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Weird in the Wade

Natalie Doig
Biggleswade
Ghost Stories
Ghosts
Tunnels
Bedfordshire
Witchcraft
Witches Of Bedfordshire
Coopers Hill
Sleep Paralysis
Locate International
Royston Cave
Burryman
John Francis Hunt
Spiritualism
Ghost Sightings
Brewing Industry
Black Tom
Ghost Hunting
Queensferry
Ampthill

Do you like your spooky stories with some historical context? Do you like your history with a pinch of the paranormal? Then Weird in the Wade is the podcast for you. Weird in the Wade is about all that’s weird, wonderful and a little off kilter in a small English town called Biggleswade and its surrounding area. Each episode we explore a story that will make you pause and ponder, whether its a hau... more

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Join Nat for this 3 year anniversary and 50th episode celebration of Weird in the Wade at Biggleswade’s most haunted pub! (I know it says episode 45 but some bonus episodes weren't numbered.)

Nat and the Scooby Gang (8 friends of the show) spent the... more

Nat meets up with Theresa the landlady of one of Biggleswade’s most mysterious pubs. There’s very little historical information about the Whistle and Flute, which changed its name from the Elephant and Castle in the 1990s. Theresa and her staff have ... more

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The UK's roads seem to be filled with ghostly encounters and urban legends from phantom hitchhikers to timeslips. In this episode Nat

examines two road ghost encounters shared by listeners. These two road ghosts have a link with foggy weather. Is fog... more

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In a trip to the seaside, a “Weird in the Waves” episode if you like, Nat tells the tale of Black Humphrey, an infamous smuggler, wrecker, possible pirate, spell caster and general wrongun. On Whipsiderry beach, just north of Newquay, you’ll find a s... more

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Recent Guests

Theresa Blunden
Landlady of the Whistle and Flute (formerly Elephant and Castle)
Whistle and Flute, Biggleswade
Episode: 44 Pub Ghosts
Lloyd Lugsden
Creator of Dead Pubs of Bedfordshire blog and podcast
Dead Pubs of Bedfordshire
Episode: 44 Pub Ghosts
Kevin O'Shea
Host of Supernatural Japan, discussing Canadian/Japanese pub ghost stories
Supernatural Japan
Episode: 44 Pub Ghosts
Evelyn Hollow
Parapsychologist, author, and advocate for Team Believer on Uncanny
Uncanny; Team Believer
Episode: Paranormal Women: An International Women's Day Celebration
Deborah Hyde
Psychologist, folklorist, and skeptic in Uncanny's Team Skeptic
Uncanny; Team Skeptic
Episode: Paranormal Women: An International Women's Day Celebration
Bethan Briggs-Miller
Co-founder of the East Anglian Folklore Center; co-creator of Eerie Essex and Spectre of the Sea
East Anglian Folklore Center
Episode: Paranormal Women: An International Women's Day Celebration
Steph Lay
Co-host of City of Secrets Project and Into the Fog; data analyst background
City of Secrets Project; Into the Fog
Episode: Paranormal Women: An International Women's Day Celebration
Fiona Dodwell
Author of A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls
Author
Episode: 40 A Haunting at the Higgins Bedford
Emily Elle Watts
Played the parts of Lily MacDonald and Miss X, Ada Goodrich Freer
Episode: 37 The Ghosts of Preston Manor

Host

Nat Doig
Host of Weird in the Wade, focused on local Biggleswade lore and historical context within paranormal storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 561 ratings
  • Needs a professional touch

    Nat clearly works so hard on this and the research is fantastic. Also huge credit for starting it from scratch. But now it has a following - she really could do with a professional producer. The sound is often bad, needs better editing, and the script needs cutting. It could be a really great pod - with the right investment in production (it matters!)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Reviewing2026
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Can’t stop listening!!

    Weird in the Wade is quite simply outstanding! It’s well researched, well presented and always entertaining. It’s one of the podcast I subscribe to that I get genuinely excited about when I get a notification to say there’s a new episode! P10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    King of the rats
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Style

    Please speak in sentences. And please stop saying multiple syllable words broken down in to those syllables.

    You’re a good storyteller but you detract from your content by your diction. Clearly you are speaking in order to speak with clear enunciation and pronunciation of words in your speech, but please let yourself speak with your dialect and character to make this more listenable. Just like you do with your guest. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    motivator *
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fab!

    Have been binge listening over the last few days and really loving the mixture of history and the paranormal. Not sensationalised just well written well researched and a joy to listen to. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dieselkeds
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Fantastic podcast, stumbled upon it recently and I’m hooked. No clue where Biggleswade is but I’m all in!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bignutzzzz
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Reports of strong historical research and thoughtful storytelling help audiences feel informed rather than just spooked.
There is some feedback preferring tighter pacing or shorter episodes for casual listening.
Listeners praise the on-site interviews and local setting that add authenticity.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#53
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#195
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#196
Germany/History
Apple Podcasts
#241
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#167
Hong Kong/History
Apple Podcasts
#189
Austria/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

44 Pub Ghosts
Q: What makes pubs such a focal point for ghost stories in the UK?
Pubs are social hubs with long histories, frequent gatherings, and a stage for storytelling, which makes them natural settings for hauntings and legends that get retold and embellished over generations.
38 Demon Dogs and Creepy Canines (Live)
Q: Can you say which pub it was?
The Axe and Compass in Hemmingford Abbots.
38 Demon Dogs and Creepy Canines (Live)
Q: Owen, I know you've seen a ghost cat. Have you ever seen a ghost dog?
I've not seen a ghost dog, but I've seen the way that dogs react to something that we can't see.
37 The Ghosts of Preston Manor
Q: What incidents did people recall regarding ghostly encounters at Preston Manor?
There have been multiple accounts of encounters with The White Lady, as well as more modern chilling ghostly experiences that continue to perplex visitors and staff alike.
37 The Ghosts of Preston Manor
Q: What can you tell us about the history of Preston Manor?
Preston Manor has a lengthy history, being mentioned in the Doomsday Book, with evidence suggesting habitation for at least a thousand years. It has seen various owners and renovations throughout the centuries.

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A historically grounded exploration of local British folklore, hauntings, and the uncanny centered around a small English town and its surrounding area. Episodes consistently blend archival history with supernatural storytelling, featuring interviews with folklorists, parapsychologists, writers, and local historians. The show stands out for its confident grounding in place-specific lore, accessible storytelling, and a balanced approach that weaves skepticism with fascination, often using site visits, reenactments, and on-site interviews to bring tales to life.

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Recent guests on Weird in the Wade include:

1. Theresa Blunden
2. Lloyd Lugsden
3. Kevin O'Shea
4. Evelyn Hollow
5. Deborah Hyde
6. Bethan Briggs-Miller
7. Steph Lay
8. Fiona Dodwell

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