Freak Of The Week

Unfortunately, there is no new episode of Freak of the Week. Due to the need to shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been unable to record new episodes. Once we are able to, we will immediately commence the production of the show. But we wanted to give you something to listen to this week. Last August, Freak of the Week producer Nick Mataragas was lucky enough to take part in a Paranormal Podcasting Panel at Wizard World Chicago. So we thought we would pull back the curtain a little, and share the audio from the panel. Be ready for some behind the scenes insight.

Dr. Hickney is sheltering in place in the basement during the Coronavirus pandemic. So there was zero chance of having a guest this week. Instead, he is answering a bunch of voicemails that listeners have sent in this year. And boy are there some doozies. Be prepared to learn about, swimming, squat thrusts, hot yoga, aliens, squid, princes, nipple shields, bridge trolls, kombucha, internet zombies, vampires, and much much more.

Hidden from the public is a secret underground music club. A club that has entrances at many locations, including Family Videos. This club is legendary, iconic, and not full-on Punk. That club is CBDBs.

This week we have a very special guest. There is one cryptid more famous than any other cryptid on Earth. He has had a movie starring John Lithgow all about him. He has had numerous blurry photos taken of him. He has even had a series of beef jerky commercials about him. You know. Sasquatch. This week we talk to his sister. Sisquatch.

David and Elizabeth decided to take a break, so instead of Freak of the Week, you get one of their favorite shows from across the pond. Enjoy the soothing tones of John Cavendish as he explores the unknown, and ultimately decides that it is all fake.

There is a hidden underwater city at the southern tip of Florida. A place full of culture, basketball, diversity, and sandwiches. That city, Miami. This week the mayor of Miami joins us to discuss this submersed metropolis.

We have an interesting guest this week. Petit Morty, a being who can help anyone with their bedroom issues. Also, we find out a little more about Elizabeth than David would like.

Elizabeth is gone this week, so David brought in the hosts of the Ghostly Podcast to point-counterpoint a very serious subject. The ghost of Dave Coulier, former television star turned spectre. Revelations abound in this episode, and Doctor Hickney makes a startling discovery.

Our poor guest this week is suffering from a little post-traumatic stress. Apparently, he has spent too much time on Murder Storm Island. A place where you get killed over and over again, and apparently there are no pharmacies.

Our annual pilgrimage to C2E2 in Chicago led to some surprising moments. David interviewed some of the strangest creatures on our planet and others, and then had the great luck of recording an actual episode about feline warriors, live from the floor at Podcast Central. We dig into who these mysterious cat creatures that live in the Amazon rainforest are and what is going on with their magnetic leader and his weird sword. And why he has hos. Find out in this brand new episode of Freak of the Week.

Third time is the charm. For the third season in a row, we try to investigate if aliens exist. This time, we have someone who was actually abducted by aliens. Hopefully, Dr. David can finally get some closure on this one.

What is the Calumet City Sludge Beast. Why do we keep doing live shows in Chicago. Is the show smarter now that David Hickney has a doctorate. Will we ever stop asking questions. Find out in the premiere of Season 3 of Freak of the Week.

This is the episode you have all been waiting for True Believers. In our season finale, we finally talk about Mole People. Listen to find out if David learns new information about Sheila.

The episode this week is a bit different. The first half is a live episode recorded as part of the C2E2 Chicago Podcasters Unite event at the Beat Kitchen. The topic - Another world. The second half is a series of interviews from the floor of C2E2 this year. David met many interesting people.

Gods. Lots and lots of gods. That is what this episode is about. David decides which gods he does and does not believe in, based on the callers.

This new craze of putting charcoal in everything has led to the creation of a beast most foul. Join us this week as we discuss The Activated Charcoal Monster. Also, watch out for Nargles. And Lamping is a thing.

No creature this week. Instead, we get a look behind the scenes as David and Elizabeth see a therapist. How David will handle it remains to be seen.

If you are down with AOC or RGB then you know that they are just two examples of social justice sirens. David had no clue either. Also, we have bad news.

David and Elizabeth are flying solo this week, as our expert was a no show. David continues to feel doubts about, well everything. The topic is the fusion fairy, a creature that combines leftovers in your fridge, making brand new dishes. No, it is not Tinkerbell.

Parf, the magic dragon lived by you and me and drank only Arbor Mist in a Honda CRV. Always making paper, was that rascal Parf. And if you took a loan from him, he will kill you with a scarf.

Big box stores and fast-food chains all have one thing in common and that is Pink Slime. This week we discuss a phenomenon that happens when people are exposed to Pink Slime, the Berg Mac. Get ready True Believers.

You have watched that television show where very athletic people try to get through an obstacle course and one person wins every five years. That winning person is not a person, it is a Spring Boy! Also, Elizabeth has never seen The Gummy Bears tv show!

Praise the Spoad, Elizabeth is back and just in time. This week we discuss the fact that all the plastic in the world is alive, and hatching a plot to end us all.

The worst thing possible has happened True Believers, Elizabeth is gone, and her husband Mark is filling in. He is a jerk. We hate him, but are stuck with him this week. Also, we are talking about the massive conglomerate animal known as the squirrel lord.

The creature this week is something pretty disturbing. It is called the Jabadook, and it has a thing for steampunk bikinis and encasing people in metal. Listening to this episode is our only hope.

In this very special first episode of 2019, David and Elizabeth have forgone the regular format. They are in the studio by themselves and are taking calls from any true believer about any creature or phenomena! Also, Road Trip!

The new year is upon us. There is no point in making a resolution. This week we learn about the creature that consumes all of our yearly goals, making us forget them. Much like War Games, David learns that the only way to win is not to play.

We all need a protector that we created ourselves. Something big, powerful, moldable, and above all else, something that smells like flour in a nice way. This week we discuss the man made phenomena that is the Play-Doh Golem.

Mind Reading, Telekinesis, Pyrokinesis, Speaking with the Dead, all absolutely boring. This week we learn about many of the other psychic abilities that exist! Also, we learn a little German. We think.

There are hives of former humans wandering about our planet, using our streaming services, and basically just taking up space in the winter. They are called Hibernators. Learn about them now.

If you have ever accidentally passed gas in front of people or ever not passed gas in front of people but they thought you did, you may have encountered The Diaper Jinn. Tune in to this episode to learn all about the flatulent spectre.

The Loch Ness Monster has a brother and he lives in Wisconsin. On this episode, we discuss the phenomenon that is Nutso

Our finale from the Elgin Fringe Festival saw us exploring ghosts from public television. What do they want and Will we get a tote bag And just how many people were Bob Ross.

In this, the first episode recorded live at the Elgin Fringe Festival we discuss animal weapons. Have you ever seen a turkey ninja? Or an elephant bazooka? Maybe we talk about those things in this episode. Maybe not. You will just have to listen to find out!

Detergent pods are quickly becoming the most dangerous thing in the mouths of our youth. What you do not know, is that if you eat detergent pods, you could turn into a clothing hungry zombie

David is not doing well. So Elizabeth has decided to try to boost his spirits by recording a new episode on Aliens! We learn about dreadlocks, human and not so human anatomy, and we meet Roger

David Hickney hits the streets for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. Its a Chicago fan convention dedicated to comics, pop culture, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. So it is unclear as to what David is doing there exactly.

This is the season finale. This week we explore the oddity that is Porklore. What kind of weird creature is it. Listen to find out. Oh, and we have some revelations about David himself.

Sometimes new fads are our worst enemies. Even something as cool and seemingly safe as vaping has its pitfalls. This week we learn what happens when that cloud of vape grows a mind of its own

Hipsters beware. What you put on your toast may not be what you think. This week join David Hickney as we learn about creatures that are tough on the outside and mushy on the inside. That is right, giant Avocado Monsters

We all know the NSA is spying us through our phone lines, webcams, and microwaves. But now we know how they are able to do it with such ease. This week we learn the truth of the horrible monster that is the Spyder.

This week we dive headfirst into something even David is unsure exists. Nice Guys. Are these mythical men out there. Will we ever find out. Explore the possibilities with us.

In this weeks episode, we explore the truly horrific being that is the Shit Hound. Join us as we explore this fecal made canine. Tremble in fear at the stories of people who have had interactions with these walking defecations. But plug your nose-first.

This is it True Believers. This week we talk about Davids favorite subject, aliens. We found an actual government agent willing to discuss the topic with us. We are sure nothing will go wrong.

Not just regular catfish. This week we discuss giant catfish that pretend to date us over the internet! They take our money True Believers. Learn the warning signs!

Thats right True Believers! Even smoking the ganja is unsafe! This week we learn all about the phenomenon of Sentient Bong Water. Did someone order a pizza

This week on Freak of the Week we talk about sound vampires! Including the most heinous of all sound vampires, Stapula. Dont be sucked in by bad music True Believers. Learn now about Stapula.

Welcome True Believers, this week on the very first episode of Freak of the Week, we discuss the very real, very scary phenomenon known as a potty mouth. Listen as we talk to experts and take calls from witnesses of these ghosts of child gamers. You will truly be haunted by what you discover