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Wonky Times is all about strange things happening in our world. If you're looking for wacky events, weird topics, freaky creatures, or Bigfoot, you'll most likely find it here.
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EP. 19: Ghost Hunting with Becky McKiddy-Gydesen of Tucson Ghost Co.

Wonky TimesAug 25, 2023

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EP. 19: Ghost Hunting with Becky McKiddy-Gydesen of Tucson Ghost Co.
Aug 25, 202334:50
EP. 18: When Animals Fight Back! Toilet Snakes & Bear Wrestling

EP. 18: When Animals Fight Back! Toilet Snakes & Bear Wrestling

Matt and RoboBrian chat about a snake found in a toilet in Arizona, wrestlers that wrestle a bear in Wyoming, and a possible chupacabra sighting in Mexico.

NEW "When Animals Fight Back!" Theme Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/79Bogj8OgIA125qJRP6GGT?si=358d58cf940647c7

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!

Email us at GetWonky@WonkyTimes.com.

VIDEO OF THE BEAR ATTACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsnH_u_OFDw

Aug 14, 202307:52
EP. 17: UAP/UFO Hearings, Bigfoot & Death Metal

EP. 17: UAP/UFO Hearings, Bigfoot & Death Metal

Matt and RoboBrian welcome Gene to the show to chat about UAP Hearings, John from upstate New York calls in with some tips on attracting Bigfoot, and Matt makes a new song.

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!

Email us at GetWonky@WonkyTimes.com.

Aug 06, 202318:54
EP. 16: When Animals Fight Back! The Santa Cruz Surfing Otter

EP. 16: When Animals Fight Back! The Santa Cruz Surfing Otter

When animals fight back! Hey, it's a new segment from Matt and RoboBrian. These episodes are shorter, more compact, and full of wonky things! Today's episode is about a wild 'n crazy sea otter in Santa Cruz, California that's stealing surfboards from surfers. Wonky, right?
Here's the article:
wonkytimes.com/the-elusive-surfer-otter/
Plus, we share a strange voicemail from someone in Phoenix, Arizona.
We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!
Email us at GetWonky@WonkyTimes.com.


Jul 27, 202306:52
EP. 15: Pandemonium Day! and Spooky Lights in Arizona

EP. 15: Pandemonium Day! and Spooky Lights in Arizona

Matt had no idea it was Pandemonium Day (July 14) but luckily RoboBrian is a whiz kid and knows just about EVERYTHING. Matt also shares his conversation with Nate from Chicago while they take a drive to the house featured in the '90s classic film "Home Alone."

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!

Email us at GetWonky@WonkyTimes.com.

Jul 14, 202318:07
EP. 14: Throwback Thursday, Bigfoot & Alien Disco Parties

EP. 14: Throwback Thursday, Bigfoot & Alien Disco Parties

RoboBrian and Matt get a wonky voicemail from a person that was abducted by aliens in Indianapolis, Indiana. Then, the duo talks about Bigfoot sightings from the '70s in Washington. Here's a link to the KGW report from 1971.


Also, Matt thinks they recorded the episode on Thursday and he had an entire #ThrowbackThursday podcast planned out. Don't worry, Matt has a calendar now.


We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!

Jul 07, 202317:41
EP. 13: RoboBrian Goes To The Movies

EP. 13: RoboBrian Goes To The Movies

RoboBrian recently had a heck of a time at the movie theater and even paid a visit to Oklahoma. Also, Matt shares random voicemails from listeners and talks about the film "Teenagers From Outer Space."

We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us!

Jun 02, 202313:39
EP. 12: Things That Scared Us As Kids (PART TWO)
May 19, 202317:40
EP. 11: The Sightings & Sounds of Sasquatch

EP. 11: The Sightings & Sounds of Sasquatch

RoboBrian and Matt share a voicemail they received from John in upstate New York who had a pretty crazy Sasquatch encounter. Plus, speaking of Sasquatch, the dynamic duo listens to competitors from last year's "Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest" in Whitehall, New York. We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Also, our show is sponsored by Wonky Pet Portraits. They'll make your pet a star! Just head over to wonkypetportraits.com. Sasquatch Calling Contest: https://youtu.be/qiOQmFMfG_o
Apr 28, 202312:21
EP. 10: Things That Scared Us As Kids (PART ONE)

EP. 10: Things That Scared Us As Kids (PART ONE)

Hey, would you look at that? This podcast episode takes place on April 21, AKA Matt's birthday. In this episode, RoboBrian sings "Happy Birthday" — you know, since it isn't under copyright anymore — and teaches Matt a few things that happened on the day he was born in 1984. Also, Matt's buddies, Bob and Charles, join the episode and talk about things that scared them as kids (perhaps what still scares them to this day). This episode is in two parts so expect the official Part Two to come out in a few weeks. We’d love to hear from you all! You can actually leave us a voice message by calling ‪(520) 477-1942‬. There's a big chance we'll include it in our next episode. Come on and get wonky with us! Follow Bob's Kalimba adventures:

  • INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/blunto_marx_kalimba/
  • TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntomarx
Apr 21, 202322:39
EP. 9: The Strange Disappearance of Jim Sullivan

EP. 9: The Strange Disappearance of Jim Sullivan

Have you ever heard of the wonky disappearance of the musician Jim Sullivan? Matt and RoboBrian invite another musician to the show, Jim McGuinn (doubly whammy of Jims in this episode), who's the grandson of Roger McGuinn of The Byrds. Pretty neat, huh? We all chat about Jim Sullivan's disappearance and how it may have impacted his music.

Follow Jim McGuinn at https://www.instagram.com/jim.mcguinn/

Mentioned story: https://wonkytimes.com/jim-sullivan/



Apr 13, 202319:00
EP. 8: UFOs, Elon Musk & Bad Jokes

EP. 8: UFOs, Elon Musk & Bad Jokes

Matt and RoboBrian chat about UFOs, satellites, satellites mistaken as UFOs, and a wonky tale about breaking into the Pentagon. Oh, and a really old interview from 1952 that mentions "flying saucer" sightings. Thanks for getting wonky with us!


Elon Musk's satellites: https://wonkytimes.com/elon-musks-starlink/


1952 recording source: https://youtu.be/4-MbGYAv7Cg


For more information about Wonky Pet Portraits, head on over to https://www.wonkypetportraits.com/

Mar 24, 202310:27
 EP. 7: The creepy Anson Lights in Texas!

EP. 7: The creepy Anson Lights in Texas!

Another spooky episode! Matt chats with Angel about the "Anson Lights" folks have seen in Anson, Texas. Plus, Sam Jump joins the show and listens to weird, creepy, and wonky sounds from the ocean. What does RoboBrian have to say about it all?  

Mar 17, 202318:42
EP. 6: The Ghost of Girlfriend's Past

EP. 6: The Ghost of Girlfriend's Past

No, we're not interviewing Matthew McConaughey (the star of Ghosts of Girlfriends Past) on this episode but it's definitely wonky! Robert joins the show with Matt and RoboBrian to chat about his spooky, weird, and absolutely wonky past relationship. 

Mar 10, 202321:09
EP. 5: The Norfolk Sea Creature! ...and other creatures
Mar 03, 202322:56
EP. 4: Wonky facts about Super Bowl LVII

EP. 4: Wonky facts about Super Bowl LVII

RoboBrian and Matt chat about the Super Bowl LVII (or the BIG GAME) and wonky facts about the popular sporting event.

Don't forget we have merch! Find it all at https://wonkytimes.com/wonky-merch/#!/

Feb 12, 202305:27
EP. 3: UFO sighting in Palm Desert, California
Feb 03, 202315:25
EP. 2: Bigfoot, the Moon, Cheese & Cheesy Jokes

EP. 2: Bigfoot, the Moon, Cheese & Cheesy Jokes

Matt and RoboBrian chat about a bigfoot hunter in Washington, a sasquatch sculpture that's going to the Moon, and cheese. Yep, we're talking about cheese and even sneak in a few cheesy jokes, too. 

Mentioned Articles:

  • https://wonkytimes.com/life-changing-encounter/ 
  • https://wonkytimes.com/bigfoot-sculpture/
  • https://wonkytimes.com/10-wonky-candles/
Jan 20, 202313:08
EP. 1: A very wonky Friday the 13th

EP. 1: A very wonky Friday the 13th

Are you superstitious about Friday the 13th? Matt and his co-host, RoboBrian, chat with Sam Jump and Kelly Murray about the history (briefly), wonky things that have happened on Friday the 13th, and, of course, the Friday the 13th film series featuring Jason Voorhees and his mother, Pamela Voorhees.  Articles mentioned:  13 Wonky Things That Happened On Friday The 13th Pamela Voorhees: A Horrific Tale of Motherly Love & Revenge Woman Tumbles Headfirst Into An Outdoor Toilet Do you have a wonky story to share? Email us at getwonky@wonkytimes.com. Music credits:  Opening theme song by Skidmark Twain "Retro Horror Synth Theme - Sanity Unravels" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Jan 13, 202314:41
Welcome to Wonky Times

Welcome to Wonky Times

All of us at Wonky Times headquarters want to shine a light on wonky stories, and we want to hear strange stories from real people. So, we’ll be chatting with folks that have seen UFOs, weird creatures, spooky ghosts, and other unexplainable things. Also, we'll be chatting about topics that invite curiosity into your daily life. We invite you all to get wonky with us!
Jan 05, 202302:30