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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2025 · 1H 22M

Episode #11 Chris French

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🎙️ In this episode of The Appauling Podcast, I sit down with Professor Chris French, author of The Science of Weird Shit, to explore some of the most fascinating and mysterious corners of the human mind. We dive deep into false memories, sleep paralysis, paranormal beliefs, conspiracy theories, UFO sightings, psychic phenomena, ghosts, and the psychology behind strange experiences. Chris French is one of the UK’s leading experts in anomalistic psychology, and his new book reveals why our brains can trick us into believing the weirdest things. 👻 Topics we cover in this conversation: The truth about false memories and how our minds rewrite history The terrifying experience of sleep paralysis Why people believe in ghosts, UFOs, psychic powers, and the paranormal The psychology of conspiracy theories and supernatural claims How science investigates so-called “weird shit” If you’re interested in psychology, neuroscience, scepticism, the paranormal, or the science of belief, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and mind-bending ideas. 📖 Check out Chris French’s book The Science of Weird Shit – a must-read for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the human brain and why we believe what we believe. 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring comedians, creators, and experts discussing life, culture, and everything in between. #Psychology #Paranormal #SleepParalysis #FalseMemories #ConspiracyTheories #ChrisFrench #TheScienceOfWeirdShit #Podcast #Neuroscience #Ghosts #UFOs #Psychic #Skepticism

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