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The Wyrd Side

Alexandra M. Barrow and Finn Cresswell

The Wyrd Side is a New Weird / Folk Horror podcast that follows the paranormal investigations of Aiden Summers and Katherine Moore as they uncover the dangerous truth lurking behind the myths and legends of the islands of Britain and Ireland.

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#4
Oct 30, 2024 · 17 min
BONUS: Samhain Shenanigans
When David accidentally puts out the Samhain bonfire at a friend's Halloween party, the Y Ladi Wen, a vengeful Welsh spirit, emerges to terrify the party. With Aiden and Kitty both otherwise occupied, it’s up to David and Zahra to solve the case and banish the spirit! Cast: Sam Dixon as David Marsh Kate Wilmot as Zahra Darricau Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and partygoer Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore and partygoer Hannah Boocock as ghostly voice and partygoer Content Warnings: Mention of Blood and gore. This episode features minor jumpscares Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#3
Sep 18, 2024 · 14 min
BONUS: Aiden in the Studio
Aiden finds himself alone in the recording studio after Kitty comes down with a particularly bad flu. It’s the perfect opportunity to talk through a key part of their research process: finding compelling stories and myths to investigate! Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Content Warnings: N/A Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#2
Aug 21, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
BONUS: Season 1 Q&A
Join our two-person creative team as we chat everything Wyrd Side, including questions such as: What were the main inspirations for the show? How do we make all the noises? And most importantly, what’s Aiden’s favorite pizza topping? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#1
Jun 26, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
BONUS: The Marshall Street Investigation
Katherine and Aiden rediscover their first ever paranormal investigation: an old house on Marshall Street rumoured to be the home of a haunted doll. Strange knocking, a string of unexplained deaths, and two rookie podcasters... What could possibly go wrong? Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Kate Wilmot as Zahra Sam Dixon as David Marsh Freya Womersley as News Reporter Content Warnings: Depiction of audio distortion. Discussion of death, body horror, loss of a loved one and blood and gore. Mention of suicide, self harm and self mutilation. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E11
Nov 8, 2023 · 28 min
S1 Ep11: Jenny Greenteeth
In the final episode of the season, Aiden and Katherine discuss their experiences in the river and a potential encounter with Jenny Greenteeth. Aiden faces his past. Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Content Warnings: Depiction of audio distortion, physical violence, gore. Discussion of childhood trauma, drowning, death of a loved one, death of a child. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E10
Oct 25, 2023 · 39 min
S1 Ep10: Going Home
Aiden and Katherine travel up to Shropshire, to investigate the myth of Jenny Greenteeth and Aiden’s childhood encounter. Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Content Warnings: Depiction of injury (splinter), audio distortion, physical violence, gore. Discussion of childhood trauma, drowning, death of a loved one, death of a child. Mention of victim blaming, Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E9
Oct 11, 2023 · 45 min
S1 Ep9: Hard Truths
The future of The Wyrd Side hangs in the balance, as Aiden makes an important decision. The studio gets a visit from a friend. Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Iain S. P. Bennett as John Martin Content Warnings: Discussion of cults, police, physical violence, emotional manipulation, death, fire, altered mind-state, drowning, death of a child, death of a loved one, childhood trauma, injury (twisted ankle). Mention of ritual murder, blood and gore, alcohol, smoking, victim blaming. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. FEATURED TRAILER: THE ATTIC MONOLOGUES The Attic Monologues is a queer urban fantasy/horror podcast on fate, friends to lovers, meta narratives, and the importance of feathered friends. They can be found on all major podcasting platforms - check out their website, Apple Podcasts, Twitter and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E8
Sep 27, 2023 · 42 min
S1 Ep8: Aiden's Recording
Still reeling from her encounter on Burley Beacon, Katherine listens to the files found on Aiden’s recorder. Cast: Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Andrew Varndell as Albert Lockton Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou Drew Pitcher as Dyllan Jack Rogers as Rhys Content Warnings: Depiction of physical violence, abduction, imprisonment, cults, emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation, violent death, blood and gore,injury (head trama), murder. Discussion of alcohol, arson. Mention of police. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E7
Sep 13, 2023 · 41 min
S1 Ep7: Kitty on the Case
Katherine desperately searches the moors as new information comes to light on the recently discovered bog body and the attacks near Burley. A disturbing pattern starts to emerge from the murky depths of the New Forest... Is she already too late? Cast: Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Simeon Joyce as Police Officer Eddie Chapman as Brian Robin Denis as Mark, The Librarian Kate Wilmot as Zahra Iain S. P. Bennett as John Martin Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Content Warnings: Depiction of the disappearance of a loved one, police, and physical violence, strong language (one use, mild profanity, timestamp 36:14). Discussion of blood and gore, abduction, murder, ritual murder, death, dead bodies. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E6
Aug 30, 2023 · 42 min
S1 Ep6: Bodies of Evidence
Aiden and Katherine return to the waterlogged mires and tangled roots of the New Forest. Could there be a link between the recent attack and Aiden’s encounter in the forest? Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Distorted Voice Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Eddie Chapman as Brian Dee Thorne as Mary Tallywell Simeon Joyce as Police Officer Content Warnings: Depiction of the disappearance of a loved one, police, and a verbal argument. Discussion of physical violence, blood and gore, death, dead bodies, murder. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E5
Aug 16, 2023 · 39 min
S1 Ep5: Ghosting a Ghost King
Aiden and Katherine continue their investigation into the centuries old mystery of the death of the Red King. Despite Aiden's protests, Katherine goes to find the radio. Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Distorted Voice Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Freya Womersley as Reporter 3 Sophie Loveridge as French Girl Content Warnings: Depiction of isolation, altered mind-state, audio distortion. Discussion of murder, death, body horror, blood and gore. Mention of physical violence, auto-cannibalism, starvation, and police. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E4
Aug 2, 2023 · 38 min
S1 Ep4: The Red King
Aiden and Katherine begin a new investigation into the centuries-old mystery surrounding the Red King's death. Was it an unfortunate accident, murder most foul, or something… far more sinister? Something that may still be lurking in the tangled brambles and mud-choked hollows of the New Forest... Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Iain S. P. Bennett as Reporter 1 Freya Womersley as Reporter 2 Content Warnings: Depiction of blood and gore, altered mind-state, isolation, audio distortion, body horror. Discussion of murder, death, fire, arson, death of a child, grief and loss. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E3
Jul 19, 2023 · 19 min
S1 Ep3: Colt Pixie Confrontation
The mystery of the Colt Pixie picks up the pace as Aiden races to Holmsley Campsite following the discovery of some rather ominous recordings… Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Mark Varndell as Chris Marley Alford as Joseph S. J. Monalith as Rowan Content Warnings: Depiction of audio distortion, a missing child and a child in danger. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E2
Jul 5, 2023 · 28 min
S1 Ep2: Lost and Found
Katherine Moore and Aiden Summers continue to investigate the Colt Pixie, retracing the steps of Rowan’s hiking party across the treacherous moors of the New Forest. Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Eddie Chapman as Brian Robin Denis as The Librarian Mark Varndell as Chris Content Warnings: Depiction of isolation, injury (fall), becoming lost in the wilderness, jump scares and audio distortion. Discussion of death. Mention of alcoholism. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E1
Jun 21, 2023 · 39 min
S1 Ep1: Close Encounters of the Colt Pixie Kind
Katherine Moore and Aiden Summers begin their first fieldwork case of the season: investigating the myth of the Colt Pixie in the New Forest, UK. Strange happenings, witchcraft, and unexpected phonecalls. Cast: Finn Cresswell as Aiden Summers and Burley Resident Alexandra M. Barrow as Katherine Moore Robyn B. Pelling MSc as Lou Dee Thorne as Mary Tallywell Eddie Chapman as Brian Andrew Varndell as Albert Lockton S. J. Monalith as Rowan Content Warnings: Depiction of grief and loss, recreational alcohol use, and alcoholism. Discussion of the death of a loved one, victim blaming, and police. Mention of death, and becoming lost in the wilderness. Written and produced by Finn Cresswell and Alexandra M. Barrow. www.thewyrdside.com Sound effects from Zapsplatt and Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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