One of my favorite (er, favourite) bands is Shriekback, who composed the theme song for my podcast Squaring the Strange (which you have subscribed to, right?). I'm delighted to announce that their new album is out titled Some Kinds of Light. It's now available on...
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Squaring the Strange #122: Literary Hoaxes
The new episode of Squaring the Strange is about literary hoaxes! I discuss some "misery memoirs," stories of victims triumphing over incredible hardships (Spoiler: "Go Ask Alice" was fiction). Celestia discusses newspaper reports of horny bat-people on the moon, and...
Squaring the Strange # 110: The Head Show
The new episode of Squaring the Strange is out, it's "The Head Show!" It's all about heads--too many and too few. Folklore about multi-headed or headless monsters, multi-headed people throughout history, beheadings, experiments on heads, and shrunken heads. Oh, and...
Squaring the Strange #106: Leo Igwe on Modern Witchcraft Accusations
Human rights advocate Dr. Leo Igwe joins us to discuss the dangers posed by so-called "witch hunters" in his home nation of Nigeria and other parts of Africa today. He discusses the entrenched nature of magical beliefs in the region, as well as the complicated power...
Squaring the Strange #107: Crystal Skullduggery
For those who missed it: The recent episode of Squaring the Strange is out! In this episode we talk about caricature and mysterious crystal skulls. Can we trust what Dan Ayrkroyd tells us on his fancy vodka bottle? Are there really thirteen of these ancient and...
Squaring the Strange #108: The Dangers and Consequences of Ghost Hunting
For those who missed it, on the new episode of Squaring the Strange, we discuss the darker side of ghost hunting. Not a demonic dark side, but instead real-world harms and consequences. Things like trespassing dangers, costs to historical sites and organizations, loss...
Squaring the Strange Ep. 107: Crystal Skullduggery
The new episode of Squaring the Strange is out! In this episode we talk about caricature and mysterious crystal skulls. Can we trust what Dan Ayrkroyd tells us on his fancy vodka bottle? Are there really thirteen of these ancient and powerful relics? What is the Skull...
Squaring the Strange #102: Alienstock, Joker Fears, Homicidal Dwarves, and the Ica Stones
In case you missed it, our recent episode of Squaring the Strange has all sorts of weirdness! From Celestia: Ben recounts his latest TV appearance and chupacabra follow-up. The AlienStock / Storm Area 51 thing happened, or tried to happen. And two movies...
Squaring the Strange: (Real) Diseases and (Fake) Diplomas
The new episode of Squaring the Strange is out! First we talk with Dr. Hans House about infectious diseases (flu, ebola, measles, etc.), as well as how to deal with vaccine deniers. Then we're joined by Kenny Biddle to talk about faked credentials, and I...
Squaring the Strange: Bigfoot Conferences and Butt Prints
For those who didn't see it, a recent episode of Squaring the Strange featured special guest Matt Crowley and I talk about our experience at Bigfoot conferences, the rise and fall of "Bigfoot's Butt Print" evidence, and why Matt decided that the credibility of...