Best Dan weirdo Podcasts (2024)

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#60 Mysterious Ghoul: Peter Andre and the Planet of the Thumbs 1:17:54

2d ago1:17:54

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"It was the size of a shopping centre... it was hovering..." Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre captured the hearts of millions when he burst onto the music scene in the 1990s with summer hit 'Mysterious Girl', and since then he's gained national treasure status. His latest children's book is a sequel to Super Space Kids Save Planet Drizzlebo…

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The Rough Corner: The Man in the Baked Bean Balaclava ft. Phin 'Barmy Brunch' Adams 27:35

3d ago27:35

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Meet the future Prime Minister of the UK. Phin 'Barmy Brunch' Adams of the Monster Raving Loony Party became an icon overnight when he stood for election against divisive Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg. He also just happened to be wearing a baked bean balaclava. Phin didn't win the seat, but he won something more important... the nation's hearts. …

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#59 Fly On The Padded Wall: Psychiatrist Dr Benji Waterhouse and the Exorcism Consultant 1:32:54

8d ago1:32:54

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"A common symptom is related to aliens..." Warning: This episode contains discussions on the topic of suicide and mental health conditions. DR Benji Waterhouse is a frontline NHS doctor specialising in psychiatry. He is also an award-winning stand-up comedian who performs sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival. He has written for the Guardian and…

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The Rough Corner: The Brain Studied Around the World ft. Sadie Dingfelder 41:44

10d ago41:44

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Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she's a little quirky. But while she's made some strange mistakes over the years, it's not until she accosts a stranger in a grocery store (who she thinks is her husband) that she realises something is amiss... In her book, Do I Know You?: A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight…

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#58 Dream Sh*t and Get Rich: Anna Akana and the Blowing-Smoke-Up-Your-Ass-When-Someone's-Drowning Stage 58:04

15d ago58:04

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"Bring me someone from the stars, I'm done with men on earth!" Warning: This episode contains discussions on the topic of suicide. Anna Akana is an actress, comedian, writer and musician who can currently be seen on Comedy Central's Corporate. She stars in the film Go Back to China, and can be seen in Marvel's Ant-man, Netflix's You Get Me and Free…

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The Rough Corner: How to Kill an Asteroid ft. Dr Robin George Andrews 49:15

17d ago49:15

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This episode will have a Deep Impact! How the heck do we defend ourselves from a killer chunk of space debris? Luckily, planetary defenders are on the case... In How to Kill an Asteroid, an upcoming book by award-winning science journalist Robin George Andrews, he reveals the development of the technology that makes defending the earth possible - f…

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#57 Telekinetic Kiss: Emma-Lee Moss (FKA Emmy The Great) and the Name-Dropping Dreamer 1:20:44

22d ago1:20:44

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"My whole life has been governed by fateful meetings" Emma-Lee Moss, formerly known as Emmy The Great, is a musician, composer and writer. Emma-Lee was born in Hong Kong to an English father and a Chinese mother, before moving to London at the age of 12. Performing as Emmy the Great, she has released three studio albums. First Love (2009), Virtue (…

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The Rough Corner: Psychogeography and the Realm of Shells ft. Sonia Overall 31:03

25d ago31:03

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What on earth is Psychogeography? How can locations influence our emotions and behaviour? Sonia Overall is here to provide the 101. Sonia is a Senior Lecturer in Creative & Professional Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University, where she runs the MA in Creative Writing. She's an avid Psychogeographer and founder of Women Who Walk, a network f…

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#56 Fridge Philosophy: Tony Hawks - Survivor of Integrity Attacks 1:31:02

30d ago1:31:02

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"I've always managed to stare at things for long periods" Tony Hawks is a TV and radio comedian and bestselling author. He began his career when he formed the musical comedy trio Morris Minor and the Majors, and is the author of the bestselling Round Ireland with a Fridge – the story of his absurd quest to hitch round the circumference of Ireland w…

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The Rough Corner: Live Show Guest Announcement! & Butt Dials From Beyond 22:59

1M ago22:59

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***LIVE SHOW JUNE 17TH! TICKETS AVAILABLE: GET IN THERE QUICK!*** We Can Be Weirdos will be recorded LIVE on Monday 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. In this episode, Dan reveals the smorgasbord of guests who will be taking to the stage. Head here for more info an…

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#55 Fears of a Clown: Spencer Jones and the Hairy Hand 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

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"Auras are like the Northern Lights of a person" Spencer Jones is a comedian, actor, and writer, who has been nominated twice for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and for multiple BAFTAs. Spencer’s BBC Comedy Short, The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk won a BAFTA nomination for Best Short Form Programme. You may have also seen him in Upstart Crow, or on a re…

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The Rough Corner: The Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Centre ft. Neil Packer 22:37

1M ago22:37

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Can ghosts interact with each other? Why do some objects seem to carry 'energy'? Where's the best place to keep a cursed object? Ask Neil Packer! He owns the Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Centre, in Hinkley UK. ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. A…

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#54 Strongly Believing in Incredible Things: Rob Auton and the Child Called Poet 1:15:06

1M ago1:15:06

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"The tooth fairy took my cock ring" In his words, "Rob Auton started saying things aloud to groups of people without wanting them to respond verbally. Some call this 'stand up comedy', some call it 'stand up poetry'. Whatever it is, I started doing it and have continued to do it ever since." Rob Auton is a unique voice in the world of comedy. With …

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The Rough Corner: The Redacted Episode 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Dan and Al chat the OG vampire, a diminishing supply of ghosts in the UK and universe lasagne. It's also time for your contributions - don't forget to head to the Discord to tell us yours for future eps! Just go to @schreiberland on Instagram to find the link. ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2…

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The Glitch: The Theory of Everything Else Audiobook Bonus! 26:38

2M ago26:38

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The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage into the World of the Weird. Have you read this book yet?! It's pretty darn good. And it's about to be released in paperback in the USA, on June 11th! To celebrate, here's an extract from the audiobook to wet your weird whistle. You can grab the full audiobook from Audible, or head online or to your favourite…

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The Rough Corner: The Weirdo Zine Scene ft. Hellebore's Maria Pérez Cuervo 26:07

2M ago26:07

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The world of magazines for weirdos is booming! Maria J Pérez Cuervo, founder and editor of Hellebore magazine, provides a peek behind the editorial curtain. And the question remains, who would win in a Tom Trumps battle between Aleister Crowley and the British Museum? ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17t…

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#53 I’m With Batsh*t —>: Sofie Hagen and the Troll of Shametown 1:31:15

2M ago1:31:15

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"She said... should I tell him I can see into the future?" Sofie Hagen is a multi-award-winning London-based Danish comedian, author, podcaster, and content creator. She published her debut book “Happy Fat” in 2019 and is the creator and host of the wildly successful podcast Who Hurt You?, co-host of BBC Sounds Original true crime podcast Bad Peopl…

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The Rough Corner: Cosmic Cocktails and Invisible Rainbows ft. Dr Alfredo Carpineti 39:41

2M ago39:41

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Astrophysicist Dr Alfredo Carpineti is an expert in seeing the unseeable. He's writing a book called ‘Invisible Rainbows’ - a journey through the light we cannot see and how we use it to protect the Earth, discover the unknown, and better understand our universe! ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th Jun…

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#52 The Pagan Parapsychologist: Evelyn Hollow and the Consciousness Particle 1:17:36

2M ago1:17:36

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"As a pagan I trust that there are universal laws I am not privy to" Evelyn Hollow is a Scottish writer and paranormal psychologist. She is a former psychology lecturer and holds a Master of Research degree in Paranormal Psychology. She now consults as a paranormal psychologist and expert for various TV shows and podcasts — most recently the smash-…

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The Rough Corner: Welcome to Cafe Del Weirdo! 17:09

2M ago17:09

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Dan returns with an espionage update, a big announcement and a new club for you to join... introducing Cafe Del Weirdo! A virtual, podcasty place to talk books, movies, albums, art - everything! Pull up a seat, peruse the menu and get voting. Join the Discord to get stuck in - head to Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the link to our Di…

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#51 Down the Rabbit Hole of Conspiracy: Danny Wallace and the Soup Spoon Spirit 1:34:23

2M ago1:34:23

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"Make a 'fun investment'... do something pointless that tickles you in some way" Danny Wallace is a bestselling author, as well as a BAFTA, Arqiva and Sony-winning performer and presenter. His first book, Join Me, was the true story of a man who created a cult by accident. His second book, Yes Man – in which he decided to say ‘Yes’ to everything – …

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The Rough Corner: Disney's Darkest Secret, Crab Judges and The Hot Bath Balls Debacle 38:20

3M ago38:20

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Dan and Spooky Al catch up on a weird few weeks. Dan's parents arrive with some game-changing footage from his childhood, Al's been searching in vain for the frozen body of Walt Disney, and the winner of the international crab joke competition is revealed! You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the …

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

3M 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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The Rough Corner: Into the Bowels of the National Poo Museum ft. Co-founder Daniel Roberts 34:22

3M 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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#49 "Some Crystal Hating Slaphead": Marek Larwood and the Sandown Clown 1:22:55

3M 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

3M 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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#48 The Goth From Grimsby: Dr Kate Cherrell and the Psychic Fingerprints 1:27:56

3M ago1:27:56

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

3M 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

3M ago1:21:32

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

3M ago32:26

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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

4M ago1:07:08

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"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 Rough Corner: WEIRDOS GOES LIVE! 27:20

4M ago27:20

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

4M 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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The Rough Corner: Havana Syndrome, Exclusive New Nessie Footage, and a Growling Eel 40:44

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago54:37

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

4M 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

4M ago1:37:37

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"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

4M 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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#42 Science and Fiction: Tom Shakespeare and the Curious Cases of 'Nobelitis' 1:06:37

5M ago1:06:37

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

5M ago36:43

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

5M ago1:10:20

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

5M 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

5M ago1:11:52

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"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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The Rough Corner: Cursed Bears, Alien TV Takeover and Biblical Time Travel ft. Tommie Trelawny 37:12

5M ago37:12

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Tommie Trelawny is creator of the YouTube channel Hochelaga and a biblical scholar. Don't forget to check out his investigative podcast, The Interruption, in collaboration with Stak. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of like…

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#39 Dreams of a Surrealist: Paul Foot and the Condemned Man's Bed 1:18:19

5M ago1:18:19

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"I pray to Jesus that I won't have nightmares" Paul Foot is a comedian and writer, known for his unconventional comedic style, which has earned him a dedicated cult following. He’s performed at all the big comedy festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and has been a regular on TV shows such as Nev…

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The Rough Corner: The Rorshank Redemption 36:58

5M ago36:58

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Al and Dan join forces to get their head around some potential (/almost certain) poltergeist proof, eerily accurate astrology and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai. Oh, and Dan takes issue with the core philosophy of the entire justice system of England and Wales. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In…

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#38 Australian Idol: John Robertson and the Anime Social Club 1:05:09

6M ago1:05:09

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"I thought prayers worked better during a full moon" John Robertson is a comedian, streamer, author, improviser, actor, videogame writer, insult comic and "human hurricane". He's been a working stand-up for 20 years, headlining shows all around the world, created live-action videogame comedy The Dark Room (which is also an actual videogame, an onli…

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The Rough Corner: Medium Mums, West Mars Attacks and Baked Bean Secrets ft. Gregg Wallace 32:24

6M ago32:24

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Gregg Wallace MBE is a writer, TV presenter, and weight loss coach. Best known for TV shows MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef, MasterChef the Professionals, Eat Well for Less, and Inside the Factory. Now, he has a brand new podcast out, it's called A Piece of Cake, which you can find wherever you're listening to this. But did you know that his mum w…

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#37 Horror Nerd: Elf Lyons and Our 11 Soul Mates 1:13:45

6M ago1:13:45

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"In lockdown I went fairy hunting every day" Elf Lyons is an award-winning comedian, clown, theatre practitioner, teacher, writer and podcaster. Elf Lyons has gained a cult reputation as one of the most innovative performers on the UK comedy and theatre scene. Her work has included re-enactments of classical ballets, musicals about the economy, imm…

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