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Weird Little Guys

Weird Little Guys

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Weird Little Guys is a weekly show about the worst people you’ve never heard of, taking you beyond the headlines to get to know the race warriors and aspiring terrorists trying to unravel the fabric of our society. Weaving together the origin stories of modern American white supremacist groups and the crimes that land their members in court, independent journalist Molly Conger exposes the monsters for what they really are - some weird guy. Whether they’re conspiring to build bombs or serving swastika shaped cookies at a dinner party, the weird little guys trying to destroy America are a little less scary with their masks off.

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  • The Nazi's Mary Sue: Hunter, Pt. 2

    The Nazi's Mary Sue: Hunter, Pt. 2
    Mar 26 2026

    At the end of this exploration of nazi serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin and the novel loosely based on his crimes, the question remains: did any of his friends in the white power movement know what he was going to do before he did it? What clues does the novel hold?

    Sources:
    Pierce, Kelvin. Sins of My Father, Growing Up with America's Most Dangerous White Supremacist. Independently Published, 2020

    Griffin, R. S. (2001). The Fame of a Dead Man’s Deeds. 1st Books Library.

    Mel Ayton, Dark Soul of the South: The Life and Crimes of Racist Killer Joseph Paul Franklin, Potomac Press, Inc., 2011

    Sunshine, Spencer (2024). Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism: The Origins and Afterlife of James Mason’s Siege (1st ed.). New York, NY: Routledge

    Bill Simmons, "Defendants All Acquitted In Sedition Trial," AP News, April 8, 1988

    https://www.kcur.org/news/2024-04-12/overland-park-antisemitic-murders-jewish-community-center-shooting-survivors

    https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/article2595772.html

    http://www.kansas.com/2014/04/15/3406670/records-suggest-federal-authorities.html

    https://momentsthatsurvive.org/tribute/pierce-hastings/

    https://www.wunc.org/2014-04-15/an-idiot-with-a-gun-leaves-families-in-kansas-reeling

    https://www.kmbc.com/article/shooting-victim-remembered-for-upbeat-attitude-work-with-kids/3681879

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    56 mins
  • The Nazi's Mary Sue: Hunter, Pt. 1

    The Nazi's Mary Sue: Hunter, Pt. 1
    Mar 19 2026

    A closer look at the second novel by the man who wrote The Turner Diaries reveals that it isn't just about serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin... it's the author's fantasy about the man he wishes he could have been.

    Sources:

    Pierce, Kelvin. Sins of My Father, Growing Up with America's Most Dangerous White Supremacist. Independently Published, 2020

    Thomas Martinez, Brotherhood of Murder: The Shocking Inside Story of The Order. McGraw Hill, 1988

    Griffin, R. S. (2001). The Fame of a Dead Man’s Deeds. 1st Books Library.

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    53 mins
  • One Man Race War: Joseph Paul Franklin, Pt. 6

    One Man Race War: Joseph Paul Franklin, Pt. 6
    Mar 12 2026

    As we approach the end of the series on nazi serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin, the rest of the timeline is filled in. Shortly after murdering two young men in Utah, Franklin was arrested at a motel in Kentucky after calling to complain that a police car had him double parked.

    Sources:

    Mel Ayton, Dark Soul of the South: The Life and Crimes of Racist Killer Joseph Paul Franklin, Potomac Press, Inc., 2011

    Ralph Echols, Life Without Mercy: Jake Beard, Joseph Paul Franklin and the Rainbow Murders,

    Sunshine, Spencer (2024). Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism: The Origins and Afterlife of James Mason’s Siege (1st ed.). New York, NY: Routledge

    Flynn, Kevin, and Gary Gerhardt. The Silent Brotherhood: Inside America's Racist Underground Free Press ; Collier Macmillan, 1989.

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    47 mins
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fascinating stuff. well researched. funny without trying to be. good stuff. lots of little freaks 'round these parts.

top knotch show

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Molly doesn't talk at her audience, she takes them on a journey with her & I find her attention to detail admirable. In the best way possible, Molly makes each episode feel like a gossip session or a discussion rather than just any other podcast or lecture. It's like when you're favorite story telling friend sits down & everyone just listens! It's in the tone she sets, the music she uses, the side quests she's willing to take a chance on, the frank commentary, & the amazing tangents that paint a broader picture.

I have two major sticking points that prevent me from carrying on with a podcast: bad narration & arrogant definitive statements. You'll find none of that here. Molly's voice is soothing, it's clear she puts a lot of thought into how she speaks & edits her vocals. What is also clear is that she's willing to reflect on her own biases & provide her audience with only the facts, even if there are juicy tidbits she finds to be of interest.

I've grown quite fond of this podcast & it's incredibly talented host in the last week. I plan to be an avid listener!

Grounded & Delightful!

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either editing or app issues but randomly jumps backwards and replays whole segments then cuts out early

episode cuts around randomly

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please post on YouTube as well, audio glitches where segments go out of order make some episodes not make sense

wonderful intro info and delivery

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