Malorie's Weird World Adventures

Malorie's Weird World Adventures

My name is Malorie, and I believe that the best things in life are found within the strange and unusual. I'm working to get my Masters Degree in Anthropology with a specialization in mythology, folklore, and the occult. So, come with me while I show you just how weird this world of ours really is. From ghosts to psychics to weird history to metaphysical topics to people living their best weird lives, we're going to hear it all in this unique paranormal adventure podcast. Are you ready to explore this weird world?

Episodes

Talking Cons with Author Megan Mackie

June 25, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, writer Megan Mackie joins Malorie to discuss their time at ConCarolinas. They talk conventions, writing, all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the development of AI, and more. Meghan Mackie discusses her latest books and writing plan, so be sure to tune in for a sneak peak of her work. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky an...
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    Hotel Rangá

    June 18, 2025 • 32 mins
    Join Malorie and Michael in their second podcast from Iceland as they discuss Hotel Rangá with Friðrik Pálsson who is the owner of the property. This gorgeous resort in the meadows of Iceland has natural hot spring tubs, an incredible restaurant, and some magically themed rooms. They explore the beautiful serenity of Hotel Rangá while reminiscing on Iceland (and other chaos that ensued w...
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    Iceland is Super Weird in the Best Way

    June 11, 2025 • 50 mins
    Iceland is weird, right? We just filmed across the Icelandic landscape for Weird World Adventures Season 2. Tune into today’s podcast where Malorie and Michael reflect on their adventures in elf school, at the Icelandic Phallological Museum, going inside a volcano, and relaxing in the blue lagoon. Iceland gets a little bit weirder with Weird World Adventures! My name is Malorie Mackey, a...
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    An Update on Our Weird World

    June 5, 2025 • 19 mins
    2025 has been an incredibly busy year full of adventure and accomplishment… and it’s only June. Join Malorie as she gives an update while on the road. Weird World Adventures Season 2 has finished filming and will release in the fall. Two books have been completed with a third scheduled to be completed next week… it’s a crazy time in our weird world, and we’re happy to bring you this upda...
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    Mars, Scorpions, and Chickens, Oh My: A Talk with Planetary Scientist Nina Lanza

    May 21, 2025 • 50 mins
    In this next part of our series following the Explorers Club Annual Dinner, Malorie talks with Nina Lanza about her career as a planetary scientist, her memories of ECADS past, and… the chicken! Dr. Nina Lanza is a staff scientist in Space Science and Applications (ISR-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and she is has a truly fascinating history in the scientific world, making this ep...
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    Trent Alves Talks Underwater Archaeology and ECAD

    May 14, 2025 • 52 mins
    In the next part of our series following the Explorers Club Annual Dinner, Malorie talks with Trent Alves about joining the Explorers Club, underwater archaeology, all things ECAD, and more. Trent Alves is a new member to the Explorers Club, and we’re sure to see more from him as the years progress. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and ...
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    The Party of the Year: Explorers Club Annual Dinner ECAD 2025

    May 7, 2025 • 56 mins
    This is our third year covering ECAD and the first episode in our series about ECAD 2025 where we will talk with explorers, scientists, and people in the club about their experiences at the Explorers Club Annual dinner. In this episode, Malorie and Michael recall getting their first exploration portrait taken, eating scorpions, watching some of the greatest minds of our time get drunk, a...
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    The Great Smokys 2.0: Hiking & the Titanic

    April 30, 2025 • 53 mins
    Journey back into the Great Smokys with Malorie and Michael as they discuss their visit to the Sky Park, the Titanic Museum, and some more of the most exciting haunted hikes of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hear about the train engine wreck hidden within the Great Smokys and what it felt like to walk the grand staircase of the Titanic. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve alway...
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    Trendelburg Castle: The Real Rapunzel Tower

    April 23, 2025 • 35 mins
    Trendelburg Castle, located in central Germany, has been credited as the inspiration for the Brothers Grimm’s vision of Rapunzel. Malorie’s absolute favorite stop on her adventure down the Fairy Tale Route was Trendelburg Castle. Listen to this episode where Michael and Malorie discuss Germany, electric cars, and nonsense. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion f...
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    Germany Travel Mart 2025

    April 16, 2025 • 19 mins
    Germany Travel Mart is an annual convention that moves around to a new city in Germany for each event. Each year it highlights the sustainability of Germany in a new and exciting way with a handful of media guests. This year, Germany Travel Mart took place on board the MS Inspire as we sailed down the Rhine River to explore Bonn. Join Malorie as she discusses this experience in this week...
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    Ending the Fairy Tale Route in Germany: Kassel & Gottingen

    April 9, 2025 • 32 mins
    On this episode of our podcast, Malorie recounts the end of her adventure on the Fairy Tale Route through Germany as she arrives to Kassel and then Gottingen. We discuss the footprint of the Brothers Grimm in Kassel before experiencing the Grimmwelt interactive Brothers Grimm museum. Then, the experience ends in Gottingen with the student prison. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve alway...
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    Continuing the Fairy Tale Route: Alsfeld and Marburg

    April 2, 2025 • 26 mins
    The Fairy Tale Route through Germany, which celebrates the Brothers Grimm’s collection of legendary tales, turns 50 this year! To celebrate, Weird World Adventures went on the trail from Hanau to Steinau to Alsfeld to Marburg to Kassel and beyond! In this first episode on the trail, Malorie discussesd the start of the fairy tale route in Hanau and Steinau. In this episode, she continues ...
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    Starting the Fairy Tale Route in Germany: Hanau & Steinau

    March 27, 2025 • 31 mins
    The Fairy Tale Route through Germany, which celebrates the Brothers Grimm’s collection of legendary tales, turns 50 this year! To celebrate, Weird World Adventures went on the trail from Hanau to Steinau to Alfeld to Marburg to Kassel and beyond! In this first episode on the trail, Malorie discusses the start of the fairy tale route in Hanau and Steinau. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’...
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    Travel, Games, and Starbucks, Oh My!

    March 20, 2025 • 69 mins
    On this episode of Weird World Adventures, Malorie and Michael discuss the benefits of traveling at a young age and how being exposed to travel early can make you a more well-rounded person. This is, of course, after a long tangent about a ridiculous Starbucks experience and the best video games (and tabletop games) around. Are you ready to discuss travel, games, and Starbucks, oh my! He...
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    Talking Nerdy with Marston Hefner

    March 12, 2025 • 36 mins
    On this episode of Weird World Adventures, Malorie catches up with her long-time friend Marston Hefner. Marston is currently the Chief Strategy Officer and a content creator for RM11. We discuss his work with RM11, artistic integrity, and all things nerdy (ie Buffy, video games, and Scooby Doo)! Join Malorie and Marston Hefner as they discuss this weird world. My name is Malorie Mackey, ...
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    A Quick March Update on Weird World

    March 5, 2025 • 5 mins
    While this week may have gotten away from us, we wanted to provide a quick update on what you can expect from the Weird World brand in March 2025. Tune in next week at our regularly scheduled podcast time on Wednesdays to catch a special video podcast with Marston Hefner. Marston will be updating us on all of his current endeavors, and I am super excited to catch up with my friend after ...
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    Filming in Washington DC for Weird World

    February 26, 2025 • 20 mins
    We’re out and about filming more Weird World Adventures on Amazon Prime! This episode brings us to Washington DC where we visit the Library of Congress, the International Spy Museum, the Barbie Pond, the Exorcist Stairs, Planet Word, and more! Tune in to get some behind the scenes of Weird World Adventures in Washington DC. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion ...
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    Let's Talk about Disney Adulting

    February 19, 2025 • 54 mins
    Let’s talk about Disney Adulting… There are a group of adults who truly thrive off of the joys of Disney. Today, we’re going to talk about my years as a Disney adult and why I was sucked into the mythos of the Mouse in my 20s. Disney adulting is a thing… and we’re going to talk about it in today’s podcast. Well, I’ll talk about it… and Michael will sass me about it. My name is Malorie Ma...
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    Our Weird Adventures in Salem

    February 12, 2025 • 45 mins
    In this episode of the Weird World Adventures podcast, Malorie and Michael recount their adventures spending the weekend in Salem, Massachusetts. They braved the snow, befriended the witches (and wacky tour guides), and had a run in with some craziness. Hear about all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans from our filming Season 2 of Weird World Adventures in Salem. My name is Malorie Mackey...
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    Announcing Weird World Adventures Season 2 on Amazon Prime

    February 5, 2025 • 14 mins
    We are thrilled to announce that our unique adventures show, Weird World Adventures, is releasing its second season on Amazon Prime in the fall of 2025! This September, tune into watch Weird World Adventures Season 2 as we continue our search for bizarre places worldwide. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss all the cool places we have lined up, giving you a little sneak peak for W...
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