Explore every episode of the podcast Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| 7. From Resurrection Men to Hedy Lamarr: People That Dig Up Bodies for Science and a Hollywood Actress Turned Inventor | 17 oct. 2026 | 00:29:27 | |
This week, we're digging up the dead, travelling back in time, and discovering that even Hollywood glamour has a surprisingly peculiar side. Learn about what Burke and Hare did in the name of education and what else Hedy Lamarr did other than acting. And, of course, no episode of Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod would be complete without a couple of paraphilias thrown into the mix. So settle in for another collection of the surprising, the uncomfortable, the fascinating and the downright peculiar. | |||
| 6. From No Burp Syndrome to The Blue Fugate Family: Unknown Medical Conditions and a Rare Blood Disorder | 03 oct. 2026 | 00:29:00 | |
From No Burp Syndrome to the Blue Fugate Family – we’re diving into another collection of strange, fascinating and downright peculiar stories! Ever wondered what it’s like to live with No Burp Syndrome (RCPD)? We’re talking about the bizarre condition that means some people simply can’t burp, along with the gurgling, bloating, chest pressure and other symptoms that can come with it. Then we head to Muthu Master, a lady living as a man for her own safety and quality of life. Gem explore's vorarephilia — the unusual fantasy involving being swallowed or consumed and meet the famously blue-skinned Fugate family of Kentucky. From unusual medical conditions and obscure human behaviours to strange family genetics, this episode is packed with the weird, surprising and wonderfully peculiar stories you've come to expect from Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod. Topics: No Burp Syndrome • RCPD • Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction • Muthu Master • Vorarephilia • Blue Fugate Family • Kentucky • unusual medical conditions • strange history • weird facts • peculiar stories | |||
| 5.5: Bonus Episode 1 Strange Laws and Sexism in Medical Research | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:15:30 | |
You asked for more!! So, enjoy this mini bonus episode, we hope to release one a month to show how much we appreciate you! In this episode we talk a bit about strange laws and how women have been completely left out of medical research for centuries. | |||
| 5. From Blow Up Tanks to Bread Ovens: Military Deception and Workplace Negligence | 19 sept. 2026 | 00:26:34 | |
This week, we're getting into a rather peculiar mix of wartime deception, eproctophilia and a seriously dangerous workplace. Three very different stories, one very peculiar episode. So, as always, relax, get comfy, and let's get peculiar. Harvest Time Bakeries: https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Families+of+men+%27cooked+to+death%27+in+giant+oven+reveal+compensation...-a0832304331 Eproctophilia: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-013-0156-3 | |||
| 4. From Knocker Uppers to Itsukushima: Victorian Human Alarm Clocks and Illegal Places to Die | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:31:44 | |
This week, we're cramming a whole lot of peculiar into one episode! We discover the astonishing story of twins born 87 days apart, meet the people whose job it was to wake you up before alarm clocks existed, and head to Japan to explore the fascinating history of Itsukushima. Things take a rather strange turn as we follow the bizarre journey of Oliver Cromwell's head, before diving into two unusual paraphilias and discovering what happens when a beer brewery accidentally releases a tidal wave of beer onto the streets of London. Expect strange history, unbelievable true stories, questionable jobs, unusual human behaviour and, as always, plenty of moments where you'll be asking yourselves: "How is this actually real?!" | |||
| 3. From Nellie Bly to Video Nasties: Undercover Reporter Fakes Madness and The Movies That Were Banned | 22 août 2026 | 00:26:32 | |
This week, we're diving into the extraordinary life of fearless journalist Nellie Bly, who faked insanity to expose the shocking conditions inside an asylum. We also explore the moral panic surrounding the infamous Video Nasties and why a collection of low-budget horror films caused such outrage in 1980s Britain. If that's not peculiar enough, Gem gives a spoiler-filled summary of the cult horror film Anthropophagous (so you don't have to watch it!), before we finish by discussing two unusual paraphilias that prove truth really is stranger than fiction. | |||
| 2. From Dickens to Darwin: Charles Dicken's Fake Door and Charles Darwin's Gastronomy Club | 08 août 2026 | 00:23:48 | |
Was Charles Dickens a dick by nature? What strange animals did Darwin consume? Julie tells us about the lesser known sides of Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin, plus a paraphilia lesson from Gemma! Paraphilia: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/paraphilias?msockid=3461e29f3e686f150faaf1643f7d6e7e | |||
| 1. From Princess Alice to Pure Finders | 25 juil. 2026 | 00:26:00 | |
In this episode we talk about the Princess Alice disaster, Penny Licks, Pure Finders and Sad Nipple Syndrome Penny licks: Penny Lick Glasses - Scarborough Museums and Galleriespeculiarpeaspod@gmail.com | |||