On the Topic Podcast

This week, Alex & Dan scour the internet to bring you some proper dark theories from some of your favourite childhood TV shows.... this isn't for the faint of heart!

Who is delivering more than parcels and appears to have fathered more than his fair share in the little sleepy village of Greendale? There's personifications of mental health issues, an incompetent town of Pontypandy and a criminal pyromaniac on the loose...the villain to your favourite inspector isn't who you may think it is - and was it all a dream in the world of Pokemon?

We'd apologise for ruining fond memories of your childhood tv shows - but you kinda expect that from the dynamic duo of the south coast by now!

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This week Alex & Dan continue their Proud of Pompey series with Stephen Morgan MP. Representing the city and Portsmouth South for nearly a decade, the Southsea duo were keen to sit down with Stephen in his offices in Albert Road to discuss his upbringing, his influences on his political career and how the city has changed as he has lived, worked and campaigned for the crown jewel of the South Coast.

Discussing what makes Stephen proud, it's invariably the people - but what specifically sets the Portmuthian apart from any other city in the UK and what are his ambitions and focus for 2027?

It's less about the politics and more about the person in this episode - come join us on the sofa, as we discuss what the city should be proud of in 2026 and why we will always have an edge when it comes to celebrating the City of Culture - be it this year or any other for that matter!

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Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

Guest: Stephen Morgan, 2026

Venue: Stephen Morgan Constituency Office, 72 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2SL

This week marks the end of 2026's Spooky Season and it's going to be a 6-part Choose-Your-Own-Adventure style episode!

From haunted houses, demonic possessions, eerie train rides, murderous farmers... to secure underground bunkers - this episode really tests the dynamic duo of the south coast and whether they would really survive the hollywood horror experience!

Do you think you could do better? Let us know your choices in the description below or by contacting us via the usual routes listed.

Sit back, try and relax - and learn the fate of your favourite southsea-based podcast pair this Halloween!

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This week, we're halfway OTT's 2026 Spooky Season and it's time to talk about what happens when you go to bed... well, for some people, it's not a relaxing experience in the slightest!

Cultures from around the world all describe instances where an old woman leers over you whilst you should be asleep in bed... you can't move, you're awake and sometimes, she's sat on your chest. No, we're not making it up, it's been recorded in no less than 34 countries around the world!

From cultural superstition, first hand accounts (revealed by one of the hosts as well!) to the science behind some of this - we've got you covered when it comes to the tale of the Night Hag and the Shadow People.

Try and relax and we hope you have sweet dreams...because you definitely don't want to wake up to this visitor in your room!

#OnTheTopic #Podcast #PodernFamily #BritPodScene #Halloween #cursed #spotify #superstitions #folktales #nighthag

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This week Alex & Dan kick off their Proud of Pompey series with Terence Carvalho! Terence and his team have been leading the way for the City of Culture bid during 2026 and as a social media presence promoting the city and its residents, he was naturally one of the guests which the dynamic duo of the south coast wanted to have on the podcast.

Terence, born and bred in the city, discusses growing up with the navy as one of his influences, along with fond memories of iconic establishments which made up his childhood; from museums, nationally-hated parking structures to foaming fountains and local vernacular.

Finishing off with discussing the centenary and what it would mean for the city and its future with a winning bid, Alex & Dan get some great insight into what it means to represent a city and the fantastic opportunity in reminding its residents why it's a great place to live!

Sit back, relax and join this #pubcast for the start of the POP series, here at OTT Central!

#OnTheTopic #Podcast #PodernFamily #BritPodScene #POP #Interview #Portsmouth100 #Cityofculture #UK #Britain #Prid #Local #History #Culture #Spotify

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Guest: Terence Carvalho, 2026

Venue: The Merchant House, Southsea, UK, 2026

This week, Alex & Dan ditch the nostalgia beach for some more globe trotting, as they bring you some popular superstitions from around the world!

There's the usual ones - Friday 13th, throwing salt (sodium!) or seeing black cats - we talk about their origins and where in the world will you see these things avoided the most.

We also then discuss some not-so-common superstitions - from Lemons and Chillis, not going straight home after a wake, whistling indoors and cheers-ing with water.

We also find out that Dan's family practice some of these, but never knew why... now he does! Are there any which you believe in? Let us know in the Spotify comments below...

#OnTheTopic #Podcast #PodernFamily #BritPodScene #Halloween #cursed #spotify #superstitions

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This week, Alex & Dan kick off 2026’s Spooky Season with a strong opener - Cursed Objects Vol.1!

There’s some items which didn’t even make the notes as they were too cursed to discuss - but which ones were the dynamic duo comfortable enough to chat about?

From haunted and deathly antique boxes, possessed bunk beds - to murderous stone artefacts and spirited vases.... Alex also searches during the episode for cursed second hand items on a well known UK second-hand goods site and finds a possessed doll for sale - WHO DOES THAT? #savejudith

It’s a wild ride and it gets wilder. Let’s hope you don’t come into possession of some of these items, as you really wish you hadn’t…

#OnTheTopic #Podcast #PodernFamily #BritPodScene #Halloween #cursed #spotify #savejudith

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This week, Alex & Dan revisit the iconic islands of Jurassic Park to discuss what it would ACTUALLY take to make it in real life...

From buying islands, the greatest scientific minds, to autonomous tour vehicles and corporate away-day suites... the dynamic duo of the south coast discuss the total bill for making one of these wonders of popular culture.

They then cast their attention to whether its ACTUALLY feasible - because Colossal is doing it with the Wooly Mammouth and Elon Musk (isn't it always??) is talking about adding that to his repertoire - but as Ian Malcolm famously said - just because you can doesn't mean you should...

Grab your cheque book, because it's going to cost you!

#GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #spotify #podcast #film #filmreviews #JP #JurassicPark #disaster #realworld #science #dinosaurs #popularculture #🦕

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Theme Music: Jurassic Park, Main Theme - John Williams, Universal (1993)

Usual theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

This week, Alex & Dan discuss one of the most popular icons of modern conspiracy theories and cutting-edge scientific discovery - the Large Hadron Collider!

From finding the Higgs Boson to a new way of explaining our universe, it is doing some truly world-defining work. But is it also opening wormholes to different dimensions, summoning demons - and why are the staff at CERN performing human sacrifices in front of their statue of Shiva...?

That took a turn!

We also revisit some of the concepts from our Conspiracy Theories Vol.2 and Mandela Effect episodes - it seems the LHC has A LOT to answer for!

Go grab the tin foil hat, because time is about to move a lot more slower for you over the next 4 years. Stream and download to find out why!

#GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #spotify #podcast #LHC #science #conspiracytheory #timelines #phillipkdick #maninthehighcastle #mandelaeffects #portals #blacholes

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Previous episodes:

OTT #07 - Popular Conspiracy Theories Vol.2 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wSXfVo61NNgd0EiIsluIv?si=tvqHAMv1ShCuthtjvU_c6Q

OTT #70 - TWRAD Vault - The Mandela Effect - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mBlct0tRYyHuXBi6aXXP9?si=oVT-Pl0WTlC9w5h2LyqCIA

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Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)

This week, Alex & Dan discuss one of the viral sensations of 2016, with Niantic's Augmented Reality Pokémon-themed mobile games - Pokémon Go!

The game brought together communities of people together, discovering local points of interest, towns and cities! Getting people to "touch grass" was a great way to get your steps in, whilst becoming a new social phenomenon.

But what was the cost? From mishaps and mistakes to sadly more serious injuries occurring worldwide - and the data you collected and agreed to be transferred to Niantic - well, that's being used for other means now - which you may not have been aware of, or originally signed up to!

Come for a walk with us, as we go spotting for that elusive shiny Pokémon!

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