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Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 184: Transorbital LobotomiesYou can text us here!My distrust of medical 'experts' is well known to regular listeners of this podcast, and there are few stories that can reinforce my feelings as much as this one. Even Mark must agree that the 'science' behind this criminal undertaking, was non-existant.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2025-04-061h 19Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 180: The Disappearance of Madeline McCann Pt.1You can text us here!A troubling and divisive case, everyone has their own theory on what happened here, and Mark and I are no different. This was hard to record because even after 18 years, it still feels fresh.So many things were done wrong, so many fingers pointing and nobody to take any responsibility. It's a tough one to talk about.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web...2025-03-091h 16Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 168: TakenYou can text us here!True accounts from alien abduction victims who tell their tales in a frank and lucid manner. Mostly.Whether or not you believe them, their stories make for some... interesting listening.Mark didn't believe them.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2024-12-081h 24Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 146 : Astral ProjectionYou can text us here!As requested by Mark, this week we take a dive into astral projection. Or at least, put a toe in the water.The implications of AP are pretty mind blowing, Imagine just closing your eyes and being able to travel to Hawaii or Antartica if that tickles your fancy. But is it possible?Lets find out.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, a...2024-04-071h 14Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 144 : Drugs For Sale Part 2You can text us here!A second part to last week's one part episode about drugs. This wasn't planned, but happened as a result of : 1. Mark forgetting to mention that he wouldn't be able to record this week. 2. Testing out new production software we may or may not use.As it happens, it was quite fortuitous. For the first time, our episode will be available to watch on YouTube as well as to listen to on all our usual platforms!So if you feel the need to look at our ugly mugs while listening to us rant, you can do so by searching for Strange Stuff Po...2024-03-241h 02Strange Stuff PodcastAbducted By Aliens? Here's How To TellYou 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...2024-02-251h 11Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 140 :Abducted By Aliens? Here's How To Tell!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/strangestuffpodcast2024-02-251h 11Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 133: Aliens Like Xmas Too!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/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as w...2024-01-071h 16Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 130: Mark Hoffman - Good MourningYou 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 a...2023-12-201h 05Strange Stuff PodcastTulpas (Imaginary Friends 2.0)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/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source...2023-10-081h 09
What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC PodcastSteve Conte on songwriting (ft XTC's Andy Partridge)As Steve Conte releases his Fourth of July single, the guitarist and singer talks about writing songs with his XTC hero, joining the New York Dolls and playing on stage with Chuck Berry. He also gives tantalising pointers to his forthcoming album of co-writes with Andy Partridge. This episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast also includes comments from Andy Partridge himself, plus sad news about Ian C Stewart. Music courtesy of Don Kerr and Communism. Steve Conte Limited edit...2023-07-071h 08Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 99 : David IckeYou 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 n...2023-05-281h 08Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 95 : PT BarnumYou 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/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTube2023-04-301h 10Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 89 : Moon Landings Conspiracy (part One)You can text us here!We've waited a long time to get to this, as everyone who knows me, knows this is a subject close to my heart. There are many reasons why I love the Moon Hoax theories, and for once, I think we are going to present a fair and balanced, well researched case. Prolly.Regardless, this subject will definitely make you think, and it's guaranteed to get a reaction out of everyone you mention it to. This one runs deep.Join us as I convince Mark that the only time we went...2023-03-1957 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 66 : Kera UFO IncidentYou can text us here!A group of teenage boys in Japan manage to capture a UFO (several times), and there followed a sequence of events that are worthy of a Mel Brooks film. Episode 66 explores miniturisation, hard to pronounce names, some more on the Queen and other stuff. It's fab.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2022-09-2557 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 65 : Valley Of The Headless MenYou can text us here!Since 1906 mysterious disappearances and murders have plagued a remote valley in Canada, fuelling rumours of supernatural creatures and mad podcasters roaming the area. This week, we try to solve the mystery of the Nahanni Valley, or the Valley of The Headless Men. Is it simply gold related murder, or is there an otherworldly explanation? Find out elsewhere, but listen here anyway... it's good stuff.S...2022-09-1850 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 64 : Love You To DeathYou can text us here!When Sharon went looking for love on the internet, she had something very specific in mind. This episode deals with the first ever murder case that was solved using the internet, and shows how even the most outwardly normal people can be hiding a dark side to themselves that the anonymity of the web is ideally suited to nurture. Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web r...2022-09-1156 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 63 : The Voynich ManuscriptYou can text us here!An indecipherable book from the 15th Century that could contain the secret of eternal youth or how to turn lead into gold, or even how to generate cheap electricity! This week's episode will try to unravel the mystery of the Voynich Manuscript and answer questions that have been asked for hundreds of years. Join us as we become confused and lost on our weekly journey!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe...2022-09-041h 05Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 62 :Beast of GevaudanYou can text us here!A true tale of a creature that terrorised France in the 18th Century, killing hundreds, and wounding many more. Was it a werewolf? A hellhound sent from god? Whatever it was, it had to be stopped, so Louis XV put up a reward and 30,000 troops and hunters went looking for the monster. Episode 62 looks at what happened in Gevaudan and how the killings finally stoppedSupport the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe...2022-08-281h 01Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 61 : Soho Secrets Pt 3You can text us here!The last part (for now) of our chat with Richard Thomas about the time we spent in Soho, the people and places we remember and some of the nonsense that we got up to in the pursuit of fun.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2022-08-2452 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 60 : Emperor Norton I of the USAYou can text us here!In the middle of the last century, during the Californian gold rush, Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor of the USA and Protector of Mexico. He then proceeded to rule his land. Based in San Francisco, Emperor Norton I was a larger than life character, with a chequered history behind him. Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as...2022-08-2153 min
Mark Bell's Power ProjectAndy Mant - Optimize Your Sleep and Recovery by Controlling LIGHT || MBPP Ep. 787In this Podcast Episode, CEO of BON CHARGE Andy Mant, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about how disruptive artificial blue light can be on our sleep and what we can do to mitigate it. Andy Mant is the founder and CEO of BON CHARGE, a company specializing in evidence-based products that help your sleep, wellbeing and recovery. Follow Andy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamandymant/ Follow BON CHARGE on IG: https://www.instagram.com/boncharge_/ Join The Power Project Discord: https://discord.gg/yYzthQX5qN Subscribe to the new Power...2022-08-181h 13Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 59 : Soho Secrets Pt 2You can text us here!Picking up where we left off last week, with Richard Thomas sharing his thoughts and memories of Soho life in the 90's. This week we talk about more of the colourful characters and places that made Soho what it was. Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2022-08-1748 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 58 : The WatcherYou can text us here!When Derek and Maria bought a new house in New Jersey in 2014, they had no clue that an interested 3rd party was about to wreak havoc on their otherwise perfect life. Always remember; nowhere is truly safe, and the pen is indeed mightier than the sword. What should have been a joyous time of change and new beginnings, quickly turned into a nightmare that lasted years. Episode 58 is a creeper!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast...2022-08-141h 16Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 57 :Soho SecretsYou can text us here!Partying in Soho in the full flush of whatever passed for youth, was fun. Apparently. I personally forgot a lot of stuff that happened, until I was reminded by my old mucker Richard Thomas who has a bit of history himself, and it led to this. A little trip down memory lane mostly unassisted by chemicals and alcohol, but definitely with some alcohol. Sit back and let us take you to the latter part of last century, and more innocent times. Okay, not innocent, but nobody ever proved anything! This was our...2022-08-101h 09Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 56 : Zombies!You can text us here!The zombie apocalypse may not be on the horizon, but don't be fooled... zombies are a very real phenomenon, and if you upset the wrong people you could find yourself zombie-ing away on a sugar plantation for the rest of your days. Episode 56 takes us to Haiti where we look at voodoo, zombies, Liz Truss and a bit of info wars. What a treat!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source...2022-08-071h 15Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 55 : Strange News TodayYou can text us here!Noah's Ark, alien love and bottled farts. This must be episode 55! For the final episode before our little break, we look at the real strange news from around the world. It's quite amazing what goes on right under your nose!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2022-07-1759 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 54 : MothmanYou can text us here!Mothman started life as a nemesis of Batman, but in the swinging sixties, he came to life for the residents of Pleasant Point, West Virginia, where he was sighted over 100 times, culminating in a disaster that cost many lives. Did he cause it? Was he trying to prevent it? Or is it all perhaps nonsense? Episode 54 will answer either all or none of those questions!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe...2022-07-1053 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 53 : Time SlipsYou can text us here!The fabric between realities can be stretched thin sometimes, causing rifts or slips, whereby ordinary folks, such as your good selves, can find themselves transported to another time or place. These incidents usually only last a few minutes, but are quite profound. Episode 53 looks at a few cases of time slips and attempts to find the reason for them happening. Okay, I made the last bit up, but we do have a giggle.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - Instagram...2022-07-031h 05Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 52 : The Devil's FlockYou can text us here!What do you do when the Devil comes calling in medieval Wales? Go ballistic of course! Episode 52 follows the fortunes of a small shepherding community, who find themselves the target of a demonic possession that drives their sheep to murder a man on his way home from the pub. At least that's what the priest reckons... Could there be more to this than meets the eye? Lets find out.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast...2022-06-2653 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 51 : Men In BlackYou can text us here!Finally we get to answer all of Mark's questions about the MIB. Hopefully without Will Smith bitch-slapping him. What does it mean when you are being followed by these strange figures, and who sent them? No idea, but there are a few theories and stories we can share with you. Episode 51 is all about sharing.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no...2022-06-191h 03Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 50 : The Sandown ClownYou can text us here!The 1970's were a better time. Kids would play outside all day, and you rarely heard of alien ghost clowns on the beach. Faye and George, however, did have such an encounter, and Episode 50 takes a peek at that day in 1973. I should point out that before recording this episode, I had a few drinks with a work colleague. You probably won't notice I'm drunk. Probably.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTube...2022-06-1251 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 49 : Who Put Bella In The Wych ElmYou can text us here!Episode 49 looks at the murder of a woman in 1941, whose body was found in a hollow tree, by 4 young lads who were out poaching. Was she a witch? A spy? And what the hell has Sylvester Stallone got to do with it? Find all the answers right here... probably.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as...2022-06-051h 10Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 48 : Ultra Relaxation (The Barkley Marathons)You can text us here!Some of us like a nice glass of wine and a good gangster film to unwind with at the weekend, while others like to throw themselves out of a perfectly good aeroplane in the pursuit of an adrenaline rush which can be got a lot more safely and probably cheaper from Dodgy Dave the Dealer. Episode 48 takes a look at some of the insane things people do for fun, and theres a bit about Martin Luther King in there too, for some reason. Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.c...2022-05-291h 10Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 47 : Liz and Vlad (Vampire Diaries)You can text us here!Bram Stoker's inspiration for Dracula is often a subject of discussion amongst... well, not us, but in the interests of having something to talk about, we offer up two of the middle-ages best contenders: Elisabeth Bathory and Vlad the Impaler. If you ever wondered what royalty did before negotiating reality shows with Netflix, check out episode 47 of our podcast, where we boldly go where hundreds of serving wenches have gone before. Only difference is, we shall return!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast...2022-05-221h 04Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 46 : The Curse of TutenkhamunYou can text us here!When Howard Carter broke the seal to Tutenkhamun's tomb, did he release an ancient curse, or did people just start dropping dead of natural causes? Grave robbing, or archaeology, as the toffs like to call it, was rife in Egypt in the 19th and 20th centuries, and Tutenkhamen's tomb was arguably the most important and richest discovery of all. Episode 46 follows the fate of the expedition, and also gives some amazing facts about the Pyramids in general.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast...2022-05-151h 04Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 45 : Dancing PlagueYou can text us here!In 16th century Strasbourg , a woman suddenly started dancing for no apparent reason, setting off a chain of events that resulted in fatalities, injuries, and some sweet moves. A whole town became a giant rave, but what happened? I don't have a clue, but I like a rager, so come with us as we take a look at the Dancing Plague of 1518.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material f...2022-05-0858 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 44 :Gef The Talking MongooseYou can text us here!The title says it all really. Along with a little local history of the Isle of Man, we get to meet Gef, a mischievous mongoose with a lot of talent, who caused quite a stir in the 1930's when he made the acquaintance of a local family. Confounding scientists, scholars and bus drivers alike, he became quite the local celeb , and if he was around today, he'd probably have more followers than the Kardashians. Was it a hoax? Or a ghost? You can decide for yourself, cos I'm buggered if I know. I...2022-05-011h 17Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 43 : The Montauk ProjectYou can text us here!Whether you like it or not, your government is always trying to find new and fabulous ways to kill you, financed off the books, by your own tax money. As we discussed in the last episode, MK Ultra was around for 20 years, getting high and offing patriots, but then came The Montauk Project. Are you of sound mind? Good, because we are going to make it stronger, faster and more deadly... join us on a journey of science-faction, as we look at yet more imaginative ways to secretly spend your money.2022-04-2453 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 42 : MK UltraYou can text us here!Wanna get high? The CIA did, and they were a bit embarrassed when they got caught out. Still, murdering the chap you got to design your murder tools, was a bit naughty. This week we look at the drug-fest which was MK Ultra, originally designed as a secret interrogation/torture unit, which ended up more of a rock festival. It's always good to know your government is spending your tax dollars wisely.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange...2022-04-171h 02Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 41 :ET Phone Home Eh?You can text us here!In the wide open spaces of Canada, there is plenty of room for aliens to play. Episode 41 covers an abduction and an attack, two cases which have left authorities and experts dumbfounded. Luckily, we at Strange Stuff are on the case. All unanswered questions will probably stay that way, but we should have a giggle on the way to nowhere.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various...2022-04-101h 02Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode40 :ReincarnationYou can text us here!Cats have nine of them, and they seem to do ok. But many people believe that we also have many lives, in the form of reincarnation. Episode 40 explores the religious connotations, the moral dilemma and Lionel Ritchie, amongst other stuff.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2022-04-031h 01Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode39 :The Bermuda TriangleYou can text us here!Planes, Trains and Automobiles... good film, but nothing on the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, where ships and aircraft have vanished without a trace, strange lights, weather conditions and magnetic interference, have all played a part in building the lore surrounding this part of the world. Aliens, ancient civilisations, sea monsters and alcohol have all been theorised, and today we will prove absolutely none of them. Join us as we get lost in the strange story of the Bermuda Triangle.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww...2022-03-271h 10Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode38 :East India Trading CompanyYou can text us here!Clive of India, Pirates, the birth of the British Empire, Billionaires and hookahs. It's all there in this week's episode. Join us as we show how a small business can grow into the oppressor of an entire continent in just 50 years... You too, can be a despot!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are...2022-03-201h 05Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode37 :The Mary CelesteYou can text us here!The mystery of the Mary Celeste, found adrift with no crew, the table set for dinner, and everything untouched in perfect condition, is a story most people are familiar with. Well, here it is again. With a couple of other nuggets thrown in for good measure. join us on the streets of Victorian London, flogging matches, and zooming around Peru in our spaceships, as we waste yet more of your valuable time with our nonsense.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - I...2022-03-131h 01Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode36 :Urban MythsYou can text us here!Thanks to Henrik and Emanuel for their suggestions for this weeks topic! We explore a few Urban Myths, even solving one of them! Probably. We have all heard of them, every area seems to have it's own, but are they based in fact, or are they complete nonsense? Lets see. Episode 36 takes a look at 3 urban myths, at least one of which, everyone will have heard. Except Mark. Slender Man, The Russian Sleep Experiment and Kasper Hauser... Join us in these strange tales and be gobsmacked at our conclusions. Support t...2022-03-061h 02Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode35 :Heroes To ZerosYou can text us here!Never meet your heroes, is what they say, and for the most part it's true. What we imagine and what we are confronted with are usually two very different things. From Coco Chanel to Henry Ford, we take a peek at the dark side of some of history's finest figures, and show that even the greatest of human beings are flawed. Episode 35 is here to tell you that Ghandi wasn't all about peace, and Mother Theresa was not a saint. Among other stuff. Join us as we look at the nasty side...2022-03-011h 14Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode34 :The Abominable SnowmanYou can text us here!For thousands of years the stories of the Yeti have been spoken in whispers around campfires all over this flat earth of ours. Hunters of this beast have included Alexander the Great, Sir Edmond Hillary and a bloke from Peckham called Bob. We settle once and for all, absolutely nothing, but we have a lot of fun getting there. Join us on this journey to Tibet, Nepal and beyond, as Strange Stuff examines the evidence of the existence of this magical, mythical creature.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.c...2022-02-201h 01Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode33 :Hollow Earth TheoryYou can text us here!What's that sound under your feet? Rats in the basement? Or an advanced civilisation flushing the loo? Could ET be coming from within rather than from outer? I don't know, but we do our best to answer zero questions in this episode (33), before zoning out and discussing something else entirely. Join us as we journey to the centre of the earth and back again.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source o...2022-02-131h 10Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode32 :Travis Walton - Part 2You can text us here!The conclusion of the improbable story of Travis Wilson, plus various other world events discussed, solved and dismissed. For 40 years, the lumberjacks stuck to their story, but then in 2019, Mike Rogers made a shocking statement...... Episode 32 totally disappoints Mark and blows the lid off nothing at all.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are...2022-02-0959 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode31 :Travis Walton - Alien AbductionYou can text us here!Travis Walton and his crew were logging in the wilds of Arizona in November 1975, when they encountered a UFO. Episode 31 looks at what is possibly the most famous and talked about case of alien abduction that there is. Join us as we probe (snigger) the events of that day and look at what happened in the aftermath. Was Travis abducted? Certainly seems like it. There were no Hooters in those days, so where else could he have gone? Find out what truly happened, probably, as we tell the story of Travis Walton.2022-02-061h 18Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode30 :Criminal 'Masterminds' (who should have stayed in bed that day)You can text us here!When you're having a bad day, you always get a secret buzz from hearing about someone whose plain stupidity puts them in a much worse place than you. It's human nature. So allow us to brighten your day with some tales of hapless wannabe super-villains who didn't really think things through. Episode 30 is a light-hearted look at some Darwinian-level criminal activity.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from...2022-01-301h 11Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 29 :RoswellYou can text us here!In 1947, a spaceship crash landed on a Ranch in New Mexico. At least that's what the US Army said. What really happened? Well, we don't know, but we like a good gossip, so join us as we get to the bottom of not very much at all, but we do manage to ruin a perfectly good joke. Episode 29 explores the Roswell incident, and looks at some of the key players and events.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange...2022-01-231h 03Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 28 :Bonus RantYou can text us here!We decided to do an extra episode this week, just to vent about the news in the world of politics, royalty and sport. As you can imagine, we treat all of these subjects with the reverence and respect they deserve. Having said that, be prepared for some pretty foul language, even by my standards, bad jokes, good jokes and of course, a first class explanation of what's really going on. It doesn't really fall into our remit of strange stuff, and yet, it has been one of the strangest weeks, news wise...2022-01-1957 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 27 :Hoaxes, Cons, and other SkulduggeryYou can text us here!You can fool most of the people, most of the time. All of us have fallen victim to a con or a hoax at some time, even if we are too proud or ashamed to admit it. But there have been some fabulous and 'victimless' hoaxes through the years that we will highlight in this weeks episode, along with a bonus chat about the world's greatest Native American, Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull should serve as a shining example to todays 'leaders', a lesson on how to act with pride, honour and integrity...2022-01-161h 06Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 26 :The Winchester HouseYou can text us here!Sarah Winchester began construction on her house, after the death of her husband and daughter. Building lasted 38 years and sucked up a lot of cash. What was her obsession, and what led her to devote her life to a project that could never be completed? Find out here (probably).Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as...2022-01-091h 27Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 25 :New Year Quiz 2021You can text us here!I used to think I knew everything. Now I know I do. Join us as I test the limits of Mark's dementia, with a quiz about global events of the last 12 months. Can you beat his pathetic score? Episode 25 is now live.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2022-01-021h 27Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 24 :Xmas Special 2021You can text us here!A few short tales around Xmas to keep the shivers in your spine on point. Not everything has to be merry! Due to family commitments, shopping and general drunkenness, we couldn't find time to record together this week, so I cobbled together a solo effort. I'm not a solo kind of guy, so be patient and kind. Hashtag. Anyway, hope you enjoy the effort and that you all had a great Xmas. We will see you next week, when service is back to normal. As normal as it gets around here, a...2021-12-2646 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 23 :Strange Xmas Traditions Around The WorldYou can text us here!From kissing under a hanging plant, to hiding away your brooms or dressing up as a dead singing horse, every country/culture has it's own way of celebrating Christmas. Follow us around the world as we look at some of the ways, and learn some useless facts while you are at it!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any...2021-12-191h 06Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 22 :Rasputin The Final ChapterYou can text us here!Rasputin's enemies are closing in, and he can barely see them coming, 'cos vodka. The final thrilling episode of Rasputin's strange and remarkable life, follows him to his death in grim circumstances. Grab yourself a vodka and join us for this final episode.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2021-12-121h 10Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 21 : Rasputin's Further Adventures (Part 3)You can text us here!All of Rasputin's work is paying off, he got game. His enemies are plotting, world war 1 is closing in and the past is coming back to haunt him. But he has vodka! This week we see the first assassination attempt and much drinking. Join us for Part 3 of the Rasputin drinkathon.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original r...2021-12-0550 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 20 : Rasputin - The SequelYou can text us here!Part 2 of the tale of the mad monk, as he drinks and screws his way to power, using magic and his schlong to get him into high places. This episode we get to St. Petersburgh, and meet the Romanovs. Our hero gets one step closer to becoming the most powerful man in Russia, and the rest of the world prepares for WW1. Busy times. Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source o...2021-11-2855 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 19 : Rasputin - The Mad MonkYou can text us here!A peasant farmer from Siberia rises to become the most powerful person in the Russian Empire, leaving a trail of vodka, sex, magic and assassination attempts in his wake. How does one so low, get so high? Well... look at Meghan Markle... or listen to us attempt to make sense of one of the strangest characters in recent history.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web...2021-11-2150 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 18 : Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder PlotYou can text us here!Murder, treason, treachery... the 17th century was a happening place. Lets talk about a Guy who was going places.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2021-11-1358 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 17 : Mora Witch TrialsYou can text us here!Turns out, our home town is Sweden's Witch Central. Listen as we explore the sordid and somewhat shameful happenings in medieval Mora. We can see how superstition turns into mass hysteria, which then results in what can only be called insanity. I feel privileged and sorrowful, to live in the location of such an important, yet little mentioned, part of Swedish history. I wonder, in todays climate, how long it will be, before we start looking for retroactive justice for the victims of these and all other witch trials in Europe. Over 3000...2021-11-0744 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 16 : Halloween 2 (Stories to sh** to)You can text us here!Part 2 of our Halloween specials. Join us as we plough through Mark's scepticism, and attempt to make him kack his underdunnies. Clench at the supernatural happenings, and vow never to go camping again. If you dare, listen to episode 16 in a dark room, alone, like you normally do in your mum's basement, but with a bit of atmosphere. Seriously though, here are a couple of good ghostie type stories to help you clean your colon. Enjoy.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast...2021-10-311h 27Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 15 : Salem Witch TrialsYou can text us here!1692 in Salem, was a crazy time to be alive! Native tribal attacks, civil war brewing, trying to scratch a living from the land and then some bastard comes along and accuses you of witchcraft! Join us as we examine the cause and effects of the most famous witch trials in history. Was it all started because of food poisoning, smallpox, gossip or two snotty little lying bitches? Find out here....Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast...2021-10-241h 05Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 14 : Jamison Family DisappearanceYou can text us here!What happened to the Jamisons on the fateful day that they loaded their truck to go off in search of their dreams? Theories range from drug deal gone bad, KKK, demonic possession and murder-suicide, to Mark's personal favourite... Bear attack. Listen as we stumble blindly through the evidence, and uncover no truths whatsoever.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for...2021-10-1744 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 13 : SkinwalkerRanchYou can text us here!Werewolves, ETs' and untold other happenings at a smallholding in Utah. Fact? Or has somone been at the Peyote? Have a listen to hear Mark say 'nonsense' and then decide for yourself!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2021-10-1048 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 12 : The Mysterious Death Of Natalie WoodYou can text us here!Natalie Wood was a beautiful Hollywood actress, who died tragically while on a yachting weekend. Was it an accident? Or were more sinister forces at play? With a cast that resembles a Bond movie, follow the events of her life leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend that was to be her last.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any...2021-10-0349 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 11 : Jesse James... Dead or Alive?You can text us here!Was Jesse James shot and killed by a treacherous friend, or did he somehow fake his death and live to a ripe old age? No idea. But here's what we do know, and you can decide for yourself!Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2021-09-2626 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 10 : The Dyatlov IncidentYou can text us here!9 Russian students die on a hike in the Urals in 1959, and the circumstances of their deaths has inspired many theories, books and even movies. The mystery remains to this day, with a weak official conclusion released in July 2020. You decide what happened......Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2021-09-1945 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 9 : Who Wants To Live Forever?You can text us here!Immortality... Is the fountain of youth a pipe dream, or is there some hope that our poor billionaires will be around forever? Find out here, probably. We talk about the Immortal Count, who walks among us, and the research that is happening right now. And other nonsense.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/strangestuffpodcast#strangestuffpodcast - InstagramStrange Stuff Podcast - YouTubeWe source our material from various web resources, and claim no credit for any original research, as we are...2021-09-1236 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 8 : A Gamut Of Ghosts. The most haunted town in the UK. Or just more nonsense.You can text us here!Bramshott is a town in the UK that claims to be the most haunted. Lets find out. Mark is a sceptic, I am a piss-taker... together we can probably come to no conclusion whatsoever.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2021-09-0528 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 7 : Did Somebody Order A PizzaYou can text us here!In 1880, with no Netflix, people made their own entertainment. Gentleman Joe could be the world champion of entertaining oneself. This is a man who took 'knock down ginger' to a whole new level.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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 p...2021-08-2942 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 6 : Spontaneous Combustion..... So hot right now.You can text us here!Over 200 recorded cases of people bursting into flames, but is it the gin or a more supernatural cause? No idea, but we also get our first sponsor (possibly) and talk about the weather. Whats not to like?Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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...2021-08-2235 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 5 : Annan Castle VampireYou can text us here!Vampires, saints, whippets and Robert The Bruce. This episode has the lot. The true(ish) story of 12th century scottish vampires on the rampage around the ancestral home of the De Brus family.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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 p...2021-08-1527 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 4 : Atlantis.. True or bollocks?You can text us here!Everyone knows the myth of Atlantis.. but do you know the facts? Neither do we! We do however, manage to get Kanye West, Plato and Jesus in the same room.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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 d...2021-08-0830 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 3 : The Bennington TriangleYou can text us here!A mysterious (or not) area of Vermont. According to some.. everything is a bear attack... you decide.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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, m...2021-08-0126 min
What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC PodcastXTC's Andy Partridge – My Failed Songwriting CareerTo mark the release of My Failed Songwriting Career Volume One, XTC's Andy Partridge talks about writing to order, the collaborations that work – and those that don't – and the perils of being a songwriter for hire.As well as sharing insights into the four songs on the first EP, the XTC frontman gives a sneak preview of the four that follow on Volume Two.Mark Fisher asks the questions and Rachel Treffry provides the drink recommendation.My Failed Songwriting Career is available from shops including Burning Shed Further reading in The XTC B...2021-07-301h 02Strange Stuff PodcastEpisode 2 : Maurice Wilson - Worlds Greatest Everest AttemptYou can text us here!This one has to be heard.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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.2021-07-2525 minStrange Stuff PodcastEpisode 1 : Arthur furguson - ConmanYou can text us here!The man who sold Nelsons Column.. and so much more.Support the showwww.strangestuffpodcast.comwww.patreon/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. ...2021-07-1926 min
The Friday HabitBuilding an App to Revolutionize an Industry with Andy MathisenHappy Friday everyone! Unfortunately, we don't have Ben with us today, he is off gallivanting the beaches of Maui, but we do have my friend And Mathisen who is the co-founder and CMO of GloveBox App. Andy welcome to the show! Andy has done everything from working at a startup to joining the family business, to starting a business of his own designed to revolutionize the insurance industry, one glovebox at a time.Main TopicsAndy, did you always want to go into the insurance industry?Tell us about your first job out o...2021-06-0442 min
The Professional NoticerMary Did You Know? With Buddy Greene and Mark Lowry This week, Andy hosts Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene—writers of the countlessly recorded (literally…we can’t even find how many times it’s been covered) Christmas classic Mary Did You Know? Tune in to hear Mark talk about writing the lyrics for the song and how Buddy put the music together years later. You might be surprised to hear there was once a different melody! You’ll also hear Buddy and Mark talk about their favorite versions of the song, childhood Christmas memories, why the song is so relatable—plus Mark’s hilarious encounter with a group of people that we...2020-12-1543 min
The Mister Productivity PodcastAre You Making These Mistakes on LinkedIn? - Andy FooteAndy Foote coaches individuals and organizations on how to fully capitalize on everything the LinkedIn platform has to offer. He’s spent the last decade obsessively testing multiple engagement strategies and building a large and supportive network on the largest professional networking website on the Planet. He regularly shares his expertise and knowledge via LinkedIn and his blog and has also recently launched his FOOTE-NOTES podcast, an interview show which seeks to shine a light on intrinsically interesting people and their fascinating career paths. Andy and Mark discuss the two ways of approaching LinkedIn, mistakes people make on...2020-09-0936 min
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellDemocratising Elite Performance Tools with Dr. Andy WalsheDr. Andy Walshe is a globally recognised leader and expert in the field of elite human performance. He has spent more than 20 years researching ways to “Hack Performance” in sport, culture, military and business to create a deeper understanding of the “Human Potential Construct”. Andy’s ultimate vision is a world where we have established a known recipe for elite performance and thus can equip some of our greatest minds with the tools they need to succeed and improve the world. Andy’s elite performance programs are designed to make accessible, and to democratise these tools, and understandable to all regardle...2020-09-0145 min
No Shortage of QuestionsMark 15 - The Crucifixion of JesusListen in as Nick and Andy discuss Mark 15, which includes the crucifixion of Jesus. In this episode, we ask the following questions:- Why did Jesus stay silent when he was on trial?- Why is it so easy to be mean to people we don't know?- Would the Jewish people have believed that Jesus was the Messiah if he came down from the cross?- How is it that a Roman Centurion was the first person to recognize that Jesus was the Son of God?Also, you're...2020-08-1338 minNo Shortage of QuestionsMark 14 - Jesus' Arrest and TrialListen in as Nick and Andy discuss Mark 14. Highlights include:- Nick prayed for what? - Andy drove a long way for donuts.Our questions for Mark 14 include:- Jesus prayed for the Father to "remove this cup from me," but he still died on the cross. Did the Father not answer his prayer? - Would the cross be less meaningful if it was something Jesus wanted to do?- What does it mean to have a willing spirit but weak flesh?- How is Jes...2020-07-2945 min
What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC PodcastXTC vs Adam Ant (feat Andy Partridge)Jordan Cooper of Don't Let's Start: A Podcast About They Might Be Giants joins Mark Fisher, Mark Reed and David White to talk about the connections between XTC, TMBG and Adam and the Ants. In a freewheeling conversation, they explore the head versus the heart, intellect versus instinct, and content versus form. Along the way, Andy Partridge drops by to share his opinions about Adam and the Ants and They Might Be Giants and remembers how XTC caught the eye of John Peel.Thanks to the good people at Sodajerker for the KT Tunstall extract (listen to...2020-06-051h 11No Shortage of QuestionsMark 11Tune in as Nick and Andy discuss Mark 11. Today, Andy fails a pop-quiz and Nick accuses Jesus of being irrational.Also: - In what ways does Jesus disappoint us?- How do we commercialize God?- Is it okay to not answer someone's question?And much more!If you have poor sound quality, it's because Andy got a new computer! Thanks Andy! You can find better sound quality by watching our unedited version here: https://youtu.be/xIGQLURfWxE2020-05-1450 min
What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC PodcastAndy Partridge Everything'll Be AlrightTo cheer us up during the Covid-19 lockdown, Andy Partridge pays a call to What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast with the promise that Everything'll Be Alright. He talks to author Mark Fisher with characteristic wit and candour about the power of XTC as a live band, the chords for Roads Girdle the Globe and how Yacht Dance was nearly a song about bees. Essential listening for every XTC fan, this episode will leave you Burning With Optimism's Flames. Please support at Patreon and check out Mark Fisher's books, The XTC Bumper Book of Fun for...2020-05-031h 07No Shortage of QuestionsMark 8Listen in as Nick and Andy discuss Mark 8.This Week's Edition:- Why "Jesus is wrong," according to Nick.- When is faith strongest? When do we doubt?- In what ways are we unfaithful like the disciples?- Does God call us to deny ourselves?And so much more!The No Shortage of Questions podcast is now available on video! Find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jNT3TRVMM4&feature=share2020-04-2355 minNo Shortage of QuestionsMark 7Listen in as Nick and Andy study Mark 7... it's a weird chapter that we had fun discussing. Today's questions include:- What religious traditions are important? - Why did Jesus call a woman a dog? - Why would Jesus spit on someone?And much more!2020-04-0933 minNo Shortage of QuestionsMark 4Listen in as Nick and Andy discuss Mark 4. Mark 4 includes the parable of the sower and Jesus calming the storm. Today's questions include:- Should scattering seed be the primary focus of the church? - Is Christianity an all or nothing thing?- What storms are currently attacking us?- How does fear play a role in our decision making?And much more! 2020-02-2555 minNo Shortage of QuestionsMark 3Listen in as Nick and Andy discuss Mark 3 and try their best to answer the following questions:What is the purpose of religion?What does it mean to be a disciple?Did Jesus’s family not know that he was the Messiah?Has the world seen the work of Satan and mistaken it for the work of God?What does it mean that Jesus is the son of God?Also, we talk about Bono, Andy gets called out by his local sheriff for suggesting that law enforcement of...2020-02-171h 01No Shortage of QuestionsMark 2Listen in as Nick and Andy discuss Mark 2.Do we have to believe in Jesus for God to forgive us?How important are the laws of the Old Testament to Christians?What does Jesus mean when he calls himself the “Son of Man?”Are we reluctant to admit how much we need God?How does theology change as the culture changes?Andy admits to being a heretic, admits to having watched a movie, and recommends a couple books.And more!2020-02-141h 03
Our Town with host Andy Ockershausen - Homegrown HistoryMark Moseley – NFL Most Valuable Player Placekicker – Washington RedskinsMark Moseley on how he connected with the Murrell family and Five Guys~
"We loaded up in his car, went over to his dad's house, the rest is history. His dad jumped out of his chair about two hours later, grabbed my hand, and said, "Hey, let's make this happen. Let's have fun doing it." I'm still today, 16 years later, working on a handshake. That's how honest these people are. Jerry and Janie, they are some of the best people."
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Andy and Mark Talk Movies and Stuff: Movie Reviews | Hobbies | General Therapy AvoidanceShow 27: Justice League, Murder On The Orient Express and CloyingShow 27: Cloying Cloying Cloying Cloying A bit of running Fence story Andy’s shoulder Existential cartoon Exhaust cleaning equipment testing Charlotte’s nativity George’s Christmas list 2 gushing Dads Lying and...2017-12-2200 minAndy and Mark Talk Movies and Stuff: Movie Reviews | Hobbies | General Therapy AvoidanceShow 23: Dunkirk, Lady Macbeth and Toenails…Show 23: Dunkirk, Lady Macbeth and Toenails… Reflections It’s raining Momomomomento Movie review quality Rick and Morty House names and other moans Andy is a nice bloke Pawn sacrifice Betting...2017-09-1300 minOur Town with host Andy Ockershausen - Homegrown HistoryMark Tuohey – Director Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel"I'm waiting, Andy . . .for the day in a few years not too long when my grandchildren and I will jump on a ferry in Georgetown take it down to the stadium, and before we go into the stadium, on a saturday afternoon game, we're going to change into our bathing suits, dive into the Anacostia, swim and have lunch that's what I'm looking forward to." ~Mark Tuohey
Ernie Baur, Wendy Rieger, Mark Tuohey and Lucille Baur
Mark Tuohey - a name not well known to the average citizen of Our Town, but he is...2016-12-2800 min