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Strange Stuff Podcast

Andy and Mark

Comedy

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/376d. Total Eps: 256

Anything weird or wonderful, strange or supernatural. from murders, disappearances,abductions and hauntings, to natural phenomena, coincidences, out of this world visitors and downright unbelieveable nonsense.

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Episode 256: Digging It

Season 1 · Episode 256

Sunday, August 9, 2026 • Duration 52:08

The podcast begins with a humorous exchange about scheduling mishaps, followed by a discussion on the electric chair, historical events, and a deep dive into strange archaeological discoveries. The conversation covers a range of topics, from shocking historical events to mysterious archaeological findings. The conversation delves into various archaeological discoveries and historical topics, including ancient animal domestication, the development of hierarchy in society, the invention of money, weird archaeological discoveries, human migration, the Neanderthals and the discovery of fire, the Terracotta Army, the Antikythera Mechanism, the Chiribaya culture and buried dogs, coffin birth and trepanation, and the oldest known architecture. The hosts also discuss the significance of these discoveries and their implications for human history and civilization.

Takeaways

Scheduling mishaps can lead to humorous exchanges
The discussion covers a range of topics, from shocking historical events to mysterious archaeological findings Ancient animal domestication expanded our knowledge of ancient civilizations.
The development of hierarchy in society and the invention of money shaped early human civilization.

Chapters

00:00 Podcast Introduction and Scheduling Mishap
06:01 Discussion on Electric Chair and Historical Events
22:27 Archaeological Discoveries: Mysterious Swedish House
27:36 Archaeological Discoveries: Pangaya Saidi Cave Network
28:25 Ancient Animal Domestication
30:13 Development of Hierarchy in Society
31:41 Invention of Money and Currency
32:04 Weird Archaeological Discoveries
34:36 Human Migration and Advanced Tools
36:13 Neanderthals and the Discovery of Fire
38:38 The Terracotta Army
42:00 The Antikythera Mechanism
45:35 Chiribaya Culture and Buried Dogs
47:01 Coffin Birth and Trepanation
51:38 The Oldest Known Architecture
53:20 Closing Remarks

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Episode 255: Reincarnated... Again

Season 1 · Episode 255

Sunday, August 2, 2026 • Duration 50:15

The conversation begins with an introduction and discussion about royal parties. It then transitions into a conversation about roller disco and dating apps, followed by a discussion about historical events and reincarnation. The focus then shifts to specific reincarnation stories, including Barbara Karlein's claim of being the reincarnation of Anne Frank. The conversation concludes with Barbara Karlein's visit to the Anne Frank House and her disappointment with the room's appearance. The conversation delves into the intriguing accounts of Barbara Carlian and Titu Singh, exploring the controversies and skepticism surrounding their claims of reincarnation. It also addresses the concepts of cryptomnesia, confirmation bias, and skepticism towards the idea of reincarnation. The hosts conclude with humorous banter and reflections on the episode, touching on the evolution of beliefs in reincarnation and its relationship with religion.

Takeaways

Reincarnation stories often involve claims of past lives as famous historical figures.
Visiting historical sites related to claimed past lives can evoke strong emotional responses and validate the claims of reincarnation. Controversy and skepticism surround claims of reincarnation
Cryptomnesia and confirmation bias can influence accounts of past lives

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Royal Parties
02:58 Roller Disco and Dating Apps
05:54 Historical Events and Reincarnation
13:01 Reincarnation Stories
15:57 Barbara Karlein's Reincarnation Claim
25:06 Barbara Karlein's Visit to Anne Frank House
28:57 Barbara Karlein's Room Disappointment
30:22 The Reincarnation of Barbara Carlian
35:30 The Bizarre Story of Titu Singh
48:51 Cryptomnesia and Confirmation Bias
52:12 Skepticism and Doubt on Reincarnation
55:08 Closing Remarks and Humorous Banter
55:47 Reincarnation and Religion

Episode 254: The Centralia Fire

Season 1 · Episode 254

Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Duration 46:38

The conversation covers a range of topics including Mark's absence, news updates, the Stig's lawsuit, Hesketh's controversy, religious controversy and misconceptions, language and swear words, historical events and their impact, and the Centralia coal mine fire. The discussion delves into the historical significance of events and the consequences of environmental disasters. The story of Centralia, a town in Pennsylvania, is a mix of tragedy and humor. The unstoppable fire, failed attempts to extinguish it, the abandonment of the town, and its legacy are all part of a unique and fascinating history. Centralia's fire continues to burn, and the town's history and aftermath are a mix of tragedy and humor.

Takeaways

Historical events and their impact
Environmental disasters and their consequences Centralia's fire continues to burn
The town's history and aftermath are a mix of tragedy and humor

Chapters

00:00 Mark's Absence and News Updates
02:30 The Stig's Lawsuit and Hesketh's Controversy
03:06 Religious Controversy and Misconceptions
05:58 Language and Swear Words
06:58 Historical Events and Their Impact
16:59 Centralia's Coal Mine Fire
24:21 The Unstoppable Fire
25:14 Failed Attempts to Extinguish the Fire
27:42 The Abandonment of Centralia
36:39 The Legacy of Centralia

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Episode 253: Kissing Cousins

Season 1 · Episode 253

Sunday, July 19, 2026 • Duration 54:07

The conversation delves into the tragic lives of the Queen's cousins who were hidden away and disowned by the royal family due to their mental challenges. It explores the events surrounding their institutionalization and the subsequent disownment, shedding light on the treatment of mental illness within the royal family. The conversation delves into the theme of family responsibility and the neglect and abandonment of family members, particularly in the context of the royal family's treatment of their relatives with learning disabilities. It explores the media interest, public outcry, and family response, as well as the aftermath, closure, and the role of the royal family in the scandal. The genealogy and actions of the royal family are also discussed, leading to reflections on the future.

Takeaways

Royal family's treatment of mentally challenged relatives
The tragic lives of the Queen's cousins Family responsibility
Negligence and abandonment

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00:00 The Hidden Cousins
21:36 The Royal Family's Disownment
28:20 Family Responsibility
29:05 Media Interest and Negligence
30:33 Public Outcry and Family Response
36:34 Burial and Public Reaction
39:19 Revelations and Contradictions
41:15 Aftermath and Closure
45:08 Royal Family's Role
46:08 Royal Family's Genealogy
48:32 Royal Family's Actions
52:16 Reflections and Future

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Episode 252: The Elevator Game

Season 1 · Episode 252

Sunday, July 12, 2026 • Duration 01:27:38

The conversation covers childhood play and safety, political events and leaders, and forced adoption and historical events. It delves into the nostalgia of childhood play, the impact of political events and leaders, and the historical context of forced adoption. The conversation delves into the modern urban legend of the Elevator Game, exploring its origins, spread, and the fascination with liminal spaces. It highlights the power of storytelling and personal experiences in shaping internet folklore. The conversation delves into the legend of the elevator game, the stories and experiences associated with it, and the psychological impact it has on individuals. It explores the overwhelming sense of dread, the mysterious woman, time distortion, electronic malfunctions, the feeling of being watched, the other place, difficulty leaving, unsettling accounts, and the internet phenomenon.

Takeaways

Childhood play and safety
Political events and leaders
Forced adoption and historical events Elevator Game: A modern urban legend
Internet folklore and liminal spaces
The power of storytelling and personal experiences Possibility is more powerful than certainty
The elevator game plays on fear and expectation

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00:00 Childhood Play and Safety
03:06 Political Events and Leaders
14:09 Forced Adoption and Historical Events
33:54 The Origins of the Elevator Game
43:13 The Spread of the Elevator Game
49:44 The Fascination with Liminal Spaces
53:27 The Legend of the Elevator Game
54:58 The Stories and Experiences
56:10 The Overwhelming Sense of Dread
01:01:05 The Mysterious Woman
01:05:14 Time Distortion and Electronic Malfunctions
01:22:00 The Feeling of Being Watched
01:24:21 The Other Place and Difficulty Leaving
01:28:08 The Unsettling Accounts
01:30:25 The Internet Phenomenon

Episode 251: History and Mystery

Season 1 · Episode 251

Sunday, July 5, 2026 • Duration 01:11:15

The conversation covers a range of topics, from casual banter about the weather to historical events and mysteries. It delves into the Battle of Gettysburg, Princess Diana's birthday, and the puzzling history of the Nouragis in Sardinia. The hosts also discuss the World Cup, the Spanish American War, and the Wonderland murders. The conversation delves into the mysterious Nuragic people of Sardinia, the eerie history of Huska Castle as a gateway to hell, and the historical significance of Calaverok Castle in Scotland. Each location is shrouded in mystery and rich with historical significance, offering a unique glimpse into ancient civilizations and folklore.

Takeaways

Battle of Gettysburg: A turning point in the American Civil War
Princess Diana's Birthday: Born in Sandringham, England, and famously married and divorced Prince Charles
The Nouragis of Sardinia: Ancient stone towers built by the Nouragic civilization in the Bronze Age Ancient mysteries and civilizations hold a captivating allure
Historical landmarks offer a window into the past and spark curiosity

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00:00 Straight to Business
07:55 Princess Diana's Birthday
16:57 History and Mystery
28:00 The Nouragis of Sardinia
46:12 Huska Castle: Gateway to Hell
58:59 Calaverok Castle: History and Mystery

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Episode 250: Creepy Tales

Season 1 · Episode 250

Sunday, June 28, 2026 • Duration 01:21:34

The episode covers a range of topics, including political madness, DOJ's new rules, Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham's political alignment, Trump's avoidance of English-speaking crowds, temperature records, school closures, Venezuela earthquakes, effects of diving on health, inconvenience of heat vs. telephone queue, and a Brazilian festival with an unusual audience. The conversation covers a range of topics including the power of Instagram, podcast milestones, content quality and engagement, celebrity gossip and reality TV, decline in TV viewership, nostalgia for classic TV shows, supernatural encounters, paranormal experiences, and the practice of burning sage and smudging. The episode covers a range of supernatural and mysterious stories, including encounters with ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and eerie legends. From haunted hiking trips to ghostly encounters in apartments, the stories explore the unexplained and the paranormal. The hosts also discuss AI-generated stories and share lighthearted banter throughout the episode.

Takeaways

Political madness and distractions dominate the conversation.
The impact of temperature records and school closures is discussed in relation to public inconvenience. The impact of Instagram on gaining followers and visibility.
The significance of podcast milestones and the quality of content in engaging listeners. Supernatural encounters and unexplained phenomena can be both eerie and captivating.
AI-generated stories can have a distinct style and structure, leading to discussions about their authenticity and entertainment value.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Episode 250
07:26 Andy Burnham's Political Alignment
16:21 Venezuela Earthquakes and Natural Disasters
23:41 Inconvenience of Heat vs. Telephone Queue
29:01 Celebrity Gossip and Reality TV
36:13 Supernatural Encounters
46:00 Paranormal Experiences
52:36 Burning Sage and Smudging
58:06 Taiwanese Folk Belief
01:03:36 Discussion on AI-Generated Stories
01:09:54 The Ghostly Encounter
01:22:32 The Building Ghost

Episode 249: The Black Death

Season 1 · Episode 249

Sunday, June 21, 2026 • Duration 52:30

The conversation covers a range of topics including the World Cup and sports enthusiasm, political events and their implications, and historical events and their impact. The hosts discuss the excitement around the World Cup, political developments, and historical events such as the Black Plague. The conversation provides insights into the intersection of sports, politics, and history. The conversation delves into the history and impact of the Black Plague, exploring its devastating effects, the spread of the disease, the role of plague doctors and quarantine, and the haunting legacy of Poveglia Island. Key takeaways include the significant impact of the Black Plague on history and the origin of the word 'quarantine' from the number 'forty'.

Takeaways

World Cup and sports enthusiasm
Political events and implications
Historical events and their impact Black Plague's impact on history
Quarantine origins from the word 'forty'

Chapters

00:00 World Cup and Sports Enthusiasm
19:27 Historical Events and Their Impact
25:02 The Spread and Impact of the Black Plague
45:04 Poveglia Island: A Haunting Legacy

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Episode 248: UFO or UAP - It's All The Same To Me Pt 2

Episode 248

Sunday, June 14, 2026 • Duration 01:06:32

The conversation begins with an introduction and a technical hitch, leading to a discussion about bad news stories and historical events such as the Salem witch trials. The dialogue explores the psychology of why bad news stories are more newsworthy than good news stories, and delves into historical events as examples. The conversation methodically explores the emergence of structured UAP investigations, the shift in public interest, and the role of military personnel and witnesses. It also delves into the unresolved UAP cases and data limitations, highlighting the procedural and systematic approach of the Pentagon's UAP investigations.

Takeaways

Bad news stories are often more newsworthy than good news stories.
The Salem witch trials and other historical events were discussed in the conversation. UAP investigations are a legitimate national security concern
The Pentagon's UAP investigations reflect a procedural and systematic approach

Chapters

00:00 Discussion of Bad News Stories and Historical Events
27:34 The Emergence of RTIP
33:32 Structured UAP Investigations Begin
39:01 The Role of Military Personnel and Witnesses
49:53 The Unresolved UAP Cases and Data Limitations

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Episode 247: UFO or UAP - Its All Alien To Me

Sunday, June 7, 2026 • Duration 01:13:47

The conversation covers a range of topics including apologies, misunderstandings, World Cup, vaping laws, conspiracy theories, 9/11, music festivals, Live Nation, Spotify, music industry, photography, and discrimination. The conversation covers historical events, hot air balloon history, women's suffrage, the Tiananmen Square massacre, Pentagon UFO disclosures, the modern UFO era, the Roswell incident, and Project Blue Book's unexplained cases. The conversation delves into the history of UFO investigations, military encounters with unidentified objects, public interest, government involvement, and the testimony of military personnel. It explores the significance of military encounters, the impact on public interest, and the government's response to the phenomenon. The testimony of military personnel and the challenges of interpreting evidence are also discussed.

Takeaways

Apologies and misunderstandings can lead to humorous conversations.
The music industry and photography are discussed in the context of modern technology and societal issues. Historical events and tragedies
The first hot air balloon
Pentagon UFO disclosures
Project Blue Book and unexplained cases Military encounters with unidentified objects have sparked public interest and government involvement.
The testimony of military personnel plays a significant role in understanding and interpreting UFO encounters.

Chapters

00:00 Apologies and Misunderstandings
06:06 Music Festivals and Live Nation
12:34 Spotify and Music Industry
20:37 Historical Events and Tragedies
26:37 Tiananmen Square Massacre
40:18 Modern UFO Era and Roswell Incident
45:31 The History of UFO Investigations
58:02 Military Encounters with Unidentified Objects
01:13:17 The Testimony of Military Personnel

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