Seriously Strange

Join us this Halloween for a Special Panel, featuring Dr Mike Benbough Jackson, Randy Liebeck, Dr Paul Rogers, Caroline McKendrick Gibson, Kristian Lander⁩  along with Karin Beasent with  ⁨The Supernatural UK⁩  producers John Shackleton and Andy Bourne. Seasoned documentary film-makers leaping into the uncanny world of paranormal phenomena, with an 8 episode series under their belt with a second s...

*EXTENDED EDITION Keith Linder's riveting account of the Bothell Hell House poltergeist haunting. This special podcast episode includes the full live presentation on recapping briefly Keith's 2012-2016 ordeals—featuring encounters with apparitions, spontaneous fires, extreme behaviours—The investigations that were conducted by Steve Mera and Don Phillips. Documentaries that have been created aroun...

🚗👻 You demanded it, we delivered! Our members shouted "WE WANT ROAD GHOSTS," and we're hitting the haunted lanes of Somerset and Nottinghamshire for a spine-chilling ride. Expect phantom hitchhikers, spectral coaches, and whispers in the fog—backed by real sightings and local lore. Will you dare drive these routes at night? Prof Rob Gandy also stepped up to share a unique road ghos...

Unravel the enigma of Scotland's shores with cryptozoologist Glen Vaudrey, author of Sea Serpent Carcasses of Scotland . In this immersive ASSAP talk, Glen dissects a millennium of bizarre beachings—from the 900 AD "large woman" (whale? squid? myth?) to the 1808 Stronsay Monster (a 55-foot basking shark with "six limbs") and the stone-throwing tragedy of the 1830 Benbecula...

Unlock the secrets of near-death experiences (NDEs) in this episode of the Seriously Strange podcast! Author Anthony Peake reveals groundbreaking neuroscience: surging brain waves at death, DMT's role in psychedelic "death trips," and how quantum physics might rewrite brain communication. From rat decapitation studies to ketamine-induced visions, explore why consciousness could outli...

Dive into the intriguing world of the Winchester Mystery House with paranormal enthusiast and published author Julie Elizabeth Boyd in her presentation "Facts vs Fable: The Winchester Mystery House." The house being the highlight of the story, this episode spotlights the real Sarah Winchester—her staggering fortune from the Winchester rifle empire, valued at $20 million in 1881 (equivale...

Join Penny Griffiths-Morgan, star of "Help! My House is Haunted" on Discovery Channel and host of "Haunted Histories," in this gripping ASSAP Paranormal Webinar, also on the "Seriously Strange" podcast. Penny reveals her incredible family discovery: five brothers who fought in WWI’s brutal trenches and all survived. Explore eerie tales of WWI ghosts, the Angel of Mons...

Dive into the fascinating world of #soundanalysis with Steve Hume, a dedicated technical sound engineer and member of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) since 1993. As a current committee member of the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (#ASSAP), Steve applies his expert ear and deep knowledge to unravel the mysteries of a chilling #Brazilian #poltergeist case. Contr...

Join us for a chilling episode featuring special guest William Tabone of the Australian Paranormal Society. Dive into the eerie history and haunting accounts of Australia's largest insane asylum, which operated for nearly a century. William shares spine-tingling personal testimonies and stories from his team as they explore the restless spirits and residual presences that linger in the asylum's sh...

ASSAPs  ⁨@KristianLander⁩  wades into the waters of myths, legends and historical accounts of mermen around the British Isles in this presentation entitled "From the Sea, He Came". A chance holiday, landed Kristian a stones throw from Orford, where our journey begins with the Wild Man of #orford a Merman captured in the nets and taken to the castle in 1167 documented by chronicler and scholar Ralp...

Dive into the eerie world of SpectraDOS with Dr. Andrew Wedgbury, a game design lecturer and sociologist at Staffordshire University. This zero-player program, inspired by Ouija boards and EVP, generates random words and alchemical symbols, creating a haunting digital ritual. Is it a game, an experiment, or a portal to the spirit world? Download SpectraDOS and interpret its uncanny messages yourse...

🔥 Uncover the truth with guest Ben Emlyn-Jones of HPANWO! 🕵️‍♂️ Diving into the gripping story of Helen Duncan, the spiritualist medium silenced potentially by a military intelligence conspiracy. Ben leads the light with Helen’s granddaughter in her passionate campaign for a posthumous pardon. Was Helen jailed to hide secrets revealed through her mediumship? Watch now to explore this chilling tal...

Greg Thomlinson,  our guest from the  Pursuit of the Paranormal  podcast, examines the striking similarities between Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and poltergeist experiences, suggesting they may represent the same underlying phenomenon. Thomlinson posits that trauma and intense emotions may act as catalysts, shaping the perception and manifestation of these phenomena. Thought-provoking is his app...

Join hosts Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson on Seriously Strange as we dive into the eerie world of supernatural horror game design with Dr. Andrew Wedgbury (aka Dr. Wedge), a game design lecturer, hauntologist, and researcher. In this episode, we explore how interactive games can recreate haunted environments for scientific curiosity or thrilling experiences. Dr. Wedge shares insigh...

Sam Baltrusis , author of Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow, joins Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson in a captivating exploration of Sleepy Hollow’s eerie legends and Salem’s haunted history. Uncover the truth behind the Headless Horseman, a figure sparked by Washington Irving’s 1820 story, and how decades of tales may have created thought forms—egregores or tulpas—manifesting as ghosts. 👻Like...

In December 1984, high-school teacher Ken Webster , his friend Nic , and girlfriend Debbie uncovered a mysterious message on a borrowed BBC Microcomputer in their Dodleston village home. Thinking it was a prank, they replied, sparking a 16-month exchange of nearly 400 messages. As the dialogue unfolded, they grew convinced the messages were real—sent by someone living in their very house, but in t...

The chilling mystery of the Cornish Owlman , a winged humanoid haunting Mawnan, Cornwall. Explore vivid witness sketches, from the Melling sisters’ 1976 encounter to later sightings, revealing a creature with glowing eyes, standing 6ft tall with clawed feet. Join our conversation with Fortean enthusiast Sarah Pilkington as we unravel the social dynamics of a small village gripped by fear, the psyc...

Venture into the eerie heart of Ceredigion with Dr. Mike Benbough-Jackson, senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, as he unveils Wales’ Weird Wonders: Ceredigion Wales, where ancient folklore, ghostly encounters, and unexplained phenomena weave a tapestry of high strangeness. From eerie landscapes to chilling tales, uncover the mysteries that linger in this Welsh region. Perfect for f...

In this episode of the Seriously Strange. Hosted by Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick-Gibson Dr. Mark Fox takes us on a fascinating journey into the UFO phenomenon, viewed through the lens of theosophy and theology. Could UFOs be more than extraterrestrial crafts? Dr. Fox explores the ultra-terrestrial hypothesis, suggesting these are shapeshifting spiritual entities, possibly demonic, drawi...

Dr. Eric Dullin , a mechanical and electrical engineer with a PhD in Software and Automation, takes you into the eerie realm of academic poltergeist research. Hosted by Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson, Eric shares his expertise as LAPDC’s Research Director, 26 papers published on Researchgate.com and a unique database of 1,200+ poltergeist cases, accessible at www.macropk.org . List...

Knocks, bangs and persistence to get your attention. The 'Noisy Ghost' is one of the better-documented paranormal phenomena. Caroline McKendrick Gibson presents an introduction to the Signs of a Poltergeist. Poltergeist v Hauntings. Hosted by Kristian Lander and questions by William Eyre www. ASSAP.ac.uk

Join award-winning writer and folklorist Paula Dempsey for a chilling exploration of curses in this live-recorded episode. With her academic lens and passion for the strange, Paula dissects the origins, cultural significance, and eerie allure of curses in folklore and beyond. Hosted by Caroline McKendrick-Gibson and Kristian Lander Perfect for paranormal enthusiasts seeking thought-provoking discu...

BONUS: Kristian was going through the filing cabinet in the studio, came across the fabled questionnaire that set him on the journey to speak at the Seriously Strange Conference in 2011 and then join ASSAP, the terribly named Project WIRGOOT (Where Is Really Going On Out There?) Let's have a read through! Maybe you would like to read and fill it in, might be 14 years late and it could fill a f...

Sam Perrin is welcomed as our guest, a former guide of Highgate Cemetery, and an academic, author, and television personality. Brings us intimate knowledge through knowledge and research to make some startling observations. We explore Victorian-era themes, Stoker’s connections with other authors, and the social commentary embedded in this gothic masterpiece. With an MA in Victorian Studies from Bi...

Uncover the strange tale of the Green Children of Woolpit in this fascinating talk by Deborah Hyde. From 12th-century sources to folklore and theories like Flemish origins, orphans of war, dietary deficiencies, or copper exposure, this episode explores the enigma of their green skin. Perhaps from St Martins Land as they claimed. Recorded live with an engaged audience, enjoy the accessible presenta...