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Seriously Strange

Kristian Lander, Mike Benbough-Jackson

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview-led paranormal and anomalous-phenomena show featuring specialist researchers, historians, academics, and practitioners discussing paranormal investigations, parapsychology, cryptids, UFOs, and Fortean cases. Credible pitches include academics studying anomalous psychology, historians of unexplained events, cryptozoologists, UFO researchers, paranormal investigators, and ethically grounded regression or hypnosis practitioners; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes specialist experts but its strongest guests have substantive research, investigative, or publishing credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 91

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 223 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chair@assap.ac.uk

secretary@assap.ac.uk

training@assap.ac.uk

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Host

Kristian Lander - Presenter and host specializing in paranormal and anomalous-phenomena programming.

Mike Benbough-Jackson - Historian and researcher who examines historical anomalous cases, including reports of sea monsters and other Fortean phenomena.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, academics, historians, investigators, and practitioners with demonstrated expertise in paranormal or anomalous phenomena, supported by relevant fieldwork, publications, specialist projects, or professional practice.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or specialist research, Published books or articles, Documented investigations and case studies, Leadership of specialist research projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Greg Thomlinson - Connections Between Ghost Research, Non-human Intelligence Encounters, Radio-sweep Techniques, Trance States, And Field Observations.

Ash Ellis - Connections Between Ghost Research, Non-human Intelligence Encounters, Radio-sweep Techniques, Trance States, And Field Observations.

Paul Goddard - Past-life Regression, Hypnosis Ethics, Emotional Responses In Sessions, Reincarnation Cases, And Alternative Explanations For Recovered Memories.

Stephen Miller - The Nineteenth-century Sunderland Poltergeist Case, Historical Documentation, Religious Claims, Eyewitness Testimony, And Social Context.

Chris French - The Daryl Bem Precognition Controversy, Failed Replications, Questionable Research Practices, Publication Bias, And The Replication Crisis.

Recent Topics

Paranormal, Anomalous Phenomena, Cryptozoology, Ufology, Parapsychology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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BONUS | Dr Paul Lee | UK Haunted Hotels, Archives and Mental Wellbeing

September 23, 2026

Prolific Fortean writer, Nuclear physicist and author is our guest Dr Paul Lee shares a powerful conversation during a time of personal challenge. After expressing his situation, Pauls wife has very recently passed away in August 2026, now finds himself in a difficult mental space, facing countless letters and financial stress. I asked the question, "How can I help?", "How can ASSAP help?" Together, we forged the idea of a special presentation, this one. Exploring his passions of UK Haunted H...

Ghosts in the Halls and Hides of Samlesbury Hall

September 22, 2026

Join actress and resident guide Joanna Walpole for an authoritative presentation on the history and reported anomalies of Samlesbury Hall.Drawing on her extensive background as a former guide at Chingle Hall, Joanna offers an expert perspective on the location's documented past, centuries of turmoil, historical events and enduring variety of paranormal occurrences. Dive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP! 👻✨🔔 Subscribe for regular webinars and podcasts!Like 👍, c...

Tottenham Marshes Liminal echoes of N17 London

September 19, 2026

Film continuity producer and lecturer Gladys San Juan returns with a new chapter exploring the high strangeness of London's liminal spaces. Tottenham Marshes are fertile ground for the unusual. Gladys is taking High Strangeness in the UK in the direction of Liminal Archives, a special edition limited series presented by ASSAP. Written and narrated by Gladys San Juan.Produced and arranged by Kristian Lander. Distributed by ASSAP Media and Publications http://www.ASSAP.ac.uk http://www.Kris...

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Frequently asked questions

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Seriously Strange
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How do I get in touch with Seriously Strange?

Seriously Strange is hosted by Kristian Lander and Mike Benbough-Jackson. Its publicly listed emails are chair@assap.ac.uk, secretary@assap.ac.uk, and training@assap.ac.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Seriously Strange?

The publicly listed emails for Seriously Strange: chair@assap.ac.uk, secretary@assap.ac.uk, and training@assap.ac.uk.

How many listeners does Seriously Strange have?

Podseeker estimates Seriously Strange reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Seriously Strange?

Seriously Strange typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Researchers, academics, historians, investigators, and practitioners with demonstrated expertise in paranormal or anomalous phenomena, supported by relevant fieldwork, publications, specialist projects, or professional practice. Common among recent guests: Academic or specialist research; Published books or articles; Documented investigations and case studies. Recent guests include Greg Thomlinson, Ash Ellis, and Paul Goddard.

How hard is it to get booked on Seriously Strange?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Seriously Strange cover?

Recent episodes cover Paranormal, Anomalous Phenomena, Cryptozoology, Ufology, and Parapsychology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chair@assap.ac.uk

secretary@assap.ac.uk

training@assap.ac.uk

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