Weird Tales Radio Show Hosted By Charles Christian

In this week’s Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is one of the UK’s leading experts on guns, ancient and modern (and now YouTube legend): Jonathan Ferguson, the Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the UK’s National Firearms Centre, which is part of the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. He is taking us on a whistle stop tour of very dangerous toys for boys. Not only discussing the 27,000 plus pistols, rifles and machine guns in the museum’s collection, including some which would be not be out of place in steampunk movies, but also  discussing how they are depicted, accurately or otherwise, in movies, TV series and computer gaming. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow  + https://royalarmouries.org + https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalArmouries/ + https://royalarmouries.org/about-us/collection-staff/jonathan-ferguson/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is best-selling author and conference speaker Freddy Silva who is here to treat us to one hour of high strangeness as we discuss ancient mysteries, alternative history, Earth’s pre-Flood civilisations, sacred sites, ley-lines, and crop circles. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow  + https://www.invisibletemple.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is American author, blogger and journalist Marc Hartzman who has been described as “one of America’s leading connoisseurs of the bizarre”. Our conversation covers a wide range of fortean topics including: why are we obsessed with the planet Mars, the odd things we sell on eBay, spiritualists and chasing ghosts, plus the weird saga of Oliver Cromwell’s embalmed head. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow + www.weirdhistorian.com + https://www.marchartzmanbooks.com + https://curiouspublications.com + https://twitter.com/marchartzman + https://twitter.com/weirdhistorian1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Weird Tales Radio Show we have a fantastically eclectic mix ranging from Fawlty Towers trivia and ghost sightings, to love divination folklore and magic spells, plus the mystery of the last Nazi war criminal, another murderous medic – was he also Jack the Ripper? And the Attack of the Killer Vegetables!!! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to American witch and pagan Carolyn Duffy, we have some May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars Trivia, we head to the Brecon Beacons in Wales to learn of a lost portal to Fairyland, our Fabulous Creature Feature looks at Leprechauns, and and in this week's 'Doctors Who Murder' item we meet the Tapioca Killer. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow + https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brecon-beacons/features/the-legendary-lake-of-cwm-llwch + https://www.facebook.com/groups/2336169453358111/about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is American writer, historian, antiquarian and mystic Robert W. Sullivan who talks about Freemasonry, including the Royal Arch of Enoch ritual, plus its influence on the symbolism of popular cinema movies, and asks whether the United States is a Masonic democracy? On a lighter note we also have good news for anyone cornered by a Tyrannosaurus Rex! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show - https://www.urbanfantasist.com https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow https://www.amazon.com/Robert-W-Sullivan-IV/e/B008X7PI4A/ www.robertwsullivaniv.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is Vince Wilson, a parapsychologist and magician who talks to us about seances, ghost hunting tech and why ouija board really aren’t that bad. We also catch up on some cryptozoology news, remember an astral battle between Aleister Crowley and the poet W.B. Yeats, and we look at ‘yarn bombing’ - a new fad or more lockdown madness? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow + http://www.ghosttech.com + http://www.poesmagic.com + http://www.vincewilsonmagic.com + https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitlers-Horses-Incredible-Infiltrated-Underworld/dp/1529106117/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 159 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is Dr Brian Sharpless, an associate professor of psychology who has been researching the connection between sleep disorders, particularly sleep paralysis, and paranormal and folkloric phenomenon including werewolves, alien abductions, and shadow people. We also look at Prince Philip’s role as a South Pacific god and the godfather of UK computer hacking law, plus why actress Gwyneth Paltrow is worse that Elizabeth Bathory, and the short but murderous career of Doctor Henry Lamson. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow + https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brian-A-Sharpless/e/B01E606M42 http://briansharpless.com/ + https://global.oup.com/academic/search?q=sharpless&cc=gb&lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 158 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is Dr Joseph Gallenberger, a psychologist and psychokinesis expert who has spent 30 years exploring the ways PK can not only help healing but also improve your luck when it comes to playing the slots and dice in casinos. Liquid Luck he calls it. And we also have video news, Royal news - no not Harry and Meghan, and some vital statistics for geeks. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.youtube/c/weirdtalesshow + http://www.synccreation.com + http://www.innervegas.com + www.liquidluckbook.com + https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Gallenberger/e/B00C2SJNJ2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 157 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our guest is Geoff Marshall, a video producer and author based in London who over the last few years has built a huge following on YouTube for his travel and transport videos, not just about the London Tube but the whole UK railway network. Talking of which since 2017 he has visited all 2563 railway stations in England, Wales and Scotland. It’s a geek-fest this week but you’ll enjoy it as Geoff’s enthusiasm is infectious. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.geofftech.co.uk/index.html + https://www.geofftech.co.uk/youtube.html + https://www.amazon.co.uk/Geoff-Marshall/e/B07GP8RSRJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 156 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at the world of prepping - preparing for those disasters, natural or man-made, sometimes a bit of both, we hope will never happened. We are joined by Thomas Gomez, head of research at The Prepared, an excellent online resource for everything you could ever want to know about prepping - including reminders not to forget the can-opener before you lock yourself in your bunker! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.theprepared.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 155 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have the concluding part of our interview with historian Richard B. Spence on the life, times and mysterious disappearance of Sidney Reilly, the Ace of Spies – and Ace of Double Crossers. We've also a tale of ghostly Roundheads & Cavaliers who walk at this time of the year and we learn about the Candle in the Wind spell - yes there is an Elton John connection. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_B._Spence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 154 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to American historian Richard B. Spence about Sidney Reilly "The Ace of Spies" – an international master spy from the first quarter of the 20th century. Was he working for the Japanese, the Russians or the British and double-crossing all of them? Did he nearly end the Russian revolution before it began? And how on earth did he get involved with the Voynich Manuscript?  Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_B._Spence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 152 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Patti Negri, the Hollywood Psychic, Medium and Good Witch about her life, times and magic. We also learn how to go dragon slaying armed only with a sticky, treacle cake called Yorkshire Parkin. And this week’s ghost is Mary, Queen of Scots. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.pattinegri.com + https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08478JWYG/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 151 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our interview covers everything from geeky tech and fake news to ghost hunting in Texas and the pros and cons of modern paranormal investigation gadgets, our guest is all-round techie and podcaster Christopher Jordan who has been weaponising minds with his Dudes n Beer podcasts since 2015. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.dudesnbeer.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 150 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we hear about the plight of Doctor Who, the history of Snowmen, the Demon Cat of Washington DC, plus we have US author and pioneer of the Sixties American Wiccan scene Aidan Kelly to talk about those Hippie, Commie, Beatnik Witches Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.amazon.com/author/aidankelly See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 149 of the Weird Tales Radio Show Janie is back to discuss those scary Nursery Bogies of Childhood plus we have USA Today bestselling author Una McCormack on writing Star Trek & Doctor Who tie-in novels - her latest book is Star Trek Picard - The Last Best Hope Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://unamccormack.co.uk + https://www.amazon.co.uk/Una-McCormack/e/B001IQXCF0 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 148 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we once again delve into the realms of geek and pop culture as we talk to award-winning horror author Nancy A Collins – Nancy has written more than 20 novels and novellas as well as numerous short stories. She has also worked on several comic books, including a two-year run on the Swamp Thing series and a notable first as the first woman writer working on the Vampirella comic series. She is a recipient of the Bram Stoker Award and the British Fantasy Award, and is best known for her groundbreaking series Sonja Blue, which heralded the rise of the popular urban fantasy genre. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nancy-A-Collins/e/B000AP8Z4S  + https://www.gofundme.com/f/craig-hamilton-emergency-medical-fund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 147 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to film critic, author, blogger and veteran nerd Marshall Julius about science fiction and fantasy TV and movies franchises, including Star Wars, Star Trek, the Marvel Avengers - and of course The Mandalorian - and ask how long can these franchises keep being extended before we risk killing the golden goose? It’s a dorktastic, nerdelicious, geekfest. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + www.ancient-origins.net + https://hotmerch.co.uk/collections/marshall-julius See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 146 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Dr Stephen Braude about Parapsychology, Mediums – fraudulent or otherwise, Paranormal Investigations, the Gold Leaf Lady of Florida – and we learn rather more than we want to know about Ectoplasm. Yuck! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show https://www.urbanfantasist.com  + www.jazzphilosopher.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.