That Was Weird

Calvin Sweers’ narration is the perfect anchor for this off-kilter collection. His voice carries a dry, almost deadpan delivery that enhances the absurdity without undermining it. He doesn’t oversell the weirdness—he lets the stories unfold with a matter-of-fact tone that makes them feel even stranger. The production is crisp, with no distracting effects, which works in its favor; the focus stays firmly on the narrative unease. One story, involving a woman breaking into a thrift store, starts slow but builds into a quietly haunting meditation on identity and loss. Another, with the Jesus vignette, is deliberately provocative—shocking not for shock’s sake, but to unsettle our assumptions about myth and morality. That said, the shortest piece feels underdeveloped, more like a cryptic fragment than a complete story. And while the brevity of the collection suits its tone, I found myself wishing for just a bit more resolution in the final moments. Still, this is bold, concise storytelling that doesn’t waste your time. At 36 minutes, it’s a quick listen—but one that sticks.