This week we hop in the creek to look for a real life north Carolina legend. We learn some science, some folk lore, and discuss what makes something a cryptid. We might even learn a thing or two about baseball!

Also, it's pronounced "Lie-comb-ing". IYKYK

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This week we go off the rails while we test weird jerky and our knowledge of the last years worth of What About Weird episodes. Can we stomach alligator jerky? Can we remember the names of anyone in the episodes we covered? Doubtful, but the only way to find out is to listen.

You may hear a few animal noises in place of people's names for privacy reasons. The 2025 episode quiz starts at minute 17 if you want to pause after each question is read and see if you can get the right answer.

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And thank you are so much for an amazing 2025!

You thought you heard enough about fungi? Well you were wrong. This week join us on a journey to discover some radiotrophic fungi at the Chernobyl reactor site, a pesky fungus that invades your face, a beautiful parasitic flower that feeds off of its fungus friends, and a hallucinogenic mushroom that gives a whole new meaning to our Christmas traditions.

Have a Happy Holiday season and we will see you in the new year!

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Thank you for listening!