Wyrd Wessex

Welcome to  AfterWyrd , the Wyrd Wessex bonus podcast! Hey, Wyrdos! Craig and Andy are back and in need of a good laugh, diving headfirst into the bizarre and the brilliant. We’re kicking things off by getting into the bafflingly weird laws of  Wisconsin , including the myth about the mandatory slice of cheese with your apple pie and the confusing train riddle law. Then, we dive into the...

⚠️ WARNING: This episode contains very disturbing and violent material involving children. Viewer and listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdo's  cover one of the most harrowing cases they have ever discussed: the  2014 Slender Man stabbing . Join Craig and Andy as they take a deep, serious look at the tragic events, the powerful internet obsession,...

Welcome to AfterWyrd, the bonus podcast from the Wyrd Wessex crew where we cram in all the weirdness that doesn't fit into our regular shows! In this episode, Craig and Andy are diving into some truly bizarre news from the fields of Wiltshire to the depths of space. We start off in the heart of Wiltshire as we explore the new crop circles popping up in one of the world's most famous UFO hotspots....

The truth is stranger than fiction! In this epic episode of  Wyrd Wessex , Craig and Andy dive into the real-world conspiracy theory that directly inspired the Netflix phenomenon,  Stranger Things . Join the Wyrdo's as they explore the bizarre claims of the  Montauk Project , from psychic children to interdimensional travel. The journey gets even weirder with a detour into the legen...

⚠️ WARNING: This episode contains very disturbing material involving graphic violence, cannibalism, and murder. Viewer and listener discretion is strongly advised. Join the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, as they venture into the darkest corners of true crime history. This time, they are exploring the macabre tale of Leonarda Cianciulli, a mother whose horrifying acts in 1940s Italy earned her the chilli...

Welcome to  AfterWyrd , the Wyrd Wessex bonus podcast! The boogeyman under the bed is just a myth... or is he? This week, Craig and Andy dive into a truly terrifying true crime phenomenon that brings the stuff of nightmares to life. Join the Wyrdo's as they dive into  phrogging —the bizarre act of a person secretly living in your home without your knowledge. From an ex-boyfriend hiding i...

⚠️ WARNING: This episode contains very disturbing material involving murder, ritualism, and dark psychological themes. Viewer and listener discretion is strongly advised. Join the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, as they venture into the darkest corners of Wales for a deep dive into one of Britain's most chilling true crime stories: The Welsh Vampire. This is not folklore—it's the horrifying account of Ma...

Join the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, as they head into the heart of Wiltshire for a deep dive into the weird and wonderful history of  Devizes ! In this special episode, we're exploring a market town where every street and stone tells a story of ghosts, battles, and dark legends. Whether you're a fan of history, folklore, or the paranormal, this episode is packed with stories that prove Devizes...

Join the  Wyrdo's , Craig and Andy, for a magical journey to  Butser Ancient Farm  to celebrate  Beltane , the ancient  pagan festival  of fire and life. This is a deep dive into  folklore, history, and the supernatural , all while celebrating the joyous coming of summer. We go behind the scenes to talk to the amazing people who make this incredible event happen,...

Tom Hirons: The Poet, The Wild God, & The Unseen World Join the  Wyrdo's , Craig and Andy, for a profound and wide-ranging interview with the celebrated poet and storyteller  Tom Hirons . In a world increasingly disconnected from nature, Tom has made it his life's work to reconnect people with their inner wildness, offering a rare glimpse into the life of a modern myth-maker. We delv...

Join the  Wyrdo's , Craig and Andy, as we delve into the dark and mysterious history of the date that sends a shiver down the spine of millions:  Friday the 13th ! Where does the superstition around this ill-omened day actually come from? We explore its sinister origins, from ancient Norse mythology to its modern dark reputation cemented by Hollywood. Inside this Ominous Episode: Siniste...

Welcome to the AfterWyrd, Wyrdo's! The show where we go even further down the rabbit hole of the weird and the wonderful. Join Craig and Andy as they share an amazing local legend about a maid, a worm (or serpent), and the great oak door of St. Nicholas Church—a fantastic piece of regional folklore! We then dive into a modern mystery: "The Central Park Papers." We explore this supposed historical...

In honour of  St. George's Day , join the  Wyrdo's , Craig and Andy, as we take a deep dive into the folklore of  dragons  in Britain! We explore how these majestic and terrifying creatures have shaped our stories, our psyche, and our very national symbols, from Welsh prophecy to English battle standards. Inside this Mythic Episode: The Wyrd History of St. George:  We expl...

Welcome back,  Wyrdo's ! On this episode of  AfterWyrd , we’re digging into the strange, the stomach-churning, and the serious news stories of the week. First, we discuss a recent peculiar find: a 19th-century  King James Bible  with a bizarre, almost  cursed feel  to it. We explore the eerie history surrounding this unsettling book. Then, we dive into a truly stomach...

Welcome back,  Wyrdo's ! This week on  Wyrd Wessex , we're tackling a case so bizarre, it fundamentally changed legal history. Join hosts Craig and Andy as they tell the story of the  Greenbrier Ghost , a 19th-century murder case where the victim's own spirit testified from beyond the grave. We'll cover the tragic death of  Zona Heaster , the suspicious actions of her husb...

Join the  Wyrdo's , Craig and Andy, on our bonus podcast,  AfterWyrd , as we dive into a chilling tale of reincarnation and a follow-up on the horrors of the past. We're taking you down a rabbit hole of bizarre stories, from a modern-day murder mystery with a supernatural twist to macabre historical artefacts. In this episode, we discuss: The Boy Who Remembered Being Murdered:  A th...

The Art of the Hoax: From Loki's Pranks to Historical Deception Welcome back,  Wyrdo's ! This week on  Wyrd Wessex , we're getting into the spirit of mischief by exploring the true  art of the hoax . Join hosts Craig and Andy as we take you on a journey through history's most unbelievably clever deceptions. From the very first  April Fool's Day pranks  and the genius liter...

The Dear David Ghost: Twitter's Viral Haunting & The Pet Camera Evidence Welcome back,  Wyrdo's ! This week on  Wyrd Wessex , we're diving into the strange and terrifying tale of  "Dear David," a web cartoonist's real-time account of his ghostly encounters that captivated millions on Twitter. What began as an unsettling series of dreams soon escalated into a full-blown haunting...

Welcome back,  Wyrdo's ! On this episode of  AfterWyrd , we’re digging into the stories that almost made the cut and the conspiracies that defy belief. First, we tackle the story that was too strange for even us to cover: a gruesome weird news item about a  severed hand found in Ireland . We explore why some stories just cross the line into the truly bizarre and unnerving. Then, we...

Salisbury's Ghostly Secrets: Hand in the Wall, Cryptids & The Edwardian Murder Join us for a journey to  Salisbury , a city where the modern world is built on a foundation of ancient mysteries and forgotten legends. We’ll take you from the ancient ramparts of  Old Sarum  to the magnificent Cathedral, uncovering strange stories and bizarre historical accounts along the way. We’ll...

Welcome back,  Wyrdo's ! This week, we're asking some big questions and delving into major updates across history, conspiracy, and folklore. Join us as we discuss the recent declassification of files related to the assassinations of  JFK  and  Martin Luther King Jr. We debate whether this is a genuine move toward government transparency or simply political theatre designed to m...

Welcome to the AfterWyrd, Wyrdo's! This week, we're diving into the strange world where government meets cryptid. We cover a truly bizarre story out of California: a proposed bill that would officially recognise Bigfoot (or Sasquatch) as the state's cryptid! Craig talks with Eric Nelson from the world-famous Willow Creek Bigfoot Museum about the implications of this wild move. Join them as they di...

Join us for a fantastic conversation with our multi-talented guest,  Mark Ryan ! You’ll know Mark as the voice of  Bumblebee  in the  Transformers  films and as  Nasir the Saracen  in the iconic series  Robin of Sherwood . He is also a gifted author and the co-creator of the  Wildwood Tarot , a deck steeped in the strange mysticism and wisdom of the Bri...

The Secret History of Tarot: From 15th-Century Game to Golden Dawn Join us this week as we explore the fascinating and sometimes mysterious history of  Tarot Cards ! We’re setting the stage for our upcoming interview with Mark Ryan about the Wildwood Tarot by delving into the origins of this ancient tradition. We trace the journey of the cards from their start as a 15th-century card game call...

In this bonus episode of  AfterWyrd , the  Wyrdo's  Andy and Craig are back to discuss two truly terrifying news stories. Horror Pranks & Occult Fear The Devil Prank:  We tackle a truly terrifying Ring doorbell saga in North Texas involving a person in a chilling  goat mask  and the recitation of a sinister  Bible verse . The discussion leads us to explore ho...