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On this episode of the Weird World Adventures podcast, Malorie speaks with Rob Palmer about the dangers of psychics and mediums. He discusses the value of staying skeptical in a world that is continually growing in the realms of magical thinking. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything…

Before we pop out this baby, you can find Malorie and Michael touring the Greater Richmond Area as they sign copies of the newly-released “Haunted Hikes of the Great Smoky Mountains”, “The Goth Atlas”, and “Secret Virginia: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure”. Join them at The Book People on October 10th, at…

Hi everyone! We are taking a break this week as Michael and Malorie prepare to present “Medicine & Mythology: A Chronicle of Gods and Man” at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC via the Explorers Club lecture series. Stay tuned as we present this talk via our next podcast episode. My name is Malorie Mackey,…

On this episode of the Weird World Adventures Podcast, Malorie speaks with fellow skeptic Daniel Reed all about the wonderfully weird cryptids of West Virginia. From the Mothman to the Flatwoods Monster, we discuss all things cryptid! Let’s get weird. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky…

On this episode of the Weird World Adventures Podcast, Malorie has the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Malorie and Benjamin discuss the real dangers of witch hunts in the modern age. My name is…

On this episode of the Weird World Adventures Podcast, Malorie and Katie Suleta discuss their time at CSICon, writing for Skeptical Inquirer, and Katie’s work as a public health researcher. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as…

On today’s episode of the Weird World Adventures podcast, Malorie discusses skepticism with Kenny Biddle. Kenny is the chief investigator at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry where he debunks and recreates paranormal claims. Malorie and Kenny talk all things paranormal, nerdom, and finding the value in skeptical thinking. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve…

On this episode, Malorie speaks with Christian Kenny about how his true crime tarot cards turned into a much more ambitious undertaking as they moved into the realm of criminal psychology. Emily Roper is a Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist, certified Midwife’s Assistant, and the founder of Early Roots, a therapy practice focused on childhood development and…

As we start filming Weird World Adventures Season 3, one of our first stops is Toronto. Who knew how weird Toronto really was? Malorie talks with Michael about her day seeing all the weird things that Toronto has to offer. From a Poop Cafe to the hidden secrets under Casa Loma, Malorie had quite the…

American Gladiators is back, and Michael and I couldn’t be happier about it. The bright colors, the crazy games, and the fierce gladiators are back on our tv screens bringing a huge dose of 90s nostalgia with them. In today’s episode, Malorie speaks with Janelle Shaffer who was a contestant on this season of American…

How do you raise a curious, critical-thinking explorer when the world is already mapped and everything can be googled in seconds? In this personal episode, Malorie tackles the paradox of parenting in the digital age—where kids have infinite information at their fingertips but somehow less capacity for genuine wonder. Blending anthropology with real parenting challenges,…

American Gladiators is back, and Michael and I couldn’t be happier about it. The bright colors, the crazy games, and the fierce gladiators are back on our tv screens bringing a huge dose of 90s nostalgia with them. In today’s episode, we talk all things American Gladiators. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always…

In today’s episode, Malorie interviews outdoor enthusiast Kurt Belding on his wild world surrounding Western Obsessions TV. Join us as we discuss the most remote places Kurt has been, that time he was charged by a Grizzly Bear, and so much more. Are you ready to explore this weird world with Malorie Mackey and Kurt…

It’s that time of the year again! The magic, wonder, and excitement of the Explorers Club Annual Dinner, ECAD 2026, returned bigger and better than ever. Malorie and Michael discuss the chaos that happens when you bring a bunch of explorers together in one place. From fire-walking to karaoke, eating cockroaches to marriage proposals, this…

Today, Malorie and Michael are discussing more about the weird world of obsolete objects. The first podcast on this did so well that people brought us even more obsolete objects to discuss. From the ticket dispensers that used to live in grocery stores to rolodexes and S&H Green Stamps (What in the world!?), we reminese…

In this episode, Malorie sits down with Briana Gervat to talk about her memoir, There Will Come Soft Rains: A Journey Along the Western Front. Briana is a historian, photographer, an author, and adventurer. She is the first woman to walk the Western Front Way solo, and Malorie and Briana discuss this in detail during…

Weird World Adventures Season 2 is now LIVE on Amazon Prime!! Stream all 12 episodes of Season 2 at your leisure. From Romania to New Orleans, Salem to the Great Smokys, Germany to Iceland, we take you all around to world to see the weirdest places. Are you ready to explore this Weird World? Stream…

Today, Malorie and Michael are discussing the weird world of obsolete objects. From rotary phones to floppy disks, we go back into our childhood and reminisce on the things that our children will never understand. Which item in our list of obsolete objects is your favorite? My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had…

Malorie interviews Mike Bedenbaugh about his book Reviving Our Republic. This is a thought-provoking interview discussing how to get our country back on track by restoring our nation’s principles. Michael Bedenbaugh is a respected voice in historic preservation and community development, with a keen interest in constitutional principles, making this an interview you don’t want…

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the fact that we finished Weird World Adventures Season 2 by talking about the strangest food from around the world. Malorie discusses some questionable dishes while also recounting a few of her own questionable food adventures. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for…

Happy New Year, everyone! This January, as we welcome in the new year, Malorie discusses the weird history of the new year and the strange traditions that have come from these celebrations. Dating 4,000 years back, New Year celebrations have truly come a long way, yet we find our traditions are still rooted back in…

Hi everyone! In lieu of a new episode, we just wanted to take the time to say Happy Holidays! Weird World Adventures will return in the new year with new episodes. Until then, please have a festive season, and be sure to stay weird! Happy Holidays!! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had…

We just got back from Puerto Vallarta where Michael and I celebrated the Day of the Dead and got to see the beautiful renovations of the Marriott firsthand. It was a wonderful trip full of cultural traditions and adventurous excursions… and we even talk a bit about the Rescuers because Bianca the mouse is wonderful!…

Did you know that the Silent Hills movie was inspired by Centralia, Pennsylvania? While the games did not, the film took inspiration from the tiny town that has had a fire burning underneath of it for over 50 years and will continue to burn for 250 more. I lived out my own Silent Hill nightmares…

On this episode of the Weird World Adventures podcast, we continue to count down to Season 2 of Weird World Adventures releasing on Amazon Prime. To celebrate, here is a sneak peak at the Discover Steampunk exhibit when it was stationed at the Science Museum of Virginia. Learn about the history of steampunk and its…