Wonky Times

Wonky Times

Wonky Times is all about strange things happening in our world. If you're looking for wacky events, weird topics, freaky creatures, or Bigfoot, you'll most likely find it here.

Episodes

November 15, 2025 46 mins

Listen to Part One first!


This week, Matt and RoboBrian welcome bestselling author Scott Wells for part one of a spooky two-part conversation about his hit horror novel Marked by the Ouija — a story of friendship, restless spirits, and a Ouija board that refuses to stay gone.

Before the interview, professionally-voiced narration sets the stage: A group of friends finds a mysterious, never-used Ouija board. A seemingly harmless n...

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This week, Matt and RoboBrian welcome bestselling author Scott Wells for part one of a spooky two-part conversation about his hit horror novel Marked by the Ouija — a story of friendship, restless spirits, and a Ouija board that refuses to stay gone.

Before the interview, professionally-voiced narration sets the stage:
A group of friends finds a mysterious, never-used Ouija board.
A seemingly harmless night turns terrifying.

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This week, things get extra spooky on Wonky Times! Matt and RoboBrian kick off the Halloween Spooktacular Special with a rapid-fire rundown of bizarre holiday traditions—like why skeletons make such popular decorations, what the “trick” in “trick or treat” actually means, and whether bobbing for apples is really just medieval germ-sharing. RoboBrian even pitches carving jack-o’-lanterns out of coffee beans… because, why not?

After t...

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In this week's episode, RoboBrian short-circuits after dishing out too many “Did you know?” facts in a row. (Fun fact: duct tape fixes everything—including him.) Once the meltdown’s over, we dive into the latest weirdness making waves around the world.

I sit down with my buddy Gene to talk about a few head-scratchers:

  • 3I/ATLAS – a mysterious object flying through our solar system
  • The Mexican Sphere – a strange metal orb discov...
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Things just got a whole lot wonkier! In this episode of Wonky Times, RoboBrian is back from government custody, fully upgraded, and stuffed to the brim with kindness… and comedy. He’s polished, oiled, and ready to riff alongside me as we dive into the latest in weird, wild, and wonderfully wonky stories.

Then, we shift to the cinematic seas with filmmakers Jordon and Kyle, returning to the show with their brand-new film, The Creatur...

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Step into the world of the unseen with this week’s Wonky Times episode! Matt Sterner chats with June Edward, a psychic medium who once worked with Ed and Lorraine Warren at New England’s Paranormal Research Headquarters. June shares her experiences connecting with the spirit world, helping people communicate with loved ones on the other side, and understanding the energy around us.

We also touch on a current story in the paranormal ...

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Hop, splash, and stay wonky! In this episode of Wonky Times, we explore two of the weirdest creatures on land and in water: the elusive Jackalope, "Silly Rabbit"—a brand-new documentary, and the legendary Loch Ness Monster. We dive into their folklore, tall tales, and bizarre sightings, plus discuss some of the stranger theories that keep cryptid hunters curious.

Watch the film: https://youtu.be/CvUKrBk96Qc?si=M6UFKlsKzM1Ew0xG

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Ever notice how some of the weirdest stories come from your own backyard—or your neighbors? In this episode of Wonky Times, we kick things off with the Wonky Times Hotline, where listeners call in with their strange, spooky, and downright wonky experiences. From Stuart in Hendersonville’s mysterious backyard visitor to throwback calls from Charles in Virginia, you never know what’s lurking on the other end of the line.

Then, we dive...

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What’s lurking in the shadows of your backyard? Who’s sniffing around Glendale Nordstrom Rack? And is there something actually alien passing through our solar system?

In this episode of Wonky Times, I chat with my buddy Gene about skinwalkers, shapeshifters, and all things spooky. Before that, we dive into the real-life chaos of a serial butt-sniffer (yes, that’s a thing) and debate whether NASA might be underestimating 3I-Atlas, a ...

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Matt and RoboBrian chat about a ghostly voter in Argentina, and then keep the spookiness goin' with Becky McKiddy-Gydesen. She's the owner of Tucson Ghost Company, Tucson Ghost Tour, the non-profit Tucson Ghost Society, and the host of the podcast "Everything Under the Moon."


Oh! And she's a die-hard Disney fan. She tells us about some paranormal experiences at Disneyland.


ALL ABOUT BECKY:

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Matt and RoboBrian chat about a snake found in a toilet in Arizona, wrestlers that wrestle a bear in Wyoming, and a possible chupacabra sighting in Mexico.

NEW "When Animals Fight Back!" Theme Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/79Bogj8OgIA125qJRP6GGT?si=358d58cf940647c7

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in...

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Matt and RoboBrian welcome Gene to the show to chat about UAP Hearings, John from upstate New York calls in with some tips on attracting Bigfoot, and Matt makes a new song.

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!

Email us at GetWonky@WonkyTimes.com.

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When animals fight back! Hey, it's a new segment from Matt and RoboBrian. These episodes are shorter, more compact, and full of wonky things! Today's episode is about a wild 'n crazy sea otter in Santa Cruz, California that's stealing surfboards from surfers. Wonky, right? Here's the article: https://wonkytimes.com/the-elusive-surfer-otter/ Plus, we share a strange voicemail from someone in Phoenix, Arizona. We’d love to hear from...
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Matt had no idea it was Pandemonium Day (July 14) but luckily RoboBrian is a whiz kid and knows just about EVERYTHING. Matt also shares his conversation with Nate from Chicago while they take a drive to the house featured in the '90s classic film "Home Alone."

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our ne...

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RoboBrian and Matt get a wonky voicemail from a person that was abducted by aliens in Indianapolis, Indiana. Then, the duo talks about Bigfoot sightings from the '70s in Washington. Here's a link to the KGW report from 1971.


Also, Matt thinks they recorded the episode on Thursday and he had an entire #ThrowbackThursday podcast planned out. Don't worry, Matt has a calendar now.


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June 2, 2023 13 mins

RoboBrian recently had a heck of a time at the movie theater and even paid a visit to Oklahoma. Also, Matt shares random voicemails from listeners and talks about the film "Teenagers From Outer Space."

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!

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Matt's buddies, Bob and Charles, join the episode and talk about things that scared them as kids (perhaps what still scares them to this day). This episode is in two parts so if you haven't listened to PART ONE check it out now! We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky wit...

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RoboBrian and Matt share a voicemail they received from John in upstate New York who had a pretty crazy Sasquatch encounter. Plus, speaking of Sasquatch, the dynamic duo listens to competitors from last year's "Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest" in Whitehall, New York. We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode....
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Hey, would you look at that? This podcast episode takes place on April 21, AKA Matt's birthday. In this episode, RoboBrian sings "Happy Birthday" — you know, since it isn't under copyright anymore — and teaches Matt a few things that happened on the day he was born in 1984. Also, Matt's buddies, Bob and Charles, join the episode and talk about things that scared them as kids (perhaps what still scares them to ...

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Have you ever heard of the wonky disappearance of the musician Jim Sullivan? Matt and RoboBrian invite another musician to the show, Jim McGuinn (doubly whammy of Jims in this episode), who's the grandson of Roger McGuinn of The Byrds. Pretty neat, huh? We all chat about Jim Sullivan's disappearance and how it may have impacted his music.

Follow Jim McGuinn at https://www.instagram.com/jim.mcguinn/

Mentioned story: https...

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