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  • 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.

    For bonus content, such as full unedited video versions of the podcast, a blog and other exclusive items, sign up to the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BooFoons

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

  • Greenhouse Mystery: The Curious Case of the Mandrake

    Episode 24

    Steve and Dan find themselves face-to-face with a botanical enigma, the legend of the mandrake.

    What Is a Mandrake?

    Mandrake (genus Mandragora) is a plant steeped in folklore and mysticism. Native to the Mediterranean region, its roots often resemble human figures, which has fueled centuries of superstition. Historically, mandrakes were believed to scream when uprooted, a cry so deadly it could kill anyone who heard it.

    Folklore and Myth

    • Medieval Legends: In medieval Europe, mandrakes were thought to grow beneath gallows, nourished by the bodily fluids of hanged men.
    • Protective Talismans: People carried mandrake roots as charms to ward off evil or bring good fortune.
    • Magical Uses: Mandrakes appeared in potions, spells, and rituals, often associated with witchcraft and alchemy.

    Biological Facts

    • Species: The most well-known species is Mandragora officinarum.
    • Appearance: Mandrakes have thick, often bifurcated roots that resemble human limbs, and dark green leaves with bell-shaped flowers.
    • Habitat: They thrive in dry, rocky soils and bloom in spring.

    Toxicity and Medicinal Use

    Mandrakes contain alkaloids such as hyoscyamine and scopolamine, which can be highly toxic. Historically, they were used as anesthetics and sedatives, but improper use could lead to hallucinations, coma, or death. Today, mandrake is rarely used medicinally due to its dangerous properties.

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    Final Thoughts

    Whether feared or revered, the mandrake remains one of nature’s most enigmatic plants. Its legacy spans centuries, bridging the gap between botany and legend. For the Boo-Foons, it’s just another day in the greenhouse.

  • The Boo-Foons and the Three‑Headed Giant of Bonny Scotland

    Scotland has given the world many wonders: bagpipes, tartan, deep‑fried everything… and now, thanks to the Boo-Foons, one more addition to the list, a rumoured three‑headed giant lurking somewhere in the Highlands. Naturally, Steve and Dan packed their bags, grabbed their microphones, and set off on a quest that absolutely nobody asked for but everyone will enjoy.

    What followed was a journey filled with riddles, ruined castles, suspiciously tall vegetation, and a man named Jack who may or may not have been entirely trustworthy.

  • 1,000 Downloads Later… The Boo-Foons Are Still Haunting Your Headphones!

    Since our very first episode on 28th August, we’ve unleashed 22 episodes of paranormal nonsense, cryptid chaos, and ghostly giggles, and you brilliant listeners have tuned in over 1,000 times!

    Whether you joined us for haunted pubs, spectral sheep, or just to hear Steve try to pronounce just about anything, we’re beyond grateful for every listen, share, and cheeky comment.

    What’s next for the Boo-Foons?
    More mysteries, more monsters, more collaborations, more special guests, and even more unhinged investigations as we dive deeper into the weird and wonderful.

    Got a favourite moment or theory? Drop us a message, we love hearing from our fellow Boo-Foonatics!

    Stay spooky,
    Steve & Dan
    The Boo-Foons

  • The Boo-Foons vs. The Ladies in White

    The Boo-Foons are packing their bags, grabbing their EMF reader, and jetting off on a globe‑spanning paranormal adventure (from the comfort of their PCs). This time, Steve and Dan are on the trail of one of the world’s most widespread ghostly figures: the mysterious women in white.

    From failed weddings to tragic legends, from haunted highways to moonlit dance floors, the lads dive headfirst into the many names, meanings, and misadventures behind these spectral brides. Expect folklore tangles and linguistic detours and join them as they chase phantoms across continents.

  • Collaboration Announcement: Boo‑Foons x Michael & Jeremy Steal Your Podcast

    A Partnership Nobody Asked For… But We’re Doing It Anyway

    In a move that can only be described as bold, reckless, and legally questionable, the Boo‑Foons Mystery Investigators have teamed up with the unstoppable chaos gremlins behind Michael and Jeremy Steal Your Podcast.

    Yes, you read that correctly.

    They stole our podcast… so we made it official.

    During what was meant to be a routine recording session, Michael and Jeremy executed a flawless distraction manoeuvre by sending us on an “urgent” beer run. With the hosts temporarily exiled to the supermarket, the duo seized the mics, commandeered the studio, and proceeded to interview private investigator Casey about the unsettling legend of The Smiling Man.

    Rather than press charges, we decided to embrace the madness.

    This collaboration brings together the Boo‑Foons’ love of folklore, mystery, and spooky nonsense with Michael & Jeremy’s talent for hijacking, improvising, and causing delightful mayhem and a shared commitment to making podcasting just a little bit weirder.

    Stay tuned for more crossovers, more chaos, and possibly more beer‑related distractions.

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  • Taniwha Trouble

    We’ve crossed oceans, dodged customs, and packed extra socks because this time, we’re heading to New Zealand! Our mission? To uncover the truth behind legendary Māori creatures said to guard sacred lands and waters.

    Join us as we plunge into the Pacific, hunting for signs of reptilian sea guardians known as taniwha. These mythical beings are woven into Māori lore, often described as dragon-like creatures that dwell in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.

    Some taniwha are fierce protectors of iwi (tribes), while others are known to be more mischievous or territorial. Either way, they’re not the kind of cryptid you want to surprise with a flashlight.