Strange Stuff Podcast

You can text us here! Finally we get to answer all of Mark's questions about the MIB. Hopefully without Will Smith bitch-slapping him. What does it mean when you are being followed by these strange figures, and who sent them? No idea, but there are a few theories and stories we can share with you. Episode 51 is all about sharing. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strange...

You can text us here! The 1970's were a better time. Kids would play outside all day, and you rarely heard of alien ghost clowns on the beach. Faye and George, however, did have such an encounter, and Episode 50 takes a peek at that day in 1973. I should point out that before recording this episode, I had a few drinks with a work colleague. You probably won't notice I'm drunk. Probably. Support th...

You can text us here! Episode 49 looks at the murder of a woman in 1941, whose body was found in a hollow tree, by 4 young lads who were out poaching. Was she a witch? A spy? And what the hell has Sylvester Stallone got to do with it? Find all the answers right here... probably. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strang...

You can text us here! Some of us like a nice glass of wine and a good gangster film to unwind with at the weekend, while others like to throw themselves out of a perfectly good aeroplane in the pursuit of an adrenaline rush which can be got a lot more safely and probably cheaper from Dodgy Dave the Dealer. Episode 48 takes a look at some of the insane things people do for fun, and theres a bit abo...

You can text us here! Bram Stoker's inspiration for Dracula is often a subject of discussion amongst... well, not us, but in the interests of having something to talk about, we offer up two of the middle-ages best contenders: Elisabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler. If you ever wondered what royalty did before negotiating reality shows with Netflix, check out episode 47 of our podcast, where we bol...

You can text us here! When Howard Carter broke the seal to Tutenkhamun's tomb, did he release an ancient curse, or did people just start dropping dead of natural causes? Grave robbing, or archaeology, as the toffs like to call it, was rife in Egypt in the 19th and 20th centuries, and Tutenkhamen's tomb was arguably the most important and richest discovery of all. Episode 46 follows the fate of the...

You can text us here! In  16th century Strasbourg , a woman suddenly started dancing for no apparent reason, setting off a chain of events that resulted in fatalities, injuries, and some sweet moves. A whole town became a giant rave, but what happened? I don't have a clue, but I like a rager, so come with us as we take a look at the Dancing Plague of 1518. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast....

You can text us here! The title says it all really. Along with a little local history of the Isle of Man, we get to meet Gef, a mischievous mongoose with a lot of talent, who caused quite a stir in the 1930's when he made the acquaintance of a local family.  Confounding scientists, scholars and bus drivers alike, he became quite the local celeb , and if he was around today, he'd probably have more...

You can text us here! Whether you like it or not, your government is always trying to find new and fabulous ways to kill you, financed off the books, by your own tax money. As we discussed in the last episode, MK Ultra was around for 20 years, getting high and offing patriots, but then came The Montauk Project.  Are you of sound mind? Good, because we are going to make it stronger, faster and more...

You can text us here! Wanna get high? The CIA did, and they were a bit embarrassed when they got caught out. Still, murdering the chap you got to design your murder tools, was a bit naughty. This week we look at the drug-fest which was MK Ultra, originally designed as a secret interrogation/torture unit, which ended up more of a rock festival. It's always good to know your government is spending y...

You can text us here! In the wide open spaces of Canada, there is plenty of room for aliens to play. Episode 41 covers an abduction and an attack, two cases which have left authorities and experts dumbfounded. Luckily, we at Strange Stuff are on the case. All unanswered questions will probably stay that way, but we should have a giggle on the way to nowhere. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcas...

You can text us here! Cats have nine of them, and they seem to do ok. But many people believe that we also have many lives, in the form of reincarnation. Episode 40 explores the religious connotations, the moral dilemma and Lionel Ritchie, amongst other stuff. Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Strange Stuff Podcast - Y...

You can text us here! Planes, Trains and Automobiles... good film, but nothing on the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, where ships and aircraft have vanished without a trace, strange lights, weather conditions and magnetic interference, have all played a part in building the lore surrounding this part of the world. Aliens, ancient civilisations, sea monsters and alcohol have all been theorised,...

You can text us here! Clive of India, Pirates, the birth of the British Empire, Billionaires and hookahs. It's all there in this week's episode. Join us as we show how a small business can grow into the oppressor of an entire continent in just 50 years... You too, can be a despot! Support the show www.strangestuffpodcast.com www.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast #strangestuffpodcast - Instagram Stra...

You can text us here! The mystery of the Mary Celeste, found adrift with no crew, the table set for dinner, and everything untouched in perfect condition, is a story most people are familiar with.  Well, here it is again. With a couple of other nuggets thrown in for good measure. join us on the streets of Victorian London, flogging matches, and zooming around Peru in our spaceships, as we waste ye...

You can text us here! Thanks to Henrik and Emanuel for their suggestions for this weeks topic! We explore a few Urban Myths, even solving one of them! Probably. We have all heard of them, every area seems to have it's own, but are they based in fact, or are they complete nonsense? Lets see. Episode 36 takes a look at 3 urban myths, at least one of which, everyone will have heard. Except Mark. Slen...

You can text us here! Never meet your heroes, is what they say, and for the most part it's true. What we imagine and what we are confronted with are usually two very different things. From Coco Chanel to Henry Ford, we take a peek at the dark side of some of history's finest figures, and show that even the greatest of human beings are flawed. Episode 35 is here to tell you that Ghandi wasn't all a...

You can text us here! For thousands of years the stories of the Yeti have been spoken in whispers around campfires all over this flat earth of ours. Hunters of this beast have included Alexander the Great, Sir Edmond Hillary and a bloke from Peckham called Bob. We settle once and for all, absolutely nothing, but we have a lot of fun getting there.  Join us on this journey to Tibet, Nepal and beyon...

You can text us here! What's that sound under your feet? Rats in the basement? Or an advanced civilisation flushing the loo? Could ET be coming from within rather than from outer? I don't know, but we do our best to answer zero questions in this episode (33),  before zoning out and discussing something else entirely. Join us as we journey to the centre of the earth and back again. Support the show...

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...