Strange Stuff Podcast

You can text us here! The conclusion of the improbable story of Travis Wilson, plus various other world events discussed, solved and dismissed. For 40 years, the lumberjacks stuck to their story, but then in 2019, Mike Rogers made a shocking statement...... Episode 32 totally disappoints Mark and blows the lid off nothing at all. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strange...

You can text us here! Travis Walton and his crew were logging in the wilds of Arizona in November 1975, when they encountered a UFO. Episode 31 looks at what is possibly the most famous and talked about case of alien abduction that there is. Join us as we probe (snigger) the events of that day and look at what happened in the aftermath. Was Travis abducted? Certainly seems like it. There were no H...

You can text us here! When you're having a bad day, you always get a secret buzz from hearing about someone whose plain stupidity puts them in a much worse place than you. It's human nature. So allow us to brighten your day with some tales of hapless wannabe super-villains who didn't really think things through. Episode 30 is a light-hearted look at some Darwinian-level criminal activity. Support...

You can text us here! In 1947, a spaceship crash landed on a Ranch in New Mexico. At least that's what the US Army said. What really happened? Well, we don't know, but we like a good gossip, so join us as we get to the bottom of not very much at all, but we do manage to ruin a perfectly good joke. Episode 29 explores the Roswell incident, and looks at some of the key players and events. Support th...

You can text us here! We decided to do an extra episode this week, just to vent about the news in the world of politics, royalty and sport. As you can imagine, we treat all of these subjects with the reverence and respect they deserve. Having said that, be prepared for some pretty foul language, even by my standards, bad jokes, good jokes and of course, a first class explanation of what's really g...

You can text us here! You can fool most of the people, most of the time. All of us have fallen victim to a con or a hoax at some time, even if we are too proud or ashamed to admit it. But there have been some fabulous and 'victimless' hoaxes through the years that we will highlight in this weeks episode, along with a bonus chat about the world's greatest Native American, Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull...

You can text us here! Sarah Winchester began construction on her house, after the death of her husband and daughter. Building lasted 38 years and sucked up a lot of cash. What was her obsession, and what led her to devote her life to a project that could never be completed? Find out here (probably). Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodca...

You can text us here! I used to think I knew everything. Now I know I do. Join us as I test the limits of Mark's dementia, with a quiz about global events of the last 12 months. Can you beat his pathetic score? Episode 25 is now live. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our mater...

You can text us here! A few short tales around Xmas to keep the shivers in your spine on point. Not everything has to be merry! Due to family commitments, shopping and general drunkenness, we couldn't find time to record together this week, so I cobbled together a solo effort. I'm not a solo kind of guy, so be patient and kind. Hashtag.  Anyway, hope you enjoy the effort and that you all had a gre...

You can text us here! From kissing under a hanging plant, to hiding away your brooms or dressing up as a dead singing horse, every country/culture has it's own way of celebrating Christmas. Follow us around the world as we look at some of the ways, and learn some useless facts while you are at it! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast...

You can text us here! Rasputin's enemies are closing in, and he can barely see them coming, 'cos vodka. The final thrilling episode of Rasputin's strange and remarkable life, follows him to his death in grim circumstances. Grab yourself a vodka and join us for this final episode. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Stran...

You can text us here! All of Rasputin's work is paying off, he got game.  His enemies are plotting, world war 1 is closing in and the past is coming back to haunt him. But he has vodka! This week we see the first assassination attempt and much drinking. Join us for Part 3 of the Rasputin drinkathon. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodca...

You can text us here! Part 2 of the tale of the mad monk, as he drinks and screws his way to power, using magic and his schlong to get him into high places. This episode we get to St. Petersburgh, and meet the Romanovs. Our hero gets one step closer to becoming the most powerful man in Russia, and the rest of the world prepares for WW1. Busy times.  Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www...

You can text us here! A peasant farmer from Siberia rises to become the most powerful person in the Russian Empire, leaving a trail of vodka, sex, magic and assassination attempts in his wake. How does one so low, get so high? Well... look at Meghan Markle... or listen to us attempt to make sense of one of the strangest characters in recent history. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www...

You can text us here! Murder, treason, treachery... the 17th century was a happening place. Lets talk about a Guy who was going places. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn l...

You can text us here! Turns out, our home town is Sweden's Witch Central. Listen as we explore the sordid and somewhat shameful happenings in medieval Mora. We can see how superstition turns into mass hysteria, which then results in what can only be called insanity. I feel privileged and sorrowful, to live in the location of such an important, yet little mentioned, part of Swedish history. I wonde...

You can text us here! Part 2 of our Halloween specials. Join us as we plough through Mark's scepticism, and attempt to make him kack his underdunnies. Clench at the supernatural happenings, and vow never to go camping again. If you dare, listen to episode 16 in a dark room, alone, like you normally do in your mum's basement, but with a bit of atmosphere. Seriously though, here are a couple of good...

You can text us here! 1692 in Salem, was a crazy time to be alive! Native tribal attacks, civil war brewing, trying to scratch a living from the land and then some bastard comes along and accuses you of witchcraft! Join us as we examine the cause and effects of the most famous witch trials in history. Was it all started because of food poisoning, smallpox, gossip or two snotty little lying bitches...

You can text us here! What happened to the Jamisons on the fateful day that they loaded their truck to go off in search of their dreams? Theories range from drug deal gone bad, KKK, demonic possession and murder-suicide, to Mark's personal favourite... Bear attack. Listen as we stumble blindly through the evidence, and uncover no truths whatsoever. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www....

You can text us here! Werewolves, ETs' and untold other happenings at a smallholding in Utah. Fact? Or has somone been at the Peyote? Have a listen to hear Mark say 'nonsense' and then decide for yourself! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our material from various web resource...

You can text us here! Natalie Wood was a beautiful Hollywood actress, who died tragically while on a yachting weekend. Was it an accident? Or were more sinister forces at play? With a cast that resembles a Bond movie, follow the events of her life leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend that was to be her last. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strang...

You can text us here! Was Jesse James shot and killed by a treacherous friend, or did he somehow fake his death and live to a ripe old age? No idea. But here's what we do know, and you can decide for yourself! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our material from various web reso...

You can text us here! 9 Russian students die on a hike in the Urals in 1959, and the circumstances of their deaths has inspired many theories, books and even movies. The mystery remains to this day, with a weak official conclusion released in July 2020. You decide what happened...... Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram S...

You can text us here! Immortality... Is the fountain of youth a pipe dream, or is there some hope that our poor billionaires will be around forever? Find out here, probably. We talk about the Immortal Count, who walks among us, and the research that is happening right now. And other nonsense. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - In...

You can text us here! Bramshott is a town in the UK that claims to be the most haunted. Lets find out. Mark is a sceptic, I am a piss-taker... together we can probably come to no conclusion whatsoever. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our material from various web resources, a...