The Absurd

By: Rod and Mel
  • Summary

  • Welcome seekers to The Absurd. Beyond this point you will discover that truth is indeed stranger than fiction. We will look at weird, bizarre and obscure mysteries that are recent and historical. Want some strange facts? We have those too! From urban legends, news and all things fascinatingly peculiar from around the globe but staying true to our Canadian roots. So get comfy, pour yourself a generous glass of your favourite beverage, and sit back and listen … to The Absurd.

    Rod and Mel - May 2024
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Episodes
  • Dexter (not that one), So You Think You’re Dead, Niagara’s Screaming Tunnel & A Fistful of Absurd Pt 2
    Jan 8 2025

    Timothy Dexter, born in 1747, and businessman extraordinaire, was quite a dude who showed everyone just what he was made of. He was not to be underestimated as many would learn. Next we’ll look at a very strange mental condition called Cotard’s Syndrome in which the sufferer actually believes themselves to be dead. Then Mel will take us just down the road to Niagara Falls where we’ll learn about the local haunting known as the Screaming Tunnel. Lastly, Rod will regale us with another potpourri of absurdities which are funny, freaky, and frightening.

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    47 mins
  • Penis Poppers, Old World Christmas Traditions, That One Song & Christmas Toy Crazes
    Dec 25 2024

    Christmas is a time of giving, but some men get an unpleasant surprise when they give a little too hard. This is a cautionary tale, fellas. Next, Mel will tell us about some Christmas traditions from some other cultures. Then we’ll meet a couple who have setup a GoFundMe to buy the rights to a much hated Christmas song so they can remove it from existence. Lastly, we’ll look at some of the most popular Christmas toys that people lost their nog over.

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    53 mins
  • HoJo Mojo, These Are Your Eyes On Drugs, DNA WTF, Dr Amputation & Freaky Family Photos
    Dec 18 2024

    A very brief bit of coolness about Howard Johnson’s. Mel will then tell us a sad, cautionary tale about a young woman who committed a horrific case of self-harm while using crystal meth. Rod will then tell us about a bizarre turn of events when a young woman bought a DNA ancestry kit. She never could have imagined what it would show. Mel will then tell us about Dr Robert Liston, a 19th century surgeon who held the record for the fastest amputations in medical history, and often at a price. Lastly, we will look at a common, if not creepy approach to family photos in the mid 19th century.

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    49 mins

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