43 Best Weird News Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

It's as much an exploration as it is a celebration of dumb people doing dumb things (often in Florida). With Daniel Van Kirk, Randy Sklar, and Jason Sklar www.patreon.com/dumbpeopletown more

Sick and Wrong is your hearing aid into the dark, depraved, and dripping abscess that is contemporary existence. An enchanting mélange of social criticism, pointed observation, and well-deserved derision; Sick and Wrong is the Pepto-Bismol for society's indigestion. In their critically acclaimed weekly podcast, award-winning broadcasters Dee Simon and Kate Rambo discuss the most vile, disquieting, and oddly amusing news items for your listening pleasure. more

Each week, Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson get together to discuss all that is weird in the world on NewsAF, where no story is off-limits and no topic is off-topic. The guys take articles from listeners, debate the legitimacy of them, discuss the implications if the story is indeed true, and frequently engage with the live audience. more

Each week on Bananas, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes discuss the strange, fascinating and just plain bananas news from around the world. The headlines and weird news are lighthearted, unexpected and always fun. Like the time the delivery robot ran through a crime scene or the lady who took in a stray cat only to find out it was a mountain lion. Or the time Kurt and Scotty drove a butt across the country.Check your local listings because this feel-good comedy podcast often goes on the road for live shows and may be in a city near you. Fun fact: We also hear the banana boys are a favorite amongst listeners while at the dentist, getting surgery and even giving birth! Bananas is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, I Said No Gifts! and more. more

Cheat on the news with Hard Factor. Satirical daily news podcast, not hyper-polarizing and depressing like all the others. Drops at Midnight Eastern, 5 Days a Week, 24/7/365. Follow the pod on social @HardFactorNews. Hosts: @hardfactorMark @hardfactorPat @hardfactorWes @hardfactorWill. Full video episodes: YouTube.com/HardFactorNews Join our community: patreon.com/hardfactor Voicemail Line: 512.270.1480 more

Distorted View Daily is a dark-comedy podcast covering weird news, strange internet culture, disturbing viral clips, cringe videos, and NSFW stories — A perfect show for fans of adult comedy, bizarre true stories, and the stranger side of online culture. New episodes every weekday. more

OBDM is a weekly news / conspiracy / comedy podcast. It's a mix of The Howard Stern Show and Art Bell. If you have a sense of humor and love strange topics, you'll be hooked after 2 episodes. more

The weirdest news from across the globe, delivered to you with a healthy dose of sarcasm every week! Watch the full show on YouTube! more

The Audio Podcast Version of Internet Today, the damn near daily show about what is going on inside the weird world of internet culture. Also, be sure to check our our other shows Weekly Weird News and Idiots Watching Anime more

Comedian Jonesy covers weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Florida.

As a self proclaimed weirdo and a Guinness World title holder of 'biggest mouth in the world', Sam Ramsdell, best known on TikTok, partnered with, OH JAMES! will chat weird news stories, weird TV recommendations, and of course listener weird secrets. more

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Handsome Aaron Airport seek out and explore the offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. more

Hosted by comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith two Northerners living in London on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond. Join them each week as they scour the local rags of the North to find the stories you didn't know you needed to know. Do you have news from the North? Write in to ****@gmail.com Want even more Northern News? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/NorthernNews Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Produced by Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Daily news of the weird and wild from The Preston & Steve Show on 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia.

Your weekly fix of wacky, zany craziness as only Frangela can provide! You send in stories of real-life idiots and we mock them for your edification. It is our sacred duty. more

Comedians Josh Johnson and Ashley Gavin host What's News With You. The news show about anything that's not happening in the news. Josh and Ashley cover their personal news, obscure headlines you may have missed, and the news YOU call in about about yourself and your community. You let them know what weird things are happening in your towns, schools, friend groups, etc. and they react. Patreon: patreon.com/wnwyYouTube: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

What's the deeper story behind that weird headline you forwarded to your friends or shared at the watercooler? We ask questions to gain grounded insight into the stranger news of the week. more

Two wacky guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand-up comedy. Mel & Floyd were voted Madison's favorite radio personalities in the Isthmus reader's poll in 2009. more

Three fellas and the occasional guest go in on contemporary news, stanger news, and weird tales from around the world. No sacred cows, and way too many jokes await you in every episode. If you learn something along the way, then that's your fault. Enjoy! more

Two Random Guys on Their Way to The Crazy Town Discussing Everything Weird, Crazy, & Unusual About Life Along the Way. ---Topics include: Weird & Odd News, Interviews, 'Are You Urban'(Game), Rants, Rambling, Elaborate Opinions, Tangents, Unique Life Observations, Crazy Life Stories, Solutions to the Hard Problems, and a Little Bit of Insanity. more

DeHuff Uncensored is a no-holds-barred podcast that blends sharp humor, real talk, and unfiltered takes on everything from sports and current events to everyday life. Hosted with a comedic edge, each episode dives into trending topics, offbeat stories, and the kind of conversations most people only have off-mic. Nothing is scripted, nothing is sugarcoated—just honest reactions, bold opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way. If you're looking for a podcast that says what everyone's thinking (but few will actually say), DeHuff Uncensored delivers. Weird news jammed into your ear holes. more

Explore the overlooked oddities that deserve a deep dive and the downright bizarre gems buried in the notebooks of journalists and friends Poppy Damon and Luke Jones. From each side of the Atlantic, Poppy in New York and Luke in London, they uncover the world's strangest stories, from true crime to conspiracy theories and all the wonderfully weird in between. Every Tuesday, they take strange seriously. For more true crime podcasts, from weekly releases to series to binge, go to AlwaysTrueCrime.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Two Bobs is a comedy podcast about craft beer and weird news! We appreciate all of our listeners, and would love to hear from you, so be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Untappd! Then leave us a message on our Loyal Listener Line at 530-882-BOBS (2627). Thanks for listening! more

Your fix of the Paranormal, Supernatural, and High Strangeness. While other shows get lost down the rabbit hole, Fortean News delivers the weirdest news of the day in bite-sized chunks. Hosted by James Koppert, we blend humour, discussion, and genuine curiosity into a perfect daily listen for the commute. Whether you are a believer or a sceptic, join us as we explore: 👻 Ghosts & Poltergeists: The latest hauntings and spectral evidence. 🛸 UFOs & UAP: Sightings, disclosure news, and alien encounters. 👣 Cryptids: From Bigfoot to the Mothman. 👹 High Strangeness: Demons, glitches in the matrix, and the unexplained. Featuring exclusive interviews with leading experts in the world of the weird. Got a story? Email us: ****@gmail.com more

Join Matt & Ben at Kraken Cove lighthouse, where the brothers shine a beacon onto weird news stories, myths, legends, and all things bizarre. more

All the family-friendly, hilarious, strange and wonderful REAL-LIFE news from across the globe, yes, the stories you didn't know you and your kids needed! A news show that will make you smile PLUS you can listen with your children, friends of all ages and even grandma. NEW PODCAST OF THE WEEK - Pod News. RECOMMENDED - Apple podcasts. As heard on BBC Radio London.If you have a news story you think we should cover do tweet/instagram Samantha at @samanthabainesSupport the show via patreon: www.patreon.com/samanthabainesSamantha also writes funny children's books! Check out HARRIET VERSUS THE GALAXY and THE NIGHT THE MOON WENT OUT available at all good bookshops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

CreepGeeks Podcast is an off-beat podcast exploring the paranormal, cryptid, supernatural, and simply absurd nonsense circulating the web. Broadcasting paranormal news and strange experiences from our underground bunker in the mountains of Western North Carolina.You can call the show and leave us a message! 1-575-208-4025Your HostsGreg and Omi more

Stephen and Smash bring to you the latest and greatest in odd and weird news from all over the planet every week. They leap from topic to topic with the greatest of ease, bringing the funny with them all the way. If you're a fan of true stuff that you wish wasn't, then this is the show for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Are you sick of politics and depressing world news bringing you down? These weird news stories, products and historical events will make you feel better about yourself in the same way Wal-Mart makes you feel hot by comparison. WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. more

On the Bar is Open we cover the fun and weird news and stories from around the world you won't find on mainstream media. New shows are released every Wednesday and Friday Night. The Castro Files Podcast cover's bizarre, weird, and scary stories from around the world. Typically released one time a week. Audio streams are available soon after live recording. more

Tip Tap Tip is an audio podcast from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For over 450 episodes, Eric & Rachelle, have covered odd news items and current events with their own special brand of degenerate humor. Few subjects are off-limits, including the detailed (and at times, juicy) specifics of their lives. more

The Powers Point Podcast is your go-to dose of laughs, weird news, offbeat stories, and unpredictable fun—served up with zero politics, zero religion, and maximum personality. Hosted by Scott, and Keith, it's the show where nothing's off the table (except boring content). Expect surprises, segments that'll make you say, 'What the hell?', and just the right amount of chaos to keep you coming back for more. more

Three minutes each weekday of cool facts, weird news and awesome discoveries with Brady Carlson. Back us at http://patreon.com/bradycarlson more

How's it going Liz & Jesus ,aka Tyrant Dominus, here to talk some of the weirdest, strangest, and most convoluted news stories and events happening in world.New episode every Monday! more

Stupid News on The Point 94.1, your daily dose of stupid! Mike Kennedy gives you three stupid stories that are guaranteed to make you feel better about yourself. Listen to Stupid News live weekday afternoons at 5:10pm central on The Point 94.1, Little Rock, Arkansas. Central Arkansas' Live & Local Classic Rock Station. more

The Odd News Minute podcast from United Press International is a weekday roundup of hilarious and awe-inspiring stories. New world records, critter misadventures, freaky discoveries, serendipitous lottery wins -- it's the best news you'll hear all day. more

If you see something stupid--say something, Stupid! All of the stories you hear on this podcast are true. None of the names have been changed because no one is innocent from stupidity! Join 'Insane' Erik Lane on a journey through his stupid world where he, with the help of his Insane Florida Nephew, 'Pancho Guero', will astound your with just how stupid humanity can be! You'll hear tales of stupid criminal, stupid laws, stupid politicians, and stupid stunts...plus so much more! For the most stupendeous stupidity, there's the weekly 'Genius Awards' & the latest current event stupidity from the 'Insane Week In Review'. Plus you can test your own stupidity by playing along with 'Pancho' for the weekly 'Insane Game Show' where you will try to determine who is a 'Porn Star' or a 'Weatherman' or if you're going to a 'Strip Club' or a 'Steak House'! You'll come away with a fresh feeling of confidence knowing that you're not as stupid as you thought your were! Send your comments/questions or stupid story via email at ****@InsaneErikLane.com. Real-time updates and story links are found on the TELEGRAM Channel at: t.me/InsaneErikLane If you think this stupidity deserves your support and you're stupid enough to throw $2.01 each month to this stupid endeavor, click this link to be a member of 'Insane Erik Lane's Stupid Supporters Society': https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insane-erik-lane-s-stupid-world--6486112/support Those who support the podcast will get exclusive stupidity that's not included in the regular episodes and you might even get some inside information about me and my Insane FL Nephew, Pancho Guero! (Theme song courtesy of Randy Stonehill, 'It's A Great Big Stupid World'. Copyright ©1992 Stonehillian Music/Word Music/Twitchin' Vibes Music/ASCAP) Order your copy on the Wonderama CD from Amazon! more

What a Weird Week is a show featuring the week's weird news stories. Every Friday we do a Weird-News-of-the-Week Top 10 audio podcast, a full shownotes blog, and a video episode. See https://www.shownotes.page or search 'What a Weird Week'.#Weird #News #Interesting #Stories #Entertainment #Popular #Culture #Fun #TenWeirdThings #weirdnews #weird #news #podcast #comedy #spotify #funny #weirdnewsoftheday #comedypodcast #weirdhistory #journalism #media #whoa #wow #what #saywhat #noway #ohmydays #areyouserious #wtf #weirdnewsstories #weirdnewsheadlines #weirdnewsoftheweek more

? Yesterday's headlines | today's news.?️ Ironic | Bizarre | Unusual | Funny  ? Your daily dose of BROKEN news!We'd call this news but you probably already knew it. https://bit.ly/m/Dayout more

Every day the world produces stories that are too strange to believe — but they're all real.Daily Strange brings you the Top 5 most bizarre, unbelievable, and offbeat news stories from around the world, explained with humor and personality in a quick, entertaining podcast. From drunk raccoons to lost treasure to the weirdest crimes and animal encounters, we break down the strangest headlines so you don't miss them.New episodes daily. Because the truth is often stranger than fiction. more

The bearer of weird news is an exploration of the news, both the weirdest news and the weirdest parts of the news you are familiar with.The world's a weird place, Matt wants to talk about it.Just for funny is a news quiz. Some of the best, newest, and most interesting comedians and performers are invited to play a quiz about the latest, weirdest news items. more

We're Cooked is a podcast about the weirdest, wildest, and most terrible news of the moment. Because if the world's on fire, we might as well laugh while it burns! more

Join veteran journalist Levon Putney-- iHeart New York news anchor/reporter, NJ 101.5 FM weekday afternoon anchor & former WCBS 880 anchor/reporter with 25+ years of storytelling experience-- for his Reel Pod News Cast® - a weekly dose of lighter, fun news stories written and told with the punchlines they deserve. Perfect for anyone wanting a break from all the serious and depressing headlines to get a quick shot of bizarre crimes, weird events and people doing silly things around the world, Every story is filled with details and explanations that Levon takes time to write and deliver in a way that connects with listeners like no other. Newscasts drop on Wednesdays, with a few minutes of daily celebrity birthdays during the week. Each cast also features parody ads during breaks, and clips of parody songs from Levon's late father, 'Slammy Sammy' Sam Putney, which aired as part of Dallas/Fort W0rth's former top-rated morning show, Skip Murphy & Co. Real Pod News Cast® is quite simply meant to be a joy, because it is a joy for Levon. So enjoy. Follow and listen. Have a laugh. more