Hello and welcome to AfterWyrd, the home of the strange, the mysterious, and the downright odd news. The Wyrdo's are back with a bumper episode that covers everything from genetic analysis of the Führer to spectral flatulence in London.

New DNA analysis of a blood-stained cloth reveals that Hitler had a hidden genetic disorder that likely hindered the development of his sexual organs, backing up the decades-old wartime song. We discuss the analysis of the Führer’s DNA profile, which revealed Kalman syndrome, suggesting a struggle to form sexual relationships, and the evidence that he may have been neurodivergent. We also explore the ethical conflicts of the research with geneticist Turi King, who identified Richard III's remains.

The talk turns to the bizarre as we examine the saga of a woman claiming to be Ozzy Osbourne’s secret daughter. Sharon, Kelly, and Jack reveal the array of bizarre items sent through the post to the family, including toenail clippings and blood, as Kelly discusses the severely inappropriate claims of speaking to the late rocker beyond the grave.

The hosts explore architectural oddities, including the London landmark that appears to make a farting sound when fireworks are set off near it—the Pringle-shaped Olympic Velodrome. We also discuss the viral TikTok footage and other strange acoustical architecture like the Whispering Gallery and Mexico's El Castillo Pyramid.

We then look at the French engineering bestseller, God, the Science, the Evidence, which claims to prove the existence of God through the complexity of DNA structure and the fine-tuning argument, leading to a discussion on philosophical arguments, mega churches, and the ethics of wealth in religion.

Finally, we review the buzz around the film The Carpenter's Son, depicting the childhood of Jesus Christ starring Nicholas Cage as Joseph, discussing the film's profound themes, archaic language, and that reliably present Cage freakout moment.

"Don't blame the owls."

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We are honoured to welcome Reverend Peter Laws, author, celebrated horror novelist, and host of the hit YouTube channel Into the Fog, to the show. Peter is an ordained minister, but he is known for his deep dive into the darkest corners of human fascination.

In this deep philosophical and psychological episode, we discuss the core thesis of his acclaimed non-fiction book, The Frighteners, and why our interest in the macabre, true crime, and horror films is not just acceptable, but actually a healthy way to process our mortality and fears.

In This Discussion, The Wyrdo's Ask Peter:

The Frighteners Thesis: Why being a "professional nice guy" who works in a church can also mean celebrating the darkness, and why that isn't hypocritical.

Horror and the Divine: Why Peter believes God is interested in (or even amused by) humanity's fascination with the dark, given how shocking and grotesque the Bible's own imagery can be.

The Paranormal is Real: Peter's conviction that due to countless witness accounts (including his own) and compelling historical cases like the Sauquhar Poltergeist (where a school desk allegedly levitated), we are genuinely encountering things that exist beyond material reality.

Faith vs. Ghosts: How the existence of ghosts doesn't necessarily contradict faith, exploring ideas like Catholic purgatory, the biblical appearance of the dead (Moses and Samuel), and the theory of seeing a glimpse of God's eternal mind (a religious take on time slips).

The Hyper-Reality of Heaven: The fascinating C.S. Lewis concept that heaven might be more real than our current world, explaining why a resurrected body could walk through walls because it was more real than the door.

The Importance of Humour: Why dark humour is a vital coping mechanism similar to horror, and why we can laugh in the face of anxiety to "domesticate and travel through the darkness."

Integrity and Exorcism: Peter's refusal to become a TV exorcist or paranormal investigator, and why he prefers the open-minded, journalistic approach of presenting witness accounts.

Peter Laws's Top 5 Horror Films

Peter shares his go-to films, including a few surprises that focus on psychological dread:

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

The Changeling (1980)

Re-Animator (1985)

Night of the Demon (1957)

Repulsion (1965)

Where to Find Peter Laws

Website: peterlaws.co.uk

YouTube & Podcast: Into the Fog with Peter Laws (Also an expert on the BBC's Uncanny)

Podcast (Archive): Creepy Cove Community Church at https://www.google.com/search?q=creepycove.com

Join the Wyrdo's for a reassuring and insightful conversation that proves your love of horror is completely normal.

Stay Wyrd!

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Written by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens

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Welcome back to AfterWyrd, your regular dose of the weird news, strange history, and chaotic stories that don't fit anywhere else!

Andy and Craig dive into a chaotic mix of prophecy, AI, and misidentified animals, including:

• 🦁 The Lion-Mouse: A terrifying big cat sighting in County Clare, Ireland, is solved by the Gardai... and the culprit is not a lion, but a friendly dog named Mouse who had a bad haircut.
• 🌪️ The Psychic Premonition: A family leaves their dream house after their young children declare it "extremely haunted," only for the house to be wiped clean off the face of the earth by a tornado.
• 🔫 The Alleged Act of Dog: A Pennsylvania man is hospitalised after his own dog, allegedly, fires a loaded shotgun into his back.
• 🤖 The AI Mind-Reader: Digital telepathy is here! We discuss the terrifying new AI that can read your thoughts using MRI scans and whether Minority Report is becoming a reality.
• ☢️ Chernobyl's Blue Dogs: The bizarre case of the dogs running around the exclusion zone turning an unnatural shade of blue.

Plus, we talk Marmite cups, porta-loo disasters, and the terrifying weaponisation of drones.

Tune in next week for our main episode where we have a fantastic, long interview with the Reverend Peter Laws, discussing the morbid desire for true crime and horror!

Thank you for listening!

"Don't blame the owls."

www.wyrdwessex.co.uk

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Hosted by Craig Brooks & Andy Stevens

Edited by Craig Brooks

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