Podcast Episodes

The Rough Corner Returns: The Prophecy of the Popes, Polite Pigeons and Baby Dragons

"Stock up on holy water to hedge your bets"

The Rough Corner is back! First on the agenda: the end of everything. Dan speaks to Dr Alexander Zawacki, an expert on medieval prophecies, to better unders…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Songs about Moths: Michael Brunström and a Guide to Coping with a Trillion Noses

Episode 94

Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian and performance artist known for his wildly inventive, often absurd solo shows that blur the line between stand-up, theatre, and dadaist performance. He won…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

A Cursed Human: Nick Helm and the Haunted Post Office

Episode 93

Nick Helm first took to the stand-up comedy stage in 2007 and quickly became a circuit legend with his tour de force of one-liners, stories, poems and jokes. Since then, he’s become one of Britain’s …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

If you love We Can Be Weirdos, you'll love Killers, Cults and Queens...

Killers, Cults and Queens is BACK for Season 3! This week, Nikki and Cheryl dive into the chilling story of the Donner Party in Part 1 of our multi-episode series. What really happened to the Donner …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Cauldron Rituals: India Rakusen and the Inky Milk of Destiny

Episode 92

India Rakusen is an award-winning journalist who crafts immersive stories that explore the human experience in our rapidly changing world, challenging what we think and why we think it.

From witches a…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

The Trivialisation of the Spiritual: Milton Jones and the Handkerchief Ghost

Episode 91

Milton Jones, a comedy virtuoso known for his unique blend of one-liners, absurdity, and surreal humor, has carved a niche for himself in the world of comedy with his unmistakable style. With his ico…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Cursed Monkey Business: Ventriloquist Nina Conti and the Puppet Funeral Home

Episode 90

"What's the criteria for being 'real'?"

Nina Conti is an internationally acclaimed ventriloquist, comedian and actress. Among many credits, she starred in Her Master's Voice, where she takes the berea…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Apocalypse How: Tom Phillips and the Impending Doom of the 112th Pope

Episode 89

Tom Phillips is a British author, journalist, and humorist known for his witty and insightful takes on history and human folly. A former editorial director at Full Fact, the UK’s independent fact-che…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Bolan Glitch: Marc Burrows and the Shuffling Cemetery

Episode 88

Marc Burrows is a British writer, musician, and comedian. He is best known for his work as a journalist and author, particularly for The Magic of Terry Pratchett (2020), an award-winning biography of…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Secret Painter: Joe Tucker and the Nature of Intangible Heritage

Episode 87

" But I kind of loved the power of that, the power of weirdness"

"The Secret Painter" is a memoir by Joe Tucker that delves into the concealed artistic life of his uncle, Eric Tucker. Eric, a laborer …

Published on 7 months ago