Belfast vs Glasgow – Vampires, Robberies, and a Cucumber

This week’s episode leans fully into the weird as Belfast vs Glasgow collide in a story showdown packed with infamous cases, urban legends, and details so strange they almost sound made up. As always, nothing lines up neatly — and that’s exactly the point.

Belfast and Glasgow each contribute a series of stories that range from historically notorious to outright surreal. One moment the conversation dives into The Great Belfast Bank Robbery, a crime so audacious it still lingers in public memory; the next, it veers sharply into folklore territory with the Gorbals Vampire, a legend that proves fear and imagination can take on a life of their own.

Lurking in the background is Jack the Ripper, whose name alone brings a sense of unease — not as a solved mystery, but as an example of how certain stories refuse to fade, no matter how little is truly known.

Balancing the dark with the downright absurd, the episode also dives into stranger crimes and curiosities: a cucumber robbery that raises more questions than answers, and the unexpected appearance of sex dolls in a context that is, predictably, very weird. These moments offer uncomfortable laughs, bafflement, and the reminder that reality often outdoes fiction.

Blending urban legend, infamous crime, and baffling nonsense, this episode is perfect for listeners who love:

• Weird British and Irish stories

• True crime brushing up against folklore

• Bizarre robberies and unexplained behaviour

• Podcasts that embrace the absurd as much as the dark

Belfast vs Glasgow proves once again that “interesting” isn’t about polish or logic — it’s about the stories that make you pause, laugh, or quietly say what on earth was that? Tune in to decide which place delivers the strangest mix — and which story refuses to let go.

Liverpool vs Swindon – Weird Stories from Familiar Names

This week’s episode throws Liverpool vs Swindon into another strange and unpredictable showdown, as the podcast digs into a fresh set of weird stories, cultural oddities, and unsettling moments to decide which place comes out as the most interesting.

Liverpool brings an unexpected twist on the familiar with a story that circles around Eleanor Rigby — taking a name everyone thinks they know and pulling it into far stranger territory. What starts as a recognisable reference quickly becomes something more curious, uncomfortable, and oddly haunting.

Swindon answers back with the appearance of Billie Piper, but not in the way you might expect. Fame and familiarity give way to a story that veers into the bizarre, showing how well-known figures can end up tangled in strange, local, or downright surreal narratives.

Threaded through the episode is a murder — not treated as straightforward true crime, but as another disturbing detail in a wider collection of weirdness. The focus stays on the odd circumstances, the unsettling overlaps, and the uncomfortable questions that arise when everyday places brush up against something deeply wrong.

Mixing pop culture, local strangeness, and dark curiosity, this episode is perfect for listeners who enjoy:

• Weird British stories

• Familiar names used in unfamiliar ways

• True crime with an offbeat angle

• Podcasts that focus on the strange rather than the sensational

Liverpool vs Swindon proves once again that the weirdest stories often hide behind names you think you recognise. Tune in to find out which place delivers the strangest tale — and which detail you won’t be able to stop thinking about.

Christmas Special: Nottingham vs Swansea – The Battle of the Most Interesting City

This Christmas Special podcast episode delivers a festive deep dive into Nottingham vs Swansea, as the two cities go head-to-head in a series of unusual, darkly comic, and jaw-dropping story showdowns to decide which city is truly the most interesting. Packed with urban legends, bizarre crimes, folklore, and local mysteries, this special is perfect for fans of true crime podcasts, strange history, British folklore, and offbeat storytelling.

From Nottingham’s hidden tunnels beneath the city, whispering with secrets of the past, to tales that blur the line between myth and reality, the stakes rise quickly. Swansea fires back with unforgettable stories, including the legendary Cyril the Swan, a local icon with an unexpectedly fierce reputation, and the chilling appearance of a dangerous devil dog said to stalk the shadows.

As the Christmas Special unfolds, the stories take a darker turn: a murder committed by a man wearing a wig becomes a grim but bizarre focal point, raising questions about identity, deception, and the strange details that make true crime so unsettling. Each city counters with stories stranger, funnier, or more disturbing than the last, making it impossible to predict who will come out on top.

Blending humour, horror, history, and festive chaos, this episode is a must-listen for anyone searching for:

• Christmas podcast specials

• Nottingham history and urban legends

• Swansea folklore and strange stories

• UK true crime with a twist

• Weird British history podcasts

Whether you’re team Nottingham or team Swansea, this Christmas Special proves one thing: when it comes to bizarre stories, both cities are full of surprises. Tune in to find out which city earns the crown as the most interesting — and which stories will haunt you long after the festive season ends.