• Episode 76: Death Row Last Meals
    Jan 28 2026
    The Death Row last meal: a topic that is as utterly fascinating as it is controversial. But what’s the history behind the seemingly merciful act of allowing a condemned inmate to choose the contents of their final meal? What did some of the most infamous serial killers pick for theirs? And WHY do prisoners choose what they choose? Chyaz explores all of these questions and more in this intriguing episode…Mental health resources UK: ⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/⁠Mental health resources Global: ⁠https://unitedgmh.org/support/⁠Where to find us! Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/ThingsGetWeirdPodcast⁠Facebook (Main Page): ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thingsareabouttogetweird⁠Facebook (Discussion Group): ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thingsareabouttogetweird/⁠Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thingsareabouttogetweird⁠📧 Email: thingsgetweirdpodcast@gmail.comSource Shout OutsResearch Papers:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22925848/https://digitalcommons.law.mercer.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=fac_pubshttps://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/soc4.12987BBC Articles:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15040658https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45835584 The Marshall Project:https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/09/07/from-last-meals-to-last-words-what-can-death-row-prisoners-request-before-they-die The Guardian Article:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/14/dull-death-row-meals-jay-raynerPsychology Today Article:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/slightly-blighty/201509/last-meals-on-death-row-what-do-they-reveal-about-youHenry Hargreaves’ Website:https://henryhargreaves.com/Time Magazine Article:https://time.com/archive/6927008/why-were-fascinated-by-death-row-cuisine/ The Mirror Article:https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/death-row-killers-grim-last-36146608 CBS News Article:https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/last-meals-of-death-row/ Independent Article:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/georgia-killer-execution-death-row-meal-pizza-b2882964.html New York Post Article:https://nypost.com/2025/12/11/us-news/obese-death-row-inmate-requests-bona-fide-buffet-for-last-meal/
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    34 mins
  • Episode 75: Sudden Savant Syndrome
    Jan 21 2026

    Sudden Savant Syndrome, also known as Acquired Savant Syndrome, is an extremely rare and incredibly fascinating medical phenomenon whereby a person becomes a ‘sudden genius’ in a particular field. Only a handful of documented cases exist, and most have one specific thing in common. What’s behind this utterly captivating condition? Join Chyaz as she explores the stories and the science…


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    Source Shout Outs


    BBC Future Articles:

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20180116-the-mystery-of-why-some-people-become-sudden-geniuses

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20190411-the-violent-attack-that-turned-a-man-into-a-maths-genius


    Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/oct/12/experience-head-injury-musical-prodigy


    Vice Article:

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/meet-the-guy-ben-mcmahon-who-woke-from-a-car-accident-coma-speaking-chinese-language/


    HuffPost Article:

    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/are-human-limitations-sel_b_7777510


    Psychology Today Articles:

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/articles/202403/the-mystery-of-sudden-genius

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brainstorm/202508/inside-the-worlds-first-savant-convention


    BBC Sounds Interview: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct41ds


    TODAY Show Interview:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6ONPQGBfo


    National Library of Medicine Case Report:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9781516/

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    32 mins
  • Episode 74: A Medieval Mystery...Solved?
    Jan 14 2026

    Could a mystery that’s baffled historians for over 500 years finally have an answer? The chilling tale of the Princes in the Tower is one of the most compelling cold cases of all time - but in recent years, several bizarre and dramatic theories have emerged which could help to answer the age-old question: did Richard III really end the lives of his nephews, or has the real truth been hiding in plain sight?


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    34 mins
  • Episode 73: The Whaley House Hauntings
    Nov 19 2025

    The Whaley House in San Diego fully embraces its title as America’s Most Haunted House…but what are the true stories behind these apparent hauntings? Can the property’s dark history explain why so many have reported ghostly encounters at the home for decades? And who is Yankee Jim? Join Chyaz as she explores the strange and twisted tales associated with this real-life haunted mansion…

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    32 mins
  • Episode 72: The Gentleman of Heligoland
    Aug 20 2025

    In 1994, the body of an unidentified man was pulled from the North Sea near to the German archipelago of Heligoland. He was dressed in notably smart clothing, and foul play looked to have been involved in his death. Yet despite his distinctive appearance, the man’s identity still remains unknown to this day. However…could new clues uncovered in the past few years mean the Gentleman of Heligoland mystery may soon be solved? Chyaz investigates…

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    33 mins
  • Episode 71: Hero Complex
    Jul 23 2025

    Hero Complex, sometimes called Hero Syndrome or even Saviour Complex, is a strange psychological phenomenon that has fascinated doctors and academics for decades. But what does this intriguing term mean, and how has it ended up playing into numerous true crime cases over the years? Chyaz explores all of these questions and more in today’s episode…

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    32 mins
  • Episode 70: The Brian Shaffer Mystery
    Jun 25 2025

    On the 1st April 2006, medical student Brian Shaffer was enjoying a night out with friends in his university city of Columbus, Ohio. Just before 2am, he appeared to re-enter the bar he had been drinking at…and was never seen again. This mystery has baffled police and internet sleuths alike for almost two decades, so today Chyaz explores the question: what on earth happened to Brian Shaffer?

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    32 mins
  • Episode 69: Lobotomies
    Mar 19 2025

    The lobotomy: one of the strangest and most controversial surgical procedures of all time, with arguably one of the darkest histories. In this highly requested episode, Chyaz explores how the lobotomy came about, who performed the infamous surgery and how it affected those who were subjected to it, as well as a couple of notable lobotomy patients. This bizarre episode is not for the squeamish…


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    33 mins