Welcome to Proper Curious, the podcast for down to earth creatives.
We’re Rachael and Liana, two curious sisters exploring the world in a quest to live more creatively (and having an absolute belly laugh on the way).
In each episode we'll take you on a literal or metaphorical field trip, as we explore topics spanning history, art, culture, spirituality, poetry, folklore and many more. As we learn new things (including about ourselves), we’ll chat about what’s caught our imagination and what's inspired us before allowing it to influence us creatively; we might make art, write poetry, compose music, or just think a little differently. We’ll share this with you in the following episode before diving headfirst into a new topic chosen simply because we are proper curious about it.
We’re hoping this will be more than a podcast, more of a hollowing out, a carving of a space to let our minds, words and feet wander. We hope you’ll journey with us in exploring your own creativity and we invite you to share this with us. There’s no pressure here, just a down-to earth space for exploration, inspiration and lots of laughter. So, if you’re the kind of person who loves to delve into the wondrous and the weird while also having a creative hangout, then you’re in the right place.
Come and join some curious folk, we’d love to have ye.
www.propercurious.com
If you go down to the woods today, you might find Liana getting lost off the M6! No seriously, join us as we venture into dark woodlands to meet the fae, the fachan, Jenny Greenteeth and others. Woodlands have long held mystery and magic and some can get lured into the forest forever, listen to hear the full tale. We have a proper laugh in this one and hopefully you will too (touch wood!).
23 May 2026
10. Ghosts, Ghouls and Graveyards
We've dwelt in the liminal, explored spirit art, wandered thin spaces, contemplated near death experiences and examined the symbolism of graveyards. So, it seemed only natural that we should finally delve into the supernatural in the form of Ghosts! In this episode we slip back in time venturing through haunted Edinburgh. Can we communicate with Ghosts? And can they communicate with us? Join us as we try to find the answers, flatter the spirits, scare ourselves and as usual, have a proper laugh along the way.
19 Mar 2026
9. Hilma af Klint
"The images are painted directly through me… with great force." This is the voice of Hilma Af Klint. Great force is certainly true: by the end of her life in 1944 she’d created more than 1000 works of art. For a woman born in Sweden in 1862, af Klint was radical in her lifestyle and through her mediumistic art sought to make visible the unseen forces shaping our human experience. Journey with us into af Klint’s life, spirituality and art. Truly a woman ahead of her time, and perhaps ours.
20 Feb 2026
8. Beyond the Veil
Have you ever wondered why we say the phrase "beyond the veil"? Or considered what’s beyond it? Join us as we get curious about near-death experiences, children who remember their past lives and the artistic outcomes of those who came close to death. Just your everyday casual gals considering quantum theories of consciousness and reading full, in depth, physics papers with no actual prior physics knowledge.
As always, check the website: www.propercurious.com for other episodes and creativity.
Trigger warning: death, traumatic injuries.
19 Jan 2026
7. A need for Bede
Have you got a need for Bede? We have, apparently. Join us as we explore the question on everyone’s lips (or just ours!): what has Bede done for me? Join us on our impulsive pilgrimage to Jarrow & Durham as we find out exactly that. Mischievous monk Marginalia, the meaning of monk’s hairdos, giddy Gregorian chanting, Liana’s musical burst and Rachael’s make-you-cry poetry; this episode has IT ALL. Pics and sources on the website (hope you are impressed Bede). www.propercurious.com
4 Dec 2025
6. In Memoriam
Well what an episode we have for you! Join us as we explore the many and varied ways we have remembered the departed through time. We discover the tale of the taxidermied philosopher and the woman who carried her husband’s heart for twenty-two years. Liana hangs out in graveyards at dusk with her handmade checklist and Rachael ponders the magnificent aura of Mendelssohn via his death mask before dashing through surgeons hall to locate a book made from a murderer’s skin. Little content warning for this one folks as it includes discussion of death, murder and anatomy.
14 Nov 2025
5. Stained Glass
Segue into sacred spaces with us as we scrutinise stained glass. Journeying from our relationship with light to glass through time; we marvel at the arts and craft movement, learn of stained glass graffiti and discover a courageous woman burnt at the stake. Also, Liana puzzles over a pelican and Rachael questions whether she is in fact a medieval glazier. It turns out that stained glass windows tell us more tales than we might expect.
20 Oct 2025
4. Liminality
In recent years the term 'liminal' has had a resurgence. But what does it mean? Are there places which allow us to connect with something beyond ourselves? Join us as we get a bit deep and discover how accessing liminal states can enhance our creativity. Rach realises her deep love of mist and Liana has REVELATIONS. As always remember to check the website for all the creativity and images for this episode www.propercurious.com
19 Oct 2025
3. Witch Marks
Welcome to episode 3 of Proper Curious! After sharing what we’ve been up to creatively, we delve into our next topic. Come with us as we discover mystical secrets in relation to protective symbols, learn of some strange beliefs and go on a quest to find some marks of our own. Liana gets on her hands and knees in a cathedral, Rach stares into people’s windows, we read a belter of a poem from the 1600s and we can't stop saying the word 'interesting'. Enjoy!
19 Oct 2025
2. Runes
In this episode we share some creative output from episode 1 before jumping into the mystical topic of Runes, complete with Rune reading! Join us as we explore the Bewcastle and Ruthwell Crosses which are (really bloody old) dual faith crosses that blend cultures, languages and world views of old. We also find a cake honesty box, badly pronounce a LOT of Anglo-Saxons names, discover a love of gift shop tea towels and marvel at the most psychedelic stained-glass Jesus.
19 Oct 2025
1. Ancient Stones
In this episode we reflect on the power of human connection during our visit to Cairn Holy and wonder at the purpose and meaning of ancient sites on Askham Fell. We also have a proper belly laugh as Liana struggles to talk about her feelings and Rach quotes obscure online vids. As this is our first ever episode it's clear we're on a podcast learning curve BUT we love authenticity more than success, so in the spirit of not taking ourselves too seriously, why not join us and get curious?
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