What if everything we’ve been told about happiness is wrong? So wrong that it’s making us miserable? On this episode, I chat with Stephanie Harrison, an expert in the science of happiness and the creator of the New Happy philosophy. Stephanie's journey began when she realized that having everything she ever wanted still left her feeling deeply unha…

When Isaiah Caravalho met Valerie, a beat cop who worked in the same precinct as his step father, she was everything he wanted. She was beautiful, had a career, and had a daughter who loved him. Oh… and some very intense jealousy issues. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @stran…

How do we navigate change that’s unexpected? This is a question that I’ve found a lot of people are struggling with today. Change is inevitable, whether it's in our personal lives, careers, or society at large. It's like that surprise guest who shows up uninvited when you least expect it… and is here to stay. While we can't always control change, w…

Part four of Casey’s coverage of the Chad Daybell trial. Today we learn about all sorts of things and hear from all sorts of sassy people. We would also like to ask Judge Boyce not to hold us in contempt and wonder if you know that Garth brought Tammy a Quarter Pounder and fries. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/str…

Are people better off because you’re leading them? That’s the number one question that leadership expert John Maxwell says you need to ask as a leader. John is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach and speaker whose passion is to develop leaders at all levels. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team and EQUIP, a…

Part three of Casey’s coverage of the Chad Daybell trial. We’re keeping up pretty well and Casey turns this into almost a telenovela of sassy judges and courtroom daddies. We are still working through to the prosecution's witnesses and it’s been a lot. Again, we really suggest that you go back and refresh with the episodes covering Lori’s case for …

Part two of Casey’s coverage of the Chad Daybell trial. We may be a little behind, but Casey’s keeping us up to date and referencing back to the coverage of the case and Lori’s trial a year ago. So, if you like us and you’ve been interested in more about these cancerous humans, we love to have you! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patre…

Have you ever noticed how achievement and fulfillment can get mixed up? On my first solo episode of the podcast, I talk about how I learned this lesson the hard way (Enneagram Type 3 over here!). While you can have both, it’s important not to confuse them. Achievement centers on tangible outcomes, but it’s often temporary and can get addicting. Ful…

What if taking control of your health was easier than you thought? Today’s guest Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. In her new book Good Energy, she explains why nearly every health problem we face can be explained b…

Remember back about a year ago? Almost exactly actually, Casey dove into the wild, terrible trial of Lori Vallow. Well, now Chad Daybell, her partner in the crimes (and a few more) is starting his trial and Casey is here with some details. If you want a refresher on Lori’s case you can check out Casey’s four part series starting in episode 153. Ema…

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is a rising star in the world of college football. With the Fighting Irish positioned for success in his third season as head coach, Marcus reflects on his leadership journey-- from standout player to NFL hopeful to college coach. In this episode, we talk about facing adversity, seizing opportunities, and le…

What’s the number one rule of Appalachia? Listen to this episode and you’ll find out. Casey and Roya go back to their roots in the mountain range known for strange occurrences and mysteries. Roya leads this episode though, talking about some of the lesser known cryptids, legends and general spooky shit from different areas of the range. If you want…

What do guano, rocks, and Ernest Hemingway all have in common? Let us introduce you to Lester Hemingway. Writer, explorer, adventurer, island owner? What even is an island? This is a pretty fun episode where Roya got boozed up early on so please come, and enjoy! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow…

Robin Sharma is one of the top leadership and personal growth experts in the world. He’s mentored billionaires, superstar athletes, world class entrepreneurs and world leaders. His #1 international bestsellers, including The 5AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, and The Leader Who Had No Title, have sold millions of copies and made Robin one of …

After landing her dream job on the TODAY Show and establishing herself as a well-respected anchor, Tamron Hall was replaced and offered a diminished role with the network. Undeterred, she chose to bet on herself, walking away to write her next chapter on her own terms. Today, she hosts the acclaimed talk show "Tamron Hall," now in its fifth season,…

In this episode, Roya covers Carol Christie, an extremely inspiring survivor and escapee from a polygamist cult in Canada. We go over how she got involved, how she was abused, how she recovered, and how she got revenge. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_podcast…

What’s the weirdest way someone could be tested to see if god is on their side? Dipping your hands in hot oil? Surviving a cobra bite? Perhaps by eating several raisins worth of bread and cheese and not choking? Casey covers all the variety of ways that people tried to test to see if god was on the side of those who were on trial for crimes. The ou…

Your perspective on life can be your power or your prison. It can serve your anxiety, your stress, and your depression, or it can support your peace, your courage, and your growth. Trent Shelton is a mindset expert and one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. When his NFL dream ended abruptly, Trent began recording 2-minute videos of …

Jeepers Creepers, Where’d You Get Those Peepers is something you’ll definitely be asking yourself after you look at a picture of Dennis DePue, a violent bully whose crime had a lasting effect in shaping the first scene of Jeepers Creepers. His whole family were made to be his victims, finally culminating in a very unfortunate morning with his ex-wi…

It was the dancing plague, blood and priests, only 15(18). This is not what Dancing Queen was about (probably), but there was a woman who started dancing and couldn’t stop and she caused a craze that hit the whole village. We talk about (historical) facts, possible legends, divine causes and actual theories. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail…

What would your life look like if you stopped playing it small? If you pursued your dreams wholeheartedly? Savannah Guthrie is one of the biggest names in television and she’s reached that level of success because she’s not afraid to take risks. Savannah is the co-anchor of TODAY, NBC News’ chief legal correspondent and a primary anchor for the net…

Was her sentence justified? Help us decide. Today Roya is covering the patreon chosen subject ‘She Wants Revenge’ as we talk about Penny Jackson and how she might just be the most quotable killer we have covered on this podcast (though Casey and I quote Denny Rader a lot ‘Oh Anna, why did you not appear?’). Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.…

Did you know that Japan had their own version of the Red Sox? Well, they do, but their losing streak may be able to be blamed on… a fast food mascot? You’ll have to stick around and hear what Casey has to say! Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG at: @strange_unusual_podcast Twitter: …

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them. But what does that really look like? And how can we set, communicate and stick to them? Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist, sought-after relationship expert and the author of the bestselling book Set Boundaries, Find Peace. Her new book, Drama Free and the accompanying The Drama Free Wor…

So, it was the runner up for the poll and Roya thought it would be fun to cover two episodes from the poll. In honor of Valentine’s day, we’re talking about Henri Landru, The Bluebeard of Gambais. He’s a real piece of work that will make you maybe be a little relieved to not be in a relationship, or maybe give you pause when a proposal seems too go…

Abolitionists. The Gold Rush. Racism. Black Excellence. Casey tells us about the incredible life led by Mary Ellen Pleasant, a Black female abolitionist who moved out to California in search of fortune. Fortune that she definitely found. She was pretty incredible and we hope that everyone walks away with a new baddie to respect. Email us at: Strang…

Are you a net giver or a net taker? Chris Anderson says this is the most powerful moral question we can ask ourselves. As head of TED, Chris has overseen the transformation of TED from an annual conference into a global beacon of ideas by giving away talks online, allowing millions access to free learning. Now he’s ready to share his own “idea wort…

Did you grow up with a family that was very attached to your local weather people? Well, that was the case for a lot of people in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania in the 90s to 00s with Marisa Burke. She was the area’s It Girl news anchor whose romance with Mark Kandel took the whole viewing area by storm. But the romance wouldn’t las…

What do witches, Hitler and Aleister Crowley all have in common? Potentially one very particular ritual. Casey takes us back to World War II where a coven of witches gathered together to tell Hitler he couldn’t come. The crazy thing? It didn’t not work. But who actually did it? Did it even happen? You decide Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail…

Fulfillment doesn’t come from isolated peak experiences, but rather from many consistent good days. So how do we sustain performance, while avoiding burnout and maintaining balance? Daniel Goleman is a Harvard-trained psychologist and author of the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence, which transformed how we think about success and leadership.…

Was it murder? Was there a ghost? What even is incest really? All that more explored in this strange ghost story, where Casey takes us back to England, 1792, where Dick on Cock Lane got his life all stirred up by the possibility of a ghost haunting his daughter. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow…

We know that you heard from Roya last, but this case was important so we wanted to interrupt our previously established episodes to get this in here while it’s super relevant. Earlier this year, an injustice was done in Florida (shocker) and there may be some time to help make a difference. If you would be so kind to take a few seconds to sign this…

One in three Americans are trying to drink less alcohol in 2023, reflecting a growing trend in the sober curious movement. Do you want to cut back or stop drinking, but don’t know where to start? This conversation with Annie Grace will give you the tools to make a change. Annie is the founder of This Naked Mind, a program that’s helped millions of …

How would your life be different if you started asking yourself: What’s possible? Johnny Agar was born with cerebral palsy, a muscle disorder that makes it difficult to walk and talk. From an early age, Johnny’s parents Becki and Jeff taught him that no obstacle was insurmountable and Johnny exemplifies this by willing himself to become the athlete…

What does it take to step into the shoes of a legend and write your own legacy? At age 33, Jon Scheyer was named the new men’s basketball coach at Duke University, taking over one of college basketball’s biggest jobs from coaching legend Mike Krzyzewski. Now in his second season at the helm, he’s one of the youngest head coaches in college basketba…