Episodes

Monday Jul 21, 2025
Renegades Rule
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Welcome back to another intriguing episode of West of Knowhere, where we dive deep into a myriad of captivating topics. We kick off with discussions about legendary quarterback Tom Brady and the swirling rumors regarding his alleged plastic surgery.
Next, we shift gears to unveil the bizarre circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Annabelle the Conjuring doll's handler. Could there be more to this chilling tale?
The episode takes a dramatic turn with a focus on the new DOJ drama involving Epstein. Are the promised revelations ever going to come to light, or will they continue to elude us?
Additionally, prepare for some thrilling stories as we discuss a woman from Thailand who is entangled in a multimillion-dollar blackmail scandal involving Buddhist monks.
And for a touch of wilderness, we explore the curious case of a moose that's been wreaking havoc on a hiking trail in New York.
To wrap it up, we delve into an ethical dilemma in this week's "Am I the Asshole" segment, questioning whether one should feel guilty for not wanting to care for a sibling.
Join us for all this and more in an episode packed with curiosity, mystery, and a little humor.
- https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ceo-caught-coldplay-concert-kiss-cam-stays-silent-wave-hoax-statements-circulate-online
- https://apnews.com/article/trump-jeffrey-epstein-grand-jury-justice-department-ece8a837f9bd179771f801a765e242e4
- https://www.lbc.co.uk/usa/jeffrey-epstein-prison-footage/
- https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/maurene-comey-daughter-james-comey-fired-sean-combs-ghislaine-maxwell-rcna219236
- https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/17/entertainment/annabelle-doll-not-present-dan-rivera
- https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/paranormal-investigator-annabelle-doll-handler-dan-rivera-dies-while-tour-with-doll/BYJNHDUW7NHFTJJEBY5Q343TDI/
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/thai-police-arrest-woman-who-allegedly-seduced-and-blackmailed-buddhist-monks/

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Only in Quebec
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
This week on West of Knowhere, Levi and Shane dive into a whirlwind of bizarre happenings. From questioning when Tom Brady should finally call it quits, to a shocking ambush in Idaho involving a shooter and firefighters, the duo keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Meanwhile, a hotel in China ends the use of red pandas as alarms, and a man dressed as Scooby-Doo creates chaos during a gas station robbery in Alabama. A Minnesota bear gets a shiny new titanium tooth, while two UK bears escape and gorge themselves on honey before dozing off.
- about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Ftechnology%2F2025%2Fjun%2F24%2Fjeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-change-wedding-reception-location-in-venice-after-threatened-protest
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/liver-king-arrested-threatening-joe-rogan-rcna215004
- https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/china-hotel-red-panda-wake-up-lehe-ledu-liangjiang-b2774649.html
- https://apnews.com/article/coeur-dalene-idaho-shooting-57e4143642c5a0e98d134051a7147a89?taid=6861cccf7f1df100015e9865
- https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/jun/30/suspect-in-idaho-firefighter-killings-identified-a/
- https://apnews.com/article/coeur-dalene-idaho-shooting-57e4143642c5a0e98d134051a7147a89
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bears-escape-wildlife-park-enclosure-eat-honey-fall-asleep/
- https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/jinkies-duncanville-burglary-suspect-clad-scooby-doo-costume
- https://apnews.com/article/zoo-bear-new-tooth-minnesota-3ab655df55af846ec673a97c09123902
- about:reader?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Ftvshowbiz%2Farticle-14856555%2Ftom-brady-sydney-sweeney-romance-rumors-jeff-bezos-lauren-sanchez-wedding.html
In the "Am I the Asshole" segment, the ethics of allowing a daughter to lock her door amidst family tensions are explored. With listener comments and another round of movie trivia, Levi and Shane ensure there's never a dull moment.

Monday Jun 23, 2025
You're Fired!
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
This week on West of Knowhere, join Levi and Shane as they dive into a whirlwind of current events and amusing anecdotes. From the United States' controversial strikes on Iran's nuclear sites to the renaming of military bases for troop morale, there's no shortage of government intrigue.
The hosts delve into the implications of the VA's new policy allowing doctors to refuse patients based on political beliefs and explore the evolving world of streaming with Netflix's upcoming broadcast channels.
In personal tales, hear about a man's unexpected obsession with his AI chatbot and a woman's bizarre jail-inducing marriage behind her partner's back. Finally, a hilarious "Am I the Asshole" segment questions the ethics of faking firings to handle temperamental customers. It's a mix of serious discussions and light-hearted fun you won't want to miss!
- https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-war-nuclear-talks-geneva-news-06-21-2025-a7b0cdaba28b5817467ccf712d214579
- https://kyivindependent.com/russia-condemns-us-strikes-on-its-ally-iran/
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/hegseth-says-renaming-military-bases-185942522.html?guccounter=1
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/16/va-doctors-refuse-treat-patients
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/netflix-will-start-showing-traditional-broadcast-channels-next-summer/
- https://www.techspot.com/news/108388-man-falls-ai-chatbot-created-proposes-while-partner.html
- https://www.klfy.com/national/texas-woman-arrested-wedding-scam/

Monday Jun 16, 2025
Dad Joke
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
This week's episode covers a wide range of pressing topics and intriguing stories. We begin with the political unrest surrounding ICE protests and the associated riots, discussing the complexities of immigration and the tensions between Israel and Iran involving missile exchanges. The episode sheds light on a failed Florida bill that aimed to enable child labor as a solution to offset immigrant labor, highlighting the legislative challenges and societal ramifications.
In lighter segments, we explore cultural critiques, including the backlash over Disney's new live-action adaptations, particularly focusing on the controversial changes in the "Lilo and Stitch" movie. The hosts also humorously tackle a personal challenge involving movie trivia, and delve into a light-hearted debate regarding the appropriateness of dad jokes in family dynamics.
The episode balances serious discussions with entertainment news, offering listeners a comprehensive look at both global issues and local controversies. Special thanks to the supporters and contributors mentioned throughout the show.
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/11/la-police-shoot-woman-point-blank
- https://apnews.com/article/iran-explosions-israel-tehran-00234a06e5128a8aceb406b140297299
- https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/ice-club-world-cup-soccer-immigration-rcna212942
- https://www.npr.org/2025/06/02/nx-s1-5417994/former-doge-engineer-shares-his-experience-working-for-the-cost-cutting-unit
- https://www.newsweek.com/florida-plan-replace-migrant-workers-children-falls-apart-2068584

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Star Wars Espionage
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
This week on West of Knowhere, we dive deep into a chaos-filled episode where international tensions and eccentric stories intertwine. We discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, highlighting Ukraine's strategic military moves. The episode also covers Elon Musk's unexpected exit from D.C., and the peculiar public antics of RFK Jr. as he advocates raw milk consumption, raising eyebrows and health concerns.
In the realm of the bizarre, Sidney Sweeney's collaboration with Dr. Squatch has led to the creation of a bathwater-infused soap, provoking curiosity and surprise among fans. Furthermore, we delve into the revelation of the CIA running a Star Wars fan site for covert activities, showcasing an unprecedented approach to intelligence communications.
The episode also touches on a terror attack in Colorado, reflecting increasing geopolitical tensions on U.S. soil, and the peculiar incident of an airline steward exposed to suspicion after a mid-flight, drug-fueled escapade.
Lastly, our 'Am I the Asshole' segment contemplates the ethics of a roommate's unconventional method to teach a lesson about privacy. Join us for a week of eye-opening discussions, unpredictable news stories, and a dose of humor.
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Military/comments/1l0oygs/today_the_security_service_of_ukraine_destroyed/
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-ketamine-drugs-doge-trump-b2760813.html
- https://www.notus.org/health-science/make-america-healthy-again-report-citation-errors
- https://www.masslive.com/politics/2025/05/rfk-jr-slammed-raw-milk-shots-with-podcast-host-in-the-white-house.html
- https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/sydney-sweeney-soap-bathwater-dr-squatch-b2760489.html
- https://en.as.com/latest_news/it-wasnt-just-for-fans-star-wars-website-seemingly-used-by-the-cia-to-talk-to-its-informants-n/
- https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-investigating-targeted-terror-attack-boulder-colorado-director-says-2025-06-01/
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/british-airways-flight-steward-drugs-b2761552.html

Monday May 26, 2025
John Wilkes Booth is under my bed
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Shane and Levi talk about North Korea’s warship falling off of drydock, Marjorie Taylor-Greene argues with Twitter’s AI bot, a Kansas mom sues porn companies after son visits despite law, a 3 year old girl fears John Wilkes Booth is under her bed, a woman injured in a screening of Final Destination when the roof collapses, can Levi guess a movie based on actors alone and in this week’s AITA, is it really that bad if your girlfriend gets rid of your project car?
- https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/new-north-korean-warship-damaged-launch-ceremony-leader-kim-looks-rcna208425
- https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-grok-x-ai-fight-2076545
- https://www.kake.com/home/kansas-parent-sues-4-porn-sites-that-her-son-visited-despite-age-verification-law/article_4e18432c-13d5-4c5a-a619-181b61dc6c44.html
- https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2025/05/girl-3-fears-john-wilkes-booth-after-fords-theatre-visit.html
- https://blazetrends.com/woman-injured-in-cinema-ceiling-collapse-during-final-destination-screening/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqeng9d20go

Monday May 19, 2025
Pretty Petty
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
This week on West of Knowhere, we delve into a medley of peculiar and unexpected stories. We kick off with the intriguing news of Qatar offering a $400 million airplane to the United States as a potential temporary Air Force One. The episode takes a wild turn as we propose a reality TV concept where contestants vie for U.S. citizenship and discuss the Supreme Court's pushback on the Trump administration's immigration policies.
We transition into the digital realm with a discussion on AI and copyright issues, including the unexpected firing of the U.S. Copyright Office Director. Meanwhile, in Argentina, a shocking discovery of 80 boxes of Nazi materials is unearthed in their Supreme Court's basement, leaving us pondering the past.
In other news, we recount the unfortunate tale of a man killed while fighting a kangaroo, the mysterious burning of a Louisiana plantation house, and dive into the docuseries about Barney the Purple Dinosaur titled "I Love You, You Hate Me." Lastly, we explore social dilemmas with a double "Am I the Asshole" segment, debating the ethics of changing someone else's baby's diaper and the complexities of familial obligations in wedding participation.
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/11/politics/trump-luxury-jet-qatar-air-force-one
- https://www.newsweek.com/dhs-reality-tv-show-migrants-compete-citizenship-2073094
- https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/16/supreme-court-alien-enemies-venezuela-deportation.html
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/12/us_copyright_office_ai_copyright/
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-fires-director-of-u-s-copyright-office-shira-perlmutter-sources/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/argentina-supreme-court-nazi-materials-1.7532480
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/man-died-kangaroo-fight-south-carolina-zoo
- https://abcnews.go.com/US/nottoway-historic-louisiana-plantation-destroyed-massive-fire/story?id=121876986

Monday May 12, 2025
Summon the Gender
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Welcome back to another wild episode of 'West of Knowhere' with Levi and Shane, where we dive into bizarre and incredible stories making headlines. This week, we discuss the unexpected fall of a jet from the USS Truman, the intriguing appointment of a new American Pope, and a Nebraska man's unusual lightsaber attack on a neighbor's child. There's also the gripping story of a woman missing since 1962 found alive, and a dramatic tourist encounter with a crocodile in a zoo.
We delve into the peculiar mishap at the Coliseum, a funeral home director's alarming scam involving pet remains, and the intriguing controversy surrounding the firing of the Librarian of Congress. Plus, we tackle a quirky 'Am I the Asshole?' segment about a gray cake at a gender reveal party.
Join us for these stories, listener comments, and a dash of humor as we break down the strangest happenings from around the world.
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/rcna205266
- https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-man-aidan-white-facing-two-felonies-for-allegedly-attacking-neighbor-7-year-old-with-lightsaber/64705501
- https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/may/09/pope-leo-xiv-watched-conclave-movie
- https://www.wtrf.com/top-stories/pennsylvania-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-pooping-on-car-in-viral-road-rage-incident/
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/04/wisconsin-woman-missing-found
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/american-tourist-climbs-over-fence-055248475.html
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/tourist-bitten-crocodile-while-taking-235533944.html
- https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-directs-bureau-prisons-reopen-alcatraz-2025-05-04/
- https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/trump-announces-100-tariff-movies-produced-outside-us-2025-05-04/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77n2yykzrjo
- https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/white-house-reveals-reason-behind-1142180

Monday May 05, 2025
The Ultimate Debate
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this week's episode of West of Knowhere, Levi and Shane take a dive into some of the wildest recent stories. They discuss the viral social media debate about who would win: 100 men or one silverback gorilla, and the circumstances surrounding a U.S. fighter jet that fell off a carrier. Also, they explore some bizarre Florida tales, including a man who managed to maintain three marriages across different counties and another causing havoc at open houses.
The guys also reflect on the NFL draft, surprising fentanyl seizure numbers, and the decision to cut Narcan funding. In a heartfelt segment, they discuss a potentially controversial 'Am I the Asshole' scenario involving a father deciding to use his late son's college fund to fulfill a humorous pact.
Finally, listen for special shoutouts to the show's Patreon supporters who keep the podcast thriving. Tune in for laughs, insights, and quirky stories that'll leave you entertained until next time.
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/28/politics/us-navy-jet-overboard/index.html
- https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/poll-100-humans-vs-a-gorilla-who-wins-experts-weigh-in-on-viral-debate
- https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44953900/2025-nfl-rookie-year-candidates-early-rankings-predictions-ward-jeanty-hunter-carter
- https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/1kd0jcb/us_attorney_general_pam_bondi_claiming_that_trump/
- https://www.latintimes.com/rfk-jr-end-godsend-narcan-program-that-helped-reduce-overdose-deaths-despite-his-past-heroin-581846
- https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/realtors-man-touching-women-feet-house-showings/67-c2ff4c66-d9d8-4286-b42d-3242c6b50d63
- https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/florida-man-arrested-for-having-3-wives-in-3-different-counties

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Joke Time-Bombs
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
This episode dives into a wide range of unexpected topics from the U.S.'s controversial deportation activities involving El Salvador, and discussions on due process. The hosts also explore bizarre incidents like another group chat leak and a rare rabbit strike on an airplane engine.
The chaos continues with a bomb threat made to a cruise ship over a pet sitting dispute, and quirky mishaps like using nail glue instead of eye drops. The hosts don't shy away from discussing the surreal experience of getting trapped in quicksand.
- https://www.reuters.com/world/us/defense-chief-hegseth-shared-war-plans-second-signal-chat-nyt-reports-2025-04-20/
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/rcna201136
- https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/05/concord-mom-glues-eye-shut-after-mistaking-nail-glue-for-eye-drops/
- https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/carnival-corp-cruise-bomb-threat-michigan-b2733428.html
- https://www.mlive.com/environment/2025/04/quicksand-swallows-man-at-michigan-beach-near-harbor-dredging.html?ICID=ref_fark
- https://abcnews.go.com/US/united-airlines-flight-rabbit-strike-engine-fire/story?id=120873872
In this week's "Emma the Asshole" segment, the moral implications of tweaking personal life details for comedic effect are scrutinized., raising questions about trust and humor in relationships. Special thanks to their engaging community of listeners and contributors, who infuse life into every discussion.