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Welcome to a summer episode of unexpected delights, bizarre trends, and head-scratching stories from around the world. We dive straight into the latest viral beauty craze that has dermatologists everywhere sounding alarms – a young influencer creating full face makeup looks using nothing but refrigerator condiments. From a mayonnaise base to barbecue sauce contour and mustard eyeshadow, this food-as-cosmetics trend somehow led to a sponsorship deal with a vegan aioli brand, proving that sometimes the strangest ideas find their audience.

Speaking of unusual oral care choices, KFC has partnered with an Australian brand to create fried chicken flavored toothpaste complete with biscuit-shaped caps. "For the smile that says I just kissed a bucket" – we couldn't make this stuff up if we tried. This seamlessly connects to our medical oddity of the week: a 64-year-old man who just had surgery to remove a toothbrush he accidentally swallowed as a child and forgot about for 52 years.

From Nebraska's "Livestock Looks" fashion show featuring cows in glittery hoof booties and sequined-tuxedo-wearing farmers, to Florida's spinner shark that launched itself out of the water to head-butt a surfer mid-air, to Anne's new nickname of HR Chuckin' Stuff™," we've collected the summer's most surprising headlines. We also examine the phenomenon of porch pirates leaving product reviews after stealing packages, Earth's mysteriously accelerating rotation, and the fascinating fact that our bodies contain more bacteria than human cells – making us essentially elaborate housing for our bacterial tenants.

Join us for this eclectic journey through the weird and wonderful. And don't forget to visit us at the WOMR Summer Series events at Wellfleet Preservation Hall on July 28th and August 25th from 5 to 7 PM. We'd love to chat about all these bizarre stories and whatever new oddities emerge by then!

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Canada Day arrives with stories both heartwarming and bizarre from our neighbors in the Great White North. From Stompin' Tom Connors' nationalistic folk music to wildlife encounters that could only happen in Canada, we journey through the quirky landscape of Canadian culture, exploring what makes it uniquely charming and occasionally baffling. Also, Canadian.

The Goose Siege of Calgary stands out as perfectly emblematic of Canadian sensibilities – a family patiently waiting indoors while a "stern but fair" Canada goose holds them hostage on their own patio. Meanwhile, a Quebec man faces a $2,000 fine for sharing a menthol cigarette with a moose (He looked stressed), demonstrating the complex relationship between Canadians and their iconic wildlife.

We reflect on how the once-casual border crossings between the US and Canada have transformed into strictly regulated checkpoints, requiring passports and Real IDs where once a driver's license would suffice. This shift mirrors larger changes in the relationship between these traditionally friendly neighbors.

The conversation takes a darker turn as we examine the fashion world's increasingly bizarre and potentially harmful trends. Major design houses like Louis Vuitton and Hermes sent models walking painfully on the sides of their feet, while other designers deliberately created runway conditions causing models to trip and fall, while another dressed their models as giant spermatozoa. When creativity crosses into potential exploitation, we must question the ethics behind these artistic choices.

Equally concerning are emerging "beauty" trends, from salmon sperm facials to teen labiaplasty surgeries driven by pornography and social media. These developments reveal disturbing patterns in how beauty standards affect physical and mental health, especially among young women.

What strange cultural phenomena have you noticed lately? Share your thoughts and join the conversation about national identity, beauty standards, and the sometimes absurd world of high fashion.

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Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of The Anne Levine Show, where we dive headfirst into the absurdity of 2025's most baffling trends. This episode takes you on a whirlwind tour of luxury fashion fails, celebrity fragrance disasters, and Florida Man escapades that will leave you questioning reality.

Ever wondered what burnt tire would smell like as a perfume? We explore a South Korean fragrance company doing exactly that, alongside Duran Duran's unexpected pivot into the perfume business with their sold-out scents Neo Rio and Black Moonlight. From Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gurunlian's vanilla-infused cologne to increasingly ridiculous celebrity scent descriptions, the fragrance industry has never smelled so desperate for attention.

Fashion takes center stage with Balenciaga's latest crime against common sense: a $900 towel skirt sold separately from its $925 "unlooped loop" leather string belt. We also discuss Croc's instantly sold-out cowboy boots (complete with foam spurs!) and Japan's viral "necklace pants" trend that has people hanging their trousers from their necks instead of using suspenders.

The episode features a parade of Florida Man stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction, including a nearly-naked liquor store burglar who claimed "socks are the pants of the feet" and a retiree who led police on a golf cart chase before offering them a homemade vodka spritzer and handing them a taco as identification.

Food innovation reaches new heights of questionable taste with pickle cupcakes, ketchup-infused chocolate bars described as "deeply unnecessary," and Canadian cheeseburger-stuffed ice cream featuring ground beef and pickle swirl. We also explore the world's most underwhelming record: eating one rotisserie chicken daily for 40 days.

We wrap with a heartfelt tribute to Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, celebrating his revolutionary musical contributions despite his struggles with mental illness and synesthesia. Join us for an hour of laughter, incredulity, and the occasional moment of genuine appreciation for the beautiful strangeness of human creativity.

Subscribe now and put your burnt tire cologne away – the only scent you need is the sweet smell of absurdity that wafts from The Anne Levine Show every Tuesday.

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A towel with TWO buttons (and any "adjustable" belt) for $925? Welcome to the strange world of Balenciaga and high fashion absurdity. The passing of retail legend Monroe Milstein at 98 reminds us of a more grounded approach to business. The co-founder of Burlington Coat Factory built a $3 billion empire while remaining refreshingly down-to-earth – riding the subway daily, calling store managers personally, and embracing his first coat sale at a $10 loss as his "lucky break." His journey from a young man with "bad acne and greasy hair" to retail titan offers a striking contrast to today's celebration of excess.

Speaking of excess, this year's Met Gala theme "Garden of Time" brought us everything from Zendaya's gothic bouquet warrior ensemble to Doja Cat's controversial wet T-shirt look. While celebrities paraded in renaissance fair and Game of Thrones-inspired costumes, we can't help but question the tone-deafness of such lavish displays of wealth in our current economic climate. Is there beauty in this spectacle, or just increasingly desperate attempts to stand out? We think you may know the answer already.

Our journey through the absurd continues with classic Florida Man stories – including Reza Baluchi's attempt to float to London in a homemade hamster wheel before being intercepted by the Coast Guard. When stopped, he threatened to detonate a non-existent bomb and brandished a knife, all while claiming to promote "peace and love." Meanwhile, another Florida man's strategy for handling a six-foot alligator in his driveway involved simply sitting in a lawn chair until help arrived. We also share local Cape Cod news, from tropical birds appearing where they shouldn't be, to the poor restaurant that's been crashed into by cars twice in two months. Join us for these stories and more, including a touching tribute to American-Israeli peace activists whose lives were tragically cut short.

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Coming to you from the heart of Cape Cod, this episode of the Anne Levine Show dives headfirst into what hosts Anne and Michael have accurately dubbed "autumn in June" – the peculiar weather pattern where New England seemingly offers just two seasons: a lengthy autumn spanning October to June, followed by a brief summer interlude.

Fresh off their unplanned hiatus (thanks to Anne's 16-hour tech support nightmare with Apple), the duo returns with an abundance of bizarre stories and cultural observations that showcase their trademark humor and chemistry. Their conversation weaves seamlessly between outlandish Florida crime stories – including a meth-fueled alligator encounter and a shoplifter named John Publix stealing from none other than Publix grocery – to the inaugural "Wiener 500" race featuring six competing Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles, each representing different regional hot dog styles. They drove up to 65mph in the race.

We explore the fascinating and sometimes troubling world of celebrity transformations, focusing particularly on Kelly Osbourne's dramatic new appearance. Their thoughtful discussion questions why celebrities undergo such extreme changes while denying the obvious work done, extending to similar transformations by Meghan Trainor and the career-altering consequences of Jennifer Grey's infamous nose job. This leads naturally into current fashion trends, from the return of Capri pants to the emergence of "Thigh Guy Summer" with its ultra-short men's shorts – much to Michael's dismay.

Beyond pop culture commentary, the show delivers unexpected educational content with Michael's segment on the origin of "Smart Aleck" (traced back to a 19th-century New York City pimp and con man), family vacation disasters at Cape Cod candy stores, and hilariously disturbing AI-generated food concepts with names like "Swamp Surprise." Listen now (or later or whenever) to experience this perfect blend of humor, cultural insight, and the unexpected tangents that make the Anne Levine Show a delightful escape from ordinary radio programming.

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There's something delightfully absurd about today's beauty and fashion landscape, and we're here to unpack it all. While the rest of the world might be discussing severe weather events or international conflicts, we're diving headfirst into the truly important stuff – like why anyone would want fried chicken flavored toothpaste.

Welcome to our exploration of the weird, wild world of 2025's predicted beauty trends. From "Caveman Skin" (where you literally do nothing to your face) to "Duck Nails" (manicures that flare out like webbed feet), we're questioning humanity's collective judgment. Have you heard about men putting flowers in their beards? Or people getting pink circle tattoos on their knees for a "youthful glow"? Perhaps most baffling is the trend of creating fake under-eye bags – deliberately making yourself look tired as a fashion statement.

Between our beauty trend deep-dives, we share equally bizarre news stories that seem too strange to be true. There's the raccoon found with a meth pipe during a police traffic stop, the Florida man who celebrated his code violation by putting a six-foot fiberglass butt in his yard, and the historical "Wicked Bible" that accidentally commanded people to commit adultery. We also touch on Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, noting that 62-year-old Tom Cruise continues his action star career while questioning why 60+ women rarely get similar opportunities in Hollywood.

If you enjoyed this ridiculous romp through humanity's strangest choices, subscribe to catch our next episode. Until then, maybe reconsider that chicken-flavored toothpaste purchase – or don't. We're not here to judge, just to marvel at the wonderful weirdness of it all.

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We've got a papal election, celebrity soup moments, and dogs celebrating birthdays! Welcome to the delightfully unpredictable world of The Anne Levine Show, where host Anne and co-host Michael Over There™ masterfully weave through cultural touchpoints both global and hyperlocal.

The Vatican's white smoke signaled the arrival of the new Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert "Bob" Prevost), a Chicago-born 69-year-old with surprising inaugural priorities including AI ethics. Meanwhile, the Met Gala celebrated Black dandyism with Rihanna announcing her pregnancy in Marc Jacobs, Zendaya channeling Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger, and Diana Ross herself wearing an 18-foot train embroidered with family names – a powerful recognition of Black fashion's enduring influence on mainstream couture.

Against this backdrop of world events, Anne and Michael celebrate their dog Yaya's third birthday, lamenting how quickly our beloved pets age and wishing scientists would focus less on space exploration and more on extending canine lifespans. Their discussion ventures through social media absurdities (Taylor Swift's jet now has its own Instagram account), unusual news (a Vermont town swore in AI chatbot "Greg" as ceremonial mayor), and celebrity dirt (Kylie Jenner being escorted from Art Basel after sitting on a $40,000 chair installation).

The conversation takes a uniquely Cape Cod turn with shark cam footage capturing a drag queen paddleboarding with seals in Provincetown, prompting officials to respond with "Shantay, you slay. Also, please exit the SEAL nursery area immediately." Historical tidbits about beard taxes in England and Russia provide educational value, while frank discussions about aging – complete with references to "neck flaps" appearing at 55 – remind listeners that The Anne Levine Show delivers both entertainment and authenticity in equal measure.

Join us weekly for this uniquely engaging blend of news, nostalgia, and observations that somehow manage to capture the zeitgeist through a lens both intimate, expansive, and flappy. Where else will you find conversations that jump from papal elections to paddleboarding drag queens with such seamless delight?

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How many languages exist in the world? The answer might shock you—7,000 distinct tongues, with one disappearing every 40 days. This linguistic extinction crisis represents one of humanity's greatest cultural tragedies, as each language contains unique perspectives, knowledge systems, and ways of understanding our world that can never be recovered once lost.

Between discussions of vanishing languages, we dive into the absurdity of high fashion with Giuseppe Zanotti's $1,000 "Amelia Invisible" jacket—literally selling nothing but a receipt and an empty box. When the Emperor's New Clothes becomes reality, who's the real fool? People are actually buying these non-existent garments, proving once again that luxury marketing knows no bounds.

Our deep dive into Florida Man territory brings us to a gas station (why is it always a gas station?) where an intoxicated customer attempted to pay for fuel with Monopoly money, insisting it was "legal tender in the Community Chest." With a blood alcohol level of 0.3, he's apparently tried this scheme at multiple locations, earning bans from five gas stations and three convenience stores across the region.

Being the most educational show on the radio this very second, we also explore the fascinating science behind the Tonka bean tree—nature's lightning rod that channels electrical strikes through its trunk to eliminate competing vegetation. When lightning hits, these remarkable trees funnel the energy straight into the ground, killing vines and ensuring their survival against all odds. It's a reminder that in the ongoing apocalypse, cockroaches and Tonka bean trees will likely be among the last standing.

From social media influence (apparently you only need 1,000 followers to be a "nano-influencer") to bizarre wedding stories from India, our educational journey covers ground that no classroom would dare. Join us every Tuesday on WOMR 92.1 FM Provincetown and WFMR 91.3 FM Orleans, or stream worldwide at WOMR.org. Because where else will you learn about invisible fashion, Monopoly money scams, and lightning-proof trees all in one hour?

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