Weird Tales Radio Show Hosted By Charles Christian

In Episode 125 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to science writer Kris Newby about her research into the weaponisation of deer ticks - have scientists crossed the boundary into Frankenstein territory? And Nick Redfern is back to tell us the perils of writing books about the Men in Black - and also how he first developed his interest in the weird and paranormal. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://nickredfernfortean.blogspot.com http://www.krisnewby.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 124 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to UFO and the Weird investigator Nick Redfern about the Rendlesham Forest UFO Conspiracy & Other Tales. Naomi from Inanna’s in Norwich tells us some of the traditions associated with Lammas/Lughnasadh. We also discover more Military Madness from the archives: the American plan to fire-bomb Japan with bats - what could possibly go wrong. And we meet the Gremlin, the new imp on the paranormal block. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://nickredfernfortean.blogspot.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 123 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Pop Culture expert Arlen Schumer about The Twilight Zone series - the best sci-fi television ever? Plus Janie is back to talk about the Folklore of Vegetables, we have a spell to make your garden grow, and are our constellations in turmoil as we look at Ophiuchus: the 13th Sign of the Zodiac? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.arlenschumer.com https://www.nyadventureclub.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 122 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have the second part of our interview with international conspiracy investigator Ole Dammegard about the Deep State and the assassinations Ole claims it has ordered, including the killings of Olof Palme, John Lennon, Bob Marley and Princess Diana. Plus we have a roundup of paranormal and folklore news, including Advanced Aerial Threats aka UFOs and Charon’s obols or coins for the ferryman of the dead. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.lightonconspiracies.com https://www.hosepipebandmartinnewell.co.uk See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 121 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to international conspiracy investigator Ole Dammegard about coronavirus and the New World Order. Plus: do you still salute magpies - we look at the folklore. And we report on the legends and ghosts of the Madhouse Plantation.  Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.lightonconspiracies.com https://www.iclassicscollection.com

In Episode 120 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to American writer Varla Ventura about the great spiritualism craze of the late 19th & early 20th centuries plus we look at the celebrated case of the Hammersmith Ghost and we consider some July 3 folklore & the powers of being a ‘chime child' Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.varlaventura.net

In Episode 119 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we’re exploring a little bit of pop culture as we talk to Dan Hill about decoding the faces of famous people – the stars of movies, music, sport, TV – and even politicians. They may look happy shiny people on the silver screen but inside they are scared, resentful, angry or just plain crazy. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.sensorylogic.com

In Episode 118 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we travel into the realms of UFOs and other high strangeness in our interview with American author, MUFON investigator and paranormal researcher Preston Dennett.  Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://prestondennett.weebly.com/

In Episode 117 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to cryptozoology author and researcher Andrew McGrath about the Loch Ness Monster, Woodwose – the British Bigfoot, and the other Beasts of Britain, including sea serpents and flying monsters. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.beastsofbritain.com

In Episode 116 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we the concluding part of our interview with the Reverend Bill McDonald. We also talk to author Rex Hurst about his new book “What Hell May Come” which poses the novel question: what if the satanic panics of the 1980s were actually true? And we look at the curious background to the saying “Come, come, that’s all Barnard Castle". Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show www.revbillmcdonald.com https://www.crystallakepub.com

In Episode 115 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we continue our interview with the Reverend Bill McDonald in which we discuss everything from UFOs and alien abductions to near death experiences, the Vietnam War. We also look at a case of history repeating itself by comparing the latest coronavirus fake news with that in circulation 100 years ago during the Spanish Flu pandemic. And we have news of the first officially-recorded death-by-meteorite case. Now that’s unlucky. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show www.revbillmcdonald.com https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/found-death-by-meteorite

Episode 114 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our main event is the first part of an interview with the Reverend Bill McDonald in which we discuss everything from UFOs and alien abductions to near death experiences, the Vietnam War – we’re into the men who stare at goats territory here, meditation and mysticism. We also look at the latest coronavirus fake news – that Nostradamus predicted Covid 19 in 1551 – spoiler he didn’t. And we encounter the grisly truth behind Waterloo Teeth – or eating with deadmen’s dentures! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show www.revbillmcdonald.com

Episode 113 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to UK cryptozoology writer, researcher & Fortean Times contributor Matt Salusbury about Anomalous Big Cats, Woodwose & other Mystery Animals. We also investigate the legend of the Shug Monkey and Pesta, the Plague Hag of Scandinavia. And we revisit some of my old drinking haunts and learn the secret of the Ghost of Soho Square. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://mattsalusbury.blogspot.com/

Episode 112 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to American author & paranormal researcher Steve E. Asher about Paranormal Kentucky, including the Ghosts of the State Penitentiary and the Western Lunatic Asylum. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://steveeasher.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SteveE.Asher https://twitter.com/SteveEAsher

Episode 111 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Naomi, the Good Witch of the East, about Beltane, we have a countdown of the UK’s Top Ten Conspiracy Theories, we meet the Loathsome Nuckelavee, we preview a new book - Saints & Sinners in Dark Age England, and we ask why do we have to go to Hell in a handcart! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087N3NB7M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087N3NB7M

Episode 110 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to well-known American cryptozoology author and researcher Linda Godfrey about the Beast of Bray Road, Slenderman, Shapeshifters & other Cryptids Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://lindagodfrey.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTc-t85UeDw https://www.reelhouse.org/whitelhasastudios/return-to-wildcat-mountain

Episode 109 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to Nathaniel Gillis for his take on Demons and Demonology in the 21st century - does the Dybbuk provide a model? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://njgillis.com/ 

Episode 108 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have part 2 of our interview writer Matthew Alper and ask why America is so religious plus we talk to author Mark Rees about his new book ‘Paranormal Wales’ and hear his tales of Welsh ghosts. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.godpart.com/ http://www.amberley-books.com

Episode 107 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we interview writer Matthew Alper about his book The God Part of the Brain which examines the issue of whether humans are hard-wired to believe in a god - in which case why are there atheists? It’s a fascinating and thought provoking interview. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.godpart.com/

Episode 106 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we interview writer S.D Tucker about his new book Blithe Spirits: A History of the Poltergeist and ask if ghosts have a sense of humour. We also hear from Naomi of Inanna’s Festival about the relevance of the Spring Equinox in a time of uncertainty and global health concern. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.amazon.com/Incident-Devils-story-Terry-Lovelace-ebook/dp/B07B7HMPPZ/