Explore the overlooked oddities that deserve a deep dive and the downright bizarre gems buried in the notebooks of journalists and friends Poppy Damon and Luke Jones. From each side of the Atlantic, Poppy in New York and Luke in London, they uncover the world’s strangest stories, from true crime to conspiracy theories and all the wonderfully weird in between. Every Tuesday, they take strange seriously. For more true crime podcasts, from weekly releases to series to binge, go to AlwaysTrueCrime.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 min
Luke investigates the murder of a high-profile cosmetic surgeon known as the 'Buttman', who was gunned down in his clinic in Marbella. But who wanted him dead? Plus Poppy introduces us to Comando, a tiny Chihuahua with a very unusual job in Mexico's National Guard. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 min
Luke takes us on a countdown of three British vampire stories, from Glasgow to Birmingham, exploring the tales that sparked fear and fascination. Plus Poppy heads to America, where one city's Halloween rules put an unexpected age limit on trick-or-treating. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 min
Poppy tells the story of Halloween night in 1974, when eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan dies after eating a poisoned Pixy Stix while trick-or-treating in Texas. Plus Luke shares the story of London’s real-life Batman, the masked vigilante paying for strangers’ fuel, parking tickets and more. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 min
Luke investigates the murder of a high-profile cosmetic surgeon known as the 'Buttman', who was gunned down in his clinic in Marbella. But who wanted him dead? Plus Poppy introduces us to Comando, a tiny Chihuahua with a very unusual job in Mexico's National Guard. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 min
Luke takes us on a countdown of three British vampire stories, from Glasgow to Birmingham, exploring the tales that sparked fear and fascination. Plus Poppy heads to America, where one city's Halloween rules put an unexpected age limit on trick-or-treating. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 min
Poppy tells the story of Halloween night in 1974, when eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan dies after eating a poisoned Pixy Stix while trick-or-treating in Texas. Plus Luke shares the story of London’s real-life Batman, the masked vigilante paying for strangers’ fuel, parking tickets and more. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
Luke tells the story of Albania’s Ponzi scheme crisis of the 1990s, when two thirds of the population invested in schemes that promised eye-watering returns, eventually triggering nationwide chaos. Plus Poppy shares the story of a New York Times executive allegedly murdered by his in-laws. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
Poppy shares the story of pastor, and one time American Idol contestant, Caleb Flynn. In 2013 he went on national US television to boast of his pretty wife and devotion to the Lord, 11 years later he was on trial for her murder. Plus Luke shares a piece of lost Oscar awards history that may have been rediscovered. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 min
Luke tells the still unsolved story of the Putney Pusher, a shocking attack on Putney Bridge that was caught on CCTV and captivated the public… Plus, Poppy investigates the curious case of McDonald’s Monopoly. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 min
Poppy tells the story of the college admissions scandal that exposed a hidden world of bribery, fake sporting careers and rigged exam results… Plus, Luke shares a court case he’s currently reporting on. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 min
Luke tells the story of a wealthy Scottish businessman whose life takes him from a West End theatre to a remote Scottish island and, eventually, Australia. It all starts at a performance of We Will Rock You… Plus, Poppy goes down a rabbit hole after discovering an unusual fact on a dating app, and ends up investigating the remarkable world of bonobos. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 min
Content warning: this episode discusses suicide, murder and sexual violence. Poppy tells the dark and mysterious story of the Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, a place with a decades-long history of suicides, murders and serial killers. From Elisa Lam’s disappearance and the viral elevator footage to the hotel’s connections to Richard Ramirez and Jack Unterweger, could the Cecil really be cursed? Plus, Luke tells a story about some of the world’s wealthiest drivers and their rather unconventional approach to parking tickets. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
Luke tells the story of the British government’s UFO investigator, Nick Pope, who spent years looking into reports of unexplained objects in the sky. From a mysterious incident witnessed by police and military personnel to Britain’s own “Roswell”, some cases left even the sceptics struggling for answers. Plus, a stolen pair of vintage mandolins are mysteriously returned to a New Jersey music shop with one very strange apology in Poppy's amuse bouche. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 min
Poppy and Luke investigate the strange case of a young girl who arrives at a Brazilian church claiming she has escaped an abusive home, and is taken in by a family who spend more than a year caring for her. But when the police finally come knocking, almost everything they thought they knew about her begins to unravel. Plus, builders in Belgium discover a hidden fortune in gold buried inside a wall… but who put it there, and why? Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 min
Luke tells the story of nine children removed from their homes on Orkney amid allegations of satanic ritual abuse. Plus, Polly tells the case of a Shake Shack employee, who allegedly robs his own workplace, locks his colleagues in a walk-in cooler… and turns up for his next shift. Warning: This episode discusses the murder of young children, suicide, postpartum psychosis, mental illness and graphic details of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min
Warning: This episode discusses the murder of young children, suicide, postpartum psychosis, mental illness and graphic details of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Poppy tells the story of the Clancy trial, a deeply tragic case that has captivated America and sparked intense discussion online. Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing her three young children before attempting to take her own life, with her defence arguing that she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis. As the trial unfolds, questions have emerged online about what happened that day and the events surrounding it. Plus, Luke tells the story of a North Carolina couple accused of attracting a huge flock of vultures to their neighbourhood… Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
Luke tells the story of Ina and David Steiner, who ran an e-commerce newsletter and became the targets of a campaign of harassment and intimidation carried out by employees of eBay. Plus, Poppy tells the story of an 82 year old woman who was trapped in her bathtub for nine days… Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 min
Poppy tells the story of Jack "Ziz" LaSota, the woman who disappeared at sea, resurfaced months later, and became the alleged leader of a cult linked to multiple murders across America. Plus, Luke explores the true stories of passengers and pilots who were partially sucked out of aircraft at 30,000 feet... and somehow survived. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
Luke tells the story of serial scammer Ariana Rose, who spent years conning brides, posing as a luxury makeup artist Plus, Poppy brings the tale of Ed the Zebra, whose eight-day escape across Tennessee turned him into an internet sensation Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 min
Poppy tells the story of Francesco “Frank” Lentini, a man born in 1889 Sicily with a rare condition that left him with three legs and four feet. Rejected by his family and labelled a “monster”, he would transform his difference into a career… Plus, Luke brings the story of Tokyo the Labrador, who needed rescuing from Ben Nevis after an unexpected encounter with cannabis left her unable to walk. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 min
Luke tells the story of an RAF pilot shot down over northern France during the Second World War. His family believed they knew where he lay to rest, but decades later, an extraordinary discovery would call everything into question… Plus, Poppy brings the case of 16 children discovered living in horrific conditions inside an Ohio home. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 min
After surviving the sinking of the Titanic, the collision of its sister ship Olympic, and the sinking of Britannic during the First World War, Violet Jessup became known as "Miss Unsinkable". In this episode, Poppy tells the true story of the woman who cheated death at sea time and time again. Plus, Luke brings the tale of a deadly rivalry between French pétanque players, and shares the latest on his investigative series, The Surgeon of St Helena. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 min
With the World Cup dominating headlines, Luke tells the true story of the theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy ahead of the 1966 World Cup, involving bungled security, ransom demands and a dog called Pickles. Plus, Poppy brings the tale of the footballer who discovered he had died after his team held a minute's silence in his honour. Also, Luke shares more about his new investigative series, The Surgeon of St Helena, exploring allegations of medical malpractice, corruption and injustice on one of Britain's most remote overseas territories. It's available to listen to now. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 min
Poppy tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of six followers of the University of Cosmic Intelligence, an online cult led by a self-proclaimed prophet whose teachings blended cosmic spirituality, conspiracy theories and complete separation from the outside world. Meanwhile, Luke explores a bizarre mouse plague sweeping Western Australia… Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min
Luke tells the story of Tristan da Cunha and the 1961 volcanic eruption that forced its entire population to evacuate to the UK, and what happened when they tried to adjust to a completely unfamiliar modern world. Meanwhile, Poppy explores a murder case in Northern Ireland where a carefully constructed online presence was used as an alibi. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 min
Luke tells the story of a young Swiss man who decided owning land wasn't enough, and set out to become the King of Switzerland. Meanwhile, Poppy explores one of the most daring prison escapes ever attempted, involving a notorious criminal, a high security prison and a plan years in the making. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 min
We’re thrilled to today be sharing an episode with you from a sister podcast on the Always True Crime Network, Paranormia. Join host Elizabeth McCafferty as she explores the chilling case of The Inukun Shooting, a story in which a talented Inuit actor claimed he was being possessed by terrifying creatures from Alaskan folklore. Paranormia is a weekly podcast exploring what happens when true crime and the paranormal collide, from cults and cursed objects to ghosts, folklore, and psychological experiments. New episodes of Paranormia are available every Wednesday. And don’t worry, Strangely will be back soon for Season 2 with more bizarre stories, mysteries, and unexplained encounters. In the meantime, if you’ve got a strange experience or story of your own to share, we’d love to hear from you at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 min
Poppy tells the true story of Jaythan Gilder and a high-end jewellery heist that unfolds inside Tiffany & Co, a case that takes a very unexpected turn once nature starts to take its course. Meanwhile, Luke brings a small story from one of the most remote places on Earth, where someone with a very questionable past turns up where absolutely no one expects him to be… Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 min
Luke tells the story of a self-declared kingdom established in the Scottish Borders by a man claiming to be African royalty. But as media attention grows and authorities move in, darker questions begin to emerge. Plus Poppy brings the gruesome tale of a South African crocodile suspected of swallowing a missing businessman… only for investigators to find it's carrying a dark secret. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min
Poppy brings the story of missing woman Nancy Guthrie, mother to one of the US’s most well known news anchor. Will the ring doorbell footage provide answers? And what do her kidnappers want? Plus Luke tells the story of the world’s oldest living terrestrial mammal, who became embroiled in a scam. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min
Poppy hears the story of former police detective Geoff Knupfer who made it his life’s work to find the bodies of murder victims. Working with serial killer Ian Brady’s accomplice Myra Hindley to find victims of the Moors murders. Plus Poppy brings the story of a missing woman on an Icelandic volcano Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 min
In 1973 two shipyard workers in Pascagoula, Mississippi told an extraordinary extra terrestrial story, Poppy explores the legacy of Calvin Parker and Charles Hickson. Plus Luke shares the story of two South African siblings who became so aggrieved with their local bank that they hand delivered a very unwelcome gift. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
Highgate Cemetery is one of the most sought after burial spots in the world - within it’s elegant railings lie the remains of everyone from George Michael to Karl Marx. But in the 70s it was also the source of a huge supernatural news story, which ended in a near-riot, grave desecration and a magic duel. Plus Luke explores the man whose dog may have uncovered the answer to a Victorian murder mystery. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 min
Jack Watkin is young and very rich, he’s nicknamed the Cheshire Kardashian and appears on Channel 4’s Rich Kids of Instagram. He also has a business idea, he has access to the kind of high-end Hermes bags which are out of reach to most people. He just needs backers to fund these investments. But all is not what it seems, and a Cheshire shop owner turned detective to find the truth. Plus Poppy explores the woman who wrote a moving book about her husband’s death, before the police came knocking at her door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
In 2026 police visited a home in Gloucestershire to conduct a welfare check, what they walked into was a harrowing story of enslavement stretching back over two decades. Plus Poppy explores three mysterious deaths at a Florida school. New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
Neil Hopper was a talented vascular surgeon who had performed hundreds of amputations. Then, on a family camping trip, he became a patient himself, losing both legs below the knee. But as Luke explains, the real story was only just beginning Plus Poppy finds out a house in her neighborhood has a dark history. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 min
Poppy uncovers the true crime genre's strangest new frontier: murders investigated via YouTube: complete with viral social content, leaked voicemails, and unlocatable shallow graves. Who is Richard Engelbert, and why does everyone online think they know what happened to him? Plus Luke meets the magician who tried to combine body modification with magic… New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min
Luke shares the story of a rogue element at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Wales. Is the man with the elaborate Navy uniform all he says he is? Plus Poppy meets the man who turned detective when his car was stolen, with surprising consequences. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 min
Poppy brings Luke the story of a modern day grave robber…. Mausoleums in a historic Philadelphia cemetery are being disturbed, at first it’s dismissed as animals, or teen vandals. But the trail leads police back to a local man with a secret... Plus Luke shares a pension fraud story that unravelled to reveal a decomposing body in an Italian home. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 min
Explore the overlooked oddities that deserve a deep dive and the downright bizarre gems buried in the notebooks of journalists and friends Poppy Damon and Luke Jones. From each side of the Atlantic, Poppy in New York and Luke in London, they uncover the world’s strangest stories, from true crime to conspiracy theories and all the wonderfully weird in between. Every Tuesday, they take strange seriously. For more true crime podcasts, from weekly releases to series to binge, go to AlwaysTrueCrime.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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