Adam Buxton is a British comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor best known for his work in comedy and broadcasting. He gained prominence in the 1990s as one half of the comedy duo Adam and Joe, alongside Joe Cornish. Their cult TV show The Adam and Joe Show on Channel 4 mixed sketches, pop culture parodies, and homemade creativity, becoming a hit with alternative comedy fans.

Buxton is also widely respected for The Adam Buxton Podcast, where he conducts warm, thoughtful, and often humorous interviews with a range of guests, from comedians and musicians to writers and filmmakers. His distinctive style blends genuine curiosity with playful absurdity.

Outside of his podcasting and TV work, Buxton has appeared in various acting roles and voice work (including Hot Fuzz, The IT Crowd, and Bug). He is known for his love of music (especially David Bowie), tech, and a strong DIY aesthetic in his creative projects.

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Dan and Al talk interior design premonitions, plotting pigeons, awkward interactions, and share some of the weirdest correspondence from the week. Plus, paranormal historian Dr Kate Cherrell has an awesome new book out, called Begotten. Find the link to that below! Kate's also been unearthing some of the strangest prophesies for our listening delight... the pope-pocalypse is back on.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Begotten-Gothic-Novel-Kate-Cherrell/dp/1803418044

https://www.waterstones.com/book/begotten/kate-cherrell/9781803418049

Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer and researcher for the BBC panel show QI, as a member of the team known as the "QI Elves". He co-hosts the spin-off podcast series No Such Thing as a Fish.

Murray wrote and co-presented the podcast's spinoff television series No Such Thing as the News. He currently hosts "Drop Us a Line" as part of the No Such Thing As A Fish podcast, and also the BBC's satirical current affairs podcast The Naked Week.

Andrew Hunter Murray works for Ian Hislop as a writer for Private Eye magazine and hosts the magazine's podcast, Page 94.

Emmie Brookman made a very spooky discovery while renovating her home... human bones in the wall, and a mysterious little bottle. Could there be a connection to witchcraft? Emmie's been hunting for answers.

Also, Synchronicity Corner, a Spurs-pocalypse and memory-wiping yellow liquor.

**Please note, this episode was recorded prior to the new pope being chosen - Congrats Leo XIV!**

Jon Ronson is a British journalist, author, and documentary filmmaker known for his investigative and often humorous explorations of unusual and controversial subjects. Born on May 10, 1967, in Cardiff, Wales, he has written several bestselling books, including Them: Adventures with Extremists, The Men Who Stare at Goats, and So You've Been Publicly Shamed. His work often blends gonzo journalism with psychological and cultural analysis, and he has contributed to outlets like The Guardian and This American Life. Ronson is also known for his podcasts, including The Butterfly Effect and Things Fell Apart.

"Stock up on holy water to hedge your bets"

The Rough Corner is back! First on the agenda: the end of everything. Dan speaks to Dr Alexander Zawacki, an expert on medieval prophecies, to better understand the so-called 'Prophecy of the Popes' which could mean the end is very much nigh. Plus, pigeons, proteuses and police boxes.

Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian and performance artist known for his wildly inventive, often absurd solo shows that blur the line between stand-up, theatre, and dadaist performance. He won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015 for his show The Golden Age of Steam, and he’s been a regular on the alternative comedy circuit ever since.

More info: https://michaelbrunstrom.co.uk/

Nick Helm first took to the stand-up comedy stage in 2007 and quickly became a circuit legend with his tour de force of one-liners, stories, poems and jokes. Since then, he’s become one of Britain’s most loved comedians for his multiple, memorable and moving television appearances, his critically acclaimed writing and his legendary rollercoaster live shows.

Across the years, Nick has taken multiple mega hit shows to the Edinburgh Fringe including the must-see Keep Hold of the Gold, the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated Dare to Dream and the completely sold out This Means War. In 2017, he embarked on his first full tour, hitting 25 dates across the UK with his hilarious show There Is Nothing You Can Do To Me That I Haven’t Already Done To Myself. He also released two successful albums Nick Helm is F*cking Amazing and Hot ‘n’ Heavy, which feature hit songs from his solo shows and are available on iTunes and Bandcamp.

Nick has become a firm TV favourite having appeared on multiple shows both acting and as himself. He was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award for his starring role in critically acclaimed BBC Three sitcom, Uncle, and also played the adorable Watto is Channel 4’s Loaded which was later broadcast on AMC in America. He’s also fronted his own food travelogue show Eat Your Heart Out with Nick Helm on Dave and his own high-octane variety show Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment on BBC Three. This is all in addition to his other unforgettable TV appearances such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News and Celebrity Mastermind.

Go and see Nick: https://www.nick-helm.co.uk/#live

Killers, Cults and Queens is BACK for Season 3! This week, Nikki and Cheryl dive into the chilling story of the Donner Party in Part 1 of our multi-episode series. What really happened to the Donner Party? Why did they risk everything to take the dangerous Sierra Nevada route? Could the Donner Party tragedy have been avoided? And just how did Lansford Hastings play a role in this infamous disaster? Tune in to this week's episode of Killers, Cults and Queens to uncover the truth behind one of America's most haunting true crime stories.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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India Rakusen is an award-winning journalist who crafts immersive stories that explore the human experience in our rapidly changing world, challenging what we think and why we think it.

From witches and tarot card readings, ghosts to fertilisation and atoms, this fascinating episode of We Can Be Weirdos takes a look at the supernatural, but with its science hat on.

Some of India's weirdness really is bat shit, but that's what we love.

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