Strange Stuff Podcast

You can text us here! In the 11th Century, a new type of warfare became fashionable. This episode we explore the origins of assassination, and how it became the calling card of a very particular sect. If your army is small, what better way to defeat your enemies than by sending a couple of assassins on what was basically a suicide mission? Listen now as we look at the history of Assassins, and try...

You can text us here! The concluding part of the tale of the Hodgson Family's haunting back in the seventies. We also take a look at what some of the people involved are up to today. 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...

You can text us here! An unexpected 2 parter, full of fun, frolics and beasties! Ghosts, ghouls and headless horseman are just some of the things that may or may not be mentioned in this somewhat famous English haunting from the Seventies. The story was turned into books, documentaries and even a film.  Listen now to the spooky story of The Enfield Haunting. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcas...

You can text us here! There have always been 'experts' willing to tell you how to do everything from choosing the best brand of cigarette to how much lead you need to mix into paint to make it last longer.  It's amazing so many of us survived to adulthood. This week we look at Parenting Advice from the 1960's and what Doctors recommended in those times. It's wild. Support the show www.strangestuff...

You can text us here! The Sumerians gave us writing, the plough, beer and literature amongst many other cultural advancements, but were they the result of natural evolution or did they come from an otherworldly source? The Anunnaki were the Gods of choice back then, and they raise a lot of questions. We have some answers. Possibly. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/stran...

You can text us here! As  requested by Mark, this week we take a dive into astral projection. Or at least, put a toe in the water. The implications of AP are pretty mind blowing, Imagine just closing your eyes and being able to travel to Hawaii or Antartica if that tickles your fancy. But is it possible? Lets find out. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcas...

You can text us here! Imagine being able to visualise something thousands of miles away in real time. Or something that is going to happen somewhere in the world.  Apparently its a thing. Ask the CIA, the Russians or a host of private companies that carry out research into this ability. Remote viewing is the ideal way to find out whats going on with your 'enemies' and this episode looks into how r...

You can text us here! A second part to last week's one part episode about drugs. This wasn't planned, but happened as a result of :                                                   1. Mark forgetting to mention that he wouldn't be able to record                                                         this week.                                                    2. Testing out new production softw...

You can text us here! Big Pharma has a lot to answer for. Of course, it never will. They have been dealing heroin, cocaine, morphine etc for over a hundred years, and made billions. They continue to do so with the governments full blessing. If you try it however, you will go straight to jail. This week we take a look at some of the ways they used to market their products and try to make sense of t...

You can text us here! When a small fishing boat goes missing off the coast of The Canary Isles,  a series of unusual events turns a tragedy into a baffling mystery that will last for decades.  What really happened to El Fausto? Listen now to hear what happened! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast -...

You can text us here! There are still so many things we don't know about what is under the surface of the ocean. Ancient civilisations, alien spacecraft, even strange fish! So join us now as we look at some of the things  that have kept us fascinated for decades or even centuries, and for some reason we rant about other stuff as well! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/st...

You can text us here! This week we talk about the symptoms of alien abduction. Everything from lost time, nosebleeds and a sore botty, to anxiety and strange markings on your skin. Individually, these may mean nothing, but if you have several of these, it could well be that you are of special interest to our extra-terrestrial friends. Listen now as I try to convince Mark of the validity of the enc...

You can text us here! There are many symptoms that individually may mean nothing, but if you suffer from several of them, it may be an indicator that you have in fact, been abducted by aliens! Lost time, nosebleeds and a sore bottom are some of the things to watch for. This week, I try to convince Mark that we are visited a lot more often than you may think, and I have the facts to prove it. Kinda...

You can text us here! Is it possible there is a reason we have so many crazy cat people? The internet seems to have been invented just for cat pics and videos. and previously normal people we know suddenly turn up covered in cat hair and gushing about Mr. Mitten's latest adventures. What if they are actually being mind controlled to suddenly become more conducive to cat ownership? Not as nuts as i...

You can text us here! Ever felt strongly enough about a situation that you just had to take action? When the Bosnian war kicked off in the 1990s, Helge Meyer, a Danish ex-military serviceman, took it upon himself to do his bit, and so began one of the most incredible modern war stories you will ever hear.  His selfless actions saved countless lives, earned the respect of all other participants in...

You can text us here! Egyptian Mummies didn't just come with useful curses to smite your friends with, they were also used, until very recently, in suspect medical practices, as well as being after dinner entertainment at Victorian dinner parties! There is no debasement that we as a civilised society will not stoop to.  This week we explore the moral, medical and religious aspects of cannibalism,...

You can text us here! A strange title for a strange episode. I didn't really know what to call this episode, because we didn't really focus on a single subject. So I settled on a title that basically means talking a lot! From dead bodies starring in tv shows, to Welsh sheep farmers passing laws about... well, Welsh sheep farming. It seems we just went off on one. Support the show www.strangestuffp...

You can text us here! Nonsense? Don't be too sure. There are lots of theories about where thousands of high ranking Nazis' fled to after the war, and one of the most popular ones involves a base on the moon, where they are preparing for the Fourth Reich. Perhaps in it's entirety it's a bit far fetched, but there is more truth to this than you might expect. There are indeed Nazis' on the moon! Supp...

You can text us here! One of the most powerful and mysterious of the religious orders from the middle ages, the Knights Templar are at the centre of many conspiracy theories, regarding their purpose and their actions. Rumoured to be the guardians of the Ark of The Covenant amongst other holy treasures, they rose to prominence in the 12th Century and quickly became a force to be reckoned with. So w...

You can text us here! After Mark complained about the downer Xmas episode, I thought we would do something a little more light-hearted this week, with a look at some Xmas UFO encounters. A glass of sherry notwithstanding, there are a surprising amount of Xmas encounters, and not just at the office Xmas party!  Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strang...

You can text us here! This man is unique.  He ranks amongst the highest body counts for serial killers, but he is little known outside of his native Brazil. Today we will try to fix that. The incredible story of Pedro Rodriguez, or Killer Pete as he is also known,  will leave you unsure how you feel about him at the end, but it's an amazing journey to get there! Support the show www.strangestuffpo...

You can text us here! Not all Christmases are happy. While most of us settle in for a happy, family oriented time, tragedy and horror don't take a break for the season.  This week we look at some of the incidents that have ruined Xmas for others, and left unsolved mysteries in their wake. Regardless, we wish all our listeners a merry Xmas, and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year!...

You can text us here! Mark Hoffman is an author, journalist and playwright, and he joined us to talk about his new book, 'Good Mourning... A Guide To Biting The Big One... And Dying Too'. The book itself is a rather irreverent look at some of the customs and rituals surrounding death in different cultures, along with a study of human emotions.  Written a couple of weeks after the death of his own...

You can text us here! From  a piece of the cross, the stone tablets of the the ten commandments and the Ark of the Covenant, rumours of what wonders may lie in the hidden archives in  The Vatican, are almost as numerous as the facts! Some of which we have for you today! From Michelangelo to The Knights Templar, Robert E Lee to the Dalai Lama, everyone who is anyone has featured in correspondence b...

You can text us here! If you are going to nick a a bit of jewellery, aim high.  Thomas Blood aimed for the stars... The Crown Jewels! Who was this man, and what led him to such an audacious plot? We'll tell you! Listen to learn how not to do something a bit naughty, and maybe get some tips on how to do it right! Only joking, we don't recommend nicking the crown jewels. Probably. Support the show w...