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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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26:07

The Rough Corner: The Weirdo Zine Scene ft....

We Can Be Weirdos ·

2024/05/22

The world of magazines for weirdos is booming! Maria J Pérez Cuervo, founder and editor of Hellebore magazine, provides a peek behind the editorial curtain. And the question remains, who would win in a Tom Trumps battle between Aleister Crowley and the British Museum? ***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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01:31:15

#53 I’m With Batsh*t —: Sofie Hagen and the Troll of...

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2024/05/17

"She said... should I tell him I can see into the future?"Sofie Hagen is a multi-award-winning London-based Danish comedian, author, podcaster, and content creator. She published her debut book “Happy Fat” in 2019 and is the creator and host of the wildly successful podcast Who Hurt You?, co-host of BBC Sounds Original true crime podcast Bad People alongside Dr. Julia Shaw and has hosted several other successful podcasts, including her latest - Help Hole. Sofie's new book is called Will I Ever Have

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39:41

The Rough Corner: Cosmic Cocktails and Invisible...

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2024/05/16

Astrophysicist Dr Alfredo Carpineti is an expert in seeing the unseeable. He's writing a book called ‘Invisible Rainbows’ - a journey through the light we cannot see and how we use it to protect the Earth, discover the unknown, and better understand our universe!***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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01:17:36

#52 The Pagan Parapsychologist: Evelyn Hollow and the...

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2024/05/10

"As a pagan I trust that there are universal laws I am not privy to"Evelyn Hollow is a Scottish writer and paranormal psychologist. She is a former psychology lecturer and holds a Master of Research degree in Paranormal Psychology. She now consults as a paranormal psychologist and expert for various TV shows and podcasts — most recently the smash-hit BBC shows The Battersea Poltergeist , The Witch Farm, and Uncanny. Her first book, ATLAS OF PARANORMAL PLACES, will be published worldwide in September

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17:09

The Rough Corner: Welcome to Cafe Del Weirdo!

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2024/05/08

Dan returns with an espionage update, a big announcement and a new club for you to join... introducing Cafe Del Weirdo! A virtual, podcasty place to talk books, movies, albums, art - everything! Pull up a seat, peruse the menu and get voting. Join the Discord to get stuck in - head to Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!***We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at

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01:34:23

#51 Down the Rabbit Hole of Conspiracy: Danny Wallace...

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2024/05/03

"Make a 'fun investment'... do something pointless that tickles you in some way"Danny Wallace is a bestselling author, as well as a BAFTA, Arqiva and Sony-winning performer and presenter. His first book,Join Me, was the true story of a man who created a cult by accident. His second book,Yes Man– in which he decided to say ‘Yes’ to everything – became a hugely successful film with Jim Carrey in the lead role.Now, he's fallen down the modern rabbit hole of lies, conspiracies and disinformation, with

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38:20

The Rough Corner: Disney's Darkest Secret, Crab...

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2024/04/30

Dan and Spooky Al catch up on a weird few weeks. Dan's parents arrive with some game-changing footage from his childhood, Al's been searching in vain for the frozen body of Walt Disney, and the winner of the international crab joke competition is revealed!You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Instagram @wecanbeweirdos. There, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

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01:15:02

#50 The Man, The Myth, The Werewolf: Josh Widdicombe...

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2024/04/26

"The 90s was a great time to believe in aliens"Josh Widdicombe is an actor, comedian, writer and podcaster who is a regular on our TV screens. He's starred in 30 series of the Channel 4 series The Last Leg, and alongside Nish Kumar on Hold the Front Page, which has just returned for its second series! Josh also co-hosts the hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett, and along with Dara Ó Briain has investigated the strange tale of Ali Dia, the premier league's most notorious footballer,

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34:22

The Rough Corner: Into the Bowels of the National Poo...

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2024/04/23

Inside the turdilly brilliant world of Daniel Roberts, co-founder and curator of the National Poo Museum, on the Isle of Wight. His aim is to change the way you think about such an amazing substance! Together we can break the poo taboo. Featuring sticky topics such as... how many celebrity poos fit inside a portable aquarium? How does our poo change our brain? And what's the most sought after poo in the world?Plan your visit to the National Poo Museum here: https://poomuseum.org/ And if you missed

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01:22:55

#49 "Some Crystal Hating Slaphead": Marek Larwood and...

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2024/04/18

I talk to comedian Marek Larwood, who explores the legend of the Sandown Clown—a seven-foot-tall robotic alien clown that has become part of the Isle of Wight's peculiar heritage. I find out that he has an uncomfortable relationship with some elements of the paranormal, in ways you simply cannot predict. Marek runs the Cool Dudes Walking Club as a way to mix his love of the extrodinary, walking and finding a way to reduce his tax bill.Our conversation turns introspective, pondering the transitions

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55:27

The Rough Corner: The Lazy Code Hunter ft. Leon...

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2024/04/17

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

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01:27:56

#48 The Goth From Grimsby: Dr Kate Cherrell and the...

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2024/04/11

"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-hostsLoopholes, a weekly esoteric discussion podcast and can be seen co-hosting Discovery’sJack

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29:24

The Rough Corner: The End of Days Eclipse ft. Dr...

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2024/04/09

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

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01:21:32

#47 Map Man: Jay Foreman and the Ungoogleable...

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2024/04/05

"Understanding the universe? It's like a pot plant trying to know its way around a garden centre"Jay Foreman is a musical comedian and 'nerd royalty' who has won critical acclaim for solo shows like Pretend You're Happy and We're Living in The Future. He is also known for his wildly informative, funny and successful Youtube shows Map Men and Unfinished London. *WARNING FOR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS: This episode contains Christmas-related spoilers. Wink wink.*And if you missed it...Big weird

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32:26

The Rough Corner: A Haunted Sinking Ship and LA's...

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2024/04/02

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,

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01:07:08

#46 The Man Who Doesn't Know: Marcus Brigstocke and...

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2024/03/28

"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 bookGod 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

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27:20

The Rough Corner: WEIRDOS GOES LIVE!

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2024/03/27

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 theclub, and unleash your inner weirdo.***13th May at the Underbelly Boulevard***Head here to grab a ticket:

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01:03:17

#45 Breaking Legs, Stealing Thunder: Omid Djalili and...

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2024/03/21

"The clouds rolled away, and a voice came into my head..."Omid Djaliliis 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

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40:44

The Rough Corner: Havana Syndrome, Exclusive New...

We Can Be Weirdos ·

2024/03/19

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

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01:11:53

#44 How To Cheat Britain's Got Talent: Daliso...

We Can Be Weirdos ·

2024/03/14

"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

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