Something Offbeat

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

We'll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we'll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

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. In the second half of the show, things will get a bit scarier. We'll learn about a surprising summer hazard, beach and café umbrellas that turn deadly. Then, we'll listen in to a conversation about whether the Dead Sea is doomed to dry up soon. Featuring audio from the Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 The Sky in Gainesville, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Adam & Jordana out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

We'll visit a cemetery-filled city on the West Coast before we end the show… in the shower. Or, more accurately, in a Minnesota radio studio listening in on a discussion of the new poll that revealed how often Americans actually take showers. Featuring audio from Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Adam & Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

This week's episode will take us from Texas beaches where mysterious items keep washing ashore to a special phone installed in a St. Louis Public Park. Featuring audio from Mike Rogers' Other Side of the News from KRLD 1080 in Dallas, and The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

This week's episode will take us from Texas beaches where mysterious items keep washing ashore to a special phone installed in a St. Louis Public Park. Then, we'll visit a cemetery-filled city on the West Coast before we end the show… in the shower. Or, more accurately, in a Minnesota radio studio listening in on a discussion about how often Americans actually take showers. Special thanks to Mike Rogers' Other Side of the News from KRLD 1080 in Dallas, and The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas and the Adam & Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Are you aware that the World Cup is coming to the U.S.? You'd be surprised how many people don't. Is it something in the water? Could be. A school district in North Texas sets a record for the greatest number of twins graduating in a single year. Cheddar biscuit lovers, say it isn't so! The oldest location of one of the country's most popular restaurant chains is closing its doors.

Some good cops in NYC, risking their own lives to save a woman who was trying to take hers. How did they do it? Very carefully. Luigi Mangione returns to court in NYC, and the judge issues a key ruling in his trial. Will the stuff they found in his backpack be admitted as evidence? Chick-fil-A, which is closed on Sundays, is now being sued by an employee who observes the Sabbath on Saturday.

Have you heard of the Senior Assassin game? It's not a video game, it's a sometimes-dangerous real-life trend that pops up every year around graduation time, and we'll learn about it in this episode. We'll also take a look at the new website for UFO and UAP sightings established by the government that looks straight out of the X-Files. Featuring audio from the Mid-Morning Mike Check out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

We'll hear about research that linked working long hours with obesity and a Biblical diet on this roundup. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City and the Adam & Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Have you heard of the Senior Assassin game? It's not a video game, it's a sometimes-dangerous real-life trend that pops up every year around graduation time, and we'll learn about it in this episode. We'll also take a look at the new website for UFO and UAP sightings established by the government that looks straight out of the X-Files. Then, we'll hear about research that linked working long hours with obesity. Is a four-day work week the answer, or is the Biblical diet a better route to a healthy lifestyle? We'll learn all about both proposals on this roundup. Featuring audio from the Mid-Morning Mike Check out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, the Dana & Parks Show out of Kansas City and the Adam & Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

Mike and Austin have more on scammers making a buck of the Henta scare. Plus Texas throws Ole Miss under the bus over their academic standards. They love their Dodgers, except on game day.

Plus Mike and Austin talk about the Americans on the Hantavirus cruise finally return home. Iran peace plan rejected. 2-Way with CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCausland. Oklahoma's hero HS principal speaks out.

The story of a woman who had artificial intelligence plan her European vacation and how dolphins have been used in warfare. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll get a look into a somewhat secret tradition – The Jazz Fest triathlon – and hear about this year's hunting season. Mushroom hunting, that is. Featuring audio from Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

This week, we're starting off in the world of tech with the story of a woman who had artificial intelligence plan her European vacation and how dolphins have been used in warfare. Then, we'll get a look into a somewhat secret tradition – The JazzFest triathlon – and hear about this year's hunting season. Mushroom hunting, that is. Featuring audio from: The Dave Glover Show out of KMX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.

We're going to look in how to book a hot tub boat this summer – yeah that's a boat with a hot tub on it. After that, we'll end the show in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's garage. Featuring audio from the Adam and Jordana Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and Own the Road with Kelli and Bob out of KRLD 1080 in Dallas.

We're checking in on the fate of the nickel. Is it on track to disappear just like the penny? Then, we're headed to a Rainforest Café to hear about a surprise visitor who appeared in its crocodile pool. Featuring audio from the Dana and Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.