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.

This week on City Beef, it’s Durham vs. York, and the conversation immediately dissolves into a swirl of medieval chaos and questionable folklore.

At some point, dysentery gets mentioned far too casually. The Sockburn Worm barges into the chat. A 97-year-old Polish Count dwarf enters the discussion, yet somehow becomes the most sensible figure involved. Meanwhile, the rats of York burglaries keep getting brought up and of course Dick Turpin appears, unsolicited, like he always does.

Which city comes out on top?
The scholarly, stone-stacked aura of Durham, or the historical, vaguely rodent-adjacent swagger of York?

Tune in because this beef is timeless, tangled, and probably violating several bylaws.

This week on City Beef, it’s Sunderland vs. Wolverhampton.

We wander into Sunderland first, where the chat somehow drifts toward a suspiciously pale local figure, a half-man half-pig situation nobody fully understands, and a rodent-adjacent troublemaker who definitely isn’t paying council tax. Wolverhampton fires back with its own brand of folklore chaos, and suddenly we’re debating which city is statistically more likely to have produced a serial killer with poor timekeeping.

A perfectly normal comparison of two cities derails into wild accusations, confused diagrams, and one host insisting he’s being followed by a creature wearing a tiny high-vis vest. A cartoon pigeon eventually swoops in to restore order, only to escalate things by taking an official stance.

Who comes out on top?
The windy, uncompromising swagger of Sunderland, or the smoky, stubborn charm of Wolverhampton?

Tune in—because this beef is somehow both overcooked and dangerously raw at the same time.

This week on City Beef, it’s Aberdeen vs. Sheffield.

We dive into the granite city’s ancient bridges, the kind that look like they’ve seen a thousand winters and at least one ghost with tax issues. Sheffield fires back with its legendary local dances—half celebration, half workout, and entirely confusing to outsiders.

Somehow, a perfectly innocent discussion spirals into an argument about whether Johnny Depp once passed through either city (pure speculation, zero facts, maximum chaos), and a rogue cartoon cow gets involved to break up the fight… or possibly escalate it.

Which city comes out on top? The historic, brooding beauty of Aberdeen or the steel-soaked charm and foot-tapping energy of Sheffield?

Tune in to find out—because this beef is officially medium-rare and sizzling.