Prepare to plunge into the peculiar as Dan Schreiber, professional fact-hunter, uncovers the wild beliefs, ideas and theories of some of the most remarkable people on planet earth. As well as delving into the lives of truly fascinating people, Dan asks his guests a maverick tour of questions known as The Batshit Survey. Do they believe in Ghosts? Déjà vu? Telepathy? Premonitions? Déjà vu? Either way, everyone has theories they are transfixed by, or a mystery in their own life that they’re tr ...
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Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is p ...
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A deep dive into the strange obscure and relentlessly entertaining portions of human history. Married couple and armchair historians, Stephanie & Andrew, discuss the often overlooked parts of humanity. Whether the subject is an obscure event that has confused historians for centuries or a historical figure that doesn't get enough credit, we have you covered. New episodes available every Monday!
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To help us cultivate the attitude of gratitude by appreciating simple little things, loving ourselves then loving others and being kind always.
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We Are The Weirdos, Mister is a podcast hosted by Hilary Michelle Post where we discuss everything obscure and culty, campy and nostalgic, queer and feminist, or macabre and creepy. Whether its movies, tv, music or literature - weird is our wheelhouse and nothing is off limits. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-are-the-weirdos-mister/support
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A podcast with two best friends at the helm! Each episode we will be discussing, dissecting and honestly just shootin' the shit about all things weird and you guessed it, whimsical! Join us each week for the wild, weird and sometimes disturbing journey through our brains and how we see the world. From the paranormal and spooky to the fantastical and misunderstood we cover it all. Follow us on Instagram @weirdosofwhimsypod If you want to send us stories, ideas things to chat about or just to ...
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Welcome to the Practical Weirdos podcast, where amazing things happen or ... something like that.
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Panel discussing random stuff. Cover art photo provided by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@samuelzeller
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我們可能什麼都聊 也可能會不知道自己在幹嘛 #反正對我們來說錄podcast就是要hea Nelson: 中文不好,英文尚可。可能有點吵。後思特。 Joy: 中文不錯,英文聊得來。應該比較不吵。摳後思特。 Powered by Firstory Hosting
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I talk about nerd stuff alone or with friends
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One wonder mom. Three kids. Facing the challenges of travel in search of family stories. Cover art photo provided by Maarten Deckers on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@maartendeckers
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The lifely issues of blavkman in America plus a little hiphop news
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Wildlife Weirdos is a podcast about animals! I try to find out all the cool, weird, and interesting things about animals and tell you all about what I found!
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Come and listen and have a laugh with us or at us as we be ourself and be carefree while doing it, stay tune for life updates and story times :)
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A live freeform expression of music and spoken word, with input from callers to 1-800-Weirdos and friends of http://weirdos.com – improvisational and interactive – the WEIRDEST SHOW EVER! Live interactive international improvisational musical multimedia mash-ups! Call 800-934-7367 or Skype weirdos999 to be on the air!
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Podcast by Karlie Menzel and Forrest Bowling
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Do you feel like you're in the rabbit hole of your own mind in this unique human experience? I will explore perspectives of worldly phenomenon along with oddities of the human condition. We'll learn hypotheticals that challenge reality and fill our curious minds with the mysteries of our lives.
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Strange superpowers start emerging among a group of pre-teens from Quadropolis, and they’re going to have to figure out how to use them to save the city. It starts as a simple effort to become the sidekick of the local superhero, but these kids discover a role that goes far beyond sidekick. Listen as they uncover villains, find creative ways to use their powers, and realize that titles “hero” and “villain” are more complicated than they first seem.
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give us a listen! you wont regret it lol i hope! let's meet Cailey and Eldon Santillan been dating for 10+ years and married for over 3 and have a lot of things to talk about from real issues and true crime to sports and games! with the right times we may have co stars! cover art - mine.
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Everything you dont need to know about nothing as well as a thing or two you wont need to with people you propbably shouldn't. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-omen/support
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A Podcast for all things paranormal and unusual with AJ Oxley and Lynn Tincher
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Welcome to the E.W podcast. Here we'll talk about really random things, and about our horrible disgusting highschool lives. :) *Also, for any previous listeners, we're sorry to inform you that episodes 1&2 have been accidentally deleted. We re-named our new episode, published March 19, Episode 1* ( New listeners, in case you were wondering, Ms. Cafe is a teacher we discussed previously. Let's just say... WE HATE HER) - now on Spotify, Breaker, and Pocketcast
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A show about life lessons, owls, and some queer, queer, witches. A look back at the shows we love, through the eyes of two enbies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Creative Weirdos - Conversations with fellow weirdos about art, the paranormal, comic books & more!
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The Creative Weirods Podcast is a weekly conversation with folks I find inspiring that drops every Saturday. This started as a daily podcast for me to talk about the drawing I made that morning with weekly interviews. The show has evolved to just being a deeper dive into those conversations on the intersection of the paranormal and creativity. The old daily shows are still available for ya to check out in the feed and we have new interviews dropping every Saturday! Check out more below: http ...
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We Are The Weirdos, Mister is a podcast (launching Oct 2017) for weirdos of all walks of life. We all have a little weird in us, and it's time we started celebrating it. Each episode will feature a guest who I consider to be cool/wacky/weird, and we'll be talking about growing up as the weird kid, the things that inspire and excite us, and the ways we express ourselves (or fly under the radar).
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For writers who are trying to figure it all out - from writers' block to pubbing options and building a platform in between. We get it. We're weirdos too. Julia Roberts is an expert in creative thought process - and she brings in experts in many fields to help up get our thoughts out of our heads, onto the page and into the world. Writers can make the world a better place, one book at a time.
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The internet is a strange and sometimes mysterious place impacts us all day, every day. Internet Freakshows offers bite-sized episodes on true crime, mysteries, freaks, trolls, and weirdos that happen exclusively on the internet, on social media sites, chat rooms, and the deep web. So toss on those headphones, download these episodes off this freaky internet, and prepare to be creeped out by the very same internet that has infiltrated the lives of you and everyone you know.
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#72 Too Many Evil Priests: Kate Mosse and the Hedge of Destiny
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"I felt my dad's presence a lot after he had died. When my mother died, he went" Kate Mosse is the author of eleven novels & short story collections, including the No 1 bestselling The Joubert Family Chronicles – The Burning Chambers, The City of Tears, The Ghost Ship and The Map of Bones – as well as the multimillion selling Languedoc Trilogy - La…
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This week's book guest is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Sara and Cariad discuss acting, Sara's beautiful singing voice, being invisible, and their new book based musical - 'The Literary Libretto'. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Tom Lake is available to buy here. Cariad’s new children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is avai…
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Episode 147: Was Grace Marks Innocent?
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Welcome back, Weirdos to another spine-tingling episode of History for Weirdos! This week, we're unraveling the baffling case of Grace Marks, a young Irish-Canadian maid who found herself entangled in a gruesome double homicide that shocked 19th-century Canada. In 1843, Upper Canada was rocked by the brutal murders of Thomas Kinnear, a wealthy farm…
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Witches Gone Wild: Coven of two
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Send us a text Two besties, one coven, and a whole lotta witchy banter. Join us for a hilarious deep dive into all things Salem, Witches, and the magical world beyond. We'll spill the tea on different types of witches, share our personal experiences, and maybe even cast a spell or two (just kidding...or are we?). Get ready for a witchy, wonderful, …
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#71 Mainly Mortal Engines: Phillip Reeve and the Darkness of Dartmoor
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Welcome to the first NON-explicit episode of We Can Be Weirdos featuring the Bananas list and a chat with author of the Mortal Engines series, Phillip Reeve. Check out his new book, a prequel to the Mortal Engines series, Thunder City - https://philipreeve.com/ ***LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 21st FEATURING BRIAN BLESSED*** We Can Be Weirdos is LIVE again on…
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The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd with Cariad Lloyd and Susan Cahill
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This week's book guest is The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd. Sara and Cariad are joined by fellow author Dr Susan Cahill with her own children's book The World Between The Rain to discuss magic, fairies, grief, nature, emotions and portals. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available…
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#70 Quite Inexplicable: Sandi Toksvig and the Durham Apparition
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"I've been in the presence of ghosts on several occasions" Sandi Toksvig is an internationally renowned and much-loved comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner. Now, Sandi announces One Night Only, a new live theatrical comedy extravaganza, for two nights only on Wednesday 13th and and Thursday 14th November 2024 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lan…
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Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink with Cathy Rentzenbrink
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This week's book guest is Ordinary Time by Cathy Rentzenbrink. Sara and Cariad are joined by the writer and Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Rentzenbrink. Her books include Everyone is Still Alive, Write It All Down and The Last Act of Love which was also shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize. In this episode they discuss Jane Austen, affairs, quiet…
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The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper with Robert Popper
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This week's book guest is The Elsie Drake Letters by Robert Popper. Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary comedy writer, producer and actor Robert Popper who's worked on everything from Look Around You to Friday Night Dinner, Peep Show and Stath Lets Flats. In this episode they discuss bananas, the King, Potsy the hedgehog, stamps and the Pope. T…
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This week's book guest is One's Company by Ashley Hutson. Sara and Cariad discuss Red Dwarf, safe places, connection in novels, self care and Creed from The Office. Trigger warning: This episode contains references to death, suicide and assault. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! One's Company is available to buy here. Tickets…
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Send us a text Driven by curiosity and a touch of recklessness, embark on a chilling Ouija board session with us! We obviously HAD to do this for you party people! What starts as a playful experiment quickly turns into a spooky encounter with the unknown. As we delve deeper into the spiritual realm, y'all are gonna be on the edge of your seats!! Jo…
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Halloween Special Live Show: Guest Announcement!
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Just dropping by to say We Can Be Weirdos will be recorded LIVE on Monday 21st October 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. This time, it's a halloween special! Another wild and very silly night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Listen in to hear which two incredible guests will be taking to the stage. Grab your tickets here: ht…
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Episode 146: South America's Greatest Liberator - Simon Bolivar
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He's been called "The George Washington of South America," but Simón Bolívar was so much more than that! This week on History For Weirdos, we're diving deep into the life and times of this revolutionary figure who led the fight for independence in several South American countries. From his privileged upbringing to his daring military campaigns, we'…
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Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter with Dawn O'Porter
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This week's book guest is Honeybee by Dawn O'Porter. Sara and Cariad are joined by the best-selling author, presenter and co-founder of Choose Love, Dawn O'Porter to discuss a room of one's own, temping, reply all, ambition and periods. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Honeybee is available to buy here. You can find Dawn on …
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Send us a text Join us this week on a spooky yet fascinating journey into the world of Ouija Boards. We chat about the history and significance of the talking boards and well as some personal scares of our own. Is it all fun and games, or is there something more sinister lurking beneath the surface? Follow us on Instagram and come chat!! @weirdosof…
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Episode 145: The Fantastic Life of Dolores Del Rio
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Hey Weirdos! Buckle up for a trip back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, but not the way you remember it from your high school history class. This week, we're digging into the life of Dolores Del Rio, a Mexican actress who became a silent film sensation and one of the biggest stars of the 1920s and 30s. Now, you might be scratching your head wonderin…
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#69: This Episode Belongs to Lionel Ritchie: Barry Ferns and the Age of Transrationalism
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"It made me laugh. So I did it." Stand up comedian, writer, director, and trained physiotherapist, Barry Ferns has written for the BBC, C4, Radio and has won awards for both stand up and directing short films. His films have been selected for The LA Comedy Film festival, Raindance, North by Northwest and he has won the Malcom Hardee Award for Comed…
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Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney with Jessie Cave (Live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival)
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This week's book guest is Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney. In a special live recording at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, comedian, cartoonist and author Jessie Cave to discuss the Edinburgh Fringe, reviews, puppets, walk-outs, sex dolls and Nancy Dell'Olio. Thank you for reading with us. We like readin…
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Sun-Kissed Summers and Spooky Tales to haunt your nights.
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Send us a text We're baaaaack!!! And oh how we've missed you party people. The summer just wasn't the same without you. Join us as we ring in Season 2! We recap our epic summer adventures and why we were AWOL. Then get ready to be spooked as we share chilling ghost stories to kick off spooky season. Grab your blankets, turn off the lights, maybe po…
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Episode 144: Interview with Dr Helen Fry - Spies in the World Wars
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This week on History For Weirdos, we're diving deep into the shadows of World War I and II with special guest Dr. Helen Fry, a leading expert on espionage and clandestine operations. Dr. Fry unveils the captivating stories of the forgotten heroes who risked everything for their countries, from the daring female spies who infiltrated enemy lines to …
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Hilary and Julie are together again to discuss the blockbuster sequel to the 80s classic. We break down all the new characters, highlight the returning favorites, explore the merits of sequels and discuss the importance of silliness in cinema. Join your hosts as we talk about the ghost with the most in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! --- Support this podc…
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#68 Defender of Earth: Dr Robin George Andrews and the Space Farts Mystery
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"Lava is almost sentient" Dr Robin George Andrews is an award-winning science journalist, who regularly writes about space and geosciences, and is a doctor of experimental volcanology. He has written for outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Scientific American and Quanta Magazine. He has written two books, Super …
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This Motherless Land by Nikki May with Nikki May
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This week's book guest is This Motherless Land by Nikki May. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer Nikki May herself to discuss beige food, Jane Austen, the mixed race experience, baked beans and Mick Hucknell. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism. This Motherle…
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[Video] Episode 143: Interview with Norman Ohler - LSD, Nazis and the CIA
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*This is the video version of this episode. Available on Spotify only* In this week's special episode of History For Weirdos, we discuss the intersection of LSD, the CIA and the Nazi Party with New York Times bestselling author Norman Ohler. His books, "Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany" & "Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedel…
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Episode 143: Interview with Norman Ohler - LSD, Nazis and the CIA
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In this week's special episode of History For Weirdos, we discuss the intersection of LSD, the CIA and the Nazi Party with New York Times bestselling author Norman Ohler. His books, "Blitzed: Drugs in Nazi Germany" & "Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age" uncover the shocking and pervasive use of drugs throughout Hitl…
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#67 LIVE IN SOHO: Rupert Sheldrake and the Sense of Being Stared At
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"I'm a dangerous person to know..." Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is one of the godfathers of the world of weird. He's the only guest to have personally created one of the entries on the batsh*t list! In this live recording, hear Rupert take on the list, and tell Dan about his numerous experiments of the unexplained. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and au…
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This week's book guest is Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott. Sara and Cariad discuss Highballs, Carrie Bradshaw, hot dates, feminism, marriage, divorce and losing it all. Trigger warning: This episode contains references to baby loss, abortion, sexual assault, anti-Semitism and racism. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Ex-Wife is ava…
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Episode 142: The Spanish Inquisition
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The Spanish Inquisition, a phrase that evokes images of torture chambers, religious persecution, and a dark chapter in human history. But what was the Inquisition truly about? Was it a brutal campaign of religious oppression, or a complex historical phenomenon with nuanced motivations? In this episode of History for Weirdos, Andrew looks into the m…
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#66 Quantum Woo: Tom Scott and the Psychic Shock Clock
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"There is no one in the world who can build a computer anymore" Tom Scott is a legendary Youtuber, who has over 6 million subscribers coming to his Youtube channel for videos about science, technology, and interesting curiosities around the world: everything from robotic warehouses and zero-gravity flights to remote outposts in the High Arctic. His…
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The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom with Andrew White
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This week's book guest is The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer and actor Andrew White to discuss fish, fishing, dads, love, sex, queer writing and penises. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Andrew is on to…
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Episode 141: There's Treasure Inside! Interview with Jon Collins-Black
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In this special episode of "History For Weirdos", Andrew and Steff interview Jon Collins-Black, the author of "There's Treasure Inside" which gives clues to one of the greatest hidden treasures in American history! Jon personally spent over $2 million of his own money to acquire different treasures, often of a historical nature. Lost Spanish gold, …
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#65 The Mythical Mirror: Historian Kate Williams on the kookiness of the British royal family
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The rituals of the royals are quite magical, but how eccentric are our royals, past and present? Royal historian, author and broadcaster Prof Kate Williams is here to tell us just how kooky are favourite royals are. From the power of John Dee, an occultist and adviser to Elizabeth I, who used a mythical mirror to speak to ghosts to Charles II who a…
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Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny with Roisin Conaty
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The first book guest of the new series of Weirdos Book Club is Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and friend, Roisin Conaty to discuss second wives, friendships with exes, infidelity, guilt, autism, silk shirts, origami and turkey. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Standard Deviation by…
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*Originally released on April 19th, 2020* Happy Labor Day Weirdos! Ever heard of a labor strike happening over 3,000 years ago? We bet you haven't! In this episode of History For Weirdos, we're dusting off the ancient papyrus scrolls and taking you back to the reign of Ramses III in 1157 BC. It turns out that even in the grand shadow of the pyramid…
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Hilary and Heather come together to talk about this year's biggest surprise horror blockbuster. Topics include themes of childhood trauma, nepotism versus merit, and how irony poisoning has created impossible standards in the horror community. Join us for all this and more as we discuss LONGLEGS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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Best Of... The Strangest 'Soft Rocks' #2!
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"Now that's what I call a soft rock: 2!" Dan looks back at some of the strangest and silliest unexplainable experiences a.k.a. 'soft rocks' from guests past, including Josh Widdicombe, Dan Snow and Lucy Cooke. We'd love to hear about your unexplainable experiences! Join the We Can Be Weirdos Discord Server, where over 1,500 weirdos are sharing thei…
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Episode 140: The First Cleopatra - Cleopatra Syra
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While the name "Cleopatra" often conjures images of the famed Egyptian queen (Cleopatra VII), we're venturing even further back in time to uncover the captivating story of Cleopatra Syra, Cleopatra I. First, a princess of the vast Seleucid Empire, her life was a tapestry woven with political intrigue, familial strife, and a relentless pursuit of po…
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#64 Hidden Histories: Anthony Delaney and the 10 Ghost Sightings of an Unbeliever
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"I must have seen ten ghosts... but I don't think they're ghosts' Anthony Delaney is an actor, writer, historian, and podcaster originally from County Kilkenny, Ireland. He trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and obtained a PhD in 18th century social and cultural history from the University of Exeter. He co-hosts the hit podcas…
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Episode 139: The Heretic Pharoah - Akhenaten
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Get ready for a wild ride back to New Kingdom Ancient Egypt, where we're shining a spotlight on Akhenaten, the pharaoh who turned the religious world upside down. Forget pyramids and mummies - this guy was all about the sun, and he wasn't afraid to shake things up. We'll dive deep into his obsession with the sun god Aten, his audacious attempt to e…
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#63 LIVE IN SOHO: Philippa Perry Psychoanalyses the Batsh*t List!
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"Psychotherapists have experiences that we keep quiet about... because we sound bloody mad!" Live from the Underbelly Theatre, London! Psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry takes on the batshit list... and reveals some unexpected woo-woo of her own. Also featuring music by Emma-Lee Moss (F.K.A. Emmy The Great), and Bexy Cameron, author of Cult …
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The Rough Corner: The Hidden Life of Crows ft. Dr Sarah Jelbert
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Finally, a crow special! Dan chats with Dr Sarah Jelbert, a comparative psychologist at the University of Bristol, who is interested in the evolution of cognitive abilities in animals. She's mad about crows (because they're mysterious, super intelligent and majestic). Did you know they have their own woodland workshops? Stick your beak into this ep…
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Episode 138: Jim Thorpe - the Greatest Athlete of All Time?
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In this episode of History For Weirdos, Stephanie looks into the extraordinary life of Jim Thorpe, a man whose athletic prowess remains unmatched to this day. Thorpe, a Native American from the Sac and Fox Nation, excelled in virtually every sport he attempted, from football and baseball to track and field and even ballroom dancing. He won Olympic …
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hey after a long awaited break we are back! so sorry about the sound im not too sure whats going on with my mic situation... however anyways here is our takes on the new d23 expo news, i totlally forgot about a lot that came out today for the last day like tron and mufasa but anyways more to come!!
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#62 The Somethingist: Lieven Scheire and the A.I. World of Tomorrow
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"The Now: More of it is coming!" What is consciousness? Are you the same you as 5 seconds ago? Can an AI mind replicate your own? Is the universe a simulation? Big questions, yes. But fear not, Lieven Scheire is here! Lieven Scheire is a Belgian comedian, physicist and science communicator on stage and on TV, in both Dutch and English. Lieven is th…
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The Rough Corner: Horny Bombs & The Great Wasp Sting Operation ft. Lieven Scheire
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"The Stephen Fry of Belgium", Lieven Scheire, joins Dan to talk about the weirdness of the insect world, why chickens have a vendetta against mice and how evolution is evolving. Lieven Scheire is a Belgian comedian, physicist and science communicator on stage and on TV, in both Dutch and English. Lieven is the face and founder of ’Nerdland’, a popu…
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(Remastered) Zenobia - the Rebel Queen
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Empires rise and fall, and yet, some stories get lost in the sands of time. Today on History for Weirdos, we're dusting off the annals of history to bring you the tale of Zenobia, the fierce queen of Palmyra. Not your average monarch, Zenobia defied the mighty Roman Empire, carving out her own kingdom in the heart of the Syrian Desert. This wasn't …
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Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders with Sally Phillips
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This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons. Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads! Lincoln In The Bardo is available to …
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The Rough Corner: Ash Piñatas, Coma Ghosts and The House of Schreiber
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Dan and Al catch up on a shedload of mind-boggling correspondence. Plus, Dan explores some wild family history and Dan Snow's History Hit producer, Jana Des Forges, dials in from a wardrobe to talk pet cremation and tomb stone hoarding. And! Dan's new book, Impossible Things, is available now! It's the perfect book for young curious minds who love …
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Episode 137: The Mysterious Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa
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Have you ever heard of a labor leader / mobster vanishing into thin air? Buckle up, Weirdos, because this week we're diving deep into the perplexing disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, a man whose life was as captivating as his vanishing act. Andrew takes you on a wild ride through Hoffa's fascinating backstory, his meteoric rise to power as the head of …
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Hil and Lace share their favorite stand-up comedians! We highlight our favorite specials, favorite jokes, and all the funny folk who shaped us into the wise-cracking goofballs we are today. Join us for a giggle fest and share your favorites in the comments! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-are-the-weirdos-mister/…
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