Chris french talks about his interest in sleep paralysis. Is it terrifying to tell people that what they've seen isn't actually a spirit or a ghost? Chris has a book coming out called the science of weird shit, which i'm sure will be as fun as it sounds. We'll be back on th Thursday with our new ad week podcast network.
While telling ghost stories has always been a favourite pastime for many, during the pandemic signs of paranormal activity have reportedly been on the rise. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Prof Chris French about why more of us may have been having eerie experiences, how to explain these phenomena scientifically, and why – even among nonbelievers – ghost stories are still as popular as ever. Help support our independent journalism at
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