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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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01:25:15

#78 Clowns without Borders: Samantha Holdsworth, Ping...

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2024/12/26

" I didn't believe in ghosts up until about three weeks ago and I saw a cat walk down our steps."Clowns Without Borders are a non-profit organization that brings laughter, humour, and clowning to communities in crisis around the world. The organization focuses on providing emotional and psychological support to people affected by war, poverty, and natural disasters through clown performances and workshops. Founded in 1993, Clowns Without Borders operates in a variety of settings, including refugee

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01:21:28

#77 The Child of Weird: Cariad Lloyd and the 50 hour...

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2024/12/20

" And I went to the kitchen, I said out loud, If you're there, I don't want a message, I don't want you to do anything, because it's terrifying me."Cariad Lloyd is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for her award-winning podcast Griefcast, exploring grief with humor and empathy. A versatile performer, she has appeared on TV shows like QI and Have I Got News for You. Lloyd is celebrated for her warmth, wit, and insightful storytelling.

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01:35:47

LIVE IN SOHO: Brian Blessed breaks the Batshit List

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2024/12/12

"This show was basically invented so it could lead to this moment"Brian Blessed is a larger-than-life British actor, adventurer, and storyteller, renowned for his booming voice and exuberant personality. Born on October 9, 1936, in Yorkshire, his career spans decades, with standout roles in Flash Gordon, Blackadder, and I, Claudius. Beyond acting, Blessed is a passionate mountaineer, having attempted Everest multiple times, and an accomplished author. Known for his love of animals and zest for life,

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#75 Category 3 Druid: Philip Carr-Gomm and the...

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2024/12/06

"When I was five, I saw a ghost of a woman clothed in blue walking across the room"Philip Carr-Gomm is an author, psychologist, and Druid leader known for his work in spirituality, nature connection, and personal growth. He served as the Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD) for over 30 years, guiding one of the largest international Druid orders. Philip has written extensively on Druidry, mythology, and meditation, with notable books including The Druid Way and Sacred Places. He

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01:04:45

#74 An Alien with Exceptional Talent: Oliver Jeffers...

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2024/11/28

"We’re all energy in some ways, so what happens to that after we die"Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories—fine art for (mostly) adults, and picture books for (mostly) children. As a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture, curiosity and humour are underlying themes throughout Oliver's practice as an artist and storyteller.

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50:48

#73 Reginald D Hunter's Theory of the Wandering...

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2024/11/21

TW: This conversation contains reference to suicide."It's just never seemed like a good idea to spend a lot of time in the woods"Since his first UK comedy gig twenty-one years ago Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV and Radio have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. During that time he has become one of the Comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects. His work can be brutally honest

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01:07:30

#72 Too Many Evil Priests: Kate Mosse and the Hedge...

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2024/11/14

"I felt my dad's presence a lot after he had died. When my mother died, he went"Kate Mosse is the author of eleven novels & short story collections, including the No 1 bestselling The Joubert Family Chronicles –The Burning Chambers,The City of Tears,The Ghost ShipandThe Map of Bones– as well as the multimillion selling Languedoc Trilogy -Labyrinth,SepulchreandCitadel- and No 1 bestselling Gothic fiction includingThe Winter GhostsandThe Taxidermist's Daughter. Her books have been translated into

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58:53

#71 Mainly Mortal Engines: Phillip Reeve and the...

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2024/11/07

Welcome to the first NON-explicit episode of We Can Be Weirdos featuring the Bananas list and a chat with author of the Mortal Engines series, Phillip Reeve. Check out his new book, a prequel to the Mortal Engines series, Thunder City - https://philipreeve.com/***LIVE SHOW NOVEMBER 21st FEATURING BRIAN BLESSED***We Can Be Weirdos is LIVE again on Monday 25th November 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. We are thrilled to announce that the live show will feature the KING of Weirdos Brian

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#70 Quite Inexplicable: Sandi Toksvig and the Durham...

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2024/10/31

"I've been in the presence of ghosts on several occasions"Sandi Toksvig is an internationally renowned and much-loved comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner. Now, Sandi announces One Night Only, a new live theatrical comedy extravaganza, for two nights only on Wednesday 13th and and Thursday 14th November 2024 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London’s West End. The QI Elves, the researchers from the hit BBC2 show, will be delving into the theatrical archives to help Sandi unearth the

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11:00

Halloween Special Live Show: Guest Announcement!

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2024/10/15

Just dropping by to say We Can Be Weirdos will be recorded LIVE on Monday 21st October 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. This time, it's a halloween special! Another wild and very silly night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Listen in to hear which two incredible guests will be taking to the stage.Grab your tickets here: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/We Can Be Weirdos returns weekly, from October 31st.

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54:38

#69: This Episode Belongs to Lionel Ritchie: Barry...

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2024/10/04

"It made me laugh. So I did it."Stand up comedian, writer, director, and trained physiotherapist, Barry Ferns has written for the BBC, C4, Radio and has won awards for both stand up and directing short films. His films have been selected for The LA Comedy Film festival, Raindance, North by Northwest and he has won the Malcom Hardee Award for Comedy, as well as the Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe award and has been nominated as one of the 4 best MC’s in the entire country.***LIVE SHOW OCTOBER

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01:14:22

#68 Defender of Earth: Dr Robin George Andrews and...

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2024/09/27

"Lava is almost sentient"Dr Robin George Andrews is an award-winning science journalist, who regularly writes about space and geosciences, and is a doctor of experimental volcanology. He has written for outlets including The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Scientific American and Quanta Magazine. He has written two books, Super Volcanoes: What they reveal about Earth and the worlds beyond, and How to Kill an Asteroid, out October 1st 2024. ***LIVE SHOW OCTOBER 21st***We Can Be

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01:37:48

#67 LIVE IN SOHO: Rupert Sheldrake and the Sense of...

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2024/09/20

"I'm a dangerous person to know..."Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is one of the godfathers of the world of weird. He's the only guest to have personally created one of the entries on the batsh*t list! In this live recording, hear Rupert take on the list, and tell Dan about his numerous experiments of the unexplained. Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance, and the sense of being started at.At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a

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01:27:08

#66 Quantum Woo: Tom Scott and the Psychic Shock Clock

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2024/09/13

"There is no one in the world who can build a computer anymore"Tom Scott is a legendary Youtuber, who has over 6 million subscribers coming to hisYoutube channel for videos about science, technology, and interesting curiosities around the world: everything from robotic warehouses and zero-gravity flights to remote outposts in the High Arctic.His videos have taken him across the world. `Among other projects, podcasts and shows, he presents the podcast Lateral, a hilarious comedy panel game about

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59:31

#65 The Mythical Mirror: Historian Kate Williams on...

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2024/09/05

The rituals of the royals are quite magical, but how eccentric are our royals, past and present?Royal historian, author and broadcaster Prof Kate Williams is here to tell us just how kooky are favourite royals are. From the power of John Dee, an occultist and adviser to Elizabeth I, who used a mythical mirror to speak to ghosts to Charles II who apparently touched nearly 100,000 people believing he could cure disease. And we can’t forget Prince Philip’s obsession with UFOs.Kate is the host of

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47:22

Best Of... The Strangest 'Soft Rocks' #2!

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2024/08/28

"Now that's what I call a soft rock: 2!"Dan looks back at some of the strangest and silliest unexplainable experiences a.k.a. 'soft rocks' from guests past, including Josh Widdicombe, Dan Snow and Lucy Cooke. We'd love to hear about your unexplainable experiences! Join the We Can Be Weirdos Discord Server, where over 1,500 weirdos are sharing their experiences, thoughts and theories. You can find the link in Dan's Instagram bio, or the We Can be Weirdos instagram bio. See you there!

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01:19:44

#64 Hidden Histories: Anthony Delaney and the 10...

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2024/08/21

"I must have seen ten ghosts... but I don't think they're ghosts'Anthony Delaney is an actor, writer, historian, and podcaster originally from County Kilkenny, Ireland. He trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and obtained a PhD in 18th century social and cultural history from the University of Exeter. He co-hosts the hit podcast After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & The Paranormal, alongside Maddy Pelling. His firstbook, Queer Georgians: A Hidden History, will be published in

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01:15:14

#63 LIVE IN SOHO: Philippa Perry Psychoanalyses the...

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2024/08/16

"Psychotherapists have experiences that we keep quiet about... because we sound bloody mad!"Live from the Underbelly Theatre, London! Psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry takes on the batshit list... and reveals some unexpected woo-woo of her own. Also featuring music by Emma-Lee Moss (F.K.A. Emmy The Great), and Bexy Cameron, author of Cult Following. Philippa Perry trained as a psychotherapist and worked in the mental health field for many years before writing her graphic novel,'Couch

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The Rough Corner: The Hidden Life of Crows ft. Dr...

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2024/08/14

Finally, a crow special! Dan chats with Dr Sarah Jelbert, a comparative psychologist at the University of Bristol, who is interested in the evolution of cognitive abilities in animals.She's mad about crows (because they're mysterious, super intelligent and majestic). Did you know they have their own woodland workshops? Stick your beak into this episode to find out more. Also, a heads up, this will be the last Rough Corner for a few weeks while Dan and Spooky Al head on holiday (not together). The

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01:44:07

#62 The Somethingist: Lieven Scheire and the A.I....

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2024/08/08

"The Now: More of it is coming!"What is consciousness? Are you the same you as 5 seconds ago? Can an AI mind replicate your own? Is the universe a simulation? Big questions, yes. But fear not, Lieven Scheire is here!Lieven Scheire is a Belgian comedian, physicist and science communicator on stage and on TV, in both Dutch and English. Lieven is the face and founder of ’Nerdland’, a popular brand in which he, alongside a group of geeky friends, brings science and technology closer to the broader

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