Episodes

Join Steve Stevens as he takes you through the quirkiest and most unexpected online search trends brought about by the winter storm. From the essentials of power outage survival to the weird and wonderful mix of snow and cream, find out what people are curious about when they're stuck indoors. With the aid of Google Trends, learn how society's interest in mundane items like snow shovels and ice-melting salt can reveal deeper insights into our collective psyche.

In this episode, we dive into the quirky concept of the 'peanut butter raise' and what it means for employees in 2026. Discover why this terminology has been making waves and how companies intend to implement this evenly spread pay raise. By examining the intricacies of spreading raises across staff and the implications of such decisions, we look at how this concept affects you. Join us as we discuss the findings from Payscale.com reports and how they relate to performance-based raises. With merit reportedly remaining the strongest determinant, we explore whether a peanut butter raise really levels the playing field or just smooths it out. Delve into the data revealing average planned pay bumps and what these mean for the everyday worker. Our news is always served with a dose of humor, so tune in for a lighthearted yet informative session. While companies try to balance fairness, employees may wonder about the future of their salaries. This episode unpacks these themes, evaluates the fairness of the methodology, and personal reflections are shared. Listen in to challenge your thinking about compensation in the modern workplace and what a peanut butter raise might mean for you.

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we explore the middle-class luxuries of yesteryear that have become everyday necessities today. Join us for a delightful chat that uncovers the cultural and technological shifts that have transformed our daily lives. From cordless phones to microwaves, find out how these items that were once a sign of affluence have now made their way into every home.

Welcome to Weird News, where the bizarre becomes an everyday narrative. This episode, sponsored by Elite Billiards and Alehouse, uncovers the hidden dangers of the seemingly simple act of replying to spam texts. As these unsolicited messages continue to invade our phones, Steve Stevens provides essential strategies to combat them. Avoid the pitfalls of interaction with these nuisances and learn how to use your smartphone's blocking features to their full potential. Don't miss out on a deep dive into the nuances of handling spam with ease and confidence.

In this bizarre episode of Weird News, we delve into an unusual incident that transpired at a Florida bus terminal. A man named Austin Simmons found himself in hot water after what seemed like a trivial act—throwing a packet of ketchup at another individual. The surprise didn't end there; what could have been a misdemeanor turned into a felony, uncovering a string of peculiar events involving controlled substances and a colorful past conviction record.

In today's Weird News segment, we explore 'house burping', a new trend that has people opening their windows intentionally to refresh their home air. Learn about the origins of this term, its practical benefits for improving indoor air quality, and why an air quality expert believes in its effectiveness despite the slight bump in energy costs. Thanks to our sponsor, Elite Billiards and Alehouse, for supporting such whimsical discoveries!

Join us on the latest episode of Weird News as we delve into the peculiar yet pivotal connection between weight loss drugs and the airline industry's fuel savings. Led by the paradoxical trend that could lead to a slimmer society, we explore how such a reduction in passenger weight could save airlines up to $580 million annually. With Jeffries Research Services' analysis spearheading the conversation, we question the feasibility and reliability of both Americans managing their weight and airlines ensuring timely service.