Seriously Strange

Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
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ASSAP has hosted weekly webinars since 2020 with leading experts on the unexplained. Now as a podcast, we explore paranormal phenomena, PSI, cryptids, Earth mysteries, Fortean events and UFOlogy through presentations, candid conversations and live Q&A. ASSAP is a scientifically oriented educational charity dedicated to the open-minded study of anomalous phenomena through research, investigations and training. Curious but serious? Join us as we explore the unexplained — without the hype. https://www.ASSAP.ac.uk

  1. 2d ago

    Halloween on Location Ples Teg Castle insight and live at secret location

    Sheena Aspinall Young and Roy Wilcock ASSAP's Secretary and Investigations Officer take the stage to lead an evening of something of a different flow. We visit Ples Teg, a Jacobian Mansion built in 1610. Witnessed changes, war, restoration and hauntings! We then move into personal and first-hand accounts of high strangeness Recorded live Dive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP! 👻✨ Guest Sheena Aspinall Young Guest Roy Wilcock ASSAPs Secretary and Investigations Officer recorded live from a secret location. Presenter Kristian Lander

    Halloween on Location Ples Teg Castle insight and live at secret location

  2. 6d ago

    Are Your Memories Real? Screen Memory and Perception filters with Dave Hodrien

    For a deep dive into two of the most fascinating and recurring elements found across anomalous encounters: screen memory and the perception filter. We are joined by Dave Hodrien — Chairman & Lead Investigator of the Birmingham UFO Group (BUFOG) Dave has personally investigated hundreds of UFO/UAP cases and over 100 contactee/experiencer reports in the UK and internationally. In this raw, in-depth conversation he focuses on how the “perception filter” appears to alter or block what witnesses actually see and how “screen memories” (false or overlaid memories such as owls, deer, military personnel, or mundane objects) are reported in so many close-encounter and contact cases. We explore: Real examples from Dave’s confidential case files and well-known reputed contactee accountsHow these mechanisms may be deliberately induced or naturally triggeredThe implications for understanding the contact phenomenon and why so many experiences feel “hidden” or dream-likeWhy the contact aspect of ufology deserves far more serious attention than it usually receivesWhether you’re an experiencer yourself, a researcher, or simply UFO-curious, this is one of the clearest and most evidence-based discussions you’ll hear on these overlooked but critically important topics. Guest BioDave Hodrien has been investigating UFOs and contact experiences since 2007. As BUFOG Chairman he runs one of the UK’s most active research groups, provides confidential support to contactees, writes regularly for UFO Truth Magazine, and has spoken at numerous conferences worldwide. LinksBirmingham UFO Group (BUFOG) official site & full case archive:https://www.bufog.com Dave’s work & contact cases are also featured on the BUFOG site under the Investigations section. If you’ve had a contact or anomalous experience and would like support, BUFOG offers confidential help — details on their site. Drop your thoughts in the comments — have you ever experienced a screen memory or perception filter? Did something feel “edited” or replaced in your recall? 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 📲 Share with fellow experiencers & researchers #UFO #UAP #ScreenMemory #PerceptionFilter #Contactee #AlienAbduction #BUFOG #DaveHodrien #CloseEncounters #Extraterrestrial #UFOInvestigation #Experiencer #Ufology #DisclosureDay ubscribe to our channel for more paranormal webinars, UFO discussions, and exclusive content from ASSAP (Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena). Like, comment, and share your own experiences below – have you ever questioned a "memory" that felt off?Watch now and question everything! 👽🧠🔔 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 #HauntedHistories #UFOSightings #GhostStories #ASSAPWebinars🎙️ Hosted by: @KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded Live:🌐 Learn More and become an ASSAP Member £20 a year: www.ASSAP.ac.uk#UFO #UAP #ScreenMemory #AlienAbduction #DaveHodrien #BUFOG #Ufology #Paranormal #Extraterrestrial #MentalPerception #PerceptionFilter #AlienEncounter #Disclosure #Consciousness #MindControl #Interdimensional #AbductionStories #UFOInvestigator #ParanormalPodcast #BehindTheMask

    Are Your Memories Real? Screen Memory and Perception filters with Dave Hodrien

  3. Oct 20

    Is Lancashire the last home of the Boggarts? feat Zowie Swann

    Old Hobbs' Bairns: Lancashire Boggarts with Zowie Swann What happens when you mix local folklore, ancient burial cairns, shape-shifting entities, and modern motorway hauntings? In this episode of Seriously Strange, host Kristian Lander sits down with featured guest Zowie Swann of the Fylde Folklore Society for a captivating look at "boggart-dom" in Lancashire. From the etymology of the word and Edwin Waugh's 19th-century accounts to misbehaving donkeys, sea serpents, and Zowie's own bone-chilling personal encounter with a mysterious figure running alongside the M55, this is a masterclass in regional British weirdness. Dive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP! 👻✨ Hosted by: Kristian Lander Featured Guest: Zowie Swann 🌐 Join & Learn More ASSAP Membership: https://www.assap.ac.uk X / Twitter: @ASSAParanormal Facebook : ASSAP / ASSAP British UFOlogy Review Insta: @ASSAP_Paranormal / Threads @ASSAP_Paranormal

    Is Lancashire the last home of the Boggarts? feat Zowie Swann

  4. Oct 16

    The Magician's Dilemma: Magic, Mentalism and Parapsychology (feat. Loyd Auerbach)

    Magic, mentalism, and parapsychology have been tangled in conflict and collaboration for more than a century. In this episode of Seriously Strange, featured guest Loyd Auerbach unpacks that complex history from the inside. He traces how Spiritualism, early psychical research, and stage magic rose together in the late 1800s, how mentalists built careers on apparent clairvoyance while relying on cold reading and misdirection, and how séance practitioners borrowed conjuring techniques to strengthen the illusion. He also confronts the practical question every investigator still faces: do magicians help or hinder research, fraud detection, and public understanding of the paranormal? Auerbach brings rare dual expertise. He holds an MSc in parapsychology, directs the Office of Paranormal Investigations, and serves as president of the Rhine Research Center board. He is also a professional mentalist and past president of the Psychic Entertainers Association. His books include ESP, Hauntings, and Poltergeists, Mind Over Matter, Psychic Dreaming, and ESP Wars: East and West.A deep look at the strange overlap between performance and the paranormal. Search “Seriously Strange” for more episodes. Hosted by Kristian Lander. Guest is Loyd Auerbach #LoydAuerbach #Parapsychology #Mentalism #Magic #ASSAP #SeriouslyStrange #PsychicalResearch #ProfessorParanormal

    The Magician's Dilemma: Magic, Mentalism and Parapsychology (feat. Loyd Auerbach)

  5. Sep 23 ·  Bonus

    BONUS Dr Paul Lee UK Haunted Hotels, Archives and Mental Wellbeing

    Prolific Fortean writer, Nuclear physicist and author is our guest Dr Paul Lee shares a powerful conversation during a time of personal challenge. After expressing his situation, Pauls wife has very recently passed away in August 2026, now finds himself in a difficult mental space, facing countless letters and financial stress. I asked the question, "How can I help?", "How can ASSAP help?" Together, we forged the idea of a special presentation, this one. Exploring his passions of UK Haunted Hotels, Pauls has several well-regarded published books, ideal for the paranormal traveller and dark tourist. Great gift idea! The Ghosts of King's Lynn and West Norfolk with foreword by The Ghost Clubs Alan Murdiehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghosts-Kings-Lynn-West-Norfolk/dp/B0CJ43R7G6 UK Haunted Hospitality Volume 1: Pubs and Clubs https://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-Haunted-Hospitality-Pubs-Clubs/dp/B0CJ4CR1DC UK Haunted Hospitality Volume 2: Hotels and other accommodation https://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-Haunted-Hospitality-Hotels-accommodation/dp/B0DDWYFQCD/ UK Haunted Hospitality Volume 3: Eateries https://www.amazon.co.uk/UK-Haunted-Hospitality-3-Eateries/dp/B0FV2YCT8R A great aspect of Pauls work, he has kept the updates rolling to each of his books on his website www.paullee.com If a holiday or trip is on your mind, please visit Pauls Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UKHauntedHotels Paul has an affliate link for each hotel to Expedia so they give him a little kickback for each booking. Read the write ups, stay somewhere with a history of strange history. Let's give Paul a lift up and chin up during this challenging time. Kristian Lander Association of the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena.

    BONUS Dr Paul Lee UK Haunted Hotels, Archives and Mental Wellbeing

  6. Sep 22

    Ghosts in the Halls and Hides of Samlesbury Hall

    Join actress and resident guide Joanna Walpole for an authoritative presentation on the history and reported anomalies of Samlesbury Hall.Drawing on her extensive background as a former guide at Chingle Hall, Joanna offers an expert perspective on the location's documented past, centuries of turmoil, historical events and enduring variety of paranormal occurrences. Dive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP! 👻✨🔔 Subscribe for regular webinars and podcasts!Like 👍, comment 💬, and share your own eerie experiences in the comments.🌐 Join & Learn MoreBecome an ASSAP Member: https://www.assap.ac.uk🎙️ Listen on the GoAudio Podcasts: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music and moreVideo: Youtube | Spotify | Rumble | OdyseeSearch "Seriously Strange"📱 Connect With UsX / Twitter: @ASSAParanormalFacebook Group: ASSAP Group Facebook: ASSAP British UFOlogy GroupInstagram and Threads: ASSAP_Paranormal🗣️ Hosted by: @KristianLander📅 Recorded Live#ASSAPWebinars #SamlesburyHall #BritishGhosts #Ukparanormal #ghoststories #history #reformationGuest Joanna Walpole Guest Kristian Lander

    Ghosts in the Halls and Hides of Samlesbury Hall

  7. Sep 19 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Tottenham Marshes Liminal echoes of N17 London

    Film continuity producer and lecturer Gladys San Juan returns with a new chapter exploring the high strangeness of London's liminal spaces. Tottenham Marshes are fertile ground for the unusual. Gladys is taking High Strangeness in the UK in the direction of Liminal Archives, a special edition limited series presented by ASSAP. Written and narrated by Gladys San Juan. Produced and arranged by Kristian Lander. Distributed by ASSAP Media and Publications http://www.ASSAP.ac.uk http://www.KristianLander.com

    BONUS: Tottenham Marshes Liminal echoes of N17 London

  8. Sep 15

    Are Ghosts an echo of cultural trauma?

    Historical ghost stories in the United Kingdom act as a cultural "scar" or a faded mythic memory on the landscape. Rather than necessarily proving the existence of restless spirits, these legends represent a folkloric response to past violations of social consensus, cultural stress, or shared national traumas- such as armed conflict, religious upheavals, or severe social inequality. Written by Guest Robert Moore and Presented by Guest Kristian Lander Thought provoking http://www.ASSAP.ac.uk Spotify | Youtube | Apple Podcasts and across the podcast sphere as Seriously Strange.

    Are Ghosts an echo of cultural trauma?
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ASSAP has hosted weekly webinars since 2020 with leading experts on the unexplained. Now as a podcast, we explore paranormal phenomena, PSI, cryptids, Earth mysteries, Fortean events and UFOlogy through presentations, candid conversations and live Q&A. ASSAP is a scientifically oriented educational charity dedicated to the open-minded study of anomalous phenomena through research, investigations and training. Curious but serious? Join us as we explore the unexplained — without the hype. https://www.ASSAP.ac.uk

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  • Creator
    Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
  • Show Website
    Seriously Strange

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