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Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#199 - Weird News: Pork ProductsBoy rat, big cat, and drug chat. Dog walk, tattoo talk, and offensive pork.Spooky face, UFOs in space, and pasta in a strange place.Holy macaroni! - It's Weird News, you know what to expect.--Brittle bone charity donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=43RV2GQSMGTLQ --Links to stories:Woman spots perfect William Shakespeare image in her ceiling light which can't be unseen - mirror.co.ukWhite House: Don't Panic Over...
2023-08-101h 41
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#198 - Alien Abductions: Travis WaltonBob's Alien Abductions trilogy comes to a close with one of the most famous cases of all time.--Other media mentioned:Fire in the Sky (1993)Travis: The True Story of Travis Walton (2015)Alien Abduction: Travis Walton (2022) - from the Shock Docs series (clips of this played on the ep)The Walton Experience, by Travis Walton [book]An Illustrated History of UFOs, by Adam Allsuch Boardman [book]--Outro music this week:Lavender Town Theme, by FalKKonE ...
2023-07-311h 32
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#197 - Vampire Lifestylers (Weird Tales Revisited)Bob and Rick talk about Sanguinarians and Psychic Vampires for Rick's last ever WTATU.--Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:One Step Beyond - Vampires of Today, from DiscoveryMeet the vampires: the kinky Texans who drink blood, from The SunWhat is Renfield's Syndrome? - Dr. Sulata Shenoy, from Doctors' CircleAn Interview With A Real Life Vampire--Other media mentioned:The Red Cellar6 Signs You're Dealing with Energy Vampires, from Psych2...
2023-07-221h 10Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#196 - Satanic Panic!Tiss hosts an episode full of fun examples from the 'Satanic Panic', including Star Wars, Pokemon, and D&D. Stick around at the end - Bob tells a story from his trip to Montenegro.--Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:Star Wars Demons?, from Alpha TalkzSatanism in Pokemon and MTG, from gausta89Full Interview: Preacher Kenneth Copeland Defends Lavish Lifestyle, from Inside EditionIs Dungeon and Dragons Evil? *60 Minutes 1985 special, from BRMinistriesNumber Nine Turn Me On...
2023-07-011h 37Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#195 - Biblical ArtefactsBeef hosts an episode featuring a grab-bag of significant archaeological findings; cursed scrolls, ancient tombs, and holiday resorts, plus we have a good old laugh about Napoleon Bonaparte.--Outro music this week:The Lonely Man, by Joe Harnell--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy.
2023-05-291h 19Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#194 - The Pendle Hill WitchesBob and Rick go for a walk in Lancashire to investigate the story of the Pendle Hill Witches.--Music:Witchcraft, Frank SinatraBurn The Witch, Queens of the Stone AgeMagic Spells, Crystal CastlesWitchy Woman, The EaglesBurn The Witch, RadioheadHocus Pocus, Jamie THunting For Witches, Bloc PartyThe Witches Are Back, The Sanderson SistersWitch's Spell, ACDC--Outro music this week:Fainting Spells, by Crystal...
2023-04-191h 18Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#193 - Alien Abductions: The Hill IncidentThe Alien Abductions series finally continues. On this one we cover the 1960s with The Hill Incident and the Andreasson Abduction, as well as talking about Tissy's favourite UFO doc, Confessions of an Alien Abductee.--Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:The UFO Incident (1975) - full movie available on YouTube here at the time of this episode's releaseBetty Hill Relives Her Worst Nightmare - Discovery PlusBetty Hill talks about her UFO abduction - GBH Archivesand Confessions of an Alien...
2023-03-261h 26Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#192 - Artificial Intelligence.It's been a while, but it's finally time for another discussion episode, this time with a very special guest... Welcome Alan. --Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-271h 36Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#191 - Weird News: Dog DaysDogs, monsters, sheep, mysteries, revels, aliens, near death experiences...It's Weird News, you know what to expect.(Sorry! for all of the scatological talk)--Links to stories:Man who became a dog for £12,480 worries his friends will think he's 'weird'-mirror.co.ukDog-like creature walking on its hind legs outside zoo spooks officials-metro.co.ukThe Great Sheep Mystery: Why Are Dozens of Sheep Walking in a Circle?-explorersweb.comDivine Revel-ation: Chocolate lover d...
2023-02-061h 17
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#190 - The Somerton Man (Weird Tales Revisited)Bob and Rick discuss the mystery of The Somerton Man. Who is he? How did he die? Was he a ballet dancer? All will be revealed (-ish) - case closed.--The Longest Johns on YouTube--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other...
2023-01-1550 minWeird Tales and the Unexplainable#189 - Guff and A.I.We're sorry. We don't really know what this episode is. Hopefully it won't happen again.--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-191h 33Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#188 - Indiana Artefacts: Crystal SkullsIndiana Artefacts, episode four of four!Rick joins us as a special host to help us conclude our Indiana Jones series by talking about the real world history and stories surrounding Crystal Skulls as featured in the third Indiana Jones film; 'The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'. Area 51, Nuclear Fridges, El Dorado, Ray Winstone, and more!--Rick's Links:Ancient Aliens: The Crystal Computer (Season 12), from HISTORY (clip used on episode)How Did Indiana Jones Survive a Nuclear Blast in a Fridge?, from DCODE by DiscoveryThe 13...
2022-11-011h 41Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#187 - Indiana Artefacts: The Holy GrailIndiana Artefacts, episode three of four!Tiss continues our special Indiana Jones series by talking about the real world history and stories surrounding The Holy Grail, as featured in the third Indiana Jones film; 'The Last Crusade'. Bible stories, Nazi quests, and Arthurian legends: this one has it all.--Outro music this week:The Penitent Man Will Pass, by John Williamsalso featured Indiana Jones Main Theme, by John Williams--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - we...
2022-10-181h 38Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#186 - Weird New OrleansTaking a quick break before continuing the Indiana Jones series...This episode features a collection of recordings from Bob and Rebecca's recent trip to New Orleans - cemeteries, ghost stories, and voodoo. During this episode Bob tries a voodoo ritual, eats lots of food, and nearly faints... Enjoy!--Outro music this week:Tuba Skinny - Jubilee Stomp - Royal Street--If you're in New Orleans, we suggest taking a walking tour with Free Tours By Foot - https://freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/...
2022-10-111h 16Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#185 - Indiana Artefacts: The Sankara StonesIndiana Artefacts, episode two of four!Bob continues our special Indiana Jones series by talking about the real world history and stories surrounding the Sankara Stones, as featured in the second Indiana Jones film; 'The Temple of Doom'. These are a little more esoteric as a Macguffin, which leads to a lot more off topic nonsense than usual... sorry, or not.--Outro music this week:Anything Goes, by John Williams and Kate Capshawalso featured Indiana Jones Main Theme, by John Williams--Contact u...
2022-09-021h 18Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#184 - Indiana Artefacts: The Ark of the CovenantIndiana Artefacts, episode one of four!Beef starts out our special Indiana Jones series by talking about the real world history and stories surrounding the Ark of the Covenant, as featured in the first Indiana Jones film; 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.--Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:Overview: Exodus 19-40, from BibleProjectIs This The Smallest Cathedral In The World?, from That's TV Solent(as well as clips from 'Raiders of the Lost Ark')--Outro music...
2022-08-161h 19
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#183 - Denver International Airport (Weird Tales Revisited)Bob and Rick discuss the numerous conspiracies surrounding the Denver International Airport; Aliens, Blucifer, Nazis, secret bunkers, and the New World Order...--Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:Family Guy - Fly on the WallChatty Gargoyle at Denver International Airport--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The...
2022-08-021h 00Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#182 - Alien Abductions: The First AbducteesBob begins a new series based on renowned alien abduction cases. We talk about what may be involved in an alien abduction, as well as the cases of Antonio Vilas-Boas and Elizabeth Klarer. (lots of sex on this one).--Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:The Man Who Says He Was Abducted by Aliens - Oprah Winfrey NetworkAlleged Abductee Shows Physical 'Proof' - ABC NewsLEX18 Investigates UFO Abduction - LEX18--For this series we will be supporting...
2022-06-281h 35Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#181 - Urban LegendsBeef pulls out the mystery board to cover a selection of urban legends. Bob and Tiss choose from WOO WOO, FINGER LICKIN' GOOD, HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPO, THE DEVIL WEARS SHOES?, EMERGENCY, CHECK THE CHILDREN, SPOOKY LAD, and BLACK LADY. --Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) - Official TrailerAlso mentioned:Karl Pilkington talks about a hippo--For this series we will be supporting Bob's sister, Abi, in her journey to run the London Marathon in...
2022-06-141h 25Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#180 - Synchronicity and CoincidenceTiss hosts about synchronicity, coincidence, chaos, luck, the 27 club, lawnmowers, and the original Ozzy Osbourne...--Clips from the following YouTube videos featured on this episode:20 Creepiest Coincidences in History, from BE AMAZEDSpooky Coincidences?, from Vsauce--For this series we will be supporting Bob's sister, Abi, in her journey to run the London Marathon in aid of ABI (Acquired Brain Injury):You can find her fundraising page here:https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/op-london--Outro music...
2022-05-311h 27Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#179 - Stories With The SteinsBob took the portable recorder to Weymouth, in Dorset, while visiting family and gathered some stories from previous guest (and cousin) James Stein, and his wife Hazel for this mini-episode. Holiday ghosts, prison ouija, bananas, and the smell of lavender.--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to di...
2022-05-1733 minWeird Tales and the Unexplainable#178 - Listener Stories 2022The boys are back for a new collection of strange stories from listeners of WTATU.Energies, premonitions, ghosts, UFOs, and Sleep paralysis.Thanks to Mihir, Lauren, and both Austins for sending in the stories featured on this one!--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to di...
2022-05-031h 13
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#176 - The Highgate Vampire (Weird Tales Revisited)Bob and Rick explore the story of the Highgate Vampire and the rivalry between David Farrant and Sean Manchester, and tell some tales of other vampire sightings from the UK. ---Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast...
2022-03-201h 05
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#175 - Weird News: Draw Me Like One Of Your Martian GirlsGhosts, aliens, octopuses, zombies, monsters, Atlantis... It's Weird News, you know what to expect.--Links to stories:SCIENTISTS FAIL TO SPOT ALIENS AFTER SCANNING SKIES FOR SEVEN WHOLE HOURS - futurism.comOctopuses may be aliens from another planet - theweek.co.ukNo, Octopuses Don't Come From Outer Space - livescience.com'Alien' spotted watching Mars rover in certain 'proof of life', expert claims - mirror.co.ukTerrifying tale of 'Hairy Hands...
2022-02-151h 11Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#174 - The Exmoor BeastBob is joined by a very special co-host on this episode; his brother, Danny, (also featuring appearances from other family members, including brother Alfie, and regular guest Rebecca).We spent Christmas in Exmoor and decided it was the perfect opportunity to delve into the mystery of the fearsome 'Exmoor Beast'.Monster, Myth or Missing Moggy?It's a fun, festive, speculating, ale-drinking, countryside-walking mini-episode, so expect a lot of nonsense.Also, dreamcatchers.--Find Danny on Instagram as @dshoyy --For this series we...
2022-01-0431 min
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#173 - Chemtrails (Weird Tales Revisited)Bob and Rick explore the conspiracies surrounding chemtrails - mind control, weather manipulation, chemical warfare... and more.---Explore further through these links:Prince talks Chemtrails“Chemtrails” Not Real, Say Leading Atmospheric Science ExpertsOne Deception To Rule Them AllUtopiaDreamer by PrinceChemtrails by Beck---Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https...
2021-12-2856 minWeird Tales and the Unexplainable#172 - Christmas SpiritsBob hosts a Christmas special with the top 5 Christmas ghosts, some presents, and the return of Coin in the Pudding, about traditional Christmas gifts around the world.--Festive outro music this week by friend of the show Sean Edwards, find more of his music on his Soundcloud page here:Sean Edwards Soundcloud--For this series we will be supporting the following charities:YoungMinds& TransActive Gender Project (via DuckStream)--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the...
2021-12-141h 41Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#171 - Stonehenge Beef walks us through the theories regarding the creation and purpose of Stonehenge, and we do bad Austin Powers impressions.--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-301h 33Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#170 - Listener Stories 2021Back by popular demand: a new collection of strange stories from listeners of WTATU.Sleep paralysis, ghosts, haunted houses, ouija boards, out of body experiences, castles, meditation, big cats, creepy kids, and fairies.Thanks to Jo, Forrest, Jardin, Samantha and Mihir for sending in the stories featured on this one!--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The...
2021-11-161h 35Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#169 - Conspiracy EncyclopediaPick a number between 16 and 303.Tiss digs out his 'Conspiracy Encyclopedia' for a grab bag of topics including...Disinformation, Language Control, The BBC, Saville, Propaganda, Edward Snowdon, The John Birch Society, Freemasons, Knights of the Gold Circle, and the return of Fakespeare. We also have another instalment of Tiss' Bible Stories about the story of Moses.--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at htt...
2021-11-021h 25
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#168 - Derek Acorah (Weird Tales Revisited)Bob and Rick talk about the late Derek Acorah (+ Sam), his time on the popular television series 'Most Haunted', and psychic mediums in general.Lots of fun clips on this ep, which I recommend watching on YouTube for yourself (links below)Clips from the following YouTube videos used on this episode:Derek communicates with Godfrey Parks"CONFRONTATION" - Derek has a violent possession"Mary loves dick"Derek's scariest Most Haunted experience (from 2018)Derek communicates with 'Kreed Kafer'Derek misidentifies...
2021-10-0553 minWeird Tales and the Unexplainable#167 - Who We Will BeThe 'Season of Scepticism' draws to a close!For part 4, we looks to the future. Who do we want to be moving forward, and how do we want the podcast to continue...No guest for this one.Thanks to Constant Waves for outro music on this one, with the track 'Dr. Rumack', find them on Bandcamp here - https://constantwaves.bandcamp.com/--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.co...
2021-09-281h 22Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#166 - Who We AreThe 'Season of Scepticism' continues!For part 3, we're joined by Zahraa, a specialist in the mental health field, to look at who we are now, and why we may feel like our relationship towards scepticism has changed, even if it might not have. Also, Religion, Family, Social Media, and Easy Peelers.--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of...
2021-09-141h 43Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#165 - Who We WereThe 'Season of Scepticism' continues!For part 2, we're joined by Emma Apps to delve into our past and explore who we were when we first launched the podcast, and see how our relationship to scepticism has changed (or not) over the years.(also, Bob is ill, Beef is on holiday, and Tiss is naked)--Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy
2021-08-311h 41
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreRevelations (Finale)It's the final episode! We talk about the four and one more things we've noticed or realised during this re-watch of the classic years of The Simpsons, as well as a re-cap and run down of our fave episodes from each season, cool Simpsons merch, and the future of The Simpsons.--Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit ht...
2021-08-231h 28Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#164 - ScepticismThe 'Season of Scepticism' is here! We're joined by Rick Dove to kick it off with a discussion episode on scepticism in general. -- Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...
2021-08-171h 55
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreThe Simpsons MovieBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) things about The Simpsons Movie. -- Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.com and find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena, or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more -Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network- Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-08-161h 30
Five Minute Folklore#34 - Finale.This is the end. Thanks for listening! Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.com www.fiveminutefolklore.com Buy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/ Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy -Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network- Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-0540 min
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#163 - Weird ScotlandBob and Bekah take you along on their Scotland road trip to Loch Ness, among other places.Contact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-0357 min
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason ElevenBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the eleventh season of The Simpsons, as well as some of the notorious and controversial episodes from this season. Is this where it all changed?We also talk about toilet humour, desserts, pasta fazool and dingamagoo. Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.com and find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena, or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more -Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network- Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to...
2021-08-021h 56
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreFuturamaGood news everyone!Bob, Emma and special guest Tiss talk about their top 4 (and one more) Futurama episodes!The other Matt Groening show that started around this time chronologically in our Simpsons re-watch, that many of the regular Simpson's writers moved over to write for. It's one of Bob's favourite shows of all time, so we have a lot to say.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part o...
2021-07-192h 13
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason TenBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the tenth season of The Simpsons.We also talk about New Years Eve parties, wet bread, and answer the hot-button question of "Richard or Lewis?".Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/pri...
2021-07-061h 36
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#162 - PoltergeistsBob hosts an episode all about the basics of poltergeists, from the 1st century right up into the 2000s.We talk about possible explanations, a few famous cases, and question our own scepticism.+ ball lightning.Clips from the following YouTube video used on this episode:Strange But True - The Enfield PoltergeistContact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bob...
2021-06-291h 32
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#161 - Simulation Theory (Weird Tales Revisited)We are code.Bob and Rick revisit the popular topic of Simulation Theory, as mentioned numerous times of previous WTATU episodes, and how it relates to Deja Vu and The Mandela Effect, how it has been portrayed in film, including the 2021 documentary 'A Glitch in the Matrix', and the dangerous paths it can lead to in reference to The Matrix Defence. They also rant about Elon Musk, and talk narcissism, solipsism, and Philip K. Dick.Rick recommends the films - The Matrix, The Thirteenth Floor, Dark City, Vanilla Sky, Edge of Tomorrow (/Live Die Repeat...
2021-06-221h 04
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreTreehouse of HorrorBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) segments from The Simpsons annual 'Treehouse of Horror' Halloween Specials. (Seasons 1 -10)Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-211h 43
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason NineBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the ninth season of The Simpsons.We also talk about cults, taxes, guns, scratch cards, small bladders, and making out in the cinema + Horny Marge and the horniest episode of The Simpsons.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you...
2021-06-071h 46
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#160 - Fearsome LeadersOn this episode, Beef tells us about a right bunch of mad bastards from Judea, France, England, Central Asia, Russia and the Roman Empire.Clips from the following YouTube videos used on this episode:Mad King of Britain: King George III - Private Lives of Monarchs from Smithsonian ChannelThe Mad King: King Charles VI of France from History UncoveredHow Terrible was Ivan the Terrible? from History MattersContact us at - wtatupod@gmail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy...
2021-06-011h 27
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreWTATU: "The Simpsons Predicted It!"Taking the place of our regular episodes this time is a re-post of an old Simpsons-relevant episode of Bob's other podcast "Weird Tales and the Unexplainable".Bob, Beef and Tiss talk about the phenomena of prophetic Simpsons predictions.Regular Four and One More episodes back in 2 weeks.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to dis...
2021-05-241h 30
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#159 - Weird News: The Sorting HatIt's the Summer 2021 instalment of Weird News!Ghosts, Bible Stories, Evolution, Hitler and more... plus we spend the opening 15 minutes talking about tea.Links of interest:Terrifying moment ‘ghost’ caught on camera ‘watching urban explorers’ at abandoned ‘care home from hell’Mystery as ‘child ghost’ caught on video after cops respond to reports of ‘seven-year-old girl running alone’Terrified grandmother captures image of 'horned demon' standing over her toddler granddaughter's bedSpooky child-like figure photographed by headmaster sends chills down spinesTerrified man flees home in terror after capt...
2021-05-181h 15
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreDislikesBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) things that they DON'T LIKE about The Simpsons, and try not to be too negative about their favourite show along the way.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-05-101h 36
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#158 - HoaxesTiss goes through 9 of his favourite hoaxes - clones, giants, fairies, aliens and more!Clips from the following YouTube videos used on this episode:The Prophet and the Space Aliens | The Short ListJames Randi and the Cottingley FairiesThe Cardiff Giant (Odd History)'Balloon Boy's' family discusses life 10 years after incident | NightlineContact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://ww...
2021-05-041h 26
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason EightBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the eighth season of The Simpsons.Things get a little blue, as we also talk about Dignity, Pornography, Sex, Virginity, Gay Culture and Shippers.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for...
2021-04-262h 05
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreHomer's JobsBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) jobs that Homer has had (Seasons 1 - 10),as well as songwriting, ignorance being bliss, career advice, dream jobs, podcasting, and youth vs the crisis of turning 30.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for...
2021-04-121h 13
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#157 - Crop Circles (Weird Tales Revisited)Bob and Rick revisit the often requested topics of Crop Circles, and are disappointed to find that there really isn't much about them that they would classify as unexplainable.Clips from the following YouTube videos used on this episode:Doug and Dave - South Today 1991Danny Dyer I BELIEVE on crop circlesWas it aliens? SFU professor weighs in on crop circlesContact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://b...
2021-03-3056 min
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason SevenBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the seventh season of The Simpsons, in the longest episode so far (and probably ever)We also talk about Eggnog, The Muppets, Maths, Myst, Tron, Twin Peaks, Smashing Pumpkins, and Breakfast (specifically Toast).Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may...
2021-03-292h 18
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#156 - GiantsBeef attempts to host an episode about the history of giant myths, and potential evidences of their real existence, while Tiss and Bob are suffering from different states of exhaustion:Tiss sleepy, Bob loopy.Goliath, Cyclops, The BFG, and more...A rude, crude, and silly episode - enjoy!Clips from the following YouTube videos used on this episode:True Monsters: The Skull of a CyclopsTrue Monsters: David and GoliathSearch for the Lost Giants: Where Are the Bones?I-Team: World famous...
2021-03-161h 47
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreGuest Stars (as Characters)Bob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) Guest Stars playing characters from The Simpsons (Seasons 1 - 10),as well as baby brain, Artex ceilings, The X-Files, spiritual drug trips, and 'Defending Your Life'.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for pri...
2021-03-151h 40
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#155 - The Alaska TriangleBob takes the boys on a trip to Weird Alaska to tackle the mystery of the extreme number of disappearances in the Alaska Triangle.Aliens? Monsters? Vortexes? or just bad weather?Clips from the following YouTube videos used on this episode:The Japan Airlines Incident JAL1628Otterman Evidence - Alaska MonstersOtterman Night Hunt - Alaska MonstersMissing in Alaska: Did a Vortex Swallow a Plane?Some web pages referenced:https://ufo.fandom.com/wiki/Mount_Hayeshttps://www...
2021-03-021h 30
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason SixBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the sixth season of The Simpsons.An almost flawless season, and our longest episode so far.We also talk about English muffins, summer holidays, St. Swithins, and school rivalries.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy.
2021-03-012h 06
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#154 - Zodiac, part 2: The SuspectsTiss hosts the 2nd part of our Zodiac killer 2-parter.Who was Zody? Rubs Dad, Rick Marshall, Arthur Leigh Allan, Richard Gaikowski, or someone else altogether?Listen to us attempt to crack the case...Clips from the following YouTube videos:Zodiac Real Voice On Jim DunbarFBI Confirms Zodiac Killer Cypher Has Been Cracked, by The Infographics ShowWhy This Man Believes His Father Is The Zodiac Killer, by AccessZodiac Killer Suspects - Rick Marshall Interview, by ZodiacKillerCaseHis Name Was Arthur...
2021-02-161h 44
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreGuest Stars (as Themselves)Bob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) Guest Stars playing themselves from The Simpsons (Seasons 1 - 10).Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-02-151h 25
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#153 - Zodiac, part 1: The VictimsA topic so juicy we had to split it into 2 parts. Tiss hosts an episode all about the victims of the Zodiac killer. Next episode - The suspects.Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2021-02-021h 31
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason FiveBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the fifth season of The Simpsons.It's our favourite season so far, our longest episode so far, and it's even worse than the album Grandpa released.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com...
2021-02-011h 59
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSongsBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) original songs from The Simpsons.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-01-181h 26
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason FourBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the fourth season of The Simpsons.We're really stepping into the golden era of the Simpsons now, with classic episodes and classic lines.That's right, we did the iggy.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy.
2021-01-041h 50
Known For: A Filmography PodcastChadwick BosemanFor the final episode of Known For (for now?)...We take a look at the entire filmography of the late Chadwick Boseman.What is he known for? What should he be known for? and what were our faves?Contact at knownforpod@gmail.comBuy bonus Four and One More eps at: https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support at: https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy.
2021-01-011h 24
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#152 - Responses From HellWe had such interesting responses from listeners for our recent episodes about spirituality, especially 'Hell', that we decided to put together a companion episode to discuss them to end this run. That's it for now, back in Feb.Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may...
2020-12-2949 min
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#151 - Weird News: Saved By The Whale's TailWhat better way to end the worst year, than with the best (worst) WTATU format. Everyone's favourite is back - Weird News! Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-221h 10
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreFilm ParodiesBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) film parodies from The Simpsons.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-211h 25
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#150 - Episode One Hundred and FiftyTwo and a half games, some Q&A (not enough, we're sorry) and a lot of nonsense. It's WTATU150!Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-151h 41
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#149 - The Soul.Due to the popularity of our recent discussion episode on 'The Ego', and our digressions on the 'Hell' episode, we've decided to follow up with another discussion episode, this time on 'The Soul'. We're joined by Rick Dove (from Weird Tales Revisited, and Five Minute Folklore), to round our our tangent-filled 'spirituality trilogy'. Finally Bob has another atheist in his corner.Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy...
2020-12-081h 43
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason ThreeBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the third season of The Simpsons. By this point Homer is getting a little stupider, we are getting the chance to explore some side-characters with their own spotlight episodes, and the show as a whole is going from strength to strength. Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy...
2020-12-071h 37
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#148 - Tissington Family TalesIn this special episodes Tiss interviews his mum about her experiences with ghosts, seances and psychic mediums, and his dad about his own spooky encounters.Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-0150 min
Known For: A Filmography PodcastDisney Animated Classics (Four and One More)Bob and Rebecca talk about their favourite Disney Animated Classics.Contact at knownforpod@gmail.comBuy more Four and One More eps at: https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Ending music 'Goodbye So Soon', from Basil The Great Mouse DetectiveSupport at: https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy.
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2020-11-291h 01
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSide CharactersBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) side characters from The Simpsons.The only rules: no Homer, Marge, Bart or Lisa, and they must have had at least five appearances.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network-Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to discover other podcasts you may enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
2020-11-231h 38
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason TwoBob and Emma talk about their top 4 (and one more) episodes from the second season of The Simpsons, where the writers really started nailing down the personalities of the Simpsons family, and although this season is not held in as high esteem as the ones that would follow, we have a lot of love for it and have a lot to say about these classic episodes.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena,or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more...
2020-11-091h 55
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreBob (and Friends)'s All Time FavesA flashback ep recorded in early 2020. The secret origins of this podcast - Bob, Bekah, Beef and Tiss talk about their all time top 4 (and one more) episodes from The Simpsons Seasons 1-10, as crossover podcast between 'Weird Tales and the Unexplainable' and 'Known For: A Filmography Podcast'.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena, or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-11-021h 42
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#147 - Halloween Barnstormer 2020We trade the campfire for an old barn this year, and gather around the grain, with the sounds of rats and rain.Tiss brings some Weird News, Beef invokes memories of The X-Files, and Bob shares personal medical encounters as well as recounting his visits to a haunted dairy farm.We're also joined by Bekah, Hayley and Brad who tell stories of pubs, cinemas and kidnapping, and lead us into discussions of urban exploration.Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus...
2020-10-301h 05
Known For: A Filmography PodcastBrad PittWe take a look at the filmography of Brad Pitt.What is he known for? What should he be known for? and what were our faves?Coming up next - Chadwick Boseman - let us know your favourites, ones you recommend we watch, and hidden gems.Contact at knownforpod@gmail.comBuy bonus Four and One More eps at: https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support at: https://www.patreon.com/bobshoy-Part of The Bob Shoy Podcast Network- Visit http://www.bobshoy.com to...
2020-10-292h 14
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#146 - Black Eyed Kids (Weird Tales Revisited)Originally mentioned briefly way back on WTATU#1 -Bob and Rick dig deep to find any credible information regarding those Black Eyed Children.Is reporter Brian Bethel the first to experience (or invent) this phenomena, or does it go back to the 1980s in Cannock Chase, England?We tell a few stories and read from the reputable(?) publication, The Daily Star.Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the website at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.comBuy bonus episodes at https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Support editing time at https://www.pa...
2020-10-2746 min
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreEmma's All Time FavesBob and Emma talk about Emma's all time top 4 (and one more) episodes from The Simpsons Seasons 1-10, in their first ever recorded conversation, which also happens to be Emma's secret interview for podcast co-host.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena, or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-10-261h 30
The Simpsons: Four and One MoreSeason OneBob and Emma talk about our top 4 (and one more) episodes from the overlooked, uneven, and often-skipped first season of The Simpsons.Contact at fourandonemorepod@gmail.com or fourandonemore.comand find us on Twitter at @bobshoy and @emmaroena, or on Instagram at @four_and_one_more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-10-161h 25
Five Minute Folklore#33 - Adze: Vampires of AfricaFolklore from West Africa, specifically the areas of Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin, that originate from the Ewe, Akan, Ashanti and Dahomey people.The story on this episode tells of the Adze, a creature with the ability to travel as a firefly to sneak into houses and drink the blood of children. Aside from the Adze, two other African vampires are also covered; the Asanbosam, and the Obayifo, otherwise known as the Asiman.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2020-08-1317 min
Five Minute Folklore#32 - Strigoi: Vampires of EuropeFolklore from Eastern Europe, specifically Romania and Croatia.The first of two episodes dedicated to vampire folklores. This episode looks at Strigoi, the inspiration for the most famous vampire of all; 'Dracula', from the novel by Bram Stoker. There is a retelling of the opening chapters of 'Dracula' on this episode, as well as the real-life Croatian story of 'Jure Grando'; the first man in historical record to be described as a vampire.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2020-06-1232 min
Known For: A Filmography PodcastWesterns (Four and One More)Bob and Rebecca talk about their favourite Westerns.Contact at knownforpod@gmail.comBuy more Four and One More eps at: https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Ending music 'Main Title (From “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly")', by Ennio Morricone
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2020-06-1100 min
Five Minute Folklore#31 - Curupira & Boto EncantosFolklore from Brazil.The Protector of the Amazon Forest; Curupira, and Transforming Party-loving Dolphins from the Amazon River; Boto Encantos.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0118 min
Known For: A Filmography PodcastStudio Ghibli (Four and One More)Bob and Rebecca talk about their favourite Studio Ghibli films.Contact at knownforpod@gmail.comBuy more Four and One More eps at: https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com/Ending music 'The Name of Life' from Spirited Away.
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2020-03-1500 min
Known For: A Filmography Podcast2019 Films (Four and One More)Bob and Rebecca talk about their favourite films from 2019.Contact at knownforpod@gmail.comBuy more Four and One More eps at: https://bobshoy.bandcamp.com
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2020-01-1200 min
Five Minute Folklore#30 - Sedna & QivittoqFolklore from Greenland. The Goddess of the Sea; Sedna, and the exiled wandering spirit; Qivittoq.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-1219 min
Five Minute Folklore#29 - NyamiNyamiThe episode is all about the snake spirit river God; NyamiNyami, who lives within the waters of the Zambezi river, that runs between the African countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The story on this one is a retelling of actual events that occurred around the construction of the Kariba Dam in the 1950s.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-0813 min
Five Minute Folklore#28 - La BefanaThis festive episode of Five Minute Folklore takes a look at La Befana - the Christmas witch of Italy, who visits children to delivery gifts of the eve of Epiphany. There are many similarities between her and the more modern Santa Claus, although she is much more closely tied to the traditional Christian Christmas story.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-2015 min
Five Minute Folklore#27 - Fatma Al Samha & Fatoom: Daughter of BeggarsThis episode features two stories; both longer than usual, from two different African countries - Sudan and Libya. The Sudanese story of Fatma Al Samha, or Fatma The Beautiful if one of the most well known folklores in the ahaji style, and the story of Fatoom is a very strange Libyan tale that I have barely any information on. Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-0624 min
Five Minute Folklore#26 - VilaSlavic folklore originating in Serbia, but told over many European countries, Vila are nature spirits that are also fearsome warriors, and mesmerising dancers. Otherwise known as Wilis, they are also the inspiration for the ballet Giselle, and the Veela from the Harry Potter series.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2229 min
Five Minute Folklore#25 - Pasancana & El FamiliarThis episode covers two different folklores from Argentina - The Legend of the Cactus; Pasancana, and The Devil's fearsome debt collector; El Familiar. Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-0818 min
Five Minute Folklore#24 - BansheeCeltic folklore. On this Halloween episode, I decided to look at the most famous ghost of them all - The Banshee, an omen of death which originates in Irish folklore. This episode looks at the possible origins of the myth, similar figures from other folklores, and tells a few stories, one about a young girl named Alice, and the other about a young girl named Maeveen.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2529 min
Five Minute Folklore#23 - GrootslangFolklore from South Africa. Mistakenly created at the dawn of time by the Gods, the Grootslang is a cryptid that now lurks the rivers and caves of South Africa, eating elephants, and hoarding diamonds. Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-3016 min
Five Minute Folklore#22 - Suur TõllFolklore from Estonia - The legend of Suur Tõll, otherwise known as Toell the Great, or Tyll the Giant, who defends his island of Saaremaa, alongside his wife Piret, against the attacking hordes, the evil Warlord, and his rival, Vanatuhi, The Old Vile One. Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-1615 min
Five Minute Folklore#21 - Aldar KoseThis episode looks at the legendary trickster from the folklore of Kazakhstan - Aldar Kose. He is a hero of the lower classes who always comes out on top, by outwitting the wealthy.Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-07-1916 min
Five Minute Folklore#20 - El SombrerónThis episode is all about the guitar-playing, hair-braiding, sombrero-wearing, El Sombrerón, from Guatemalan folklore. His music can mesmerise young girls, as he attempts to woo them, and possibly steal their souls...Contact at fiveminutefolklore@gmail.comwww.fiveminutefolklore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-2817 min
Weird Tales and the Unexplainable#66 - Weird WeymouthBob Shoy & James Stein take a walking tour through some of Weymouth's most haunted locations, with mixed results. Ghosts, tunnels, & karaoke. No Beef and Tiss, back to normal next week. Contact us at - unexplainableuk@mail.com and visit the companion blog at - weirdtalesandtheunexplainable.blogspot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-01-0355 min