Podcast artwork thumbnail for Weird Wisconsin

Weird Wisconsin

Josh Hughes

Booking Overview

A regional history interview show about Wisconsin’s overlooked people, places, folklore, and mysteries, featuring historians, eyewitnesses, authors, and other subject experts. Credible pitches include Wisconsin history scholars, folklorists, authors, local historical-society leaders, and people with firsthand knowledge of a featured place or event; booking difficulty is likely low for well-matched, accessible experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

weirdwisconsin1@gmail.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Josh Hughes - Host of a show exploring Wisconsin history, folklore, and local mysteries.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant expertise in Wisconsin history, folklore, or a featured subject; useful credentials include scholarly work, authorship, leadership at a local historical organization, or firsthand experience with the place or event.
Required Achievements:  
Authored relevant books, Held a leadership role at a local historical society, Conducted scholarly research in a relevant field, Had firsthand experience connected to a featured story

Recent Guest Discussions

Edward Looney - Catholic Perspectives On Possession And Oppression, Formal Exorcisms, Blessings, And How The Church Evaluates Requests For Exorcism.

Joseph Laycock - Conflicting Accounts Of The Riesinger Exorcisms, Historical Documentation, And The Questions Surrounding The Case.

Carol Cartwright - The Hamilton House’s History, Whitewater’s Spiritualist Past, And The Historical Basis For Local Legends.

DJ Phoenix - Firsthand Experiences And Reported Hauntings At The Hamilton House.

Recent Topics

History, Wisconsin History, Folklore, Paranormal, Historical Mysteries

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Weird Wisconsin
:

The Exorcist From Wisconsin

October 27, 2026

Before exorcisms became horror movies, a Wisconsin priest was performing them. In 1928, Father Theophilus Riesinger entered an Iowa convent to confront what witnesses believed was demonic possession. Nearly a century later, the question isn't just what happened in that room. It's which version of the story to believe. In episode seven of Weird Wisconsin, I explore Riesinger's exorcisms and the woman commonly identified as Anna Ecklund or Emma Schmidt. The pamphlet Begone, Satan! describes a v...

Wisconsin's Most Haunted: The Hamilton House

October 15, 2026

Whitewater, Wisconsin, has a reputation for witch legends, spiritualism and haunted places. Among its most recognizable landmarks is the Hamilton House, a Victorian mansion with a history stretching back to 1861 and ghost stories that have followed it for generations. But what was it like to actually live there? In episode six of Weird Wisconsin, the first installment of Wisconsin's Most Haunted, I explore the history and reported hauntings of this 23-room house through someone who called it ...

This Week in Weird Wisconsin | October 9 - 15

October 08, 2026

Welcome back to This Week in Weird Wisconsin, a weekly mini episode highlighting the people, places, and events that happened during this week in Wisconsin history. This week, Wisconsin shuts down public gathering places during the 1918 influenza pandemic, and exactly 39 years later Milwaukee celebrates a World Series championship. We'll also revisit the bizarre Eagle Diamond case, where a woman sold a stone for $1 only to discover it was one of the largest diamonds ever found in America. And...

Similar Podcasts

Podcast(s) similar to
Weird Wisconsin
:

Eerie Travels · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

The Oddities Department · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Dark City: The Places We Think We Know · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Southern Gothic · Low booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Weird Wisconsin
:

How do I get in touch with Weird Wisconsin?

Weird Wisconsin is hosted by Josh Hughes. Its publicly listed email is weirdwisconsin1@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Weird Wisconsin?

The publicly listed email for Weird Wisconsin: weirdwisconsin1@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Weird Wisconsin have?

Podseeker estimates Weird Wisconsin reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Weird Wisconsin?

Weird Wisconsin typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant expertise in Wisconsin history, folklore, or a featured subject; useful credentials include scholarly work, authorship, leadership at a local historical organization, or firsthand experience with the place or event. Common among recent guests: Authored relevant books; Held a leadership role at a local historical society; Conducted scholarly research in a relevant field. Recent guests include Edward Looney, Joseph Laycock, and Carol Cartwright.

How hard is it to get booked on Weird Wisconsin?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Weird Wisconsin cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Wisconsin History, Folklore, Paranormal, and Historical Mysteries. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

How does Podseeker get this information?

From public sources and our own research: podcast websites, social profiles, podcast feeds, and our data team. Podcast feeds and episodes are checked daily, and details like contacts, recent guests, and booking difficulty are refreshed regularly.

I host Weird Wisconsin. How do I correct this page?

If something here is out of date, ask us to correct it through Podseeker's contact form at podseeker.co/contact. Our research team reviews every request and updates the listing.

Publicly listed emails

weirdwisconsin1@gmail.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings