We Can Be Weirdos
Dan Schreiber, a professional fact-hunter, explores the strange beliefs, ideas, and theories of remarkable people. He asks guests a series of questions known as The Batshit Survey, covering topics like ghosts, déjà vu, telepathy, and premonitions. The podcast also includes bonus episodes called 'Lazy Code' that delve into simulation theory. New episodes are released every Friday, with bonus episodes monthly.
Episodes
One Final Stroll Along The Batshit Ley Line
In the goodbye hug of an episode, Dan and Spooky Al look back at some of the most chaotic, hilarious, batshit moments from their favourite guests over the years of We Can Be Weirdos.Host: Dan Schreiber and Al R
Lazy Code: Respawn? Same Soul, New Save File
Before you were you… who were you?For their final hurrah, Dan and the Lazy Code team, Halina Brooke and Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck enter into the trance of past life experiences. From children who remember how they once tragically died, to skills, scars, and scaries that transfer across save files. Could consciousness be reloaded into a new human character? And if so, why can't these previous players
Café del Weirdo: How To Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson
Donald Robertson is a psychotherapist and writer whose book 'How to Think Like Socrates' brings ancient wisdom into the modern world. Today, he shows us the strange habits, mental experiments, and street philosophy of Socrates (one of history’s original weirdos.)Plus, some of the most fascinating ancient myths and mysteries that still endure today. Host: Dan SchreiberGuest: Donald RobertsonProduce
Lazy Code: Game Over? The Mystery of Near Death Experiences
As we all know, death means game over...or does it?Join Dan and the Lazy Code team, Halina Brooke and Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck as they explore the mind boggling mysteries of near-death experiences and what that could mean for a simulated afterlife.Beware: This episode may leave you feeling strangely excited about dying.
Beached Globster: Helen Scales and the Bioluminescent Beings
Dr. Helen Scales is a marine biologist and writer fascinated by how little we truly know about the ocean. In her book 'What the Wild Sea Can Be' she explores deep-sea mysteries, the world's weirdest creatures, and what’s at stake as humans push further into the deep.Host: Dan SchreiberGuest: Helen ScalesProducer: Cassie MerrittHead of Podcasts: Al Riddell
Café del Weirdo: Suzie Sheehy and the Electromagnetic Ready Meal
Dr. Suzie Sheehy is a renowned physicist who spends her life exploring the parts of the universe we can’t see. In this episode, she takes us from dark matter and black holes to her work on the world’s most powerful particle accelerator, and explains why everything we know makes up just 5% of the universe. Plus, we discuss her book 'The Matter of Everything: Twelve Experiments that Changed Our Worl
Abnormal Activity: Alice Vernon and the Screaming Spirit Box
Alice Vernon’s new book 'Ghosted: A History of Ghost Hunting and Why We Keep Looking' is a social and historical journey through the world of paranormal investigation. From Victorian séances to modern haunted hotspots, it explores why we’re irresistibly drawn to ghosts and why the hunt for the unexplained is far from over.Host: Dan SchreiberGuests: Alice VernonProducer: Cassie MerrittHead of Podca
Lazy Code: Science of Simulation
Lazy Coders! For this month's bonus episode join Dan, Leon, and Halina as they take you on a tour through brains bigger than their own, diving into breakthrough thought experiments, full-on quantum particle weirdness, and the increasingly obvious proof that humanity is already speed-walking along the simulation track.
Crash Test Cadaver: Mary Roach and the Interstellar Garbage Collectors
Mary Roach is a bestselling science writer and explorer of the the odd corners of science that most people wouldn’t dare to investigate. Cadavers, sex labs, space junk, you name it.Her new book, Replaceable You, takes that curiosity inside the body itself, exploring the world of prosthetics, organ printing, regenerative medicine, and the scientists trying to rebuild (or upgrade) the human parts we
Café del Weirdo: The Mysteries of the Thames Garnets & Baba Yaga
Today’s episode is a two-for-one feast of mystery. First, the curious gems that keep washing up on the river Thames. What are they? Who put them there? And why? Historian Ellery Weil joins Café del Weirdo to dig into the leading theories and the world of Thames mudlarks.Next, we slip into the shadowy woods to visit Baba Yaga, the legendary Slavic witch-grandmother who may help you, may eat you, an
Head In A Jar: Adam Riches and the Immortality Pick ’n’ Mix
Adam Riches is an award-winning comedian and actor known for his wild characters and brilliantly unhinged live shows. You’ll have seen him popping up in Detectorists, Horrible Histories, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown doing his beloved Sean Bean character. His brand new tour 'The Twelve Beans of Christmas' is on now, get tickets here.Host: Dan SchreiberGuest: Adam RichesProducer: Cassie Merri
Café del Weirdo: Chasing The Dark with Ben Machell
Ben Machell is a journalist-turned-literary explorer of the uncanny. After writing 'The Unusual Suspect' a true-crime story about a modern Robin Hood-style bank robber, he’s returned with 'Chasing the Dark: Encounters With The Supernatural.' The new book is a complete history of psychic and paranormal phenomena. Through forgotten case files, firsthand accounts, and long-buried investigations, Ben
Lazy Code: Too Many Faces, Not Enough Data
For this month's Lazy Code bonus episode, Dan teams up with Halina Brooke and Leon “Buttons” Kirkbeck to swap eerie doppelganger encounters, and wonder whether look-alike humans are just copy-pasted assets from a lazy cosmic developer. Leon does his best to keep the quantum-adjacent nonsense from imploding into metaphysical spaghetti, while Dan and Helena chase down the big question: are doppelgan
Hendrix Headband: Alex Lowe and the Psychic Sniff Test
Today we are joined by actor, comedian, and impressionist extraordinaire Alex Lowe. Alex is best known as the man who summoned Clinton Baptiste into existence on Phoenix Nights and unleashed Barry from Watford onto the airwaves. He’s written for some of the UK’s funniest humans, and built a cult following through characters that feel like they’ve stepped in from another dimension.Clinton Baptiste’
Someone's Knocking At The Door: Edd Hedges and Satan's Airport Lizard Lounge
Edd Hedges is a British comedian and co-creator of Wisecrack - the viral horror-meets-comedy podcast that’s racked up millions of downloads just two months after launch. Blending true crime with stand-up, Wisecrack turns the most terrifying night of Edd's life into something darkly hilarious and utterly addictive.You can listen to Wisecrack on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Host:
Lentil Nightmare: Nigel Planer and the Man Who Was Young Once
Nigel Planer has been a towering figure in British comedy since the late 1970s. From his anarchic exploits with The Comic Strip to his portrayal of the hapless student Neil in The Young Ones. Today Nigel takes us on a journey through comedy, literature, and the wonderfully weird corners of his life. He reveals the surprising real-life inspirations behind his most iconic characters, shares tales fr
Café del Weirdo: The Madman's Orchestra with Edward Brooke-Hitching
Welcome to Café del Weirdo. This week’s guest is an explorer of the extraordinary. It's author, researcher, and professional curiosity collector Edward Brooke-Hitching.Ed is the bestselling author behind The Phantom Atlas, The Madman’s Library, and his brand-new book The Madman’s Orchestra, an illustrated dive into the oddest stories from the history of music. From cat organs and pig pianos to mus
UFO Hunting In Iceland: Sam Nicoresti and Edinburgh's Weirdo Network
Sam Nicoresti is a comedian, writer, and surreal storyteller whose work blurs the line between the hilarious and the unsettling. Winner of the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, Sam has become one of the most original voices in British comedy. Moving between sharp social satire and the beautifully absurd, Sam’s work embraces the weirdness of being human in all its contradictions.Sam's show
Lazy Code: Are Our Dreams The Simulation Leaking?
For this month's Lazy Code bonus episode Dan, Leon “Buttons” Kirkbeck, and Halina Brooke dive into the dream world, that weird nightly sandbox where logic crashes and reality reboots. Are dreams just lazy coding from the simulation? Are they glimpses of the future? From lucid dreaming to shared dream theories, we explore what our sleeping minds might reveal about the code behind consciousness, and
Floating In A Tin Can: Astronaut Chris Hadfield’s Message To Earth
Chris Hadfield is the astronaut who turned the void of space into his stage. A farm kid from rural Canada who climbed his way into the stratosphere, first as a fighter pilot, then as a test pilot, and eventually as commander of the International Space Station. Hadfield has lived a life that hovers somewhere between science fiction and sheer nerve. He’s flown more than seventy types of aircraft, st
Hypothetical Weasel: Penn Jillette and Piff the Magic Dragon
Penn Jillette is an American magician, author, and performer best known as one half of the magic duo Penn & Teller, a Las Vegas headliner and television personality. He is also an advocate for atheism and scientific skepticism, a former libertarian who disavowed the political stance, and the author of several books, including God, No!. Jillette is recognized for h
Magic is the Cheese: Doug Naylor and the Clairvoyant Car Key Finder
Doug Naylor is an Emmy award winning script-writer, novelist and director.He co-created the long running hugely successful sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf, has written or co-written every episode across thirteen series and has directed over twenty episodes. Doug also co-founded Grant Naylor Productions in 1991 which made series IV to X of Red Dwarf. Doug has also written three best selling novel
Lazy Code: Entering The Simulation
Introducing our new monthly bonus episode, Lazy Code! Dan welcomes longtime weird-theory believer Leon ‘Buttons’ Kirkbeck and Halina Brooke back and his daughter Halina Brooke. We explain simulation theory, meet the hosts, tease the kinds of glitches and guests to expect (from UFOs to scientific perspectives), and explore what it’s like growing up with a dad who thinks the universe might be broken
Weird Wiggle: Sam Moran and a Quantum Physics Pick up Line
Sam Moran is an Australian entertainer born on April 4, 1978, in Sydney. He is best known as the Yellow Wiggle in the children's music group The Wiggles, a role he held from 2006 to 2012. Before joining the group full-time, he was an understudy for original member Greg Page and performed over 150 times in his place.Moran studied classical voice and music education at the Sydney Conservatorium of M
Café del Weirdo: Dylan Jones and the 100 Kevins ft Buttons
Dylan Jones OBE (born 1960) is a British journalist, author, and former long-time editor of GQ (1999–2021). He previously held senior roles at i-D, Arena, and The Face, later serving briefly as editor-in-chief of the Evening Standard. Author of books including David Bowie: A Life and his memoir These Foolish Things, he has won multiple editor of the year awards and remains an influential voice in
I see Dead Cats: Rhys James and the Five-Star Monk
Rhys James is a British stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his sharp wit, slick delivery, and clever wordplay. Born in 1991, he studied politics and international relations at the University of Manchester before establishing himself on the UK comedy circuit. He has performed multiple acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including Begins, Remains, Forgives, and Sni
Egg in a Bag: Joe Kent Walters and the Lincoln Imp
Joe Kent-Walters is a UK-based comedian, writer, and performer known for his surreal, character-driven comedy. He gained recognition for his outlandish alter ego "Frankie Monroe," a grotesque, washed-up cabaret singer with a twisted charm. A graduate of the University of Leeds, Joe blends clowning, drag, and absurdist theatre into unforgettable live shows. He’s a key figure in the alternative come
THE ANTI-CATASTROPHE LEAGUE: Tom Ough and the Quest to Save Humankind
Tom Ough is a British writer, journalist, and researcher. He is currently a Senior Editor at UnHerd, where he writes about global-scale challenges including climate risk, geoengineering, and existential threats to humanity.He is the author of The Anti‑Catastrophe League, a nonfiction book published in July 2025, which explores the people and ideas working to prevent human extinction. Tom also co-h
The Wooden Necklace: John Niven's Guide to Parenting
John Niven is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for his darkly comic, satirical novels. Born in Ayrshire in 1966, he studied English Literature at the University of Glasgow before spending a decade in the music industry. This experience inspired his breakout novel, Kill Your Friends (2008), a biting satire of the late-1990s music business. The book earned widespread acclaim for its brutal h
Caught in the Dick Myst: Harriet Dyer and the View From The Afterlife
Harriet Dyer is a Cornish comedian, writer and mental health advocate known for her quirky, original and offbeat brand of comedy. She has gigged all over the world and is resident MC at ROFL Comedy Club, Sheffield and at the multi award-winning mental health comedy night she founded, ‘Barking Tales’ in Manchester.She recently won the the Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award for 202
Cheryl the Queen and Nikki Druce and the Half Ghost Boy
Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce are two incredible people in their own right. You might know Cheryl from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “UK vs. the World” and generally being hilarious and being ‘The Queen Of Essex’. And you might know Nikki Druce as ‘London’s Spooky Specialist’. Nikki hosts “Macabre London” and is an expert on Haunted History and True Crime and has so much incredible (and ve
Myth Sandwich: James Goss and the Acton Hauntings
James Goss (born 1974) is an English writer and producer renowned for his extensive work in the Doctor Who and Torchwood universes. Initially part of the BBC, he managed the official Doctor Who website from 2000, expanding its scope before transitioning to TV tie‑in media .He wrote multiple Torchwood novels—Almost Perfect, Risk Assessment, First Born—and crafted acclaimed Doctor Who audiobooks and
Crash Curse: John Green and the Inconvenience of Superstition
John Green is an American author best known for his young adult novels, including The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and Paper Towns. His work often explores love, loss, and mental health with emotional depth and wit. Green is also a prominent YouTuber, co-creating the educational channel Crash Course and the Vlogbrothers with his brother Hank. He’s an advocate for global health and educa
Lawyer, Doctor or Dead: Sikisa and the Party Ghost
Sikisa, is a dynamic British stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and qualified immigration lawyer. Born in South London and having spent part of her early life in Barbados, she brings a rich blend of cultural perspectives to her work.Sikisa's comedy often explores themes of race, class, and identity, delivered with an infectious energy and authenticity. Her unique style has earned her appearances
Ghost in the WiFi: Adam Buxton and the spirit of Blaszabss
Adam Buxton is a British comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor best known for his work in comedy and broadcasting. He gained prominence in the 1990s as one half of the comedy duo Adam and Joe, alongside Joe Cornish. Their cult TV show The Adam and Joe Show on Channel 4 mixed sketches, pop culture parodies, and homemade creativity, becoming a hit with alternative comedy fans.Buxton is also widely
The Rough Corner: Crotch Eyeballing, Psychic Cops & 'Big Spooky Moss' Dr Kate Cherrell
Dan and Al talk interior design premonitions, plotting pigeons, awkward interactions, and share some of the weirdest correspondence from the week. Plus, paranormal historian Dr Kate Cherrell has an awesome new book out, called Begotten. Find the link to that below! Kate's also been unearthing some of the strangest prophesies for our listening delight... the pope-pocalypse is back on.https://www.am
Tony Sharkscientist: Andrew Hunter Murray and The Three-Second Rule for Curses
Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer and researcher for the BBC panel show QI, as a member of the team known as the "QI Elves". He co-hosts the spin-off podcast series No Such Thing as a Fish. Murray wrote and co-presented the podcast's spinoff television series No Such Thing as the News. He currently hosts "Drop Us a Line" as part of the No Such Thing As A Fish podcast, and also the BBC's satirical c
The Rough Corner: Witch, Please... There Are Bones in My Wall!
Emmie Brookman made a very spooky discovery while renovating her home... human bones in the wall, and a mysterious little bottle. Could there be a connection to witchcraft? Emmie's been hunting for answers. Also, Synchronicity Corner, a Spurs-pocalypse and memory-wiping yellow liquor. **Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the new pope being chosen - Congrats Leo XIV!**
Monjoronson: Jon Ronson and the Psychopath TikTokkers
Jon Ronson is a British journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for his investigative and often humorous explorations of unusual and controversial subjects. Born on May 10, 1967, in Cardiff, Wales, he has written several bestselling books, including Them: Adventures with Extremists, The Men Who Stare at Goats, and So You've Been Publicly Shamed. His work often blends gonzo journalism w
The Rough Corner Returns: The Prophecy of the Popes, Polite Pigeons and Baby Dragons
"Stock up on holy water to hedge your bets"The Rough Corner is back! First on the agenda: the end of everything. Dan speaks to Dr Alexander Zawacki, an expert on medieval prophecies, to better understand the so-called 'Prophecy of the Popes' which could mean the end is very much nigh. Plus, pigeons, proteuses and police boxes.
Songs about Moths: Michael Brunström and a Guide to Coping with a Trillion Noses
Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian and performance artist known for his wildly inventive, often absurd solo shows that blur the line between stand-up, theatre, and dadaist performance. He won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015 for his show The Golden Age of Steam, and he’s been a regular on the alternative comedy circuit ever since.More info: htt
A Cursed Human: Nick Helm and the Haunted Post Office
Nick Helm first took to the stand-up comedy stage in 2007 and quickly became a circuit legend with his tour de force of one-liners, stories, poems and jokes. Since then, he’s become one of Britain’s most loved comedians for his multiple, memorable and moving television appearances, his critically acclaimed writing and his legendary rollercoaster live shows.Across the years, Nick has taken multiple
The Cauldron Rituals: India Rakusen and the Inky Milk of Destiny
India Rakusen is an award-winning journalist who crafts immersive stories that explore the human experience in our rapidly changing world, challenging what we think and why we think it.From witches and tarot card readings, ghosts to fertilisation and atoms, this fascinating episode of We Can Be Weirdos takes a look at the supernatural, but with its science hat on. Some of India's weirdness really
The Trivialisation of the Spiritual: Milton Jones and the Handkerchief Ghost
Milton Jones, a comedy virtuoso known for his unique blend of one-liners, absurdity, and surreal humor, has carved a niche for himself in the world of comedy with his unmistakable style. With his iconic wild hair, loud shirts, and a mind brimming with witty puns, Milton has captivated audiences far and wide, solidifying his status as a comedic legend.Go see Milton Jones: https://www.miltonjones.co
Cursed Monkey Business: Ventriloquist Nina Conti and the Puppet Funeral Home
"What's the criteria for being 'real'?"Nina Conti is an internationally acclaimed ventriloquist, comedian and actress. Among many credits, she starred in Her Master's Voice, where she takes the bereaved puppets of her mentor Ken Campbell on a pilgrimage to the resting place for puppets of dead ventriloquists.Nina Conti's new show 'Whose Face Is It Anyway?' will be at the Duke of York's Theatre in
Apocalypse How: Tom Phillips and the Impending Doom of the 112th Pope
Tom Phillips is a British author, journalist, and humorist known for his witty and insightful takes on history and human folly. A former editorial director at Full Fact, the UK’s independent fact-checking charity, Phillips has written books such as Humans: A Brief History of How We Fcked It All Up* and Truth: A Brief History of Total Bullsht*. His works blend humor with historical analysis, explor
The Bolan Glitch: Marc Burrows and the Shuffling Cemetery
Marc Burrows is a British writer, musician, and comedian. He is best known for his work as a journalist and author, particularly for The Magic of Terry Pratchett (2020), an award-winning biography of the beloved fantasy author. Burrows has also written for publications like The Guardian and New Statesman. In addition to his writing, he has been involved in music and comedy, performing stand-up and
The Secret Painter: Joe Tucker and the Nature of Intangible Heritage
" But I kind of loved the power of that, the power of weirdness""The Secret Painter" is a memoir by Joe Tucker that delves into the concealed artistic life of his uncle, Eric Tucker. Eric, a laborer from Warrington, Cheshire, led a double life, secretly creating over 500 paintings and approximately 1,000 sketches depicting mid-20th-century working-class northern life. His works, often compared to
The Surfing Philosopher: Peter Singer and the Mercy Release Fallacy
Peter Singer, born on July 6, 1946, in Melbourne, Australia, is a prominent moral philosopher renowned for his work in applied ethics and animal rights. Educated at the University of Melbourne and the University of Oxford, he has taught at institutions worldwide, including Princeton University, where he serves as the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics. Singer's seminal 1975 book, "Animal Liberat
The Glitch: Is it Rude to Gift Someone a Cursed Item?
As its half term we wanted to provide some SFC (safe for car) content to all the families driving back from half term trips. This is an excerpt from Dan's young friendly book IMPOSSIBLE THINGS.It's the perfect book for young curious minds who love to ask WEIRD and WONDERFUL questions.Want to impress your friends and family with some BANANAS but TRUE facts? Then discover the world of impossible thi
Gold Star Mormon: Leah Renee and the Magic Underwear
Leah Renee is a stand-up comedian based in Philadelphia and New York City. A mother of three, she describes her comedic style as "like a budget version of Brian Regan if he was a Mormon housewife." Leah has been open about her journey from being a Mormon to embracing comedy, discussing challenges such as religious OCD (scrupulosity) and cultural pressures. She has shared her experiences in various
UK Tree Hugging Champion: Hannah Willows and the Magic of Buffet Spiritualism
Hannah Willow, a 36-year-old early years teacher and children's author from Glasgow, was crowned the city's first tree-hugging champion in October 2024. The event, held at Dams to Darnley Country Park, featured various rounds, including speed hugging, dedicated hugging, and freestyle hugging. Willow's spontaneous dance around a tree during the dedicated hugging round secured her victory. She now p
Maximising your Swamp Thing: Robin Ince and the Ghosts of the Mind
Robin Ince is an English comedian, actor and writer. He is known for presenting the BBC radio show The Infinite Monkey Cage with physicist Brian Cox, creating Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People, co-creating The Cosmic Shambles Network, and his stand-up comedy career.For more Robin Ince go to https://robinince.com/
Elastic Band Space Warfare: Zoe Lyons and the Botanical Afterlife
" I experienced something once in an undertaker's that I've never fully, managed to work out"Zoe Lyons is a British comedian and television presenter known for her sharp wit and engaging storytelling. She gained recognition through stand-up comedy, appearing at major festivals like the Edinburgh Fringe. Lyons has been a regular on popular British panel shows such as Mock the Week and QI. Her humou
Be Here Now: Susan Blackmore and the Possibility of Intergelactic Memes
Susan Blackmore is a renowned British psychologist, writer, and visiting professor at the University of Plymouth, specialising in the study of consciousness, memes, and anomalous experiences. With a background in psychology and physiology from the University of Oxford and a PhD in parapsychology from the University of Surrey, she gained prominence for her critical yet open-minded approach to topic
The Twin Peaks of Twin Peaks: Dan Smith from Bastille and the Song of Spiderman
Dan Smith is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the British band Bastille, known for their anthemic, cinematic pop-rock sound. Born on July 14, 1986, in London, England, he rose to international fame with Bastille’s breakout single, "Pompeii," in 2013, followed by the success of their debut album Bad Blood. Influenced by literature, film, and history, Smith's lyrics often explore themes o
Clowns without Borders: Samantha Holdsworth, Ping Pong, and the Mystery of the Mundane Psychic
" I didn't believe in ghosts up until about three weeks ago and I saw a cat walk down our steps."Clowns Without Borders are a non-profit organization that brings laughter, humour, and clowning to communities in crisis around the world. The organization focuses on providing emotional and psychological support to people affected by war, poverty, and natural disasters through clown performances and w
The Child of Weird: Cariad Lloyd and the 50 hour Improv-Induced Reality Warp
" And I went to the kitchen, I said out loud, If you're there, I don't want a message, I don't want you to do anything, because it's terrifying me."Cariad Lloyd is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for her award-winning podcast Griefcast, exploring grief with humor and empathy. A versatile performer, she has appeared on TV shows like QI and Have I Got News for You. Lloyd is celebrat
LIVE IN SOHO: Brian Blessed breaks the Batshit List
"This show was basically invented so it could lead to this moment"Brian Blessed is a larger-than-life British actor, adventurer, and storyteller, renowned for his booming voice and exuberant personality. Born on October 9, 1936, in Yorkshire, his career spans decades, with standout roles in Flash Gordon, Blackadder, and I, Claudius. Beyond acting, Blessed is a passionate mountaineer, having attemp
Category 3 Druid: Philip Carr-Gomm and the Reversed Occam’s Razor
"When I was five, I saw a ghost of a woman clothed in blue walking across the room"Philip Carr-Gomm is an author, psychologist, and Druid leader known for his work in spirituality, nature connection, and personal growth. He served as the Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD) for over 30 years, guiding one of the largest international Druid orders. Philip has written extensively on
An Alien with Exceptional Talent: Oliver Jeffers and the Dry Weetabix
"We’re all energy in some ways, so what happens to that after we die"Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories—fine art for (mostly) adults, and picture books for (mostly) children. As a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, curiosity and humour are underlying themes throughout Oliver's
#72 Too Many Evil Priests: Kate Mosse and the Hedge of Destiny
"I felt my dad's presence a lot after he had died. When my mother died, he went"Kate Mosse is the author of eleven novels & short story collections, including the No 1 bestselling The Joubert Family Chronicles – The Burning Chambers, The City of Tears, The Ghost Ship and The Map of Bones – as well as the multimillion selling Languedoc Trilogy - Labyrinth,&nbs
#71 Mainly Mortal Engines: Phillip Reeve and the Darkness of Dartmoor
Welcome to the first NON-explicit episode of We Can Be Weirdos featuring the Bananas list and a chat with author of the Mortal Engines series, Phillip Reeve. Check out his new book, a prequel to the Mortal Engines series, Thunder City - https://philipreeve.com/***LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 21st FEATURING BRIAN BLESSED***We Can Be Weirdos is LIVE again on Monday 25th November 2024, at the Underbelly Boulev
#70 Quite Inexplicable: Sandi Toksvig and the Durham Apparition
"I've been in the presence of ghosts on several occasions"Sandi Toksvig is an internationally renowned and much-loved comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner. Now, Sandi announces One Night Only, a new live theatrical comedy extravaganza, for two nights only on Wednesday 13th and and Thursday 14th November 2024 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London’s West End. The QI Elves, the researche
Halloween Special Live Show: Guest Announcement!
Just dropping by to say We Can Be Weirdos will be recorded LIVE on Monday 21st October 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. This time, it's a halloween special! Another wild and very silly night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Listen in to hear which two incredible guests will be taking to the stage.Grab your tickets here: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-wei
#69: This Episode Belongs to Lionel Ritchie: Barry Ferns and the Age of Transrationalism
"It made me laugh. So I did it."Stand up comedian, writer, director, and trained physiotherapist, Barry Ferns has written for the BBC, C4, Radio and has won awards for both stand up and directing short films. His films have been selected for The LA Comedy Film festival, Raindance, North by Northwest and he has won the Malcom Hardee Award for Comedy, as well as the Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Frin
#68 Defender of Earth: Dr Robin George Andrews and the Space Farts Mystery
"Lava is almost sentient"Dr Robin George Andrews is an award-winning science journalist, who regularly writes about space and geosciences, and is a doctor of experimental volcanology. He has written for outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Scientific American and Quanta Magazine. He has written two books, Super Volcanoes: What they reveal about Earth and the wor
#67 LIVE IN SOHO: Rupert Sheldrake and the Sense of Being Stared At
"I'm a dangerous person to know..."Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is one of the godfathers of the world of weird. He's the only guest to have personally created one of the entries on the batsh*t list! In this live recording, hear Rupert take on the list, and tell Dan about his numerous experiments of the unexplained. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic reso
#66 Quantum Woo: Tom Scott and the Psychic Shock Clock
"There is no one in the world who can build a computer anymore"Tom Scott is a legendary Youtuber, who has over 6 million subscribers coming to his Youtube channel for videos about science, technology, and interesting curiosities around the world: everything from robotic warehouses and zero-gravity flights to remote outposts in the High Arctic. His videos have taken him across the world.
#65 The Mythical Mirror: Historian Kate Williams on the kookiness of the British royal family
The rituals of the royals are quite magical, but how eccentric are our royals, past and present?Royal historian, author and broadcaster Prof Kate Williams is here to tell us just how kooky are favourite royals are. From the power of John Dee, an occultist and adviser to Elizabeth I, who used a mythical mirror to speak to ghosts to Charles II who apparently touched nearly 100,000 people believing h
Best Of... The Strangest 'Soft Rocks' #2!
"Now that's what I call a soft rock: 2!"Dan looks back at some of the strangest and silliest unexplainable experiences a.k.a. 'soft rocks' from guests past, including Josh Widdicombe, Dan Snow and Lucy Cooke. We'd love to hear about your unexplainable experiences! Join the We Can Be Weirdos Discord Server, where over 1,500 weirdos are sharing their experiences, thoughts and theories. You can find
#64 Hidden Histories: Anthony Delaney and the 10 Ghost Sightings of an Unbeliever
"I must have seen ten ghosts... but I don't think they're ghosts'Anthony Delaney is an actor, writer, historian, and podcaster originally from County Kilkenny, Ireland. He trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and obtained a PhD in 18th century social and cultural history from the University of Exeter. He co-hosts the hit podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & The Paranormal,
#63 LIVE IN SOHO: Philippa Perry Psychoanalyses the Batsh*t List!
"Psychotherapists have experiences that we keep quiet about... because we sound bloody mad!"Live from the Underbelly Theatre, London! Psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry takes on the batshit list... and reveals some unexpected woo-woo of her own. Also featuring music by Emma-Lee Moss (F.K.A. Emmy The Great), and Bexy Cameron, author of Cult Following. Philippa Perry trained as a psychotherap
The Rough Corner: The Hidden Life of Crows ft. Dr Sarah Jelbert
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