Weird Island

About Weird Island

Small state, big on the weird! Weird Island brings you some of the strangest stories you probably haven’t heard before, all originating in little Rhode Island. Maybe you’re a true crime fan, but you’re burning out on the binges and looking to shake things up. Well, look no further! We’ll bring you unsolved mysteries, conspiracy theories, weird history and even some MURDER (no need to completely leave your comfort zone). Join us as we uncover some strange stories from the smallest state.

Publisher

Weird Rhode Island

Category

history · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Feb 2021

Latest episode

27 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Apr 2025

   73. FOOD: The Newport Man Who Ate… Tomatoes?

   While today, tomatoes are one of the most commonly consumed vegetables in the United States, that wasn’t always the case. For much of history, tomatoes were not only ignored, but feared. So, what changed? And is it possible a Newport man played a role in introducing the tomato into the American diet?

2. 

   22 Feb 2025

   72. DAREDEVILS: Sam Patch

   The first famous American daredevil got his start leaping from Pawtucket Falls.

3. 

   19 Dec 2024

   71. HOUSES: Octagon Houses

   Historian and preservationist, Sarah Tifft Rickard, explores the curious case of the octagon houses of Rhode Island, uncovering the stories behind these unique structures and their surprising impact on homebuilding history.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

183 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

120 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

91

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