Today’s episode is a two-for-one feast of mystery. First, the curious gems that keep washing up on the river Thames. What are they? Who put them there? And why? Historian Ellery Weil joins Café del Weirdo to dig into the leading theories and the world of Thames mudlarks.Next, we slip into the shadowy woods to visit Baba Yaga, the legendary Slavic witch-grandmother who may help you, may eat you, and definitely lives in a house with chicken legs. Author Kris Spisak tells us why this ancient figure still hooks us today.Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/schreiberland/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Schreiber</a>Guests: Ellery Weil and Kris SpisakProducer: Cassie MerrittHead of Podcasts: Al Riddell

Today’s episode is a two-for-one feast of mystery. First, the curious gems that keep washing up on the river Thames. What are they? Who put them there? And why? Historian Ellery Weil joins Café del Weirdo to dig into the leading theories and the world of Thames mudlarks. Next, we slip into the shadowy woods to visit Baba Yaga, the legendary Slavic witch-grandmother who may help you, may eat you, and definitely lives in a house with chicken legs. Author Kris Spisak tells us why this ancient figure still hooks us today. Host: Dan Schreiber Guests: Ellery Weil and Kris Spisak Producer: Cassie Merritt Head of Podcasts: Al Riddell

Today’s episode is a two-for-one feast of mystery. First, the curious gems that keep washing up on the river Thames. What are they? Who put them there? And why? Historian Ellery Weil joins Café del Weirdo to dig into the leading theories and the world of Thames mudlarks.Next, we slip into the shadowy woods to visit Baba Yaga, the legendary Slavic witch-grandmother who may help you, may eat you, and definitely lives in a house with chicken legs. Author Kris Spisak tells us why this ancient figure still hooks us today.Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/schreiberland/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dan Schreiber</a>Guests: Ellery Weil and Kris SpisakProducer: Cassie MerrittHead of Podcasts: Al Riddell

Café del Weirdo: The Mysteries of the Thames Garnets & Baba Yaga

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, ‘Lazy Code' are a deep dive into simulation theory. 

Let’s create a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Expect new episodes every Friday. Bonus episodes monthly. 

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

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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, ‘Lazy Code' are a deep dive into simulation theory. Let’s create a global community of likeminded weirdos! Expect new episodes every Friday. Bonus episodes monthly. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

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

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

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

Bonus episodes, ‘Lazy Code'&nbsp;are a deep dive into simulation theory. 

Let’s&nbsp;create a global community of likeminded weirdos!

Expect new episodes every Friday. Bonus episodes monthly. 

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

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