Dive into the weird, spooky and supernatural with Wyrd Wessex, a podcast hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens. These self-proclaimed "wyrdo's" delve into the mysteries, myths, and legends of the world, focusing on the UK, but sometimes straying further afield. Expect to hear chilling ghost stories, explorations of unexplained phenomena, and even dabbles into true crime. Whether you're fascinated by hauntings, folklore, Ufology or cryptids, Wyrd Wessex has something for you. So, if you're ready to unravel the hidden weirdness of the world, "Stay Wyrd" and tune in!
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Andy and Craig dive deep into the explosive history of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. From the religious turmoil of the English Reformation to a secret cellar beneath Parliament packed with 36 barrels of gunpowder, we unpack how a Protestant lawyer's son from York became "Guido" Fawkes—a mercenary, explosives expert, and the most infamous figure in British history.
The Wyrdos pull back the curtain on the tragic local story of Margaret Clitherow and her brutal crushing in York, tracing how her death became the catalyst for Fawkes's radicalisation. They also unravel the mysterious warning letter delivered to Lord Monteagle, the undercover guise of "John Johnson," the tense search of the vault, the horrific tortures of the Rack and the Little Ease in the Tower of London, the final shootout at Holbech House, the gruesome executions, and how a failed 17th-century coup birthed modern traditions from "Penny for the Guy" to V for Vendetta.
Stay Wyrd.
Explore the Wyrd Wessex Map: Every local UFO encounter, ghost story, cryptid sighting, and ancient earthwork featured on the show is plotted directly onto our custom interactive Google Map. Head to our Instagram bio or join our Discord to explore the locations!
Send Us Your Stories: Have you experienced high-strangeness, seen something unexplained in the skies, or have local folklore to share? Fill out our form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10MVzaWqJXVbLonxf1WiwM4n41-R2fiDMqDN3WKQzYMA/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=100798326189189740063
Join the Wyrdo Community: Buy Me a Coffee (Ad-Free Episodes, Discord & Bonus Shows): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyrdwessex
Instagram: @Wyrd_Wessex (Make sure to include the underscore!)
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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Antipodean Writer: Full of Soul - Neon Waves Extended - Remix Outro music by Colt Fingaz: Ding Ding Dong
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31 Oct 2026
Dowsing, Randonautica, and the New Forest quest
In this episode—exploring the crossover between ancient divining practices and modern technology—Craig and Andy tackle the history, pseudoscience, and dark real-world fallout of dowsing and quantum-generated coordinates.
From 16th-century German mining texts, Martin Luther’s warnings of demonic witchcraft, and modern UK water utilities using hazel twigs to the rise of Randonautica during lockdown, we dive into how intention, mind-matter interaction, and confirmation bias shape our search for the unexplained. We discuss the terrifying true cases linked to the app—including the Seattle Alki Beach suitcase murders—before heading out into the field. Armed with the app and an intention set strictly for "beer", Craig and Andy venture into the darkening woods near Ashurst in the New Forest, navigating sketchy log crossings, abandoned woodland camps, and a race against the clock to catch a train.
Explore the Wyrd Wessex Map: Every local UFO encounter, ghost story, cryptid sighting, and ancient earthwork featured on the show is plotted directly onto our custom interactive Google Map. Head to our Instagram bio or join our Discord to explore the locations!
Send Us Your Stories: Have you experienced high-strangeness, seen something unexplained in the skies, or have local folklore to share? Fill out our form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10MVzaWqJXVbLonxf1WiwM4n41-R2fiDMqDN3WKQzYMA/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=100798326189189740063
Join the Wyrdo Community: Buy Me a Coffee (Ad-Free Episodes, Discord & Bonus Shows): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyrdwessex
Instagram: @Wyrd_Wessex (Make sure to include the underscore!)
Shop our merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop?asc=u
Stay Wyrd!
Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
31 Oct 2026
Halloween Special:Listener Stories
In this Halloween special and anniversary episode of Wyrd Wessex, Craig and Andy dive deep into a chilling collection of spooky listener-submitted stories.
The wyrdos tackle everything from terrifying childhood hauntings and mystery man voices to self-knocking doors and the delicate line between real-world truth and individual perception.
The conversation expands into high-strangeness territory with a detailed submission from Dr. P, exploring potential abduction events in North Wales, surreal owl encounters, and the deep-rooted UFO lore surrounding Pembrokeshire, Stacks Rocks, the Coombs family farm, and the famous Welsh Triangle.
Moving closer to home, Craig reads a local Devizes story set in Albion Place, cross-referencing the location with rare ghost tour guidebooks by local historian John Gervin. To top it all off, Andy sneaks in a private last-minute submission about late-night supermarket apparitions, nun-like Bluecoat robes, local convents, and a quick nod to the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death
Timestamps:
00:00 - Halloween Anniversary Intro & Smoke Machine Scares
01:04 - Story 1: Abandoned to a Poltergeist
03:20 - Story 2: Squirrel Halloween cross
05:55 - Story 3 The old women's feet above the floor
08:35 - Story 4: Dr. P's Abduction Event & The Staring Barn Owl
15:24 - Story 5: The Albion Place Haunting (Devizes)
19:53 - Story 6: Hostile Household Spirit & Escalating Activity
30:00 - Story 7: The Supermarket Nun
38:14 - Wrap Up, Houdini Centenary & Happy Halloween
Explore the Wyrd Wessex Map: Every local UFO encounter, ghost story, cryptid sighting, and ancient earthwork featured on the show is plotted directly onto our custom interactive Google Map. Head to our Instagram bio or join our Discord to explore the locations!
Send Us Your Stories: Have you experienced high-strangeness, seen something unexplained in the skies, or have local folklore to share? Fill out our form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10MVzaWqJXVbLonxf1WiwM4n41-R2fiDMqDN3WKQzYMA/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=100798326189189740063
Join the Wyrdo Community: Buy Me a Coffee (Ad-Free Episodes, Discord & Bonus Shows): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyrdwessex
Instagram: @Wyrd_Wessex (Make sure to include the underscore!)
Shop our merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/saxonforageruk/shop?asc=u
Stay Wyrd!
Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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