Things Are About To Get Weird

The fascinating fate of the house that inspired The Conjuring movie to the strange-but-true reality of the UK’s missing museum objects – and an interesting little fact about why so many of us can’t stand the sound of our own voices – Weird Fix 12 has as eclectic a mix of topics as ever… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://u...

When Sherri Papini went missing whilst out for her usual run back in 2016, a frantic search was started for the beloved wife and mother-of-two. The story gripped the United States, and beyond – but what no one could have predicted were the strange twists and turns this case would end up taking… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠h...

From a cursed painting in a University exam hall to some bizarre happenings caught on camera in a Cornish pub, to a sweet little strange-but-true story involving an Antarctic Tinder match, today’s instalment of Weird Fix has a little bit of everything thrown into the mix! Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedgmh.org/su...

The world of Victorian medical practices has fascinated Chyaz since she was a teenager – from strange surgical customs (and mishaps) to bizarre ‘cures’, mind-boggling medicines and literal snake oil salesmen. And that’s before we even get to the asylums…this topic is as ‘strange but true’ as it gets. Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠...

In this celebrity-heavy edition of Weird Fix, Chyaz explores the apparent curse of James Dean’s car, dives into a very compelling theory about the one and only Mr Bean, and ends with a fun tale about a movie star doppelganger coincidence… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedgmh.org/support/ ⁠⁠ Become a Patreon subs...

The death of Zona Heaster Shue in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, originally prompted an outpouring of grief back in 1897. But after a ghostly encounter, many began to wonder whether Zona had actually been murdered. This is the story of the ‘Greenbrier Ghost’… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedgmh.org/suppor...

In this edition of Weird Fix, Chyaz covers an apparent new Simpson’s Prediction, a possibly haunted doll with a link to the Real Housewives franchise (Cheshire, specifically!) and a fun fact about the way our years used to begin! Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedgmh.org/support/ ⁠⁠⁠ Become a Patreon subscribe...

After the body of 56-year-old Zigmund Adamski was found under bizarre circumstances in the West Yorkshire town of Todmorden, theories quickly began to circulate as to what happened to him. Just months later, one of the police officers who had investigated Zigmund’s death would have the strangest experience of his life, which would lead him to rethink the fate that had befallen Zigmund. Could the o...

In today’s Weird Fix, we have an eclectic mix of stories, ranging from the tale of the road which became known as ‘Greater Manchester’s Most Haunted Street’, to the news of a pigeon held for 8 months on suspicion of espionage. Plus, a quick fact about a bizarre trend from the 1920s… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

When a new student arrived at Scotland’s Bearsden Academy in 1993, pupils there soon found themselves befriending the 16 year old, who introduced himself as Brandon Lee. He had just moved Canada and was an intelligent yet quirky teen who dreamed of pursuing a degree in Medicine. But what his classmates would discover about him just a couple of years later would baffle them, and their community, fo...

From a mysterious lake full of human skeletons to one of the strangest instances of ‘moral panic’ in history – plus a sweet little Valentine’s fact – this instalment of Weird Fix has something for everyone… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedgmh.org/support/ ⁠ Become a Patreon subscriber! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/...

Has The Simpsons really predicted some of the biggest events in modern history? Are the writers and animators who have created the colourful world of Springfield actually psychic? In today’s episode, Chyaz explores some of the most eerie – and controversial – ‘Simpsons Predictions’. Is this trend too weird to be true? Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Mental health r...

Join Chyaz as she explores a little bit of everything in this mini episode – from the bizarre events that became known as the Surrey Ghost Crash incident to why one of the UK’s few crop circle artists is giving up his craft. Plus, a quick fact which solves a jeans-related mystery. Welcome to the sixth instalment of Weird Fix! Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Mental...

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Today, Chyaz covers our most requested case yet: the Dyatlov Pass Incident. This is one of the most mysterious unsolved cases in modern history – as soon as you feel you may have worked out what happened to the nine hikers found dead in the Ural Mountain Range back in 1959, you realise that no explanation truly fits with the bizarre scene that was discovered… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https...

In the first Weird Fix instalment of 2024, Chyaz explores the possibility that Sherlock Holmes was inspired by a Mancunian police officer, gives an update on that bizarre ‘cursed’ painting at the London Bridge Experience and shares a strange little fact about tea… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedgmh.org/support/ ⁠...

Today, Chyaz wanted to play her part in bringing back the tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas time. Here are four chilling tales with links to the festive season, exploring everything from historical hauntings to the recent case of a possessed Christmas gift. So gather round, get comfy and prepare to get spooky this December… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠...

In today’s mini episode, Chyaz explores everything from a mysterious happening at the Manchester Museum to the tradition of ghost stories at Christmas, plus a look into the strange but true tale behind the Chupa Chups logo. Welcome to Weird Fix 4! Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unitedgmh.org/support/ ⁠ Become a Patreon...

The Hinterkaifeck Murders case is one of Germany’s most mysterious unsolved crime cases. Countless theories have been presented over the years, from the rational to the bizarre…but could the truth lie in the realms of the paranormal? Join Chyaz as she explores this tragic tale, and the many rabbit holes it has a tendency to spin off down… SA Help Resources: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-heal...

From a strange incident of sheep walking continuously in a circle in Inner Mongolia to a historical theory about a secret Shakespeare writing credit – plus an odd fact linked to Chyaz’s penchant for dressing like Avril Lavigne as a teen - this edition of Weird Fix has a little something for everyone… Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global:...

When 28 year old Karen Silkwood died in a tragic yet seemingly straightforward single-car crash, her death was swiftly ruled an accident. But as soon as an autopsy was ordered, her story began to take one bizarre turn after the next. Her body contained extremely high levels of plutonium, which set alarm bells ringing for those close to her for several shocking reasons. Join Chyaz as she explores t...

In today’s mini episode, Chyaz explores both a strange news story concerning a ‘cursed’ portrait bought from an East Sussex charity shop, plus why she thinks the Master Resell Rights trend is a scam. There’s also a bonus fascinating fact all about Bonfire Night too! Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mental health resources Global: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:...

This might just be the most bizarre medical condition you’ve never heard of…Sleep Paralysis is something around 8 percent of adults have experienced at some point, but for those who haven’t, it’s a mysterious affliction that isn’t even fully understood within the medical field. In this episode, Chyaz explores the reality behind Sleep Paralysis, and shares first-hand stories from someone who has ex...

Happy Halloween! It’s the most wonderful day of the year, and in honour of spooky season coming to its conclusion for 2023, here’s the Things Are About To Get Weird Halloween Special 2023. Today, Chyaz shares some more of YOUR strange but true experience stories, from ghostly tales to a bizarre UFO encounter, plus a piece of witchy trivia to finish off. Prepare for those goosebumps now… Mental hea...

Welcome to Weird Fix, our new mini episode series! Looking for a sprinkle of strangeness to tide you over until the next full episode of Things Are About To Get Weird? In today’s instalment, Chyaz dives into the origins of Friday 13th, gives an update on The Hum and explains why the BBC once banned the spooky season classic, Monster Mash! Mental health resources UK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mind....