Oct 28, 20261h 40m
In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, Andy and Craig head to Lyndhurst in the heart of the New Forest to sit down with author, folklorist, and storyteller Brice Stratford. Over a series of pints at historic local spots, the...
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Wyrd Wessex
Hosted by Craig Brooks · history · EN
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Dive into the weird, spooky and supernatural with Wyrd Wessex, a podcast hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens. These self-proclaimed "wyrdo's" delve into the mysteries, myths, and legends of the world, focusing on the UK, but sometimes straying further afield. Expect to hear chilling ghost stories, explorations of unexplained phenomena, and even dabbles into true crime. Whether you're fascinated by hauntings, folklore, Ufology or cryptids, Wyrd Wessex has something for you. So, if you're ready to unravel the hidden weirdness of the world, "Stay Wyrd" and tune in! www.wyrdwessex.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Wyrd Wessex about?
Dive into the weird, spooky and supernatural with Wyrd Wessex, a podcast hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens. These self-proclaimed "wyrdo's" delve into the mysteries, myths, and legends of the world, focusing on the UK, but sometimes straying further afield. Expect to hear chilling ghost stories, explorations of unexplained phenomena, and even dabbles into true crime.
Who hosts Wyrd Wessex?
Wyrd Wessex is hosted by Craig Brooks. The show has published 191 episodes to date.
What has Wyrd Wessex covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Unearthing the Forest Folklore, Fake Lore, and Fiery Fates with Brice Stratford" (28 October 2026, 100 minutes), "Borley Rectory" (21 October 2026, 62 minutes), and "Borley Rectory (The Early Years Part 1)" (14 October 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does Wyrd Wessex publish?
Wyrd Wessex publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 191 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Wyrd Wessex?
Booking probability for Wyrd Wessex is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wyrd Wessex requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wyrd Wessex's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Craig Brooks hosts Wyrd Wessex, a history podcast with 191 episodes published.
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Episode #117
Borley Rectory
Oct 21, 20261h 2mS3In this episode—part two of our deep dive into Borley Rectory—Craig and Andy pick up the story as the chaos enters its most turbulent and heavily documented chapters. Moving past the early years, we tackle both the...
Episode #116
Borley Rectory (The Early Years Part 1)
Oct 14, 202641 minS3In this episode, Craig and Andy dive into the early, creeping hauntings of Borley Rectory—a location once dubbed "the most haunted house in England." Before the infamous Marianne Foyster era brought absolute chaos to...
- Oct 7, 20261h 30mS3
In the fifth and final instalment of our live coverage from the Strange Days Festival, Craig and Andy wrap up an incredible weekend of high strangeness. We sit down with Fortean Times TV critics Stu and Ruth Neville to...
Episode #114
Doppelgängers, Shadow Men & Lacock Ghosts
Sep 30, 20261h 23mS3Featureless doppelgängers on dark roads, a 7-foot blonde-hating entity at Tudor World, phantom calls on disconnected payphones, and the morality of paranormal YouTube. Andy and Craig are back backstage at the Strange...
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- Sep 23, 20261h 25mS3
Recorded on location at the Strange Days Festival, Craig and Andy host a massive festival special featuring an incredible lineup of Fortean guests: folklorist Paul A.T. Wilson, researcher Matt Williams ( The Secret...
Episode #112
Bigfoot, Conspiracies & The Barge Inn UFO
Sep 16, 20261h 21mS3A terrifying sonic UFO abduction over the Wiltshire fields, Himalayan Yeti hunting, elite cloning theories, and multi-billion-year-old alien transmissions. Andy and Craig are back backstage at the Strange Days Festival...
- Sep 9, 202645 minS3
Recorded live on-site at the Strange Days Festival 2026, Craig and Andy sit down with Peter and Ben, hosts of The Quantum Mechanics Podcast. What was planned as a quick ten-minute catch-up expands into a deep dive on...
- Sep 2, 202657 min
In this episode of AfterWyrd, Andy and Craig catch up after a brief hiatus filled with hammock mishaps, bruised ribs, and an unexpected plunge into the waters of Glastonbury’s White Spring. The Wyrdos dive deep into the...
Episode #110
Harry Price: Ghost Hunter
Aug 26, 202650 minS3Before Ed and Lorraine Warren, there was Harry Price. He was the most famous ghost hunter of the 20th century... so why was he using bat blood to turn a live goat into a handsome prince? In 1932, at midnight on a foggy...
- Aug 19, 20261h 13mS3
In 1931, deep in the isolated windswept hills of Doarlish Cashen on the Isle of Man, the Irving family found themselves sharing their farmhouse with something completely unexplainable. It wasn't a standard ghostly...
- Aug 12, 20261h 35mS3
For centuries, the old ways of these islands weren’t written down—they were carried in song, poetry, and myth. Today, that tradition is alive and well. In this episode, we sit down with David Smith, better known as Damh...
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Shadows in the Nave |The Wyrdo Book Club
Aug 7, 202624 minIs it safe to spend the night in England’s most haunted churches? And more importantly... why didn't they include any in Wiltshire? Expand for the full book review! Before we launch into our massive Harry Price series...
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Stoned Dogs and Rogue Elephants |AfterWyrd
Aug 5, 202650 minIn this episode of AfterWyrd, Craig and Andy break down the week's strangest stories. Featuring a special check-in with stone carver Toby to dismantle some dubious academic claims about historical protection marks...
Episode #107
Ridgeway Ghosts & UFO Sightings | Wyrd Wessex
Jul 29, 20261h 9mS3In this episode, Craig and Andy head to Oxfordshire's ancient Ridgeway to explore one of England's most haunted landscapes—from Farringdon churchyard where a headless ghost still patrols, to the Uffington White Horse...
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The Smalls Lighthouse Incident
Jul 24, 20269 minWelcome back to WyrdLore, our bonus series dedicated to the strange tales, local legends, and folklore that are just too "Wyrd" for the main show. In this episode, Andy and Craig travel out to the treacherous...
- Jul 22, 20261h 5mS3
In this episode of Wyrd Wessex, we sit down with Matt, the director of Area 51, to peel back the layers of one of the UK’s most unique gatherings: The Strange Days Festival. Hosted at the legendary Barge Inn in Honey...
- Jul 17, 202643 min
Welcome back to AfterWyrd where we dive into the anomalies, the unexplained, and the unsettling stories that were just too "Wyrd" for the main show. ]This week, we confront the strange reality of modern science and...
Episode #105
Live from Solskin festival
Jul 15, 20261h 34mS3Join Craig as he leaves the comfort of the studio behind for a special live recording from the stunning Peak District. Amidst the magic and folklore swirling around the festival grounds, this episode captures the raw...
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The Endless Tale |WyrdLore
Jul 12, 20265 minWelcome back to WyrdLore, our bonus series dedicated to the strange tales, local legends, and folklore that are just too "Wyrd" for the main show. In this episode, Andy and Craig tackle the classic global folk motif...
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