Waywut
Sick of the Lies
Crimes of the Fart
Lights! Camera! Waywut!
Founding Failure: Michael Oliver
Naughty By Nature - Deep Cuts
Coroner for Sale: Police Discount Edition
Mind and Body: Really...WTF
15 Minute Countdown to Doom
Worth It
di Darrell Holliday
What happens when sickness becomes a scam? Waywut dives into fake cancer cures, medical fraud, and the disturbing world of Munchausen lies. What happens when sickness becomes a con? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore the shocking world of Munchausen lies — from fake cancer cures to mothers who put their children in danger for sympathy, attention, and money. Highlights include: Belle Gibson, the influencer who faked brain cancer and cashed in Ellen Roop Jones, a Texas nurse who poisoned her own daughter for donations Lacey Spears, the mommy blogger whose lies turned deadly Gypsy Rose Blanchard, trapped in one of the most infamous cases of Munchausen by proxy From phony sick days to criminal fraud, this episode pulls back the curtain on just how far people will go when they’re sick of the lies.
What happens when a fart lands you in handcuffs? This week, Waywut dives into the ridiculous true stories of people arrested, fined, and humiliated for breaking wind in the wrong place at the wrong time. You’ve heard of petty crimes, but what about stinky ones? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason break down the unbelievable true stories of people who turned gas into chaos. From Florida to Scotland to Austria, we’re covering the arrests, fines, and fights that started with nothing more than a fart. Highlights include: Darrell’s history as a human stink bomb A Dollar General disaster that turned explosive A Scottish man using his backside as a weapon against police An Austrian fined hundreds of euros for one cheeky move It’s ridiculous, it’s real, and you won’t believe how far a fart can go. Darrell was completely inspired for this episode by Excuse Me That's Illegal. If you want light hearted coverage of lightweight criminals, go listen to Leroy's podcast. You can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Wgi2jEXEyE4RWqPCIfe3m?si=2dd9b9604da749a4 and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.
Join Jason and Darrell on "Waywut" as they pull back the curtain on movie magic in "Lights Camera Waywut"! Discover the fascinating secrets behind iconic, reused Hollywood sound effects like the "Wilhelm Scream," "Howie Scream," and "Castle Thunder" that you've heard countless times but never noticed. This episode also dives into the surprising origin of post-credit scenes and reveals fun behind-the-scenes film facts. Perfect for cinephiles, movie buffs, and anyone curious about the unseen world of film production. Tune in to Waywut for more rabbit hole dives into pop culture, true crime, and paranormal topics every Tuesday!
Join Jason and Darrell on "Waywut" as they uncover the extraordinary true story of Michael Oliver, a visionary libertarian who attempted to establish his own sovereign nation, the Republic of Minerva. This episode delves into Oliver's audacious plan to build an island from scratch on the Minerva Reefs near Tonga, driven by his unique vision for a new country free from government overreach. Discover the challenges he faced, the political intrigue, and the ultimate failure of this incredible micronation project. Perfect for listeners interested in political history, epic fails, utopian experiments, and fascinating true stories. Follow Waywut for more rabbit hole dives into true crime, paranormal, and pop culture every Tuesday!
Dive into the wildest corners of the animal kingdom with Jason and Darrell on "Waywut," your weekly verbal doubletake. This episode, "Deep Cuts," is the latest installment in Jason's "Naughty By Nature" series, exploring the shocking and unexpected side of wildlife. Prepare to be astonished as we uncover truly bizarre animal facts, from the predatory habits of squirrels that will change how you see them forever, to the unsettling, unique procreation of the Suriname Toad (fair warning for those with trypophobia!). If you're fascinated by weird animals, unbelievable nature stories, and facts that make you say "Waywut!", then this is the episode for you. Perfect for fans of true crime, paranormal, and pop culture who love a good rabbit hole. Subscribe now for new episodes every Tuesday and occasionally on Fridays!
Two officers died under circumstances that don’t sit right. The people assigned to investigate? Their own departments. In this follow-up to our Coroner For Sale episode, we look at the case of Ciara Ann Estrada, an officer whose cause of death was determined before a coroner even showed up—and Terrance Yeakey, a decorated first responder to the Oklahoma City bombing whose death raises more questions than answers. This episode covers: Mysterious circumstances, conflicting reports, and missing documents Press silence and public outcry What happens when institutions are allowed to investigate themselves The families left to dig for truth with no help from the system 📌 Some episodes make you laugh. This one’ll probably just make you mad. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Fridays when the cover-ups are extra obvious. 📲 Follow @WaywutPodcast on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.
Your brain is supposed to help you—but sometimes it acts more like a drunken co-pilot yelling bad advice from the passenger seat. In this episode of Waywut, Jason breaks down the bizarre ways our minds betray us—from anxiety-inducing thought patterns to rare physical conditions that sound like comic book origin stories. It’s part psychology, part personal confessional, part "what is wrong with us?" Inside: The call of the void: why your brain suggests jumping off cliffs Classic mental traps like catastrophizing, mind reading, and “should” statements The emotional sabotage of blushing Strange-but-real disorders like webbed toes, mermaid syndrome, and lobster claw hands Darrell’s ultimate pinnacle involving a bathtub, gummy worms in Vegas, and legal substances This one’s a little raw, a little weird, and way too relatable. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Fridays when our brains allow it. 📲 Follow @WaywutPodcast on all platforms.
We’ve all heard that fame is fleeting—but in some cases, it’s also fatal to your career, your mind, and your public reputation. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell takes us on a fiery countdown through stories of people who flew too close to the fame spotlight and got absolutely scorched. From MySpace era icons to late-night infomercial legends, child actors, cults, conspiracy rants, lawsuits, and total personal meltdowns—this is the dark side of your “15 minutes.” We cover: Tila Tequila: the rise from reality TV star to internet infamy Vince Offer (ShamWow guy): lawsuits, slaps, cults, and more Jake Lloyd: Star Wars fame, mental health struggles, and a painful fall from grace The difference between being canceled vs. collapsing entirely Why Darrell can’t take a compliment to save his life It’s part comedy, part cautionary tale, part roast—and 100% Waywut energy. 📌 Fame might be fun… for about 15 minutes. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Fridays when the algorithm doesn’t eat us.
In this episode of Waywut, we explore two real-life cases where parents answered that question with a very loud “Hell yes.” From a father who waited at an airport with a gun to a grieving man who orchestrated a full-on kidnapping of his daughter’s alleged killer—this one pulls no punches. We also dig into: The brutal case of Gary Plauché and why a nation secretly cheered Kalinka Bamberski’s tragic death and her father’s long, relentless pursuit of justice How the legal system sometimes protects monsters The blurred line between right and wrong when family is involved Food theft, poverty, and whether “stealing to survive” should ever be a crime It’s emotional, infuriating, and a little bit cathartic. If you’re a parent, this one might hit harder than expected. 📌 Follow Waywut for your weekly dose of weird stories, dark history, and rabbit holes that leave you saying, Waywut.
From plastic to soy, we dig into the science of chemical shrinkage—no, seriously. Can your diet actually shrink your junk? You’ve heard the rumors about Mountain Dew and orange soda, but there might be more truth to those jokes than we ever realized. In this very Waywut episode, Darrell takes us on a hilarious, mildly horrifying tour through the world of endocrine disruptors—the chemicals in plastics, food packaging, and even your broccoli that could be quietly affecting testosterone, estrogen, and yeah… size. We get into: What phthalates and BPA really do to the human body The weird science of hormone mimicry Why “BPA-free” doesn’t mean “safe” Whether soy turns you into a “soy boy” How diet soda and unsweet tea figure into all this And why you might want to stop nuking your Tupperware leftovers This one’s full of laughs, facts, unfiltered opinions, and more euphemisms for “junk” than we’re proud of. It’s science—but with banana hammocks, cat vomit, and one genuinely concerning study from Italy.