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Strange & Unusual Show

Strange & Unusual Show

By: Lawrence Lease
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If you love stories that wander just off the beaten path — weird historical twists, surprising scientific discoveries, and topics that make you say “Huh… I never thought about it like that,” you’re in the right place. From strange inventions and forgotten events to mind-blowing facts and odd cultural corners, we unpack topics big enough to think about but too weird to ignore.

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  • Time Travel Paradoxes That Will Bend Your Mind

    Time Travel Paradoxes That Will Bend Your Mind
    Feb 17 2026

    What happens if you go back in time and accidentally erase yourself from existence?

    In this episode, we explore the mind-bending paradoxes of time travel — from the classic grandfather paradox to bootstrap loops, predestination traps, and even Einstein’s twin paradox. Along the way, we break down what physics actually says about causality, alternate timelines, and whether the universe would allow you to rewrite history at all.

    Can the past be changed, or is it already written?

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    19 mins
  • Greece's $11 Billion Ghost Town

    Greece's $11 Billion Ghost Town
    Feb 3 2026

    Greece hosted the 2004 Olympics in a bid to honor its historic roots—but did it come at too high a cost? In this episode, we dive into the $11 billion price tag, the long-term impact on Greece’s economy, and why the legacy of Athens 2004 is more complicated than it seems.

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    14 mins
  • 5 Shocking Cults That Somehow Existed

    5 Shocking Cults That Somehow Existed
    Jan 27 2026

    From esoteric "healing" scams to doomsday predictions and deadly rituals, this episode dives into five of the world's most disturbing and unusual cults. We explore the manipulative world of Universal Medicine, the elitist secrecy of the Fellowship of Friends, the misunderstood rise of the John Frum cargo cult, the tragic end of Heaven’s Gate, and the violent extremism of the Order of Nine Angles. What makes a cult tick—and what makes them so dangerous? Tune in as we unpack the beliefs, leaders, and legacies of these controversial groups.

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    21 mins
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