The Odditorium https://oddpodcast.com/episodes/ A fortnightly podcast that explores the fringes of culture; its mavericks and pranksters, adventurers and occultists, artists, comics, eroticists and even the odd chef. Each podcast features a guest speaker recorded before an audience, somewhere in the UK. Hosted by Dr Bramwell and his ill-prepared sidekick, Mr Mounfield. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:36:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 A fortnightly podcast that explores the fringes of culture; its mavericks and pranksters, adventurers and occultists, artists, comics, eroticists and even the odd chef. Each podcast features a guest speaker recorded before an audience, somewhere in the UK. Hosted by Dr Bramwell and his ill-prepared sidekick, Mr Mounfield. Season 2 starts in November! Andrew Mailing true Andrew Mailing stream@oddpodcast.com Oddpodcast Oddpodcast podcast Fascinating talks by passionate people The Odditorium https://oddpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/odd_logo.jpg https://oddpodcast.com/episodes/ Brighton, UK Brighton, UK Fortnightly 23d2f452-77c0-5d94-932d-58c335fde522 End of Series Three https://oddpodcast.com/end-series-three/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:23:49 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=794 https://oddpodcast.com/end-series-three/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/end-series-three/feed/ 0 We have now reached the end of our third journey through the portal labelled “Odditorium”. The two Davids reflect on the eclectic fare that has been offered and look forward to putting their feet up and consuming a celebratory biscuit, when…! Thank you for listening to this series and we look forward to returning in… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/end-series-three/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">End of Series Three</span></a> We have now reached the end of our third journey through the portal labelled “Odditorium”. The two Davids reflect on the eclectic fare that has been offered and look forward to putting their feet up and consuming a celebratory biscuit, when…!

Thank you for listening to this series and we look forward to returning in the new year with the fourth season of the Odditorium.

]]> We have now reached the end of our third journey through the portal labelled “Odditorium”. The two Davids reflect on the eclectic fare that has been offered and look forward to putting their feet up and consuming a celebratory biscuit, when…! We have now reached the end of our third journey through the portal labelled “Odditorium”. The two Davids reflect on the eclectic fare that has been offered and look forward to putting their feet up and consuming a celebratory biscuit, when…! Thank you for listening to this series and we look forward to returning in… Read More »End of Series Three Andrew Mailing 3 3 12 12 full false 5:05 42. Down with Romance with Lynne Murphy https://oddpodcast.com/42-romance-lynne-murphy/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 23:01:22 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=723 https://oddpodcast.com/42-romance-lynne-murphy/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/42-romance-lynne-murphy/feed/ 0 To paraphrase Monty Python, “What have the French ever done for us?”. Well, language wise, quite a lot or 74% to be precise. But is it all good? Dr Lynne Murphy asks us to reclaim our language and the two Davids try to reclaim our land. To paraphrase Monty Python, “What have the French ever done for us?”. Well, language wise, quite a lot or 74% to be precise. But is it all good? Dr Lynne Murphy asks us to reclaim our language and the two Davids try to reclaim our land.

]]> To paraphrase Monty Python, “What have the French ever done for us?”. Well, language wise, quite a lot or 74% to be precise. But is it all good? Dr Lynne Murphy asks us to reclaim our language and the two Davids try to reclaim our land. To paraphrase Monty Python, “What have the French ever done for us?”. Well, language wise, quite a lot or 74% to be precise. But is it all good? Dr Lynne Murphy asks us to reclaim our language and the two Davids try to reclaim our land. Andrew Mailing 3 3 11 11 full false 32:10 41. Concorde with Julie Oliver https://oddpodcast.com/42-concorde-julie-oliver/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:01:36 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=727 https://oddpodcast.com/42-concorde-julie-oliver/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/42-concorde-julie-oliver/feed/ 0 Andrew Mailing 3 3 10 10 full false 30:57 40. Animal Sex and Death with Jules Howard https://oddpodcast.com/41-animal-sex-death-jules-howard/ Wed, 09 Aug 2017 23:01:58 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=725 https://oddpodcast.com/41-animal-sex-death-jules-howard/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/41-animal-sex-death-jules-howard/feed/ 0 Zoology expert, Jules Howard gives his second Odditorium talk on the sex lives of animals, the extraordinary ways some creatures have learned to extend their lives and what we can learn from them. In the studio pie, cake and biscuit lover Dave Mounfield, is doing all he can to make it past 40. Zoology expert, Jules Howard gives his second Odditorium talk on the sex lives of animals, the extraordinary ways some creatures have learned to extend their lives and what we can learn from them. In the studio pie, cake and biscuit lover Dave Mounfield, is doing all he can to make it past 40.

]]> Zoology expert, Jules Howard gives his second Odditorium talk on the sex lives of animals, the extraordinary ways some creatures have learned to extend their lives and what we can learn from them. In the studio pie, Zoology expert, Jules Howard gives his second Odditorium talk on the sex lives of animals, the extraordinary ways some creatures have learned to extend their lives and what we can learn from them. In the studio pie, cake and biscuit lover Dave Mounfield, is doing all he can to make it past 40. Andrew Mailing 3 3 9 9 full false 27:13 39. Ritual and Pilgrimage with Rupert Sheldrake https://oddpodcast.com/39-ritual-pilgrimage-rupert-sheldrake/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 23:01:27 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=721 https://oddpodcast.com/39-ritual-pilgrimage-rupert-sheldrake/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/39-ritual-pilgrimage-rupert-sheldrake/feed/ 0 We were delighted when Rupert agreed to come and speak at one of our live Odditorium events in 2016. Here the celebrated scientist explores the importance of ritual and pilgrimage and the rise of psychedelic rituals in recent years. Inspired, our intrepid presenters take a pilgrimage to the shops…to buy some biscuits. We were delighted when Rupert agreed to come and speak at one of our live Odditorium events in 2016. Here the celebrated scientist explores the importance of ritual and pilgrimage and the rise of psychedelic rituals in recent years. Inspired, our intrepid presenters take a pilgrimage to the shops…to buy some biscuits.

]]> We were delighted when Rupert agreed to come and speak at one of our live Odditorium events in 2016. Here the celebrated scientist explores the importance of ritual and pilgrimage and the rise of psychedelic rituals in recent years. Inspired, We were delighted when Rupert agreed to come and speak at one of our live Odditorium events in 2016. Here the celebrated scientist explores the importance of ritual and pilgrimage and the rise of psychedelic rituals in recent years. Inspired, our intrepid presenters take a pilgrimage to the shops…to buy some biscuits. Andrew Mailing 3 3 8 8 full false 22:26 An Odditorium Special: Watling Street https://oddpodcast.com/odditorium-special-watling-street/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 23:01:11 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=780 https://oddpodcast.com/odditorium-special-watling-street/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/odditorium-special-watling-street/feed/ 0 Something a bit different for our episode today! Odditorium co-presenter David Bramwell, together with author John Higgs, have made a special 4-part series exploring the hidden history of one of Britain’s oldest roads: Watling Street. This sample episode, recorded on location in Kent, covers everything from the Carry -On’s Charles Hawtry to Brian Haw, who… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/odditorium-special-watling-street/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">An Odditorium Special: Watling Street</span></a> Something a bit different for our episode today! Odditorium co-presenter David Bramwell, together with author John Higgs, have made a special 4-part series exploring the hidden history of one of Britain’s oldest roads: Watling Street. This sample episode, recorded on location in Kent, covers everything from the Carry -On’s Charles Hawtry to Brian Haw, who sacrificed his life in a spiritual war with former prime minister, Tony Blair. If you like this episode please subscribe to Watling Street Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher etc. Abnormal service will be resumed next episode.

]]> Something a bit different for our episode today! Odditorium co-presenter David Bramwell, together with author John Higgs, have made a special 4-part series exploring the hidden history of one of Britain’s oldest roads: Watling Street. Something a bit different for our episode today! Odditorium co-presenter David Bramwell, together with author John Higgs, have made a special 4-part series exploring the hidden history of one of Britain’s oldest roads: Watling Street. This sample episode, recorded on location in Kent, covers everything from the Carry -On’s Charles Hawtry to Brian Haw, who… Read More »An Odditorium Special: Watling Street Andrew Mailing 3 3 7 7 full false 46:28 38. Kling Klang vs Ding Dong with Mathew Clayton https://oddpodcast.com/38-kling-klang-vs-ding-dong-mathew-clayton/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 23:01:20 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=719 https://oddpodcast.com/38-kling-klang-vs-ding-dong-mathew-clayton/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/38-kling-klang-vs-ding-dong-mathew-clayton/feed/ 0 Psychogeographer, author and acclaimed Alpinist, Mathew Clayton argues that, even more than the synthesiser, the cowbell, was the defining sound of the 20th century. Tying in everything from Kraftwerk to Jazz he shows how the little-known genres of kling-klang and ding-dong have influenced us in a post-truth world. Psychogeographer, author and acclaimed Alpinist, Mathew Clayton argues that, even more than the synthesiser, the cowbell, was the defining sound of the 20th century. Tying in everything from Kraftwerk to Jazz he shows how the little-known genres of kling-klang and ding-dong have influenced us in a post-truth world.

]]> Psychogeographer, author and acclaimed Alpinist, Mathew Clayton argues that, even more than the synthesiser, the cowbell, was the defining sound of the 20th century. Tying in everything from Kraftwerk to Jazz he shows how the little-known genres of kli... Psychogeographer, author and acclaimed Alpinist, Mathew Clayton argues that, even more than the synthesiser, the cowbell, was the defining sound of the 20th century. Tying in everything from Kraftwerk to Jazz he shows how the little-known genres of kling-klang and ding-dong have influenced us in a post-truth world. Andrew Mailing 3 3 6 6 full false 43:34 Bringing it all back home https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-six/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 23:01:11 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=717 https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-six/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-six/feed/ 0 Nearing the end of his journey, David heads to the Arizona Desert in search of an entire eco-city built from scratch by Italian architect, Paolo Soleri. Arriving back at his home in Brighton after twelve months he wonders how he might bring a sense of community and utopia to his own backyard, only to discover… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-six/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Bringing it all back home</span></a> Nearing the end of his journey, David heads to the Arizona Desert in search of an entire eco-city built from scratch by Italian architect, Paolo Soleri. Arriving back at his home in Brighton after twelve months he wonders how he might bring a sense of community and utopia to his own backyard, only to discover someone has beaten him to it.

]]> Nearing the end of his journey, David heads to the Arizona Desert in search of an entire eco-city built from scratch by Italian architect, Paolo Soleri. Arriving back at his home in Brighton after twelve months he wonders how he might bring a sense of ... Nearing the end of his journey, David heads to the Arizona Desert in search of an entire eco-city built from scratch by Italian architect, Paolo Soleri. Arriving back at his home in Brighton after twelve months he wonders how he might bring a sense of community and utopia to his own backyard, only to discover… Read More »Bringing it all back home Andrew Mailing 1 1 6 6 Bringing it all back home full true 26:39 Esalen and Arcosanti https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-five/ Wed, 31 May 2017 23:01:16 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=714 https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-five/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-five/feed/ 0 David heads to California where he thinks maybe – just maybe – he’s found utopia in a New Age community conceived by Aldous Huxley and managed by Hunter S.Thompson. Does it have free wifi and stock his favourite biscuits? Is he finally over his ex? Find out in the penultimate thrilling episode. David heads to California where he thinks maybe – just maybe – he’s found utopia in a New Age community conceived by Aldous Huxley and managed by Hunter S.Thompson. Does it have free wifi and stock his favourite biscuits? Is he finally over his ex? Find out in the penultimate thrilling episode.

]]> David heads to California where he thinks maybe – just maybe – he’s found utopia in a New Age community conceived by Aldous Huxley and managed by Hunter S.Thompson. Does it have free wifi and stock his favourite biscuits? Is he finally over his ex? David heads to California where he thinks maybe – just maybe – he’s found utopia in a New Age community conceived by Aldous Huxley and managed by Hunter S.Thompson. Does it have free wifi and stock his favourite biscuits? Is he finally over his ex? Find out in the penultimate thrilling episode. Andrew Mailing 1 1 5 5 Esalen and Arcosanti full true 28:06 Damanhur https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-four/ Wed, 17 May 2017 23:01:07 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=712 https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-four/#respond https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-four/feed/ 0 In the heart of the Italian Alps sits the community of Damanhur, creators of the world’s largest underground temple and home to singing plants. While David is moved to tears by their architectural wonders he is there on a commission from his old friend Ken Campbell: to steal the community’s ‘fully functioning’ time machine. In the heart of the Italian Alps sits the community of Damanhur, creators of the world’s largest underground temple and home to singing plants. While David is moved to tears by their architectural wonders he is there on a commission from his old friend Ken Campbell: to steal the community’s ‘fully functioning’ time machine.

]]> In the heart of the Italian Alps sits the community of Damanhur, creators of the world’s largest underground temple and home to singing plants. While David is moved to tears by their architectural wonders he is there on a commission from his old friend... In the heart of the Italian Alps sits the community of Damanhur, creators of the world’s largest underground temple and home to singing plants. While David is moved to tears by their architectural wonders he is there on a commission from his old friend Ken Campbell: to steal the community’s ‘fully functioning’ time machine. Andrew Mailing 1 1 4 4 Damanhur full true 26:12 Free Love, and all-female utopias https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-three/ Wed, 03 May 2017 23:01:46 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=710 In search of a little carnal pleasure David dips his toe into the world of free love and polyamory. From here he heads to the Czech Republic to spend time in a BDSM-themed kingdom run by women and fuelled entirely on Pot Noodles. In search of a little carnal pleasure David dips his toe into the world of free love and polyamory. From here he heads to the Czech Republic to spend time in a BDSM-themed kingdom run by women and fuelled entirely on Pot Noodles. In search of a little carnal pleasure David dips his toe into the world of free love and polyamory. From here he heads to the Czech Republic to spend time in a BDSM-themed kingdom run by women and fuelled entirely on Pot Noodles. Andrew Mailing 1 1 3 3 Free Love, and all-female utopias full true 24:10 Findhorn https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-two/ Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:01:49 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=708 David heads to the north of Scotland to the caravan park community of Findhorn in search of giant vegetables and plant spirits. Instead he finds himself rooming with Karl, the bassist of the Belgian punk band, Demon Swallower. David heads to the north of Scotland to the caravan park community of Findhorn in search of giant vegetables and plant spirits. Instead he finds himself rooming with Karl, the bassist of the Belgian punk band, Demon Swallower. David heads to the north of Scotland to the caravan park community of Findhorn in search of giant vegetables and plant spirits. Instead he finds himself rooming with Karl, the bassist of the Belgian punk band, Demon Swallower. Andrew Mailing 1 1 2 2 Findhorn full false 25:48 Christiania https://oddpodcast.com/no-9-bus-utopia-episode-one/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 23:01:48 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=706 After his long-term partner leaves him, David embarks on a global adventure to find his own utopia. First stop is an anarchist community in the heart of Denmark, complete with rampaging santas and a drunken bear called Ricky. After his long-term partner leaves him, David embarks on a global adventure to find his own utopia. First stop is an anarchist community in the heart of Denmark, complete with rampaging santas and a drunken bear called Ricky. After his long-term partner leaves him, David embarks on a global adventure to find his own utopia. First stop is an anarchist community in the heart of Denmark, complete with rampaging santas and a drunken bear called Ricky. Andrew Mailing 1 1 1 1 Christiania full true 21:43 37. Bob Flanagan: Supermasochist with Diarmuid Hester https://oddpodcast.com/37-bob-flanagan-supermasochist-diarmuid-hester/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:01:56 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=704 Dr Hester celebrates the life and work of the celebrated ‘supermasochist’ and performance artist Bob Flanagan. Find out how Bob fought cystic fibrosis with whips, chains, and self-carpentry. The two Dave’s meanwhile, appear to be stars of a new sitcom: the Odditorium Couple, in which Bob plays the next door neighbour. Warning: this podcast contains… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/37-bob-flanagan-supermasochist-diarmuid-hester/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">37. Bob Flanagan: Supermasochist with Diarmuid Hester</span></a> Dr Hester celebrates the life and work of the celebrated ‘supermasochist’ and performance artist Bob Flanagan. Find out how Bob fought cystic fibrosis with whips, chains, and self-carpentry. The two Dave’s meanwhile, Dr Hester celebrates the life and work of the celebrated ‘supermasochist’ and performance artist Bob Flanagan. Find out how Bob fought cystic fibrosis with whips, chains, and self-carpentry. The two Dave’s meanwhile, appear to be stars of a new sitcom: the Odditorium Couple, in which Bob plays the next door neighbour. Warning: this podcast contains… Read More »37. Bob Flanagan: Supermasochist with Diarmuid Hester Andrew Mailing 3 3 5 5 full false 30:33 36. Alan Moore https://oddpodcast.com/36-alan-moore/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:01:04 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=702 Author, magician and hirsute wonder, Alan Moore is, for many, the greatest living Englishman. Not easily lured from his home town of Northampton, Alan made a rare appearance at the Odditorium tent in Brighton in May 2016, as part of an evening exploring the theme of counterculture. He was interviewed by another podcast favourite, John… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/36-alan-moore/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">36. Alan Moore</span></a> Author, magician and hirsute wonder, Alan Moore is, for many, the greatest living Englishman. Not easily lured from his home town of Northampton, Alan made a rare appearance at the Odditorium tent in Brighton in May 2016, Author, magician and hirsute wonder, Alan Moore is, for many, the greatest living Englishman. Not easily lured from his home town of Northampton, Alan made a rare appearance at the Odditorium tent in Brighton in May 2016, as part of an evening exploring the theme of counterculture. He was interviewed by another podcast favourite, John… Read More »36. Alan Moore Andrew Mailing 3 3 4 4 full false 37:09 35. My BDSM Relationship with the Archers with Cara Courage https://oddpodcast.com/35-bdsm-relationship-archers-cara-courage/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:01:04 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=700 Dr Cara Courage has a love/hate relationship with the long-running Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. She shares her enslavement, the program’s appeal and why it irritates the shit out of most right-thinking people, including Grayson Perry. Meanwhile the two Davids appear to be trapped in a meta-universe where they too are in an episode… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/35-bdsm-relationship-archers-cara-courage/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">35. My BDSM Relationship with the Archers with Cara Courage</span></a> Dr Cara Courage has a love/hate relationship with the long-running Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. She shares her enslavement, the program’s appeal and why it irritates the shit out of most right-thinking people, including Grayson Perry. Dr Cara Courage has a love/hate relationship with the long-running Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. She shares her enslavement, the program’s appeal and why it irritates the shit out of most right-thinking people, including Grayson Perry. Meanwhile the two Davids appear to be trapped in a meta-universe where they too are in an episode… Read More »35. My BDSM Relationship with the Archers with Cara Courage Andrew Mailing 3 3 3 3 full false 31:56 34. Gastromancy with Daisy Campbell https://oddpodcast.com/34-gastromancy-daisy-campbell/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 00:01:37 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=698 Daisy Campbell, (daughter of the performer Ken Campbell) takes us on a rollercoaster adventure exploring the ancient practise of gastromancy – divination from the stomach. It’s one of the most entertaining but weirdest talks we’ve ever had on the Odditorium so hang in there! Meanwhile in the studio, the two Davids appear to be having… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/34-gastromancy-daisy-campbell/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">34. Gastromancy with Daisy Campbell</span></a> Daisy Campbell, (daughter of the performer Ken Campbell) takes us on a rollercoaster adventure exploring the ancient practise of gastromancy – divination from the stomach. It’s one of the most entertaining but weirdest talks we’ve ever had on the Oddit... Daisy Campbell, (daughter of the performer Ken Campbell) takes us on a rollercoaster adventure exploring the ancient practise of gastromancy – divination from the stomach. It’s one of the most entertaining but weirdest talks we’ve ever had on the Odditorium so hang in there! Meanwhile in the studio, the two Davids appear to be having… Read More »34. Gastromancy with Daisy Campbell Andrew Mailing 3 3 2 2 full false 34:36 Series 3 Teaser https://oddpodcast.com/series-3-teaser/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 20:32:14 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=653 David and David discover they’ve been on holiday in the Polish Biscuit Mines now for six months. They do, however, have some exciting news for their two listeners, Wally and Jimbob, and decide that perhaps it’s time they went home and launched the third season. David and David discover they’ve been on holiday in the Polish Biscuit Mines now for six months. They do, however, have some exciting news for their two listeners, Wally and Jimbob, and decide that perhaps it’s time they went home and launched the thir... David and David discover they’ve been on holiday in the Polish Biscuit Mines now for six months. They do, however, have some exciting news for their two listeners, Wally and Jimbob, and decide that perhaps it’s time they went home and launched the third season. Andrew Mailing 3 3 1 1 full false 4:38 End of Series 2 https://oddpodcast.com/end-series-2/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 23:02:44 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=644 After a busy summer of creating interesting podcasts, the ever inquisitive duo head in search of the source of the biscuit. This episode may not be the longest in the series but it still contains the heady concoction of comedic banter and baked teatime accompaniments. After a busy summer of creating interesting podcasts, the ever inquisitive duo head in search of the source of the biscuit. This episode may not be the longest in the series but it still contains the heady concoction of comedic banter and baked teatime... After a busy summer of creating interesting podcasts, the ever inquisitive duo head in search of the source of the biscuit. This episode may not be the longest in the series but it still contains the heady concoction of comedic banter and baked teatime accompaniments. Andrew Mailing 2 2 14 14 full false 5:08 Shardcore https://oddpodcast.com/shardcore/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:14:03 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=632 Eric Drass is an artist and curator whose work ranges from painting, to digital installation, to generative experiments which live on the net. Sometimes this work is political, frequently it is playful, often it is provocative or transgressive in some way. In this Odditorium talk Eric reveals how culture is being created through digital networks… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/shardcore/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Shardcore</span></a> Eric Drass is an artist and curator whose work ranges from painting, to digital installation, to generative experiments which live on the net. Sometimes this work is political, frequently it is playful, often it is provocative or transgressive in some ... Eric Drass is an artist and curator whose work ranges from painting, to digital installation, to generative experiments which live on the net. Sometimes this work is political, frequently it is playful, often it is provocative or transgressive in some way. In this Odditorium talk Eric reveals how culture is being created through digital networks… Read More »Shardcore Andrew Mailing 2 2 13 13 full false 26:48 Crime Free Future with Stevyn Colgan https://oddpodcast.com/crime-free-future-with-stevyn-colgan/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:03:19 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=510 QI elf, author and ex-policeman, Stevyn Colgan argues the case for a crime-free future, using only a wheelie bin and a football pitch for props. Meanwhile in the studio, Dave Mounfield is trying to steal all the biscuits. QI elf, author and ex-policeman, Stevyn Colgan argues the case for a crime-free future, using only a wheelie bin and a football pitch for props. Meanwhile in the studio, Dave Mounfield is trying to steal all the biscuits. QI elf, author and ex-policeman, Stevyn Colgan argues the case for a crime-free future, using only a wheelie bin and a football pitch for props. Meanwhile in the studio, Dave Mounfield is trying to steal all the biscuits. Andrew Mailing 2 2 12 12 full false 33:28 The Internet will Destroy Us with James Burt https://oddpodcast.com/the-internet-will-destroy-us/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:00:30 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=517 Blogger and psycho-geographer James Burt takes us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the internet, exploring its myths, superstitions and creepiest creations, including one of its most enduring, haunting and tragic legacies: Slenderman. Blogger and psycho-geographer James Burt takes us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the internet, exploring its myths, superstitions and creepiest creations, including one of its most enduring, haunting and tragic legacies: Slenderman. Blogger and psycho-geographer James Burt takes us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the internet, exploring its myths, superstitions and creepiest creations, including one of its most enduring, haunting and tragic legacies: Slenderman. Andrew Mailing 2 2 11 11 full false 30:43 Crazy about One Direction with Daisy Asquith https://oddpodcast.com/crazy-about-one-direction-with-daisy-asquith/ Fri, 20 May 2016 08:00:04 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=514 In 2013 Daisy Asquith spent six weeks following the tour of global pop sensation One Direction, to make a film about their Twitter-tastic fandom. Crazy About One Direction became the most tweeted about documentary ever on television.What Daisy didn’t anticipate was the backlash from fans that followed, from hate mail to death threats. This episode… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/crazy-about-one-direction-with-daisy-asquith/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Crazy about One Direction with Daisy Asquith</span></a> In 2013 Daisy Asquith spent six weeks following the tour of global pop sensation One Direction, to make a film about their Twitter-tastic fandom. Crazy About One Direction became the most tweeted about documentary ever on television. In 2013 Daisy Asquith spent six weeks following the tour of global pop sensation One Direction, to make a film about their Twitter-tastic fandom. Crazy About One Direction became the most tweeted about documentary ever on television.What Daisy didn’t anticipate was the backlash from fans that followed, from hate mail to death threats. This episode… Read More »Crazy about One Direction with Daisy Asquith Andrew Mailing 2 2 10 10 full false 28:14 The Mystery of Light with Gregory Sams https://oddpodcast.com/the-mystery-of-light-with-gregory-sams/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 08:00:06 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=524 This episode starts with a crash, after an eclipse and power cut in the studio leave our presenters stumbling around in the dark while Mr Mounfield later reveals himself to be a Zoroastrian. It all proves however, to be a perfect link for their guest, Gregory Sams, who puts forward a compelling argument for the… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/the-mystery-of-light-with-gregory-sams/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">The Mystery of Light with Gregory Sams</span></a> This episode starts with a crash, after an eclipse and power cut in the studio leave our presenters stumbling around in the dark while Mr Mounfield later reveals himself to be a Zoroastrian. It all proves however, to be a perfect link for their guest, This episode starts with a crash, after an eclipse and power cut in the studio leave our presenters stumbling around in the dark while Mr Mounfield later reveals himself to be a Zoroastrian. It all proves however, to be a perfect link for their guest, Gregory Sams, who puts forward a compelling argument for the… Read More »The Mystery of Light with Gregory Sams Andrew Mailing full true The History of the Funerary Violin with Rohan Kriwaczek https://oddpodcast.com/the-history-of-the-funerary-violin-with-rohan-kriwaczek/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 08:00:08 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=512 The (pretend) Reverent Rohan Kriwaczek is the author of a book that controversially detailed the lost history of the funerary violin. A musical movement that has been suppressed since the 18th Century, and only kept alive through the efforts of the fusty and recidivist archivists of the Guild of the Funerary Violinists. Kriwaczek text was… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/the-history-of-the-funerary-violin-with-rohan-kriwaczek/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">The History of the Funerary Violin with Rohan Kriwaczek</span></a> The (pretend) Reverent Rohan Kriwaczek is the author of a book that controversially detailed the lost history of the funerary violin. A musical movement that has been suppressed since the 18th Century, and only kept alive through the efforts of the fus... The (pretend) Reverent Rohan Kriwaczek is the author of a book that controversially detailed the lost history of the funerary violin. A musical movement that has been suppressed since the 18th Century, and only kept alive through the efforts of the fusty and recidivist archivists of the Guild of the Funerary Violinists. Kriwaczek text was… Read More »The History of the Funerary Violin with Rohan Kriwaczek Andrew Mailing 2 2 9 9 full false 39:10 Animal Vaginas with Jules Howard https://oddpodcast.com/animal-vaginas-with-jules-howard/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:00:38 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=527 Zoologist Jules Howard gives a spirited and enlightening talk on the glamorous world of animal vaginas, revealing how female animals are not coy, as Darwin believed, but selective. We discover that pandas aren’t bad a sex (just bad a zoos) and that the female mallard can change the shape of hers so the ‘right key… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/animal-vaginas-with-jules-howard/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Animal Vaginas with Jules Howard</span></a> Zoologist Jules Howard gives a spirited and enlightening talk on the glamorous world of animal vaginas, revealing how female animals are not coy, as Darwin believed, but selective. We discover that pandas aren’t bad a sex (just bad a zoos) and that the... Zoologist Jules Howard gives a spirited and enlightening talk on the glamorous world of animal vaginas, revealing how female animals are not coy, as Darwin believed, but selective. We discover that pandas aren’t bad a sex (just bad a zoos) and that the female mallard can change the shape of hers so the ‘right key… Read More »Animal Vaginas with Jules Howard Andrew Mailing 2 2 8 8 full false 30:00 Vital Organs with Lorraine Bowen https://oddpodcast.com/vital-organs-with-lorraine-bowen/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:00:12 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=508 Lorraine Bowen singer, songwriter, comedian and musician presents her favourite organs, or more particularly her favourite Casio organs. Lorraine Bowen singer, songwriter, comedian and musician presents her favourite organs, or more particularly her favourite Casio organs. Lorraine Bowen singer, songwriter, comedian and musician presents her favourite organs, or more particularly her favourite Casio organs. Andrew Mailing 2 2 7 7 full false 30:01 Stasi 2.0 with Donald Clarke https://oddpodcast.com/stasi-2-0-with-donald-clarke/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 09:00:37 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=501 Something different for this episode of The Odditorium. Donald Clark presents a story about a friendship he formed at University with a fellow student, an intense and ardent Ulsterman called Robin Pearson. Robin was his room mate, they holidayed together, drank together and argued about politics together. Then the went their separate ways and led… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/stasi-2-0-with-donald-clarke/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Stasi 2.0 with Donald Clarke</span></a> Something different for this episode of The Odditorium. Donald Clark presents a story about a friendship he formed at University with a fellow student, an intense and ardent Ulsterman called Robin Pearson. Robin was his room mate, Something different for this episode of The Odditorium. Donald Clark presents a story about a friendship he formed at University with a fellow student, an intense and ardent Ulsterman called Robin Pearson. Robin was his room mate, they holidayed together, drank together and argued about politics together. Then the went their separate ways and led… Read More »Stasi 2.0 with Donald Clarke Andrew Mailing 2 2 6 6 full false 28:38 Ivor Cutler with Sandy Grierson https://oddpodcast.com/ivor-cutler-with-sandy-grierson/ Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:00:53 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=499 Dr Bramwell is on holiday in 1934, and has left his more funny sidekick Mr Mountfield in the studio to present the show. This episode concerns the idea, work and life of the extraordinary Scottish poet and musician Ivor Cutler. Sandy Grierson discusses performing Ivor’s life in the show The Beautiful World of Ivor Culter… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/ivor-cutler-with-sandy-grierson/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Ivor Cutler with Sandy Grierson</span></a> Dr Bramwell is on holiday in 1934, and has left his more funny sidekick Mr Mountfield in the studio to present the show. This episode concerns the idea, work and life of the extraordinary Scottish poet and musician Ivor Cutler. Dr Bramwell is on holiday in 1934, and has left his more funny sidekick Mr Mountfield in the studio to present the show. This episode concerns the idea, work and life of the extraordinary Scottish poet and musician Ivor Cutler. Sandy Grierson discusses performing Ivor’s life in the show The Beautiful World of Ivor Culter… Read More »Ivor Cutler with Sandy Grierson Andrew Mailing 2 2 5 5 full false 30:00 Gloomy Sunday with Angie Mariani https://oddpodcast.com/gloomy-sunday-with-angie-mariani/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:00:19 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=496 To celebrate Monday 25th January, “Blue Monday”, apparently the most depressing day of the year, we present Angie Mariani’s talk about the ‘suicide song’.  Gloomy Sunday has been performed hundreds of different musicians and is associated with countless incidents of suicide and death.  Angie discusses the legends that surround the song, and plays us a… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/gloomy-sunday-with-angie-mariani/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Gloomy Sunday with Angie Mariani</span></a> To celebrate Monday 25th January, “Blue Monday”, apparently the most depressing day of the year, we present Angie Mariani’s talk about the ‘suicide song’.  Gloomy Sunday has been performed hundreds of different musicians and is associated with countles... To celebrate Monday 25th January, “Blue Monday”, apparently the most depressing day of the year, we present Angie Mariani’s talk about the ‘suicide song’.  Gloomy Sunday has been performed hundreds of different musicians and is associated with countless incidents of suicide and death.  Angie discusses the legends that surround the song, and plays us a… Read More »Gloomy Sunday with Angie Mariani Andrew Mailing 2 2 4 4 full false 30:00 The Hand of Glory with Tim Pilcher https://oddpodcast.com/the-hand-of-glory-with-tim-pilcher/ Thu, 07 Jan 2016 09:00:17 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=493 Tim Pilcher artist, author, lecturer and comic book expert introduces the legend of The Hand of Glory.  Cut from the body of a hung man, and then dried and pickled The Hand of Glory was a talisman by robbers and thieves.  This episode features an Odditorium first, a short radio drama, entitled Something in the… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/the-hand-of-glory-with-tim-pilcher/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">The Hand of Glory with Tim Pilcher</span></a> Tim Pilcher artist, author, lecturer and comic book expert introduces the legend of The Hand of Glory.  Cut from the body of a hung man, and then dried and pickled The Hand of Glory was a talisman by robbers and thieves. Tim Pilcher artist, author, lecturer and comic book expert introduces the legend of The Hand of Glory.  Cut from the body of a hung man, and then dried and pickled The Hand of Glory was a talisman by robbers and thieves.  This episode features an Odditorium first, a short radio drama, entitled Something in the… Read More »The Hand of Glory with Tim Pilcher Andrew Mailing 2 2 3 3 full false 30:00 The C Word with Sarah Warwick https://oddpodcast.com/the-c-word-with-sarah-warwick/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:00:37 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=488 Wrap your presents and get ready for Christmas with this special potty mouthed version of The Odditorium in which we explore the one word that is considered to be at the top of the swearing tree.  Kate Warwick discuss the derivation of the word cunt is graphic detail and asks why it is considered to… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/the-c-word-with-sarah-warwick/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">The C Word with Sarah Warwick</span></a> Wrap your presents and get ready for Christmas with this special potty mouthed version of The Odditorium in which we explore the one word that is considered to be at the top of the swearing tree.  Kate Warwick discuss the derivation of the word cunt is... Wrap your presents and get ready for Christmas with this special potty mouthed version of The Odditorium in which we explore the one word that is considered to be at the top of the swearing tree.  Kate Warwick discuss the derivation of the word cunt is graphic detail and asks why it is considered to… Read More »The C Word with Sarah Warwick Andrew Mailing 2 2 2 2 full false 20:04 The Duchess and the Urinal with John Higgs https://oddpodcast.com/the-duchess-and-the-urinal-with-john-higgs/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:26:56 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=486 Odditorium favourite John Higgs returns to challenge the ‘truth’ of one of the most famous pieces of art of the 20th century: Duchamp’s ‘Fountain’. Higgs presents the case that a bohemian sexual adventuress, Baroness Von Elsa Freytag-Loringhoven, was actually behind Duchamp’s creation, and that the history of the conceptual art movement really began with her. Odditorium favourite John Higgs returns to challenge the ‘truth’ of one of the most famous pieces of art of the 20th century: Duchamp’s ‘Fountain’. Higgs presents the case that a bohemian sexual adventuress, Baroness Von Elsa Freytag-Loringhoven, Odditorium favourite John Higgs returns to challenge the ‘truth’ of one of the most famous pieces of art of the 20th century: Duchamp’s ‘Fountain’. Higgs presents the case that a bohemian sexual adventuress, Baroness Von Elsa Freytag-Loringhoven, was actually behind Duchamp’s creation, and that the history of the conceptual art movement really began with her. Andrew Mailing 2 2 3 3 full false 33:18 Big Willies with Dr Alastair Goode https://oddpodcast.com/big-willies-with-dr-alastair-goode/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:00:49 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=439 Dr Goode, bearded consumer psychologist, explores man’s greatest obsession and greatest insecurity. He asks why we the possession of an oversized phallus is considered such a asset, and why certain cultures and individuals are traditionally associated with possessing elephantine sexual organs. His approach is informed by reading of contemporary psychological and a meta-social view of… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/big-willies-with-dr-alastair-goode/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Big Willies with Dr Alastair Goode</span></a> Dr Goode, bearded consumer psychologist, explores man’s greatest obsession and greatest insecurity. He asks why we the possession of an oversized phallus is considered such a asset, and why certain cultures and individuals are traditionally associated ... Dr Goode, bearded consumer psychologist, explores man’s greatest obsession and greatest insecurity. He asks why we the possession of an oversized phallus is considered such a asset, and why certain cultures and individuals are traditionally associated with possessing elephantine sexual organs. His approach is informed by reading of contemporary psychological and a meta-social view of… Read More »Big Willies with Dr Alastair Goode Dr Bramwell and his briliant friends 2 2 2 2 full false 29:23 Chumbawumba: The Belly of the Beast with Dunstan Bruce https://oddpodcast.com/chumbawumba-the-belly-of-the-beast-with-dunstan-bruce/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:00:45 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=435 Dunstan Bruce, singer for Chumbawumba, takes us on the rollercoaster ride journey that saw a group of anarcho syndicalists go from singer in squat to headlining Madison Square Garden.  Dunstan’s story is filled with humour, irony, strident politics, flying ice buckets and an array from insults.  In the studio Dr Bramwell is building some shelves… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/chumbawumba-the-belly-of-the-beast-with-dunstan-bruce/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Chumbawumba: The Belly of the Beast with Dunstan Bruce</span></a> Dunstan Bruce, singer for Chumbawumba, takes us on the rollercoaster ride journey that saw a group of anarcho syndicalists go from singer in squat to headlining Madison Square Garden.  Dunstan’s story is filled with humour, irony, strident politics, Dunstan Bruce, singer for Chumbawumba, takes us on the rollercoaster ride journey that saw a group of anarcho syndicalists go from singer in squat to headlining Madison Square Garden.  Dunstan’s story is filled with humour, irony, strident politics, flying ice buckets and an array from insults.  In the studio Dr Bramwell is building some shelves… Read More »Chumbawumba: The Belly of the Beast with Dunstan Bruce Andrew Mailing 2 2 1 1 full false 33:32 End of Season One https://oddpodcast.com/end-of-season-one/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:13:16 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=402 Seventeen episodes in and all is going well. Or so we thought. David and David decide to take a holiday, Lance conscientiously prepares for the next podcast and Andrew wanders around looking confused…as per usual. What happens next will blow your mind! Seventeen episodes in and all is going well. Or so we thought. David and David decide to take a holiday, Lance conscientiously prepares for the next podcast and Andrew wanders around looking confused…as per usual. What happens next will blow your mind! Seventeen episodes in and all is going well. Or so we thought. David and David decide to take a holiday, Lance conscientiously prepares for the next podcast and Andrew wanders around looking confused…as per usual. What happens next will blow your mind! Andrew Mailing 1 1 18 18 full false 3:51 Bird Fancier’s Delight with Sarah Angliss https://oddpodcast.com/bird-fancyers-delight-with-sarah-angliss/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:47:57 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=379 A composer, inventor and historian of sound and the uncanny – Sarah’s music reflects her lifelong obsession with defunct technology, faded variety acts and English folklore. In this talk she discusses the practices of training animals to mimic human behaviour, language and song. A composer, inventor and historian of sound and the uncanny – Sarah’s music reflects her lifelong obsession with defunct technology, faded variety acts and English folklore. In this talk she discusses the practices of training animals to mimic human be... A composer, inventor and historian of sound and the uncanny – Sarah’s music reflects her lifelong obsession with defunct technology, faded variety acts and English folklore. In this talk she discusses the practices of training animals to mimic human behaviour, language and song. Andrew Mailing 1 1 17 17 full false 30:00 Little Tiny Words with Dr Lynne Murphy https://oddpodcast.com/little-tiny-words-with-dr-lynne-murhpy/ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:29:39 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=371 Those little words that glue our language together should never be forgotten. Those little words that glue our language together should never be forgotten. Those little words that glue our language together should never be forgotten. Andrew Mailing 1 1 16 16 full false 20:41 The Long Now with Rowan Dent https://oddpodcast.com/the-long-now-with-rowan-dent/ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:19:13 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=287 Do we actually believe in the future? How can think about 100, 1000 or 10,000 years in the future? How can plan for it? Writer and teachers, Rowan Dent introduces means of thinking beyond the end of our lives, or those of our children, or our children’s children.   Do we actually believe in the future? How can think about 100, 1000 or 10,000 years in the future? How can plan for it? Writer and teachers, Rowan Dent introduces means of thinking beyond the end of our lives, or those of our children, Do we actually believe in the future? How can think about 100, 1000 or 10,000 years in the future? How can plan for it? Writer and teachers, Rowan Dent introduces means of thinking beyond the end of our lives, or those of our children, or our children’s children.   Andrew Mailing 1 1 15 15 full false 23:21 Nazis in Space with David Robinson https://oddpodcast.com/nazis-in-space-with-david-robinson-2/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:54:58 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=361 Uncovering the Nazi-space legend. Since the 1950s, In sci-fi, comics, and films, a secret Nazis space race has been a popular theme. But beyond crackpot conspiracy theories is there any evidence? David Robinson probes a murky world of rockets, rumours, and flying saucers in search of the truth. David Robinson is a journalist and works… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/nazis-in-space-with-david-robinson-2/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Nazis in Space with David Robinson</span></a> Uncovering the Nazi-space legend. Since the 1950s, In sci-fi, comics, and films, a secret Nazis space race has been a popular theme. But beyond crackpot conspiracy theories is there any evidence? David Robinson probes a murky world of rockets, Uncovering the Nazi-space legend. Since the 1950s, In sci-fi, comics, and films, a secret Nazis space race has been a popular theme. But beyond crackpot conspiracy theories is there any evidence? David Robinson probes a murky world of rockets, rumours, and flying saucers in search of the truth. David Robinson is a journalist and works… Read More »Nazis in Space with David Robinson Andrew Mailing 1 1 14 14 full false 26:52 Love, Madness and Limerence with Angie Mariani https://oddpodcast.com/love-madness-and-limerence-with-angie-mariani/ Thu, 28 May 2015 08:00:11 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=334 Mad in Love? Desperately madly in love? Affections not reciprocated? Then you are most likely suffering from limerence. Angue Mariani introduces us to the psychological state that is limerence that cause of pain, heartache and humiliation. Also in this episode the Davids confess to their limerent adventures of the past, discuss great moments of unrequited… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/love-madness-and-limerence-with-angie-mariani/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Love, Madness and Limerence with Angie Mariani</span></a> Mad in Love? Desperately madly in love? Affections not reciprocated? Then you are most likely suffering from limerence. Angue Mariani introduces us to the psychological state that is limerence that cause of pain, heartache and humiliation. Mad in Love? Desperately madly in love? Affections not reciprocated? Then you are most likely suffering from limerence. Angue Mariani introduces us to the psychological state that is limerence that cause of pain, heartache and humiliation. Also in this episode the Davids confess to their limerent adventures of the past, discuss great moments of unrequited… Read More »Love, Madness and Limerence with Angie Mariani Andrew Mailing 1 1 13 13 full false 22:37 Demonology with Father Jimmy Burke https://oddpodcast.com/demonology-with/ Thu, 14 May 2015 08:28:20 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=279 Fantasy or Reality? Denizens of Hell? Nature spirits? Neuroses? Humanity has an aeon-old, love-hate relationship with these enigmatic forces. Demons have been vilified throughout history, but also worshipped. Find them wandering the pages of the Bible, dwelling in the lonely places of the earth, and inhabiting nightmares. They are emblems of dark power and personifications… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/demonology-with/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Demonology with Father Jimmy Burke</span></a> Fantasy or Reality? Denizens of Hell? Nature spirits? Neuroses? Humanity has an aeon-old, love-hate relationship with these enigmatic forces. Demons have been vilified throughout history, but also worshipped. Fantasy or Reality? Denizens of Hell? Nature spirits? Neuroses? Humanity has an aeon-old, love-hate relationship with these enigmatic forces. Demons have been vilified throughout history, but also worshipped. Find them wandering the pages of the Bible, dwelling in the lonely places of the earth, and inhabiting nightmares. They are emblems of dark power and personifications… Read More »Demonology with Father Jimmy Burke Andrew Mailing 1 1 12 12 full false 26:10 Eugenics and Tea with Daniel Maier https://oddpodcast.com/francis-galton-with-daniel-myer/ Fri, 01 May 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=276 Galton was an eccentric genius, known as the father of both statistics and eugenics, who found time to invent the dog whistle, formulate the perfect cup of tea, discover anti-cyclones and draw up a map showing Britain’s highest concentrations of beautiful women. Here his life is explored with great humour and knowledge by Daniel Maier,… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/francis-galton-with-daniel-myer/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Eugenics and Tea with Daniel Maier</span></a> Galton was an eccentric genius, known as the father of both statistics and eugenics, who found time to invent the dog whistle, formulate the perfect cup of tea, discover anti-cyclones and draw up a map showing Britain’s highest concentrations of beauti... Galton was an eccentric genius, known as the father of both statistics and eugenics, who found time to invent the dog whistle, formulate the perfect cup of tea, discover anti-cyclones and draw up a map showing Britain’s highest concentrations of beautiful women. Here his life is explored with great humour and knowledge by Daniel Maier,… Read More »Eugenics and Tea with Daniel Maier Andrew Mailing 1 1 11 11 full false 38:48 The Cosmic Trigger Play with Daisy Campbell https://oddpodcast.com/daisy-campbell/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:11:47 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=285 A series of bizarre synchronicities led Daisy Campbell to stage Robert Anton Wilson’s book Cosmic Trigger last year. Here, whilst still in the process of bringing this caper together, she recounts the tale of Bob, Ken Campbell’s Illuminatus, her backstage conception, and why there is a bust of C.J Jung in Liverpool now sporting a… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/daisy-campbell/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">The Cosmic Trigger Play with Daisy Campbell</span></a> A series of bizarre synchronicities led Daisy Campbell to stage Robert Anton Wilson’s book Cosmic Trigger last year. Here, whilst still in the process of bringing this caper together, she recounts the tale of Bob, Ken Campbell’s Illuminatus, A series of bizarre synchronicities led Daisy Campbell to stage Robert Anton Wilson’s book Cosmic Trigger last year. Here, whilst still in the process of bringing this caper together, she recounts the tale of Bob, Ken Campbell’s Illuminatus, her backstage conception, and why there is a bust of C.J Jung in Liverpool now sporting a… Read More »The Cosmic Trigger Play with Daisy Campbell Andrew Mailing 1 1 10 10 full false 29:37 Sherlock Holmes with Lori Boul https://oddpodcast.com/sherlock-holmes-with-lori-boul/ Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:42:22 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=270 In the BBC reworking of Sherlock Holmes, starring Benedict Cummerbund and Martin Freeman, the writers have Sherlock describe himself as a ‘high functioning sociopath’. Elsewhere in the series there are mutterings of autism and Asperger’s from his sidekick Dr. Watson. But would Conan Doyle, a medical man himself, have agreed with these diagnoses? And exactly… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/sherlock-holmes-with-lori-boul/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Sherlock Holmes with Lori Boul</span></a> In the BBC reworking of Sherlock Holmes, starring Benedict Cummerbund and Martin Freeman, the writers have Sherlock describe himself as a ‘high functioning sociopath’. Elsewhere in the series there are mutterings of autism and Asperger’s from his sidek... In the BBC reworking of Sherlock Holmes, starring Benedict Cummerbund and Martin Freeman, the writers have Sherlock describe himself as a ‘high functioning sociopath’. Elsewhere in the series there are mutterings of autism and Asperger’s from his sidekick Dr. Watson. But would Conan Doyle, a medical man himself, have agreed with these diagnoses? And exactly… Read More »Sherlock Holmes with Lori Boul Andrew Mailing 1 1 9 9 full false 25:10 KLF with John Higgs https://oddpodcast.com/klf-with-john-higgs-2/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:35:39 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=267 In 1991 The KLF were the best-selling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility and creative freedom. Three years later they split up, actively began to remove themselves from musical history – and burnt the million pounds they made from the band, in a remote boathouse on the Scottish isle of Jura. On… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/klf-with-john-higgs-2/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">KLF with John Higgs</span></a> In 1991 The KLF were the best-selling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility and creative freedom. Three years later they split up, actively began to remove themselves from musical history – and burnt the million pounds they made from ... In 1991 The KLF were the best-selling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility and creative freedom. Three years later they split up, actively began to remove themselves from musical history – and burnt the million pounds they made from the band, in a remote boathouse on the Scottish isle of Jura. On… Read More »KLF with John Higgs Andrew Mailing 1 1 8 8 full false 23:18 The Traffic Island with Andy Riley https://oddpodcast.com/the-traffic-island-with-andy-riley/ Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:15:07 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=255 Andy Riley is a cartoonist and scriptwriter whose work includes the Bunny Suicides book series, the sitcom Black Books and the film Gnomeo & Juliet. In this episode however Andy explores a different passion and poses the question: would you ever go camping on a roundabout or live on one? Apparently people do. Andy is… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/the-traffic-island-with-andy-riley/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">The Traffic Island with Andy Riley</span></a> Andy Riley is a cartoonist and scriptwriter whose work includes the Bunny Suicides book series, the sitcom Black Books and the film Gnomeo & Juliet. In this episode however Andy explores a different passion and poses the question: would you ever go cam... Andy Riley is a cartoonist and scriptwriter whose work includes the Bunny Suicides book series, the sitcom Black Books and the film Gnomeo & Juliet. In this episode however Andy explores a different passion and poses the question: would you ever go camping on a roundabout or live on one? Apparently people do. Andy is… Read More »The Traffic Island with Andy Riley Andrew Mailing 1 1 7 7 full false 27:10 Men and Boardgames with Henry Ward https://oddpodcast.com/6-men-boardgames-henry-ward/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:06:10 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=209 In this fascinating talk, Henry Ward shares his obsession and explores the apparent relationship between an interest in games and being male, asking whether the male brain is particularly suited to gaming, and exploring what it is about games that keeps him coming back for more. In this fascinating talk, Henry Ward shares his obsession and explores the apparent relationship between an interest in games and being male, asking whether the male brain is particularly suited to gaming, and exploring what it is about games that keep... In this fascinating talk, Henry Ward shares his obsession and explores the apparent relationship between an interest in games and being male, asking whether the male brain is particularly suited to gaming, and exploring what it is about games that keeps him coming back for more. Andrew Mailing 1 1 6 6 full false 24:25 Secrets of the Yogis with Sue Bradley https://oddpodcast.com/5-secrets-yogis-sue-bradley/ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:44:38 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=155 Sue Bradley is the fiddle-player with the Blue Hearts, a former member of Pookiesnackenburger and a TED speaker. Here however she reveals her knowledge and passion for ancient secrets of the yogis. Discover how rubbing yourself with urine, sucking river water up your bum and levitating is good for you. No, really. Sue Bradley is the fiddle-player with the Blue Hearts, a former member of Pookiesnackenburger and a TED speaker. Here however she reveals her knowledge and passion for ancient secrets of the yogis. Discover how rubbing yourself with urine, Sue Bradley is the fiddle-player with the Blue Hearts, a former member of Pookiesnackenburger and a TED speaker. Here however she reveals her knowledge and passion for ancient secrets of the yogis. Discover how rubbing yourself with urine, sucking river water up your bum and levitating is good for you. No, really. Andrew Mailing 1 1 5 5 full false 26:08 St Alban versus St George with John Higgs https://oddpodcast.com/4-st-alban-versus-st-george-john-higgs/ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:24:14 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=152 John Higgs is the author of some terrific books whose subject matter range from the KLF to Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson. He has also written two novels: The Brandy of the Damned and the First Church on the Moon which have garnered favourable comparisons to Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut. Here he tells… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/4-st-alban-versus-st-george-john-higgs/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">St Alban versus St George with John Higgs</span></a> John Higgs is the author of some terrific books whose subject matter range from the KLF to Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson. He has also written two novels: The Brandy of the Damned and the First Church on the Moon which have garnered favourable c... John Higgs is the author of some terrific books whose subject matter range from the KLF to Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson. He has also written two novels: The Brandy of the Damned and the First Church on the Moon which have garnered favourable comparisons to Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut. Here he tells… Read More »St Alban versus St George with John Higgs Andrew Mailing 1 1 4 4 full false 22:11 Anarchist cooking with George Egg https://oddpodcast.com/3-anarchist-cooking-george-egg/ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:15:15 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=149 George Egg has two major passions in his life: comedy and food. Having been touring as a professional comic for the past two decades he has grown tired of eating mediocre and over-priced hotel food. In an act of sheer inventiveness and subversion George has taught himself how to cook a vast array of three-course… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/3-anarchist-cooking-george-egg/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Anarchist cooking with George Egg</span></a> George Egg has two major passions in his life: comedy and food. Having been touring as a professional comic for the past two decades he has grown tired of eating mediocre and over-priced hotel food. In an act of sheer inventiveness and subversion Georg... George Egg has two major passions in his life: comedy and food. Having been touring as a professional comic for the past two decades he has grown tired of eating mediocre and over-priced hotel food. In an act of sheer inventiveness and subversion George has taught himself how to cook a vast array of three-course… Read More »Anarchist cooking with George Egg Andrew Mailing 1 1 3 3 full false 19:04 Werewolf erotica with Tilly Gregory https://oddpodcast.com/2-werewolf-erotica-tilly-gregory/ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:10:38 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=147 Tilly Gregory is a writer and journalist who specialises in women, sexuality and feminism. In a past life she used to write erotica for the publishing company Black Lace, under the name Mathilde Madden. Three of her novels were about ‘sexy werewolves’. Like Ginsberg’s ‘Howl’ one of them ended up in a US court of… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/2-werewolf-erotica-tilly-gregory/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">Werewolf erotica with Tilly Gregory</span></a> Tilly Gregory is a writer and journalist who specialises in women, sexuality and feminism. In a past life she used to write erotica for the publishing company Black Lace, under the name Mathilde Madden. Three of her novels were about ‘sexy werewolves’.... Tilly Gregory is a writer and journalist who specialises in women, sexuality and feminism. In a past life she used to write erotica for the publishing company Black Lace, under the name Mathilde Madden. Three of her novels were about ‘sexy werewolves’. Like Ginsberg’s ‘Howl’ one of them ended up in a US court of… Read More »Werewolf erotica with Tilly Gregory Andrew Mailing 1 1 2 2 full false 21:17 The history of the Martini with Rob Brandt https://oddpodcast.com/1-history-martini-rob-brandt/ Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:24:43 +0000 https://oddpodcast.com/?p=137  Robert Brandt is an illustrator by trade but, true to the spirit of the Odditorium, this talk is not about his day job but a different passion: drinking. And not any drink. You won’t find Rob wandering the streets with a bottle of Blue Nun in his hands. A connoisseur of the finer things in… <a href="https://oddpodcast.com/1-history-martini-rob-brandt/" class="" rel="bookmark">Read More »<span class="screen-reader-text">The history of the Martini with Rob Brandt</span></a>  Robert Brandt is an illustrator by trade but, true to the spirit of the Odditorium, this talk is not about his day job but a different passion: drinking. And not any drink. You won’t find Rob wandering the streets with a bottle of Blue Nun in his hand...  Robert Brandt is an illustrator by trade but, true to the spirit of the Odditorium, this talk is not about his day job but a different passion: drinking. And not any drink. You won’t find Rob wandering the streets with a bottle of Blue Nun in his hands. A connoisseur of the finer things in… Read More »The history of the Martini with Rob Brandt Andrew Mailing 1 1 1 1 full false 25:34