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  • The Boo-Foons Hunt for Aliens in Calder Valley

    The Boo-Foons are back on the trail of the unexplained, and this time, their journey takes them deep into the misty moors and mysterious valleys of northern England. Their latest adventure unfolds in the Calder Valley, a region steeped in folklore, strange lights, and stories that blur the line between reality and the otherworldly.

    Into the Valley of Mystery

    Todmorden and Hebden Bridge have long been whispered about in UFO circles. Nestled among rolling hills and shadowed woods, these towns have seen their fair share of odd occurrences, glowing discs in the sky, strange figures in the fields, and encounters that defy explanation. Even a local police officer once reported an encounter that left investigators scratching their heads.

    Alan Godfrey

    For the Boo-Foons, this is the perfect setting for their next investigation. Armed with cameras, curiosity, and their trademark mix of humour and disbelief, they dive headfirst into the stories that have haunted the valley for decades.

    The Witnesses and the Whispers

    Locals recall eerie nights when the stars seemed to move in unnatural patterns, and lights hovered silently above the moorland. Some claim to have seen small grey figures darting between trees, while others insist the valley itself hums with an energy that draws the unknown.

    The Boo-Foons interview witnesses, explore the sites of alleged sightings, and test every theory, from secret military experiments to interdimensional visitors. Their mission: to separate fact from folklore, and maybe, just maybe, to catch a glimpse of something truly out of this world.

  • We begin our descent into Japanese folklore by meeting the Oni

    Japanese folklore isn’t just rich, it’s overflowing. A whole ecosystem of spirits, monsters, tricksters, shapeshifters, and inexplicable oddities known collectively as Yōkai. Some are adorable. Some are horrifying. Some are… well… deeply confusing. Naturally, this makes them perfect territory for the Boo-Foons to investigate.

    This week marks the beginning of a new semi-regular series where we dive headfirst into the world of Yōkai, starting with one of the most iconic, chaotic, and surprisingly complicated creatures of them all: the Oni.

    Who (or What) Are Oni?

    If you’ve ever seen Japanese art featuring a huge, muscular creature with horns, wild hair, and a club the size of a small tree, you’ve probably met an Oni. They’re often described as:

    • Demons
    • Ogres
    • Punishers of the wicked
    • Troublemakers
    • Occasional party animals
    • And, depending on the story, surprisingly emotional beings

    Oni are the heavy-hitters of Japanese folklore, the kind of beings who show up when a story needs a villain, a guardian, or a chaotic force of nature. They’re powerful, unpredictable, and sometimes weirdly relatable.

    Different colours. Different temperaments. Different abilities. Some stories even treat them like boss battles. If someone doesn’t eventually shout “I choose you, Red Oni!” we’ll be shocked.

    The Many Faces of Oni

    While Oni are often lumped together as “the bad guys,” the folklore paints a more nuanced picture. Depending on the tale, Oni can be:

    Monstrous Villains

    The classic version, terrorising villages, eating people, smashing things, and generally being the worst unwelcomed guests imaginable.

    Punishers of Evil

    In Buddhist tradition, Oni sometimes serve as enforcers in the afterlife, punishing wrongdoers.

    Tragic Figures

    Some Oni were once human, transformed by grief, rage, or corruption.

    Comedic Characters

    Because even in ancient folklore, sometimes you just need a big, silly monster to lighten the mood.

    Why Start with Oni?

    Simple: they’re iconic, they’re everywhere, and they set the tone for the wild, unpredictable world of Yōkai.

    What’s Coming Next?

    This episode is just the beginning. The Boo-Foons will be returning to Japanese folklore regularly, exploring:

    • Mischievous tricksters
    • Shape-shifting animals
    • Haunted household objects
    • Spirits that live in rivers, mountains, and abandoned toilets
    • And creatures so bizarre they defy all known categories

    If Oni are the “starter monsters,” then the rest of the Yōkai roster is about to get progressively stranger and sillier.

    Dip Into This Week’s Episode

    If you’re ready for big monsters, big folklore and big chaos.

    Grab your club (metaphorically), brace yourself for horned mayhem, and join the Boo-Foons as they step into the world of Yōkai, one Oni at a time.

  • The Boo‑Foons x The True Paranormal

    The Boo‑Foons dive head‑first into the supernatural as they’re joined by Daniel from The True Paranormal, a man who doesn’t just study hauntings… he’s actively making his own house haunted. From personal encounters to his massive paranormal database, this episode is packed with eerie stories, wild theories, and one big question: would YOU live in a haunted home

    Explore Daniel’s world of ghosts, folklore, and unexplained phenomena here:
    thetrueparanormal.blogspot.com

  • The Hand of Glory

    Witchcraft, Burglary, and a Very Unsettling Candle

    Hand of Glory

    When the Boo-Foons stumble across a grisly relic of old witchcraft, they quickly realise they’re dealing with one of the most unsettling tools in the folklore arsenal: the Hand of Glory, a macabre charm once believed to help thieves slip silently through locked houses.

    What Is a Hand of Glory?

    According to centuries-old European folklore, a Hand of Glory is the preserved hand of a hanged criminal, often the right hand or the hand that “committed the deed.” Once dried and treated with various magical concoctions, it was used as a supernatural burglary tool.

    The Boo-Foons’ latest investigation uncovers a version straight out of the old grimoires: a mummified hand clutching a candle made from the fat of the same executed man. Charming.

    A Burglar’s Best Friend

    The Hand of Glory wasn’t just a creepy ornament. It was said to grant its wielder a terrifying advantage:

    • Anyone inside the house would fall into a deep, unnatural sleep.
    • No lock could resist the thief who carried it.
    • The candle could only be extinguished with milk, not water.

    In some tales, each finger acted as a candle wick. If a finger refused to light, it meant someone in the house was still awake.

    Where the Legend Comes From

    The myth appears in several 17th–19th century sources, especially in France, Germany, and the British Isles. It became widely known thanks to early folklore collectors and crime historians who documented the strange charms criminals supposedly used.

    One of the most famous accounts comes from the 18th-century French Dictionnaire Infernal, which describes the ritual in unsettling detail. English folklore picked it up soon after, and by the Victorian era the Hand of Glory had become a staple of ghost stories and penny dreadfuls.

    Boo-Foons Field Notes

    During their investigation, the Boo-Foons discover that the Hand of Glory wasn’t just a magical sleep aid, it was a symbol of fear. The idea that a thief could freeze a household in slumber with a single cursed candle terrified communities long before CCTV and burglar alarms.

    Now, centuries later, the Boo-Foons are left wondering:
    Is the Hand of Glory just a relic of superstition… or is someone trying to revive an old criminal craft?

  • The Boo‑Foons x Bantering Banshees: Anne Boleyn’s Restless Legacy

    The Boo‑Foons team are joined this week by the brilliantly chaotic Bantering Banshees for a deep dive into one of England’s most enduring ghost stories: the many, many sightings of Anne Boleyn. Few historical figures have left such a powerful imprint on the landscape, and even fewer are said to walk it quite so widely. From the quiet lanes of Norfolk to the stone corridors of the Tower of London, Anne’s spirit is reported in more locations than almost any other figure in British folklore.

    Why Anne Boleyn Appears in So Many Places

    Across the episode, the Boo‑Foons and the Banshees explore the theories behind her widespread hauntings. Several themes emerge:

    • A life marked by upheaval
      Anne’s rise and fall were dramatic, public, and politically explosive. Many believe that such emotional intensity leaves a strong “psychic imprint” on the places tied to her story.
    • Multiple sites of significance
      Unlike many historical figures associated with a single home or event, Anne’s life touched numerous estates, palaces, and political centres. Each location carries its own folklore.
    • A symbol of injustice
      Her execution remains one of the most debated acts of Henry VIII’s reign. Some sightings frame her as a restless figure seeking recognition or resolution.
    • Cultural storytelling
      Over centuries, communities have woven their own interpretations of Anne’s fate, creating a patchwork of local legends that keep her presence alive.

    Key Locations Linked to Anne Boleyn’s Ghost

    The conversation highlights several of the most famous sites where Anne is said to appear:

    • Blickling Hall, Norfolk
      Often cited as her birthplace, this grand estate is home to one of the most dramatic tales: Anne arriving in a spectral carriage, her head resting in her lap.
    • The Tower of London
      The site of her imprisonment and execution remains the most iconic location for sightings, with reports of her walking the corridors or appearing near the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula.
    • Hever Castle, Kent
      Her childhood home, where she is said to wander the gardens and bridge.
    • Hampton Court Palace
      A place of both triumph and tragedy for Anne, with stories of her presence lingering in the Tudor corridors.

    Each location adds a different emotional note to her legend, grief, injustice, nostalgia, or defiance, creating a multi‑layered folklore tapestry that the Boo‑Foons and Banshees unpack with humour, curiosity, and a healthy dose of paranormal speculation.

    Meet the Bantering Banshees

    The episode also introduces listeners to the Bantering Banshees themselves, fellow lovers of folklore, ghost stories, and spirited debate. Their blend of wit and insight makes them the perfect partners for this exploration of Tudor hauntings.

    Find the Banshees here: https://linkin.bio/banteringbanshees

  • Chasing Giants: The Boo-Foons Head to the Fens

    Episode 29

    This week, the Boo-Foons are trading the familiar for the flatlands as they journey into the heart of the Fens. Steeped in mist and local lore, the marshes around Wisbech are the setting for their latest expedition, one that finds Steve and Dan on the trail of a legendary figure whose identity remains a point of historical debate.

    Depending on which local you ask, we’re either hunting a formidable giant or the legendary hero who managed to slay one.

    The Fens have always been a place where history and myth blur together, but we’re aren’t taking any chances. Armed with nothing but our wits and, somewhat inexplicably, a collection of cartwheels for defence, we are ready to navigate the winding waterways and open skies of Norfolk.

    Whether these makeshift shields will hold up against a giant remains to be seen, but the journey promises plenty of intrigue. Will we find the resting place of a titan, or uncover the secrets of a giant-killer?

    Join us as we trek across the marshes toward Wisbech. Check out the latest episode to see if the cartwheels survive the trip!

  • The Boo-Foons & Oddtrots: The Mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit

    Episode 28

    This week, the Boo-Foons team up with John from Oddtrots for a delightfully strange expedition to Suffolk, where one of England’s most enduring mysteries first took root: the Green Children of Woolpit. According to 12th‑century accounts, two children with green-tinted skin appeared near the village, speaking an unknown language and refusing all food except broad beans. Over time, their colour reportedly faded, and the surviving child claimed they came from a twilight world called St Martin’s Land, where the sun never fully shone.

    In true Boo-Foons fashion, Steve, Dan, and John dive into the legend with equal parts curiosity and chaos, sampling broad beans, scanning the countryside for wolves (a nod to Woolpit’s historic wolf pits), and attempting to decode the children’s mysterious language. It’s folklore meets field trip, with plenty of laughs woven through the history, theories, and wonderfully weird details that make this centuries-old tale so irresistible.

    If you love your mysteries with a side of education and a generous helping of Boo-Foonery, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

  • All Aboard the Boo-Foon Train!

    Episode 27

    What begins as a simple journey across Scotland’s Tay Bridge quickly spirals into a transcontinental paranormal adventure. Steve and Dan, your intrepid Boo-Foons investigators, climb aboard a seemingly ordinary steam train, only to discover it’s anything but.

    As the wheels turn and the whistle blows, the train slips through time and space, chugging into misty landscapes, haunted stations, and folklore-laced railways from around the world. Each carriage holds a clue, each country a ghostly tale, and every stop brings them closer to uncovering the truth behind the spectral locomotives that refuse to rest.

    From the eerie echoes of Victorian platforms to the poetic ramblings of Britain’s most questionable bard (yes, he’s onboard too), this is no ordinary rail ride. It’s a Boo-Foon express, unpredictable, unearthly, and utterly unforgettable.

    So grab your ghost-hunting gear, pack a questionable poem, and join the Boo-Foons as they lay tracks across the paranormal map. The train is leaving the station… and it’s not stopping for logic.

  • The Boo‑Foons Hunt for Floating Heads in Southeast Asia

    Episode 26

    Southeast Asia is famous for many things: breathtaking temples, incredible food, warm hospitality… and, of course, the occasional floating head with its entrails dangling like festive streamers. Naturally, this meant one thing.

    The Boo‑Foons had to go.

    Armed with backpacks, questionable bravery, and a deeply flawed sense of what counts as a “relaxing getaway,” Steve and Dan set off across the region in search of the legendary Penanggalan or Krasue, beautiful women by day, terrifying flying viscera‑demons by night.

    Folklore, Fear, and Questionable Choices

    The Krasue is said to detach her head from her body and fly through the night in search of victims. Steve and Dan wandered through moonlit streets, listening for the tell‑tale wet flapping of airborne organs, they discovered something important: Southeast Asian folklore is rich, fascinating, and absolutely terrifying when you’re the one doing the fieldwork.

    Did They Find One?

    Well… that would be telling.

  • Sebastian vs. The Supernatural: A Boo-Foons Interview Special

    Episode 25

    When you meet someone on a ghost hunt, you expect a few spooky stories. What you don’t expect is for that same person to casually drop, “Oh yeah, I’ve had loads of ghost encounters… but I don’t believe ghosts are real.”

    That someone was Sebastian.

    Naturally, Steve and Dan did what any responsible paranormal investigators would do: they sat him down for a deep dive into the contradictions of his haunted life.

    In this episode, the Boo-Foons are joined by friend of the show Sebastian as they unravel a lifetime of eerie experiences, from unexplained knocks and ghostly animals to chilling predictions of Princess Diana’s death and even exorcisms carried out in the home.

    If you enjoy stories that make you laugh, shiver, and question reality all at once, this one’s for you.

    Join Steve, Dan and Sebastian as they explore the strange, the spooky, and the spectacularly confusing world of the paranormal.

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    This is the location of Sebastian’s Top Shop paranormal experience.