Weird Tales Radio Show Hosted By Charles Christian

Episode 105 of the Weird Tales Radio Show is our tin-foil hat edition as we look at some of the Conspiracy Theories now surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. In the third and final part our our interview with Terry Lovelace, we bring the story up-to-date and ask if the US government has clandestine links with aliens? And in our new occasional Fabulous Creatures series we meet the Baobhan Sith, the deadly female vampire of the Scottish forests 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/

In Episode 104 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at some Coronavirus and Plague news and ask if it’s time to crack open the Four Thieves Vinegar, we look at the connection between the Knights Templar and Friday 13th, and in the second part our our interview with Terry Lovelace, the screaming starts – and then the Men in Black begin their investigations... 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/

In Episode 103 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our main event is the first part of an interview with Terry Lovelace about his experiences both at the hands of the aliens who abducted him and US Government agents who subsequently interrogated him – the dreaded Men in Black! And we also learn how to make a safe travels charm, some Leap Year Day folklore, and why Charles is a “Man of Paranormality" 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/

In Episode 102 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have an eclectic mix of stories including Janie talking about Hot Cross Bun Folklore plus we’ll also be looking for answers to a question that keeps us all awake at night, namely why do we never hear reports of people seeing the ghosts of dinosaurs? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.higgypop.com

In Episode 101 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we’re talking to my old friend Micki Pistorius from the pop archaeology site Ancient Origins about myths and biblical archaeology - then, in the second part of the interview, we switch to her old day job where she served as an investigative psychologist with the South African police and was involved in profiling serial killers. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://www.ancient-origins.net https://www.amazon.co.uk/Catch-Killer-Serial-murders-profilers-ebook/dp/B06XDN6XTR/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fatal-Females-Women-who-kill-ebook/dp/B06XDN8M71/

In Episode 100 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a fascinating interview with Las Vegas-based spiritual life coach Ellen Redd about near death experiences, astral protection, alchemical marriage, achieving spiritual awakening and the akashic records. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show  

In Episode 99 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at the legend of Stagger Lee - the basis for the popular murder ballad, Janie reveals some of the secret’s of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting The Last Supper, I explore the mysteries of Witch Bottles and why someone buried one on our property, and I read the Saki short story ’The Open Window’.Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show

In Episode 98 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at the folklore and traditions surrounding Burns Night suppers and ask what is a haggis? We also have Naomi from Inannas in Norwich talk to us about the meaning of Imbolc. And we go urban mythbusting: is it true you can only balance an egg on its pointy end during an eclipse or at the equinox?Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show

In Episode 97 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a major interview with Irish film-maker Jason Figgis talking about the movies and documentaries he has made, along with what fascinates him about horror movies and the supernatural. We also discuss his work with the photographer Simon Marsden and cult horror movie-maker Norman J. Warren.Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show  Jason Figgis on IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2061884/

In Episode 96 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a major interview with New Jersey-based Nancy du Tertre who describes herself as the “skeptical psychic”. We discuss next generation remote viewing - or psychic spying. Plus her various UFO/ET contact experiences which led her to write a book using comparative linguistic analysis to examine spoken, written and telepathic extraterrestrial communications. We also hear about her ten years apprenticed to a well known psychic detective and working with law enforcement on missing persons/homicide cases. And, Nancy talks about her recent visit to Russia for two week training in psychokinesis, which she describes as weird and traumatic.Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show  http://www.theskepticalpsychic.com

In Episode 95 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to John West about his book ‘Britain’s Haunted Heritage’ and hear some of his favourite ghost stories + we liberally dip into Funk & Wagnall’s Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology & Legend + we scare naughty children with the legend of Rawhead & Bloody Bones + we recount two local ghost stories including what happens when the Devil knocks on your door at midnightLinks: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show http://www.johnwestmedia.com

In Episode 94 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we look at some weird Christmas folklore traditions to scare naughty children + we talk to author Martin Wall about his book ‘The Magical History of Britain’ - druids, Arthurian tales, Glastonbury legends and Robert Plant + we explore the pagan origins of Yule and ask if Santa Claus is really the Norse god Odin + don’t forget to wear new socks on Christmas Eve otherwise the Yule Cat will get you!Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show + http://www.historyeducation.co.uk 

In Episode 93 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we talk to paranormal researcher & radio presenter Derren Mace about his ghostly encounters and then are joined by Weird Tales favourite Naomi to hear about the Winter Solstice & listen to a magical Christmas tale.Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show 

In Episode 92 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we’re getting into the Christmas spirit with Yuletide folklore, Christmas traditions, a little bit of the Grinch and plenty of seasonal ghost storiesLinks: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show

In Episode 91 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a supernatural horror fiction special: we have an interview with writer & editor Glynn Owen Barrass about the enduring legacy of the author H.P. Lovecraft + we talk to author Ben Eads about his new book Hollow Heart and the writers who influenced him + we meet the demonic guardian of Canon Alberic’s scrapbook - which should send you off with nightmares! Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show https://beneadsfiction.com/  https://www.crystallakepub.com

In Episode 90 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we discuss at some of the history, folklore and myths surrounding Thanksgiving - We hear about the last English Witch Trial - We go looking for Medieval Church Graffiti - In more Practical Magick we learn how to make and use ‘War Water’ - And Janie delves into Christmas Pudding making traditions associated with Stir-Up Sunday.  Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show 

In Episode 89 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we hear about ghostly encounters from around the world in ancient times - and learn of some of the unusual remedies for dealing with unwelcome hauntings. Mesopotamian suppositories anyone? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show Atlas Obscura - https://www.atlasobscura.com Ancient Origins https://www.ancient-origins.net 

In Episode 88 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we have a Witchcraft Special including an interview with Wicca legend Maxine Sanders the ‘Queen of the Witches’ + we talk to Darren Charles about the Scottish & Newcastle witchcraft trials, encounter a haunted computer disk drive & meet 'Day of the Dead' Barbie Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show 

In Episode 87 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our Big Interview is with Edward Parnell about his new book “Ghostland” - the search for the haunted country of ghost stories, weird fiction & folk horror movies like “The Wicker Man” + Weird Tales Radio favourite Naomi of Inannas explains the spiritual significance of Samhain/Halloween + we ask what kind of spirit are they hoping to raise with the biggest ouija-board in the world? Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show + Edward Parnell http://www.edwardparnell.com

In Episode 86 of the Weird Tales Radio Show our Big Interview is with Marshall Julius about his excellent new book “Vintage Geek” - then we talk to film historian Gary Parsons about British Witchcraft Documentaries of the 1970s - were the objective or exploitation? Plus we also touch upon movies by Kenneth Anger and about Aleister Crowley. Links: Weird Tales Radio Show archive - https://www.urbanfantasist.com/weird-tales-radio-show September Publishing - http://www.septemberpublising.org Marshall Julius - https://www.twitter.com/marshalljulius Straight Up Strange Podcast Network - https://www.straightupstrange.com/the-lineup