    Today we learn about an invasive plant with a smelly problem, a landmark that has eroded away, and crappiest job in the royal court of England.
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    Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.
    You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

    • 18 min
    Episode 43: A Fungal Solution, a Burning Problem, and a Terrible Trio

    Episode 43: A Fungal Solution, a Burning Problem, and a Terrible Trio

    Today we learn about as creative proposal for demolition, a town with a fiery core, and four sisters who took the stage by storm for all the wrong reasons.
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    Narrated and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke, with Robin Miniter as Senior Producer, research and writing help from the Grim & Mild team, and audio production from Otis Gray.
    You can find this episode's sources here, and more information about the show on our website here.

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
221 Ratings

221 Ratings

Connieanddennis ,

Stopping in to say Hi

Love this podcast! You keep me up on all the weird and wacky!

nlzmom ,

Runway to start your day!

With all the news, true crime, and opinions on opinions, this is just fun! It's something you can listen with the kids in the car, but also can also give you quirky things to bring up with your friends.

flower girl 1234 ,

Love this

I love it so much the weirdest things happen

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