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

    4 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Road Ghosts, Phantom Monks, UFO Sightings & Time Slips

    13 JAN

    Road Ghosts, Phantom Monks, UFO Sightings & Time Slips

    First epsiode of the year! An enthralling exploration into the eerie world of Road Ghosts, phantom monks, UFO sightings, and other bizarre phenomena! Hosted by Caroline McKendrick Gibson and presented by Kristian Lander, this presentation delves into chilling urban legends and first hand accounts from Nottinghamshire and beyond. From vanishing hitchhikers and spectral figures on foggy roads to haunted villages like Linby (the "Village of the Fortean") with its tales of Spring Heeled Jack's ghost, time slips, and massive UFOs, and a floating brain! Kristian shares a collection of stories tied to history, folklore, and the supernatural. Discover haunted churches, floating apparitions, and even a classic phantom hitchhiker encounter recounted by a taxi driver. Perfect for fans of the paranormal—whether you're a skeptic or believer, these tales will send shivers down your spine!Originally presented as "Road Ghost Monks UFO and Other Weird Things." Subscribe to ASSAP for more webinars on anomalous phenomena, ghosts, and Forteana.---00:00:00 - Introduction to Road Ghosts and Urban Legends00:01:14 - The Trope of Vanishing Hitchhikers and Global Variants00:02:19 - Haunted Roads: Apparitions, Invisible Forces, and Tragic Spirits00:02:49 - The Black Monk of Saint Peter's Church, Ferguson Priory00:03:54 - Reverend Overton's 1971 Christmas Day Encounter00:05:03 - Driver's Collision with a Phantom Monk in Ferguson00:05:44 - Personal Overheard Ghost Story in a Ferguson Pub00:07:03 - The Floating Woman of Nuttall Road (1964 Sighting)00:09:52 - Introduction to Limby Lane: The "Village of the Fortean"00:10:44 - Limby's History: Domesday Book, Coal Mining, and the Maypole00:11:50 - The Limby Docks and WWII Bombing Anecdote00:14:22 - The Ghost of Spring Heeled Jack Sighted by Miners00:17:30 - Origin of Pancakes in Limby and Viking Invasion Tale00:18:03 - The Wolf Tree and Judgment Cross Legends00:22:28 - UFO Photograph and Sightings in Limby Fields00:25:27 - Time Slips: Miners' Encounters and Lord Byron Apparition00:26:01 - Cavalier Soldiers Time Slip Account00:28:15 - Massive UFO Over Wiggy Road and Silent Bus-Sized Object00:30:10 - Mysterious Orb Photograph in Limby Field00:32:33 - Taxi Driver's Black Figure Road Ghost Story00:33:28 - Taxi Driver's Phantom Hitchhiker Encounter00:35:27 - Tales from the Great North Road: Phantom Coaches and Highwaymen00:38:07 - The Brave Boyfriend's Death Urban Myth Variants00:39:55 - Swift Nick (John Nevison) and the Legendary Ride00:41:43 - Haunted Stops Along the Great North Road (e.g., Old Bell Hotel)00:43:49 - Scooby Double Murder Replay and Gibbet Hill00:45:39 - RAF Newton Ghost Airman and Other Road Hauntings00:47:27 - Anniversary Haunting on the A52 and Highwaymen Ghosts00:48:11 - Closing Remarks and Social Links00:48:42 - Q&A: Why Similar Experiences? Cultural Zeitgeist and Time Slips00:52:17 - More on Time Slips vs. Apparitions00:55:25 - Discussion on the Mysterious "floating Brain stem" PhotoDive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP🔔 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#Paranorma #ASSAP #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostStories #ASSAPWebinars🎙️ Hosted by: @KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member www.ASSAP.ac.uk

    1h 13m

  8. 10 JAN · BONUS

    Watch-A-Along Spotify Wrapped 2025 Seriously Strange

    We open our Spotify Wrapped Live as a watch-a-along revealing Seriously Strange is in the top 15% of Videos of Spotify! And much, much more! Thank you so very much! Andy McGrath coming again soon! Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson #spotifywrapped #spotify #podcast #paranormal #celebration

    5 min
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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
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
  • Show Website
    Seriously Strange