2 Strange Men

We put the Ommm in omelette. We consider rebirth some more; exploring the idea of reincarnation from a scientific standpoint. We also consider the chicken and egg paradox as promised. Namaste groovy goobers!  Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Life, death and rebirth. We've looked at death quite a lot lately so we are looking out at the other end of all that. Rebirth and being born again is the subject of today's chat. Find us EverywherePodcastCarl MuircroftTom McGarityMusicSeb Camm

We try to get spooky, but barely manage it. It just happens to be all hallows eve tonight so we thought we'd do something remotely topical and go with a possibly scary subject. Shadows. PS. You don't need therapy, listed to Hatebreed instead. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

We try for a spooky episode. Ever wonder what the deal with mirrors is. Apart from being an absolute slawart cliché of horror movies, the link between the dead and a mirror is a link that's become a part of our collective culture a very long time ago. Have a listen Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Absolutely nothing (little bit) to do with prostates. We dedicate a whole episode to sleep demons, night hags and Kanashibari. We need to consider that Tom's night-time visitor is one of our listeners; its certainly possible. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Another episode about sleep, or specifically, dreams. There is just so much to talk about on the subject, lets hope it doesn't put you to sleep, or does if that what you want. Just make sure that when you are listening to a potentially sleep inducing product of any type, you don't operate heavy machinery. Light machinery is fine apparently, so like a blender or drill; absolutely fine.  Enjoy this podcast whilst you blend things. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Dreams! BIG DREAMS! Do you have big dreams? No not ambitions, if you had those you'd not be listening to this podcast. But dreams in general; wish fulfilment dreams and pivotal ego resetting dreams. You do? Fantastic! have a listen then. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

I tell you what cheeses my onions shall I? Not getting enough sleep. It can do strange things to your mind et al. We would all rather get a good night's sleep, and it's unfortunate when you don't get it, or do get it but are convinced that you haven't had it. It's complicated. Part 2 of the sleep discussion. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Everyone deserves a holiday. Even the eternal tormentors that terrorise us in our paralysed sleep state. Everyone needs a good night's sleep as well, and sleep is the topic of our pod today. More to come on this subject. Everyone would like a good podcast, filled with laughter and interesting tidbits, this'll do for you's lot, get it listened'td. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

So when you think of "the biggest", what do you think of? Bangs? Blue Seafaring mammals? Vishnu? We've got an episode dedicated to the biggest bois in the bigoverse. BIG TALK!! Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Intersteller objects. Unidentified Flying Phenomenomenomenoma. The topic of discussion this week; we get topical and all science faction and look into the background of the strange comet 3I/Atlus and look at other similar objects that cause debate amongst the science guys.  Enjoy. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

That's it we did it, we made it to 30! That felt like a long time to get to that number, like 30 weeks or something! What have we got on for the 30th? More Psychopompoi? More Psychopompoi! Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

After a well needed rest the bois are back. This week, the topic is deities that guide us to the next life, or judgement or whatever comes after death. The type of deity that holds this roll is called a psychopomp. Who would you like to ferry you to the other side? Hermes? An angelic Etruscan hottie? David Bowie?  Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

More cryptids to gabble about, and gabble the boys do. A couple of gabbling gobshites. Join us. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

After getting quite upset at the idea of Point Pleasant capitalising on The Mothman, Carl and Tom make an effort to create their own local cryptid in the hopes that it will generate some revenue. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Tom and Carl follow up on the investigation of eastern folklore with a venture into the western equivalents. Instead  of Yokai, we're looking at cryptids! We start things of with the renowned El Chupacabra. Hide your goats. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

We take a quick look at conspiracies. A quick skeptical look mind; we're not going to send you to the fringes of society to live the rest of your days. Let's just admit that there are conspiracies everywhere, but it's not worth dedicating your life to a problem you wont be able to fix. Key to a peaceful life right there. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Without in any way scraping the barrel Carl and Tom manage to stay with the Yokai depictions in Toriyama Sekien's wonderful ancient books. Although don't look in the barrel, you might find a filth licker having its way with the inner walls. Yuck. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Yummers! Don't trust those cats. If you see how fiendish they are with smaller animals, just imagine what it would do to your corpse if it was twice your size. Thank goodness they are of a more manageable size.  If they ever start walking on two legs, speaking your language and throwing fireballs around, then we are all in trouble. Thanks Japan; as if we don't have enough to worry about. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

What the flippety fudge is a Yokai?  Have a listen and find out. Peace. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

That's right. We are sticking to it now; he's the worst. There's a similar sentiment to be had with any spirit that lives in your house. Tom and Carl go through folklore from both the east and the west and share some of their favourite beings that protect or pester the home. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Ok sorry its more sexy time, or at least it's more philia related content. This time we explore the concept of objectophilia. And if you can't work out what sort of philia that is, I can't help you.  Whilst you work it out, here's a romantic ode to my favourite vacuum cleaner: Hark, the red plastic beauty before me. Elusive eyes miss my mischievous gaze. Nigh two inch think nozzle be ready.  Release your riotous sucking fanfare. Yield my love, fulfil thy filthy chore.   Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Or maybe not. This week we officially ditch the movie, topic, movie, topic format. Rejoice, for it is time to fully embrace the strange! Fully embrace we do, as we investigate the kinkier side of cannibalism (that sounds horrible, and it is exactly that) through the Vorarephilia fetish. Just remember to wash your ears out afterwards. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Have you ever wondered why we all don't go around eating each other? I know right!? It's a bit of a puzzle. Luckily Tom and Carl have done some research and have some advice to provide regarding cannibalism. If you want a laugh but don't want the laughing death then have a listen.  Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

We cooked up a meaty treat for you lot today. Sink your teeth into our analysis of Ravenous (1999). We've tried to go extra spoiler free today so don't fear the strange men in your ears.  Find out why so many people absolutely love this rare morsel. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

Tom and Carl take a week to get a bit more personal and share their fears with each other. It soon reveals some strangeness. Next week Ravenous (1999).  Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

... to listen to a podcast.  That's right, gouge your eyes out in support of Sam Neil and the crew of the Luis and Clark as they embark on a journey to save the Event Horizon (1997). Carl and Tom discuss the film and consider the film's interesting production. Don't be scared it's just a film (and don't actually gouge your eyes out; that would be the type of bad decision you keep getting told to avoid). Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

This week we cover everything fishy under the sea. Ever fancied the look of a fish person? So much you'd marry one? After our research, we wouldn't recommend it. Carl resists the destructive song of the siren and manages to finish the episode alone. What? Don't worry, it'll make sense once you have a listen; back to your regular programming next week. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

Well look at what time it is, another fantabulastic podcast episode from your favourite strangers. Tonight (read this part in a spooky voice) we delve into the twisted fantasies of H. P. Lovecraft, as the boys encounter terrors from the deep! The film today (normal voice again is fine) is Dagon (2001) and for a low budget horror it really holds your attention. Listen to the review and find out if it's a film for you... If you dare! Mwah ha ha ha haaa! Next week: fish people. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

After the experience of Mad god (2021). Tom and Carl decide to sink further; with a whole episode dedicated to the Catabasis (or Catabasi?), the famous trips into the underworld. In this episode we just about manage to cover western depictions of the morbid adventure. This episode contains another Patreon sample; ooooh so lucky you are, aye?! Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

The lads view the grotesque fever dream Mad God (2021). Phil Tippet's dark mixed media magnum opus is a true work of art, but its also a visual feast that will leave you with a turned stomach. Tom and Carl give their thoughts on this obviously strange film. Tune in next week for a journey into the underworld. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

We dedicate an entire episode to frogs; the fascinating prehistoric marvels of the animal kingdom. We explore their impact on western culture and what makes them such an adaptable and diverse species, and we barely scratch the slimy surface. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

The little known 80's gem Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) is dissected for science. Tom and Carl investigate the plot, themes and whether or not frogs can be sexy. The results are inconclusive.  Watch the film first here (thanks to RetroTV for the upload). Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

After a heartfelt birthday serenade The boys get stuck into the topic of the day; duality, or the culture around the male/female relationship. Learn how many genders the Bugis people of indonesia have, and what Plato thought the first humans looked like before Zeus interfered. Fas-cin-a'in stuff! Hoo-boy! Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

The film Men (2022) is the controversial subject of today's discussion. If this film missed your radar, or if you've avoided it because you thought the name to be gender-baiting, then go off and watch it. It's a well crafted artistic expression of misogyny/misandry, playfully explored through symbolism. This episode features a clip from one of the many Patreon episodes you can enjoy.  Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm  

On the back of our chat on the metamodern masterpiece of cinema that is The Substance (2024), the strange boys get to grips with the concept of metamodernism. We help you understand the prefix meta, and how it's associated with a new cultural era. That's right people; look out your window, its happening now! During the episode, you'll hear Tom say he "hates this episode"; but don't let that put you off a cheeky listen! Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   

So we watched The Substance (2024), and yeah, like most of you, we thought it was maddening that Demi Moore didn't get the gong. This is a rare occasion where 2 Strange men stays topical; but it was a story too crazy to miss. We consider how great the film was and how art imitates life. Find us everywhere  Podcast  Carl Muircroft & Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

In order to consider the strange subject of Birdman (2014), the strange ones embark on another discovery mission. Tom leads a fascinating deep dive into the concept of voices. The ones we hear that no one else can. I have no idea how we manage to make this conversation smutty, but that's just the expectation at this point. Enjoy. Find us Everywhere Podcast Carl Muircroft Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm   Additional content credited to Kim's Lighthouse. 

We sit down and critique the unique and technically astounding Birdman (2014). Given our own backgrounds in theatre it made for some uncomfortable viewing, some rants, and some interesting conclusions. Look out for the next episode where we explore the follow-on topic: the voices in one's head. WARNING: This episode covers a sensitive topic (Suicidal Ideation). Please avoid if this is likely to affect you.  Podcast  Carl Muircroft & Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

In the second episode we delve into the strange concepts that made Donnie Darko (2001) such a strange film. We consider the relation between Donnie's tangent universe, quantum mechanics and Norse mythology. It's no stretch to say we cover many worlds. Find out what all this has to do with dogs and marbles.    Podcast  Carl Muircroft & Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm

In the very first episode Tom and Carl give a heartfelt ovation to Donnie Darko (2001). If you have seen the film then you will know what makes it a perfect beginning to a podcast that looks at strange films. We delve into the director's cut version and unpack the reasons why this film was such an iconic film moment of the millennial era. Podcast  Carl Muircroft & Tom McGarity Music Seb Camm