Wyrd Wessex
Dive into the weird, spooky and supernatural with Wyrd Wessex, a podcast hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens. These self-proclaimed "wyrdo's" delve into the mysteries, myths, and legends of the world, focusing on the UK, but sometimes straying further afield. Expect to hear chilling ghost stories, explorations of unexplained phenomena, and even dabbles into true crime. Whether you're fascinated by hauntings, folklore, Ufology or cryptids, Wyrd Wessex has something for you. So, if you're ready to unravel the hidden weirdness of the world, "Stay Wyrd" and tune in! www.wyrdwessex.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Episodes
Afterwyrd: The Unicorn Skull Heist, Radioactive Wasps & The Warminster UFO
Hello and welcome to Afterwyrd, where we cram in all the wyrdness that doesn't fit into our regular episodes. This week, we're diving into a trio of wild stories that cover everything from ancient myths to modern-day mysteries.In this episo…
Aliens, Cryptids & Bizarre Humanoids!
This week on Wyrd Wessex, we're diving into four incredible encounters with bizarre humanoid beings from all over the UK. Andy and Craig discuss the tales, weigh the evidence, and pick their favorites.The Gateshead Grey (1940): The wild sto…
Does a "Golden Age" mean a return to religious oppression?
In a recent speech to Parliament, a Member of Parliament has sparked controversy with powerful rhetoric that paints a dangerous and misleading picture of Britain's present and future. This video breaks down the key claims made in his speech…
AfterWyrd: Soul Farms, Lost Cities & 757 UAPs!
Hello and welcome to AfterWyrd!Andy and Craig are back from their road trip and ready to dive into a whole new level of strange. This week, the guys are tackling some of the biggest questions of all: what happens when we die, are there lost…
The Missing Poetics of Footprints with Alex Stevenson
Today, the Wyrdos are joined by Alex Stevenson to discuss his dissertation, The missing poetics of footprints in mid 20th century American cryptozoological writing.We cover some fascinating topics, including:The Poetics of the Trace: We div…
AfterWyrd: Slender Man, Alien Probes & The Pentagon's Ghostbusters
Hello and welcome to AfterWyrd, the show where Andy and Craig cram all the weirdness they can't fit into the regular show.In this episode:The Slender Man Case: An update on the conditional release of Morgan, one of the two teens involved in…
Am Fear Liath Mòr: The Big Grey Man of Ben Macdhui!
Hello and welcome to the show! In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, Craig and Andy dive into the enduring mystery of the Am Fear Liath Mòr, or the Big Grey Man, a legendary entity said to haunt Ben Macdui, Scotland's second-highest mountain.Chil…
AfterWyrd: Ozzy's Legacy, Loft Phroggers & Fake Sperm Races!
Hello and welcome to AfterWyrd, where hosts Andy and Craig dive into a mix of strange, mysterious, and bizarre topics they couldn't fit into a regular episode.The Legacy of Ozzy OsbourneThe hosts begin with a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, discu…
Demonic Hauntings, Psychic Sasquatch, and UFOs with Maxim Furek
This week, we're joined by author and paranormal researcher Maxim Furek for an incredible conversation that dives into demonic hauntings, interdimensional travel, and the strange world of cryptids.A Demonic Battle: Maxim shares the chilling…
AfterWyrd: Russia's Doomsday Radio, Cursed Football & AI's Dark Turn!
Welcome back to Afterwyrd, where we dive into all the strange stuff that doesn't quite fit anywhere else! In this episode, Andy and Craig are rambling through some seriously wyrd news: What's up with Russia's creepy, cryptic Cold War-era ra…
AfterWyrd: Cult Books, Ghost Photos & Haunted Britain!
Welcome back to AfterWyrd, where Craig and Andy squeeze in all the bizarre, mysterious, and downright odd tales that don't quite fit into the main show! Join them as they delve into Andy's haul of weird books from a free bookstore, includin…
Corfe Castle: Blood, Betrayal & The White Lady
Join Andy and Craig on Wyrd Wessex as they unlock the chilling secrets of Corfe Castle after dark, given exclusive after-hours access that brings a thousand years of bloody history to life. Go beyond the usual visitor experience, led in par…
AfterWyrd: Haunted Skulls, Panther Men & Noah's Ark 'Found'!
Welcome back to AfterWyrd, where Craig and Andy squeeze in all the bizarre, mysterious, and downright odd tales that don't quite fit into the main show! This week, the guys broadcast from a secret undisclosed location. Join them as they del…
The Cecil Hotel & The Elisa Lam Mystery
This week, the Wyrdo's are leaving the familiar landscapes of Wessex to delve into a place that feels like it exists on the very edge of reality: the infamous Cecil Hotel. They explore its dark history and the chilling, tragic story of Elis…
AfterWyrd: Stone Soldiers, Ghost Ships & Ozzy's DNA!
Welcome to AfterWyrd, where your hosts, the Wyrdo's, tackle the strange and unsettling from the week’s news. This episode is packed with personal anecdotes, chilling updates, and stories that prove that reality is stranger than fiction.In t…
The Unexplained Triangles: Bermuda & The Sea of the Devil
This week, the Wyrdo's are sailing into one of the world's most enduring and debated mysteries: the Bermuda Triangle. While often debunked, the true stories behind the vanishing ships and planes are genuinely baffling. This is part one of o…
Afterwyrd: Ghost Islands, Moon Soldiers & The Bennington Mystery!
In this celebratory episode, Andy and Craig mark a major milestone and bring you the weird news from around the globe. From a haunted Italian island to a mysterious missing-persons triangle, no bizarre stone is left unturned.In this episode…
Harvest: A Welsh Abduction Story
In this episode, Andy and Craig explore one of the most disturbing and obscure alien abduction stories you'll ever hear. Taking place in the enigmatic Welsh Triangle, this story comes from the book Harvest by G.L. Davis, an author who retir…
Ashmore Filly Loo and the Horn Dance
In this solo episode, host Craig takes us on a journey to the ancient village of Ashmore in Dorset to investigate the Philly Loo, a unique Midsummer celebration. From the sun-worshipping traditions of the Neolithic to the strange folklore o…
West Kennet Long Barrow
In this episode, the Wyrdo's take to the dark and drippy chambers of the West Kennet Long Barrow, a Neolithic tomb that has stood on the Wiltshire Downs for over five and a half millennia. We delve into its archaeological secrets and its fa…
Afterwyrd: Annabelle's Tour of Terror, Holy Grail Secrets & Greenland UFOs!
Welcome to AfterWyrd, the bonus podcast where we chat about all the other weird stuff that doesn't make it to the main show. This week, we've got a brand-spanking-new intro and a whole host of peculiar news stories to discuss.The 100 Men vs…
The Premonitions Bureau
In this episode, the Wyrdo's investigate the chilling true story of the Premonitions Bureau, a real-life experiment set up to prove if people can truly foretell disaster. We delve into the controversial mind of its founder, British psychiat…
AfterWyrd - Brain Drugs, Ghosts & Tapestry Penises!
Hello and welcome to AfterWyrd, the bonus show where your favourite Wyrdo's, Andy and Craig, take on the weird news and odd goings-on that couldn't quite fit into the main episode.In this episode:Brain Drugs & the Slenderman Stabbing: Craig…
The Mothman
In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdos explore the enigmatic world of the Mothman, an American cryptid whose story is deeply entwined with strange occurrences and disaster. The Wyrdos delve into the creature's origins in Point Pleasant,…
AfterWyrd: Weird Laws, Steroid Olympics, and Screaming Seagulls!
Welcome to AfterWyrd, the bonus podcast where Wyrdo's Craig and Andy get into all things weird, wonderful, and beyond the main show.This week, we're taking a lighter note to recover from our last episode by diving into some truly bizarre to…
The Slenderman: From Internet Creepypasta to Real-Life Horror Story
WARNING: This episode contains very disturbing and violent material. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, we delve into a profoundly dark and complex story that has been on our minds for a long time. This is the Slender Man stabb…
AfterWyrd: Monster Hunts, Crop Circles & Human Glow!
Hello and welcome to AfterWyrd, where we cram in all the wyrdness that doesn't fit into our regular episodes. This week, we're diving into a trio of stories that cover everything from time-traveling tales to celestial oddities and eerie sci…
The Montauk Project
What's the truth behind Netflix's Stranger Things? In this epic episode, Craig and Andy get to the bottom of the sinister conspiracy theory that inspired the show: the Montauk Project. They venture into a world of alleged secret government …
The Soap-Making Serial Killer of Correggio
Content Warning: This episode contains graphic and disturbing descriptions of a violent nature. Listener discretion is advised.Craig and Andy delve into a historical true crime case from Italy that rivals the most gruesome horror stories. T…
Afterwyrd: Phrogging, Man Vs gorilla & force fails!
What starts as a creepy news story about a man hiding under a child's bed in Kansas quickly jumps to a new, terrifying level. Craig and Andy dive into the sinister world of phrogging—the act of living in someone's home without their knowled…
The Welsh Vampire
Andy and Craig head to Wales, but thankfully not for another alien encounter. This time, they’re exploring the chilling true story of The Welsh Vampire, Matthew Hardman, a teenager who committed a horrific murder fueled by a dark obsession …
The Ghosts & Legends of Devizes
Join the Wyrdo's as they take a deep dive into the history and folklore of Devizes, the Wiltshire market town Craig has lived in all his life. This episode is a journey through a town built on history and secrets, from its Norman roots to i…
Beltane at Butser 2025
Join the Wyrdo's as they celebrate Beltane at Butser Ancient Farm, delving into the festival's deep-rooted traditions and the powerful energy of the season. In this special episode, Craig and Andy interview a fascinating lineup of guests, e…
Sometimes A Wild God with guest Tom Hirons
Go to a church and look up. There, nestled within the stonework, you might find a silent mystery staring back at you: the Green Man. In this episode, we're joined by poet and storyteller Tom Hirons to unravel the ancient and modern meaning …
Friday the 13th: Superstition, History, and Horror
It’s a date that sends a shiver down the spine of millions, but where does the superstition around Friday the 13th actually come from? Join us as we explore the ill-omened history of this date, from ancient mythology to modern pop culture.I…
Afterwyrd: Maids, Worms & Scams
After a long journey into the world of dragons and UFOs, join Craig and Andy on our bonus podcast, AfterWyrd. We’re going a little deeper down the rabbit hole to discuss a new local legend and a real-life mystery that turned out to be less …
Of Wyrms, Wyverns & Dragons
Happy St. George's Day! Join us as we look at the history of dragons in Britain, from portents of doom and dreaded foes to symbols of power and even friendly guardians. We'll leave St. George for another time and delve into the wyrms and wy…
AfterWyrd: Bibles, Blasphemy, & Bum Holes!
Welcome back to AfterWyrd, the bonus podcast where we dive into the weird stories and conversations that don't make it into the main show. This week, we're talking about everything from cursed objects to podcast ethics.In this episode, we d…
The Greenbrier Ghost: Did a Ghost Convict a Killer?
This week on Wyrd Wessex, we're heading to West Virginia for a truly unbelievable true crime story. Join your hosts, Andy and Craig, as they delve into the case of the Greenbrier Ghost—an unlikely tale where the testimony of a murder victim…
AfterWyrd: Reincarnation, Skin & Werewolves
Join us on our bonus podcast, AfterWyrd, as we dive into a chilling tale of reincarnation and a follow-up on the horrors of the past. Craig and Andy are taking you down a rabbit hole of bizarre stories, from a modern-day murder mystery with…