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  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 12 – Season Wrap Up

    12 Weird Nights - Night 12 – Season Wrap Up
    Jan 23 2026
    The Final Curious Night is a quiet curtain call for 12 Weird Nights—a soft pause at the end of a season shaped by wonder, questions, and late-night curiosity.

    In this episode, I look back on where our curiosity took us—from ancient skies and forgotten knowledge to the strange corners of the mind and the comfort of night stories. It’s a love letter to the gentle misfits, the quiet thinkers, and anyone who’s ever felt a little out of place in a loud world.

    There are no big mysteries to solve tonight—just gratitude, reflection, and a reminder that wonder doesn’t disappear when the lights go out. It waits.

    Thank you for spending these nights with me.
    Until the next curious night. 🌙

    -Jane 🐝

    I left something behind for the curious ones. Case 001: The Crossing is an interactive mystery told through found documents and quiet clues. If you hear the call, you’ll find it on:
    Ko-fi
    Gumroad

    Credits:
    🎵Outro - Lucid dream

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    15 mins
  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 11 – Why Time Feels Weird Sometimes

    12 Weird Nights - Night 11 – Why Time Feels Weird Sometimes
    Jan 17 2026
    (00:00:00) 12 Weird Nights - Night 11 – Why Time Feels Weird Sometimes (00:03:09) Part 1 - When Time Actually Breaks (According to Physics) (00:06:04) PART 2 — When Time Feels Weird (The Brain’s Version of Reality) (00:09:18) PART 3 — When We Let Time Break (Flow, Focus, and Altered States) (00:12:13) PART 4 — Places Where Time Feels… Thin (00:15:40) PART 5 — Time Slips: Stories That Refuse to Stay in the Past (00:19:05) PART 6 — The Mandela Effect: When Memory Slips Together (00:21:24) PART 7 — What We’re Actually Seeing When Time Feels Unstable (00:23:26) Outro Why does time sometimes feel like it’s speeding up, slowing down, or skipping altogether?In Episode 11 of 12 Weird Nights, we explore the strange moments when time feels unstable and why that feeling isn’t just in your head. From real physics that prove time can bend, to the brain’s habit of quietly editing reality, this episode unpacks why our experience of time is far more flexible than we’re taught to believe.We’ll talk about time dilation, perception glitches, flow states, disorienting places, and the stories people tell when time feels off without turning it into science fiction or fear. Just curiosity, context, and a deeper look at how reality is experienced rather than measured.This episode also lands at a fitting moment: a season-ender mini-series unfolding right at the start of a new year. An ending inside a beginning and a reminder that time doesn’t just move forward. It stretches, bends, and sometimes hesitates.In this episode, we explore:Why time isn’t constant according to physicsHow speed and gravity can slow time downWhy the brain doesn’t experience time as a single “clock”Common time distortions like the stopped-clock illusionHow flow states, focus, and altered awareness affect timeWhy certain places feel disorienting or “off”Time slip stories and why they persist without physical proofHow shared memory and storytelling shape our sense of the pastThe difference between physical, perceptual, and cultural time distortionsThis episode is part of 12 Weird Nights, a mini-series designed for late-night listening, quiet curiosity, and questions that don’t always need answers.If this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight—I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird.Recommended books:Felt Time: The Science of How We Experience Time by Marc WittmannWhy Time Flies: A Mostly Scientific Investigation by Alan BurdickThe End of Time: The Next Revolution in Our Understanding of the Universe by Julian BarbourTime Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe by Lee SmolinIn Search of Time: The History, Physics, and Philosophy of Time by Dan FalkCredits:Scifi Intro OutroSpace JourneySuspense Sci-fi UnderscoreA gentle note:This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.🌙 Affiliate DisclaimerSome of the links provided may be affiliate links through Bookshop.org. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the LilWeird Podcast and keeps the stories coming. Thank you for your support!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse© 2026 LilWeird Podcast by Jane Bee. All rights reserved.
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    25 mins
  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 10 – Unusual Science Discoveries from 2025

    12 Weird Nights - Night 10 – Unusual Science Discoveries from 2025
    Jan 16 2026
    (00:00:00) 12 Weird Nights - Night 10 – Unusual Science Discoveries from 2025 (00:02:21) COSMIC ANOMALIES (00:05:55) BIZARRE BIOLOGY (00:09:31) Earth Is Trapped in a Void (00:11:47) Cleopatra’s Sunken Port (00:14:51) The Color No Human Had Ever Seen Before (00:15:46) Are We Losing Our Inner Voice? (00:17:12) Outro As Night Ten of LilWeird’s twelve-night mini series, this episode reflects on unusual science discoveries from 2025 - cosmic anomalies, bizarre biology, hidden history, and the unsettling realization that reality itself may depend on how we perceive it.Some mysteries weren’t solved.Some questions stayed open.And maybe that’s the point.Night Ten of the 12 Weird Nights mini seriesIn this episode, we explore unusual science discoveries from 2025 that made researchers pause and gently unsettled our assumptions about reality.What’s inside this episode:Cosmic AnomaliesA mysterious interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, enters our solar system without behaving like a typical cometThe discovery of Cloud-9, a “failed galaxy” that had everything it needed to form stars… and never didBizarre BiologyThe “Bone Collector” caterpillar, which builds armor from the remains of insectsFungi connected to machines, producing music and art through bio-electrical signalsEvidence that animals may sense environmental changes before humans canThe Existential QuestionA 2025 theory suggesting Earth may sit inside a vast cosmic void—reshaping how we measure the universe’s expansionHidden HistoryA submerged port near Taposiris Magna that may bring us closer to Cleopatra’s long-lost tombThe unexpected link between elephants, Ebony trees, and the future of musical instrumentsPerception & ConsciousnessA newly perceived color that exists only through direct stimulation of the human eye - OLO (I forgot to drop the name of it in the episode 🥹)The realization that not everyone experiences an inner voice—and what that says about realityIf this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight, I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird.Credits: Intro MelancolicaMagic Night Ambient MusicSpace JourneyDocumentary MusicA gentle note:This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse© 2026 LilWeird Podcast by Jane Bee. All rights reserved.
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    18 mins
  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 9 – The Night of Lost Libraries

    12 Weird Nights - Night 9 – The Night of Lost Libraries
    Jan 15 2026
    What happens when the world’s knowledge disappears? From the clay tablets of Nineveh to the scrolls of Alexandria, and from the manuscripts of Nalanda to the burned codices of the Maya, this episode explores the fascinating, and tragic history of lost libraries.We dive into the paradox of preservation, where fire sometimes saves what it seeks to destroy, the human stories of librarians who risked everything to protect knowledge, and the looming threat of a modern Digital Dark Age where our digital treasures may vanish without a trace.Join me as we journey through the ashes of memory, uncovering the fragile thread that connects us to the past and asking the quiet question: what knowledge are we letting disappear today?In this episode:Nineveh & Ashurbanipal’s Library: How fire baked clay tablets into permanence, preserving 2,500-year-old wisdom.The Great Library of Alexandria: Three phases of destruction, lost scientific discoveries, and the human cost of attrition.Nalanda & the Maya Codices: When libraries became targets of war and colonial erasure, and only fragments survive today.Modern Ashes: The deliberate destruction of libraries in WWII, including Leuven and Warsaw, and their haunting memorials.The Heroes of Preservation: Librarians in Timbuktu and Sarajevo who risked their lives to save centuries of knowledge.Technology as the New Scribe: AI and imaging resurrecting burned scrolls, and the looming threat of the Digital Dark Age.Why listen:This episode isn’t just about books—it’s about memory, culture, and the human drive to preserve stories against time, fire, and indifference.Something to ponder:"Knowledge is fragile. It survives not by walls, but by people who care."If this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight, I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird.Recommended Books:The Vanished Library: A Wonder of the Ancient World by Luciano CanforaThe Library: A Fragile History – Andrew PettegreeLibricide: The Regime-Sponsored Destruction of Books and Libraries in the Twentieth Century by Rebecca KnuthThe Library: A Fragile History – Andrew PettegreeThe Burning of the Books: A History of Knowledge Under Attack – Richard OvendenTimbuktu: The Sahara’s Fabled City of Gold – Marq de Villiers & Sheila HirtleThe Archimedes Codex: How a Medieval Prayer Book is Revealing the True Genius of Antiquity – Reviel Netz & William NoelThe Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum: Archaeology, Reception, and Digital Reconstruction (Sozomena, 1)Credits:🎵BGM UsedIntro MelancolicaMystical Piano AtmosphereA gentle note:This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.🌙 Affiliate DisclaimerSome of the links provided may be affiliate links through Bookshop.org and Amazon.com. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the LilWeird Podcast and keeps the stories coming. Thank you for your support!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse© 2026 LilWeird Podcast by Jane Bee. All rights reserved.
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    7 mins
  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 8 – The City That Sank (Modern Unsolved Mystery)

    12 Weird Nights - Night 8 – The City That Sank (Modern Unsolved Mystery)
    Jan 14 2026
    (00:00:00) 12 Weird Nights - Night 8 – The City That Sank (Modern Unsolved Mystery) (00:01:57) SEGMENT 1 — PORT ROYAL, JAMAICA: THE CITY THAT VANISHED IN THREE MINUTES (00:03:56) SEGMENT 2 — DWARKA & YONAGUNI (00:05:41) SEGMENT 3 — SHI CHENG, CHINA (00:06:53) SEGMENT 4 — BAIAE, ITALY (00:08:00) SEGMENT 5 — THE CITIES SINKING right now (00:09:36) Outro The City That Sank: Lost Cities Beneath the WavesCities aren’t permanent. Some fall in minutes. Others sink slowly, almost unnoticed.In this episode of LilWeird we take a journey through submerged cities and forgotten urban ruins, from dramatic collapses to slow, geological descent. We walk through ancient myths, underwater archaeology, and the modern world’s own sinking metropolises. Along the way, we explore how water has shaped human history and why the land beneath our feet might not be as stable as it seems.We look at places swallowed by sea, swallowed by choice, or dragged under by time and uncover the surprising connections between them.🌊 From Port Royal to Baiae📍 From myth-laden ruins to cities sinking today⚠️ A reflection on land loss, water, history, and warning signsWhether you love strange history, mythic landscapes, or curious mysteries hidden in plain sight, this episode is for you.What you’ll hear in this episode:Sudden Collapse: How earthquakes and ground liquefaction swallowed a city wholeMyth vs Reality: Stories of underwater cities and the science behind themIntentional Submergence: When human decisions flood a city foreverSlow Sinking: Ancient resort towns sinking over centuriesModern Sinks: Why some major cities today are quietly going underFeatured places discussed:Port Royal, Dwarka, Yonaguni, Shi Cheng, Baiae, Jakarta, Mexico City, Venice, and Manila.Themes to ponder:How water reshapes cities through sudden or slow forcesWhere myth and archaeology overlap (and where they don’t)What sunken cities can teach us about our futureIf this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight, I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird.Recommended Books:UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY & SUNKEN WORLDSLost Depths: Unveiling the Enigmatic Ruins of an Ancient Underwater MetropolisSubmerged History: Underwater Archaeology in FloridaThe Sea Hunters II by Clive Cussler & Craig DirgoShadow Divers by Robert Kurson🌍 CLIMATE, SEA LEVELS & MODERN SINKING CITIESThe Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized WorldFICTION WITH SUNKEN CITY THEMESThe Drowned World by J. G. BallardNew York 2140 by Kim Stanley RobinsonThe Sea and Summer by George TurnerCredits:Music Used:Intro MelancolicaVelvet Sky Lofi AmbientA gentle note:This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.🌙 Affiliate Disclaimer:Some of the links provided may be affiliate links through Bookshop.org and Amazon.com . If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the LilWeird Podcast and keeps the stories coming. Thank you for your support!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse© 2026 LilWeird Podcast by Jane Bee. All rights reserved.
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    12 mins
  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 7 – Alchemy’s Two Treasures

    12 Weird Nights - Night 7 – Alchemy’s Two Treasures
    Dec 10 2025
    (00:00:00) 12 Weird Nights - Night 7 – Alchemy’s Two Treasures (00:03:14) What Exactly Are the Two Treasures? (00:05:56) The Eastern Treasury: Taoist Internal Alchemy (00:09:36) The Western Treasury: The White Stone and the Red Stone (00:16:53) The Medicine of the Two Stones: Paracelsus and the Elixirs (00:20:14) The Psychological Treasury: Jung and the Inner Stones (00:23:31) Global Resonances: Two Treasures Across the World (00:26:10) SHORT REFLECTION (00:29:15) Outro Series: 12 Weird NightsEpisode: 7 of 12Tonight, we dive into one of the most enduring mysteries of alchemy: the Twin Treasures at the heart of the Great Work. From Taoist internal alchemy to Hermetic symbolism, from Paracelsian medicine to Jungian psychology, cultures across the world preserved the same pattern, a White Treasure that purifies… and a Red Treasure that transforms.In this episode, we unravel how these two forces appear in ancient texts, medieval manuscripts, and global mythologies and why alchemists believed you cannot reach illumination without first achieving clarity.We also explore a modern parallel to this ancient journey through Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, a story that reveals the same truth the old alchemists guarded: that sometimes the treasure you cross the world to find has always been waiting where you first began.🌙 SHOW NOTESIn this episode:The White Stone and the Red Stone: lunar purification and solar transformationTaoist Neidan’s True Lead & True MercuryWestern Hermeticism and the stages of the Great WorkThe Red King and White Queen in the Chemical WeddingParacelsus and the medicinal White and Red ElixirsJung’s psychological interpretation of the Two TreasuresGlobal echoes of twin symbols—from India to medieval lapidariesHow The Alchemist mirrors the entire journey of the Great WorkPlus:A short reflection on balance, transformation, and the treasures hidden within us🌙 RECOMMENDED BOOKS (FURTHER READING)Alchemy & Esoteric TraditionsThe Alchemist — Paulo CoelhoThe Red Book — C.G. JungPsychology and Alchemy — C.G. JungThe Hermetic Tradition — Julius EvolaThe Secret of the Golden Flower — Richard WilhelmThe Book of Lambspring (Anonymous, classic alchemical text)Mythology, Symbolism & World TraditionsThe Power of Myth — Joseph CampbellThe Hero With a Thousand Faces — Joseph CampbellThe Secret Teachings of All Ages — Manly P. HallAlchemy-Inspired FictionThe Alchemist — Paulo CoelhoThese books deepen the exploration of symbolic languages, inner transformation, and the universal motifs found in alchemy and mythology.If this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight—I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird.Thank you for listening—and for keeping wonder alive.Stay curious. Keep your wonder close. 🌙✨🌙 Affiliate DisclaimerSome of the links provided may be affiliate links through Bookshop.org and Amazon.com. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the LilWeird Podcast and keeps the stories coming. Thank you for your support!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse© 2026 LilWeird Podcast by Jane Bee. All rights reserved.
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    30 mins
  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 6 – Five Scientific Oddities of the Night

    12 Weird Nights - Night 6 – Five Scientific Oddities of the Night
    Dec 4 2025
    (00:00:00) 12 Weird Nights - Night 6 – Five Scientific Oddities of the Night (00:02:16) Oddity 1 (00:06:02) Oddity 2 (00:10:50) Oddity 3 (00:13:47) Oddity 4 (00:16:19) Oddity 5 (00:21:20) Closing Series: 12 Weird NightsEpisode: 6 of 12The Quiet Wonders: Five Scientific Oddities of the Night(Part of the LilWeird “12 Weird Nights” Mini-Series)Tonight, we slow down and explore the kind of mysteries that don’t make headlines — the quiet, scientific oddities hiding beneath everyday reality. From particles that stay connected across impossible distances to jellyfish that can reset their own lifespan, this episode looks at the strange behaviors and hidden structures shaping our universe in silence.In Night 6, we dive into five unusual phenomena:Quantum EntanglementTime CrystalsWormholes & Exotic MatterThe Immortal JellyfishThe Giant Blobs Beneath EarthThese aren’t loud or dramatic wonders — they’re subtle, steady, and quietly astonishing. Perfect for late-night listening, deep thinking, and rediscovering how strange our world really is.If you want to dig deeper into any of tonight’s topics, check out the show notes for links and recommended books.📘 SHOW NOTES — Night 6: Five Scientific Oddities of the NightTonight’s Oddities:Quantum EntanglementTime CrystalsWormholes & Exotic MatterTurritopsis dohrnii — The Immortal JellyfishLLSVPs — The Giant Blobs Beneath EarthReferences and suggested readings:✨ For Quantum Oddities (Entanglement, Time Crystals, etc.)The Quantum World: Quantum Physics for EveryoneSimply Quantum PhysicsQuantum Physics for BeginnersThe Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred🌍 For Earth & Planetary Oddities (Deep Earth, Geology, Planet History)Explaining the Earth: An Introduction to the Earth and Its SystemsThe Solid EarthPlate Tectonics🌊 For Life, Nature & Ocean-Based Wonders (e.g. Immortal Jellyfish, Bioluminescence, Deep Earth / Ocean Layers)Spineless: The Science of Jellyfish and the Art of Growing a BackboneA gentle note:This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.🌙 Affiliate DisclaimerSome of the links provided may be affiliate links through Bookshop.org. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the LilWeird Podcast and keeps the stories coming. Thank you for your support!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse© 2026 LilWeird Podcast by Jane Bee. All rights reserved.
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    24 mins
  • 12 Weird Nights - Night 5 – The Invisible Language of Fairy Circles

    12 Weird Nights - Night 5 – The Invisible Language of Fairy Circles
    Nov 29 2025
    Series: 12 Weird NightsEpisode: 5 of 12The Invisible Language of Fairy CirclesIn this night’s journey, we follow a shape that appears across continents and cultures: the circle. Some circles bloom with mushrooms in rainy meadows; others form as mysterious bare patches in the deserts of Namibia and Australia. Different worlds, different origins — yet both feel intentional, almost like nature is leaving messages in the ground.In this episode, we explore what fairy circles really are, the folklore that warned people to stay away from them, the scientific theories that try to explain them, and the Indigenous knowledge that understood them long before science began asking questions. From the dancing grounds of the Fae to termite-engineered water traps, from fungal mycelium to self-organizing ecosystems, fairy circles reveal an ancient pattern hidden beneath our feet.And somewhere between myth and mathematics, we uncover the possibility that circles in nature aren’t just patterns — they’re language.Join me for a quiet, curious wander into the geometry of the earth.What We Explore:What fairy circles actually are (fungal rings vs. desert circles)The folklore of Europe: Fae, witches, dragons, and enchanted boundariesWhy the Philippines has no fairy circles — but similar intuitionsThe science behind mushroom rings and their soil chemistryDesert fairy circles in Namibia & AustraliaTheories behind their formation: termites vs. self-organizationIndigenous knowledge and how it completes the scientific storyWhy circles appear in nature, and what they might symbolizeA reflective look at how humans interpret patterns in the world📚 Sources & Further ReadingPatterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does — Philip BallEntangled Life — Merlin SheldrakeThe Mushroom at the End of the World — Anna Lowenhaupt TsingFinding the Mother Tree — Suzanne SimardThe Hidden Life of Trees — Peter WohllebenSand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World — Tyson YunkaportaIf this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight—I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird.A gentle note:This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.🌙 Affiliate DisclaimerSome of the links provided may be affiliate links through Bookshop.org. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the LilWeird Podcast and keeps the stories coming. Thank you for your support!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lilweird-podcast--6099720/support.Here’s how you can support and explore more:🌕 Become a Ko-fi supporter and receive the Moon Notes Journal - a dreamy little guide to help you reflect, set intentions, and write under the phases of the moon🌌 Follow the LilWeird Podcast on your favorite app✨ Leave a rating or review! It helps more curious minds find us🌿 Join as a supporter on Ko-fi to unlock future perks and behind-the-scenes magic🧭 Explore all LilWeird links here →Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lilweirduniverseInstagram: @lilweird_universeSubstack: https://lilweirduniverse.substack.com/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lilweirduniverse© 2026 LilWeird Podcast by Jane Bee. All rights reserved.
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    7 mins