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.
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...
7 Nov 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 ...
31 Oct 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...
24 Oct 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...
17 Oct 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 Chuc...
10 Oct 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 Andrew...
5 Oct 2022
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 epis...
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