The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Episodes
REVISITING Art Crime Doesn't Pay, Canines Cooking Meat, Eggs Gone Wrong
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While Rachel is on parental leave, here's a vintage episode from our vault! Rachel, Sara, and comedian Josh Gondelman discuss dogs cooking in ki...
Atomic Priesthood, Space Smells Like Beef, the Power of Pee Fuel
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jess brings on science-minded friends Lindsey and Misti to discuss why space smells like a freshly opened beef stew packet, how having to pee makes yo...
REVISITING Olympic Weirdness: Barefoot Marathons, Medals for Artwork, Pistol Dueling
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While Rachel is on parental leave, here's a vintage episode from our vault! Rachel, Claire, and Sara discuss all things weird related to the Olympi...
Beaver Skull Obsession, Aussie Widowmakers, Koalas Eating $#!%
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO SEASON 10! Jess hosts the show solo while Rachel is on maternity leave, but brings on a pair of her creator friends to chat about how beave...
Bat-Devouring Rodents, Penguin Retirement Home, Chicago "Rat" Hole
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kendra Pierre-Louis joins Weirdest Thing for the season 9 finale! She talks about the rats chowing down on bats, producer Jess Boddy explains the scie...
Vintage Antivaxxers, Horror Flick Psychology, Robin-Eating Bats
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coltan Scrivner joins the show to talk about the strange empathy of horror movie enjoyers. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about bats dogfighting and devouring...
Footless Goose Murder, Sex in Space, Viking Sicko Mode, Sports Bra Tech
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behold: our LIVE show from earlier this year at Caveat in NYC! Rachel, Jess, Moiya McTier and Claire Maldarelli each bring a weird fact to the stage. ...
Check it out: 'Ask Us Anything' from Popular Science. On this episode, GOOSEBUMPS
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Popular Science answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from the everyday things you’ve always wondered to the bizarre things you nev...
What Rats are REALLY Saying, Cosmic Caffeine, Lamarck was RIGHT?!
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Lum joins the show to reveal what rats are ACTUALLY saying to each other. Plus, Rachel talks about the color of the Universe, and Lauren explains ...
Ant Yogurt, Bunny Horns, Deadly Feather Fashion
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Clayton Fuller joins the show to talk about the deadly feather trade. Plus, Jess hops in to explain the strange virus causing bunnies to sprout ho...
Check out: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti from WBUR!
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're sharing an episode of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti. On Point is a rare public space where you hear nuanced explorations of complex topics li...
Drunk Monkeys, Heroic Rats, Forehead Teeth
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carly York joins the show to talk about the most heroic rats you'll ever meet. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about some drunk monkeys, and Rachel gets into s...
Skateboard Archeology, Dire Wolf Bones, The Great Fear
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annalee Newitz joins the show to talk all about how 18th century gossip spread like an actual infectious disease. Plus, Laura delves into how dire wo...
Airborne Butt Cam, Snake Panic, Oops! All Cloacas
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Gailey joins the show to discuss why one scientist put the cutest little monocles on a bunch of chameleons. (And also to talk about their new bo...
Thank Your Local Horse, OG Canners, Busting Bird Gender Norms
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan H. Lents joins the show to discuss why some birds are extra loud in bed, along with his new book: The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years o...
Medical Butt Chugging, Ancient Ice Cream Pyramids, "The Thing" but Midwestern
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Roach RETURNS to Weirdest Thing to share her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy! From this phenomenal new read, she discusses...
Bette Midler and the Salamander, How Marathon Swimmers Pee, D+D is Good for Your Brain
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Ryan Mandelbaum is BACK to discuss their latest animalian interest: salamanders in New York City! Laura also explains how peeing while s...
The Bone Collector, Threads of God, Cloacal Chamber
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scientific illustrator and Twitch streamer Liz Clayton Fuller (ipaintbirbs) joins the show once more to talk all things cloaca -- and why some birds l...
A New Green, THIS IS MY EVEREST, Chickens Influencing Cats
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and creator of the Brat Apple Dance, Kelley Heyer, joins the show! The squad talks about a BRAND NEW green color, cheating at climbing Mt. Evere...
Horny Bugs, Women are Stronger Than Men, Evil Monkey Backpack Trends
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Johnston joins the show this week to talk about how women are truly and actually stronger than men (all of which she details in her new book!). ...
Masochistic Trees, Lean Mean Sex Machines, Ancient Doodles
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian joins the show to talk about horny eels. Plus, Sara Kiley explains the tree that loves getting struck by lightning, and Rach...
The Piss Current, Mucking Up Space, a Cocky Legend
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Divya Anantharaman aka Gotham Taxidermy joins the show to talk about a bird with a very big personality. Plus, Rachel talks about a whale conveyor bel...
Time Balls, Bug Culture, Traffic Mimes
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balint Kacsoh of SciAnts_Streams joins the show today to talk about how flies have their own sort of culture. Plus, Jess hops behind the mic to discus...
Rat Sommeliers, Pneumatic Tube Flirting, Why Periods Hurt
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Downey joins the show to explain how little we actually know about why periods hurt so dang bad. Plus, Rachel divulges how to flirt using tubes, ...
The Poison King, the Seismic DONK, Contagious Peeing
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trace Dominguez joins the show to explain just how inconceivable building up an immunity to iocane powder (or other poisons) is. Sara Kiley also discu...
Space Squirrels, the Most Beautiful Youth, Glass Brains
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Green joins the show to talk about how Everything is Tuberculosis -- which is coincidentally the name of his new book. Plus, Lauren talks about s...
Roman Water Fights, Pet Squirrels, Perpetual Pre-Singing
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vinny Thomas joins the show to talk about Victorian-era pet squirrels. Jess hops behind the mic to discuss filling the Roman colosseum with water, and...
Surfing Bats, Deep Sea Bologna, Environmental Trolley Problem
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Leffer joins the show to explain how silver carp are creating an environmental trolley problem. Plus, Laura divulges the story of the surfing b...
Hockey English, Lasagna Power, How to Find the Light
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paleontologist and writer Riley Black joins the show to talk about a plant mystery. Plus, Amanda talks about turning your leftover lasagna into a powe...
Poodle Sled Dogs, Why Orange Cats Are "Like That," Seal Nose Anatomy
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to SEASON 9!! MIT Technology Review science editor (and former Weirdest Thing champ) Mary Beth Griggs joins the show to talk about self-seali...
Catch Weirdest Thing LIVE on February 8 – Listen for a special promo code!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catch us LIVE in NYC or via livestream on February 8! Get your tickets now: https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learned-this-week-2-8-2025...
Orca Fashion, Cookie Cannibalism, BEAR ATTACK!!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Goldman of Hyperfixed and Reply All joins the show to talk about a historic bear attack incident in Japan. Plus, Amanda talks about why stuff tas...
Elephant Pranks, Ghost Armies, Would You Still Love Me If I Was A Silkworm
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Bushwick and Claire Maldarelli join the show to talk about silkworms in tea and ghost armies (though not the kind from Lord of the Rings). Plus...
Casting Smell Spells, the Quantum Slap, the Boniest Jigsaw Puzzle
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twitch Partner Cheebs joins the show to talk about some mega weird quantum physics. Plus, Jess talks about real-life stinky witch magic, and Rachel la...
Introducing What It's Like To Be with Dan Heath
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing an episode of the podcast “What It’s Like to Be…” from New York Times bestselling business book author Dan Heath. In every episode, Da...
Cheesy Mummies, Ant Farmers, When Superstitions Actually Help
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Krantz returns to Weirdest Thing to talk about the power of superstitions. Plus, Laura Baisas explains ants literally farming, and Rachel talks ...
Old Bay's Secret History, Midwestern Hells, Mad Gasser of Mattoon
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ologies' Alie Ward hops on Weirdest Thing this week to divulge the incredible underdog story of the guy who created Old Bay. Jess returns to talk abou...
Why Hammerheads are "Like That," Cartoon Crush Psychology, Entering the Vulture Dimension
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shark scientist Jasmin Graham joins the show to talk hammerheads. Plus, Amanda explains why your crush on a fictional character is actually ok, and Ra...
Secrets in a Silk Dress, Mice Afraid of Men, Crawfish Clone Overlords
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy "River" Peterson joins the show to talk about our future crustacean matriarchal overlords. Plus, Amanda discusses mice afraid of men, and Rachel ...
Literal Treasure You Can Hunt For Right Now, A Nuanced Blue, Manhattants
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Collins Black joins the show to talk treasure hunting. Plus, Laura explains why the color blue is very nuanced, and Rachel talks about local ants ...
The Forbidden Experiment, Too Annoying To Die, Bonny Clabber
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Danielle Bainbridge joins the show to talk a very dark, forbidden experiment. Plus, Rachel talks about milk spoiling in thunderstorms (alle...
Dropout TV's Lily and Grant talk Presidential Possums, Napoleon's Penis, and Split-Level Toilets
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dropout TV's Lily Du and Grant O'Brien join the show, where Rachel quizzes them Dirty Laundry-style on all kinds of weird history. The Weirdest Thing ...
Surgery For Ants, Hot Sharks, Too Many Galaxies
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Astrophysicist and folklorist Moiya McTier rejoins the show to talk about how there are too many galaxies out there. Plus, Sara Kiley talks about shar...
Olympic Tug-o-War, Leaping Leeches, Card-Carrying Women
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rose Eveleth joins the show to talk about chromosome testing in the Olympics. Plus, Claire returns to talk elite tug-o-war, and Rachel talks about the...
Pointy-Headed Vikings, Apocalypse Popularity, Perfect Prism Poops
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Ware from the American Museum of Natural History joins the show to talk about the most perfectly shaped poo. Plus, Laura talks about being...
Reptilian Theater Kids, Gay Giraffes, Impatient Birds
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Ever, co-host of the podcast A Field Guide to Gay Animals, joins the show this week to talk about the scientists who studied homosexuality in gir...
Robotic Roller Derby, Orangutan Skincare Routines, That Good Pet Stink
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annalee Newitz returns to the show to discuss the cutest little food delivery robots you've ever seen. Plus, Rachel talks self-medicating apes, and Am...
Hyrax Heaven, Underwater Bees, Carbonated Oceans
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Streamer and science communicator Moohoodles joins the show this week to talk about carbonated oceans on Enceladus (and the moon's recipe for life)! P...
Screaming Frogs, "Talking" Mushrooms, Nonbinary Birds
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sociolinguist Erica Brozovsky joins the show to discuss talkative fungi, Amanda Reed chats about nonbinary birds, and Rachel gets into animal sounds—...
Traveling Barber Uprising, Rats Taking Selfies, Honeyguide Helpers
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maritime archaeologist and historian Joel Cook joins the show to spin the tale of how traveling barbers almost coordinated an uprising that could have...
Lotion Spider Brouhaha, ADHD Superpowers, Earth's Evil Twin
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scientist and Twitch streamer Knimbley joins the show today to talk about how astronomy and Elden Ring intertwine! Plus, Jess returns to talk about lo...
Freaky Eclipse Rituals, Cosmic Serendipity, Solar Mysteries
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scientific American's Lee Billings and Clara Moskowitz join Rachel this week to talk all things eclipse. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a p...
Stargazing Poop Bugs, Ancient Beer Ladies, Secret Internet Slang
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christie Taylor joins the show to talk about dung beetles who love to stargaze. Plus, Laura explains how early beer brewers were women, and Rachel get...
Bird Milk, Space Lube, Hermit Crab Housing Crisis
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Clayton Fuller rejoins the show to talk all things bird milk (yum!), and Amanda Reed spins the tale of the rocket scientist who invented a world r...
Government Cheese, Mitochondria NOT Powerhousing, Dawn of the Cockroach
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time, Laura Baisas explains the dawn of the cockroach in New York, Rachel discusses a situation when the mitochondria is NOT the powerhouse of th...
Nature's Weirdest Sleepers, Iron Maiden Myths, Parking Psychology
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 8! Producer Jess Boddy joins the show to talk about the mythical iron maiden (as inspired by Resident Evil 4), Rachel talks about na...
LIVE SHOW: Trees are Fake, Fortune-Telling Cheese, Sunscreen Secrets, Magical Misogyny
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our live show from August of 2023, Rachel talks about magicians' tricks and their hidden misogyny, Sara explains how trees aren't real (and why we ...
Eating The Rich, Menopausal Chimps, Darwin's Taxidermy Teacher
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Divya Anantharaman joins the show to talk about the history of taxidermy dating back to Charles Darwin! Plus, Rachel talks menopausal chimps, and Sara...
The Truth About Quicksand, Release the Tea Kraken, Learning Without Brains
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie McDonnell (aka coollike on Twitch) joins the show to talk about a very British energy scandal! Plus, producer Jess Boddy does a segment on if ...
Taxidermy Robots, Talking to Dolphins (and Aliens), Methuselah the Fish
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Krantz returns to discuss how talking to dolphins may help us communicate with aliens! Plus, Rachel talks about dead spider claw machines (and o...
American Hippo Ranchers, Peacock Vasectomies, Leave Einstein Alone
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Gailey hops on Weirdest Thing to talk about how hippos almost became extremely American. Plus, Sandra explains why Miami officials are going to ...
Ancient Tweezers, Modern Leprosy, Space Rock Recycling
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PopSci's Laura Baisas hops on Weirdest Thing to talk about ancient tweezers (and their accompanying screams), Rachel explains the state of Leprosy in ...
Defensive Puking, Self-Cooling Curls, Zambia's Teen Astronauts
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scientific Illustrator and Twitch Partner Liz Clayton Fuller joins the podcast to talk about turkey vultures, their defensive puking mechanism, and wh...
How to Survive an Apocalypse, Teeth with Secrets, Birds Who BBQ
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Annalee Newitz discusses how to survive an apocalypse while eating good, Rachel talks about birds using spikes as barbecue skewers (and more), and Che...
Our Swolest Ancestor, Climate Fungi-pocalypse, Terrifying Bananas
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Kasha Patel talks how wildfires could play a part in spreading Last of Us-like fungi, Rachel spins a yarn about how bananas can induce crip...
Catch Weirdest Thing Live TOMORROW!
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://caveat.nyc/events/the-weirdest-thing-i-learned-this-week-8-24-2023 The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by P...
Bird Chess, Monkey Selfies, Crocodile Dung Birth Control
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stan explains the iconic monkey selfie legal struggle, Amanda talks about how scientists got crows to stop pooping so much, and Rachel divulges many d...
The First Constellations, Surprisingly Spicy History, Kids Find the Darndest Fossils
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Moiya McTier joins the show to talk about math, the first constellations, and more! Plus, Rachel explains why children are master fossil discoverers, ...
Butts: A Backstory, Parrot Social Media, Why We Eat Chickens
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Radiolab's Heather Radke joins the show to talk about butts! Plus, Rachel talks about the history of chickens as pets, and Chelsey divulges why parrot...
Weirdest Thing LIVE! on August 24th
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That's right, we're doing our first live show since 2019! It'll be on Thursday, August 24th at Caveat in New York City. Grab tickets here: https://cav...
George Washington: Swamp Ghost Hunter, Cockroach Chocolate, Science Scams
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Jess Boddy talks about the science in Dark Souls' swamps, Rachel explains cockroaches giving sexy gifts, and Amanda dishes on scientific scam...
The Sleepiest Epidemic, Really Deep Holes, Goddess of Dirty Dishes
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PopSci intern Jack Izzo talks about the deepest hole EVER. Plus, Rachel explains contagious sleepiness throughout history, and Sara Kiley divulges the...
Ancient Enemies to Lovers, Landscape of Fear, Hoax of the Century
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Hazelwood joins the show to divulge the scientific hoax of the century, Rachel shows how wolves create a landscape of fear, and Sandra talks about...
A Horse in the Toilet?!, Creepy Clowns, Superpowered Bug Pee
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Dunphy joins the show to explain why she found a horse in the toilet. Meanwhile, Rachel talks super-powered bug pee, and Chelsey gets into the...
Worm Time in Whale City, Neanderthal Funk, Old-Timey Sauna Science
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Defector's Sabrina Imbler joins the show this week to talk about whale falls! Plus, Rachel talks about how a bunch of dudes sat in saunas for science,...
Science of Elden Ring, Walmart Entomology, Architectural %&@*-Measuring Contest
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachel explores Walmart for new insect species, Jess divulges the science behind Elden Ring's corpse wax, and John talks about New York Cit...
Eating Bog Butter, Disappearing Eels, Urinal Splashback Science
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachel gets into delicious, delectable butter made in a bog, Ryan F. Mandelbaum explains that we know almost nothing about eels, and Purbit...
Brain Death Cocktails, Fur Seal Crimes, Fish Driving Cars
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Rachel talks about fish getting behind the wheel, Sara Kiley unravels the story of rodent DNA and a secret fur seal trade, and Sandra expla...
Lubed Up Chocolate, Ovaries Before Brovaries, Birds on the Moon
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Deprogramming the Patriarchy, Metric Pirates, Earwax Types
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
'Silly Walk' Science, Trombone-Head Dinosaurs, Museum Secrets Revealed
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Head Transplants, Criminal Koalas, Sneezing Sponges
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 7! The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Face...
A Weirdest Thing end-of-year update!
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Flying Toad Butts, High-Speed Uteruses, Lemurs Picking Noses
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Sex Rafts, Garbage Birds, Girded Loins, Security Geese
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Evil Forrest Gump, Poopsmiths, Penis Legs
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock and Fantastic Fungi’s Paul Stamets on Mushrooms & Mycelium
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Sing For Science host Matt Whyte in this fungi fantastic episode about psilocybin research! We learn about mushroom properties that can stav...
Introducing Inside Voice, A New Audiobook from Lake Bell
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re shaking things up and bringing you a preview of a new audiobook we’re think you'll enjoy! Writer, director, and actress Lake Bell has...
Birds Aren't Real, Everest Poopsicles, Actual Flying Cars
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Vampire Epidemics, Parasitic Mind Control, Sasquatch Science
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Knives for Hands, Gay Bombs, Bee-on-Bee Crime
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Self-Destructing Octomoms, Exoplanet Adventures, Why Rats Don't Vom
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Lice-Feeding Nazi Fighters, Bisexual Birds, EZ Pass Origins
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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An Innovative Erection, Secret Oyster Rules, Nuking Hurricanes
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Human Echolocation, Extreme Pogo Sticking, Elephants Evading Poachers
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 6, Weirdos! The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in...
Season 6 is coming SOON!
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
150 Years of Moon Crabs, Blowing Things Up, and Asbestos Obsession
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this super special bonus episode celebrating Popular Science's 150th birthday! The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Sc...
A special announcement from Weirdest Thing!
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet a...
Why Pain Hurts So Good, Growing Mutant Gardens, Emo Teen Puppies
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leigh Cowart, science reporter and author of Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose, joins Weirdest Thing for the season finale! Th...
A Delicious Chocolate Debacle, IBS In Orbit, the Tuffy Saga
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode celebrates our latest digital issue going live! The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirde...