"Things that you understand, you can move on from quite easily. Things that you can't... stick in your craw" John Higgs is a writer who specialises in finding previously unsuspected narratives, hidden in obscure corners of our history and culture, which can change the way we see the world. In the words of MOJO magazine, “Reading John Higgs is like being shot with a diamond. Suddenly everything becomes terrifyingly clear”.  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!

#12 Adventures in Counterculture: John Higgs and The Band Who Burned a Million Pounds

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.

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Places & Travel

"The tooth fairy took my cock ring" In his words, "Rob Auton started saying things aloud to groups of people without wanting them to respond verbally. Some call this 'stand up comedy', some call it 'stand up poetry'. Whatever it is, I started doing it and have continued to do it ever since." Rob Auton is a unique voice in the world of comedy. With his distinctive style and thought-provoking material, Rob has captivated audiences with his whimsical yet profound observations on life, existence, and the human experience.  Head to robauton.co.uk for the latest info on his tour, which visits London tomorrow (June 1st) at the Bloomsbury Theatre. And check out The Rob Auton Daily Podcast, wherever you usually get your pods.  ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Head here for more info and tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

#54 Strongly Believing in Incredible Things: Rob Auton and the Child Called Poet

Dan and Al chat the OG vampire, a diminishing supply of ghosts in the UK and universe lasagne. It's also time for your contributions - don't forget to head to the Discord to tell us yours for future eps! Just go to @schreiberland on Instagram to find the link.  ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Head here for more info and tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

The Rough Corner: The Redacted Episode

The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage into the World of the Weird. Have you read this book yet?! It's pretty darn good. And it's about to be released in paperback in the USA, on June 11th! To celebrate, here's an extract from the audiobook to wet your weird whistle. You can grab the full audiobook from Audible, or head online or to your favourite local bookshop, to pick up The Theory of Everything Else in it's glorious physical form.  ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Head here for more info and tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

The Glitch: The Theory of Everything Else Audiobook Bonus!

The world of magazines for weirdos is booming! Maria J Pérez Cuervo, founder and editor of Hellebore magazine, provides a peek behind the editorial curtain. And the question remains, who would win in a Tom Trumps battle between Aleister Crowley and the British Museum?  ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Head here for more info and tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

The Rough Corner: The Weirdo Zine Scene ft. Hellebore's Maria Pérez Cuervo

"She said... should I tell him I can see into the future?" Sofie Hagen is a multi-award-winning London-based Danish comedian, author, podcaster, and content creator. She published her debut book “Happy Fat” in 2019 and is the creator and host of the wildly successful podcast Who Hurt You?, co-host of BBC Sounds Original true crime podcast Bad People alongside Dr. Julia Shaw and has hosted several other successful podcasts, including her latest - Help Hole.   Sofie's new book is called Will I Ever Have Sex Again? - a disarmingly honest and funny exploration of sex (and those who aren’t having it). It's available on May 23rd or you can pre-order right now.  ***ANOTHER LIVE SHOW DATE!*** We Can Be Weirdos will also be recorded LIVE on 17th June 2024, at the Underbelly Boulevard, London. Another wild night to ignite the suppressed bit of batsh*t in you. Head here for more info and tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/we-can-be-weirdos-live/

#12 Adventures in Counterculture: John Higgs and The Band Who Burned a Million Pounds

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