Seriously Strange

Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena

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

    Have We Been Here Before? What Past Lives Teach Us

    Our Featured guest Paul Goddard takes us through his path from aspiring DJ and paranormal investigator to past-life regression therapist. He describes a clear apparition he witnessed at 5 a.m. in a Gloucester shop, how watching his father use hypnosis during illness changed his direction, and the Jenny Cockell case that softened his earlier resistance to reincarnation. The episode explores practical and ethical approaches to hypnotic regression — guiding rather than leading, handling strong emotional responses, the value of recording every session, and making space for healing. Paul shares several of his most compelling client experiences, including a First World War pilot and an early-nineteenth-century explorer’s daughter, while remaining open to different explanations for the memories that surface. A grounded, reflective conversation for anyone interested in past lives, hypnosis, or the boundary between the paranormal and personal transformation. 🔔 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 & Dr Mike Benbough-Jackson📅 Recorded Live Featured guest is Paul Goddard www.paulgoddardnlp.com

    Have We Been Here Before? What Past Lives Teach Us

  2. Aug 4

    The Sunderland Poltergeist - Knocks, Heavenly Music & a Voice Claiming to Be Jesus

    In 1840, twelve-year-old Mary Jobson lay ill in a Sunderland tenement when the knocks began — always three times. Then a voice claiming to be Jesus started speaking from her bedside. Documented in detail by respected physician Dr William Reid Clanny, this is one of the strangest and least-known poltergeist cases of the 19th century. Heavenly music, family secrets revealed, a miraculous recovery… and the shadow of the cholera epidemic that first hit Britain in Sunderland. Our featured guest is Historian Stephen Miller of The Poltergeist Project, he tells the full story.

    The Sunderland Poltergeist - Knocks, Heavenly Music & a Voice Claiming to Be Jesus

  3. Jul 28

    The BEM Controversy: Why Precognition Research Failed | Prof Chris French

    In this episode, Professor Chris French joins us for a deep dive into the famous Daryl Bem "Feeling the Future" controversy and what it reveals about science, psychology, and parapsychology.Chris unpacks the original claims of precognition, the failed replication attempts (including his own), questionable research practices, and why replication matters so much — especially when extraordinary claims are involved.A must-listen for anyone interested in skepticism, anomalous psychology, the replication crisis, or how science really works.Timestamps:00:00 – Caroline's update & welcome07:35 – Chris French talk begins17:54 – The BEM paper that shook psychology22:45 – Failed replications44:04 – Publication bias and the replication crisis56:36 – The massive Transparency Project01:00:38 – Audience Q&ABook: The Science of Weird Shit by Chris French Featured guest Prof Chris French of Goldsmiths London, Anomalistic Parapsychology Research Unit Presented by Kristian Lander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson for the Association of Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena http://www.ASSAP.ac.uk

    The BEM Controversy: Why Precognition Research Failed | Prof Chris French

  4. Jul 21

    Death by Giant Fish, Civil War Sea Monster & The 100mph Sea Serpent

    Why was a man killed by a “giant fish” in shallow British waters in the 1920s? What swam into Limerick docks during the Irish Civil War? And what was the incredibly fast sea serpent that hundreds of holidaymakers tried to chase along the East Coast in 1936? Historian Dr Mike Benbough-Jackson takes us through three strange aquatic cases from the interwar period, examining eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, possible explanations — and what these stories reveal about the British coast and national psyche at the time. A thoughtful, well-researched exploration of sea monsters, monster theory, and history’s stranger side. Guest: Dr Mike Benbough-Jackson Recorded live for ASSAP Paranormal Webinars. 👉 Join ASSAP: https://www.assap.ac.uk Search “Seriously Strange” for more episodes. #SeaSerpent #Cryptozoology #Paranormal #BritishHistory #Mystery Presented and hosted by: Kristian Lander

    Death by Giant Fish, Civil War Sea Monster & The 100mph Sea Serpent

  5. Jul 15

    From Poltergeists to Crop Circles – Luke Yorkshire Interview

    Luke Yorkshire (Interstellar Discussion) shares his family’s chilling poltergeist experiences and his deep dive into Wiltshire’s crop circle phenomenon. From military sightings and farmer eyewitnesses to geometry, patterns, and the crossover between the paranormal and unexplained — a grounded, optimistic search for answers. • The latest UK crop circles and what makes them different• Poltergeist activity crossing over into crop circle hotspots• Scientific data, eyewitness testimony, and why hoax explanations often fall short• A balanced look at human patterns, geometry, and possible non-human intelligence 🔗 Follow Luke Yorkshire & Interstellar Discussion:YouTube: @InterstellarDiscussionTikTok: Interstellar DiscussionDive 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: Kristian Lander & Caroline McKendrick Gibson with Guest Luke Yorkshire 📅 Recorded Live#ASSAPWebinars

    From Poltergeists to Crop Circles – Luke Yorkshire Interview

  6. Jul 9

    Chronological Confusion: The Truth Behind Out-of-Place Artifacts

    Chronological Confusion: Famous "Out-of-Place Artifacts" Finally InvestigatedDid advanced civilisations exist tens or hundreds of thousands of years ago? In this deep-dive presentation, Kristian examines some of the most famous Out-of-Place Artifacts (OOPArts) that continue to fuel ancient mysteries and theories. From the London Hammer in 400-million-year-old rock, the mysterious Coso Spark Plug, the Salzburg Cube, the Romanian Aluminium Wedge, the Baigong Pipes in China, and even a gold chain supposedly found in coal — we go through the claims, the evidence, and what modern investigation actually reveals.Expect surprising conclusions, clickbait warnings, and one genuinely impressive ancient discovery from Denisova Cave that proves real human ingenuity goes back much further than we thought.🔍 Topics Covered:• London Hammer (Texas)• Salzburg Cube / Wolfsburg Iron• Coso Spark Plug (California)• Romanian Aluminum Wedge• Baigong Pipes (China)• The 1891 Gold Chain Hoax• Real advanced ancient technology at Denisova CaveThis is a no-nonsense, evidence-based look at chronological anomalies — perfect for fans of Graham Hancock, Ancient Aliens, and skeptical inquiry alike.👉 What do YOU think? Are any of these artifacts truly mysterious?Drop a comment and let us know which one surprised you most.---Support the channel & stay curious:• Subscribe for more deep dives into the unexplained• Turn on notifications 🛎️Links:www.ASSAP.ac.uk#OOPArts #OutOfPlaceArtifacts #AncientMysteries #LondonHammer #CosoSparkPlug #AncientCivilizations #Debunked #Archaeology #LostCivilizations #ForbiddenHistory

    Chronological Confusion: The Truth Behind Out-of-Place Artifacts

  7. Jun 25

    45 Years of Independent Anomalous Research (with Hugh Pincott & Alan Cleaver)

    This special 45th Anniversary ASSAP Seriously Strange Special celebrates the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena with a lively town hall discussion on its history, achievements, and future. Hosted by Kristian Lander, with Caroline reflecting on her six years as a committee member, the session features insightful contributions from Hugh Pincott (on the 1981 founding and divergence from the SPR), Alan Cleaver, Maurice Townsend (Merlin Matrix & Project Albion), William (Bill) Eyre, Steve Hume, Sarah Pilkington, and others. A celebratory deep dive into early ASAP News editions, training programs, investigator bulletins, governance developments, and the proactive spirit that has defined the organization for 45 years. Whether you’re a longtime member or discovering ASAP for the first time, this episode offers valuable context on the evolution of serious anomalous research in the UK. ► Become a member and explore the archives: [https://www.asap.ac.uk] ► More webinars, magazines & resources at the ASAP Members Hub

    45 Years of Independent Anomalous Research (with Hugh Pincott & Alan Cleaver)

  8. Jun 24

    What You Weren't Told About Hauntings & Poltergeists w/ Paul Bestall

    Into the complex and often misunderstood world of the poltergeist phenomenon. We are joined by Paul Bestall—host of the Mysteries and Monsters podcast and co-host of The Ghost Guys. Moving away from the usual Hollywood sensationalism, Paul shares his personal journey and delivers a critical analysis of some of the most compelling cases in history. This specially edited release cuts straight to the core presentation, stripping away the live Q&A to give you an uninterrupted, focused masterclass on the unexplained.What We Explore:Beyond the Cliches: Why traditional "troubled teenager" theories don't always fit the evidence.The Blueprint: How to accurately distinguish a classic haunting from true poltergeist activity.Alternative Explanations: A look at everything from environmental factors to the grounded, scientific research being done in the field today.Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this presentation offers a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on what might really be happening when things go bump in the night.Presentation Highlights00:00 – Introduction to Paul Bestall16:15 – A historical look at the poltergeist phenomenon17:30 – Distinguishing between hauntings and poltergeists25:50 – Case Study: The Byron Street (Runcorn) haunting46:58 – Case Study: The 1965 Swansea poltergeist investigation50:58 – Deep Dive: Insights from 30 East Drive, Pontefract55:20 – The Doris Bither "Entity" case & Dr. Barry Taff58:15 – Case Study: The San Pedro/Jackie Hernandez hauntingPlease Note: This video is the standalone, edited version of the presentation and differs from the original livestream by focusing exclusively on Paul Bestall's core lecture without the live Q&A session.Dive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP! 👻✨🔔 Subscribe for more curated webinars and paranormal insights!Like 👍, comment 💬, and share your thoughts on these classic cases below.🌐 Join & Learn MoreBecome an ASSAP Member: https://www.assap.ac.uk🎙️ Listen on the GoAudio Podcasts: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon MusicVideo: YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | OdyseeSearch: "Seriously Strange"📱 Connect With UsX / Twitter: @ASSAParanormalFacebook Group: ASSAP GroupInstagram & Threads: ASSAP_ParanormalHosted by: @KristianLander & Caroline McKendrick Gibson#Poltergeist #ParanormalInvestigation #MysteriesAndMonsters #GhostHunting #Supernatural #ASSAPWebinar #SeriouslyStrange

    What You Weren't Told About Hauntings & Poltergeists w/ Paul Bestall
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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
    83
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    Clean
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    © Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena
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