Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod

Julie and Gemma
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Two best friends with a fascination with the peculiar, and absolutely no shortage of questionable conversations. Join us for unbelievable true stories and the darker, weirder side of life. We dig into the things that make you stop and think, “Surely that can't be true…” Except it usually is. Get comfy, get curious, and let’s get peculiar.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    8.5: Bonus Episode 3 From Guerrilla Warfare to Free Cash Dash

    In this bonus episode of Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod, we're exploring two very different kinds of chaos: the strange world of guerrilla warfare and the unbelievable real-life incidents where armoured trucks spilled cash across American roads. First, we're getting into guerrilla warfare what it actually means, how unconventional warfare works. It's a look at the history and tactics of conflicts that don't always follow the rules of conventional warfare. Then we're turning to the extraordinary armoured truck cash spills of 1997. In Miami, Oakland and Detroit, cash spilled onto roads after armoured vehicles crashed or overturned, sending people scrambling to grab the money. Some took thousands of dollars; others returned what they'd collected. There are tales of guilty consciences, missing cash and even one man's attempt to return stolen money ending with somebody else nicking it! You honestly couldn't make it up. 😂 Two very different subjects, plenty of unexpected twists, and the sort of peculiar stories we love bringing you. 🎧 Listen to Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod for strange history, unbelievable true stories and curious corners of the world you probably weren't expecting to explore today. #TwoPeasInAPeculiarPod #GuerrillaWarfare #MilitaryHistory #ArmouredTruckCrash #CashSpill #MoneyFallingFromTheSky #Miami1997 #Oakland1997 #Detroit1997 #WeirdHistory #StrangeHistory #UnbelievableStories

  2. 5d ago

    8. From The Great Stork Derby to Pumpkin Spice: A Peculiar Competition in Toronto and the Origins of Pumpkin Carving

    Happy Halloween!! Gemma has a huge story to tell regarding storks and a race to the finish line - but it's got nothing to do with birds! Julie gets out her frustrations with all the pumpkin spice. Topics: 1930's Depression, Canadian History, Childbirth, Eccentric Rich Men, Pumpkin Carving, Jack o Lanterns, Halloween, Peculiar Stories, Strange but True

  3. Oct 28 ·  Bonus

    7.5. Bonus Episode 2 From the London Eye to BMI: Peculiar Happenings on a Giant Ferris Wheel and the History of Body Mass Index

    In this episode of Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod, we're exploring the history of BMI (Body Mass Index), how it was invented, why it became such a widely used measure of body weight, and the questions and controversies surrounding its use today. Then we're heading to London to take a closer look at the London Eye. From its construction and unusual history to strange stories and surprising facts about one of Britain's most famous landmarks, there's more to this giant observation wheel than meets the eye! Join us for another dive into the weird, wonderful and unexpected, where history, human curiosity and peculiar stories collide. 🎧 Listen, follow and join us every fortnight for more strange stories, bizarre history and things you probably didn't know you needed to know! #TwoPeasInAPeculiarPod #BMI #BodyMassIndex #LondonEye #LondonHistory #BizarreHistory #WeirdHistory #StrangeStories #Podcast

  4. Oct 17

    7. From Resurrection Men to Hedy Lamarr: People That Dig Up Bodies for Science and a Hollywood Actress Turned Inventor

    This week, we're digging up the dead, travelling back in time, and discovering that even Hollywood glamour has a surprisingly peculiar side. Learn about what Burke and Hare did in the name of education and what else Hedy Lamarr did other than acting. And, of course, no episode of Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod would be complete without a couple of paraphilias thrown into the mix. So settle in for another collection of the surprising, the uncomfortable, the fascinating and the downright peculiar.

  5. Oct 3

    6. From No Burp Syndrome to The Blue Fugate Family: Unknown Medical Conditions and a Rare Blood Disorder

    From No Burp Syndrome to the Blue Fugate Family – we’re diving into another collection of strange, fascinating and downright peculiar stories! Ever wondered what it’s like to live with No Burp Syndrome (RCPD)? We’re talking about the bizarre condition that means some people simply can’t burp, along with the gurgling, bloating, chest pressure and other symptoms that can come with it. Then we head to Muthu Master, a lady living as a man for her own safety and quality of life. Gem explore's vorarephilia — the unusual fantasy involving being swallowed or consumed and meet the famously blue-skinned Fugate family of Kentucky. From unusual medical conditions and obscure human behaviours to strange family genetics, this episode is packed with the weird, surprising and wonderfully peculiar stories you've come to expect from Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod. Topics: No Burp Syndrome • RCPD • Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction • Muthu Master • Vorarephilia • Blue Fugate Family • Kentucky • unusual medical conditions • strange history • weird facts • peculiar stories

  6. Sep 23 ·  Bonus

    5.5: Bonus Episode 1 Strange Laws and Sexism in Medical Research

    You asked for more!! So, enjoy this mini bonus episode, we hope to release one a month to show how much we appreciate you! In this episode we talk a bit about strange laws and how women have been completely left out of medical research for centuries.

  7. Sep 19

    5. From Blow Up Tanks to Bread Ovens: Military Deception and Workplace Negligence

    This week, we're getting into a rather peculiar mix of wartime deception, eproctophilia and a seriously dangerous workplace. Three very different stories, one very peculiar episode. So, as always, relax, get comfy, and let's get peculiar. Harvest Time Bakeries: https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Families+of+men+%27cooked+to+death%27+in+giant+oven+reveal+compensation...-a0832304331 Eproctophilia: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-013-0156-3

  8. Sep 5

    4. From Knocker Uppers to Itsukushima: Victorian Human Alarm Clocks and Illegal Places to Die

    This week, we're cramming a whole lot of peculiar into one episode! We discover the astonishing story of twins born 87 days apart, meet the people whose job it was to wake you up before alarm clocks existed, and head to Japan to explore the fascinating history of Itsukushima. Things take a rather strange turn as we follow the bizarre journey of Oliver Cromwell's head, before diving into two unusual paraphilias and discovering what happens when a beer brewery accidentally releases a tidal wave of beer onto the streets of London. Expect strange history, unbelievable true stories, questionable jobs, unusual human behaviour and, as always, plenty of moments where you'll be asking yourselves: "How is this actually real?!"

  9. Aug 22

    3. From Nellie Bly to Video Nasties: Undercover Reporter Fakes Madness and The Movies That Were Banned

    This week, we're diving into the extraordinary life of fearless journalist Nellie Bly, who faked insanity to expose the shocking conditions inside an asylum. We also explore the moral panic surrounding the infamous Video Nasties and why a collection of low-budget horror films caused such outrage in 1980s Britain. If that's not peculiar enough, Gem gives a spoiler-filled summary of the cult horror film Anthropophagous (so you don't have to watch it!), before we finish by discussing two unusual paraphilias that prove truth really is stranger than fiction.

  10. Aug 8

    2. From Dickens to Darwin: Charles Dicken's Fake Door and Charles Darwin's Gastronomy Club

    Was Charles Dickens a dick by nature? What strange animals did Darwin consume? Julie tells us about the lesser known sides of Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin, plus a paraphilia lesson from Gemma! Paraphilia: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/paraphilias?msockid=3461e29f3e686f150faaf1643f7d6e7e

  11. Jul 25

    1. From Princess Alice to Pure Finders

    In this episode we talk about the Princess Alice disaster, Penny Licks, Pure Finders and Sad Nipple Syndrome Penny licks: Penny Lick Glasses - Scarborough Museums and Galleriespeculiarpeaspod@gmail.com

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Two best friends with a fascination with the peculiar, and absolutely no shortage of questionable conversations. Join us for unbelievable true stories and the darker, weirder side of life. We dig into the things that make you stop and think, “Surely that can't be true…” Except it usually is. Get comfy, get curious, and let’s get peculiar.

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  • Creator
    Julie and Gemma
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Julie and Gemma
  • Show Website
    Two Peas in a Peculiar Pod