We Can Be Weirdos

Join me as I reunite with my Cryptid Factor co-host, the ever-fascinating Leon "Buttons" Kirkbeck, for a whirlwind tour through the bizarre and the unexplained. From the profound Hebrew concept (or not) of coincidence, we traverse a spectrum of topics that defy explanation, how to find a lost shoe with another, how buying a wart can be the catalyst for its removal from the body and whether the future is really in front of us - or does it blur lines with the past?And if you missed it...NEW TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel of stand-up comedians and academics, We Can Be Weirdos Live will be a night that combines comedy, PowerPoint, and cursed objects with freewheeling chat. It promises to be a night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Come join the club, and unleash your inner weirdo.***13th May at the Underbelly Boulevard***Head here to grab a ticket: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

"I have friends who have refused to come into my house"Dr Kate Cherrell is a writer, researcher and public speaker specialising in paranormal history and popular séance. A former cemetery worker, she is the creator of BurialsAndBeyond.com, a blog exploring the stranger sides of life, death and what’s left behind. She has been internationally published, and her debut novel is due in late 2024. She co-hosts Loopholes, a weekly esoteric discussion podcast and can be seen co-hosting Discovery’s Jack Osbourne’s Haunted Homecoming and Unexplained: Caught on Camera.This episode also contains a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the line-up for the first We Can Be Weirdos live show. Come join the club, and unleash your inner weirdo.***13th May at the Underbelly Boulevard***Head here to grab a ticket: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

Following the stunning eclipse over North America, should we be putting sun cream on our eyes? (No). Are astronomical phenomena a portent of terrible things to come? (probably not). But why are we still caught in a thrall by eclipses, comets and stars? Dr Francis Young, historian of religion and belief, has been collecting history's strangest theories about what happens way above our heads. And if you missed it...Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel of stand-up comedians and academics, We Can Be Weirdos Live will be a night that combines comedy, PowerPoint, and cursed objects with freewheeling chat. It promises to be a night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Come join the club, and unleash your inner weirdo.***13th May at the Underbelly Boulevard***Head here to grab a ticket: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

Jay Foreman, a musical comedian and 'nerd royalty', shares his unique insights on London’s rich history. He dives into the allure of ghost stories and UFOs, reflecting on childhood beliefs versus reality. The discussion shifts to how conspiracy theories have evolved in the digital era, exploring the challenge of standing out as a content creator. He also examines imagination's role in shaping identity and memory, and humorously considers the nature of coincidences while pondering legacy in the age of AI. It's a delightful mix of laughter, curiosity, and deep thought!

While Dan ponders a loop-the-loop mystery from his hotel in Turkey, Lindsay Kaye of fashion brand Lively Ghosts joins him to talk about haunted Los Angeles, a ghost ship that's still sinking (while accepting tour groups) and the benefits of taking a 'death course' at school. And if you missed it...Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel of stand-up comedians and academics, We Can Be Weirdos Live will be a night that combines comedy, PowerPoint, and cursed objects with freewheeling chat. It promises to be a night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Come join the club, and unleash your inner weirdo.***13th May at the Underbelly Boulevard***Head here to grab a ticket: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

"You have to believe there's a power greater than yourself"Marcus Brigstocke is a writer, actor, presenter and performer. A fixture on TV, radio and the Edinburgh Fringe, Marcus’ live performances sell out across the country. His book God Collar, focused on the 'God-shaped hole' that opened up in his life following the death of his best friend, and explored his issues surrounding faith. His new podcast, hosted alongside his wife Rachel Parris, is called How Was It For You? It’s the show where everything (yes everything) gets a star rating out of 5 – from the bizarre to the inane to the heartfelt.And if you missed it... Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel of stand-up comedians and academics, We Can Be Weirdos Live will be a night that combines comedy, PowerPoint, and cursed objects with freewheeling chat. It promises to be a night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Come join the club, and unleash your inner weirdo.***13th May at the Underbelly Boulevard***Head here to grab a ticket: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

Big weird announcement! We Can Be Weirdos is taking to the stage, for a live show! Along with a panel of stand-up comedians and academics, We Can Be Weirdos Live will be a night that combines comedy, PowerPoint, and cursed objects with freewheeling chat. It promises to be a night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Come join the club, and unleash your inner weirdo.***13th May at the Underbelly Boulevard***Head here to grab a ticket: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/Also in this episode: Spiderman's secrets, a vanishing hospital and the latest 'wart-off' challenge!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!

"The clouds rolled away, and a voice came into my head..."Omid Djalili is an award-winning British-Iranian comedian and actor. Not only acclaimed as one of Britain’s funniest stand-up comedians, but he has also featured in many major films. Omid has loads of dates scheduled for his new show, Namaste, starting in October and running to 2025. His last stand up show, The Good Times, is now available to watch On-Demand for the next 4 days ONLY. If you missed that tour, head to Drift, and watch it there!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!

So-called 'Havana Syndrome' is mysterious illness reported by US officials in their Embassy in Cuba, and others around the world. Fresh developments have cast fresh doubt on the cause, as the mystery deepens. Dan Vergano, Senior Opinion Editor at Scientific American, has been following the story since day dot. Also, the mystery of the Terracotta Warriors, a 6 foot tall eel, and the boys at The Cryptid Factor have just released exclusive new footage from the shores of Loch Ness. 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!

"The afterlife is like an airport lounge"Once billed as Malawi's only comedian, Daliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent and has since performed to sell-out audiences around the world and become a regular on TV and radio. Daliso is also the writer, creator, and host of his Rose d’Or nominated BBC Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere. 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!