Dead Piett Society

Al & Kitty are back, a little later than expected, with more weird tales. This week their stories involve cats, toilets, guns, Annie Lennox & Morgan Freeman. Plus there’s also talk of the Donnie J. Trump burger, umbrellas on buses, the weird lives of our listeners, and Baby Driver & Spider-Man get our mini-review treatment. This Week’s Stories: US woman shot her boyfriend just to get YouTube views – link Annie Lennox shares cold email that sums up being a musician in 2017 – link Man investigating high water bill discovers cat flushing the toilet – link This guy managed to troll the internet for a week in the most subtle way – link Man fools everyone into thinking he’s Morgan Freeman on Magaluf stag weekend – and it pays off – link Bonus Story: “I’m addicted to Jose Mourinho”: Gran with 20 tattoos of Special One admits she’d cheat on husband with him – link

The gang are back for Season 4! I say gang, but this week it’s just Al & Kitty; here to give you the weirdest news of the week. It’s all coin-tossing, duck quacking, Rice Krispie shooting fun. Plus there’s talk of talking toilets, vampires in the royal family, Mad Men, The Mummy and the Emu War.   THIS WEEKS STORIES Car horns should be replaced by duck quacks – link Woman delays flight with ‘lucky’ coin-throw – link California man believed dead is alive – family buries wrong person after mistake by coroner’s office – link Man used shotgun shell full of Rice Krispies to shoot victim – link This man had the chip from his travel card implanted under his skin – link BONUS STORY Sun-worshippers rub Coca-Cola over their bodies in dangerous quest for tan – link

AKA I feel like this whole podcast has been quite awkward This week Al & Kitty are recording from their sofa as they discuss Al’s new glasses, the worst corner ever taken, headaches and all the usual weird news; which leads to the discussion of surgical procedures carried out by the X-Men. Plus a new feature, Firsts, where this week the duo discuss their first ever Park Run that they did last weekend. THE WEIRD WEEK THAT WAS Chinese man ‘marries’ robot he built himself – LINK Police Seek Help IDing Woman Found Wet, Claiming To Be Mermaid – LINK Brighton Half Marathon organiser forced to apologise after course found to be ‘146 metres too short’ – LINK This person has a wild conspiracy theory that Australia doesn’t really exist – LINK Philippine clinic uses Wolverine to sell circumcisions – LINK BONUS STORY Trump forgets to sign executive orders at executive order signing ceremony – LINK To vote for your favourite news story of the week click here!  

This past weekend the team took part in the 36 hour live podcasting event, the Southampton SuperPod! Listen back to our slot, recorded in front of a live studio audience, with all the usual features plus Kitty telling jokes by children, Ed telling his most favourite joke and a game of Obama Llama that pitted the team against audience members! THE WEIRD WEEK THAT WAS Wiping out crime: face-scanners placed in public toilet to tackle loo roll theft British tampons and nappies set to fuel power stations Cop pulls over Google self-driving car, finds no driver to ticket Prosecco-flavored nail polish is now available Trump threatens legal action against 17-year-old teen behind cat parody website Worst gameshow fail ever? Wheel of Fortune contestant blows answer despite needing just one letter

Al & Kitty discuss their Pointless TV appearance, Kitty’s 30th birthday, otters, goldfish, 4DX Skull Island, the Big Bang Theory and much more. Kitty even got some fan mail! Plus, is that a story about them in The Weird Week That Was!? THE WEIRD WEEK THAT WAS Dutch man told to remove 80 goldfish from canal – link Pointless presenters shock with explicit sex chat – link 1 – link 2 Lawyer’s pants burst into flames as he defends arsonist – LINK Shoppers left stunned after disoriented OTTER strolls into Tesco store – link Glitch in the Matrix shows several sisters at Seven Sisters station – link BONUS STORY Dubai firm to build world’s first 3D printed skyscraper – link

Kitty wants to lick a Nintendo Switch cartridge, is still buzzing from playing with otters and has had problems on the busses. Al’s discussing his enjoyment of Logan & Lego Batman and his love of Fire Pro Wrestling. Plus they discuss the weirdest news stories of the week, the latest geek film & TV casting news and more! THE WEIRD WEEK THAT WAS In ‘Walden’ Video Game, the Challenge Is Stillness – link Standing on an escalator is quicker than walking up one – here’s why – link Man dies trying to switch off motorway billboard showing porn – link Neighbours put up Christmas lights after elderly man sent ‘bullying’ letter – link Russian ‘flower rentals’ for International Women’s Day – link BONUS STORY Donald Trump launches Irish ‘Make America Great Again’ hat – with one huge mistake – link

JP is back in the building, joining Al & Kitty as they talk about Pancakes, Lemon trees, Rocket League, bad linesmen and Nicole Kidman’s fingers as well as discussing all the latest geek news in the return of the Geekblast! THE WEIRD WEEK THAT WAS Spell in police cell delights 99-year-old woman – link Japanese man stabs himself to get out of work – link This Dude Is Going to Eat a Photo of Jason Segel Every Day Until Jason Segel Eats a Photo of Him – link Londoner accidentally gets Uber to Croydon, via Bristol – link The Oscars may be proof we are living in the Matrix – link BONUS STORY Man’s disastrous pizza topping is making people very uncomfortable – link

This week it’s a trio as Al, Ed & Kitty discuss everything from the Matrix (and how we’re living in it) to being buried alive. Plus find out why Al was in the local paper and when Kitty & Al will be on TV, yes we have our Pointless date! THE WEIRD WEEK THAT WAS Teenager wakes up suddenly on his way to his own funeral – link US student grades his ex-girlfriend’s apology letter and posts it on Twitter – link Builder accidentally fires nail gun into his own penis and gives himself an eye-watering injury – link Woman with rare condition always smells like fish – link Arizona woman keeps 85-year-old cookie as family heirloom – link BONUS STORY KELLOGG’S UNVEILS POP-TARTS PIZZA, TACOS AT NYC CAFE – LINK

This week our husband & wife duo are preparing for Valentines Day by discussing Meatloaf Hoagies, Wembley, Otters, Lion, John Wick and the weirdness that has been last weeks news.  Pepper spray on a toilet roll? Cocaine in Nesquik? Crashing your own funeral? Find out all about these oddities in The Weird Week That Was! The Weird Week That Was Wife crashes her own funeral, horrifying her husband, who had paid to have her killed – link Fed-up girlfriend soaks toilet roll in pepper spray to get revenge on prankster partner – link Man sues supermarket after finding cocaine in his Nesquik – link Man Creates Tinder-Like Dating App Where He’s the Only Guy Available – link Newspaper uses photo of Alec Baldwin on ‘SNL’ instead of Trump – link   Bonus Story Florida Man Says He Stole $7 Billion Because Jesus Wants Him To Be Wealthy – link

  This week Al & Kitty are podcasting from their sofa, join them as they discuss work commute issues, Oscar nominations, Al’s fussy eating habits,  and the usual Weird Week That Was stories. The Weird Week That Was Pointless host Alexander Armstrong stunned when he’s revealed as the ‘pointless’ answer – link Kansas man who said he prefers jail to living with wife pleads guilty to bank robbery – link Woman forced to give up home and job to live in a shed as she’s allergic to WiFi – link Cancer Survivor Takes Her Amputated Foot On Many Adventures With Hilarious Instagram Account – link THOUSANDS of red Skittles that spilled onto Dodge County highway were intended to be fed to cows – link Bonus Story China city unveils parking spaces for toilet breaks – link

AKA: We should’ve been sponsored by Vin Diesel Kitty, Ed & Al return for the first episode of 2017, discussing fancy dress, Patrick Clifton, smart homes, mugs and some of the films they’ve watched lately. Plus they play a game of Obama Lama, Al & Kitty’s new favourite board game. And to top it all off, five of the weirdest news stories from the past week, which will be crowned story of the week? The Weird Week That Was Man jailed for three days after police thought his cat litter was crystal meth – link Grandma accidentally prays to Elrond from Lord of the Rings – link TV anchor says live on-air ‘Alexa, order me a dollhouse’ – guess what happens next – link Could your fingerprints be stolen from your peace sign? – link Girl Held At Gunpoint Refused To Give Up Chicken McNugget, Police Say – link Bonus Story: Happy couples who post slushy stuff on Facebook all the time ‘probably hate each other’ – link

Al, Kitty & JP discuss the best and worst Christmas films & songs, what their plans are for the festive season as well as looking at some very Christmassy weird news! The Weird Christmas Week That Was Women spend three months over their lifetime shopping for Christmas, study reveals – link Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop asks job applicants to dance – link Co-op has taken crisps to a whole new level – but the flavour might be a step too far – link Woman has received mystery hand-delivered Christmas card for 20 years – addressed to a couple she doesn’t know – link Receptionist makes ridiculous error ordering Christmas decorations for office – co-workers get a huge shock – link   Bonus Story This Online Advent Calendar Counts Down All of 2016’s Terrible Events – link

Join Al & Kitty for the last “normal” episode of 2016! The last Geekblast and Weird Week That Was of the year, as well as their usual chats about things such as Allied, putting up their Christmas tree, subtext and more. The Weird Week That Was: Woman makes husband lose it after convincing him she’s adopted wild coyote –  link Woman Calls Police To Report Man Who Won’t Stop Whistling Semisonic’s ‘Closing Time’ – link Ikea renames some of its products in America and Sweden after internet searches – link Woman claims her washing machine sounds like EastEnders’ Danny Dyer – link Utah man sues Taylor Swift after agents ‘stonewall’ efforts to make music with her – link   Bonus Story ‘Somewhere near sea in Suffolk’ couple ‘amazed’ by card – link

JP is back in the studio with Al & Kitty after what’s apparently been a pretty dull week for the team. But fear not, they still find something vaguely interesting to talk about. Al gets annoyed by something on Facebook, JP’s had fun on his own and Kitty loves watching things burn. Plus a great selection of weird news! The Weird Week That Was Japan is set to build a robotic Jurassic Park – link Hokkaido Domino’s outlet may tap reindeer to keep pizza delivery deadlines – link Women with big bums are healthier, says science – link Blind Goat With Anxiety Calms Down When She’s Wearing a Duck Costume – link Belgium seeks UNESCO recognition for its beer drinking – link Discarded Pile Ice cream for breakfast makes you smarter, Japanese scientist claims – link

AKA He’s got a green face This week the team have been decorating and buying Kindle’s, talking Chernobyl and Country music and generally celebrating reaching one whole year of podcasting! Intro Million Dollar Loan – link Escape Room – link Best & Worst Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge – link The Weird Week That Was Worst job interview ever ends with candidate nicking company president’s wallet – link Man charged after allegedly punching shark – link Thousands of chickens are put up for sale on Facebook by a Yorkshire student – link Shopper orders scented pantyliners from Tesco – they offer embarrassing substitution – link One of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts actually exists – this is where to find it – link Bonus Story Coca Cola reveals truth about Santa’s missing wink in this year’s Christmas ad – link