Episodes

This week on Hysteria 51, we’re serving up two stories that prove society is being held together by duct tape and pure audacity. First: GameStop’s “Trade Anything Day.” And they meant anything. Customers reportedly rolled in with a goose, a bobcat, and a Wii Netflix disc—which is basically the Rosetta Stone of “please don’t ask how long this has been in my trunk.” If you’ve ever wondered what retail looks like when chaos is the manager on duty, welcome home. Then we head to the high-stakes...

Picture this: You and 19 of your closest coworkers go into the jungle looking for oil. Three years later, only four of you come out. You’ve buried most of your friends, you almost died of disease, and somewhere along the way you shot what might be the first ever “American ape.” Or...you shot a spider monkey, cut off its tail, and accidentally invented one of the dumbest racist “missing link” hoaxes in history. Welcome to this week’s saga, the De Loys’ Ape, on Hysteria 51! Special tha...

This week on Hysteria 51, Christmas gets weird and history gets shinier. First up: we deck the halls with Ozempic syringe Christmas ornaments, Botox baubles, air-fryer decorations, and Taylor Swift hanging next to baby Jesus—because nothing says “tidings of comfort and joy” like a weight-loss injection twinkling in the tree lights. We dive into the very real boom in bizarre Christmas baubles and what it says about consumer culture, wellness obsessions, and our desperate need to turn literally ev...

Picture this: the gods have come and gone, dynasties have risen and face-planted, cities have popped up and crumbled, tourists have come, posed, and posted a million thirst traps on Instagram… but the Sphinx is still just sitting there like, “Yeah, I’ll wait.” Today we’re heading to Giza to talk about the world’s most famous stone cat with a people head: the Great Sphinx of Egypt. It’s massive, it’s mysterious, it’s eroding faster than our faith in humanity, and it sits at the crossroads of l...

Is the universe trying to text us back… or did someone just butt-dial from deep space? This week on Hysteria 51 we dive into truly weird news: first, scientists are stumped by a bizarre cosmic image that defies easy explanation, sparking fresh debates about aliens, astrophysics, and whether the universe just hit “reply all.” Then we tackle the story of how poems can trick AI into helping build a nuclear weapon—because obviously the one thing doomsday scenarios were missing was slam poetry. Join...

Did ancient civilizations nuke themselves into oblivion… or did the History Channel just get bored again? This week we dive headfirst into the rabbit hole of Ancient Nuclear Wars – from the “radioactive” skeletons of Mohenjo-Daro, to alleged atom-bomb craters in the desert, to the Mahabharata passages that sound suspiciously like somebody watched a Cold War documentary and got way too excited. We’ll talk vimanas (ancient flying machines), biblical firestorms, desert glass, and why every weird ro...

In this episode of Hysteria 51, we’re cranking the weird meter to 11 with a double feature of near-cremation resurrection and mysterious UFO lights over New York’s Finger Lakes. First, we head to Thailand, where a woman declared dead was sent to the crematorium—only to wake up in her coffin moments before cremation. Was it a medical mistake, a glitch in the Matrix, or proof that you really can hit snooze on the afterlife? Then we jet to upstate New York, where baffled residents spotted a bright...

Is homeopathy a gentle natural cure… or just really confident sugar pills? This week on Hysteria 51 Kevin Crispin of the Behind Beautiful Things podcast joins us as we dive into the strange world of “like cures like,” ultra-dilutions, and remedies so watered down they make LaCroix look concentrated. From onion pills for allergies to ghostly duck-liver flu treatments, we break down how homeopathy works, why people swear by it, and how it can turn downright dangerous when it replaces real medical ...

This week on Hysteria 51, we’re cracking open boxes—and secrets—that should have stayed sealed. First up, a Canadian woman is suing the CIA after claiming she was experimented on at age 16 as part of a secret mind control project. Think MK-Ultra, but with a teenage twist. Spoiler alert: It does not end with a high school diploma and a nice internship. Then we double down on disturbing deliveries as another woman receives a package she didn’t order: a box of human body parts instead of her ...

Grab your torches, your questionable treasure maps, and maybe a chisel or two (for research purposes), because this week Hysteria 51 returns with regular episodes as we digs into Burrows Cave — Southern Illinois’ most controversial cavern of supposed mysteries. From alleged ancient tablets to world-changing artifacts no one can ever seem to produce on command, this saga has everything: secret chambers, wild treasure legends, feuding researchers, and enough fringe archaeology to make Indiana Jone...

This week on Hysteria 51, we're going all-in on the rear end with an episode so bizarre, you’ll need both nostrils and an open mind. First, we head to Japan where an aquarium has launched an “educational” exhibit that lets visitors smell animal butts. You read that right. Curious about how a sea lion smells from behind? Now you can find out—for science. Then, we dive into groundbreaking research that suggests humans might one day breathe through their butts to survive critical health emergenci...

This week on Hysteria 51, we’re sudsing up the spooky and scrubbing down the strange! First, we take a spin through a haunted car wash in California that turns your sedan into a scream machine. Clowns, chainsaws, and soap—what could possibly go wrong? Is this the perfect blend of clean and creepy, or are we entering the final rinse cycle of sanity? Then it’s a hard turn into the paranormal deep end with newly “validated” reports of non-human intelligence near U.S. nuclear sites. That’s rig...

This week on Hysteria 51, we crank the weird dial to 11 with phantom radio signals and frozen sky turds—because that’s where the news cycle is at, folks. First up: Cambodia is accusing Thailand of psychological warfare via ghostly broadcasts along the border. Locals say they’re hearing creepy voices and haunting music at night, with zero explanation. Are they propaganda? Poltergeists? Or just some dude with a karaoke machine and too much time? Then, we head to India where residents of Guru...

This week on Hysteria 51, we swirl a glass of weird with a splash of what-the-actual-hell. First up: A New Zealand company is now selling non-alcoholic “wine” for cats and dogs—finally, your pet can join you in judging reality TV with a glass of Pinot Meow. It’s cute, it’s confusing, and it raises more questions than answers. Conspiracy Bot is demanding a robot-friendly rosé. Then, we spiral into deep-space biology as a scientist claims that alien DNA is embedded in the human genome. That’s ri...

This week on Hysteria 51, we dive deep—literally and figuratively—into two bizarre stories that prove reality is way weirder than fiction. First up: A man in scuba gear robs a restaurant at Disney Springs and swims away through a lagoon like a Bond villain on spring break. It’s equal parts daring heist, Florida headline, and splashy cosplay crime. Ocean’s Eleven? More like Nemo’s One. Then, we explore a mysterious dream phenomenon sweeping social media: complete strangers around the world are ...

This week on Hysteria 51, we flex our mental muscles and our molars as we dive into a pair of stories that’ll have you questioning reality—and your dentist. First up: Egyptian strongman Ashraf Mahrous has gone viral for towing a 31-ton ship with his teeth. That’s right—he didn’t just sink the competition, he hauled it. Conspiracy Bot now thinks flossing is a form of weight training. Then, we unwrap a truly bizarre tale from the ancient world: newly discovered mummies in Morocco don’t share DNA...

This week on Hysteria 51, we're sniffing out the weirdest corners of the news cycle—and we mean that very literally. First up: California’s notorious serial butt sniffer is back behind bars after yet another arrest. We didn’t think it was a competitive sport, but apparently there are leagues. Then, a college teaching assistant gets charged with causing $55K in damages using fart spray. Yes, that’s real. Yes, it made us gag-laugh. Then in our second segment, things get extraterrestrial as "some...

This week on Hysteria 51, we scrub in for a double dose of medical mayhem that'll leave you saying, "Wait, he did WHAT mid-surgery?!" First, we unravel the bizarre case of the surgeon who amputated his own legs and ended up in jail—yes, his own. Was it a botched medical stunt, a dark cry for help, or just the world's worst attempt at PTO? Then we dive scalpel-first into the scandal rocking the UK medical world: a doctor who allegedly walked out mid-surgery to go have sex with a nurse. Talk abo...

This week on Hysteria 51, we dive headfirst into a tale of sweet treats and savage scissors—because of course we do. First, from the “Why? Just… why?” files: A Kentucky man allegedly broke into his brother’s home and stabbed him in the testicles with scissors. That’s not sibling rivalry—that’s Game of Thrones: Dollar Store Edition. Conspiracy Bot approves so you know it's bad. Then things take a gentler turn (thankfully) with the news that listening to a certain song can actually make chocolat...

This week on Blurry Hysteria, we're plugging into the absurdity matrix with military-grade trucks and carrot-chasing tech. First up: The U.S. Air Force has big Elon energy as it considers Tesla Cybertrucks as mobile missile launchers. Because nothing screams “stealth warfare” like a stainless-steel wedge tearing across the desert, ready to launch payloads and post about it on X. Buckle up—this isn’t your grandpa’s Cold War. Then it’s off to Florida (because of course it is), where robotic rabb...

This week on Blurry Hysteria, we're brushing up on dental science and throwing shade (and other things) at the WNBA. First up: Scientists have discovered that human hair—yes, hair—can be turned into a toothpaste that naturally repairs tooth enamel. Finally, a use for all that shower drain spaghetti! It’s minty, it's weird, and C-Bot already tried to floss with a toupee. Then, we head courtside where a New Yorker was arrested for allegedly chucking a sex toy during a WNBA game. The real twist? ...

This week on Beautiful Blurry Hysteria, Kevin Crispin from the Behind Beautiful Things podcast jumps into the weirdness with us—and oh boy, did the headlines deliver! First up: The Seattle Kraken’s mascot, a googly-eyed sea troll named Buoy, had a brush with bear-based oblivion while filming a fishing segment. Turns out even mascots aren’t safe from nature’s "grizzly" reboot of Wild Kingdom. Next: A widow in love—and with very specific taste in decorating—decided to memorialize her husband by ...

This week on Blurry Hysteria, we're diving deep into two stories that’ll leave you gasping harder than a cruise ship lost in the Bermuda Triangle. First up: has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved? Spoiler: it involves “normal crap ,” science, and a deep-rooted conspiracy by oceanographers who clearly don’t want us blaming aliens anymore. Convenient, right? Then things get even weirder (and way more horrifying) in Kentucky, where a man allegedly woke up during an organ harv...

Brent’s out sick (again—we suspect “banana flu”), so Kevin Crispin of Behind Beautiful Things returns to the co-host seat, bravely facing the weird without a net or a breathalyzer. First up: were our primate ancestors a bunch of jungle drunks? New research says our ability to metabolize alcohol might trace back to apes that got buzzed on fermented fruit. Evolution’s happy hour, anyone? Then we cast our bleary eyes skyward at Comet 3I (aka ATLAS), which some folks think might not be a comet...