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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.

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    • Aug 23, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    OFFBITES: An offbeat Green Day adventure, angry beavers and angry bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 10:48


    We'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. Then, we'll learn about angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: A $40M electric Ferrari and US literary history at Square Books in Mississippi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 11:27


    Stories here cover Ferrari that sold for $40 million and legendary literary destination you might not know about in Mississippi. Featuring audio from WBEN in Buffalo and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    A $40M Ferrari, US literary history in Mississippi, a Green Day movie, angry beavers and angry bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 21:48


    We're heading into this week's stories in a Ferrari that sold for forty million dollars. From there, we're heading to a legendary literary you might not know about in Mississippi. Then, we'll hear all about Nimrods, a new movie that takes viewers on an offbeat journey into the music of Green Day. And to end the show, we've got angry beavers and angry bears on the loose. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KNX News in Los Angeles, and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: A brain-eating infection linked to oysters and 'popcorn brain' syndrome linked to technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 10:29


    In this episode, we'll hear about a brain eating infection and about the newly coined “Popcorn Brain” condition linked to technology use. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

    OFFBITES: Thunder, lightning, an eclipse, a planet parade, a meteor shower and a man in a billboard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 11:01


    Lots of stuff has been going on in the sky recently. Thunder storms, meteor showers, a planet parade and an eclipse all has people looking up into the clouds this week into skies that have sometimes been a bet hazy this summer from wildfire smoke. We'll hear about all of traffic up above with help from experts in this episode. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    A brain-eating infection, 'popcorn brain' syndrome and wild stuff happening in the sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 21:30


    This week, we're looking into two vast frontiers that remain mysterious even though we deal with them every day…our brains and the sky above us. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

    OFFBITES: A defense of mosquitoes and the perils of public WiFi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 10:57


    Do you hate mosquitos? We'll hear from an expert in defense of the blood-sucking insects. Finally, we'll get the scoop about why connecting to free WiFi when you're out of town might be putting you in danger. Featuring audio from Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and A New Morning out of WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo.

    OFFBITES: The Premonitions Bureau and an ancient dog fossil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 10:55


    This week, we'll hear about something called the Premonitions Bureau, and about an ancient fossil that reveals more about man's best friend. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    A 30-million-year-old dog fossil, learning to love mosquitoes, public Wi-Fi peril and the Premonitions Bureau

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 21:55


    This week, we'll hear about something called the Premonitions Bureau, and about an ancient fossil that reveals more about man's best friend. Then... do you hate mosquitos? We'll hear from an expert in defense of the blood-sucking insects. Finally, we'll get the scoop about why connecting to free Wi-Fi when you're out of town might be putting you in danger.

    OFFBITES: Sports jersey controversy and a VIP tour of the Pittock Mansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 10:56


    In this episode, we're going to hear about why sports fans – football fans in particular – have such strong reactions when their teams change up their uniforms. Then we're headed to Portland, Oregon, to explore the Pittock Mansion with a renowned historian. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob our of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    OFFBITES: Critters that glow in the dark and a bowling prodigy smashes records

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 10:58


    This week, we're looking into animals that secretly glow in the dark and a bowling prodigy that's smashing records and wowing veteran players at alleys across the country. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    Glow-in-the-dark critters, a bowling prodigy, sports jersey emotions and the Pittock Mansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 21:59


    This week, we're looking into animals that secretly glow in the dark and a bowling prodigy that's smashing records and wowing veteran players at alleys across the country. Then, we're going to hear about why sports fans – football fans in particular – have such strong reactions when their teams change up their uniforms. To end the show, we're headed to Portland, Oregon, to explore the Pittock Mansion with a renowned historian. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ Kansas City, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob our of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    BONUS: Surprise! You are related to Charles Manson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 25:48


    Seattle police now say three people were involved in the Space Needle shootout. One arrested, one dead and one still on the loose. 74 years after a Pan Am clipper went down in the Atlantic, the wreckage has finally been found. Thank you, AI. Dad never talked about him, and now we know why. A young woman in California discovers that her grandfather was Charles Manson.

    OFFBITES: A capybara gender reveal party and the savior of Route 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 10:49


    In this episode, we're headed to a gender reveal party. But, this one isn't for a human. It's for a capybara. After that, we're going to Kingman, Arizona, to meet the savior of Route 66 at the Historic Route 66 Museum. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    OFFBITES: The language of our hips and Gen Z finally hits happy hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 11:05


    In this episode, we're starting with a discussion about body language – specifically how people talk with their hips, whether they realize it or not. After that, we'll hear from an expert about how Gen Z is finally hitting the bottle – but with different drinking habits than earlier generations. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and WWL in New Orleans.

    Talking with your hips, a capybara gender reveal party, the savior of Route 66 and Gen Z gets tipsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 21:50


    In this episode, we're starting with a discussion about body language – specifically how people talk with their hips, whether they realize it or not. After that, we'll hear from an expert about how Gen Z is finally hitting the bottle – but with different drinking habits than earlier generations. Then, we're headed to a gender reveal party. But, this one isn't for a human. It's for a capybara. After that, we're going to Kingman, Arizona, to meet the savior of Route 66 at the Historic Route 66 Museum. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WWL in New Orleans and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    BONUS: Nudity, beer vodka trains and banjos! Yes! And have you ever met an attractive Bertha?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 25:15


    Tropical Storm Bertha heads towards Texas. In the meantime, we're still melting. Copper is not a precious metal, but you'd never know it the way some people are stealing it. The guy who lost a footrace with a bison at Yellowstone is finally speaking out, from his hospital bed. A new and realistic doll, designed to teach kids about childbirth. Is it too much for some of them to handle?

    OFFBITES: Viral 'death' pants and Play-Doh for adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 10:29


    We're going to hear about the new “death pants” that are wreaking havoc and… causing people to laugh quite a bit in viral social media posts. Finally, we'll end the show hearing about the launch of a new version of Play-Doh for adults. Featuring audio from the Chad Hartman Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo.

    OFFBITES: Streetcar ghosts and AI ghosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 11:06


    This week, we're visiting a ghosts of a long-gone streetcar system that was discovered under a Detroit-area roadway. We'll also hear about the new frontier artificial intelligence has opened up for ghosts with programs that offer to recreate loved ones. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    Century old streetcar tracks found, AI ghosts, 'death' pants and Play-Doh for adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 21:28


    This week, we're visiting a ghosts of a long-gone streetcar system that was discovered under a Detroit-area roadway. We'll also hear about the new frontier artificial intelligence has opened up for ghosts with programs that offer to recreate loved ones. We're going to hear about the new “death pants” that are wreaking havoc and… causing people to laugh quite a bit in viral social media posts. Finally, we'll end the show hearing about the launch of a new version of Play-Doh for adults. Featuring audio from to WWJ Newsradio in Detriot, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: Will AI kill the video game as we know it? Plus, beware of exploding sensory toys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 11:00


    We're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: Empire State daredevils and why you should go to Rocket City, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 10:53


    This week, we're catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we're headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very special rocket. Featuring audio from to WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    Breaking down the Empire State stunt, Rocket City, why AI is ruining video games and exploding fidget toys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 21:50


    This week, we're catching up on the couple who climbed the Empire State Building for a stunt last week. Then, we're headed to Rocket City, USA, to see a very special rocket. From there, we're headed to the video game aisle, where things could start looking a little scary for gamers, as equipment they love might soon be disappearing. An expert will explain why we can blame AI for it. After we check out video games, we're also stopping by the toy aisle to get a stern warning about the viral squishy, sensory toys that are sending kids to the hospital. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detriot, Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: As American as Edgar Allan Poe, The Three Stooges, Ranch dressing and potato chips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 10:58


    More America 250 adventures, from Edgar Allan Poe's home and old churches to TSA lines filled with Ranch dressing. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

    OFFBITES: America 250 adventures, from Maine lobster to the overlooked history of Fort Wayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 10:48


    This week, we'll hear about the Maine Maritime Museum and Historic Fort Wayne. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

    Offbeat Americana for the 250th, featuring Ranch dressing, Maine lobster, potato chips and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 21:29


    What makes America, America? Is it Ranch dressing, lobster or potato chips? Is it Our old buildings? Our literature, our comedy? We'll it's probably all of the above and more. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, Jordana Greene and Vineta Sawkar of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and KCBS Radio out of the Bay Area.

    OFFBITES: A snake in the ceiling, the world's largest truck stop and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 10:29


    Animal control officers share their wildest stories, and a visit to the world's largest truck stop. Featuring audio from: The Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    OFFBITES: Fireman poops in a box and priceless US documents on display

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 10:59


    Why did a veteran firefighter decide to leave his poo in box? Plus, important US documents will be on display with the the Freedom Plane National Tour. Featuring audio from: the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit

    Fireman poops in a box, secret US history on display, the nation's biggest truck stop and tales from animal control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 21:29


    We're covering a lot of territory in this episode, from the Treaty of Paris to the world's largest truck stop, so buckle up and get ready. Featuring audio from the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show of KMBZ in Kansas City and Own the Road with Kelly and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

    BONUS: Upside down pineapple...what does that mean??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 24:18


    Mike and Austin talk about Mavs new coach getting a lot of love, and a new twist in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Ever seen an upside down pineapple? If so, it would mean that someone wants some horizontal refreshment. How loud is the loudest person in the world? 122 decibels, that's how loud. Guard your ears.

    OFFBITES: Termites take over Anne Rice's old estate and an all-women air race takes flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 10:30


    We'll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that's soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: Texas full of Brits for the World Cup and how to save a baby eagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 10:41


    We've got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a baby Eagle recovering from a dangerous fall. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080's Mid-Morning Mike Check in Dallas and WWJ Newsradio in Detorit.

    Brits in cowboy hats, saving an eaglet, termites take over vampire estate and a cross-country air race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 22:00


    This week… is all about flying. First, we've got Brits coming across the pond to hang out at the Honky Tonk in Texas (and catch a World Cup game or two) and a baby Eagle recovering from a dangerous fall. Then, we'll hear about termites buzzing around a historic site linked to vampires an all-female airplane race that's soon taking to the skies. Featuring audio from the Mid-Morning Mike Check out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    OFFBITES: NYC's mystery sewer people and the woman who posed as an orphan to get adopted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 10:30


    We're going to the streets of New York City , where dangers lurk beneath pedestrians' feet. We'll also hear about an unsettling adoption scam involving a 37-year-old woman who allegedly posed as a 12-year-old girl using pacifiers and baby bottles. If that sounds especially offbeat to you, you're not alone. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

    OFFBITES: Funeral director makes urns 'fun' and a team goes to the bottom of Lake Superior looking for zombie fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 10:44


    This week's episode is taking us from a funeral home where people can get unique urns to the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a research expedition to find out what's going on with the zombie fish phenomenon. Featuring audio from Mike Rogers and the Other Side of the News out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit,

    Wacky urns, the bottom of the Great Lakes, NYC's sewer people and a freaky adoption scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 21:30


    This week's episode is taking us from the dark depths of the Great Lakes – where there was recently a research expedition – to the streets of New York City and Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, where dangers lurk beneath pedestrians' feet. Featuring audio from Mike Rogers and the Other Side of the News out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, 1010 WINS in New York City, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

    BONUS: Gen Z don't wanna date no more?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 28:12


    Austin and Mike look at two high-profile murder cases: First, the latest on the Karmelo Anthony case in McKinney. And then, Karen Read, acquitted of murder one year ago, is pushing back. The sloooow vote count continues in the L.A. Mayor's race. President Trump is so mad about it, he blew up in an interview this weekend with Meet the Press. More on solo-maxxing. Pop Culture Diva Stephanie Blumenthal tells us the REAL reason so many young people have given up on dating.

    OFFBITES: Exploring the backrooms and the psychology of fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 10:30


    We'll learn about The Backrooms, a movie inspired by the phrase that actually bringing young people to the movies this summer. Then, we'll hear from an expert on eerie places and experiences about the psychology of fear, belief and more. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 of out WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

    OFFBITES: Disc Golf World Championships and disappearing theaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 11:18


    What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf? If you said yes to that last one – did you know that you could go pro? Professional disc golfers are heading to the World Disc Golf Championships later this summer, and we'll hear all about it. Maybe outdoor activities aren't your thing, and you prefer a nice, air-conditioned movie theater with some buttery popcorn and a big slushie. You may have noticed that your options for that experience are shrinking, as movie theaters close across the U.S. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and , the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

    Exploring the backrooms, empty theaters, the psychology of fear and… professional disc golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 21:30


    What are your favorite summer activities? Are you into water sports, hiking, barbecuing, checking out roller coasters, maybe playing some frisbee or disc golf? If you said yes to that last one – did you know that you could go pro? Professional disc golfers are heading to the World Disc Golf Championships later this summer, and we'll hear all about it. Maybe outdoor activities aren't your thing, and you prefer a nice, air-conditioned movie theater with some buttery popcorn and a big slushie. You may have noticed that your options for that experience are shrinking, as movie theaters close across the U.S. Our second stop will real the life backrooms – that's a phrase for eerie, abandoned public spaces that's popular online – of these shuttered cinemas. Then, we'll learn about The Backrooms, a movie inspired by the phrase that actually bringing young people to the movies this summer. Finally, we'll hear from an expert on eerie places and experiences about the psychology of fear, belief and more. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KNX News in Los Angeles and Paranormal 360 of out WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

    BONUS: One Florida cop refuses to give a female driver...a hand!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 25:38


    Mike and Austin cover human smuggling, smart glasses, PSG riots, and more!

    OFFBITES: Fanny pack with $30K in Pokémon money saved and tall ships arrive for America's 250th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 11:18


    This week, we're headed to the seashore for our peek into the unusual. Our first stop is Riviera Beach, Florida, where we'll hear about the lucky recovery of a fanny pack filled with thirty thousand dollars – you'll never guess never guess where came from. Then, we'll sail around to New Orleans, Louisiana, on the Gulf Coast to check on the global gathering of tall ships – think pirate ships with those tall sails – for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. this summer. Featuring audio from The Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville and Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans.

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