Seriously Off-Topic

And now, the time is here, and so we face the final curtain…That’s right this is the last episode of Seriously Off Topic (for now.) This week Aylea explores why women love true crime, while Vin tells a miraculous story and ponders on the power of fate…

Christian denomination, faith lead community or doomsday cult? Well the answer's pretty clear for the first guest host and self-appointed president of the Seriously Off-Topic fan club, James Marcelle. This week James shares the story of a Canadian family who fear armageddon and kidnap their neighbours, as well as his personal account of life as a devout Jehovah's Witness before exc

What does an outbreak of fatal dancing fits among members of the same community in 16th century France have to do with men in 1967 Singapore being gripped by a sickening fear of losing their genital organs after eating pork?Find out this and more, as this week Vin dives deep into historical and present-day cases of the strange condition that is "mass hysteria."

If you were to search the word ‘millennials’ in Google, you’d think that the generation was defined by a penchant for overpriced coffees and avocado toast, or slacking in the office and failing in romantic relationships. Millennials seem to be the generation that just can’t catch a break, so today my friends, we’ll be exploring, what the fuck is wrong with millennials?

What would you do if one day your child claimed to have memories of a previous incarnation? This week on the podcast, and with a crazy personal anecdote, Vin delves deep into the story of Ryan Hammons and the very strange phenomenon of young children who recall their past lives.

Have you ever had the sense that you’ve done something or gone through a new situation before? Does it seem like you know what’s going to happen next? That's right this episode we're talking about the unexplained psychological phenomenon of deja vu. Aylea explores how the term came about and the endless theories as to why we experience it.

Sun signs, moon signs, Saturn returns, and zodiac compatibility. Have you ever wondered what it all means? And is astrology fact or fiction? This week on the pod, Vin explores all things horoscopes! From their ancient origins to modern day interpretations – is the past, present and future truly written in the stars?

Have you ever wanted to relive the glory days of your teenage years? This episode Aylea tells the quirky story of Brian MacKinnon, the man who managed to break all the rules and go back to school.

Set sail with us this week on sinister transatlantic waters, as Vin covers the story and legacy of the world's most haunted ship – the RMS Queen Mary.

It's been a while, we shouldn't have kept you waiting, but we're back by popular demand. We welcome in the New Year with a very fitting topic, as this week Aylea talks about the pursuit of manifestation and 'Lucky Girl Syndrome'.