Best Batshit Podcasts (2024)

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#50 The Man, The Myth, The Werewolf: Josh Widdicombe and the Vanishing Twin 1:15:02

7h ago1:15:02

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"The 90s was a great time to believe in aliens" Josh Widdicombe is an actor, comedian, writer and podcaster who is a regular on our TV screens. He's starred in 30 series of the Channel 4 series The Last Leg, and alongside Nish Kumar on Hold the Front Page, which has just returned for its second series! Josh also co-hosts the hugely popular podcast …

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I Knew The Whole Time with Beverly Sinclair (Betsy Sodaro) 1:03:33

2d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

This week the BSNB chat with Beverly Sinclair (Betsy Sodaro), the bank teller at the bank where a woman attempted to sign loan documents with her dead uncle's corpse. They also discuss the new Taylor Swift album and Buddy took a stab at the sort of open hearted vulnerability T-Swift is so good at. Then later a little piss news inspires the fellas t…

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The Rough Corner: Into the Bowels of the National Poo Museum ft. Co-founder Daniel Roberts 34:22

3d ago34:22

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Inside the turdilly brilliant world of Daniel Roberts, co-founder and curator of the National Poo Museum, on the Isle of Wight. His aim is to change the way you think about such an amazing substance! Together we can break the poo taboo. Featuring sticky topics such as... how many celebrity poos fit inside a portable aquarium? How does our poo chang…

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Introducing ALL AUSSIE HOUR! 1:38

3d ago1:38

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G’day mates and welcome to All Aussie Hour, the new podcast from Melissa Mason and Josie Rozenberg-Clarke. You might remember them from the hit podcasts All Aussie Mystery Hour and The Zest Is History, and to be quite honest their new offering is… basically the same. Each week, one host will spin the other a yarn from Australia’s rich and, let’s fa…

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#49 "Some Crystal Hating Slaphead": Marek Larwood and the Sandown Clown 1:22:55

8d ago1:22:55

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I talk to comedian Marek Larwood, who explores the legend of the Sandown Clown—a seven-foot-tall robotic alien clown that has become part of the Isle of Wight's peculiar heritage. I find out that he has an uncomfortable relationship with some elements of the paranormal, in ways you simply cannot predict. Marek runs the Cool Dudes Walking Club as a …

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The Rough Corner: The Lazy Code Hunter ft. Leon "Buttons" Kirkbeck 55:27

9d ago55:27

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Join me as I reunite with my Cryptid Factor co-host, the ever-fascinating Leon "Buttons" Kirkbeck, for a whirlwind tour through the bizarre and the unexplained. From the profound Hebrew concept (or not) of coincidence, we traverse a spectrum of topics that defy explanation, how to find a lost shoe with another, how buying a wart can be the catalyst…

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Aussie Girls At The Museum with Peppers (Lamar Woods) 1:06:05

9d ago1:06:05

1:06:05

This week the BSNB talk about their huge opportunity to do interviews at Coachella that got ruined by some pretty horrible table placement (and they have audio to prove it!), and they discuss OJ Simpson's ranking on a pretty rough list. They're also joined by Peppers (Lamar Woods), a security guard at a German art museum that's in some hot water af…

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#48 The Goth From Grimsby: Dr Kate Cherrell and the Psychic Fingerprints 1:27:56

15d ago1:27:56

1:27:56

"I have friends who have refused to come into my house" Dr Kate Cherrell is a writer, researcher and public speaker specialising in paranormal history and popular séance. A former cemetery worker, she is the creator of BurialsAndBeyond.com, a blog exploring the stranger sides of life, death and what’s left behind. She has been internationally publi…

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Lake Como Clooney Heist with Gwen & Dom Toniq (Emily Gonzalez & Joel Jensen) 1:06:43

16d ago1:06:43

1:06:43

This week the BSNBs feel something strange in the air, and Buddy assumes its because of the eclipse. Then they welcome a set of parents Dom and Gwen Toniq (Joel Jensen & Emily Gonzalez - A Couple on Patreon) who turned their 11 and 12 year old sons in for a bank robbery--but there's way more to the story. Finally Brett falls to pieces when an A.I. …

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The Rough Corner: The End of Days Eclipse ft. Dr Francis Young 29:24

17d ago29:24

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Following the stunning eclipse over North America, should we be putting sun cream on our eyes? (No). Are astronomical phenomena a portent of terrible things to come? (probably not). But why are we still caught in a thrall by eclipses, comets and stars? Dr Francis Young, historian of religion and belief, has been collecting history's strangest theor…

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#47 Map Man: Jay Foreman and the Ungoogleable Questions of the Universe 1:21:32

21d ago1:21:32

1:21:32

"Understanding the universe? It's like a pot plant trying to know its way around a garden centre" Jay Foreman is a musical comedian and 'nerd royalty' who has won critical acclaim for solo shows like Pretend You're Happy and We're Living in The Future. He is also known for his wildly informative, funny and successful Youtube shows Map Men and Unfin…

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Final Four Funeral with Parlay Pete (Yak Manrique) 1:07:56

23d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

This week, the BSNBs chat Final Four Parlay's with the Sultan of Spreads himself Parlay Pete (Yak Manrique) who also weighs in on the Shohei Ohtani Gambling Scandal gripping major league baseball. Later the fellas chat about what the apocalypse looks like for household pets, and Buddy introduces a new segment that makes Brett EXTRAORDINARILY uncomf…

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The Rough Corner: A Haunted Sinking Ship and LA's Name Dropping Spirits ft. Lindsay Kaye of 'Lively Ghosts' 32:26

24d ago32:26

32:26

While Dan ponders a loop-the-loop mystery from his hotel in Turkey, Lindsay Kaye of fashion brand Lively Ghosts joins him to talk about haunted Los Angeles, a ghost ship that's still sinking (while accepting tour groups) and the benefits of taking a 'death course' at school. And if you missed it... Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is takin…

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#46 The Man Who Doesn't Know: Marcus Brigstocke and the 5-Star Ghost 1:07:08

29d ago1:07:08

1:07:08

"You have to believe there's a power greater than yourself" Marcus Brigstocke is a writer, actor, presenter and performer. A fixture on TV, radio and the Edinburgh Fringe, Marcus’ live performances sell out across the country. His book God Collar, focused on the 'God-shaped hole' that opened up in his life following the death of his best friend, an…

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The Top Ten Guest Of Year One: Part 2 (Ft. Erin Keif, Mark Schroeder, Mike Mitchell, Jon Gabrus & Dan Lippert) 2:44:32

29d ago2:44:32

2:44:32

On Part 2 of this week's SUPERSIZED episodes, the BSNB finish celebrating one FULL YEAR of incredible news and guests by counting down from number 5 all the way to number 1 in our Top Ten Guests of Year One (voted by you, the listeners!). In this episode we hear from guests that look and sound REMARKABLY similar to Erin Keif, Mark Schroeder, Mike M…

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The Rough Corner: WEIRDOS GOES LIVE! 27:20

30d ago27:20

27:20

Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel of stand-up comedians and academics, We Can Be Weirdos Live will be a night that combines comedy, PowerPoint, and cursed objects with freewheeling chat. It promises to be a night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Come join the club, a…

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The Top Ten Guest Of Year One: Part 1 (ft. Zac Oyama, Vic Michaelis, Jacob Wysocki, Lily Sullivan, and Carl Tart) 2:46:07

1M ago2:46:07

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On Part 1 of this week's SUPERSIZED episodes, the BSNB celebrate one FULL YEAR of incredible news and guests with a listener voted top ten countdown of your favorite guests! In part one we cover 10 through 6 and look back at hilarious interviews with some guests that look REMARKABLY similar to Jacob Wysocki, Lily Sullivan, Carl Tart, Zac Oyama, and…

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#45 Breaking Legs, Stealing Thunder: Omid Djalili and Eternity Attacks 1:03:17

1M ago1:03:17

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"The clouds rolled away, and a voice came into my head..." Omid Djalili is an award-winning British-Iranian comedian and actor. Not only acclaimed as one of Britain’s funniest stand-up comedians, but he has also featured in many major films. Omid has loads of dates scheduled for his new show, Namaste, starting in October and running to 2025. His la…

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Of Mice and Rats with Allen Pritznitzky ("JPC" John Patrick Coan) 1:13:58

1M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

This week the BSNB chat about the mysterious situation surrounding the whereabouts of Princess of Whales and get some inside info from a man codenamed "Butler". Then they're joined by Chicago "Rat Alderman" Allen Pryznitzky ("JPC" John Patrick Coan - Hey Riddle Riddle) to discuss what makes him different from a man in New York who's calling himself…

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The Rough Corner: Havana Syndrome, Exclusive New Nessie Footage, and a Growling Eel 40:44

1M ago40:44

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So-called 'Havana Syndrome' is mysterious illness reported by US officials in their Embassy in Cuba, and others around the world. Fresh developments have cast fresh doubt on the cause, as the mystery deepens. Dan Vergano, Senior Opinion Editor at Scientific American, has been following the story since day dot. Also, the mystery of the Terracotta Wa…

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#44 How To Cheat Britain's Got Talent: Daliso Chaponda and the Malawi Prayer Syndicate 1:11:53

1M ago1:11:53

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"The afterlife is like an airport lounge" Once billed as Malawi's only comedian, Daliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent and has since performed to sell-out audiences around the world and become a regular on TV and radio. Daliso is also the writer, creator, and host of his Rose d’Or nominated BBC Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere. You ca…

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The Rough Corner: WORLD EXCLUSIVE: The Hunt for the World's Funniest Crab Joke ft. The Crab Museum 54:37

1M ago54:37

54:37

Do you think you have the funniest crab joke in the world? Do you dream of holding a trophy above your head to a round of rapturous a-claws? Then don't be shellfish and enter the World's Funniest Crab Joke Competition! To shell-ebrate International Crab Day on 26th April, Europe’s only Crab Museum and Chump’s Comedy are teaming up to find the great…

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Making a Burgerer with Don Gorske (Mike Mitchell) 58:56

1M ago58:56

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This week on the show the BSNB discuss the WILD night they had at the Oscars, induct another headline into the "Headline Hall of Fame", and also talk to the man who holds the Guiness World Record for Most Big Mac's Eaten in a lifetime, Don Gorske (Mike Mitchell - The Doughboys, Birthday Boys). Also you can now join us on PATREON to get exclusive vi…

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The Glitch: The Weird and Wonderful Women of Tarot ft. Cat Willett 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Happy International Women's Day! Discover the hidden stories of tarot and divination, traced through the lives and contributions of Lady Frieda Harris, Marie Anne Lenormand, Pamela Colman Smith, and Rachel Pollack - with author and illustrator, Cat Willett. Her upcoming book, The Women of Tarot: An Illustrated History of Divinators, Card Readers, a…

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#43 Be Funny or Die: Joel Morris and the Magic of Dopamine Dealers 1:37:37

2M ago1:37:37

1:37:37

"Laughter is the noise you make when you feel safe" Joel Morris is a British comedy writer and part of a comedy writing duo with Jason Hazeley. He is best known for his work on a collection of parody Ladybird books, and has written scripts for popular shows like That Mitchell and Webb Look, A Touch of Cloth, Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe, and the Ph…

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The Rough Corner: Exploring Weird Ireland with 'Unofficial' Tour Guide Brinsley McNamara 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Hoping for St Patrick to heal your aching back? Desperate for a roadside shrine that will rid you of warts? Sounds like you need Brinsley McNamara and his beautifully odd Tiktok and Instagram account @WeirdIreland. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord chan…

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Sonic's Got Wifi with Amy Toblerone (Katie Marovitch) 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

This week the fellas are joined by Amy Toblerone (Katie Marovitch - Dropout.tv) the event planner who planned that disastrous Willy Wonka Experience that was all over your social media feeds last week. Then later they discuss items to "avoid" at fast food restaurants, and a new sexy mascot for a North Carolina baseball team. Also NEXT WEEK (assumin…

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#42 Science and Fiction: Tom Shakespeare and the Curious Cases of 'Nobelitis' 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

"Once you believe... anything becomes possible" Tom Shakespeare is a social scientist and bioethicist, an academic who writes and talks and researches mainly about disability, but also about ethical issues around prenatal genetic testing and end of life assisted suicide. He's also been a stand-up comedian, and has his first fiction novel out on Mar…

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S2 E28: Elizabeth Bathory 43:16

2M ago43:16

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This week we drink margaritas from Brazo's while Lynn tells us about the absolutely awful life of Elizabeth Bathory. Elizabeth was a Hungarian noblewoman and a purported serial killer. She and four of her servants faced accusations of torturing and murdering hundreds of girls and women between 1590 and 1610. Thank you to our sources! https://www.hi…

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Naked & Afraid: NYC with Private Jack McNamara (Adal Rifai) 1:15:00

2M ago1:15:00

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This week the BSNB talk about Wendy's controversial new pricing plan, whether or not GEESE are good guard animals, and sharks (maybe) banging stringrays. They're also joined by Private Jack McNamara (Adal Rifai - Hello From The Magic Tavern, Hey Riddle Riddle) a man who mistakenly travelled FORWARD in time! Follow us on social media-- @brettdemotts…

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The Rough Corner: Weird Medieval Guys ft. Olivia Swarthout 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

Data scientist by day and queen of medieval memes by night, Olivia Swarthout is the brains behind internet sensation 'weird medieval guys' on Twitter @WeirdMedieval - she's also just released a brilliant book called Weird Medieval Guys: How to Live, Laugh, Love (and Die) in Dark Times, and co-hosts a podcast called, of course, Weird Medieval Guys! …

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V066 | Best Relationship Advice Ever 37:29

2M ago37:29

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If you were to ask me what the best advice to give anyone in a relationship is, and to sum it up in one word? I'd say Consideration. Let me explain. Might involve some cringe.---------------Social Media:Instagram: ⁠@volatilewithdaniel⁠Twitter: ⁠@danielbriggz⁠Email: ⁠danieladisa8@gmail.com⁠---------------Subscribe to Cabinet of Introspection:⁠https:…

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#41 Ancient Clickbait: Dr Campbell Price and the 'Spinning Mummy' 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

"People brought in lottery tickets... they thought the statue would enhance their chances of winning" Dr Campbell Price is Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, University of Manchester - one of the UK's most significant Egyptology collections. He is curator of the exhibition 'Golden Mummies of Egypt', and author of an accompanying b…

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Nancy Pelosi Chicken Chips with Martin Adams (Matt Cordova) 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

This week the BSNB yuck it up about Trump's new sneakers (BUMMER THEY SOLD OUT!), try their best to describe an absolutely BONKERS visual in an audio format (link below), and PISS NEWS returns! The fellas are also joined by Martin Adams (Matt Cordova), one of the partners in a New Hampshire DIAPER SPA that was denied a zoning permit. Here's the ima…

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The Rough Corner: Cleaning Lady who Foiled MI6 Plot to Snatch the Holy Grail 34:21

2M ago34:21

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New research has revealed how British spies attempted to take the 'Holy Grail' in a plot that wouldn't look out of place in an Indiana Jones movie. In steps Sabina Suey, a bold, brave and brilliant Spanish cleaner. Madrid-based journalist Simon Hunter tells Dan all about it. Plus, death by cake and the world's perennial lost & found. You can get in…

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#40 These Paranormal Lives: Kit & Rory and the Dublin Gorilla Man 1:11:52

2M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

"I would love to know what intergalactic child support looks like" Rory Powers and Kit Grier Mulvenna are the powerhouses behind This Paranormal Life, a comedy podcast investigating the strangest paranormal cases, finding the truth inside the mystery. Did you hear about the man who had a close encounter of the seventh kind? How about the UFO which …

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S2 E27: Jayne Valseca 1:10:14

2M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

This week we drink enormous Dark ‘n Stormy’s while Rose tells us about a sweet family trying to live a quiet life on a farm in Mexico. But we all know that is NOT how it ends. Jayne Valseca went to hell and back trying to save her husband’s life while at the same time fighting for her own. And of course, she also had to take care of three kids and …

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Kidnapped From the Frog Spa with Sarah Pants (Rekha Shankar) 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

This week the BSNB talk angels and demons at the Super Bowl, parents who can't behave at their kid's sports games, and also purge a few headlines that are too gross/dark for a comedy show! They're also joined by Sarah Pants (Rekha Shankar // Dropout TV, Grand Crew) the sister of a women who was arrested for smuggling 130 poisonous frogs! Follow the…

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