Mike Rogers

This week on the “Something Offbeat” podcast, host Mike Rogers explores why sports mascot choices are so important with Jason Klein, a former mascot entertainer and co-founder of the sports branding company Brandiose. | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD

A recent survey even indicated that Taylor Swift is the top artist for students with high GPAs. To find out more, we reached out to Dr. Alexandra Gold, a clinical fellow in psychology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

When the zombie apocalypse happens, will you be ready? According to a “study” of the largest 200 cities in the country, Houston is the most prepared for the apocalypse, while Miramar, Florida is the least prepared.

Dr. Adler R. Dillman, a professor of Parasitology and chair of the Department of Nematology at University of California, joined the “Something Offbeat” podcast this week to talk about the shocking discovery and how to get over our parasite fears.

Roswell, N.M. has long been a destination for UFO tourism. Mike Rogers, host of “Something Offbeat”, recently spoke with Dennis Balthasar of the International UFO Museum and Research Center about our fascination with extraterrestrial life.

Dillon Forte, a tattoo artist based in the Austin, Texas area, discusses how to know who to trust, the differences between black and colored tattoos, and how the industry is regulated differently in the U.S. than it is in Europe.

The country’s most grueling bike ride is coming up this weekend in Wichita Falls. The Hotter Than Hell 100 Endurance Ride is an annual bike race since 1982 to take part in Wichita Falls’ Centennial Celebration.

McKamey Manor is dubbed a “torture chamber in disguise” with the owner being probed for traumatizing guests. Brave thrill-seekers have been submerged in water, trapped in small boxes, and even tormented by tarantulas, all for hours on end.

Colossal Biosciences, a company based in Dallas, recently received a $200 million investment to work on a project that might remind a lot of us of the “Jurassic Park” film franchise, though it is a bit different. | NewsRadio 1080 KRLD