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The Odd Topic Podcast

Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc

A weekly show covering all things wild, weird and wonderful! Each week we bring forward a new topic that interests us, and with our limited knowledge, we discuss, scream and argue our way through facts, misguided ideas and just enough humor to keep things interesting.

Location:

South Africa

Description:

A weekly show covering all things wild, weird and wonderful! Each week we bring forward a new topic that interests us, and with our limited knowledge, we discuss, scream and argue our way through facts, misguided ideas and just enough humor to keep things interesting.

Language:

English


Episodes
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT... New Shows!

2/12/2024
For more info on Creepy Creek: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315677 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ODDpU9C5uo9I5bdiD1BfK Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creepy-creek/id1730572090 For more info on Atlas Overflow:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315674 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wUVlRzAWsTbvII4kbX0Ly Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atlas-overflow/id1730572930 Support the show

Duration:00:01:21

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80: South African Serial Killers

2/5/2024
Riverman Killer & Joeseph & Moses Sithole. Sure some killers are known worldwide! But sometimes they are closer than you think! This week we look into the killers of South Africa, some caught... Some still free. Support the show

Duration:00:33:40

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79: Unsolved Mysteries #4 - Lead Masks Case & Helderberg Crash

1/28/2024
Lead Masks Case & Helderberg Crash. It's been way too long since our last Unsolved Mysteries episode. So we thought why not bring it back for old time's sake! This week we look at the Lead Masks of Brazil and the Helderberg Plane Crash that is shrouded in mystery. Support the show

Duration:00:35:47

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78: Cryptid Round Up #8 (Yeti Special)

1/21/2024
The first Cryptid round-up of the year, and what a special one it is! This week we're covering the one and only, the Yeti AKA the Abominable Snowman. Settle in a join us for this chilling ride. Support the show

Duration:00:24:49

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77: The Weird and Wild Side of South Africa (A Tourism Guide)

1/15/2024
Destinations & Misconceptions. South Africa, a country of great nature, and terrible crime! But hey, it's where we live, and we deal with it. Join us this week as we just chat about some random stories and facts about tourism in South Africa. Support the show

Duration:00:30:50

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76: Cryptid Hoaxes

1/8/2024
Weird Claims & Fake News. We're back for a brand new year of the Odd Topic Podcast! This year is going to be filled with oddness. So stay tuned! Support the show

Duration:00:34:46

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75: The Worlds Worst Music Festivals

12/17/2023
Erie Canal "Soda Pop" Festival & Fyre Festival. When we were younger and wilder, there was nothing better than a good old-fashioned party! These days, we would rather watch the re-runs on YouTube. This week though, we found some festivals that took things to the next level Support the show

Duration:00:40:03

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74: Fact or Fiction (With a Special Guest)

12/10/2023
Luke vs Debbie. A bit of fun to tie you over until the next episode. We hope you guys enjoy this little break from the normal format. It'll be back to usual when Brett returns, but for now, enjoy! Support the show

Duration:00:36:00

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73: The Worlds Most Remote Jobs

12/3/2023
Yellowstone's Winter Caretaker, White Mars, and Deep Sea Oil Stations. This week we reminisce about some strange locations where we've worked, as well as a few places that we can't believe people work at today. Support the show

Duration:00:34:06

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72: Astrology, Star Signs & Planet Retrograde

11/26/2023
Star Signs & Retrograde. Scientific or not, the world is still divided over who believes in the impact the stars have on our moods and the events that take place. We are no experts, but it's fun to see what's around. Support the show

Duration:00:37:26

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71: The Brutal Game of Pok-a-Tok (And other weird sports)

11/19/2023
Pok-a-tok & Other Interesting Sports. With South Africa winning the Rugby World Cup and making it to the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup, we thought we would use the time to visit some sports from years gone by. Some sports that could possibly get you killed. Support the show

Duration:00:37:20

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70: Death By Chocolate

11/12/2023
Nesquick Discontinued & Willy Wonkas Factory. This week we let off a bit of steam. When your childhood favorites become no more, you are forced to look back on all the memories that it came with. We also check in on some strange news about another childhood favorite. Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. Support the show

Duration:00:38:29

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69: Sleep Deprivation Experiments

11/5/2023
The record for most days awake & The Russian sleep experiment. In honor of Luke's lack of sleep, we thought we would delve down into the world of sleep deprivation and what it can do to our bodies. All we know is, Luke still has a while before he beats the record. Support the show

Duration:00:33:51

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68: South African Ghosts (Halloween Special)

10/29/2023
Uniondale Ghost & The Kempton Park Hospital. The season of spooky is upon us, and yes even though we don't celebrate it like our friends in the North, we do like to bring out the scary side when we get the chance. Support the show

Duration:00:36:54

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67: The Pendle Witch Trials

10/22/2023
The Pendle Witch Trials & Modern Witchcraft. This week we take a trip to the 1600s, a time when witchcraft was the norm and spell casters roamed the streets. We then turn back to modern times, to see where the trend of Witches has taken us. Support the show

Duration:00:36:02

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66: Flight MH370 UFO Footage

10/15/2023
Flight MH370 & Government Whistleblowers. Ladies and gentlemen, we are finally back from our year-long hiatus. There has been a ton of news recently of UFO sightings and US whistleblowers. We cover that and more in our first episode since our break last year. Settle in for the long haul listeners... We're back for good! conspiracy Support the show

Duration:00:40:41

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Shorts: Oh Curses!

7/24/2022
Curse of the Polish King & Curse of Tippecanoe. Ah curses, whether you believe in them or not, they really do cause havoc for certain people. See for yourself, and let us know what you believe. Support the show

Duration:00:13:34

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Shorts: Man Made Marvels

7/19/2022
Angkor Wat Temple & Neuschwanstein Castle. We're on a bit of a Marvel mission if you haven't noticed... But for good reason! Next up on the list is the structures created in years past that stand tall to this day. Exciting I know. Support the show

Duration:00:14:18

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Shorts: Medical Marvels

7/10/2022
Heart Transplant & Insulin. We live in a world where for the most part we seem to have things figured out, but a lot of that is thanks to our past people. These are their stories. Support the show

Duration:00:12:14

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Shorts: Traditions in other Cultures

7/3/2022
Weddings & Births. So since our little hiatus on Monday, we had a look at what our traditions would be like in other countries. Well, worse, they would be worse! Support the show

Duration:00:13:10