Mind Poppers

This week we discuss a horrific news story about a family in the midlands which in turn sets us down the tragic path of Oedipus. We also take a look at reports of a creature spotted in the skies above Reactor 4, a diving accident in Trinidad and why serial killers can't get it up. Join the current timeline on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have returned from my trip to mainland Europe with tales about a zombie queen who ruled over Portugal. We also talk about a rumour about Rod Stewart and an entire football team, more funeral home mishaps and some killer Teletubbies. Join the current timeline on Patreon ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated to the night time, when we lay in bed at night and find ourselves contemplating who else is awake, who works through the night, what animals traverse through the cities, woodlands and oceans under the night sky and who's bangin' who? We count a herd of suicidal sheep, an axe murderer who loves late night jazz and a sun god fighting for the dawn. Join the current timeline...

This week we investigate the ramifications of a public humiliation in Senior Infants, Napoleon's horned-up love letters and how an ancient curse created the County Cavan accent. Join the current timeline on Patreon ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I address the backlash from comments made about teachers, we discuss manners at the dinner table gone too far and an assassination attempt gone horribly wrong. Join the current timeline on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pervert, a kangaroo and a ghost walk into bar... Join the current timeline on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the recent passing of Pope Franics, we take a peak down the rabbit-hole of the freaky history of Popes. Time and time again, over the course of the last 1000 years, the man supposedly closest to God has been at the epicentre of scandals, sex-parties and secrets. Join the current timeline on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is the Hangxiety special, an episode designed to guide you through the horrors of your hangover. We have listener hangxiety mail, guided hangxiety meditation, ancient hangxiety and some stranger hangxiety. Join the current timeline on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is all about cosmic oddities. We answer some of the biggest mysteries of the known universe such as what happens when you fart in space, life on the moon and the lost cosmonauts of the USSR. Join the current timeline on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Mind Poppers PSA: don't shake the baby no matter how tempting. This week things get tense on an airplane, a preacher with a famous son has a secret, a body ends up in the wrong place and a funeral takes an unexpected turn. Join the current timeline on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast I take you on a journey because I've been to Hell and back. A bad experience in a shopping center leads to the truth being uncovered about the world's ugliest and possibly most dangerous shoe.  Join the current timeline on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freak of the Week is here! A series within a series within a series where we pluck a handful of freaks out of bizarre history, weird news, dark corners of the internet and beyond — then pit them against each other to see who truly deserves the crown: Freak of the Week . This week we have a woman who takes golden showers to the extreme, a woman who gave birth to a rabbit and a woman suffering from...

Freak of the Week is here! A series within a series within a series where we pluck a handful of freaks out of bizarre history, weird news, dark corners of the internet and beyond — then pit them against each other to see who truly deserves the crown: Freak of the Week . For even Freakier content join the Mind Poppers' Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At long last we return with a Stop The Press! double feature. Starting with a headline breakdown of five "real-life" magazines before diving into the drama plaguing small town Britain. Stories of betrayal, murder and an unwanted visitor. Support the podcast and become a Mind Poppers' Patreon Member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we see a small Irish village plagued by non-stop erections, how I was found guilty in a court of law, wandering uteruses and the return of our Small Town Escandalo segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The week we are talking about stalkers, vampires and a group of GAA lads in North Kerry who created a secret society for shagging...each other. (no homo) Jacqueline Ades jailhouse press-conference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we hear from a listener who gave it her all at the school talent show, only for her dreams to be shattered. An elementary school Principal gets arrested in Florida and an Aztec Goddess throws a banquet for the ages. For weekly episodes consider joining the mind popper's basement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss why some people go to The Pictures and some people go to The Cinema. You should go to The Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not since the Roscommon Trial of the Century have I been so invested in an Irish story. A breaking story nonetheless! A small village named Kilgobnet has been plagued with inappropriate sounds coming from an unknown source during funerals and church services for the past few weeks. The local villagers are at their wits end. This episode originally appeared on Patreon . Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

This week, we venture into the heart of Dubai, where an isolated mansion stands alone in the desert. By day, it appears abandoned, but as night falls, the mansion transforms into a hub for lavish parties catering to the elite with sinister appetites. Join us as we uncover the eerie secrets hidden within its walls and explore the dark underbelly of luxury. Episode originally appeared on Patreon . H...

A small town band from Nashville has broken up after they find out that their vocalist had been spiking a fellow bandmate with Oestrogen in order to steal his partner. We also make our way back yonder to Ancient Greece to hear about the story of Hermaphroditus. Join me on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In keeping with the festive theme we are looking at The Santa Crimes. We take a look at the low-budget Santa Claus, a terrifying figure every child has encountered. We also dive into some of the more serious crimes committed by men wearing the iconic red suit from peppermint perverts to merry murderers. Join us in the Mind Poppers' basement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

There are hundreds of reports from people claiming to have seen the real Santa Clause as a child. The years go on and long after they stop "believing" they are certain that they saw something that Christmas that they cannot explain. We take a look at this phenomena and I discuss my own Santa encounter. Join Mind Poppers over on Patreon ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet another strange week in the news, a clarinetist boyfriend is betrayed by his flutist girlfriend while a US representative goes to see Beetlejuice the musical. Join us in the Mind Popper's basement here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been another weird week in the news, especially for funeral homes. Locals have been complaining of weird smells and sketchy ashes. Meanwhile there is drama with an off-duty pilot. Join us in the Mind Popper's basement here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.