Strangely

Always True Crime

Explore the overlooked oddities that deserve a deep dive and the downright bizarre gems buried in the notebooks of journalists and friends Poppy Damon and Luke Jones. From each side of the Atlantic, Poppy in New York and Luke in London, they uncover the world’s strangest stories, from true crime to conspiracy theories and all the wonderfully weird in between. Every Tuesday, they take strange seriously.

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S2 · E13
June 9 · 30 min
The Man Who Crowned Himself King
Luke tells the story of a young Swiss man who decided owning land wasn't enough, and set out to become the King of Switzerland. Meanwhile, Poppy explores one of the most daring prison escapes ever attempted, involving a notorious criminal, a high security prison and a plan years in the making. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 2 · 28 min
Introducing Paranormia
We’re thrilled to today be sharing an episode with you from a sister podcast on the Always True Crime Network, Paranormia. Join host Elizabeth McCafferty as she explores the chilling case of The Inukun Shooting, a story in which a talented Inuit actor claimed he was being possessed by terrifying creatures from Alaskan folklore. Paranormia is a weekly podcast exploring what happens when true crime and the paranormal collide, from cults and cursed objects to ghosts, folklore, and psychological experiments. New episodes of Paranormia are available every Wednesday. And don’t worry, Strangely will be back soon for Season 2 with more bizarre stories, mysteries, and unexplained encounters. In the meantime, if you’ve got a strange experience or story of your own to share, we’d love to hear from you at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E12
May 26 · 24 min
The Tiffany Diamond Swallower
Poppy tells the true story of Jaythan Gilder and a high-end jewellery heist that unfolds inside Tiffany & Co, a case that takes a very unexpected turn once nature starts to take its course. Meanwhile, Luke brings a small story from one of the most remote places on Earth, where someone with a very questionable past turns up where absolutely no one expects him to be… Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Got 5 mins? Fill in the Always True Crime survey for a chance to win a £100 restaurant voucher https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/MMk0718T Closes 31st Oct 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E11
May 19 · 28 min
The King of Scotland
Luke tells the story of a self-declared kingdom established in the Scottish Borders by a man claiming to be African royalty. But as media attention grows and authorities move in, darker questions begin to emerge. Plus Poppy brings the gruesome tale of a South African crocodile suspected of swallowing a missing businessman… only for investigators to find it's carrying a dark secret. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E10
May 12 · 38 min
Nancy Guthrie: The Woman Taken in the Night
Poppy brings the story of missing woman Nancy Guthrie, mother to one of the US’s most well known news anchor. Will the ring doorbell footage provide answers? And what do her kidnappers want? Plus Luke tells the story of the world’s oldest living terrestrial mammal, who became embroiled in a scam. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#9
May 5 · 40 min
The Disappeared
Poppy hears the story of former police detective Geoff Knupfer who made it his life’s work to find the bodies of murder victims. Working with serial killer Ian Brady’s accomplice Myra Hindley to find victims of the Moors murders. Plus Poppy brings the story of a missing woman on an Icelandic volcano Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#8
April 28 · 25 min
The Pascagoula Abduction
In 1973 two shipyard workers in Pascagoula, Mississippi told an extraordinary extra terrestrial story, Poppy explores the legacy of Calvin Parker and Charles Hickson. Plus Luke shares the story of two South African siblings who became so aggrieved with their local bank that they hand delivered a very unwelcome gift. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#7
April 21 · 31 min
The Highgate Vampire
Highgate Cemetery is one of the most sought after burial spots in the world - within it’s elegant railings lie the remains of everyone from George Michael to Karl Marx. But in the 70s it was also the source of a huge supernatural news story, which ended in a near-riot, grave desecration and a magic duel. Plus Luke explores the man whose dog may have uncovered the answer to a Victorian murder mystery. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#6
April 14 · 30 min
The Cheshire Kardashian
Jack Watkin is young and very rich, he’s nicknamed the Cheshire Kardashian and appears on Channel 4’s Rich Kids of Instagram. He also has a business idea, he has access to the kind of high-end Hermes bags which are out of reach to most people. He just needs backers to fund these investments. But all is not what it seems, and a Cheshire shop owner turned detective to find the truth. Plus Poppy explores the woman who wrote a moving book about her husband’s death, before the police came knocking at her door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#5
April 7 · 34 min
The Slavery Case
In 2026 police visited a home in Gloucestershire to conduct a welfare check, what they walked into was a harrowing story of enslavement stretching back over two decades. Plus Poppy explores three mysterious deaths at a Florida school. New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#4
March 31 · 31 min
The Bionic Surgeon
Neil Hopper was a talented vascular surgeon who had performed hundreds of amputations. Then, on a family camping trip, he became a patient himself, losing both legs below the knee. But as Luke explains, the real story was only just beginning Plus Poppy finds out a house in her neighborhood has a dark history. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#3
March 24 · 25 min
The Death of Richard Engelbert
Poppy uncovers the true crime genre's strangest new frontier: murders investigated via YouTube: complete with viral social content, leaked voicemails, and unlocatable shallow graves. Who is Richard Engelbert, and why does everyone online think they know what happened to him? Plus Luke meets the magician who tried to combine body modification with magic… New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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