We Can Be Weirdos
Global
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
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
Episodes
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Jul 3, 2023 • 42min
The Rough Corner: Baffled Doctors, Inconvenient Ley Lines, and the Ghost’s Chauffeur
Dan is joined once again by Bexy Cameron to discuss (more) bedroom portals, tales of terrifying sleep paralysis, and the synchronicities that listeners of the Weirdo pod are starting to experience. The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.
Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 6min
#9 Luck, Levitation and Lasso: Nick Mohammed and the Great Richmond Coincidence
Nick Mohammed, known for Ted Lasso, dives into magic, superstitions, and career uncertainties. Topics include secret magic societies, superstitions, psychic abilities, and the impact of seeing Earth from space.
Jun 26, 2023 • 53min
The Rough Corner: Film Guy Ali Plumb and the Wonderful Weirdos of Hollywood
Film critic Ali Plumb swings by to talk Danny DeVito's feet, Nicholas Cage's pyramid tomb and how to make Indiana Jones cry. Plus, how experiencing Déjà Vu can make you a better interviewer.The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.
Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 15min
#8 Turning Heads on the 176 Bus: Irving Finkel & the World’s Oldest Ghost
"The belief that ghosts exist is a default position for humanity"Dr Irving Finkel is Assistant Keeper of the Ancient Mesopotamian script, languages and cultures department at the British Museum. He has written numerous books, including The Ark Before Noah: Decoding the Story of the Flood and The First Ghosts.Don’t forget you can watch these interviews, fully extended, exclusively on Global Player. Download it from the App Store, or head to globalplayer.com. 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!
Jun 21, 2023 • 36min
The Rough Corner: Dog Telepathy, Wormholes & Bigfoot's Nest
Dan catches up with actor & comedian Eric Lampaert who is biking across all 50 US states, why the South Coast of England has a serious vortex issue and can we communicate telepathically with dogs, horses and snakes? The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.
Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
#7 The Animal Detective: Lucy Cooke & the Case of the Missing Vaginas
"I thought science was built on rational thinking... if science isn't, what the f*** is?!" Lucy Cooke is a best-selling author, award-winning documentary filmmaker and broadcaster, National Geographic explorer and TED talker with a Masters in zoology from Oxford university. Don’t forget you can watch these interviews, fully extended, exclusively on Global Player. Download it from the App Store, or head to globalplayer.com. 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!
Jun 13, 2023 • 24min
The Rough Corner: A Million Billion Rockets, St Elmo's Fire & Frank Skinner's Mystery Mug
A mysterious purple plasma gives Dan a flight fright, how quiche could help you in a combat situation and the silliest way to avoid a nuclear missile.The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.
Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
#6 The Ghostbuster: Dan Aykroyd and His Close Encounters
Join legendary actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd as he dives into the fascinating world of the paranormal. Known for his roles in Ghostbusters and Saturday Night Live, Dan shares his family's ghost hunting legacy and his experiences with ectoplasm and crystal skulls. He also reminisces about his childhood memories and reflects on the mystique of UFOs, blending humor with haunting tales. From sleeping next to a ghost to the legacy of Ghostbusters, this conversation is a delightful mix of the supernatural and the comedic.
Jun 5, 2023 • 30min
The Rough Corner: Midnight Ghost Slap, Emergency Exorcist and Sauna Conversations ft. Ash Gardner
Dan explores his induction into the world of the weird with Ash Gardner: a friend since childhood and the lead singer of Emperor Yes. The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.
May 31, 2023 • 1h 32min
#5 Magick, Murder & Metal: Andrew O'Neill and Occult Comedy
"I use magickal ritual to tell me what my show is going to be about". Andrew O'Neill is an award-winning comedian, musician and best-selling writer. A non-binary, occult, vegan, psychedelic whirlwind.Don’t forget you can watch these interviews, fully extended, exclusively on Global Player. Download it from the App Store, head to globalplayer.com or follow this link to watch the full interview with Andrew O'Neill:https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSZJWkhfp/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!
