Best Jeff Loyd Podcasts (2024)

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FRINGEWASH #1: With Jessie Cave 56:57

16m ago56:57

56:57

Sara's at the Edinburgh Fringe - or is she? So, it's the first of our summer specials where we talk TV with the festival's most dazzling comedians. Today, it's Jessie Cave. We loved her previous Edinburgh show, Sunrise, and she's back at the Fringe with *two* shows, An Ecstatic Display and a work-in-progress with her partner/ex (delete as applicabl…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 300 Creatures That Eat People with Richard Freeman 1:54:22

1h ago1:54:22

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Richard Freeman returns to share some terrifying encounters from his new book, "Creatures That Eat People", the first volume of a two part series that focuses on fatal encounters with predators around the world. From Africa to India, Indonesia to Australia, the USA to Europe, some creatures have always had us on the menu but sometimes even the expe…

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Mark Monroe - The Documentary Whisperer 53:40

3h ago53:40

53:40

Summer vibes, everyone! SUMMER VIBES. We're bridging out of usual vibes into summer vibes. We spoke this week to HOLLYWOOD INSIDER Mark Monroe, about being Hollywood's go-to documentary doctor. You'll be unsurprised to hear we think he really liked us. Plus chat on living separately - we're not divorced, but have we mentioned Sara's up in Edinburgh…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 299 Bigfoot with Amy Bue 1:49:52

8m ago1:49:52

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I welcome back the marvellous Amy Bue to the show as we catch up with everything she's been up to since her last appearance on the show. From appearing at more events, taking the Wall Street Journal out Bigfooting, being invited to the Blackfoot homelands and even a terrifying event whilst camping in the Allegheny national park, Amy tells all! You …

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Camilla Whitehill (BIG MOOD) 48:56

14d ago48:56

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Sara is deep in Edinburgh Fringe preparation, so it's a basic bitch episode: You'll get our guest, you'll get your email, then we're OUT. Not that our guest is a basic bitch, she's a real lady (like Easy V, who doesn't come for free.) She is Camilla Whitehill, creator of Channel 4's 'Big Mood'. Be Sara's penpal while she's away in Edinburgh: fuckof…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 298 Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth and Magic with Rick De Yampter 1:05:20

14d ago1:05:20

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Rick Deyampert, joins me to discuss the magical history of two of the most well known members of the corvid family, whose influence on popular culture remains as strong as ever today. The crow and his cousin, the raven, are featured players in many cultures throughout the world, including Norse, Celtic, Jewish, and Indigenous traditions, Exploring …

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Sterile, But Not in a Good Way. And Michelle de Swarte (SPENT) 51:21

1h ago51:21

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For the first time in forty-five years, Sara watched football. Despite how momentous this was, she was forbidden from using the experience for her Quick Watch. Instead, she did what all good women do when their husbands TRY TO CONTROL THEM: a pivot to Rashida Jones. Also we talk to the laser-sharp and truly hilarious Michelle de Swarte, whose new s…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 297 High Strangeness in Sweden with Fred Andersson 1:17:06

21d ago1:17:06

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We head to the beautiful country of Sweden as we go on the search of high strangeness covering all kinds of phenomena. Our guide Fred Andersson takes us on a journey to hear tales of some amamzing UFO sightings and strange occupants bothering the population, to strange creatures lurking in the woods and tales of the old ones preparing to lure us to…

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Gondoliers Can Smell Blood. And Amy Gledhill (TOADS) 54:48

3d ago54:48

54:48

Happy one-year anniversary to They Like to Watch! To celebrate, we completely forgot until our sweetest listener emailed to remind us. We visit the Sperm Kings, as a couple, but then go our separate ways for Nordic Noir and Rylan Clark. Try to guess who chose what. We also talk to the truly hilarious Amy Gledhill about her excellent Blap - BLAP! - …

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 296 Welsh Fairies with Mhara Starling 1:42:38

29d ago1:42:38

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We head to Wales today in the company of author and practising with Mhara Starling who guides us into the myth and legends of Wales. In her new book, "Welsh Fairies" Mhara traces the threads of fairy lore from ancient Welsh literature, such as the Mabinogion, to Mhara s contemporary experiences. A big thank you to Mhara for joining me this week. Mh…

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A Man of Appetites: THE BEAR S3 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Season three of The Bear has dropped, and Geoff has recused himself on grounds of vegetarianism. So, it's a V.S.E. (very special episode) with a V.S.G. (very special guest). Who could it be? Press play to find out. How was your meal?: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com Service not included: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH Your server is: Ann…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 295 Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens with Charles Lear 1:44:44

13d ago1:44:44

1:44:44

The 1980s saw the field of Ufology fracture into groups focussing on certain cases and allegations that led many investigators down many a rabbit hole. From allegations of alien wars occuring beneath our feet, crashed saucers, retrieved bodies, alien technology and deep state conspiracies, Ufology became a tangled, combative and confusing mess that…

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Scent of a Bro. And Daf James (LOST BOYS & FAIRIES) 56:03

18d ago56:03

56:03

Excuse the lack of episode notes, we're on our way out to a thing. Maybe we'll tell you about it. You're going to love Daf, though. INBOX: fuckoff@firecrotchandnormcore.com MONEYBOX: https://www.patreon.com/THEYLIKETOWATCH BRAINBOX: Annabel Port Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 294 Wisconsin Legends with Jeff Finup 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

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Wisconsin is our destination today as I welcome Jeff Finup, citizen folklorist and historian and the diriving force behing Badgerland Legends. Jeff's brand new book, "Wisconsin Legends for Kids" is a delightful introduction to some of the Badgerland most intriguing legends and lore. A perfect introduction to world of the weird, the book is delightf…

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My Booty's Out, I'm Pushing My Goods. And Sian Eleri (PARANORMAL: THE VILLAGE THAT SAW ALIENS) 54:25

25d ago54:25

54:25

Dear Cuties, The sun is shining and Sara's personality is more bearable as a result! We fêted Geoff on Father's Day and found a classy docu-series that forced us to confront our own internalized hippyphobia. Plus: We talk to Sian Eleri about her new BBC Three series 'Paranormal: The Village That Saw Aliens'. She helps Sara figure out whether she he…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 293 Dr Jeff Meldrum 1:52:26

2M ago1:52:26

1:52:26

This week, we return to the world of the Sasquatch as I welcome the one and only Dr Jeff Meldrum to the show. Dr Meldrum discusses some of his early experiences and what drew him to the Sasquatch enigma as well his work with Paul Freeman, Dr Grover Krantz and more. We also look into some of the behaviours attributed to Sasquatch by witnesses that s…

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I Wish We Quaked a Little Bit. And Mark O'Sullivan (MY SEXUAL ABUSE: THE SITCOM) 55:53

1M ago55:53

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Hey hey junebugs! Yes, we've been watching TV, but also there's been an incident involving a hat. You can't wait to press play now, can you? Also, our guest is Mark O'Sullivan (Lee & Dean, Tell Me Everything), talking about Channel 4's My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom. He's brilliant. If ever there was a week for you to put your hands in your pockets an…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 292 Stranger Utah with John Olsen 1:29:56

2M ago1:29:56

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We welcome back author John Olsen this week as he takes us on a journey into some unusual first hand experiences in both Utah and Idaho. With the release of John's eighth book, he brings things back to his home state of Utah and the unusual encounters people have had with ghosts, cryptids and more! You can find John's site here: John's books can be…

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I Surfed USA. And Quinn Shephard & Samir Mehta (UNDER THE BRIDGE) 55:53

1M ago55:53

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We're back from our bucolic getaway just outside the M25 between Guildford and Dorking. Did you miss us? This week: Wild women do, but - contrary to the received wisdom - they sometimes regret it. Also, some classy guests slum it with us - Quinn Shephard and Samir Mehta, creator and executive producer (respectively) of Hulu's acclaimed 'Under The B…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 291 Parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

This week, I welcome renowned parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach. Loyd has built a stellar reputation over the last 40 years as one of the leading investigators, researchers and authors in all things paranormal and has recently released a newly updated version of his book "A Paranormal Casebook". We cover some of the cases in the book including a touch…

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Anyone Remember 'Succession'? 52:05

2M ago52:05

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Hello! We're back in full-on Firecrotch & Normcore mode to look back on the 'Succession' finale, broadcast a year ago today. It's *definitely* because we want to mark a significant cultural anniversary, and not because it's half-term and we thought we'd phone it in with a clip show so we can spend some time with our kid. See Sara falter: https://ww…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 290 Not From Here with Preston Dennett 1:31:18

2M ago1:31:18

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This week, I welcome back author, investigator and researcher Preston Dennett as we discuss some of the unusual cases covered in his latest volume of his "Not From Here" series. As usual, Preston has collected a series of intriguing. baffling, unusual and sometimes shocking encounters from a wide range of experiences in his latest release. From the…

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An Extraordinary Amount of Duct Tape. And Declan Lawn (BLUE LIGHTS) 56:25

2M ago56:25

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It's a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour, would you be mine. WOULD YOU BE MINE? This week, we buy flammable kids' clothes, we ask "Is there ever really COM alongside ROM?" plus we speak to a man who, in his 40s, made his dreams come true, Blue Lights co-creator Declan Lawn. Let him serve as a beacon of hope to none…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 289 The Bishopville Lizard Man with Lyle Blackburn 1:18:35

3M ago1:18:35

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In 1988, the small town of Bishopville was about find itself smack bang in the middle of a monster flap that attracted world wide attention. When locals began reporting some strange reports of damaged vehicles, the authorities appeal for help took a decidely strange turn. What started as some unusual vandalism turned in to a collection of reports o…

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Stab It. Eat It. Yum. And James Rogan (ABBA: Against The Odds) 55:16

2M ago55:16

55:16

Välkommen and bienvenue, welcome! We've been poring over this year's BAFTA TV award winners. Yay for Sarah Phelps and 'The Sixth Commandment'! But how did the UK television industry honour the swansong of 'Succession' - its finest export? NUL POINTS! We watched the show that usurped Business Throne. PLUS: The Eurovision party isn't over. We talk to…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 288 Haunted Histories with Penny Griffiths Morgan 1:47:45

3M ago1:47:45

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My guest this week takes us on a journey in to history and cementing the paranormal connections to the past that can sometimes come up in a haunting. Penny Griffiths Morgan has built a reputation for being a researcher of esteemed merit who drills down in to the alleged histories of hauntings to see if there is any factual evidence to support the c…

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Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Quaker Oats. And Ashley Storrie (DINOSAUR) 57:50

2M ago57:50

57:50

It's Cineaste Week! We don't know how it happened (we DO know how it happened) but this week we're all films, all the time. All available on your TV screen, of course. We watched one light confection, one terror-scape, and maaaaaaybe the best thing we've seen since Succession? Also, this week's guest is the wonderful Ashley Storrie, co-writer and s…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 287 Grand Tower UFO with Micheal Huntington and Joe Tury 1:25:50

3M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

This week, we head to Illinois to uncover the strange history of the Mississippi river town, Grand Tower. Once called the unluckiest town in America by Time Magazine, Grand Tower seems to be window to high strangeness. Taking for us a trip around this intriguing town are filmaker Joe Tury and fortean investigator, Michael Huntington. We look at the…

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My Dad's Old Bod. And Will Tracy (THE REGIME) 59:13

3M ago59:13

59:13

We're baaaaaaaaack! Say this to yourself OR passers-by in the style of Poltergeist II. We love all our guests equally, of course, but this week's is extra spesh because - HELLO - it's Succession writer and showrunner of The Regime, Will Tracy! We have an exciting connection, and the discovery of that connection, during the interview, was a major po…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 286 Mystic Visions with Reverend Alyson Dunlop-Shanes 1:36:37

3M ago1:36:37

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This week, I am joined by the Reverend Aylyson Dunlop-Shanes to discuss her lifetime of strange experiences. From a childhood influenced by Spiritualism, Alyson has experienced strange phenomena her whole life and discusses some of the events that have stuck with her. From precognition, to encounters with the hat man, supernatural attacks to becomi…

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Interview-only Semisode Because Sara is Sick: Andy Milligan (ANT & DEC'S SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY) 31:57

3M ago31:57

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Sara has tonsillitis - she's on antibiotics and complete vocal rest. She had a fever dream where she was drawn towards the light, but spotted her late grandmother on the other side and fled. So, it's a truncated episode this week (a semisode?): An interview we'd already recorded before she was struck down. And what an interview! It's Andy Milligan,…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 285 UK Paranormal Societies Leanne Burnam-Richards 1:20:29

3M ago1:20:29

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On this episode, I'm joined by the Vice-Chair of the UK Paranormal Society, Leanne Burnam-Richards. We discover about the creation of the society, its aims and the reason it was set up as a charitable organisation and the positive message it is striving to spead in the paranormal community both in the UK and abroad. We look at the ethics of ghost h…

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Underarm Meat and a Wide Ribcage. And Michelle Singer & Stu Richards (THE ASSEMBLY) 54:51

3M ago54:51

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Happy birthday to our son, who's eight today. He'll never read this, although he was recently overheard saying, "Mom can't decide what she's doing for her quick watch". Kids these days! Etc. This week it's our great pleasure to speak to Rockerdale Studios creative director, Stu Richards, and head of production, Michelle Singer, about their SMASH HI…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 284 Telephone Calls From The Dead with Dr Cal Cooper 1:21:58

4M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

The paranormal has many aspects to it that often get overlooked more often than not. One perplexing phenomena that rose to prominence in the late 1970's was reports of telephone calls from the beyond. D Scott Rogo and Raymond Baylis's seminal 1979 book, Phone Calls From The Dead investigated dozens of witness accounts of the bereaved receiving a ca…

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Gems! Meteorites! Paintings! And Monica Beletsky (MANHUNT) 55:15

3M ago55:15

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It's cold and rainy and we promised to take our child to a farm near Heathrow airport. What fabulous journey are you on today? This week's guest - fresh off her rave review in the New York Times - is 'Manhunt' showrunner, Monica Beletsky! We discuss how to make old-timey feel new-timey, and how to manage a complex timeline. And Abe Lincoln's beard.…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 283 The Haunted Inns and Hotels of Virginia with Susan Schwartz 1:25:21

4M ago1:25:21

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This week, we head to the east coast of the USA to visit one of the countries most historic states on the search for ghosts residing at some of Virginia's Inns and Hotels. Our guide on this paranormal trip around the Old Dominion state is author Susan Schwartz as we uncover all kinds of strange hauntings. We meet a ghost who likes to dance, the spe…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 31 I Know What I Saw with Linda Godfrey (remastered) 1:22:42

4M ago1:22:42

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A late surprise with a remastered version of my interview with Linda Godfrey back in September 2019. I'm hopeful of remastering most of the first 100 episodes throughout the year, but thought you'd all appreciate this episode as a little bonus. This week I am delighted to be joined by author, journalist and investigator, Linda Godfrey. We discuss h…

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Those People Can Get Stampeded. And Eric Newman (NARCOS/GRISELDA) 57:42

3M ago57:42

57:42

HEY HOLLYWOOD! What is this, Chateau Marmont?! This week's guest is Hollywood insider, the impossibly lovely Eric Newman, creator of Narcos and Griselda. We talk collabs with famous actors, and how to sensitively portray real-life people on screen. Plus the dos and don'ts of portraying drug lords specifically! Can't you just feel the California bre…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 282 The Yuba County Five with Tony Wright 1:15:46

4M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

It was supposed be the most exciting weekend for five friends as they prepared for the biggest game in their basketball careers. Ted Weiher, Jack Madruga, Bill Sterling, Jackie Huett, and Gary Mathias were to play in a tournament that would enable them to travel to Los Angeles courtesy of the Special Olympics. They'd planned to watch their favourit…

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Little Wigs Abound! And Russell T Davies (DOCTOR WHO) 58:03

4M ago58:03

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We've never been in love before We thought our hearts were safe We thought we knew the score! Are these lyrics from a musical? Or rather our unbridled feelings for this week's guest who just so happens to be RUSSELL T. DAVIES? WHAT IF IT IS BOTH? Dreams come true you guys, you just have to keep dreaming. This week's guest, see above, is the showrun…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 281 Paranormal New Zealand with Mark Wallbank 1:41:21

5M ago1:41:21

1:41:21

New Zealand may have been the last large land mass populated by humans but it certainly has no shortage of paranormal activity. With over 40 years of paranormal investigations under his belt, Mark Wallbank has been investigating hauntings, strange sightings, abductions and stories of unusual creatures along side his paranormal team mates. Mark talk…

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One Clean Pig. And Meredith Scardino (GIRLS5EVA) 54:12

4M ago54:12

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Hey now, hey now, there's a wall between us! Tear down that wall! We just want connection. You. Me. Us. The animals. This week, Sara's dreams come true (Geoff's come true next week WATCH THIS SPACE) when we speak to Girls5eva creator Meredith Scardino. It's the best comedy in 5eva, as far as we're concerned, and we are never wrong. Plus: One amazin…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 280 Unnatural Ohio with Kevin Moore and Kristina Smith 1:25:26

5M ago1:25:26

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We head out to Ohio this week on the search for some of the Buckeye states strangest cases from over the years. Authors Kevin Moore and Kristina Smith from the Rutherford B Hayes Museum join me to cover some of the fascinating and perplexing cases covered in their book "Unnatural Ohio" which covers everything from cryptids, monsters, UFOs and ghost…

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I Have Flexible Legs. And Ed Kellie. (THE JURY: MURDER TRIAL) 52:17

4M ago52:17

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Hola amigas y amigos! We're here to share our thoughts, feelings and TV recommendations. Plus, we get to talk to the executive producer and creative director behind Channel 4's 'The Jury: Murder Trial', Ed Kellie. If you're reading this the same week as we're writing it, come and see Sara's work-in-progress at the Bill Murray Comedy Club in Islingt…

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Mysteries and Monsters:Episode 279 Fortean Films with Stu Neville 1:22:44

5M ago1:22:44

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The Fortean Times's resident couch potato returns to dive into some forgotten gems of the 60's and 70's from both TV and cinema as we discuss some of our favourite beloved lost gems. From the vengeful Dr Phibes, to the ridiculous Phantom Rasberry Blower of Old London Town, Carry on Screaming to Hammer's House of Horror we delve in to some wonderful…

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The Mademoiselles Stay In. And Lou Sanders (UNFORGIVABLE) 53:23

4M ago53:23

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Come on girls! Do you believe in love? 'Cause I've got something to say about it, and it goes something like this! (No offence to Madonna, but that double 'something' ^ is really, erm... something.) Your transatlantic sweethearts are back with more TV for you to watch, *and* fresh from the rink, it's the funniest of them all... LOU SANDERS. She's b…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 278 The Forest Poltergeist with W T Watson 1:27:00

5M ago1:27:00

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When it comes to the Sasquatch phenomena, following on from the main sighting events people reports come secondary experiences such as wood knocks, vocalisations, footprints and more. Yet what if something else is responsible for some of these other events. Could something be running concurrently with cyptid reports and be misindentified? In his ne…

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My Parents are in a Lot of Google Earth Images. And Rosie Jones (OUT OF ORDER) 53:58

5M ago53:58

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Spring is in the air! OR IS IT? Have we been wrongly convinced by one nice cherry blossom, when if fact most cherry blossoms are taking their time? Don't generalize, you guys! This week we're speaking to our friend and national-treasure-in-the-making, stand-up comedian Rosie Jones, about her new panel show Out of Order, big frocks, online bullies a…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 277 Sighting In On The Zodiac Killer with Drew Beeson 1:29:43

5M ago1:29:43

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California in the late 1960's became a mecca for the counterculture movement, attracting all sorts to find themselves in new concepts, beliefs and communities. Yet, a darkness lurked in the shadows as a series of murder shocked the Bay Area and beyond and its name was Zodiac. Now considered one of America's most intriguing unsolved murder cases, it…

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The Sleep Schedule of a Cow. And Issa Lopez (TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY) 53:38

6M ago53:38

53:38

Welcome! How are you? Look at you! You look fantastic. Did you get surgery? You must give us your guy's number. Or gal. NOT ALL COSMETIC SURGEONS ARE MEN. This week, we are graced by the presence of one of the hottest showrunners in the world right now - Issa Lopez, creator of 'True Detective: Night Country'. Spoiler: She is wonderful. Correspond w…

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