Waywut
Laughing Over Letters
In the Shadows of Fame: Celebrity Car Wrecks
Cartoon Conspiracy Theories 2
Salty Skirmish
Paging Doctor Death
Twisted Roots: The Stayner Family
You're Fired!
Is There an Alien Base in New Mexico?
Cheating: 101
by Darrell Holliday
Think you know what acronyms mean? Think again. And while we’re at it, let’s talk about why English is so broken it needs a patch update. In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell unravel the messy, absurd world of English spelling, acronym nonsense, and language quirks that don’t make any logical sense—but we still use them every day. From CAPTCHA and NASA to SPF and SCUBA, the duo digs into what these letters actually stand for (you’ll be surprised), and why the rules of English feel like they were written during a bar fight. 💬 Inside This Episode: The surprising (and slightly sinister) meaning behind CAPTCHA How SPF ratings are misleading and the truth about sunblock strength Why “LOL” never really meant “laughing out loud” Grammar pet peeves, language inconsistencies, and pronunciation rants Darrell’s children's sunscreen trauma and Jason’s secret acronym shame It’s trivia, tech, grammar, and comedy—delivered Waywut-style. 👉 Follow Waywut for weekly episodes about weird language, misunderstood science, strange history, and the odd ways we talk about everyday life.
What happens when a famous person causes a fatal accident? Too often, not nearly enough. In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason explore a disturbing pattern of celebrity-involved car wrecks that ended in tragedy—and the wildly inconsistent legal outcomes that followed. Some cases resulted in prison time. Others were quietly settled with little media coverage. But all of them ask the same question: Does fame buy forgiveness? 🚗 Inside this episode: Matthew Broderick’s fatal crash in Ireland—and the bizarre aftermath Amy Locane’s long legal battle and repeated sentencing Rebecca Gayheart and the devastating tragedy that followed her car Laura Bush’s deadly teenage accident before her public life began Phill Lewis (The Suite Life’s Mr. Mosby) and the surprising sentence he received A larger discussion about celebrity privilege, public memory, and what accountability really looks like If you’ve ever thought “They’ll never get away with that”—this episode might change your mind. 👉 Follow Waywut for weekly episodes about dark history, weird justice, celebrity myths, and stories too strange for most podcasts.
What if Toy Story 3 is a Holocaust metaphor? What if Ed, Edd n Eddy are trapped in limbo? What if The Flintstones are living in a post-nuclear wasteland? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason dive into the internet’s wildest fan theories about beloved cartoons—and whether there's any chance they hold up under scrutiny. From bizarre symbolism to retro-futuristic dystopias, this episode explores the dark and often ridiculous interpretations of shows you probably grew up with. 🌀 Inside This Episode: Snow White as an allegory for addiction and psychological collapse Cars takes place after humanity is wiped out (and Pixar doesn’t deny it) Toy Story 3 and the theory no one wanted but can’t unsee Ed, Edd n Eddy as ghost kids in eternal cul-de-sac purgatory The Flintstones reimagined as a civilization rebuilding after atomic war Drake & Josh as a fictional show within iCarly—because why not If you’ve ever laughed at a cartoon only to later ask, “Wait… what was that really about?”, this episode is for you. 👉 Follow Waywut for weekly episodes that explore pop culture chaos, fringe theories, weird nostalgia, and history’s oddest rabbit holes.
In this episode of Waywut, we dig into one of the wildest and most overlooked conflicts in American frontier history: The San Elizario Salt War of the 1800s. What began as a community resource dispute in West Texas turned into a violent land grab involving corrupt lawyers, shady judges, and vigilante justice. And yes—people were literally killed over salt. We also kick things off with a rant about conflict, bad tempers, and why not everyone should carry a weapon—even if it's legal. It's not about taking away guns. It's about knowing your limits. In this episode: The history of the San Elizario Salt Flats How Spanish and Mexican laws clashed with American capitalism Political betrayal, murder, and a shotgun in a rocking chair What the Salt War tells us about land rights, conflict, and human nature If you like weird true stories, forgotten history, or tales from the lawless frontier—this one's for you. Follow Waywut for more strange diversions and stories you probably never heard of.
In this spine-chilling episode of the Waywut Podcast, we dive into the disturbing true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, infamously known as Dr. Death — a once-promising Dallas neurosurgeon who left over 30 patients maimed, paralyzed, or dead through reckless surgical practices. Known for his charm, arrogance, and a medical resume that seemed too good to be true, Duntsch’s trail of devastation exposed major failures in hospital oversight, medical board accountability, and the dark side of the healthcare system. This is more than just a true crime story — it’s a cautionary tale about unchecked egos in high-stakes professions. 🔍 We cover: The rise and fall of Christopher Duntsch Details of surgeries gone horribly wrong Victim stories that are hard to believe How the medical system allowed it to continue His eventual life sentence and historic conviction If you’re into true crime, medical malpractice, or stories that make you say “waywut?”, this episode is a must-listen.
In this chilling episode of the Waywut Podcast, we investigate the twisted and tragic true story of the Stayner family — a household torn apart by kidnapping, trauma, and serial murder. We start with the 1972 abduction of 7-year-old Steven Stayner, who was held captive for seven years by child predator Kenneth Parnell. After a daring escape that saved another boy's life, Steven returned home — only to face bullying, neglect, and emotional trauma without proper support. But the story doesn’t end there. Years later, Steven’s older brother, Cary Stayner, would go on to commit a series of brutal murders near Yosemite National Park, earning the nickname The Yosemite Killer. What causes one brother to become a hero and another a killer? Join us as we dive into: The psychology of trauma and survival How childhood neglect and abuse shape adult behavior The blurred line between victim and perpetrator Why the Stayner family's story is one of the most disturbing in true crime history 👉 This is first of our “Twisted Roots” series on the dark family dynamics behind infamous crimes.
From pizza box insults to monkey-related misconduct, this episode of Waywut dives into the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable ways people have been fired from their jobs. Darrell and Jason break down true stories of absurd workplace firings, both deserved and totally unjust, including a few that sound more like sitcom plots than real life. In this episode: 🧢 A guy gets caught at a baseball game while calling in sick 🍕 A delivery driver leaves a very NSFW message in a customer’s pizza box ✈️ A flight attendant rage-quits using the intercom—and the emergency slide 🏦 A bank employee robs the branch… where he works 🐒 A zookeeper is fired for bringing monkeys home for “company” We also dig into firings over social media posts, vacation lies, and over-the-top manager behavior. If you’ve ever rage-quit, been unjustly fired, or watched a coworker completely self-destruct, this one’s for you. 👉 Follow for weekly episodes blending real stories, weird history, and unfiltered dark humor.
Tucked under a remote mesa in New Mexico, some people believe there’s a secret underground facility where aliens and humans work side-by-side—conducting genetic experiments, mind control trials, and worse. In this episode of Waywut, Jason and Darrell explore the strange and unsettling legend of Dulce Base, a rumored alien facility deep beneath the desert near the Colorado border. Theories include: mutilated cattle, grey aliens and reptilians, human experimentation, secret treaties, and a violent shootout between U.S. military forces and extraterrestrial beings. You’ll also hear about Paul Bennewitz, the man who kicked off much of this madness by surveilling Kirtland Air Force Base, and Phil Schneider, the explosives engineer who claimed to have survived a firefight with aliens in 1979. Whether you think it’s paranoid delusion or buried truth, this one’s a classic in the world of high-weirdness. Join us for another bizarre, hilarious, and thought-provoking episode of Waywut.
From a $1 dare to jump out of a classroom window to orchestrating a full-scale cheating operation that changed school policy—this Waywut episode dives headfirst into the strange, stupid, and strategic world of cheating. Darrell and Jason kick things off with their own high school misadventures, including a cigarette stunt on a school bus and a rogue answer key that spiraled out of control. Then it gets bigger: military academies, Ivy League coverups, teachers fixing standardized tests, and students who used Bluetooth earpieces, fake arms, and ChatGPT to game the system. If you ever thought cheating was just about copying answers—this episode will prove otherwise.
In this episode of Waywut, we uncover the incredible true story of Pete Shellem, an investigative journalist who helped free multiple wrongfully convicted individuals from prison. From exposing prosecutorial misconduct and junk forensic science to unraveling coerced confessions and botched police work, Shellem’s reporting led to real justice in a system stacked against the innocent. Hosts Darrell and Jason explore Shellem’s biggest cases—including the exonerations of Steven Crawford, Barry Laughman, and Patricia Carbone—and how his relentless pursuit of truth made him a quiet hero of modern journalism. If you're interested in true crime, criminal justice reform, or stories of unsung heroes who made a real impact, this episode delivers the facts with a darkly funny twist.