Touch Wood: An Unsettling Podcast

Grab yourself a deconstructed 4-in-1 and settle in for another episode of Touch Wood! This week we're bringing you stone babies, wardrobe malfunctions and an in-depth but not particularly interesting discussion of school uniforms. Eat, sleep, rave, repeat everybody, and always check that your tights aren't falling down!

Trigger warning: pregnancy, miscarriage

This episode Hannah tells us all about Overtoun Bridge, also known as the dog suicide bridge in Scotland. We talk about costumes for dogs, dogs humping and tell of an upcoming court case involving one of our listeners' dogs looking in Daire's window. We also present some evidence involving a crab murder and the alleged suspect - a seven month old sausage dog who shall remain nameless. 

There's a longer-than-usual introduction to this one folks so if you don't want to hear about periods and therapy feel free to skip to 13:30! That's when Daire delves into the extremely unsettling story of Tanya Kach. There's literally nothing fun to say about this so make sure to Google 'sharks with human teeth' afterwards.

Trigger Warnings for days.

Hello everybody, it's Touch Wood: The Musical! Join us for a very uncomfortable rendition (or two) of Happy Birthday as well as in-depth discussions of Mothman and Mothman-related chaos, baby droppers, High Ghost Thoughts™ and our favourite Googles. Visit Point Pleasant!

It's Daire's birthday episode, gang! Take a lil' bump of vandalism, sit back, and let Daire tell you about the strange and tragic story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, the 'Silent Twins'. It turns out, we'd all be sooo creative if it wasn't for drugs. If you like Guinness and feet but three-friend-hugs aren't your thing, then this is the episode for you!

Good morning! We apologise for the delay, everyone got married (except us). This week, Hannah gives a brief overview of the Lead Masks case, including some very dodgy Portugese. We also touch on fun poop facts (shoutout to episode 9), shower cries, dribbling and Daire tells the makes the worst joke in podcasting history. Enjoy!

After a brief hiatus (life got in the way) we are back with a bang (and with better sound quality)! This week Daire tells the devastatingly sad story of Tina Watson. It's a rough ride but on the plus side we do meet the delightfully-named Tommy Thomas and everyone's favourite couple, Doug and Ginger! We also touch on some very topical subjects including mayonnaise sandwiches, hot tub weddings, underwater hugging and bubblewrap. Enjoy!

Whoda thunk it?? We made it to episode 10 and had a special in-person double episode to celebrate!! This time, Daire tells us all about some strange occurrences with fire, while burping the whole way through and Hannah tells us a story that will make you never want to move house ever again. There is A LOT of alcohol involved in this one but we have to make up for our lack of personalities somehow! 

We want to give a special thanks to everyone for sticking with us for all 10 episodes so far and we hope you'll be with us for at least another 10! 

In this episode Hannah tells us where those those pesky toilet Gods came from and how to keep them happy. We discuss in length what section of your arm you would cut off to get the maximum eating out of it, what human flesh would taste like, and butcher a few Korean names. If you're not a fan of toilet talk or our incredibly boring personalities, this episode might not be for you. We also sincerely apologise to anyone we offend with this episode (we're looking at you the Korean Language, Italian Americans and our listeners under 12). 

Welcome back to the hit children's entertainment podcast, Touch Wood! This week, we pitch a Simpsons spin-off, try to do maths and finally acknowledge that neither of us have a personality. We also take dive into weird folklore and Daire tells us the truly insane story of how the River Foyle got its name... Visit Derry!

Please beware. This week Hannah will take you on a journey and make you second guess everything you thought to be true. There's twists and turns and tangents galore and some more not-so-subtle subliminal messaging

This week Daire covers the mysterious last days of Peter Bergmann and says the phrase 'purple plastic bag' so many times it loses all meaning. For once, we don't think this one was aliens... maybe Nazis though? 

This one is short and sweet! Except we got carried away and made it not-so-short and I don't think I would say it's very sweet either? Anyway, Hannah tells us about two children who suddenly turned up in Woolpit, England, in the 12th Century and we speculate on where they came from. The most important thing though is that farts are always funny. Unless it was you, then its not. 

Hello there! It’s Nearly Headless Nick’s cousin, Half-Hung MacNaghten! Daire tells us about the commotion and commotion-related deaths surrounding ‘Half-Hung’ MacNaghten… and about that time Pitbull rang her. If you’ve ever died of fright, don’t forget to pop by Daire’s… but please send her a text beforehand.

Lads, this one’s a bummer. Hannah covers Ireland’s ‘Vanishing Triangle’ and the tragic and unsolved disappearance of 8 young women in the 1990s. We also mention all-round garbage human Larry Murphy… *shudder*

Witches be witchin’! This week, Daire recounts the story of Ireland’s last witch trial and the life of bad bitch Bridget Cleary, Ireland’s ‘Last Witch’. Take a seat, Salem! We also cover prosecco, dead pets and… why won’t anyone hurl turf in my window?

This week, Hannah recounts the unsolved (or, potentially solved?) mystery of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse and we learn about how old-timey people love a long sentence! Lastly, fish are not people and the pyramids are basic AF.