
We Can Be Weirdos
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 earth.
As well as delving into the lives of truly fascinating people, Dan asks his guests a maverick tour of questions known as The Batshit Survey. Do they believe in Ghosts? Déjà vu? Telepathy? Premonitions? Déjà vu?
Either way, everyone has theories they are transfixed by, or a mystery in their own life that they’re trying to solve. Dan leaves no rock unturned – and he’ll share plenty of his own mind-blowing facts and theories too.
Bonus episodes, ‘The Rough Corner’, hear from YOU – your wild ideas, odd theories and unexplainable experiences.
Let’s create a global community of likeminded weirdos!
Expect new episodes every Thursday. Bonus episodes land on Tuesday.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
Latest episodes

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 21min
#32 Druidry for Beginners: Dr David Bramwell and the Precognitive Cigarette (Part 1/1000)
"Consciousness is not confined within our skulls"Dr David Bramwell is a British writer, musician, performer and broadcaster. For BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4, he has made programmes on diverse subjects, including Ivor Cutler, clapping, time travel, and the murmurations of starlings. He is the founder and host of Brighton’s spoken word night, the Catalyst Club. Bramwell is also a singer-songwriter with his band Oddfellow’s Casino. His books include The Haunted Moustache, The Cult of Water and The Sing-along-a-Wickerman Scrapbook. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Dec 12, 2023 • 55min
The Rough Corner: Earthquake Pills, Ghostly Coughs, and the Batsh*t List of Daniel Schreiber
It's time. Time to finally hear the batsh*t list of renowned author Daniel Schreiber. Plus, how to vaccinate yourself against cosmic dust, the mystery of the otherworldly cough and a chance to spotlight your weirdest local landmarks. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 15min
#31 Devil Vs Cave Man: Donny Dust and Post-Apocalypse Band Practice
"The New Jersey Devil was trying to hunt me down!"Donny Dust is a US Marine Corps Veteran who is considered a worldwide expert in remote primitive survival, ancient technologies, lithic arts and emergency preparedness. What happened when a man so connected to the natural world confronted something supernatural?You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Dec 5, 2023 • 29min
The Rough Corner: Code of the Ancients ft. The Mayor of Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
Imagine you're living on an island over a thousand miles from your nearest inhabited neighbour, over two thousand miles from essential supplies. Then, imagine a global pandemic hits. What happens next: chaos or utopia? Pedro Pablo Petero Edmunds Paoa serves as Mayor of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). He reveals how an ancient code revolutionised the islanders' way of living. The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 24min
#30 The Curious Policeman: Stevyn Colgan and the Stone Tapes Mystery
"Why are there no ghost T-Rexs?"Stevyn Colgan has been a chef, a comics publisher, a monster maker and, for three decades, a police officer in London, during which time he met three prime ministers, two US presidents and a Pope. For over a decade he was one of the ‘elves’ that research and write the multi award-winning BBC TV series QI and was part of the writing team that won the Rose D’Or for BBC Radio 4’s The Museum of Curiosity. Steve is also a prolific true crime writer, with books including A Murder to Die For, The Diabolical Club and Cockerings. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Nov 28, 2023 • 27min
The Rough Corner: Burning Royals, Thwacking Twigs and Bun Ceremonies ft. Rob Curry
For over sixty years, Doc Rowe has been a dedicated archivist, folklorist, and cultural historian, tirelessly documenting the rich tapestry of rather batsh*t folk traditions across Britain. Now, in an effort to secure his legacy, filmmaker Rob Curry, along with actor and filmmaker Tim Plester, are on a crowdfunding mission to save this unique treasure trove of material. The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.

Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 22min
#29 Anti-Boner Magic: Dr Eleanor Janega and the Madness of the Medieval World
"I gossip about dead people... it's my job"Dr Eleanor Janega is a medieval historian specialising in social history, with an emphasis on sexuality, propaganda, the urban experience, and apocalyptic thought in the late medieval period. She is recognised, in particular, as an authority on Central European history. Check out her podcast, Gone Medieval, and her latest book which is called The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society.You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Nov 21, 2023 • 32min
The Rough Corner: The Forgotten Queen of Tarot ft. Cat Willett
The story of Pamela Colman Smith, the enigmatic artist behind the famous Raider-Waite tarot deck, whose legacy has remained in the shadows. Cat Willett is a Brooklyn-based artist who has written The Queen of Wands, a graphic biography bringing Pamela's story to life. Cat's latest book, Women of Tarot, is available for preorder now. The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 37min
#28 The Adult Tooth Fairy: Bec Hill and the Mirror World
Bec Hill, an award-winning comedian and television writer known for her family-friendly series *Makeaway Takeaway*, delves into a variety of whimsical topics. She shares her unique approach to comedy and insomnia, and how late-night thoughts fuel her creativity. The conversation takes a playful turn discussing personal superstitions and the intersection of belief and logic. They explore deep questions about existence, including the notion of a collective consciousness, and share heartwarming reflections on loss through the charming idea of an 'adult tooth fairy'.

Nov 14, 2023 • 46min
The Rough Corner: Paranormal Adventures of the Phone-In King
Alan Robson MBE is a broadcasting legend and one of the most notable paranormal investigators in the UK. He tells Dan about time he was used as bait for the Loch Ness Monster, the weirdest funeral he's ever been to and how past-life regression therapy apparently helped a woman learn how to swim.The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.