Episodi

  • Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
    Jan 21 2026
    To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are discussing some interesting and little-known facts about Martin Luther King Jr. Join Malorie as she goes down the rabbit hole on some interesting pieces of history surrounding the civil rights legend. 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 an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and unusual attractions it has, as… Chapters
    • (00:00:05) - Weird World Adventures
    • (00:00:34) - 5 Martin Luther King Jr. Facts That You Didn't Know
    • (00:01:09) - 7 Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr
    • (00:12:05) - Martin Luther King Day In Japan
    • (00:18:02) - WEIRD WORLD ADVENTURES
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    19 min
  • Interesting Facts about Puerto Rico
    Jan 15 2026
    Puerto Rico is a wonderfully weird place with a plethora of unusual things to see and do there. From bioluminescent bays to its expansive rain forest, there is so much to take away and weird history to learn from Puerto Rico’s depth and beauty. While Malorie visits Puerto Rico for work, she decides to learn more about the unique facts that make Puerto Rico so interesting. 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 an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering… Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Puerto Rico
    • (00:02:08) - This is weird stuff in Puerto Rico
    • (00:03:13) - 5 interesting things about Puerto Rico
    • (00:05:56) - 5 Fun Facts About Puerto Rico
    • (00:08:15) - Puerto Rico
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    10 min
  • The Weird History of the New Year
    Jan 7 2026
    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 ancient traditions. Let’s discuss the weird history of the new year. 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 an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering… Chapters
    • (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: New Year's 2026
    • (00:00:38) - The Strange History Of New Year's Eve
    • (00:06:52) - The Weird History of New Year's
    • (00:08:10) - How New Year's Day Became Official
    • (00:11:47) - 2026: My New Year's Resolutions
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    16 min
  • Happy Holidays from Weird World Adventures
    Dec 23 2025
    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 a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange… Chapters
    • (00:00:06) - Weird World Adventures: Out for Holidays
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    1 min
  • Tune in Thursday to Hear Us Talk Wicked with Skeptical Inquirer Presents
    Dec 3 2025
    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 issue. Hear all about it in our live talk tomorrow. You can register for it here! 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 an editorial writer for… Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Skeptical Inquirer Presents
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    1 min
  • The Weird History of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    Nov 26 2025
    Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! To celebrate Turkey Day this year, Michael and Malorie are discussing the weird history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and the strangest things that have happened at this famous event. Can Michael guess the year it was started? Does he know it’s strange history? Let’s discuss the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 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 an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character… Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: Turkey Day
    • (00:01:37) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
    • (00:02:41) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    • (00:06:03) - The History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    • (00:09:00) - The 1982 Felix Parade
    • (00:12:04) - Man Uses Metal Arms To Fall Off Eminem Float In The Macy's
    • (00:15:44) - Jerry Seinfeld On The Macy's Day Parade
    • (00:16:31) - The Balloon Disaster At The 2021 Parade
    • (00:19:01) - 500,000 People Attend New York Parade
    • (00:20:43) - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    • (00:23:55) - Weird World Is Almost Done
    • (00:24:26) - Thanksgiving Day Parade
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    25 min
  • The History & Future of the Queen Mary
    Nov 19 2025
    As we count down to the release of Season 2 of Weird World Adventures, we’re providing you with a special behind-the-scenes historical interview about the future and history of the Queen Mary! This liner is not only rich in history, but it also has a bright and shining future that we discuss with Steve Caloca. We give you the history and future of the Queen Mary! 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 an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering… Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures: The Home Stretch
    • (00:01:38) - Weird World Adventures: The Queen Mary SPOILER
    • (00:06:02) - The Discovery of The USS Alabama
    • (00:07:41) - The Queen Mary
    • (00:10:34) - The Queen Mary's restoration and preservation
    • (00:13:30) - The Queen Mary's upcoming events
    • (00:15:15) - Wald Disney On The Queen Mary
    • (00:17:29) - Stay tuned next week to see whether Weird World is done
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    18 min
  • Adventuring with Dungeons & Dragons
    Nov 12 2025
    One of our favorite forms of adventure is the type that you can do in your own mind! I’m talking about fantasy role-playing ie Dungeons and Dragons! In today’s episode, Malorie and Michael discuss Michael’s first play-through of Castle Ravenloft, including a very epic Counterspell that saved the day. Let’s get dorky with Dungeons and Dragons! 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 an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the… Chapters
    • (00:00:03) - Weird World Adventures: The Podcast
    • (00:01:44) - D&D: Curse of Strahd
    • (00:03:07) - D&D: Castle Ravenloft
    • (00:08:07) - Jimmy Fallon on Doing Ravenloft For The First Time
    • (00:08:36) - How To Defeat Strahd Von Zaravec In The Dark
    • (00:12:06) - Curse of Strahd: More Inclusive
    • (00:15:18) - Jimmy Saved The Girls From The Car
    • (00:15:32) - D&D: The War with Azalin
    • (00:18:41) - D&D 2
    • (00:21:34) - The Masquerade in Dark Ages
    • (00:24:33) - Ravenloft
    • (00:28:36) - How To Play The Monster Hunters
    • (00:32:07) - D&D: She Is a Wizard
    • (00:32:36) - How To Defeat Strahd In Dark Ages 2
    • (00:36:13) - D&D: Curse of Strahd
    • (00:39:34) - D&D 5
    • (00:42:47) - Curse of Strahd: The Dark Lord's Quest
    • (00:46:21) - Curse of Strahd
    • (00:48:22) - Wonders Of The World
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    49 min