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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…

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…

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…

On this episode, Malorie speaks with Emily Roper about early neurodevelopment (as early as in the womb). Emily discusses the rewards of working as a midwife, working with young children, and the wonders of pregnancy. Emily Roper is a Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist, certified Midwife’s Assistant, and the founder of Early Roots, a therapy practice focused…

CSICon 2026 was a weekend full of science, skepticism, adventure, and awe. This year, the convention was even more special for us because Malorie got to sing “Popular” to a room full of scientists (Bill Nye the Science Guy was there!) and speak about skepticism in exploration. Hear all about the adventure in this episode…

On this episode, Malorie talks with Kayla Branstetter on her book Don’t Be an Athena. Kayla’s work challenges the expectation that women must endure trauma, medical gaslighting, and impossible emotional burdens silently by highlighting personal stories and challenges faced by real women around the world. Kayla Branstetter is a true advocate for women everywhere, and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hi everyone, in lieu of a full podcast this week, we are giving a quick announcement! Please tune in tomorrow to hear Michael and I discuss all things Wicked with Skeptical Inquirer Presents. Live Thursday December 4th at 7pm. As you may know, we wrote one of the cover articles for Skeptical Inquirers November-December 2025…

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…

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, as we celebrate Season 2, Malorie explores the secrets of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Get a sneak peak at some of the most heartfelt stories from onboard the “unsinkable” ship and learn…

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, as we celebrate Season 2, Malorie gives you a sneak peak of our interview onboard the infamous Queen Mary. The Queen Mary, also called the Grey Ghost, has almost a century of history, and it’s even more…

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, as we celebrate the fourth episode of Season 2, Malorie provides you with a special sneak peak from our interview with Magnus, the headmaster at the Elf School in Reykjavik. Learn all about hunting for elves in…

We have officially begun the countdown to Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime! In this episode, Malorie talks with Elizabeth Saint about behind-the-scenes shenanigans on season 1, filming in Washington DC for season 2, and all other things paranormal and weird! We are beyond excited to have Elizabeth back for Weird World Adventures…

Everyone knows the Bermuda Triangle—the eerie slice of ocean where planes vanish, ships sink without a trace, and explanations always seem just out of reach. But here’s what most people don’t realize: the Bermuda Triangle is far from alone. America is full of strange pockets—regions where the natural order seems to fray at the edges.…

There are moments in life that shift something inside you without asking permission. Standing under the Northern Lights is one of them. It doesn’t matter how many photos you’ve seen or how much science you’ve read. The first time you witness those eerie ribbons of light stretching and swirling across the night sky—green like old…

Here’s a question that’ll mess with your head more than any horror movie ever could: What if the future has already happened? Not will happen. Not might happen. But has—just like your past, just like this moment you’re in right now. Already written. Already there. Just out of sight. It’s not a sci-fi plot or…

Let’s talk about Alice. Not Wonderland Alice, not “who the hell is Alice?” Alice. I’m talking about Alice Ramsey—a 22-year-old from New Jersey who, in 1909, decided to drive across the entire United States. Alone. Well, mostly. More on that in a second. Regardless, she was the first woman to cross America by car. Just…

At some point in the last few years, it became perfectly normal to hear that a tech billionaire launched himself or his wife and her besties (I’m looking at you, Jeff Bezos) into orbit for fun. For no specific reason except to say, “I’ve been to space and you haven’t.” And I get it—space is…

There’s this one spot in Spain that honestly doesn’t make any sense. You’re cruising through the countryside, fields on either side, maybe a sleepy village or two, and suddenly—bam. The Earth changes. Like you’ve driven into a whole other planet. It’s dry, it’s cracked, it’s eerie in a beautiful way. And it’s probably one of…