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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

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29:31

The Rough Corner: The Chalk Giant Mystery… Solved!

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2024/01/09

A centuries-old mystery, shrouded in chalk, surrounding the origins of the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorsethas been unravelled by two intrepid academics. What's with the large penis? What about that tiny head? And why are some people unhappy with these findings?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!

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#34 Into the Liminal: Shaun Keaveny and the Baths of...

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2024/01/04

"I do a lot of chat with the cosmos"Shaun Keaveny is one of Britain's best loved radio DJs. He is formerly ofBBC Radio 6 Musicand is now the host of Shaun Keaveny's Daily Grind, "It's a bit like a daily radio show but it's a podcast. It’s disorientating, but it’s also reassuring!". Shaun has also hosted several music podcasts includingThe Line-Up with Shaun Keaveny,Shaun Keaveny's Creative Cul-de-SacandYour Place or Mine?. You may also have seen him on TV, covering Glastonbury Festival for the BBC

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42:04

Best Of... The Strangest 'Soft Rocks'

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2023/12/28

To celebrate the birth of We Can Be Weirdos in 2023, Dan looks back at some of the strangest unexplainable experiences a.k.a. 'Soft Rocks' from guests past. This includes Dan Aykroyd, Sara Pascoe and Danny Robins. Thank you to everyone who has listened this year, make sure you come back for more weirdness in 2024! The Rough Corner returns on January 9th, and main episodes continue as (un)usual. Next up, radio legend Shaun Keaveny on January 4th. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and

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01:47:59

#33 From Beyond the Engraving: Dr Maddy Pelling and...

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2023/12/21

"Graffiti is all around us... it's addictive"Dr Madeleine (Maddy) Pelling is an historian, writer and broadcaster. Her first book,Writing on the Wall: Graffiti, Rebellion and the Making of Eighteenth-Century Britain, is out in March 2024. Maddy is co-host of History Hit'sAfter Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal, and is a regular on TV and her words appear inThe Guardian, The Independent, BBC History MagazineandHistory Today.You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram

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49:40

The Rough Corner: Moon Theory and the 12 Days of...

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2023/12/19

The moon is amazing! And underrated. Many of us know that the Moon pulls on our oceans, driving the tides, but did you know that it is the very reason we are here? Or that it was essential to the development of science and religion?Acclaimed journalist and author Rebecca Boyle takes Dan on a dazzling tour of our moon, and explains the ancient lunar origins of the 12 days of Christmas. Rebecca's book - Our Moon: How earth's celestial companion transformed the planet, guided evolution, and made us who

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01:20:57

#32 Druidry for Beginners: Dr David Bramwell and the...

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2023/12/14

"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

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55:14

The Rough Corner: Earthquake Pills, Ghostly Coughs,...

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2023/12/12

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!

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01:14:42

#31 Devil Vs Cave Man: Donny Dust and Post-Apocalypse...

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2023/12/07

"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!

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28:54

The Rough Corner: Code of the Ancients ft. The Mayor...

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2023/12/05

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

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01:24:15

#30 The Curious Policeman: Stevyn Colgan and the...

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2023/12/01

"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

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26:32

The Rough Corner: Burning Royals, Thwacking Twigs and...

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2023/11/28

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

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01:22:26

#29 Anti-Boner Magic: Dr Eleanor Janega and the...

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2023/11/23

"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

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32:06

The Rough Corner: The Forgotten Queen of Tarot ft....

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2023/11/21

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 artistwho 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

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01:36:35

#28 The Adult Tooth Fairy: Bec Hill and the Mirror World

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2023/11/17

"We are just bits of data... everything can be predicted"Bec Hill is an award-winning comedian and television writer. She writes and hosts her own family-friendly CITV series Makeaway Takeaway, and is the creator and author of creep-tastic books called Horror Heights. Bec has appeared on most comedy and panel shows going, and she co-hosts the podcast A Problem Squared with mathematician Matt Parker.You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll

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46:18

The Rough Corner: Paranormal Adventures of the...

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2023/11/14

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.

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58:12

#27 The Beast of Heaton Park: Ross Noble and the...

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2023/11/09

"I've revealed more on this podcast that I have to close friends"Ross Noble is a celebrated British stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who has made Australia his home. He rose to mainstream popularity through his live shows and stand-up specials which gained not only critical acclaim with a string of awards and nominations but saw him become the biggest selling act at the Edinburgh and Melbourne comedy festivals. Ross' latest live show, Jibber Jabber Jamboree, is touring the UK now!Don’t forget

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41:10

The Rough Corner: Horror Holes, Leg Lumps, and Why...

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2023/11/07

Can fear be good for us? Scientists at the Recreational Fear Lab think so! MarcMalmdorfAndersen, co-director of the lab, joins Dan on the line. Plus, Dan's children's toys from hell and deeply concerning leg lumps. 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.

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24:46

The Rough Corner: Funeral Food, Meeting Madame Lash...

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2023/11/02

Dan is back from Down Under! And Al has had a three course dinner in the Underworld. A quick debrief after the last episode's Ouija strangeness sees another Theory Challenge winner crowned, evaluation of the flight prices on Friday 13th, and Dan's brush with his local, very human, cryptid.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.

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01:25:58

#26 The Halloween Special: Ouija Weirdness with Jamie...

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2023/10/31

"It's probably a ghost with a foot fetish"Happy Halloween! To celebrate, you're invited to the weirdest listening event of the year. Join My Dad Wrote a Porno's Jamie Morton, Redhanded's Hannah Maguire and 'The Ghostess with the Mostess' Leanne Burnham-Richards for a Ouija experience in the "haunted" studio!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

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46:17

The Rough Corner: Hunting the Elephant Humanoid,...

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2023/10/26

Dan beams in from Australia with a couple of weird interviews up his sleeve. We're talking ghostly nuns, elephant-esque cryptids, mind-melting 'gravity hills' and one of the most chilling haunted house stories you'll hear.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.

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