In this episode, Zoe tells us the strange story of Bridget Cleary, who was thought to have been swapped out for a fairy changeling, and is sometimes erroneously called the last witch to be burned in Ireland – listen to find out why! We also discuss why hippos don’t make good familiars, fairy etiquette, the…

In this episode, Mike tells us about the strange story of John Titor, who spent four months on internet message boards back in 2000 telling people he was a time travelling soldier on a mission from 2036, trying to recover an old computer to save the world in his timeline, and then disappeared forever. We…

In this episode, Zoe tells us about the odd relationship between humans and cats and how that came to be. We also talk about weasel diets, witches’ teats and picking up dog poop. You know – the usual sort of thing. Here’s a rundown of the episode: 00:28 – Hello! 01:23 – Presented Piece –…

In this episode, Mike tells us about the strange story of the Somerton Man, who died mysteriously on a beach in Adelaide, Australia in 1948. Was he a spy? A black market trader? Was his death a suicide? A murder? Listen in to find out more. We also talk about ear anatomy, Zoe’s inability to…

In this episode, Zoe tells us about the strange origins of Friday the 13th and why the date is considered unlucky. We also talk about phallic rockets, baker’s dozens, annoying neighbours, and Sexburger the Dane. Here’s a rundown of the episode: 00:28 – Hello! 01:52 – Presented Piece – Friday the 13th 12:58 – Promo…

In this episode, Mike tells us about the strange story of a Priest in Southern France, who apparently happened on a fortune in treasure and went on to spend millions, buying land, building a tower for his library, collecting exotic animals, and renovating the church with some odd additions – but what was the treasure?…

In this episode, Zoe tells us about the strange case of Bella, a woman who’s body was found stuffed into a hollow tree. “Who put Bella in the Wych elm?” – was scrawled in graffiti on a wall in nearby Birmingham, UK – suggesting someone knew who she was, but did anyone really know what…

In this episode, Mike tells us about the odd shortwave radio stations that broadcast seemingly endlessly repeating, random numbers, spoken by odd, automated voices and we get to listen to some snippets from a couple of well known ones. We also talk about how awesome Christopher Lee was, How Game of Thrones and Lost failed…

In this episode, Zoe tells us about The Black Dahlia Murder. Not the metal band, but the murder of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia. Fair warning – there are some graphic descriptions in this one, due to the horrific nature of the crime. We also get sidetracked talking about chess, chickens and mermaid…

In this episode, Mike tells us about the mysterious Betz Sphere – a ball that seemed to have a mind of its own! We also talk about cooking hedgehogs, decorative canonballs, and the difficulties with hurdles. Here’s a rundown of the episode: 00:36 – Hello! 01:14 – Presented Piece: The Betz Sphere 14:44 – Promo…