Keep It Weird: A Strange & Unusual Podcast

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Kids Say the Darkest Things May 03, 2019

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Hi sweet baby Weirdos!

Welcome to a very special episode of Keep It Weird. This week we not only have a long anticipated guest-- Lauren's sister Miss Julia!! But it's also our first episode recorded with baby Wilder!! And yes you will hear him.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, we decided to chat about CREEPY CHILDREN and boy are there some creepy kiddos out there.

We talked for so long that we've got a TWO PART ep for you, and this week Ashley is chatting about that special something that children have-- the ability to experience the paranormal.

Are we born with psychic abilities? Are we connected to our families by something other than the love we share? Can children really see ghosts? And just who are these imaginary friends anyway?

We found research from child psychologists, parapsychologists, nurses, priests, and first and foremost-- parents to try and answer these fascinatingly WEIRD questions.

DJ Jazzy Joe the Science Bro Apr 26, 2019

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Welcome Weirdos, to a very special episode of Keep It Weird!

This week Ashley sits down with Handsome Joe to share with you all of the craziest, coolest, scariest, hippest, most innovative and fun science news this planet has to offer.

We did a week's worth of research to find out what was going on in the wild world of scientific discovery and boy did we strike Au. (Get it?)

Breakthroughs in medical, biological, astrophysical, historical, environmental, and even sexual science. From the smallest atom to the furthest reaches of space-- prepare to join Joey Lawrence and say "Whoa."

Clap If You Believe in the Barn Apr 05, 2019

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BoOoOoO, Weirdos! Welcome to another super spooky (sup-spooks?) edition of LISTENER GHOST STORIES!!

As you know, Listener Ghost Stories are episodes in which we read all of the scary paranormal, supernatural, extraterrestrial, true crime, and monster stories that you send in/share with us while providing our own personal experiences and our expert (or not so expert) opinions, advice, and theories.

Was that sentence long enough? This week we have ghosts who play with technology, demonic presences, pond monsters, extraterrestrials, serial killers, and so much more.

So buckle up, throw on some headphones to amp up the scares, and enjoy your goosebumps.

Kraken' Jokes Mar 29, 2019

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Aye Aye, Weirdies!

This is your captain speaking. Here we go again with another trip to the open ocean! Welcome to Deep Sea part Two!!

Ashley and Lauren are joined once again by Melanie, marine biologist and Armenian queen, to discuss SEA MONSTERS!!

Lauren will be telling us all about mythological sea monsters that may or may not be lurking at the bottom of the ocean (they are.) We discuss the origins of each creature both geographically and their genesis.

Melanie is going to be teaching us about some real life deep sea creatures that you will barely believe are real, and Ashley will be throwing in some other random terrifying shit that you can find at the bottom of the big blue.

Make sure you check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/keepitweirdcast to see pictures of all the creatures we chat about on today's episode!

Under Pressure Mar 22, 2019

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Ahoy Weirdos!

Welcome to part one of our dive into the DEEP SEA! Get ready for about one hundred more sea puns, whether you like it oar not. Get it?

Ashley & Lauren have the pleasure of sitting down with returning guest Melanie Vartabedian who has a degree in marine biology and is genuinely a lover of the sea.

Melanie teaches us all about the ocean and how it is structured, the types of creatures that live within each layer, how those creatures need each other to survive, and how we, on land, need all of them as well.

We discuss marine biology, underwater weather, the circle of life, the importance of Spongebob Squarepants, and of course; the CIA (WHAT)

Join us for part two next week when we send Lauren over the edge with SEA MONSTERS

The Alien Within Mar 15, 2019

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Hi Weirdos!

Welcome to Part TWO of our Human Body episode! We wanted to interview people with interesting bodies-- so as you know last week we were able to sit down with comedian Nick Wuthrich who was born without testicles; it was fascinating and we had a blast!

This week, Nick joins us again as we chat with Lauren who, as you may or may not know, has a little creature inside her. Yes, she's expecting a baby in less than a month! We're so excited, and we got to ask her all our questions.

We discuss what she loves and hates about pregnancy, the amazing things her body is doing & will do, her struggles and her successes, fetal development, gene mapping and cloning, and sex.

Warning: This episode contains some very graphic descriptions of natural and cesarean birth.

My Body Ate My Balls Mar 08, 2019

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Hi Weirdos!

As you know each week we sit down and talk about something strange, unusual, paranormal, supernatural, creepy, sticky, gross, scary or anything in between-- this week we're focusing on the in between.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and comedian Nick Wuthrich for part one of our HUMAN BODY episode! We invited Nick to chat with us this week because he has a very special body, indeed. Nick was born, and has lived his entire life, without testicles.

This week Nick tells us about what it was like to grow up "different," his ups and downs with taking testosterone, his sex life, and most importantly how he's taken what could be seen as a negative and turned it into a very positive and funny life.

You can follow Nick on instagram @nickwuthrich and check out his youtube show "Neutered by Nature."

Unholy Matrimony Mar 01, 2019

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Coming at you LIVE from North Hollywood, California!

Last month we had the privilege of opening for the My Worst Date podcast for their very first live performance at the Actor's Workout Studio in Los Angeles!

Since their show is all about dating, we wanted to cover a topic that would make you think twice about dating ever again. So this week we are chatting about WOMEN who date and sometimes even MARRY convicted serial killers!

What? Who? Why? Why would anyone ever? The answer may surprise you. We take a look at who these women are and the psychology behind why someone would ever find these men to be husband material.

Warning: This episode contains foul language and was recorded in front of a live audience. For this reason the audio quality and length of the episode may differ from our usual shows. Have no fear-- next week we're back on the couch with full episodes.

The Business of Suffering Feb 22, 2019

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Hi Weirdos!

Welcome to part two of our TORTURE TALK! Ashley & Lauren sit down with long time fan of the show Clarissa Sanchez to discuss the shady secrets held by the Central Intelligence Agency when it comes to human rights violations and Clarissa tells a tale of torture from her hometown!

Warning: This episode contains graphic content (duh)

A Passion for Pain Feb 22, 2019

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Hi Weirdos!

Are you ready to squirm? This week Ashley & Lauren sit down with long time fan of the show Clarissa Sanchez to chat about TORTURE!!

We're going to talk some of our favorite scary movies, Clarissa is going to go over some old school methods of torture that we sure are glad aren't performed anymore and Lauren is going to discuss the film genre "torture porn" and why on Earth anyone would like watching it!

In part two, Ashley is going to discuss modern horror and the shady secrets kept by the Central Intelligence Agency.