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
Ghost Ships
Join the Wyrdos as they cast off into a world of chilling maritime mystery. This episode explores the most famous ghost ships, from real-life vessels that vanished without a trace to terrifying legends that haunt the high seas. Andy and Cra…
AfterWyrd: T-Rex Golden Showers, the screaming skull & The Ninja Squirrel
Andy and Craig (or are they two Mr. Barlins?) are back with another collection of strange news and oddities that didn't quite make it into the main Wyrd Wessex podcast. From East Yorkshire's Bermuda Triangle to prize-winning weird science, …
Werewolves, Part Two: How to Become a Beast (And How to Get Rid of It)
Join Wyrdo's Craig and Andy for this special episode of Wyrd Wessex as they're joined by special guest and storyteller Eileen to delve into the fascinating and frightening world of werewolves and black dogs. This is the unexpected sequel to…
AfterWyrd: Priceless Books, Holy Water, and Ghost Cats
In a packed episode of AfterWyrd, your favourite Wyrdo's, Andy and Craig, delve into book collecting, religious relics, and the paranormal mysteries making headlines.Key Segments:Book Haul & Tolkien: Craig recounts his trip to a Devizes boo…
Werewolves
Join Wyrdo's Craig and Andy for this special episode of Wyrd Wessex as they're joined by special guest and storyteller Eileen Budd to delve into the fascinating and frightening world of werewolves and black dogs.Highlights include:Scottish …
AfterWyrd: Screaming Goats, a Cold Dish of Revenge, & a Haunted Museum
In a slightly shorter-than-usual but still packed episode of AfterWyrd, your favourite Wyrdo's, Andy and Craig, delve into the weird and wonderful with a focus on a rather talkative goat, a new BBC show, and a miraculous tree.Key Segments:P…
A Walk in the Shadows
This week, the Wyrdos are joined by author, filmmaker, and paranormal researcher Mike Ricksecker for a truly wyrd and wide-ranging conversation. Mike, a self-described "experiencer" from a young age, discusses his unique journey into the pa…
AfterWyrd: The Surgeon, the Spaceman, and the Stoned Hikers
This week, the Wyrdos get stuck into some truly bizarre news stories, from a surgeon's shocking fraud to a raccoon's boozy misadventure.The Sepsis Surgeon: We delved into a truly perplexing Guardian article about a surgeon who froze his own…
Road Trip Finale
In this final installment of our Weird Wessex road trip, Andy and Craig conclude their journey through Cornwall with a fascinating look at a brand-new monument built with ancient techniques.Guest: Will Coleman, the artistic director behind …
AfterWyrd: Dennis the Menace, Flesh-Eating Worms & AI Psychosis
This week on the AfterWyrd podcast, Andy and Craig dive into a fascinating mix of wyrd news, personal anecdotes, and spooky coincidences.Episode Highlights:A "Wyrd" Coincidence: The guys discuss the amazing story of how two different creato…
Summer Road Trip Part 3
This week, the wyrdo's continue their journey in Cornwall with a very special guest: Simon Costin, the director of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic. Simon welcomes the hosts into the museum's archive to discuss the institution's fascinati…
AfterWyrd: Vampires, Witches & Randy Dolphins
Welcome to AfterWyrd, the bonus podcast where the Wyrdo's go off-script.This week on the show, Andy and Craig get into:Geeky Pastimes and Dorset Folklore: Andy's been to a D&D event! He chats about how a conversation with a dungeon master l…
Summer Road Trip Part 2
In this epic episode, Andy and Craig head out on the road and venture into the wild heart of Cornwall. From holy wells to smugglers' inns, they explore a land where ancient myths and local legends are as real as the landscape itself.The Jou…
AfterWyrd — Cosmic Tunnels, Big Cats & Ball Lightning
Hello and welcome to AfterWyrd, the place where we discuss current weird events and little bits that won't fit into the show. Join your Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, as they discuss the strangest news stories from around the UK and beyond.This w…
Summer Road Trip Part 1
This week on Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdos are on the first leg of their summer road trip, exploring some of the West Country's most haunted locations.We cover:Knowlton Rings: We visit a ruined church built on a pagan henge and discuss the legend…
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!
The episode opens with the Wyrdos discovering that Craig has ascended to the spiritual realm, though his singing can still be heard. The hosts also commiserate about the problems of owning a leather chair.Show Notes:All of the News: Andy an…
AfterWyrd: Cult Books, Ghost Photos & Haunted Britain!
It's time for the unedited, uncensored chaos of the AfterWyrd! The Wyrdos are back for a bonus chat that covers everything from haunted smart speakers to a ghost on a free bookstall. Join Andy and Craig as they dive into the bizarre, discus…
Corfe Castle
Join the Wyrdos for a very special, on-location episode recorded after hours at the magnificent Corfe Castle. Andy and Craig brave the evening shadows to delve into the thousand-year-old history of this iconic fortress, from its origins as …
AfterWyrd: Haunted Skulls, Panther Men & Noah's Ark 'Found'!
Welcome to AfterWyrd, the bonus podcast where the Wyrdo's share all the strange, mysterious, and downright odd things that didn't make it into the main show.This week, we're coming to you from a secret, undisclosed location, but that hasn't…
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…