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We Can Be Weirdos
We Can Be Weirdos
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Prepare to plunge into the peculiar as Dan Schreiber, professional fact-hunter, uncovers the wild beliefs, ideas and theories of some of the most remarkable people on planet... more

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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... more

06 Dec 2024 · 57 minutes
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... more

28 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
#73 Reginald D Hunter's Theory of the Wandering Bigfoot-Dino-Bear

TW: This conversation contains reference to suicide."It's just never seemed like a good idea to spend a lot of time... more

21 Nov 2024 · 50 minutes
#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... more

14 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
#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... more

07 Nov 2024 · 58 minutes
#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... more

31 Oct 2024 · 54 minutes
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... more

15 Oct 2024 · 11 minutes
#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... more

04 Oct 2024 · 54 minutes
#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... more

27 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
#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... more

20 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
#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... more

13 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
#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... more

05 Sep 2024 · 59 minutes
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... more

29 Aug 2024 · 47 minutes
#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... more

22 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
#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... more

16 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
The Rough Corner: The Hidden Life of Crows ft. Dr Sarah Jelbert

Finally, a crow special! Dan chats with Dr Sarah Jelbert, a comparative psychologist at the University of Bristol, who is... more

14 Aug 2024 · 19 minutes
#62 The Somethingist: Lieven Scheire and the A.I. World of Tomorrow

"The Now: More of it is coming!"What is consciousness? Are you the same you as 5 seconds ago? Can an... more

08 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
The Rough Corner: Horny Bombs & The Great Wasp Sting Operation ft. Lieven Scheire

"The Stephen Fry of Belgium", Lieven Scheire, joins Dan to talk about the weirdness of the insect world, why chickens... more

06 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
The Rough Corner: Ash Piñatas, Coma Ghosts and The House of Schreiber

Dan and Al catch up on a shedload of mind-boggling correspondence. Plus, Dan explores some wild family history and Dan... more

31 Jul 2024 · 48 minutes
#61 Neighbours From Hell: Stevie Martin and the Unwelcome Doormat Curse

"Always err on the side of neutralising the curse in a body of water"Stevie Martin is an actor, writer, comedian... more

26 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
The Rough Corner: Uri Geller's Psychic Guinea Pigs ft. The Margolis Family

What's it like to grow up with Uri Geller? For Jonathan Margolis, and his children David, Ruth and Ellie, they... more

24 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
The Glitch: Are Imaginary Friends Mysteriously Coming To Life? (Impossible Things is Out Now!)

Dan's new book, Impossible Things, is available now! It's the perfect book for young curious minds who love to ask... more

23 Jul 2024 · 35 minutes
#60 Mysterious Ghoul: Peter Andre and the Planet of the Thumbs

"It was the size of a shopping centre... it was hovering..."Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre captured the hearts of millions when... more

11 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
The Rough Corner: The Man in the Baked Bean Balaclava ft. Phin 'Barmy Brunch' Adams

Meet the future Prime Minister of the UK. Phin 'Barmy Brunch' Adams of the Monster Raving Loony Party became an... more

10 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
#59 Fly On The Padded Wall: Psychiatrist Dr Benji Waterhouse and the Exorcism Consultant

"A common symptom is related to aliens..."Warning: This episode contains discussions on the topic of suicide and mental health conditions.DR... more

05 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
The Rough Corner: The Brain Studied Around the World ft. Sadie Dingfelder

Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she's a little quirky. But while she's made some strange mistakes over... more

03 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
#58 Dream Sh*t and Get Rich: Anna Akana and the Blowing-Smoke-Up-Your-Ass-When-Someone's-Drowning Stage

"Bring me someone from the stars, I'm done with men on earth!"Warning: This episode contains discussions on the topic of... more

28 Jun 2024 · 58 minutes
The Rough Corner: How to Kill an Asteroid ft. Dr Robin George Andrews

This episode will have a Deep Impact! How the heck do we defend ourselves from a killer chunk of space... more

26 Jun 2024 · 49 minutes
#57 Telekinetic Kiss: Emma-Lee Moss (FKA Emmy The Great) and the Name-Dropping Dreamer

"My whole life has been governed by fateful meetings"Emma-Lee Moss, formerly known as Emmy The Great, is a musician, composer... more

21 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
The Rough Corner: Psychogeography and the Realm of Shells ft. Sonia Overall

What on earth is Psychogeography? How can locations influence our emotions and behaviour? Sonia Overall is here to provide the... more

19 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
#56 Fridge Philosophy: Tony Hawks - Survivor of Integrity Attacks

"I've always managed to stare at things for long periods"Tony Hawks is a TV and radio comedian and bestselling author.... more

14 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
The Rough Corner: Live Show Guest Announcement! & Butt Dials From Beyond

***LIVE SHOW JUNE 17TH! TICKETS AVAILABLE: GET IN THERE QUICK!***We Can Be Weirdos will be recorded LIVE on Monday 17th... more

11 Jun 2024 · 22 minutes
#55 Fears of a Clown: Spencer Jones and the Hairy Hand

"Auras are like the Northern Lights of a person"Spencer Jones is a comedian, actor, and writer, who has been nominated... more

07 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
The Rough Corner: The Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Centre ft. Neil Packer

Can ghosts interact with each other? Why do some objects seem to carry 'energy'? Where's the best place to keep... more

04 Jun 2024 · 22 minutes
#54 Strongly Believing in Incredible Things: Rob Auton and the Child Called Poet

"The tooth fairy took my cock ring"In his words, "Rob Auton started saying things aloud to groups of people without... more

31 May 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
The Rough Corner: The Redacted Episode

Dan and Al chat the OG vampire, a diminishing supply of ghosts in the UK and universe lasagne. It's also... more

29 May 2024 · 32 minutes
The Glitch: The Theory of Everything Else Audiobook Bonus!

The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage into the World of the Weird. Have you read this book yet?! It's... more

23 May 2024 · 26 minutes
The Rough Corner: The Weirdo Zine Scene ft. Hellebore's Maria Pérez Cuervo

The world of magazines for weirdos is booming! Maria J Pérez Cuervo, founder and editor of Hellebore magazine, provides a... more

22 May 2024 · 26 minutes
#53 I’m With Batsh*t —>: Sofie Hagen and the Troll of Shametown

"She said... should I tell him I can see into the future?"Sofie Hagen is a multi-award-winning London-based Danish comedian, author,... more

17 May 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
The Rough Corner: Cosmic Cocktails and Invisible Rainbows ft. Dr Alfredo Carpineti

Astrophysicist Dr Alfredo Carpineti is an expert in seeing the unseeable. He's writing a book called ‘Invisible Rainbows’ - a... more

16 May 2024 · 39 minutes
#52 The Pagan Parapsychologist: Evelyn Hollow and the Consciousness Particle

"As a pagan I trust that there are universal laws I am not privy to"Evelyn Hollow is a Scottish writer... more

10 May 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
The Rough Corner: Welcome to Cafe Del Weirdo!

Dan returns with an espionage update, a big announcement and a new club for you to join... introducing Cafe Del... more

08 May 2024 · 17 minutes
#51 Down the Rabbit Hole of Conspiracy: Danny Wallace and the Soup Spoon Spirit

"Make a 'fun investment'... do something pointless that tickles you in some way"Danny Wallace is a bestselling author, as well... more

03 May 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
The Rough Corner: Disney's Darkest Secret, Crab Judges and The Hot Bath Balls Debacle

Dan and Spooky Al catch up on a weird few weeks. Dan's parents arrive with some game-changing footage from his... more

30 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
#50 The Man, The Myth, The Werewolf: Josh Widdicombe and the Vanishing Twin

"The 90s was a great time to believe in aliens"Josh Widdicombe is an actor, comedian, writer and podcaster who is... more

26 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
The Rough Corner: Into the Bowels of the National Poo Museum ft. Co-founder Daniel Roberts

Inside the turdilly brilliant world of Daniel Roberts, co-founder and curator of the National Poo Museum, on the Isle of... more

23 Apr 2024 · 34 minutes
#49 "Some Crystal Hating Slaphead": Marek Larwood and the Sandown Clown

I talk to comedian Marek Larwood, who explores the legend of the Sandown Clown—a seven-foot-tall robotic alien clown that has... more

18 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
The Rough Corner: The Lazy Code Hunter ft. Leon "Buttons" Kirkbeck

Join me as I reunite with my Cryptid Factor co-host, the ever-fascinating Leon "Buttons" Kirkbeck, for a whirlwind tour through... more

17 Apr 2024 · 55 minutes
#48 The Goth From Grimsby: Dr Kate Cherrell and the Psychic Fingerprints

"I have friends who have refused to come into my house"Dr Kate Cherrell is a writer, researcher and public speaker... more

11 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
The Rough Corner: The End of Days Eclipse ft. Dr Francis Young

Following the stunning eclipse over North America, should we be putting sun cream on our eyes? (No). Are astronomical phenomena... more

09 Apr 2024 · 29 minutes
#47 Map Man: Jay Foreman and the Ungoogleable Questions of the Universe

"Understanding the universe? It's like a pot plant trying to know its way around a garden centre"Jay Foreman is a... more

05 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
The Rough Corner: A Haunted Sinking Ship and LA's Name Dropping Spirits ft. Lindsay Kaye of 'Lively Ghosts'

While Dan ponders a loop-the-loop mystery from his hotel in Turkey, Lindsay Kaye of fashion brand Lively Ghosts joins him... more

02 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
#46 The Man Who Doesn't Know: Marcus Brigstocke and the 5-Star Ghost

"You have to believe there's a power greater than yourself"Marcus Brigstocke is a writer, actor, presenter and performer. A fixture... more

28 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
The Rough Corner: WEIRDOS GOES LIVE!

Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel... more

27 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
#45 Breaking Legs, Stealing Thunder: Omid Djalili and Eternity Attacks

"The clouds rolled away, and a voice came into my head..."Omid Djalili is an award-winning British-Iranian comedian and actor. Not only... more

21 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
The Rough Corner: Havana Syndrome, Exclusive New Nessie Footage, and a Growling Eel

So-called 'Havana Syndrome' is mysterious illness reported by US officials in their Embassy in Cuba, and others around the world.... more

19 Mar 2024 · 40 minutes
#44 How To Cheat Britain's Got Talent: Daliso Chaponda and the Malawi Prayer Syndicate

"The afterlife is like an airport lounge"Once billed as Malawi's only comedian, Daliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain's Got... more

14 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
The Rough Corner: WORLD EXCLUSIVE: The Hunt for the World's Funniest Crab Joke ft. The Crab Museum

Do you think you have the funniest crab joke in the world? Do you dream of holding a trophy above... more

13 Mar 2024 · 54 minutes
The Glitch: The Weird and Wonderful Women of Tarot ft. Cat Willett

Happy International Women's Day! Discover the hidden stories of tarot and divination, traced through the lives and contributions of Lady... more

08 Mar 2024 · 25 minutes
#43 Be Funny or Die: Joel Morris and the Magic of Dopamine Dealers

"Laughter is the noise you make when you feel safe"Joel Morris is a British comedy writer and part of a... more

08 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
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"Laughter is the noise you make when you feel safe"Joel Morris is a British comedy writer and part of a comedy writing... more