Join Courtney, Chelsea, and Bruce as they dive into the world of "Weird Weddings" on this week's episode of Once Upon a Weird. From bizarre traditions like the French toilet bowl drink to the haunting tales of Chinese ghost marriages, the trio explores the strange and unexpected customs that make weddings around the world truly unique. Tune in for a mix of humor, history, and heartfelt discussions as they share their personal takes on these unusual nuptial practices. Don't miss out on the laughter and insights as they unravel the weirdness of weddings!

Not every legend is majestic. Some of them just… showed up.

This episode drags three unwanted cryptids into the firelight: the Gumbaroo, a problem no one budgeted for; the Ningen, a pale shape in Antarctic waters that ruins an already terrible job; and the Grass Man, lurking in Ohio and reminding us the Midwest is not as normal as it pretends to be.

They don’t guard treasure. They don’t teach lessons.

They just exist.

And somehow, that’s the most upsetting part.

In this intriguing episode of "Once Upon a Weird," hosts Bruce, Courtney, and Chelsea unravel the enigmatic theme of revenge. Journey with them as they explore the shadowy tale of Pierre Picaud, the real-life inspiration behind "The Count of Monte Cristo," and his chilling quest for retribution. Delve into the murky waters of corporate deceit with the rise and fall of Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. Finally, discover the unexpected twists in Shania Twain's life, where betrayal leads to an astonishing resurgence. Tune in for a captivating exploration of secrets, vengeance, and redemption.

This Christmas mini episode today is about the celebration of Yule and how this forgotten holiday still appears in our yearly Christmas traditions.

In this episode, we explore eerie tales from various towns, including the ghost lights of Brieselang, Germany, the mysterious disappearances in Coldwater, Michigan, and the unsettling secrets of Montauk, New York. We delve into local legends, theories about supernatural phenomena, and the impact of these stories on the communities involved.

This week we are talking about lighthouses! From coast to coast to another coast. We chat about the crazy happenings at these beacons to lost spirts.

Apologize for Courtneys mic! We are working on ironing out all the technical wrinkles. Thanks for sticking with us!

This week we try our hand at alien encounters! After listening to this episode you may notice more going on in the sky then you though possible.

This week we delve into cults! We travel around the world to see very different types of cults than most of us are used to hearing about. At least one cult in this episode is still operating today!