Recorded live on-site at the Strange Days Festival 2026, Craig and Andy sit down with Peter and Ben, hosts of The Quantum Mechanics Podcast.

What was planned as a quick ten-minute catch-up expands into a deep dive on navigating the middle ground between total belief and complete skepticism.

The group discusses the origins of The Quantum Mechanics, the challenges of podcast discoverability, and why some strange stories just defy explanation—such as the bizarre "Tooth Fairy" entity.

From mysterious "Jots" (Just One of Those Things) and Uri Geller coincidences to spooky encounters at Shepton Mallet Prison, the conversation explores why we are endlessly drawn to the unexplained.

To wrap up, Ben and Peter draw The Magician Tarot card for a future listener giveaway and share their thoughts on the cultural stigma separating ghost stories from UFO sightings.

In this episode:

The origin of The Quantum Mechanics Podcast

Dealing with algorithms and the "in-between" stance

"Jots" (Just One of Those Things) & Uri Geller watch stories

Shadow figures at Shepton Mallet Prison

Why ghost stories carry less stigma than UAPs

Festival Tarot Card Draw: The Magician

Links & Mentions:

The Quantum Mechanics Podcast: Search "The Quantum Mechanics Paranormal" on your favourite podcast app, or visit their Patreon.

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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens

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Recorded on location at the Strange Days Festival, Craig and Andy host a massive festival special featuring an incredible lineup of Fortean guests: folklorist Paul A.T. Wilson, researcher Matt Williams (The Secret Vault), author Ben Stockman, Steve Wills (Warminster UFO Group), and James from Loremen podcast.

Together, they dive deep into high strangeness, underground military bases, ancient flood myths, crop circle history, and absurd pop-culture horrors.

What We Cover In This Episode:

The Sandown Clown & Fairy Lore with Paul A.T. Wilson: Folklorist Paul A.T. Wilson breaks down the surreal 1970s encounter in Lake on the Isle of Wight. Addressing recent coverage on Uncanny, Paul presents primary documentation directly from the primary witness, "Fay", and explains why this wooden-faced entity dressed in yellow aligns far more with classical fairy and elf traditions than standard ET contact.

Crop Circle Confessions & Rudloe Manor Truths with Matt Williams: Urban explorer and researcher Matt Williams (The Secret Vault) shares the reality of circle-making, getting fined £125 after information was passed to Whitley Strieber, confronting author Peter Paget's claims, and setting the record straight on Spring Quarry / Burlington versus the myths surrounding Rudloe Manor.

Atlantis & Crystal Skulls with Ben Stockman: Author Ben Stockman (Atlantis, Children of the Gods) brings a literal crystal skull backstage to discuss Poseidon's lineage, untangling pulp fantasy from ancient astronomical traditions, and esoteric flood memories.

The Warminster Phenomenon with Steve Wills: Steve Wills from the Warminster UFO Group drops by to chat about the legendary history of skywatches, lights, and ongoing high strangeness across the Warminster landscape.

Enchanted Coats & Bizarre Beasts with James (Loremen): James from Loremen podcast shares a classic family account of a tea-leaf-reading great-grandmother and an enchanted coat that deflected a blow in a bar fight. Plus, we explore how terrible medieval artwork created legendary cryptids, remember Round the Twist scarecrows, and pitch the ultimate movie: Mr Blobby vs. Sam the Sandown Clown.

Win Signed Tarot Cards: Every guest in this episode drew and signed a card from our Major Arcana tarot deck. Follow us on Instagram @Wyrd_Wessex for details on how to win these one-of-a-kind festival pieces!

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? Send your encounter to: wyrdwessex@pm.me

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Written 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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A terrifying sonic UFO abduction over the Wiltshire fields, Himalayan Yeti hunting, elite cloning theories, and multi-billion-year-old alien transmissions. Andy and Craig are back backstage at the Strange Days Festival for Part 2 of our special coverage!

We’re sitting down with an incredible lineup of researchers, artists, cryptid hunters, and comedians to explore local high-strangeness, global conspiracy lore, and the deep emotional connection behind searching for the unknown.

What We Cover In This Episode:

• The 2008 Barge Inn Sonic UFO & Abduction: Local artist JoJo shares an exclusive, terrifying account from the Honeystreet camping field. At 3:30 AM, a low-frequency tsunami-like rumble gave way to a blinding light beam and a violent acoustic pulse over the trees. Hear how temporary paralysis, telepathic contact with 7-foot entities, and physical reactions shook campers in the heart of Wiltshire’s crop circle country.
• Conspiracies & Cryptid Hunts with Dom Joly: Comedian and author Dom Joly joins us to chat about trekking through the Himalayas in search of the Yeti, hunting for Canada’s Ogo Pogo, the bizarre apocalyptic lore of Denver International Airport, and the wild world of conspiracy theories from his tour Mugwuffin.
• Bigfoot & Finding Your Tribe: Cryptozoology researchers Ryan 'RPG' Golembeske and Daniel Lee Barnett break down the emotional reality of Sasquatch investigations, the psychological impact of seeing the impossible, and why the cryptid community is all about community.
• HENGE’s Cosmic Transmissions: Extraterrestrial frontman Zpor details how the band engineers 75-minute sonic frequencies to dispel global sadness, his multi-billion-year history across clone bodies, and an astral connection forged at a Wiltshire Neolithic site.
• Hand-Sculpted Monsters with Mike Strick: Artist Mike Strick unboxes his incredible cryptid blind boxes, discussing ancient fossil discoveries in Swindon, the creation of the bootilshous lion, and a surprise appearance from the Enfield Poltergeist.

Win Signed Tarot Cards:

Every guest in this episode drew and signed a card from our Major Arcana tarot deck. Follow us on Instagram @Wyrd_Wessex for details on how to win these one-of-a-kind festival pieces!

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? Send your encounter to: wyrdwessex@pm.me

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

Intro music by Antipodean Writer: Full of Soul - Neon Waves Extended - Remix

Outro music by Colt Fingaz: Ding Ding Dong

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.