That’s Effin Weird

Think you need an expensive camera, a Hollywood budget, and a professional film crew to make something terrifying? Think again!

In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we sit down with Jovi, a horror and thriller filmmaker who proves that creativity, passion, and a cell phone can be all you need to bring your darkest ideas to life.

Jovi shares his journey into filmmaking and his passion for creating scary videos with limited r...

In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we're hitting the road and exploring some of the world's strangest haunted-highway legends. From Britain's A75, where drivers have reported bizarre apparitions and phantom vehicles, to Blue Bell Hill, famous for its stories of a mysterious female hitchhiker, the UK has no shortage of roads with disturbing reputations.

Then we're crossing the Atl...

In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we're going back to the infamous 2016 creepy clown craze and asking how it all started. One of the earliest widely reported incidents came from Green Bay, Wisconsin, where a mysterious clown known as "Gags" was photographed under a bridge—only for that particular appearance to later be revealed as a horror-film marketing stunt.

From there,...

In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we take a deep dive into Flock Safety cameras, automated license plate readers, and the growing surveillance infrastructure across the United States.

Flock cameras are designed to photograph vehicles and capture information such as license plates, vehicle characteristics, the time and date, and the camera's location. Flock says its system is int...

Amazon is one of the biggest companies on the planet, but behind the boxes, warehouses, streaming services, and one-click shopping is a history filled with controversy, strange stories, and questions worth digging into. In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we take a closer look at the rise of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, and the massive empire that started as an online bookstore.

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What exactly is an “Alpha Male” program, and what happens when young men are challenged to become stronger, more disciplined, and more responsible?

In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we take a closer look at Modern Day Knights, an organization focused on helping boys and young men develop confidence, leadership, discipline, accountability, and a stronger sense ...

In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we take a deep dive into the Lindsay Clancy trial, one of the most disturbing and closely watched criminal cases to reach a Massachusetts courtroom.

Clancy is accused of killing her three young children—Cora, Dawson, and Callan—in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023, before attempting to take her own life. She has pleaded not gui...

Dolly Parton is one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world—but behind the big hair, rhinestones, country hits, and larger-than-life personality, there are some surprisingly strange, mysterious, and downright weird stories surrounding the legend.

In this episode of That’s Effin Weird, we're taking a different look at Dolly Parton and exploring some of the less...

Andrew Tate has become one of the most recognizable—and controversial—figures on the internet. But before the luxury cars, viral videos, massive following, and constant headlines, there was a young man growing up in the United States and England, influenced by a highly accomplished chess-playing father and eventually finding his own path through professional kickboxing. Tate we...

On Christmas Eve, 1945, tragedy struck the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia, when a fire destroyed their house. Five of the Sodder children were believed to have died in the blaze—but what happened afterward would turn the case into one of America's most enduring mysteries.

The family never accepted the official explanation that the children had simply perished in th...

In this compelling episode of That's Effin Weird, host Stevenson explores the life and legacy of investigative journalist Gary Webb, whose reporting sparked one of the most controversial media stories of the 1990s. Best known for his Dark Alliance series, Webb investigated allegations that individuals connected to the CIA-backed Contra movement in Nicaragua played a role in the spread of c...

The conversation isn't over! In Part 2 of our deep dive into the 5G conspiracy, host Stevenson returns to explore one of the internet's most controversial and misunderstood topics. From claims of government surveillance and mind control to concerns about health effects and smart cities, we're taking another look at the theories that continue to spark debate around the world.

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Have you ever mentioned a product in conversation, only to see an ad for it a few minutes later? Coincidence... or is your phone listening? In this thought-provoking episode of That's Effin Weird, host Stevenson dives into one of the internet's most enduring modern conspiracies: the belief that our smartphones are secretly recording our conversations to serve targeted advertisements.

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Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to chatbots and smartphones—it's becoming a bigger part of the vehicles we drive every day. In this episode of That's Effin Weird, host Stevenson explores how AI is changing the automotive world, from driver-assistance features and automated parking to vehicles that can monitor driver attention and react to hazards in real time. As the te...

Stevenson sits down with a father whose life changed forever after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street with his family. What began as an ordinary day became a life-altering event, forcing him to confront physical recovery, emotional trauma, and the uncertainty of what the future would hold. Through his firsthand account, he shares the terrifying moments of the accident, the long road to heal...

Have you ever stopped to wonder what life would be like without a vacuum cleaner, a phone, a coffee filter, a fire extinguisher, or even an LED light bulb? In this hilarious episode of That's Effin Weird, host Stevenson dives into some of the everyday inventions we completely take for granted and asks the important questions: How did people survive before them? And why does life sound absolutely terrible wi...

In this thought-provoking episode of That's Effin Weird, host Stevenson explores one of the most fascinating and controversial questions in psychology and criminology: can early childhood experiences influence whether someone becomes a criminal later in life? From brain development during infancy to the impact of neglect, abuse, trauma, and unstable home environments, we examine how the earliest years of li...

What drives ordinary people to surrender their lives, beliefs, and identities to a charismatic leader? In this chilling episode of That's Effin Weird, host Stevenson Longbottom explores the dark and fascinating world of cults. From the manipulative influence of Charles Manson and the infamous Manson Family murders to the tragic siege involving the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas, we examine how these groups...

This week on That’s Effin Weird, host Stevenson takes listeners deep into the jungles of Vietnam to explore a fascinating mix of wartime history, cryptid encounters, and unsolved mysteries. From the legendary Rock Apes—strange ape-like creatures reportedly encountered by American soldiers during the Vietnam War—to eerie stories that emerged from the dense and unforgiving wilderness, this episode examines the line ...