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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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01:01:23

The Rough Corner: Horny Bombs & The Great Wasp Sting...

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2024/08/05

"The Stephen Fry of Belgium", Lieven Scheire, joins Dan to talk about the weirdness of the insect world, why chickens have a vendetta against mice and how evolution is evolving. Lieven Schreire 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 public. He's also a prolific author, and

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48:17

The Rough Corner: Ash Piñatas, Coma Ghosts and The...

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2024/07/31

Dan and Al catch up on a shedload of mind-boggling correspondence. Plus, Dan explores some wild family history and Dan Snow's History Hit producer, Jana Des Forges, dials in from a wardrobe to talk pet cremation and tomb stone hoarding. And! Dan's new book, Impossible Things, is available now! It's the perfect book for young curious minds who love to ask WEIRD and WONDERFUL questions. It's available from all good book shops, and online. Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/04XKIkuf

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01:28:01

#61 Neighbours From Hell: Stevie Martin and the...

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2024/07/26

"Always err on the side of neutralising the curse in a body of water"Stevie Martin is an actor, writer, comedian and podcaster, and also part of comedy group Massive Dad. Stevie is a regular face on TV, and found a cult online following after a series of viral sketches with Lola-Rose Maxwell. She is a writer published everywhere from Vice to the Guardian, and her first book,NobodyPanic,was published in 2021 and adapted into a hit podcast. Stevie's new stand-up show, Clout, will run July 29th -

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01:31:03

The Rough Corner: Uri Geller's Psychic Guinea Pigs...

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2024/07/24

What's it like to grow up with Uri Geller? For Jonathan Margolis, and his children David, Ruth and Ellie, they had a friendship like no other with the controversial spoon-bending performer. Dan meets the family and gets to the bottom of their experiences with Uri, and whether they think he's a a talented magician or something altogether more mysterious – perhaps even an authentic paranormalist. In other news, Dan's new book, Impossible Things, is available now! It's the perfect book for young

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35:20

The Glitch: Are Imaginary Friends Mysteriously Coming...

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2024/07/23

Dan's new book, Impossible Things, is available now! It's the perfect book for young curious minds who love to ask WEIRD and WONDERFUL questions.Want to impress your friends and family with some BANANAS but TRUE facts? Then discover the world of impossible things with Dan Schreiber. This book will give you the answers to all of your big questions, no matter how silly! From discovering if monsters are real to seeking out haunted sausage rolls, exploring the world's strangest curses to finding the

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01:17:54

#60 Mysterious Ghoul: Peter Andre and the Planet of...

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2024/07/11

"It was the size of a shopping centre... it was hovering..."Australian singer-songwriter Peter Andre captured the hearts of millions when he burst onto the music scene in the 1990s with summer hit 'Mysterious Girl', and since then he's gained national treasure status. His latest children's book is a sequel to Super Space Kids Save Planet Drizzlebottom, it's an adventure full of mayhem, mischief... and aliens! It's called Super School Kids and the Baby Alien Rescue - it's available online or in any

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27:35

The Rough Corner: The Man in the Baked Bean Balaclava...

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2024/07/10

Meet the future Prime Minister of the UK. Phin 'Barmy Brunch' Adams of the Monster Raving Loony Party became an icon overnight when he stood for election against divisive Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg. He also just happened to be wearing a baked bean balaclava. Phin didn't win the seat, but he won something more important... the nation's hearts. ***LIVE SHOW JULY 15TH GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT***We Can Be Weirdos is LIVE on Monday 15th July 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to

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01:32:54

#59 Fly On The Padded Wall: Psychiatrist Dr Benji...

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2024/07/05

"A common symptom is related to aliens..."Warning: This episode contains discussions on the topic of suicide and mental health conditions.DR Benji Waterhouseis a frontline NHS doctor specialisingin psychiatry. He is also an award-winning stand-up comedianwho performs sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival. He haswritten for theGuardianandIndependentand was includedin a list of ‘Inspiring Psychiatrists’ by the Royal College ofPsychiatrists.You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Hereis hisfirst book

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41:44

The Rough Corner: The Brain Studied Around the World...

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2024/07/03

Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she's a little quirky. But while she's made some strange mistakes over the years, it's not until she accosts a stranger in a grocery store (who she thinks is her husband) that she realises something is amiss... In her book, Do I Know You?: A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination, Sadie investigates the neuroscience of prosopagnosia (faceblindness), stereoblindness, aphantasia (an inability to create

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58:04

#58 Dream Sh*t and Get Rich: Anna Akana and the...

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2024/06/28

"Bring me someone from the stars, I'm done with men on earth!"Warning: This episode contains discussions on the topic of suicide. Anna Akana is an actress, comedian, writer and musician who can currently be seen on Comedy Central'sCorporate.She stars in the filmGo Back to China,and can be seen in Marvel'sAnt-man,Netflix'sYou Get MeandFreeform'sStitchers.She's most known for her weekly Youtube show, and has sold out two North American tours as a stand-up comic playing comedy songs on guitar.Anna is

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49:15

The Rough Corner: How to Kill an Asteroid ft. Dr...

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2024/06/26

This episode will have a Deep Impact! How the heck do we defend ourselves from a killer chunk of space debris? Luckily, planetary defenders are on the case... In How to Kill an Asteroid, an upcoming book by award-winning science journalist Robin George Andrews, he reveals the development of the technology that makes defending the earth possible - from spotting elusive asteroids and comets to figuring out their geologic defences and orchestrating a deflection campaign. The book is available in all

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01:20:44

#57 Telekinetic Kiss: Emma-Lee Moss (FKA Emmy The...

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2024/06/21

"My whole life has been governed by fateful meetings"Emma-Lee Moss, formerly known as Emmy The Great, is a musician, composer and writer. Emma-Lee was born in Hong Kong to an English father and a Chinese mother, before moving to London at the age of 12. Performing as Emmy the Great, she has released three studio albums. First Love (2009), Virtue (2011) and Second Love (2016).Currently, Emma-Lee is working on a memoir about Hong Kong, and playing with new sounds and ways of approaching songwriting

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31:03

The Rough Corner: Psychogeography and the Realm of...

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2024/06/19

What on earth is Psychogeography? How can locations influence our emotions and behaviour? Sonia Overall is here to provide the 101. Sonia is a Senior Lecturer in Creative & Professional Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University, where she runs the MA in Creative Writing. She's an avid Psychogeographer and founder of Women Who Walk, a network for creatives and academics. You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the link to our Discord channel -

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01:31:02

#56 Fridge Philosophy: Tony Hawks - Survivor of...

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2024/06/14

"I've always managed to stare at things for long periods"Tony Hawks is a TV and radio comedian and bestselling author. He began his career when he formed the musical comedy trio Morris Minor and the Majors, and is the author of the bestselling Round Ireland with a Fridge – the story of his absurd quest to hitch round the circumference of Ireland within a month… with a fridge. Other books include Playing the Moldovans at Tennis, One Hit Wonderland, A Piano in the Pyrenees, The Fridgehiker’s Guide To

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22:59

The Rough Corner: Live Show Guest Announcement! &...

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2024/06/11

***LIVE SHOW JUNE 17TH! TICKETS AVAILABLE: GET IN THERE QUICK!***We Can Be Weirdos will be recorded LIVE on Monday 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. In this episode, Dan reveals the smorgasbord of guests who will be taking to the stage.Head here for more info and to buy your tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/Plus, in this episode, your correspondence; including another baffling

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01:06:03

#55 Fears of a Clown: Spencer Jones and the Hairy Hand

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2024/06/07

"Auras are like the Northern Lights of a person"Spencer Jones is a comedian, actor, and writer, who has been nominated twice for the Edinburgh Comedy Awardand for multiple BAFTAs. Spencer’s BBC Comedy Short, The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk won a BAFTA nomination for Best Short Form Programme. You may have also seen him in Upstart Crow, or on a ream of TV comedy shows. And you can see him perform live on his first ever national tour! Join the critically acclaimed and ‘gleefully madcap’ (The Guardian)

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22:37

The Rough Corner: The Haunted Antiques Paranormal...

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2024/06/04

Can ghosts interact with each other? Why do some objects seem to carry 'energy'? Where's the best place to keep a cursed object? Ask Neil Packer! He owns the Haunted Antiques Paranormal Research Centre, in Hinkley UK. ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!***We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you.Head here for more info and tickets:

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01:15:06

#54 Strongly Believing in Incredible Things: Rob...

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2024/05/31

"The tooth fairy took my cock ring"In his words, "Rob Auton started saying things aloud to groups of people without wanting them to respond verbally. Some call this 'stand up comedy', some call it 'stand up poetry'. Whatever it is, I started doing it and have continued to do it ever since."Rob Auton is a unique voice in the world of comedy. With his distinctive style and thought-provoking material, Rob has captivated audiences with his whimsical yet profound observations on life, existence, and the

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32:59

The Rough Corner: The Redacted Episode

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2024/05/29

Dan and Al chat the OG vampire, a diminishing supply of ghosts in the UK and universe lasagne. It's also time for your contributions - don't forget to head to the Discord to tell us yours for future eps! Just go to @schreiberland on Instagram to find the link. ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!***We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you.Head here for more info and tickets:

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26:38

The Glitch: The Theory of Everything Else Audiobook...

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2024/05/23

The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage into the World of the Weird. Have you read this book yet?! It's pretty darn good. And it's about to be released in paperback in the USA, on June 11th!To celebrate, here's an extract from the audiobook to wet your weird whistle. You can grab the full audiobook from Audible, or head online or to your favourite local bookshop, to pick up The Theory of Everything Else in it's glorious physical form. ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!***We Can Be Weirdos will also be

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