Strangest Species
Exploring bizarre and unusual dealings of the strangest species, namely, us, humans. Each episode is a ride into the details surrounding some of the most bizarre incidents in human history. Join us as Mike reveals an unusual story or event, and Eth (through many laughs and terrible hypotheses) learns along with the audience about the strange and unusual.
Episodes
88 episodes
Alone In the Woods
What happens when you're alone in a cabin in the woods and you've just come face to face with a wild animal? With your heart pounding out of your chest, you make it back into your cabin only to be confronted with something even more terrifying....
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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57:18
Action Park: The Most Dangerous Amusement Park Ever
Join us today as we discuss Action Park, the amusement park set on a ski slope in New Jersey. But Action Park wasn't your run of the mill place for thrills, it was a park that put you in the middle of the action. This lead to fun for the thousa...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:22:09
The White Death
In the winter of 1939 the Soviet Union invaded Finland in what is known as the winter war. Many local farmers were called upon to defend their country. One of them was Simo Hayha, who just happened to become the deadliest sniper of all time. Jo...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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1:01:51
Robot Sharks, Yikes
Today we discuss the original 1990 Jaws ride at Universal Florida, and the problems it had along with the one time the mechanical shark attempted to eat a park-goer. The ride shut down after just two and a half months of operation before being ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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54:55
Death Has A Sense of Humor Sometimes
This week, we discuss unique burial ceremonies from around the world and some of the most comical and bizarre funeral stories.
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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56:49
If You Want to Survive, Get a Dog
Today we look into the story of Danelle Ballengee, one of the fittest women in America who went for a run in the deserts of Southern Utah before running face first into a world of trouble. Join us today as we discuss her remarkable story of sur...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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52:12
Agents of Chaos: The KLF
In the early 80's a duo of musicians set out to redefine not only how to make music, but also how to use that music to create chaos across the music industry. Using outlandish antics and just outright bizarre behavior, the KLF created new gnere...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:32:19
I'd Eat That, Maybe....
We're back in 2025 with an all new episode all about some of the strangest foods from around the world. Join us as we discuss these bizarre foods and let us know which one you'd be most willing to eat.
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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55:35
How to Become a Man
Join us as Ethney almost dies laughing, not at the rites of passage from boyhood to manhood but from an interesting pain index. This week, we travel the world and talk about the rituals various groups of people use to transition to adulthood.
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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59:40
Jerome From Nova Scotia
Ethney is out this week, so Lincoln, my twelve-year-old, joins me to discuss the strange story of Jerome, a man who washed onto the shores of Nova Scotia, unable to speak, and with one other curious feature: his legs had been recently amputated...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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43:45
Well That's A Record
Join us this week as we explore the world of wacky and unusual world records. I don't know why these records exist, but they do, so let's discuss them.
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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56:29
Le Petomane (The Fartomaniac)
This week, we explore the fascinating life of Joseph Pujol and his rise to fame as a fartist. That's right, a performing fart artist. From life as a humble baker to center stage at the famous Moulin Rouge, join us as we discuss one of the most ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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51:18
The Valley of the Headless Men
Deep in Canada's northern wilderness is a strange and eerie landscape, with river canyons that vault over 3,000 feet high. But beyond its breathtaking beauty, it is known for another, more sinister reason, and that is many who venture into its ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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55:49
Strange Festivals and Sports
Today we dive into the some of the World's most unusual festivals and sports. From Iron Phalluses to jumping over babies dressed as the devil. From fist fights during chess to hitting people in the face with beer-soaked rags, join us as we dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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51:30
Aliens are Jerks
Why are aliens constantly probing and mutilating things? It seems like strange past times to cross the galaxy for. Either way, today, we dive into some strange cases of human and cattle mutilation. And if it's not aliens, then someone has some ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:12:17
Lead Masks and Unusual Deaths
This week we jump into an interesting story from Brazil in the 1960s. A small boy discovered the bodies of two men while out flying his kite in the near the ocean shore. When the police came, they found an usual scene. Both men were wearing for...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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51:02
Canada's Secret, Terrible Operation
This week, Ethney is back to join us as we discuss one of Canada's most infamous secret government projects, The Fruit Machine. I don't want to go into it any more than that other than to say it's wild, and you're not going to believe it. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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41:56
Perilous Urban Exploration
In this episode, we dive into the real-life hazards that urban explorers face. Plus, I'm joined by a super special guest, as Ethney was out of town, and I totally forgot!In the episode, we follow a YouTube video with six cases of urban expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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55:04
Cannibal Cabbage Patch Kids and Other Dangerous Toys
Do you have any Cabbage Patch Kids laying around the house? Or a PollyPocket or Hoverboard? Maybe an Easy Bake Oven. These are just some household-name toys that have experienced massive recalls due to being highly dangerous to children. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:05:49
Shipwrecked and Enslaved
In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing true story of Captain James Riley, an American sea captain whose shipwreck off the coast of North Africa in 1815 led to unimaginable trials. Captured and enslaved by desert nomads, Riley and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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52:56
The Jersey Man-Eater
Join us this week as we discuss the real-life story that inspired the movie Jaws. In 1916 a string of deadly shark attacks hit the quiet Jersey shore and let a wake of destruction that never allowed the American consciousness to be the same whe...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:04:57
Fighting WWII with a Sword
In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Mad Jack Churchill, the British WWII soldier famous for his unconventional combat methods. Discover how this fearless officer, armed with a longbow, claymore sword, and bagpipes, charged ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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54:22
Alexander Supertramp
In this episode, we dive deep into the life and tragic journey of Christopher McCandless, the young adventurer who inspired the book and movie "Into the Wild". Known for abandoning societal norms and venturing into the Alaskan wilderness, McCan...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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51:44
Mysteries Beneath the Runways of the Denver Airport
Join us as we investigate the bizarre and mysterious conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport (DIA). From underground bunkers and secret societies to strange murals and symbols, we'll explore the wildest claims and uncover t...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:05:58