What a Weird Week

it's Friday, June 19th, 2026 and weird news happened again this week. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 25 first published June 19, 2026.10 Dog, Gun, Neighbor, Gaming PC! https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/gaming-pc-deflects-bullet-shot-through-wall-by-neighbour-saving-owners-life-criminal-negligence-charges-for-culprit-who-claims-firearm-was-accidentally-discharged-by-her-dog 9 Road trips are good for you? Are they covered by my health insurance? https://www.popsci.com/science/why-road-trips-good-science/ 8 Amazon Ghost Dogs?!https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/17/secrets-mysterious-ghost-dogs-amazon-revealed-rare-sightings-28810374/ 7 icymi, US gov released more UFO files, still a mystery.https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/pentagon-ufo-file-reveals-glowing-152922655.html and also https://apnews.com/article/trump-ufo-file-release-third-batch-34c2a9b294e94a972f352df42c4a17ae 6 headsup! Researchers know about your secret snack stash!https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-popchips-survey-reveals-the-nations-most-real-snacking-habits-302799566.html 5 research into songs that make you feel the feels. It turns out you're not a weirdo!https://studyfinds.com/music-emotions-normal/ 4 I think Quinn at the at the car dealership might be getting fired?!https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ai-chatbot-bmw-dealership-9.72302263 Jonathan the very old tortoise continues to be old.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/17/Guinness-World-Records-oldest-land-animal-Jonathan-tortoise/7411781709883/2 enormous sausage makes headlines.https://www.brickfanatics.com/german-builder-unusual-lego-guinness-world-recordBonus: how big is the biggest soccer ball in the world?https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/15/Guinness-World-Records-Massport-soccer-ball/4001781532794/Bonus: Scottish Soccer Fans Drinking in Mass.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV4G4byzF241 cat steals show from romeo and juliet. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/16/turkey-Imperial-Russian-Ballet-Romeo-Juliet-cat/6311781623355/ 1 Also (tie) I don't know how to remove the Green Guyhttps://petapixel.com/2026/06/16/real-estate-agent-hires-green-screen-guy-but-doesnt-know-how-to-remove-him/#weirdnews #weird #news #odd #fun #Interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcast #weirdnewsroundup #Weirdnewsreport

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 9 first published *FEB 28, 2025*. Yes, it's a repeat.10 Spider Goat, Spider Goat, Does Whatever a Spider Goat canhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/02/21/spain-window-goat-apartment-building/3901740171768/ and watch video at https://www.facebook.com/BomberosMad/videos/1021071826609510 9 Really REALLY tiny Lego world recordhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/02/20/Guinness-World-Records-tiny-Lego/5391740080162/ pin https://pin.it/6OgxUn9qQ 8 What is Cheetozard and why are people freakin' out?https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-fans-are-bidding-thousands-on-a-charizard-shaped-flamin-hot-cheeto-3140859/ 7 Science changing it's mind about Mars? https://www.sciencealert.com/we-may-have-been-wrong-about-why-mars-is-red 6 Solved! Why tomatoes aren't more deadly.https://www.popsci.com/health/why-tomatoes-arent-poisonous/pin https://pin.it/21hWl2Ig4 5 City-destroyer keeps popping up in the news.https://studyfinds.org/asteroid-2024-yr4-earth-collision-odds/4 Does AI eventually lose its marbles?https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-tested-ai-for-cognitive-decline-the-results-were-a-shock 3 Enormous Fondue breaks records, and the hearts of people who don't eat dairy.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/02/24/france-Guinness-World-Records-largest-cheese-fondue/6981740418744/ 2 Golden Toilet back in the headlines.https://apnews.com/article/golden-toilet-stolen-blenheim-palace-trial-bb3cd346713923d59304880ca209dcd4 honorable mention: Mortuusequusphobia/ Fear of Ketchup. What's that like?https://nypost.com/2025/02/20/lifestyle/fear-of-ketchup-or-mortuusequusphobia-is-real-sufferers-say/ 1 Thieves can't claim lotto jackpot without outing themselves as thieves.https://apnews.com/article/france-lottery-ticket-stolen-card-thieves-50a0fa5a3fb22baac08899e5100dc1db

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 3 first published Jan 16, 2026. 10 The escaped emu was arrested. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/15/emu-handcuffed-St-Johns-County-Florida/3831768502340/and see https://www.facebook.com/reel/1201694852109287/?t=73 9 Newsman becomes the news. #SockKing https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/15/Guinness-World-Records-sock-collection/4371768499883/ and see https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2334728570367627 8 Sometimes Astronauts Age in Reverse?! (https://studyfinds.org/astronauts-aged-2-years-9-days-in-space-then-younger/) 7 Hundreds of Really Old Mystery Shoes on the Beach?! Were they from a Shoe Ship??(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/14/wales-mysterious-Victorian-shoes-Ogmore-Beach/6211768404574/) 6 Swedish soccer/ football fan please Keepie Uppies for 28 hours and something! (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/14/sweden-Guinness-World-Records-marathon-controlling-football/3391768411501/) 5 Fast Trash Back in the News. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/13/Guinness-World-Records-fastest-wheelie-bin/6531768330714/) 4 Dog is Tall, World Reacts.(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/13/Guinness-World-Records-tallest-dog/8171768318506/)3 Beware the Office Water Cooler!? (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/13/Guinness-World-Records-tallest-dog/8171768318506/) 2 St. Louis Monkey Mystery!?! (https://www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/2026-01-13/monkeys-st-louis-ai-images-complicate-search) 1 What are Tax Jeans and How Great Will You Look in Them?(https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refund-jeans)

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 38 first published Fri Sept 12, 2025***THIS IS A SPECIAL RE-BROADCAST PUBLISHING ON BOXING DAY 2025. THIS IS OUR MOST-CLICKED-EPISODE OF THE YEAR***Are you Haunted by Your Childhood Teddy Bear? #NotAlonehttps://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/new-national-teddy-bear-day-survey-finds-92-still-have-their-childhood-stuffed-animal Latest UFO Evidence is Making Headlineshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/congressman-shows-video-military-ufo-hearing/story?id=125413475 Who is the Richest Person in the World? Not so Fast, Elon. Oh, wait, nevermind.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/11/who-is-larry-ellison-richest-person-oracle Life on Mars? Life on Mars! https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/mars-potential-life-1.7630035World Record Ping Pong Ball Spitterhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-table-tennis-balls-mouth/2121757440905/ Man Runs Backwards Very Fast While Wearing High Heel Shoes. World Reacts.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/spain-Guinness-World-Records-fastest-100-meters-backward-high-heels/3371757345636/ Ghost Doorbell Ringer Mystery Solved!https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/germany-Bavaria-police-doorbells-slug/5131757429025/#google_vignetteMouth Wheelie World Recordhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/saudi-Guinness-World-Records-greatest-distance-motorcycle-wheelie-mouth/4361757437687/ Mosquitos and Libido!?https://www.popsci.com/environment/mosquito-beer-blood/Happy Music Might Cure Car Sicknesshttps://studyfinds.org/joyful-music-motion-sickness/Jumping In Skates World Record Inspires Others to Jump Rope in Comfortable Shoes https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/11/Guinness-World-Records-jump-rope-ice-skates/8351757602787/

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 50 first published Dec 5, 2025.Orange Juice Might Know You Better Than You Know Yourselfhttps://studyfinds.org/body-weight-dictates-what-orange-juice-does-inside-you/ Japan's Expo 2025 to Feature a Human Washing Machinehttps://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/japan-launches-human-washing-machine-for-public-use-after-expo-success-9721446Heinz Leftover Gravy: finally! https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/29411-slideshow-thanksgiving-innovations-to-be-thankful-forMeetings: They Ruin Everything. *citation needed https://studyfinds.org/meetings-and-employee-well-being/New Zealand Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Swallowing Fabergé Pendanthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/02/new-zealand-man-charged-allegedly-swallowing-faberge-james-bond-pendantGuinness World Record for Most T-shirts Worn During Half Marathonhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/01/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-T-shirts-half-marathon/3051764607465/Drunk Raccoon Arrested After Liquor Store Rampagehttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/03/drunk-raccoon-liquor-store-Ashland-Virginia/5741764774319/Why do we have Two Nostrils instead one big hole? Take a deep breath and settle in for this one.https://www.popsci.com/science/why-we-have-nostrils/ Dog has long tongue, world reacts. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/03/Guinness-World-Records-longest-tongue-dog/7361764776749/ Daddy's Home Cologne from the maker's of Mug Root Beer.https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daddys-home