Weird With a Side of Bacon

About Weird With a Side of Bacon

If you love weird and interesting facts, history, news, online posts and people, this is the podcast for you. Join your three hosts, Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie as we explore the weirdness of the world.

Publisher

Trevor, Misty and Stephanie

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Apr 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   70,000 Pints of Guinness, A Bucket of Poop, and Stolen Puppies; The Weirdness Just Won't Stop!

   Two women tried to get a dead 91-year-old man onto an international flight in a wheelchair to avoid the cost of transporting his body. That's just one of the strange cases on Episode 39: Misty shares the story of a Miami woman who threw a bucket of her own feces at a neighbor after accusing her of sleeping with her husband, while Stephanie brings a wedding-party rule sheet demanding $5,000 from each member—and banning food, alcohol, dancing, and visible tattoos. Trevor adds a thief who showed up at court in a stolen car full of stolen computers and puppies, plus his family's tale of mothers entering baking contests under their kids' names. Host introductions and bacon rating system (00:01:38) The hosts explain their roles and describe how they rate stories, from one bacon strip to a BLT. Trevor's 4-H baking contest story (00:04:04) Trevor's grandmother entered competitions under his father's name, competing against other mothers; Stephanie recalls her father doing her school project. Stolen Guinness and Pabst Blue Ribbon (00:12:02) Misty reports that thieves stole 70,000 pints of Guinness in England, following a separate theft of Pabst Blue Ribbon in the U.S. Leftover spaghetti in pasta sauce (00:18:36) A Reddit poster asks whether he was wrong to refuse spaghetti after learning his wife thickened the sauce with six-day-old leftovers. Man arrives at court in a stolen car with puppies (00:25:04) Trevor recounts a man appearing at his sentencing in a stolen vehicle carrying stolen computers and puppies. Woman throws a bucket of feces at her neighbor (00:34:53) Misty shares a Florida news story about a woman who threw human waste at a neighbor after accusing her of sleeping with her husband. Bridal-party rules and a $5,000 contribution (00:45:28) Stephanie reads a wedding party's strict rules, including a $5,000 payment, no eating, no dancing, and restrictions on guests and appearance. Women try to fly with a deceased relative (00:53:46) Trevor tells how two women allegedly put a deceased 91-year-old in a wheelchair to avoid the cost of transporting his body. Episode wrap-up and social-media plugs (01:01:28) The hosts close the episode, share where to find their content, and remind listeners to keep it weird.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   A Dad that Steals More Than A French Fry!? and The Telltale Story of the Pez Outlaw! Part 3 Of 3.

   In Episode 38, Steve Glue's Pez empire brought in millions—until Pez started selling his "misfit" dispensers for a dollar each, leaving him buried in unsold stock and debt. In the final chapter of the Pez Outlaw story, hear how Steve's biggest gamble unraveled, what happened after he disappeared from the collector scene, and why fans later welcomed him back as a celebrity. The episode also wraps up a family betrayal story: after finding his fiancée with his father, one man tries to rebuild his relationship with his mother—then learns his ex is pregnant and doesn't know which man is the father. Episode 38 Introduction and Host Banter (00:00:01) The hosts introduce the show, joke about episode 69, and explain the delay after a tornado affected their community. Recap of the Reddit Story (00:04:20) Stephanie recaps a man discovering his fiancée's affair with his father and showing his mother video evidence. Eight-Month Update: Family Reconciliation and Pregnancy News (00:07:30) The man describes therapy, rebuilding his life, reconnecting with his mother, and learning his ex is pregnant. The Pez Outlaw: Recap and New Setback (00:16:25) Trevor reviews Steve Glue's rise as a Pez collector and explains how suppliers stop selling to him. Steve and Josh Create Misfit Pez Dispensers (00:24:06) After losing their factory source, they arrange an expensive deal to manufacture unusually colored dispensers. The Misfit Pez Launch and Collector Craze (00:34:34) Steve unveils the dispensers at a convention, sparking intense demand and a million dollars in sales. Pez Collectors' Cruise and Rubber Duck Detour (00:36:12) The hosts digress into a Pez-themed cruise, board-game cruises, and rubber-duck collecting. Pez USA Undercuts Steve's Business (00:39:01) Pez USA releases matching dispensers at low prices, leaving Steve stuck with unsold stock and debt. Steve's Financial Collapse and Return to the Spotlight (00:42:21) Steve loses his business and disappears, then later returns as a celebrated figure among collectors. The Pez Outlaw Documentary and Story Wrap-Up (00:46:35) The hosts discuss the documentary, Steve's wife's perspective, and the completed Pez Outlaw story. Show Updates, Platforms, and Sign-Off (00:51:55) The hosts thank listeners, share where to find the show, give the email address, and close with their catchphrase.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026

   A Dad that Steals More Than A French Fry!? and The Telltale Story of the Pez Outlaw! Part 2 Of 3.

   In Episode 37 of Weird with a Side of Bacon, hosts Trevor, Misty, and Stephanie tackle two bizarre stories. First, they discuss a shocking Reddit confession about a man whose fiancée cheated on him with his own father, exploring the devastating family fallout that followed. Then, Trevor dives into the wild tale of Steve Glu, the "Pez Outlaw," who built a lucrative smuggling operation by importing rare European Pez dispensers into the U.S., outsmarting a rival CEO while living extravagantly. This episode, part two of a three-part series, blends dark drama with quirky humor throughout. Intro and Host Introductions (00:00:51) The hosts introduce themselves, their roles on the podcast, and explain their recent recording schedule and three-part special episode. Recap: Fiancé Cheated with Father (00:04:41) Stephanie recaps her story about a man who discovered his fiancée was having an affair with his own father. Part 2: The Confrontation (00:07:03) The man confronts his mother, who initially believes her husband's lies, but then sees video evidence of the affair. Recap: The Pez Outlaw (00:15:50) Trevor recaps his story about Steve Glew, a man who started smuggling and selling rare European Pez dispensers. Part 2: The Hungary Heist (00:21:12) Steve Glew travels to Hungary and, with a magical post-it note from a manager, acquires a truckload of rare Pez. The Arch Nemesis (00:30:14) Pez USA's CEO, Scott McWhinney, becomes Steve's arch-nemesis after flooding the market with the rare "Bubble Man" dispenser. Living the High Life (00:39:05) Steve embraces his "international spy" persona, making $4.5 million, spending lavishly, and becoming increasingly paranoid while growing his business. The Private Investigator (00:47:35) McWhinney hires a private investigator who confirms an inside man, Gunther, is helping Steve, but McWhinney refuses to believe it. Podcast Outro (00:52:47) The hosts wrap up the episode, teasing the continuation of the stories and sharing their social media and contact information.

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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