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Dive into the world where the peculiar, the bizarre, and the downright hilarious take center stage. “The Absurdists,” hosted by Marlo Anderson and Brandi Mastrud, explores the strangest laws, the most unusual facts, and the most outlandish stories from around the globe and across history. (Seasons 1 and 2 featured Marlo alongside original co-host Mary Murphy.)
Weekly episodes where absurdity reigns supreme. Listen as Marlo and Brandi dissect a medley of oddities, from mind-boggling laws to societal quirks that defy logic.
Engage with us through live sessions, quizzes, and polls that make you part of the absurdity.
Deep dives into the topics discussed on the show, extended articles, and exclusive online-only content.
Submit your own stories of the absurd, suggest episode topics, and join the conversation.
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Occasional visits from experts in bizarre fields and discussions with those who have had peculiar encounters.
Show your love for the absurd with our range of T-shirts, stickers, and more, each featuring iconic moments and quotes from our episodes.
Two friends with a deeply suspicious enthusiasm for the world’s strangest stories. They dig up the laws, facts, and oddities you didn’t know you needed. Season 3 welcomes Brandi Mastrud, a North Dakota content creator, small-business owner and enthusiastic oversharer, to the table.
Tech founder. Strange-fact whisperer.
Co-host. Professional oversharer.
Before Brandi pulled up a chair, Mary Murphy co-hosted the first two seasons with Marlo: two seasons of strange laws, suspicious facts, and stories that had no business being true. Mary closed out Season 2 by welcoming Brandi in a get-to-know-the-new-co-host finale, and every one of those episodes is still here.
Tech founder. Strange-fact whisperer.
Co-host, Seasons 1 & 2. Curator of the absurd.
A rotating selection of real weird things that have stayed with us.
“In Switzerland, it is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 PM in many apartment buildings.”
— Mary
“There is a town in Texas literally named Earth. Population 1,065. None of them have been to Earth.”
— Marlo
“Bananas are berries. Strawberries are not.”
— Mary
“Octopuses have three hearts and nine brains. They are basically a very moist committee.”
— Marlo
“The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes — Britain vs. Zanzibar, 1896.”
— Mary
“Honey never spoils. Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs that was still edible.”
— Marlo
