Strange Stuff Podcast

You can text us here! Sounds like a Japanese motorcycle, 'Itchyfanny', but it's no joke to the people involved in this 18th Century haunting, that started with a 'murder' and ended with prison, fines and a stint in the stocks. Episode 82 is all about Scratching Fanny, the possible ghost of Cock lane! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodc...

You can text us here! A trilogy of stories from Devon, in the UK. A man who couldn't be hanged, hairy hands, and a young girls grave... what do they have in common? The West Country, land of cider and scones. A listener's suggestion led us into this particular rabbit hole in one of the most picturesque areas of the UK. If you have ever thought of visiting Devon, you may want to think again, after...

You can text us here! Anyone can be abducted at any time.  This week we take a look at some cases of alien abduction that have a lot of credibility, one of them was even a Russian president! There are thousands of people claiming to have been abducted every year, and although it's on the fringes of UFOology, there are groups formed  and meetings held  on a regular basis  between abductees. Listen...

You can text us here! That guy you know... the hairy one. Is he just hairy, or is there a more sinister reason for his fuzziness? They walk among us, sometimes on all fours if the moon is full. Werewolves have been reported  since the 14th century, and this week we take a look at the evidence and make a completely uninformed judgement on the voracity of their existence. No judgement from us if you...

You can text us here! Everybody loves a Disney Fairy Tale, the happy co-operation between our heroine and the animal kingdom, the happy ever after, and the jolly songs along the way. But... the original tales were much darker, and had hidden meanings and morals not suitable for young children. This Xmas episode, we examine the origins of some of your favourite tales, and see just how much they hav...

You can text us here! People have trained animals to perform all sorts of tasks, form circus tricks to service dogs. But did you know they also try to use them in the course of warfare? Some times, even finding  themselves as opponents on the field.  Episode 77 looks at a few examples of animals at war, and what happened when we crossed them! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreo...

You can text us here! The Pyramids of Egypt are the most famous, but there are also pyramids in China, Mexico and other countries around this flat earth of ours.  This week we take a look at some of these structures and discuss their uses and reason for being. Built by man or ET, they are fascinating in their design, and the secrets they hide. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patre...

You can text us here! No, not a  Dreamboy, but a copycat killer (kind of), who terrorised London sex workers in the early 1960's. Hundreds of suspects, few leads, and some celebrity connections. Episode 75 is all about murder, so sit back and prepare yourself!! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast -...

You can text us here! Since Bram Stoker wrote about Count Dracula in 18 70-something, vampires have fascinated and enthralled us on many levels, But they were around for centuries before that, and drinking blood has been ritualised in cults and religions for a long time. This week, we look at some real vampires, and decide if they really do walk among us! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.c...

You can text us here! For hundreds of years, many religions have practiced exorcism, or the casting out of evil spirits. This week we look at whether the ritual is based on fact or if it's just somebody having a bit of a mental break. Today, you are more likely to be diagnosed as schizophrenic than possessed, but the demon option is definitely the more interesting! join us as we explore a few famo...

You can text us here! Possibly the most famous diamond in the world, The Hope Diamond comes with an added extra... a curse that has allegedly taken the lives of many of its owners.  Episode 72 explores the price of greed, and finds out once and for all if the curse is a thing. Or not. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram...

You can text us here! Some Halloween flavoured stories to get the hairs on the back of your neck standing to attention. From the spooky forest in Japan, to the hiker who ended up on the menu, there's something here for every taste! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our material...

You can text us here! In 2004, the Nimitz was on a training exercise off the coast of California, when it had the most well documented and witnessed UFO encounter of all time. This episode, we will look at what happened, and how it was handled by the government and the navy. We will also probably talk a load of nonsense. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodc...

You can text us here! Deep in the heart of prehistoric France, a cave was discovered that hadn't been entered by a human for over 10,000 years. Inside was a collection of fossils, bones and drawings, that astounded the world. Depictions of lions, rhinos, mammoths, wolves and bears, to name a few. What were these animals doing in France? Or how had the artist seen them ? All of the questions will e...

You can text us here! The biggest undercover drugs bust in the world at the time, took place in Wales in the 70's, and involved 800 officers and support personnel  from 11 different police forces in the UK, plus several more around the world. Completely untrained in undercover operations, because there was no training back then, they had to pass themselves off as hippies and infiltrate the gang. T...

You can text us here! So, it's 15th century Russia, and you are out of a job, What to do, what to do. Here's an idea... impersonate the dead heir to the empire. What could go wrong? Lets find out, as a few chaps try just that in this week's episode. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We s...

You can text us here! A group of teenage boys in Japan manage to capture a UFO (several times), and there followed a sequence of events that are worthy of a Mel Brooks film. Episode 66 explores miniturisation, hard to pronounce names, some more on the Queen and other stuff. It's fab. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram S...

You can text us here! Since 1906 mysterious disappearances and murders have plagued a remote valley in Canada, fuelling rumours of supernatural creatures and mad podcasters roaming the area. This week, we try to solve the mystery of the Nahanni Valley, or the Valley of The Headless Men.  Is it simply gold related murder, or is there an otherworldly explanation? Find out elsewhere, but listen here...

You can text us here! When Sharon went looking for love on the internet, she had something very specific in mind. This episode deals with the first ever murder case that was solved using the internet, and shows how even the most outwardly normal people can be hiding a dark side to themselves that the anonymity of the web is ideally suited to nurture.  Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com w...

You can text us here! An indecipherable book from the 15th Century that could contain the secret of eternal youth or how to turn lead into gold, or even how to generate cheap electricity! This week's episode will try to unravel the mystery of the Voynich Manuscript and answer questions that have been asked for hundreds of years. Join us as we become confused and lost on our weekly journey! Support...

You can text us here! A true tale of a creature that terrorised France in the 18th Century, killing hundreds, and wounding many more. Was it a werewolf? A hellhound sent from god? Whatever it was, it had to be stopped, so Louis XV put up a reward and 30,000 troops and hunters went looking for the monster. Episode 62 looks at what happened in Gevaudan and how the killings finally stopped Support th...

You can text us here! The last part (for now) of our chat with Richard Thomas about the time we spent in Soho, the people and places we remember and some of the nonsense that we got up to in the pursuit of fun. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our material from various web res...

You can text us here! In the middle of the last century, during the Californian gold rush, Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor of the USA and Protector of Mexico. He then proceeded to rule his land.  Based in San Francisco, Emperor Norton I was  a larger than life character, with a chequered history behind him.  Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #s...

You can text us here! Picking up where we left off last week, with Richard Thomas  sharing his thoughts and memories of Soho life in the 90's. This week we talk about more of the colourful characters and places that made Soho what it was.  Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - YouTube We source our...

You can text us here! When Derek and Maria bought a new house in New Jersey in 2014, they had no clue that an interested 3rd party was about to wreak havoc on their otherwise perfect life. Always remember; nowhere is truly safe, and the pen is indeed mightier than the sword. What should have been a joyous time of change and new beginnings, quickly turned into a nightmare that lasted years. Episode...