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Mind Poppers

Adam O Reillymindpoppers.podbean.com

A podcast about the weird stuff you didn’t know you needed to know. Think strange history, offbeat news stories, shady conspiracies, and cosmic-level oddities—all wrapped up with a dark sense of humour.

Basically, if it’s weird, we’re into it.

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Episodes

Principal Nasty and the morning announcements

This week we hear from a listener who gave it her all at the school talent show, only for her dreams to be shattered. An elementary school Principal gets arrested in Florida and an Aztec Goddess throws a banquet for the ages. For weekly episodes consider joining the mind popper's basement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 01, 202545 min

An Evening at The Pictures

This week we discuss why some people go to The Pictures and some people go to The Cinema. You should go to The Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202423 min

The Secret Sounds of a Village

Not since the Roscommon Trial of the Century have I been so invested in an Irish story. A breaking story nonetheless! A small village named Kilgobnet has been plagued with inappropriate sounds coming from an unknown source during funerals and church services for the past few weeks. The local villagers are at their wits end. This episode originally appeared on Patreon . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 16, 202437 min

Dubai Porta Potty

This week, we venture into the heart of Dubai, where an isolated mansion stands alone in the desert. By day, it appears abandoned, but as night falls, the mansion transforms into a hub for lavish parties catering to the elite with sinister appetites. Join us as we uncover the eerie secrets hidden within its walls and explore the dark underbelly of luxury. Episode originally appeared on Patreon . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 09, 20241 hr

Nymph O' Maniac

A small town band from Nashville has broken up after they find out that their vocalist had been spiking a fellow bandmate with Oestrogen in order to steal his partner. We also make our way back yonder to Ancient Greece to hear about the story of Hermaphroditus. Join me on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 202420 min

The Santa Crimes

In keeping with the festive theme we are looking at The Santa Crimes. We take a look at the low-budget Santa Claus, a terrifying figure every child has encountered. We also dive into some of the more serious crimes committed by men wearing the iconic red suit from peppermint perverts to merry murderers. Join us in the Mind Poppers' basement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 20, 202330 min

The Santa Files

There are hundreds of reports from people claiming to have seen the real Santa Clause as a child. The years go on and long after they stop "believing" they are certain that they saw something that Christmas that they cannot explain. We take a look at this phenomena and I discuss my own Santa encounter. Join Mind Poppers over on Patreon ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 09, 202329 min

Theatre Of Creams

Yet another strange week in the news, a clarinetist boyfriend is betrayed by his flutist girlfriend while a US representative goes to see Beetlejuice the musical. Join us in the Mind Popper's basement here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202322 min

Funeral Home Is Where The Heart Is

It has been another weird week in the news, especially for funeral homes. Locals have been complaining of weird smells and sketchy ashes. Meanwhile there is drama with an off-duty pilot. Join us in the Mind Popper's basement here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202324 min

Man's Worst Friend

There has been a lot of murmurings this week about cats eating their owners after they die. I decided to do a deep dive and set the record straight. We take a look at several cases where owners have been devoured by their pets and we get to the bottom of who really is the worst offender. Join the Mind Popper's Basement here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 14, 202319 min

The Knockers

In this episode we take a look at some big ol Knockers! According to some they are human-like creatures that terrorise the people working down in the mines. We also talk about Ireland's most haunted cave and you'll never guess what county it's under... Check out the Mind Poppers basement here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 07, 202341 min

The Docket: Paranormal Hotline 2022 (UNLOCKED)

Paranormal Hotline is an annual special episode released every October where listeners send in their creepy stories. This episode was originally released in 2022 on Patreon where you can now find the third and newly released Paranormal Hotline 2023! We're back for our second Halloween special! On the day where the veils between the two worlds are at their thinnest what better way to celebrate than listening to all of your paranormal experiences. Happy Halloween! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 24 min

Girl Dinner in the Asylum

This week we are revisiting some of the twisted psychological theories from Sigmund Freud including Freud's Theory of Weaving and Theory of God. We also take a look at how easy it was for a woman to get locked in a mental asylum in the 1900s. Join our Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202333 min

The Creature in the Woods

Public episode for the brokies this week! We take a look at all the things trying to kill me in my new location both natural and supernatural. Join us on patreon for new weekly episodes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 202342 min

Stop The Press! 3 (Part 2)

This week we finish up the third instalment of Stop The Press by diving into Take A Break: FATE & FORTUNE and Chat . These magazines offer an insight to the best of the worst of humanity. In this episode we hear from a psychic medium with a problem, an offensive dream and two star crossed lovers. Journey to the Mind Popper's basement, here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 20, 202339 min

The Driving Dead (TEASER)

Welcome back to another instalment of the Mind Popper's podcast. In this episode we take a look at strange automobile mind poppers as told to you by someone without a licence. They say Grandma is in a better place, but where is she really? Also in this week's episode we have another instalment of Small Town Escandalo after a listener emails us about some strange activity in the farmyard behind her house. If you happen across a mind popper you think needs to be deep dived then post it into our Pa...

Apr 01, 202310 min

Stop The Press! 3 (Part One)

This week we are looking at the latest issues of Chat , Pick Me Up , That's Life! and That's Life: Fate and Fortune! A powerful collection of real-life human interest stories submitted by the people themselves. If you aren't familiar with these publications they are essentially every magazine you ever seen with a cover like: I Traded One Cock For Another! The Woman Who Married A Chicken. We start off the episode with a Headline Breakdown, our first reaction to the covers of each of the sacred te...

Mar 25, 202357 min

Stop The Press! 2 (Part Two)

This week we are looking at the latest issues of the infamous Love It! , Take a Break and That's Life! to get a real insight into what kind of trouble our fellow (wo)man is getting up to. If you aren't familiar with these publications they are essentially every magazine you've ever seen with a cover like: Our Father! How The Parish Priest Got Me Pregnant. Mind Popper 1: Headline Breakdown! We are looking at the covers of these Pulitzer-prize winning magazine to see what stories jump out. Mind Po...

Mar 09, 202348 min

Stop The Press! 2 (Part One)

This week we are looking at the latest issues of the infamous Love It! , Take a Break and That's Life! to get a real insight into what kind of trouble our fellow (wo)man is getting up to. If you aren't familiar with these publications they are essentially every magazine you've ever seen with a cover like: Our Father! How The Parish Priest Got Me Pregnant. Mind Popper 1: Headline Breakdown! We are looking at the covers of these Pulitzer-prize winning magazine to see what stories jump out. Mind Po...

Mar 02, 202344 min

Thar She Blows! *TEASER*

UNLOCK the full-episode by supporting Mind Poppers on Patreon ! Ahoy Mateys! Come on board my poop-deck as I spin you some tales from the Seven Seas. This week we have some unbelievable Mind Poppers all with a nautical theme. 1. Mind Popper: Open Waters Our first Mind Popper of the episode takes us into international waters. A lawless place. The Hell of the ocean. What happens when you sail the sea that belongs to no one? 2. Mind Popper: Black Beard Our second Mind Popper of the episode dives in...

Nov 13, 20223 min

What Happened in Loftus Hall?

Loftus Hall is said to be the most haunted location in Ireland. The staggering mansion in County Wexford has a complex history steeped in mystery. A ship wreck offered only one survivor, who sought shelter from a family in Loftus Hall. They should never have opened the door. For the full Mind Poppers experience consider subscribing to Patreon for a brand new episode each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 06, 202236 min

Paint the Town Brown

This week we have an episode where Revenge meets Bowel Movement. A diabolic mix. We hear from a man who has been finding bags of shit on his deceased mother's grave, a British Airwaves flight hijacked by less conventional means and a woman who shat in her cheating boyfriend's cereal as an act of revenge. For weekly episodes consider singing up to the Mind Popper's Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 29, 202236 min

The Docket PARANORMAL HOTLINE (UNLOCKED)

(PATREON UNLOCKED) episode of The Docket hosted by myself and Jenny Claffey from the Red Room podcast. This episode was our Halloween Special from last year with a collection of listener calls and emails with stories from beyond the veil. If you want to hear more from Mind Poppers consider signing up to the Patreon See you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 04, 20221 hr 30 min

QOCK-ANON (PATREON UNLOCKED)

This episode was not planned but I had to capture the real events as they unfolded. A nutz-sack related health scare previously discussed on The Docket is after cumming to a shocking climax. In my wildest nightmares I could have not predicted how this day was going to transpire. This episode was a Patreon exclusive, sign up here for full immersion . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 30, 202142 min

Trailer: QOCK-ANON *PATREON TEASER*

This episode was not planned but I had to capture the real events as they unfolded. A nutz-sack related health scare previously discussed on The Docket is after cumming to a shocking climax. In my wildest nightmares I could have not predicted how this day was going to transpire. For the full episode visit https://www.patreon.com/mindpoppers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 20211 min

DaBaby and the Tramp

IF YOUR PUSSY SMELL LIKE WATER PUT YOUR LIGHTER IN THE AIR and other classics in an intimate evening with DaBaby. Also in the basement we have a musical conspiracy and the story of a man who is looking for treasure in trash! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 202139 minEp. 56

The Party That Almost Killed Me

Good to be back in the basement talking about an increase in partying during the pandemic. Also we have Jenny Claffey on the blower to discuss what we hate about each other! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 202141 minEp. 54

One Night Only

Oi Oi! t's another evening in the Mind Poppers' crack-den, please can i have the ugly and mentally ill to the front of the line as you will be ushered into your VIP section, you have suffered enough. This week on the docket we have struggling mental decline and also an exploration into animals with the shortest life span. Which inevitably turns into a conversation about what would you do if you had 24 hours to live. Insta: @mindpopperspod Contact: mindpoppers@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Jul 05, 202138 minEp. 54

Cum Kills and Perverted ASMR

Another week in the asylum lets be having ya! This week we are talking about Jewish funerals, being a fugly, hot roleplay ASMR and the men who don't ejaculate (couldn't be me). When oh when will we have peace in our lives. Join me on insta: @mindpopperspod Email: mindpopperspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202145 minEp. 53

The Twink Who Cried Wolf

Welcome back dear crackheads. This week I’m filling ye in on some of my partying antics over the last few weeks most recently involving the Gadai and a pair of knickers. Also on the docket is the possible reintroduction of wolves into the Irish countryside after they were marked as extinct over 300 years ago. Follow the pod on Instagram: @mindpopperspod Contact the pod: mindpopperspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 16, 202140 minEp. 52
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