Explore every episode of the podcast Universe of Weirdos
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| Improve Your Personality - A 1951 PSA Review | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:25:32 | |
We are back in the Time Machine and blasting back to the 1950's once again. This time, we are improving our personalities. These tips from a 1951 instructional film will surely help us become the hippest guys and gals on the block and get us plenty of swell dames and/or fellas. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| In Training | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:28:08 | |
We are going over some really bad training videos. We have another Wendy's song, some awful KFC nonsense, and even some training how to be a real man. Get ready for some really awkward audio, but you might just learn something. It's time for some training. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Girls Beware (1979) - The Sequel | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:24:21 | |
Brother Dan is back with me to go over the sequel to the 1961 "Girls Beware" PSA. We will question the message, the relevance, and the effectiveness. We will also make fun of a lot of the really silly stuff. Don't miss this one, especially you ladies out there. Your life could depend on it. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| The Dating Game of Life | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:33:07 | |
I'm here to help your dating life! We'll go over some old audio teaching you how to flirt and we will see if there are any singles in the area that are right for you. This episode is your source for all things romance. Guaranteed to land you a significant other, or your money back! UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Boys Beware (1980) - The Sequel | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:33:13 | |
Wrapping up Pride Month the only way the Universe of Weirdos knows how. We are making fun on an anti-gay PSA from 1980. It is a sequel to the 1961 PSA of the same name, that we reviewed in a previous episode. Come listen, laugh, and make fun of this homophobic nonsense with us, as we end Pride Month in style. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Fa-Q, Buddy | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:32:11 | |
Feedback and Questions. Once again going over some of your odd inquiries and feedback to the last batch of episodes. Am I a good dad? Was I bullying the Final Fantasy cult? Which character could I soul bond with? And, of course, a nice backhanded compliment. I cover all this and more in my latest FAQ episode. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Origins of Gestures and Crudeness | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:26:21 | |
Thumbs up. Middle Finger. Telling someone to kiss your a$$. We explore the origins of all things crude, rude, and raunchy. Who was the first person to sip a D? Why do they call it a BJ when you don't blow in it? Listen, laugh, and learn something on this whacky episode of Universe of Weirdos. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Anti-Weed Ads | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:30:48 | |
Let's go over some anti-marijuana ads. They run the whole spectrum from silly to absolutely ridiculous. As always, I will judge their effectiveness and their relevancy. Put the bong down and join me on this whacky journey, where we live above the influence. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Let's Work at Wendy's | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:28:42 | |
I found some amazing training videos for Wendy's from the late 80's. Let's learn some grill skills. We also learn to serve cold and hot drinks. We never stop grooving in this wonderful episode, with incredibly dated songs. UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Hidden Darkness | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:29:34 | |
This episode, I will be reacting to a variety of clips that seem random and innocent, but they all contain a hidden darkness. Cosby talking about the dangers of drugs, Chris Benoit cutting a very creepy wrestling promo, and a prank call that has a very tragic ending. All these and plenty more on this bizarre and morbid episode. Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| The Final Fantasy VII Cult | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:29:33 | |
Back to do another cult review. This time on a much smaller, much smellier scale. This is a couple weirdos who manipulated other weirdos into paying their bills, by convincing them they are video game characters. This one gets bizarre, but don't worry, I am Cloud and I will lead you safely through this episode. Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| The Needless Lies of Hulk Hogan | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:31:36 | |
Hulkamania ran wild through the entire planet Earth. Hulk Hogan was an icon who legitimately accomplished so much. So, why did he insist on lying about so many pointless things? In this episode we go over the many lies that the Hulkster has told over the years and try to figure out why a man who is a legit legend insists on telling pointless lies to make himself look cool. Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| Battle of the A.I. Podcast Producers | 06 Jun 2026 | 00:38:02 | |
I recently found out that a podcast rival uses AI to produce every single episode of his awful show. Can I create a better podcast than his, using exclusively AI generated talking points? That answer is Yes, because I am just more entertaining than Opie in general, but here is the result of my epic Battle of AI Podcast Producers. Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| The Cringe of Sports Anthems | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:27:41 | |
Brother Dan is back with me to talk sports songs. We're gonna Shuffle, Ram It, Be a Man, and so much more. Sit back and enjoy some of the worst sports music that's ever been produced. IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Feedback and Questions: PopCon Edition | 31 May 2026 | 00:33:38 | |
Reacting to mostly feedback from our live show, but there are some great FAQs this time around. Bitter Donkey Lips fan takes a vague shot at me. Visions of the future and memories of Y2K. Lots of PopCon Live feedback. Plus, I challenge Opie to an AI Producer vs AI Producer battle. X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Please Smoke | 28 May 2026 | 00:24:21 | |
Following up our anti-smoking ads with some wild, whacky, and weird pro-smoking ads. The Flintstones try to sell us some Winstons. Salem is made with fresh air. Lucky Strike is good at a baseball game. All of these ads are incredibly inappropriate, but a lot of fun to look back on and laugh at. X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Smoking is Bad | 26 May 2026 | 00:27:13 | |
Put down that cigarette and come listen to some anti-smoking ads with me. We go over some practical ones, disgusting ones, and a few with a nice little song attached. Which ones work? Which ones don't? Come explore the weirdness of anti-smoking with me. IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Nuclear Bomb Propaganda | 24 May 2026 | 00:26:50 | |
By popular demand, I am here to react to atomic bomb propaganda from the 40's and 50's. It is thoroughly uncomfortable, and I think I say the word "creepy" about 900 times in this episode. This episode is full of misinformation and a lot of very dated understanding of incredibly deadly weapons. Remember to Duck and Cover! X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| My Final Word on Donkey Lips | 21 May 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
Michael Bower is upset that he is a lol-cow, but does nothing to change it. I have had several responses to my review of his stance on comedy, and I am here to put my final stamp on this whole Donkey Lips Saga. X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Live at Indianapolis PopCon 2026 | 19 May 2026 | 00:50:58 | |
It's the live show that I've been building up for, what seems like, months. I bring a weird assortment of questions to the convention live crowd, and get some pretty good (and sometimes no) responses. Big thank you for everyone who stopped by, everyone who participated, and anyone who will listen to this episode. It was a lot of fun and I will be there next year. X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos Email: UniverseOfWeirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Another Feedback and Questions Show | 17 May 2026 | 00:29:18 | |
A pharmacist lets us know what was in 50's weight loss pills. A former addict thinks he's cured, thanks to other drugs. Donkey Lips responded to my episode about him? Is it acceptable spend time at the casino during a national tragedy? All these and more on this return to FAQ. IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Radio Fights | 14 May 2026 | 00:37:15 | |
I'm going over some of my favorite on-air fights from days of radio past. Ron vs Fez. Kyle vs Jackie O. Some angry DJs quitting live and even a legendary R&B group breaking up and going to blows in studio. This episode has it all. I don't know how you can't be happy about that. X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| A British Vision of the Future | 11 May 2026 | 00:34:18 | |
Brother Dan is back with me to go over some vintage BBC predictions of the future. We see how kids from the 60's, 70's, and 80's envisioned the future of humanity. X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| Are Prank Calls Actually Funny? | 09 May 2026 | 00:27:43 | |
Brother Dan is back with me to check if his refrigerator is running, and to go over a few non-fake prank calls. We analyze their comedic value and try to figure out what makes us laugh at prank calls. IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Reviewing Michael "Donkey Lips" Bower and His Stance on Comedy | 07 May 2026 | 00:57:02 | |
A special episode, where I go over Michael Bower's Youtube video on his views on comedy. He discusses what he thinks is real comedy and how insults are not comedy. This is my reaction to his stance on an industry I've been in my entire life. I offer my advice to Mike and even offer my own help with his comedy endeavors. I truly hope he listens to this and takes me words to heart. X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| Last Chance to Join Heaven's Gate | 04 May 2026 | 00:31:25 | |
...before we are recycled. This is the final in the 4 part series of reacting to the Heaven's Gate Initiation Tapes. Does Marshall Applewhite make enough sense for us to want to join his weird cult? Smoke up and see if you get wasted enough to believe him! Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Commercials from the 1950s | 02 May 2026 | 00:29:51 | |
We're back in the time machine, to go over some TV commercials from the 50s. Pepsi or Coke? Yuban or Maxwell House? Which cigarette brand do doctors recommend? We've certainly evolved in the advertising world over the last 75 years. Come take a listen with me! Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| A Quick Return to Feedback and Questions | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:28:59 | |
I am back faster than usual, with another FAQ show. I've gotten a lot of listener interaction over the last month, and I need to clean out the Inbox. If you want in on one of these episodes, find me on X (JCraft247), IG (UniverseOfWeirdos), or shoot me an email at universeofweirdos@gmail.com | |||
| Nonsense from the News | 26 Apr 2026 | 00:32:38 | |
I am back with some news clips. Various weirdos from across the world of broadcasting. Anchors messing up, anchors farting, awkward celebrity interviews, and of course lots of breaking character. This one is worth your listen. Follow me on X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| Girls Beware - A Cringe Review of a 1961 PSA | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:24:14 | |
From the duo that brought you the review of "Boys Beware", Brother Dan is back to review the other half of the 1961 PSA. This time for Girls. We react to the tone deaf nature and discuss how it compares to Boys Beware. It's out-of-date and fairly irrelevant, but it's still a lot of fun to know that it exists. Follow me on X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| FAQ from YOU | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:27:49 | |
Another Feedback and Questions episode. Fah-Q! I answer questions about my pet, podcast editing, and selling my morality. I end with a listener story that I think might be a big fat lie... Lots of stuff in this one and I have enough to do another FAQ sooner rather than later, so I hope you like it! IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| The Dawn of the AI Wars | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:33:14 | |
I'm back to discuss the strange backlash of AI generated content. People seem to hate AI, even though they use it themselves every single day. I try to break down why I think that is, and even examine the nature of keyboard warrior trolls and internet curmudgeons. It's a weird thing to hate a concept that isn't going away anytime soon. IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Discussing the Nerd Life with Sean Jones Jr. | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:37:01 | |
My brother in comedy, Sean Jones Jr., joins me on this episode to discuss all things Nerd and our double live shows at Indy PopCon on Friday, May 8th. This is a pretty broad range of nerd topics, so there is surely something that satisfies your inner geek in this one. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| A Third Attempt to Join Heaven's Gate | 11 Apr 2026 | 00:34:45 | |
I continue my journey into the initiation tapes of the Heaven's Gate Cult. I try my best to listen and take Doh seriously, but he's just too dull, too silly, and too repetitive. We have one more volume of the initiation tapes to go, so thank Ti that we are almost finished. Follow me on X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| Surfing the Radio Waves | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:30:59 | |
Traveling through time, via radio. I take a listen to a large variety of radio screw-ups from all across the world, spanning decades. People always made mistakes, and they've always been funny. I'm just here to steer the time machine. IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| An Interview Review | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:32:42 | |
We're back to go over some interviews gone bad. Sports stars, movie stars, and even regular Joe's take a turn in the barrel. Sending Thots and Playas to Ronnie B, while we laugh along to people making fools of themselves. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Spring Into Feedback and Questions | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:32:47 | |
Back again with another FAQ episode. I answer all the pressing listener questions and feedback. Would I rather hang out with Goldberg or Donkey Lips? Who is Palm Beach Pete? Was I a good student? I answer all of these questions and much more. Enjoy it! Follow me on X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| Things Go Wrong When Things Go Live | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:31:07 | |
Universe of Weirdos will be Live at Indy PopCon on May 8th at 4pm. Get tickets now! I decide to address the "are you nervous?" question in the form of many clips. Sometimes, when something is live, it just throws everything off and we are here to examine those incidents. Milli Vanilli, wrestling flubs, live news, and even a rapper who freezes up. Check out this fun episode. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Ron and Fez Replay - The Nature Boy | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:28:55 | |
Continuing on our Road to Wrestlemania, we take a detour to the Satellite of Love for some of Whatley's best Nature Boy bits. Enjoy this wrestling related, blast into comedy radio past, as we enjoy some clips of our buddies. Follow me on X: JCraft247 IG: UniverseOfWeirdos | |||
| More Wrestling Reactions | 21 Mar 2026 | 00:31:19 | |
Brother Dan is back to walk that aisle with me, this week, and listen to some listener-suggested wrestling audio. We visit a lot of the classic guys in this one. Hogan, Warrior, Jake the Snake, Macho Man, Iron Sheik, and more. Some are a great, a few are duds, but our reactions are genuine and fun. Be sure to listen and spread the love. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| The Bracketeer - A Planet W Crossover | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:29:04 | |
For the first time, my two podcast worlds collide. I'm bringing you a March Madness bracket special, where I give you my picks for the Women's NCAA tournament by picking which city is the worst to advance. I roast the South a little more than they deserve, and I confuse what crappy city Notre Dame is in, but this is still a fun one that's worth a listen. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| The AI Producer is Improving | 15 Mar 2026 | 00:20:37 | |
I'm back with a massive, throbbing headache, and an AI producer to rely on for content. The topic suggestions have improved from the previous AI Producer shows and we even got a couple of pretty good talking points out of it. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| A Wrestling Promo Reaction Show | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:29:40 | |
Brother Dan is back to walk me to the ring, on our road to Wrestlemania and return to our wrestling roots. We react to a lot of famous wrestling promo fails and have a great time doing it. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Origins of Celebrity Urban Legends | 07 Mar 2026 | 00:22:42 | |
We're discussing schoolyard stuff today. Did Rod Stewart get his stomach pumped? Does Richard Gere have a thing for gerbils? Does Jamie Lee Curtis have both? We go over all the big, silly, celebrity rumors and trace where the nonsense started. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Feedback of Love | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:32:59 | |
I'm back with another Valentine's hangover for the FAQ. Lots of love, dating, and alpha male related feedback and questions in this one. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X : JCraft247 | |||
| Continuing the Initiation Into Heavens Gate | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:29:56 | |
I'm back (and baked) to continue our initiation into the Heavens Gate cult. I light up and react to more of the Initiation Tape and decide whether we are all eligible to shed our human vehicles or not. Prepare for some hilarious questioning of the message, and to determine if you are one of the three types of people that can enter the Kingdom of Heaven, according to this weirdo's rules. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| A Celebrity Outtakes Victory Lap | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:30:06 | |
I won a frivolous copyright claim and I am here to gloat. If someone wants to stop me from reacting to celebrity outtakes... I am going to keep doing it! I react to to Shatner, Barry White, and more in this episode of celebrities screwing up on the radio. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| The Appliance Salesman | 21 Feb 2026 | 00:24:02 | |
J.Craft is back, not as a podcaster, but an appliance salesman educating you on new modern conveniences such as dishwashers and electric ovens. I go over some 1940's GE commercials, when they originally needed to educate the public on the invention of the dishwasher. Expect misogyny and outdated silliness. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| A Very Bitter FAQ | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:32:47 | |
I decide to react to some "negative" feedback, including an anonymous EDM DJ trying to sabotage my podcast. We still keep it light and fun, as I discuss influencer boxing, Winter Olympics, and more. Follow me on IG: UniverseOfWeirdos X: JCraft247 | |||
| Dating in the 1950s | 14 Feb 2026 | 00:28:28 | |
In this Valentine's Day special, I react to the 1952 PSA "Date Etiquette" and examine how people went on dates in the 50s. Be prepared for outrage over 50s restaurant prices, and beverage choices for dinner. Be sure to spread the love of Universe of Weirdos with everyone you know!
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