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Prepare to plunge into the peculiar as Dan Schreiber, professional fact-hunter, uncovers the wild beliefs, ideas and theories of some of the most remarkable people on planet earth. 

As well as delving into the lives of truly fascinating people, Dan asks his guests a maverick tour of questions known as The Batshit Survey. Do they believe in Ghosts? Déjà vu? Telepathy? Premonitions? Déjà vu? 

Either way, everyone has theories they are transfixed by, or a mystery in their own life that they’re trying to solve. Dan leaves no rock unturned – and he’ll share plenty of his own mind-blowing facts and theories too.

Bonus episodes, ‘The Rough Corner’, hear from YOU – your wild ideas, odd theories and unexplainable experiences.

Let’s create a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Expect new episodes every Thursday. Bonus episodes land on Tuesday. 

For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

We Can Be Weirdos

A holiday with Neuroscientist Harith Akram ends in disaster, a pendent reappears after 15 years of mystery, and why Eric Lampaert's face ends up in the strangest places.

The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.

The Rough Corner: Camping Calamity, Afterlife Orbs and The Impossible Pendant Returns!

Ley Lines from space finally explain why Liverpool is such a hub of word class music, the enduring mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit, and the jaw-dropping story of a death bed visitor who was never seen again. 

Many thanks to Emily for sharing her story. And to Dr Francis Young, historian and folklorist specialising in the history of religion and belief, whose book Twilight of the Godlings is out now. 

The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.

The Rough Corner: Green Children, Interstellar Ley Lines and Betty's Vanishing Visitor

Wanted: three lighthouse keepers and a rude look-alike. Plus, Dan's hoarding reaches new heights with a special delivery from the Editor-in-Chief of the Guinness Book of World Records, and an eerie story of nocturnal ESP.

The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.

The Rough Corner: Angry Doppelgängers, Lighthouse Mysteries, and an Impossible Dinner with Orson Welles

"We had to say no... a 15 year old boy was given a cesarean to do as his birthday present"

Craig Glenday is a writer and editor, he studied Publishing at Napier in Edinburgh and spent the first half of his career developing magazine titles, covering topics as diverse as cookery, gambling and the paranormal. He's been Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records since 2005. Craig has travelled all over the world, adjudicating some of the most iconic records, including the tallest man, shortest woman and longest fingernails. 

Don’t forget you can watch these interviews, fully extended, exclusively on Global Player. Download it from the App Store, or head to globalplayer.com. 

You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

#16 Diary of an Editor-in-Chief: Craig Glenday and the World of Guinness World Records

"It was a moment of madness... I became him"

Shaun Micallef is an Australian comedy legend. He's an award winning writer, comedian and actor, having starred in and written for television, film, radio and books. Shaun’s style of humour is satirical, surrealist, and a blend of his comedic heroes: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Peter Sellers, Monty Python, The Marx Brothers, and Morecambe and Wise. His new book, Tripping Over Myself: A Memoir of a Life in Comedy, is available now. 

You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

#17 The Man Who Became Peter Cook: Shaun Micallef and the Combs of Comedy

Astrophysicist Dr Phil Sutton from the University of Lincoln weighs in on Avi Loeb's mystifying metallic spheres - are they remnants of an alien beacon? Plus, a 200 year old box that must only be opened by 24 bishops, and a challenge set to all Rough Corner listeners.

The Rough Corner needs YOU! Get in touch with your unexplainable experiences, odd theories, related research and your thoughts on the topics covered in the main episodes.

The Rough Corner: Interstellar Balls, Joanna Southcott’s Mystery Box, and Albert Camus’s Stranger Thing

"I fact check my own sexual fantasies!"

Kate Lister is a lecturer at Leeds Trinity University, author of A Curious History of Sex and host of the "intellectually slutty" podcast Betwixt the Sheets. Kate primarily researches the literary history of sex work and curates the online research project, Whores of Yore, an interdisciplinary digital archive for the study of historical sexuality. 

Don’t forget you can watch these interviews, fully extended, exclusively on Global Player. Download it from the App Store, or head to globalplayer.com. 

You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!

#18 Never Fact Check an Orgasm: Kate Lister and Sex Lessons from History

"This show was basically invented so it could lead to this moment"

Brian Blessed is a larger-than-life British actor, adventurer, and storyteller, renowned for his booming voice and exuberant personality. Born on October 9, 1936, in Yorkshire, his career spans decades, with standout roles in Flash Gordon, Blackadder, and I, Claudius. Beyond acting, Blessed is a passionate mountaineer, having attempted Everest multiple times, and an accomplished author. Known for his love of animals and zest for life, he’s a charismatic speaker and national treasure. Blessed’s unforgettable voice has also brought life to audiobooks, animations, and documentaries, making him a beloved figure in entertainment and beyond.

#76 LIVE IN SOHO: Brian Blessed breaks the Batshit List

" And I went to the kitchen, I said out loud, If you're there, I don't want a message, I don't want you to do anything, because it's terrifying me."

Cariad Lloyd is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for her award-winning podcast Griefcast, exploring grief with humor and empathy. A versatile performer, she has appeared on TV shows like QI and Have I Got News for You. Lloyd is celebrated for her warmth, wit, and insightful storytelling.

#77 The Child of Weird: Cariad Lloyd and the 50 hour Improv-Induced Reality Warp

" I didn't believe in ghosts up until about three weeks ago and I saw a cat walk down our steps."

Clowns Without Borders are a non-profit organization that brings laughter, humour, and clowning to communities in crisis around the world. The organization focuses on providing emotional and psychological support to people affected by war, poverty, and natural disasters through clown performances and workshops. Founded in 1993, Clowns Without Borders operates in a variety of settings, including refugee camps, hospitals, and disaster-stricken areas, aiming to offer moments of joy and a sense of hope to those facing difficult circumstances.

Learn more and donate here: https://clownswithoutborders.org.uk/

#78 Clowns without Borders: Samantha Holdsworth, Ping Pong, and the Mystery of the Mundane Psychic

Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian and performance artist known for his wildly inventive, often absurd solo shows that blur the line between stand-up, theatre, and dadaist performance. He won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015 for his show The Golden Age of Steam, and he’s been a regular on the alternative comedy circuit ever since.

More info: https://michaelbrunstrom.co.uk/

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

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