Seriously Strange

Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena

Since 2020, ASSAP has been hosting weekly Webinars, guested by a who is who of the study of the anomalous. Exploring the Paranormal, Supernatural, Cryptids, PSI, Earth Mysteries, Fortean phenomena and UFOlogy. A presentation, conversation and live Q&A. The demand to explore podcast content has been answered. ASSAP is a scientifically orientated educational and research charity and learned society dedicated to a better understanding of anomalous phenomena. In addition to education, we carry out investigations, training, and research. Produce publications and more. https://www.ASSAP.ac.uk

  1. Ghosts, Green Phantoms & the Death Flash: Richard Felix Live

    4 DAYS AGO

    Ghosts, Green Phantoms & the Death Flash: Richard Felix Live

    Join legendary paranormal historian Richard Felix (Most Haunted veteran & owner of the haunted Derby Gaol) in this special ASSAP live panel event! Richard shares never-before-heard insights on ghosts, the "death flash" energy surge at death, silica/stone tape theory, crisis apparitions, green ghosts from childhood terror, headless horsemen folklore, phantom hitchhikers, tulpa creation, and why Most Haunted-style TV may have be changing forever. A stellar expert panel fires thoughtful questions at him: Dr Mike Benbough-Jackson (historian of the weird & supernatural, Liverpool John Moores University) Kate Ray ("HareGirl" – folklore, faeries & cryptids expert, Hare in the Hawthorn YouTube/podcast) Prof Rob Gandy (paranormal & folklore researcher, Liverpool John Moores University) Kristian Lander (ASSAP Paranormal Webinars host & Seriously Strange producer, Phenomenal Nottingham) Topics range from: What children really see as "imaginary friends" • projector/receiver model of apparitions • electronic interference with spirit signals • future of paranormal television • and much more.A warm, deep, evidence-curious discussion from one of the UK's most experienced ghost investigators.Perfect for fans of Most Haunted, stone tape theory, crisis apparitions, folklore ghosts, and serious paranormal research. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly webinars and podcasts!Like 👍, comment 💬, and share your own eerie experiences—what's your strangest story?🌐 Learn more at www.ASSAP.ac.uk🎙️ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Audible | And more!📺 Watch on: YouTube (@assapwebinars) | Rumble | OdyseeDirect YouTube Link: youtube.com/@assapwebinars📱 Follow us for updates:Facebook: ASSAP GroupX/Twitter: @ASSAParanormalBritish UFOlogy (FB): ASSAP British UFOlogy Group#ASSAPWebinars #paranormal 🎙️ Hosted by: @KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member £20 a year: www.ASSAP.ac.uk

    1h 36m
  2. The Lady In The Bay Windows Returns

    3 MAR

    The Lady In The Bay Windows Returns

    Join hosts Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson in this riveting, unfiltered conversation with William C. Grave, author of the Amazon #1 bestselling series The Lady in the Bay Window. For over 21 years, William has lived in a seemingly ordinary Sheffield home that's anything but—plagued by shadow figures lurking in the halls, mysteriously apporting American coins (including one thrown at him in the shower!), intense poltergeist phenomena like flipping keys and crashing sounds with no source, trickster activity that builds to "weeks of madness," and chilling sightings of an elderly lady with short grey permed hair, a dark cardigan, and a piercing stare that has converted even the most skeptical friends and visitors. From his debut book, which raised nearly £50,000 for Cavendish Cancer Care in honor of his mother's battle, to the highly anticipated sequel that knocked the first off Amazon's paranormal charts, William shares raw, chronological true stories of inexplicable events: xylophone melodies from empty wardrobes, male smoker's coughs in empty rooms, growling at the bed's end, and a medium's revelation of a "vortex" or portal allowing spirits to pass through between 1-3 AM. Plus, hear about multi-witness poltergeist outbreaks, environmental anomalies like pressure fluctuations and radiation drops, and eerie neighborhood correlations where activity "jumps" between houses. With a touring stage show Beyond the Bay Window and a new podcast launching soon, William's journey blends skepticism, logic, and undeniable evidence—perfect for believers, skeptics, and anyone intrigued by the unknown. Recorded live at the ASAP (Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena) webinar on February 26, 2026, this episode dives into patterns of hauntings, potential interdimensional theories, and real investigations with mediums and paranormal teams. If you've experienced the unexplained or love true ghost stories, this is a must-watch! Don't miss insights on RSPK (recurrent spontaneous psychokinesis), historical research tying the lady to past residents like Mrs. Tompkins or Nielsen, and tips on documenting anomalies with tools like Govee sensors and radiation detectors. Subscribe for more Seriously Strange discussions, hit like if this gave you chills, and comment your own paranormal experiences below! Books available on Amazon: The Lady in the Bay Window (Book 1 & 2) in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook (narrated by William himself). Follow William on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) @TheLadyInTheBayWindow. #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedHouse #TrueGhostStories

    1h 38m
  3. Whistle-Stop Tour of Haunted Somerset – Ghost Stories & Eerie Encounters

    25 FEB

    Whistle-Stop Tour of Haunted Somerset – Ghost Stories & Eerie Encounters

    Our guest is Caroline McKendrick Gibson, a passionate paranormal researcher, historical writer, podcast host (Seriously Strange), and regular BBC Radio Sounds contributor (Spooky Somerset), Haunted Magazine contributor on this captivating whistle-stop tour of Haunted Somerset! In this atmospheric presentation, Caroline guides you through the misty moors, ancient abbeys, crumbling castles, and fog-shrouded levels of one of Britain's most haunted counties. Feel the chills as she brings to life: The silent Black Monk eternally guarding sacred relics at Taunton CastleThe thunderous, invisible Phantom Coach galloping across Cadbury Castle (possible site of Camelot!)The sorrowful Lady of Orchardleigh – the tragic bride lost in the mistFace-blanked nurses and screams echoing through the ruins of Barrow Gurney HospitalThe gentle, lost little boy ghost wandering Shepton Mallet Prison's dark corridorsHooded monks still praying at mystical Glastonbury AbbeyThe doomed diver's spirit in the eerie depths of Wookey Hole Caves (alongside the legendary Witch turned to stone!)Angry apparitions at Dead Woman's Ditch on the Quantock HillsPhantom station masters, marsh walkers, mist riders, and so much more...Weaving folklore, history, personal experiences (including her own eerie encounters), and touching rural traditions into an immersive, storytelling journey. Perfect for fans of British ghost lore, true paranormal tales, dark history, and atmospheric spooky storytelling. Whether you're planning a haunted road trip through Somerset, love Glastonbury's mystical vibes, or just crave a good old-fashioned ghost story on a dark night — this is for you! Facebook: ASSAP GroupX/Twitter: @ASSAParanormalBritish UFOlogy (FB): ASSAP British UFOlogy GroupInstagram @ASSAP_Paranormal #Paranormal #HauntedHistories #GhostStories #ASSAPWebinars🎙️ Hosted by: KristianLander @DefineKristian on X.com and riding shotgun film producer Gladys San Juan 📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member www.ASSAP.ac.uk Timestamps / Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to Caroline Somerset00:49 – Caroline’s background & introduction02:13 – Welcome to Haunted Somerset – a misty tour begins03:11 – The atmosphere of the Somerset Levels04:36 – Why ghost stories matter (they’re about the living)05:03 – Taunton Castle – The Black Monk07:56 – Judge Jeffreys & the Bloody Assizes (brief mention)08:27 – Cadbury Castle – The Phantom Coach of Camelot10:51 – Orchardleigh – The Sorrowful Bride in the Lake12:58 – Barrow Gurney Hospital – Screams, faceless nurses & hooded figures16:57 – Dunster Castle – The Green Man, Roundhead Soldier & sorrowful lady19:32 – Bishop’s Lydeard – The Phantom Station Master21:57 – Devil’s Whispering Well near Lydeard23:53 – Quantock Hills – Dead Woman’s Ditch & the angry Grey Lady27:02 – Shepton Mallet Prison – The little lost boy ghost30:35 – Glastonbury Abbey – Monks who never left32:31 – Wookey Hole Caves – The doomed diver & the Witch turned to stone36:57 – Somerset folklore traditions (Corpse Roads, death moths, knocking on windows)38:16 – The Somerset Levels – Marsh Walkers & the Mist Rider40:22 – Final thoughts – Ghosts as memories & stories that refuse to fade42:59 – Thank you & closing43:23 – Q&A begins – Caroline’s life in Somerset, Punkie Night, Vaseline, scrumpy49:13 – Audience questions – Cheddar Gorge & Wookey Hole, Lady in the Lake inspiration53:29 – Camelot location thoughts54:32 – Roman soldier sightings & personal experiences57:13 – Barrow Gurney personal encounter tease

    58 min
  4. ASSAP Recent Recap - Our launch

    12 FEB · BONUS

    ASSAP Recent Recap - Our launch

    Dropping NEW into your podcast player, ASSAP's Recap - reflecting on the recent months' Seriously Strange Episodes / Paranormal Webinars in a bite size report! Our first pilot, and we need a name! Presented by ASSAP Member Alice M who steps up to cast commentary, with some clips and more. Kristian Lander - Road Ghosts, UAP and other weird stuff at the side of the road Marcus Lowth - The Crossover Project Andy Guy - Woodchester Mansion Prof Cal Cooper - The Growth of Parapsychology in the UK. Producer: Kristian Lander www.KristianLander.com The BIG Conference is coming in August, at the University of Worcester! Weekender of the 23-24th details www.ASSAP.ac.uk Music: 9. Minimalist (Neutral Focus) [Cinematic Underscore Loops - The Core Collection] Produced by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13593-9-minimalist-neutral-focus-cinematic-underscore-loops-the-core-collection

    12 min
  5. Australia Upclose and Haunted with Cat Ward

    10 FEB

    Australia Upclose and Haunted with Cat Ward

    Dive into the chilling true stories from one of #Australia's most notoriously haunted sites: J Ward in Ararat, Victoria — once a goldfields prison, later the infamous ward for the criminally insane at Ararat Lunatic Asylum (Aradale). Known for its dark history of executions, mistreatment, and restless spirits, J Ward is widely regarded as one of the country's most haunted locations, with reports of apparitions, physical interactions, unexplained voices, and eerie presences that linger in its bluestone walls.In this gripping episode of #SeriouslyStrange, #paranormal researcher and investigator Cat Ward shares her personal experiences after living in a haunted hotel tied to these asylums for 4 years. Hear firsthand accounts of strange encounters, shadowy figures, unexplained phenomena, and what it was like to live amid the echoes of Australia's troubled mental health past.Hosted by #KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson, who bring their expertise to unpack these eerie tales with open-minded curiosity and critical discussion.Don't miss the Seriously Strange Conference August 2026!BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE — join us for a weekend of lectures, workshops, field reports, and networking on ghosts, UAP, cryptozoology, poltergeists, and more.21–23 August 2026 | University of Worcester, UKSecure your ticket today!🔔 Subscribe for weekly paranormal webinars and podcasts — new Seriously Strange episodes drop regularly!👍 Like, 💬 comment your own strangest paranormal encounter below (what's your most eerie experience?), and share this episode with fellow ghost hunters!🌐 Learn more, become an ASSAP member, and access our full archive:www.ASSAP.ac.uk🎙️ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Audible | and more!📺 Watch on: YouTube (@assapwebinars) | Rumble | OdyseeDirect YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@assapwebinars📱 Follow for updates:Facebook: ASSAP GroupX/Twitter: @ASSAParanormalBritish UFOlogy (FB): ASSAP British UFOlogy Group#Paranormal #HauntedHistories #GhostStories #AustraliaHaunted #JWard #AradaleAsylum #CriminallyInsane #ASSAPWebinars #SeriouslyStrange #DownUnderParanormal #LivingHaunted🎙️ Hosted by: Kristian Lander (@KristianLander) and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded live🌐 Join ASSAP and support scientific paranormal research: www.ASSAP.ac.uk

    1h 43m
  6. Is Parapsychology Finally Going Mainstream? The Rise of Academic Programs in 2026 | Prof Cal Cooper

    3 FEB

    Is Parapsychology Finally Going Mainstream? The Rise of Academic Programs in 2026 | Prof Cal Cooper

    An enlightening interview with Prof. Cal Cooper, a leading psychologist and parapsychology expert, as he delves into the fascinating world of parapsychology education in the UK and beyond. From the origins of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) in 1882 at Trinity College, Cambridge, to modern PhD programs and research grants, Prof. Cooper shares a comprehensive history and current landscape of studying psychic phenomena, remote viewing, survival of death, and anomalous experiences. Discover how universities like the University of Northampton (celebrating 30 years of parapsychology modules), University of Edinburgh, and others are pioneering undergraduate modules, Master's concentrations, and PhDs in parapsychology. Learn about key figures like J.B. Rhine, Robert Morris, and Alan Gauld, and explore practical applications of PSI in business, military, and more. Prof. Cooper also discusses funding opportunities, including up to £60,000 in SPR grants for survival research, and tips for aspiring students on part-time studies, online courses, and avoiding scam diplomas. Parapsychology Education Whether you're a skeptic, researcher, or enthusiast interested in #ESP, #hauntings, #mediumship, or #consciousness studies, this 2026 transcript-based discussion offers rigorous insights into academic parapsychology. Perfect for #psychology students, #paranormal investigators, and anyone curious about the science behind the supernatural. PhD in Parapsychology, UK Universities 2026 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to Prof. Cal Cooper 05:00 - History of Parapsychology in the UK 15:00 - Key Universities and Programs 30:00 - PhD Family Tree and Research Projects 45:00 - Global Connections and Funding 55:00 - Q&A on Careers and Studies Subscribe for more interviews on parapsychology, psychic research, and anomalous psychology! Like, comment your thoughts on PSI applications, and share with fellow seekers. #Parapsychology #PsychicResearch #AcademicParanormal #CalCooper #ParanormalEducation🔔 Subscribe for weekly webinars and podcasts!Like 👍, comment 💬, and share your own eerie experiences—what's your strangest story?🌐 Learn more at www.ASSAP.ac.ukSeriously Strange / ASSAP Paranormal Webinars🎙️ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Audible | And more!📺 Watch on: YouTube (@assapwebinars) | Rumble | OdyseeDirect YouTube Link: youtube.com/@assapwebinars📱 Follow us for updates:Facebook: #ASSAP GroupX/Twitter: @ASSAParanormalBritish UFOlogy (FB): ASSAP British UFOlogy Group#Paranormal #ASSAPWebinars🎙️ Hosted by: @KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member www.ASSAP.ac.uk

    1h 22m
  7. Why Britain's Most Haunted Ruin Never Sleeps Inside the Woodchester Mansion with Andy Guy

    27 JAN

    Why Britain's Most Haunted Ruin Never Sleeps Inside the Woodchester Mansion with Andy Guy

    The chilling secrets of Woodchester Mansion — Britain's most haunted unfinished Gothic masterpiece — in this gripping deep-dive with paranormal investigator Andy Guy (SCIRE Tech) and hosts Kristian Lander & Mike Benbough-Jackson.Why is an empty, never-completed Victorian mansion one of the UK's most active paranormal sites? Andy reveals 5,000 years of layered history — from Neolithic barrows and Roman villas, through medieval huntsmen and Civil War cavalry, to drowned WWII soldiers, tragic monks, duels, and a Catholic dream that died mid-construction.Hear exclusive unreleased audio: massive unexplained bangs, howling cries of pain, intelligent device responses in the cellar, dragging footsteps with no source, and Andy's own experiments recreating monk apparitions and era-specific music triggers.From phantom horsemen and a somersaulting Gollum-like entity, to a woman staring from impossible windows, shadowy American servicemen, and #poltergeist stones — residual energy, intelligent interaction, and environmental data-logging all in one extraordinary location.A must-watch for anyone fascinated by multi-layered hauntings, custom paranormal tech, and why history refuses to stay buried.Guest: Andy Guy – www.sciretech.co.ukHosts: Kristian Lander & Mike Benbough-JacksonRecorded live for #ASSAP #Paranormal Webinars LIVE and adapted for Seriously Strange🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the strange & anomalous👍 Like | 💬 Comment your own Woodchester or crossover experiences below📲 Share with anyone obsessed with the unexplained!🌐 Learn more & join ASSAP: https://www.ASSAP.ac.uk📲Watch on Youtube/Spotify/Rumble/Odyesse 🎙️ Listen on Spotify/Apple/Amazon Music: search "Seriously Strange ASSAP"📺 Full playlist: @assapwebinars#WoodchesterMansion #HauntedMansion #Paranormal #GhostHunt #UKHauntings #SeriouslyStrange #AndyGuy

    1h 16m
  8. The Crossover: Are All Paranormal Phenomena Connected? – Marcus Lowth

    20 JAN

    The Crossover: Are All Paranormal Phenomena Connected? – Marcus Lowth

    Paranormal researcher & writer Marcus Lowth (UFO Insight, co-host of The Anomaly Project) joins Kristian Lander & Caroline McKendrick Gibson for a gripping exploration of "the crossover" — the idea that UFOs, alien abductions, poltergeists, cryptids, shadow people, portals and high-strangeness locations may all emerge from the same underlying mechanism or intelligence. From EM-sensitive hotspots and sulphur odours to personal time slips, grief-triggered activity, trickster entities and consciousness as the key interface — Marcus blends research, historical cases and his own unsettling experiences into one unifying (and provocative) framework. Whether you lean toward interdimensional tricksters, portal theories or consciousness-driven manifestations, this episode will leave you questioning where one phenomenon ends and another begins. Guest: Marcus LowthPodcast: Seriously Strange / ASSAP Paranormal WebinarsOriginally recorded live 🔔 Follow for weekly episodes on the unexplained🌐 assap.ac.uk | YouTube: @assapwebinars

    1h 18m
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Since 2020, ASSAP has been hosting weekly Webinars, guested by a who is who of the study of the anomalous. Exploring the Paranormal, Supernatural, Cryptids, PSI, Earth Mysteries, Fortean phenomena and UFOlogy. A presentation, conversation and live Q&A. The demand to explore podcast content has been answered. ASSAP is a scientifically orientated educational and research charity and learned society dedicated to a better understanding of anomalous phenomena. In addition to education, we carry out investigations, training, and research. Produce publications and more. https://www.ASSAP.ac.uk

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  • Creator
    Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
  • Show Website
    Seriously Strange