Tell Me Something Weird

Episode 102 - A Sticky Situation

In this long-awaited new episode of TMSW, Eric talks about one truly sticky situation in old-timey Boston. Jodie then takes you back to the 1960s to talk about the murder of Kitty Genovese and what you never knew about the bystander effect.

101 - LIVE at The Plus!

100 - Weird Episodes

99 - Weird Bottles of Beer

98 - Much Marcle Macabre

97 - Basic Boxer

96 - The Thing?

In this all-new episode of Tell Me Something Weird, Jodie gives an update on Jayme Closs and Eric tells you about The Thing? -The Mystery of the Desert.

95 - The Salami Guy - LIVE!

Live at The Plus! Jodie talks about a missing person and Eric tells a story about bicycles and Nazis. Your Ray of Sunshine is Future Man.

94 - Getting Weird With a Real Scientist

93 - What's Going On With You?

92 - A Killer So Nice They Named Him Thrice

This is an episode of Tell Me Something Weird in which Eric X. Johnson tells a story about a curiously named court case. A curiously named court case he curiously forgot to name in the recording of the episode but is, in fact, The United States v. Approximately 64,695 Pounds of Shark Fins. Jodie Arnold tells you all about the 3,000+ confessed murders of Henry Lee Lucas, a murderer so nice they named him thrice. Your Ray of Sunshine is Calamityware.

91 - Something Slightly Different

In this episode, Eric and Jodie break from their normal storytelling format to just hang out with the mics and catch you up on all of the other stuff they have going on. Don't worry, it's back to your regularly scheduled program next week.

90 - LIVE with BJ Hollars

This is a LIVE one! Recorded at The Plus in Eau Claire, WI in front of a bunch of actual people, Jodie and Eric sat down with author BJ Hollars to talk about 'squatch, the Beast of Busco, the Hodag, and so much more.

89 - The Radioactive Boy Scout

88 - Let's Rock!

87 - It's Ashland

86 - Jayme Closs

This is a special episode where Eric and Jodie talk about the ongoing investigation of the double murder/missing person case involving the Closs family in Barron, WI. Your very welcome Ray of Sunshine this week is 101 Ways to Flip the Bird.

85 - Missing White Girl

84 - Out With a Couple of Bangs

In this one, Eric gets you started with a steam engine double feature. Jodie follows up with a super fun story about axe murders and blood-filled shoes. Enjoy! Your Ray of Sunshine is Collageorama.

83 - Feel the Love

Uh-oh. Jodie stumbled on something a little odd in our own backyard. The Institute for the Study of Human Awareness is opening a "conference center" not far from where TMSW is recorded every week. Is it just a place where people can go to think about stuff? Or is there something else going on behind the curtain? Your Ray of Sunshine is Reed's Ginger Brew.

82 - TMSW Live! with Robert Dudley

Live at the Plus in downtown Eau Claire! Eric and Jodie chat with author Robert Dudley about his new book, Cold Cases of Western Wisconsin.

81 - #SquatchGoals

We go full 'Squatch on this one. Eric took a trip to Northern Wisconsin and came back with some pictures of...something. He takes the opportunity to cover a couple of Sasquatch news items. Jodie covers the story of a delightful Wisconsin family who did everything together. Eat, sleep, watch porn, get murdered. Classic heartwarming tale.

80 - THE BUTLER

79 - Feelin' Fine!

In this exciting new edition of TMSW [JUST SKIP TO THE RAY OF SUNSHINE, CHARLOTTE], Eric tells the true story of H.H. Holmes, which is weird and horrifying enough without all the stuff people made up about him! This is also the week where Jodie decided to spend a bunch of time talking about putting humans in suitcases. Your Ray of Sunshine is the story of two twins who were separated at birth who were reunited in an unlikely way.

78 - RPMs

Do you like excitement? Do you like suspense? Do you like graham crackers? Join us for this fabulous new episode of TMSW in which Jodie tells a story that reinforces why you should be suspicious of accepting rides from gentlemen in silver mini vans. After you hear Eric's story, you will never be able to eat graham crackers without thinking about waxing the bishop. Have a book that needs a rad-ass cover? This week's Ray of Sunshine comes courtesy of the Etsy store, Kivvers.

77 - It's Not the Spoon You Wish to Bend But Rather the Will of the Spoon

Jodie went to a class to learn how to read oracle cards! So in this episode, Jodie and Eric talk about her experience, the origins of card reading, and the difference between tarot and oracle cards. Eric talks about Madamoselle Lenormand, Napoleon's personal card reader and Jodie does a reading for Eric live on the air! Your Ray of Sunshine is a book we have talked about on the show previously, Hunter's Run by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, and Daniel Abraham.

76 - There's No Rioting in Baseball!

Were you just hoping to hear about murdered children and baseball riots? TMSW just made your day. Jodie tells you about a child murder cold case which was solved with some DNA magic. Eric tells you about the time in 1974 when the Cleveland Indians had a 10 cent beer promotion and forgot to proofread the marketing materials. Your Ray of Sunshine is this amazing goal by Darwin Quintero of Minnesota United FC!

75 - Most of The Thrills and All of The Spills

In this adrenaline-packed TMSW thrill ride, Eric tells you all about Action Park, America's first--and most dangerous--waterpark. Jodie goes full Science Corner and takes a dive into DNA phenotyping. Your Ray of Sunshine is the Netflix Original Series, GLOW.

74 - The Shocking Truth About Pretzel Wets Exposed!

In this clown-slappingly bizarre new episode of Tell Me Something Weird, Eric talks about a guy who ran a harmonious, work-share Nazi torture camp. Jodie evens things out with her story about how people who have kids with people they used to be married to can work out their differences. [CREEPY MURDER THE KIDS AND THEN TUCK THEM INTO BED WARNING] Your Ray of Sunshine is Tag.

73 - Brought to You By Pretzel Wets!

This episode of Tell Me Something Weird--brought to you by Montucky Cold Snacks--is brought to you by Pretzel Wets! In it, Eric tells you about a guy who almost invented a parachute and Jodie ruins the picturesque town of Alma, WI for you forever. Your Ray of Sunshine is that you can now buy TMSW t-shirts right here! https://www.teepublic.com/user/tellmesomethingweirdpodcast

72 - You'll Never Believe What Kitty Does Next

In this thrilling new episode of Tell Me Something Weird, Jodie tells you the true story that inspired the movie The Strangers. Eric tells you all about the guy who sold the Eiffel Tower--twice. [WARNING--DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF A MURDER SCENE. SKIP TO 48:35 TO HEAR ERIC'S AMAZING STORY] Your Ray of Sunshine is Don DeLillo's White Noise.

71 - You Never Knew Beans Could Do This!

In this thrill-a-minute new episode, Eric talks about the eerily similar exploits of legendary conmen Frank Abagnale and Michael Sabo. Jodie takes you on a bullet-riddled jalopy ride as she digs into the dirty details of Bonnie and Clyde! Your Ray of Sunshine is the Speakeasy Saloon in Neillsville, WI!

70 - Revelations So Shocking They Will Shock You

In this creepy-ass episode, Eric tells you all about President Warren G. Harding and his penis, Jerry. Then Jodie talks about a subculture who treat dolls that traverse the uncanny valley and the people who treat them like real human babies. Your Ray of Sunshine is sort of the Melanie Griffith movie, Cherry 2000.

69 - Rhymes With Your Mom

In this weird episode, Jodie went on a field trip with Zach Shultz to the site of the Eau Claire County Hospital/Asylum and Zach comes on the show to talk about it! Your Ray of Sunshine, under some small protest, is the musical The Greatest Showman.

68 - Now For Something That Really Matters...

67 - Times Up, Tina

This is a real good one, you guys. First, Eric tells you about the flu epidemic that killed millions of people that you might not have ever heard about. And then Jodie [DISMEMBERMENT WARNING] tells you about a weird sort of love triangle that probably works out great for everyone. Your much needed Ray of Sunshine is Greg's Speed Shop and their vintage/pin-up clothing store in Waupaca, WI!

66 - That Bump On Your Head Means This

In this all-new episode of Tell Me Something Weird, Jodie brings a story Rrrrriped From the Headlines! of Medford, Wi which involves a former guest of the show! Eric tells you all about a couple of guys who would have wanted to get all over your sweet, bumpy cranium. [NO SERIAL KILLER WARNING THIS TIME. WELL, JODIE DOES MENTION DAHMER ONCE BUT NO BIG DEAL, RIGHT?] Your Ray of Sunshine is Avengers: Infinity War*. *Eric is unsure of this

65 - You'll Never Guess What They Found in the Walls

In this brand new episode of TMSW, Eric talks about a house in Cleveland that has a colorful history. Jodie brings you up to speed on [SORT OF SERIAL KILLER WARNING BUT NO REAL GORY DETAILS] the arrest of a suspect in the Golden State Killer case! And then tells you a super weird and sort of disturbing story about the house where her parents live. Your Ray of Sunshine is

64 - Queen Elizabeth I Talked to Sir Walter Raleigh. Then This Happened

In this one, Eric tells you all about the lost colony of Roanoke. Then, Jodie tells you [SERIAL KILLER WARNING] all about handsome, charming serial killer Joseph Donald Ture and his on again-off again confessions. Your Ray of Sunshine is actual sunshine.

63 - TMSW LIVE with Miss Dee-Lovely

Eric and Jodie get in front of people at The Plus in Eau Claire, WI! Jodie talks about the unsolved murder of Ruth Martin in Bloomer, WI in 1959. Eric talks about one of the most infamous trades in Major League Baseball history. And Eric and Jodie are joined on stage by the magnanimous, singular, Miss Dee-Lovely!

62 - What You Don't Know About Sterns County, MN Will Shock and Disturb You

This is the one where Jodie and Eric sit down with noted author or books Robert M. Dudley to talk about, as Jodie puts it, "murders and stuff." Your Ray of Sunshine is the BLBLBL Guy.

61 - All Request Death Squad

60 - Is Human Blood the Cosmetic Secret You've Been Looking For?

Come see Tell Me Something Weird Live with Special Guest Miss Dee Lovely at The Plus in Eau Claire on Wednesday, April 18, followed by True Crime Trivia! In this one, Eric talks about the William Miller and the Millerite Great Disappointment and Jodie shares a story about Elizabeth Bathory, possibly the most prolific woman killer in history.

59 - The Shocking Truth About Canada

58 - But What Does it All Mean?

57 - The Who's Who of Secret Lizard People

This is an episode that's all about closing some long-open cold cases and a ghost lady who wrote a bunch of books through a living lady. Your Ray of Sunshine is this Golden Retriever being extremely protective of a puppy.

56 - Illuminati Secrets Exposed!

This is the one where Tell Me Something Weird announces their first LIVE recording--April 18, 2018, at The Plus in Eau Claire! It's also the one where Jodie gives you the deets on the Natalie Wood case and Eric tells you all about the US military's short-lived Camel Corps. Your Ray of Sunshine is Planet Earth 2, available at tmsw.show/amazon!

55 - Gone: Into the Woods

In this one, Jodie and Eric talk about the mysterious disappearance of Eau Claire woman, Shannah Boiteau. Your Ray of Sunshine is Lacy's Lingerie in Chippewa Falls, WI!

54 - Jodie's News Will Amaze You!

In this one, Jodie gives you updates on three stories that she's covered on previous TMSW episodes. Eric gives you the hot take on the controversy surrounding the first person to reach the North Pole. Your Ray of Sunshine comes in the form of A.P. Bio on NBC

53 - What's Under That Tarp?

This is the one where Eric talks about famous American mountain man, John Colter, and Jodie tells you all about the D.C. sniper killing spree. Your Ray of Sunshine is the delicious sandwiches you can buy at Bridge Stop convenience stores in Northwestern Wisconsin.