Strange Stuff Podcast

You can text us here!Big Pharma has a lot to answer for. Of course, it never will. They have been dealing heroin, cocaine, morphine etc for over a hundred years, and made billions. They continue to do so with the governments full blessing. If you try it however, you will go straight to jail.This week we take a look at some of the ways they used to market their products and try to make sense of the whole industry. Not an easy task!Listen now to get no closure whatsoever.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!When a small fishing boat goes missing off the coast of The Canary Isles, a series of unusual events turns a tragedy into a baffling mystery that will last for decades. What really happened to El Fausto?Listen now to hear what happened!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!There are still so many things we don't know about what is under the surface of the ocean. Ancient civilisations, alien spacecraft, even strange fish!So join us now as we look at some of the things that have kept us fascinated for decades or even centuries, and for some reason we rant about other stuff as well!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!This week we talk about the symptoms of alien abduction. Everything from lost time, nosebleeds and a sore botty, to anxiety and strange markings on your skin. Individually, these may mean nothing, but if you have several of these, it could well be that you are of special interest to our extra-terrestrial friends.Listen now as I try to convince Mark of the validity of the encounters, and produce proof (kinda) that this happens all the time!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!There are many symptoms that individually may mean nothing, but if you suffer from several of them, it may be an indicator that you have in fact, been abducted by aliens!Lost time, nosebleeds and a sore bottom are some of the things to watch for. This week, I try to convince Mark that we are visited a lot more often than you may think, and I have the facts to prove it. Kinda.Listen now to find out if you too may have been a victim.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Is it possible there is a reason we have so many crazy cat people? The internet seems to have been invented just for cat pics and videos. and previously normal people we know suddenly turn up covered in cat hair and gushing about Mr. Mitten's latest adventures.What if they are actually being mind controlled to suddenly become more conducive to cat ownership? Not as nuts as it sounds. This week we take a look at a parasite that can do just tht, and you will be amazed at just how many of us are infected with it!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Ever felt strongly enough about a situation that you just had to take action?When the Bosnian war kicked off in the 1990s, Helge Meyer, a Danish ex-military serviceman, took it upon himself to do his bit, and so began one of the most incredible modern war stories you will ever hear. His selfless actions saved countless lives, earned the respect of all other participants in the conflict and gave rise to a legend!Meet God's Rambo... modern day Titan. Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Egyptian Mummies didn't just come with useful curses to smite your friends with, they were also used, until very recently, in suspect medical practices, as well as being after dinner entertainment at Victorian dinner parties!There is no debasement that we as a civilised society will not stoop to. This week we explore the moral, medical and religious aspects of cannibalism, charlatans and other shenanigans!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!A strange title for a strange episode. I didn't really know what to call this episode, because we didn't really focus on a single subject. So I settled on a title that basically means talking a lot!From dead bodies starring in tv shows, to Welsh sheep farmers passing laws about... well, Welsh sheep farming. It seems we just went off on one.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Nonsense? Don't be too sure. There are lots of theories about where thousands of high ranking Nazis' fled to after the war, and one of the most popular ones involves a base on the moon, where they are preparing for the Fourth Reich. Perhaps in it's entirety it's a bit far fetched, but there is more truth to this than you might expect. There are indeed Nazis' on the moon!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!One of the most powerful and mysterious of the religious orders from the middle ages, the Knights Templar are at the centre of many conspiracy theories, regarding their purpose and their actions. Rumoured to be the guardians of the Ark of The Covenant amongst other holy treasures, they rose to prominence in the 12th Century and quickly became a force to be reckoned with.So what was the secret to their success? We will try to find out!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!After Mark complained about the downer Xmas episode, I thought we would do something a little more light-hearted this week, with a look at some Xmas UFO encounters. A glass of sherry notwithstanding, there are a surprising amount of Xmas encounters, and not just at the office Xmas party! Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!This man is unique. He ranks amongst the highest body counts for serial killers, but he is little known outside of his native Brazil. Today we will try to fix that. The incredible story of Pedro Rodriguez, or Killer Pete as he is also known, will leave you unsure how you feel about him at the end, but it's an amazing journey to get there!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Not all Christmases are happy. While most of us settle in for a happy, family oriented time, tragedy and horror don't take a break for the season. This week we look at some of the incidents that have ruined Xmas for others, and left unsolved mysteries in their wake.Regardless, we wish all our listeners a merry Xmas, and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Mark Hoffman is an author, journalist and playwright, and he joined us to talk about his new book, 'Good Mourning... A Guide To Biting The Big One... And Dying Too'.The book itself is a rather irreverent look at some of the customs and rituals surrounding death in different cultures, along with a study of human emotions. Written a couple of weeks after the death of his own father, Mark takes the reader on a comical and sometimes slightly offensive ride, navigating the tricky waters of relatives, funeral homes, ghosts and the afterlife.I enjoyed the book, and we enjoyed our chat with Mark. I think you will too! Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!From a piece of the cross, the stone tablets of the the ten commandments and the Ark of the Covenant, rumours of what wonders may lie in the hidden archives in The Vatican, are almost as numerous as the facts! Some of which we have for you today!From Michelangelo to The Knights Templar, Robert E Lee to the Dalai Lama, everyone who is anyone has featured in correspondence between Popes and Kings, and recently some of these documents were made public.Listen now to find out the truth about the Virgin Birth among other stuff!The last sentence may or may not be a bit clickbaity.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!If you are going to nick a a bit of jewellery, aim high. Thomas Blood aimed for the stars... The Crown Jewels! Who was this man, and what led him to such an audacious plot?We'll tell you!Listen to learn how not to do something a bit naughty, and maybe get some tips on how to do it right! Only joking, we don't recommend nicking the crown jewels. Probably.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Late, over budget, and full of strange objects, rumours and occurrences, Denver International Airport, the largest airport in the USA, is home to more conspiracies than my house during a meeting of paranoids anonymous. So lets take a gander at some of the more popular ones, from killer statues to underground alien facilities... nothing is too weird for Denver! Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Poison has long been called the Ladies Choice when it comes to murder, but the fact is that men use it too. Just not so well...This week we take a look at a little - known Italian poisoner, and some more famous cases, to add a bit of flavour, as it were.Listen now to learn how one woman built a bit of a poisoning empire, which claimed the lives of up to 600 men! But don't try this at home!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!This episode was supposed to be about women poisoners, but I got a bit stuck on Lucrezia, so she kind of hijacked the whole show. A very interesting tale of a very interesting family, Lucrezia had a life 700 years ago, that Hollywood wouldn't believe.Poison, child brides, murder, incest and more... So next weeks episode, we'll be back on track!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Alien sightings and visitations affect different cultures in different ways. In biblical times they were called angels and worshipped, Incas feared them, America tries to shoot them down. It is what it is.Japan has a way of encompassing the otherworldly into it's culture that is charming and possibly a little bit cynical. This week we take a look at a few Japanese instances of UFO interaction and legend, to see how they differ from the western experiences.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Revenge is a dish best served cold. Marvin Heemeyer waited 18 months for his pudding, but he really made it count.Listen now to find out what he did and why he did it, or why he said he did it. People's perception of events can be very subjective, so one man's justification for his actions, can be seen as unnecessary from somebody else's point of view. Sometimes things aren't just black and white, there can be so many shades of grey that all of a sudden we lose sight of what the original issue was...Anyway, you can decide for yourself if what he did was exact revenge or just go nuts!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!A crashed plane, a dead Bear, a dead parachutist and a lot of missing cocaine. All the makings of a movie. Find out what really happened when an ex-cop turned drug smuggler took things to another level and possibly got high on his own supply. Listen now to episode 122!!!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The conclusion of our story of the life of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of killing JFK. A full and interesting life culminates in a job at a book depository overlooking the presidential cavalcade, and the rest is history... or conspiracy or whatever.60 years on and the case is still not resolved, but is there a chance we will get answers soon? No idea, but you can make your own mind up after listening to this episode!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Oswald was arrested for the assassination of JFK, then assassinated himself 3 days later. The conspiracy theories on this case have been done to death, so what we are going to do is take a look at who Lee was, and what made him a perfect fit for the US authorities, who needed to make an arrest as quickly as possible after the death of the president.For such a young man, Oswald lived a full and interesting life, so join us as we discuss the events that led to his demise!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!As 65% of us have imaginary friends as children, there are some who for some reason, can't let go of the concept, and carry it on into adulthood. This is called Tulpamancy,, and it involves manifesting a sentient being that you can actually hear in your head.Nonsense? Or a healthy pastime?Surprising opinions from Mark and myself on this one. Interesting stuff.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Continuing the story of the Dandy Highwayman, we come to the conclusion of our tale this week, which ends, fittingly, at York racecourse.Listen now as Dicks past finally catches up with him, and his short career as a highwayman leads into his much longer career as a folk tale and legend!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The legend of Dick Turpin is known throughout England... The dandy highwayman who robbed the gentry and left ladies swooning. The facts of the matter however, are somewhat different. Join us as we explore what led this Essex boy down the path of villainy, and what became of our Dick and his equally famous steed, Black Bess.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!I get to do a bit of true crime this week, but how true is it? Thomas Quick was convicted of 8 murders and confessed to over 30. After spending years in a psychiatric hospital however, massive cracks started appearing in his confessions. Was it possible the police and the doctors had got it wrong? Or worse, made the crimes fit his confessions?This episode, we look at how Sweden's worst serial killer was convicted on his words alone, without a shred of physical evidence linking him to any of the crimes. The strange tale of Thomas Quick.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!If there is a knock at your door late at night and you see a coupe of young kids outside, your first instinct might well be to see if they need help... But beware, things are not always as they seem. Opening the door to these weird children, could give access to something much, much worse.Listen now to find out more about the Black Eyed Kids!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The Cottingham Fairies is a very famous case that occurred around 1907 and took the world by storm. Two young girls had apparently photographed fairies and goblins in the woods near their home, and it triggered a debate about the very evolution of the human race. This week, we take a look at the mindset of the people at the end of the Great War, and how perhaps the need for something wonderful and magical to happen, was facilitated by the years of horror everyone had just endured. The belief system was perhaps eager for it to be true. Even Sherlock Holmes got involved,,,, well, Arthur Conan Doyle anyway. Listen now and decide for yourself... are fairies real, or are we all just eager to be scammed?Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The first step towards colonising another planet, would necessarily be the creation of a biosphere, to support the animal and plant life needed to sustain the existence of the colonists. In 1991 in Oracle, Arizona, 8 volunteers entered such a biosphere to begin a two year experiment on the feasibility of the enterprise.This weeks episode looks at the people involved and what happened. It's not all pretty.Listen now to find out why! Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The world's oldest, deepest and biggest lake, holds some secrets that we will uncover in this week's episode. Mixing science with nonsense, we boldly go where some people have gone before, to bring you the disturbing facts of what goes on in the world we live in. Listen now as we expose the strange case of extra-terrestrial swimmers and vodka swilling locals.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!A well known personality in conspiracy circles, Max Spiers was 39 years old when he was found dead on a sofa in Poland, just days before he was due to give a talk about a black magic sex ring involving high up politicians and celebrities.Was he silenced? Possibly... there are mysterious circumstances. This week, we try to get to the bottom of what happened. Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!For the past few weeks, news has been slowly coming out about UFO sightings and encounters documented by the US Military. Always secretive and shy, it's like getting blood from a stone, but at last, it seems, we may finally get some answers.But what is the question?Listen now and find out if we have the faintest idea!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!More cases are being solved thanks to the advances of DNA analysis. We can trace our ancestors, work out how past civilisations lived and how and when they died. But increasingly, there is a dark aspect to it all. More and more cases are being proved to have relied on what is basically false DNA evidence and as a result, innocent people are being sent to prison, or even sentenced to death. So while the cold case clear-up rate is fantastic and to be applauded, at what point do we say this evidence is not enough to convict a person? We have no idea, but it's fascinating stuff!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Not a destination holiday. At the peak of Stalin's murder regime, this was possibly one of the worst ideas ever. Send your 'criminals' to a desert island, in winter conditions with no food, shelter or tools, and see what happens. Well, we will tell you. It wasn't pretty.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The much misunderstood hedonist was mis-labelled as a satanist amongst other things, but he was basically just kicking back against organised religion whilst shagging anything anything with a pulse. This week we take a peek into the life of one of the most controversial figures of the 20th Century, and see what all the fuss was about!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The conclusion of the story of Epstein's depravity, and hopefully we'll never have to talk about him again. This week, we hear from some of his victims and examine his friendship with Prince Andrew.Everything about this case is distasteful, and I for one am looking forward to getting back to some serious nonsense next week.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!I don't really know how to describe this episode, other than... what a cunt.This week we delve into the very distasteful life of a complete knob.Thats all I can say really.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Utopian fantasy or logistical nightmare?Starting your own state and declaring independence might sound like a good idea, but it comes with it's own problems.When Giorgio Rosa came up with the idea for Rose Island, he wasn't ready for how much opposition he would receive from the Italian government, whose coast he was anchored off.Find out what happens when you declare Independence around these here parts, in this weeks episode of Strange Stuff!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!A trip to the Emerald Isle this week, where we look at some of the tales that make up the folklore of Ireland. From Banshees' to Leprechauns and more, join us for a frolic in the land of my father.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!The 80´s was a time for mullets, boob tubes, platforms and a host of other sins, including the mass hysteria event that became known as Satanic Panic. Join us as we look at a few of the incidents that contributed to this, and led to what can only be described as a 20th Century witch trial. It just goes to show that history is doomed to repeat itself... and there is no hope for mankind. Probably.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!1984, George Orwells prophetic final book was published a year before his death in 1950. It has seen much of it's terminology adopted into everyday language and seen many of the worst aspects of his imaginary society come to pass. Room 101 was the greatest weapon of Big Brother, but what was behind the door that caused so much fear? Find out the answer and a lot more about Orwell in this week's slightly highbrow episode, right now!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Son of God, hunter of lizard people, prophet of doom, spirit talker, tv presenter, author and professional goalkeeper. These are just some of the jobs that keep David Icke busy during the week. Wonder what he does on his days off? You can find out here in episode 100 of Strange Stuff podcast, as we celebrate our centenary with what is possibly the biggest load of nonsense Mark has ever heard. But is it nonsense? Some of what Icke has predicted has come to pass, and that could mean that mankind has not many more years on this planet... Listen now and decide for yourself!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!When Danny Casalaro was found dead in his hotel room, he left behind a lot of unanswered questions and a mystery which is still hotly debated today, over 3 decades later,Was he a journalist on the verge of uncovering a massive conspiracy involving the Government, BCCI, presidential elections and more? Find out in this week's episode as we look at the Inslaw Affair and some of it's players.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!People join Cults for a variety of reasons, yet they generally start for just one: Power. Cult leaders are generally charismatic people who have a way of parting their followers from their money, property, even wives and children. This week we take a look at a few of these Cults and their effect on their followers along with the fallout when they inevitably implode.Murder, suicide, sex and general skullduggery ensue when you mix religion and greed, and there is never a happy ending.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Sometimes cannibalism is practised out of necessity, for religious or ritualistic purpose, and even for sexual gratification. Whatever the reason, we got you covered. Today we discuss who, why, when, where and what, with a couple of famous recent cases thrown in and even a special guest!Don't miss this shizzle.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Champion of the differently abled or out and out conman, slaver and exploiter of the less fortunate?I know which side of the fence I'm on, and I think for once Mark and I are are almost in agreement on this one. Without a doubt he was a great promoter and businessman, but as a human being.....This is episode 96, and it's quite a tough oneSupport the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.

You can text us here!Leaving a perfectly good airplane before it has landed would require a very good reason for me. DB Cooper had 200,000 of them, so this week we look at the hijacking of flight 305 over Washington, and the subsequent 50 year manhunt and mystery that has become the stuff of legend, folklore and annual festivals.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon.com/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are too damn lazy/busy to actually carry it out. This is a light entertainment podcast that we do for fun, and any facts that Andy states in any given episode, may or may not be true. Enjoy the ride.