Mike Rogers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Something Offbeat: Purple pearls and alligator parmesan

One of the state’s most popular swimming holes has run dry for only the fourth time in recorded history. Jacob’s Well near Wimberly is the second largest fully submerged cave in Texas.