Episodes
Episodes
Monday Feb 20, 2023
I Put A Spell On You - The Power of Words in Death and Life
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
What is the power of words when delivered as a spell? What even is a spell? We examine the compelling evidence for the power of suggestion, placebo effect and the odd case of a man who was officially scared to death. Plus, Ben conducts an experiment on Peter with the help of a white witch.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Time: How Soon Is Now?
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Ben and Peter, like two drunken men in the pub, try to make sense of time. We delve into Carlo Rovelli's book 'The Order of Time'. What is the past and future? Does the present exist? How did we end up being governed by something we barely understand? How does it all relate to the paranormal? Listen now (if now exists).
Monday Feb 06, 2023
They Might Not Be Giants - Not So Tall Tales of Massive Humanoids
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Did giants exist? How big were they? We delve into the one of the greatest giant hoaxes, consider a credible report and look at the earthworks around Stonehenge.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Supernatural Smells
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Our sense of smell could be the most powerful and accurate sense we have, yet we tend to overlook it when it comes to paranormal encounters. Could the stench of the supernatural give us a sniff at what connects UFO, spirit and Big Foot encounters.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Mysteries of the Dogon, Other Cultures and Western Interpretation
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
The mystery of the advanced astronomical knowledge of the ancient Dogon people was bought to public awareness in 1977 with the Publication of The Sirius Mystery, by Robert Temple. However, the knowledge of other societies is often overlooked in favour of a Western interpretation of the alien phenomenon, which leads to an interesting discussion about how anthropologists may have not fully accepted the other-worldly truths these beliefs might reveal.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
The Interruption - One Man’s Goal to Solve an Alien Puzzle - Host Interview
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Did aliens take over a Southern TV transmission in the UK in the 70's? Only one man knows for sure, and we have him on the show; host of The Interruption podcast, we talk UFO religions, Uri Gellar, alien channeling and pirate radio.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Unreal Cartography and Untruths (plus Mythical Monsters)
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Are the maps we reply on completely factual, or do they contain some lies? From the London A-Z to exotic lands, we look into fascinating cases and prove - once again - that we can't always believe what we are told. Bradley Walsh is also involved (but doesn't appear).
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
New Year Hangover Special
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
We explore some of the weird traditions associated with the New Year, as well as tell some spooky tales from New Years Eve. Including a mischievous ghosts that gatecrashed a New Years Eve party. Happy New Year all.
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Santa Origins, Real Ghost Stories and a Weird Theory
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
For boxing day, we indulge in Christmas legends, some true ghost stories, and ponder on whether Santa is a product of a Sami drug dealer. Join us for a short escape from the holiday madness - and if you know somebody who got a new device for Christmas, please show them how to download our show...it makes all the difference!
See you in the new year
Peter and Ben xx
Monday Dec 19, 2022
A Snowy Mystery from 1855, the Devil, UFOs and Bipedal Donkeys
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
When residents of Devon woke up to a heavy snowfall in February 1855 they had a shock - 100 miles of cloven prints formed by a clearly bipedal creature. What caused this is still a mystery, but UFO activity in the area could provide a clue. But this is not the only case of strange prints in the snow as we shall find out!
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Micro Aliens
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
If aliens have visited Earth how comes we haven't seen them? Could it be because we can't see them?
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Pied Piper, Paranormal Abductions and Satanic Panic
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Was the Pied Piper real? Was Peter Pan related to a zombie faerie? What is disappearing children in US national parks? Which book began the Satanic Panic of the 80's and 90's?
As we enter the season for children's stories we tackle all of the above - but please shield from young ears!
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