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Necronomicast is an audio podcast featuring interviews and commentary with topics in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. Celebrity guests, movie review panels, books, and all things horror. Join us as we split open our brains and talk about our favorite genre.

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    Episode 297 "Something I Keep Upstairs" with J. D. Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 53:25


    Welcome one and all to this special episode of Necronomicast! Episode 297 features the return of one of the biggest talents in the publishing world today, J.D. Barker! He is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. J.D. returns with another chilling and spinetingling work of paranormal fiction that is embedded with real life history.  "Something I Keep Upstairs" is an engaging book that tells the story of a haunted island and a supernatural presence as old as time itself and its grasp on a group of teenagers. Find out why everyone from James Patterson, Stephen King, Paramount Pictures, and the family of Bram Stoker want to work with J.D. Barker! J.D. Barker official website!  Enter the contest and read his books!

    Episode 296 "Into The Fray and Beyond" with Shannon LeGro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 63:57


    For this episode of Necronomicast, I am proud to bring you an exclusive conversation with researcher/investigator and paranormal podcasting powerhouse Shannon LeGro! Shannon has been interested in the paranormal since she was a teen, after her own personal sighting of something truly anomalous. And although it's not what her encounter entailed, one of her passions is the subject of Sasquatch. Her weekly show, INTO THE FRAY has Shannon speaking to witnesses of cryptids, UFOs, and various aspects of the paranormal. She has co-authored books on both Bigfoot and the Paranormal, and founded Beyond the Fray Publishing with best-selling author, G. Michael Hopf.  You can also see Shannon as the host for the Small Town Monsters documentary productions, On the Trail of UFOs: Season 1, 2, and 3.  And, the recently released cryptid documentary, The Dogman Triangle: Werewolves in the Lone Star State– All available on Amazon. Shannon LeGro's official website

    Episode 295 "Small Town Monsters" with Seth Breedlove

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 59:40


    For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show filmmaker Seth Breedlove!  Seth has written, edited, produced and directed shorts and features about a variety of topics but is best known for his production company and the films they've produced under the Small Town Monsters banner. In 2013, Breedlove began working on the concept for a series entitled Small Town Monsters. In general, he set out to capture true accounts from tiny communities often forgotten by the larger media outlets, and from the era (1960s and 1970s) of high intensity monster encounters. These cryptid sightings and stories were perfect for a documentary production company with a history of working in the Midwest. Seth Breedlove achieved his goal with sterling results. He was able to document cryptozoology by interviewing the original witnesses and re-creating/re-discovering elements of the cases at the ground level. After 10 years, dozens of productions, and millions of downloads and views, learn why Small Town Monsters is one of the best independent film companies in America. Small Town Monsters official website. This episode is sponsored by listeners Dennis H. and Matthew R. through the Buy Me A Coffee Campaign.  You too can support the show at buymeacoffee.com/necronomicast!

    Episode 294 Tim Binnall "Paranormal Podcasting Pioneer!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 65:59


    Tonights exclusive episode of Necronomicast features the legendary pioneering paranormal podcaster Tim Binnall!  He is the founder of the paranormal think tank Binnall of America, an online coterie that features both an audio program and a talented staff of writers. As host and producer of the critically acclaimed podcast BoA, he has interviewed a vast array of researchers, spanning a wide spectrum of disciplines and ranging from bonafide esoteric icons to up-and-coming future players in the world of the paranormal. A graduate of Syracuse University, Binnall aims to maintain an outsider's perspective on the paranormal world and possesses a keen interest in the personalities and sociology of esoteric studies. He has written for Coast to Coast AM's After Dark magazine, made numerous radio appearances, and gone into the field to explore the mystifying Bridgewater Triangle in Massachusetts, the elusive Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the haunted Whaley House in San Diego.   Listen to "Binnall of America"

    Episode 293 "The Fox Hollow Farm Murders" with Coroner Jeff Jellison

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 42:39


    For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by Jeff Jellison, the elected Coroner of Hamilton County, Indiana.  Our conversation focuses on the gruesome case of serial killer Herbert Baumeister which is the subject of a fascinating new four part documentary on Hulu. “The Fox Hollow Murders:  Playground of a Serial Killer” explores the aftermath of a unthinkable crime spree and examines the quest of Jeff Jellison to identify the victims of Baumeister, who was thought to have killed over a dozen men and scattered their remains in the woods behind his house at the Fox Hollow Farm estates.  Listen how dedicated professionals help a devastated community in the pursuit of justice. "The Fox Hollow Farm Murders" on Hulu "The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm" book by Richard Estep

    Episode 292 "Tales From The Darkness" with Dave Schrader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 58:34


    I'm very excited to welcome back to the Necronomicast...Dave Schrader! From an early age, Dave Schrader has been surrounded by the strange and anomalous, from haunted homes to creature sightings, UFO encounters, and more. Now, as an experienced paranormal investigator, he travels the world seeking the truth and following the claims of Ghosts, Bigfoot, UFOs, Monsters, Myths and Legends. You can find Dave streaming on MAX & Discovery+'s hit TV series, The Holzer Files and Ghosts of Devil's Perch. Dave has also appeared on Paranormal State, Ghost Adventures, Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room, Paranormal Challenge, Haunted Hospitals, Fright Club and in the ShockDocs; The Curse of Lizzie Borden & Demon in the White House. Dave has lived in Minnesota for thirty-five years with his family, which includes eleven children and eight grandchildren. He has been a mainstay of local radio on KLBB, KTLK, WCCO, Coast to Coast AM, and as host of his own podcast, The Paranormal 60. Dave Schrader Online! "Theater of the Mind" book by Dave Schrader  

    Episode 291 "We Don't Talk About Emma" with J.D. Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 48:26


    Welcome one and all to this special episode of Necronomicast! Episode 291 features one of the biggest talents in the publishing world today, J.D. Barker! He is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. We are chatting about his life and career, and focusing on his brand new book that is just hitting the shelves worldwide "We Don't Talk About Emma"...a crime thriller set in the gritty streets of New Orleans. Find out why everyone from James Patterson, Stephen King, Paramount Pictures, and the family of Bram Stoker want to work with J.D. Barker! J.D. Barker official website! "We Don't Talk About Emma" on Amazon.  

    Episode 290 "Fights, Camera, Action!" with Sophie Jones and Luke Sewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 54:10


    You ready to fight?   For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by the filmmakers behind the hit new Netflix documentary that is sweeping the globe!  Sophie Jones and Luke Sewell join me to talk all about "Fights, Camera, Action" which focuses on the rise and fall of "The Jerry Springer Show". This jaw-dropping, premium two-part series that tells the story of The Jerry Springer Show as it's never been told before. This Netflix documentary explores how this daytime talk show became one of the biggest and most outrageous TV hits of the nineties. But behind the entertaining facade lay some darker truths. As we hear from the director and producer, a murkier picture begins to emerge of the destruction it caused, raising renewed questions about who was responsible, and how far things should go in the name of entertainment. Human beings are way scarier than ghosts and monsters! "Fights, Camera, Action" official Netflix site.  

    Episode 289 The World According To Darcy Staniforth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 68:07


    Happy New Year! For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by an absolute delight of a guest and a true original spirit in the world of the paranormal! Darcy Staniforth is an American Studies scholar, paranormal investigator, writer, and performer sought out for her expertise in popular culture, comedy, death, and unexplained phenomena. When not working with students both inside and outside of the classroom, she is a docent for the Kellogg House, a popular destination for historical ghost tours in Santa Ana, CA. Join me and Darcy for a wide ranging conversation on a multitude of topics...take an hour long vacation and enjoy Darcy's unique take on the world around us! For more information and to get to know Darcy, just follow @darcystaniforth Watch and enjoy Darcy's Ted Talk: "Death, Grief, and the College Student"

    Episode 288 "Mothman and Other Mysteries" with Tobias and Emily Wayland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 55:38


    On this episode of Necronomicast, I close out 2024 with a wonderful conversation with Tobias and Emily Wayland.  You might have seen Tobias recently on the most recent season of "Unsolved Mysteries" on Netflix! Together, the work of Tobias and Emily were featured on season four of Unsolved Mysteries, the series premiere of Expedition X, and the Small Town Monsters documentaries Terror in the Skies and On the Trail of the Lake Michigan Mothman for their work investigating Mothman sightings in the Midwest. Tobias and Emily have been involved with the Lake Michigan Mothman investigation since its advent in the spring of 2017, and published a book chronicling the experience, The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest.  Their second and third books about unusual phenomena, Strange Tales of the Impossible and The Singular Fortean Society's Yuletide Guide to High Strangeness, continue their work in investigating a variety of seemingly impossible events. This episode's release coincides with the anniversary of the Silver Bridge collapse in Point Pleasant, West Virginia on December 15, 1967, where sightings of the Mothman were reported beforehand. Join in the mysteries with Tobias and Emily Wayland on this episode of Necronomicast! The Singular Fortean Official Website

    Episode 287 "The Doc of Chucky" with Thommy Hutson and Mark Alan Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 51:29


    For this episode of Necronomicast, I am very proud to bring back to the program Thommy Hutson!  The award-winning screenwriter, producer, and author is one of the creative forces behind the groundbreaking documentaries "Crystal Lake Memories" and "Never Sleep Again". Joining him for this special episode is New York Times bestselling author, producer, and director Mark Alan Miller! Together, we chat all about their brand new documentary "The Doc of Chucky" which is a wonderful deep dive into Don Mancini's "Chucky" and "Child's Play" movie franchise!  This definitive documentary is available now on Shudder.  Killer dolls and....Bigfoot?...on this episode of Necronomicast! The Doc of Chucky Official Website Mark Alan Miller's Encyclopocalypse Publications Thommy Hutson's Official Website  

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    Episode 286 "The Book of Murder" with Matt Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 56:34


    My guest tonight is Matt Murphy, the former Senior Deputy District Attorney from Orange County, California, and a current legal analyst for ABC News in New York. Mr. Murphy spent 21 years assigned to the Sexual Assault and Homicide Units where he prosecuted some of the most notorious murder cases in the nation. He frequently appears on ABC News 20/20, NewsNation, iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas, and various true crime productions on cable television. He has become a regular guest with Chris Cuomo and Ashleigh Banfield, and has also appeared on the podcasts Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald, the TCD Sidebar with Joshua Ritter, and most recently the The Megyn Kelly Show. In addition to his work for ABC news, Mr. Murphy also represents police officers and the victims of sexual assault in his private practice in Los Angeles.  He is also an avid surfer and enjoys cageless shark diving! We will be discussing his remarkable career which is detailed in his compelling new book "The Book of Murder" from Hyperion Avenue Publishing, which is available everywhere books are sold. "The Book of Murder" by Matt Murphy  

    Episode 285 "In Search of Demons" with Richard Estep

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 57:39


    Happy Halloween!  I have a treat for you faithful listeners! This episode features the return of Richard Estep to the program.  Richard has been a paranormal investigator for thirty years, researching claims of ghosts and hauntings on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of more than thirty books, in genres ranging from paranormal non-fiction and true crime to history and fiction.  In his newest book,"In Search of Demons", Richard hunts down firsthand experiences and historic accounts of the most legendary demonic activity. He consults with experts ranging from a medical doctor to an ordained Catholic exorcist on cases like the Salem Witch Trials and the inspiration for The Exorcist. He also visits several sites of alleged demonic infestations, such as the Monroe House. With the facts at your fingertips, you can determine the truth for yourself. Visit him at RichardEstep.net. Llewellyn Publications

    Episode 284 "Dressing Up Halloween" with Rob Caprilozzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 38:48


    Tonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome back to the program documentary filmmaker Rob Caprilozzi to discuss his newest film “Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc.” The company Ben Cooper, Inc. is one of the biggest game-changers in the history of the Halloween holiday, responsible for mass producing the very first licensed Halloween costumes that children in America ever had at their disposal. With the plastic masks and the vinyl smocks, Ben Cooper's costumes have truly become as iconic as the characters they transformed us into. The documentary shines the light on how Ben Cooper Inc. went from a vaudeville costume company to a powerhouse that dominated the Halloween costume market for decades. For over 60 years, Ben Cooper helped children everywhere evolve into Skeletor, Darth Vader, Superman and more, in celebration of one of the most beloved holidays of the year. "Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc" is availale everywhere on your favorite VOD service. Official Trailer for "Dressing Up Halloween"

    Episode 283 BONUS EPISODE! "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 36:10


    Welcome one and all to a special “Bonus” episode of Necronomicast! I received an exclusive behind the scenes look at the next groundbreaking production at the (haunted) Benson Theatre in Omaha, Nebraska “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County”! I sit down with directors Maddie Radcliffe, Jason Levering, and John Forsman on location in the Theatre to chat about this incredible collaboration by Stephen King and John Mellencamp. In a world where storytelling transcends boundaries, where the eerie melodies of legends intertwine with the chilling narrative of the supernatural, Benson Theatre invites you to experience “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” by Stephen King and John Mellencamp.  Join us for the first production since its 2014 southern tour before it's available anywhere else! For more information: Benson Theatre Official Site (Music Credit:  "So Goddamn Good" from Ghost Brothers Soundtrack (J. Mellencamp)

    Episode 282 "Unsolved Mysteries" with Terry Dunn Meurer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 33:15


    There are few television shows that have woven themselves into the very fabric of American culture like “Unsolved Mysteries”.  The music, the storytelling, and of course the iconic host Robert Stack have enthralled audiences for decades.Tonight, my guest is the co-creator and executive producer of the show Terry Dunn Meurer! We will trace the history of the show from its beginnings to the brand new season that premiers on Netflix on October 2nd. Unsolved Mysteries is more than a television program.  It is an institution built upon solving the strangest mysteries on Earth and bringing closure to families by bringing attention and shedding light on the most perplexing stories of our time. Terry Dunn Meurer, a pioneering television legend on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! Unsolved Mysteries official website

    Episode 281 Shane Pittman: Searchers Afterlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 52:24


    My guest tonight for a late night conversation is Shane Pittman! As seen on Netflix's hit series 28 Days Haunted and Discovery Channel's The Holzer Files, Shane Pittman is a paranormal investigator and international speaker who has had profound unexplained paranormal experiences since childhood. He became determined to learn as much as he could by researching every possible paranormal method in the hopes of finding the truth about his otherworldly encounters.  He strives to use his passion for all things strange and unusual to advance the field of paranormal study, attempting to validate paranormal experiences using the latest experimental investigative techniques available.  Shane has a passion project, The Searchers, which he started with Josh Purvis, where he and Josh travel the Country investigating reportedly haunted locations and conducting unique experiments to test the validity of the hauntings itself. Shane Pittman's official website. BeaconTV - Your guide for Paranormal, True Crime, and Horror!

    Episode 280 "Monsters and Musical Mayhem" with Lyle Blackburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 58:12


    Lyle Blackburn is a native Texan known for his work in writing, music, and film. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Beast of Boggy Creek and Sinister Swamps, whose subject matter reflects his life-long fascination with legendary creatures and strange phenomenon. Lyle is also the founder of the rock band, Ghoultown, and narrator/producer of documentary films such as The Mothman of Point Pleasant and Boggy Creek Monster. Lyle is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Coast To Coast AM, and has appeared on television shows including The UnXplained, Monsters and Mysteries in America, Strange Evidence, Finding Bigfoot, and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. As a musician, Lyle has achieved similar success. His band Ghoultown has released nine albums, which have not only earned a loyal worldwide following, but found their way into movies, video games, and numerous live venues across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Highlights include an invitation to write a song for iconic horror maven, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, which aired on her nationally syndicated show, Movie Macabre. When Lyle isn't writing books, hunting monsters, or performing with his band, he can be found speaking at various cryptozoology conferences and horror conventions around the United States. Just look for the trademark black cowboy hat. Lyle Blackburn official website.

    Episode 279 "High Strangeness Expeditions" with Bryce Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 53:46


    Bryce Johnson is an acclaimed actor/producer as well as creator and host of the popular podcast “Bigfoot Collectors Club”. Bryce has been obsessed with Bigfoot ever since he was a young boy. Although acting is his profession, researching the strange and unexplained along with crypto-zoological creatures is his passion. Those two pursuits converged in 2013 when Bryce starred in the critically lauded movie “Willow Creek,” a found-footage horror film about a quest to find evidence of Bigfoot. While researching his role, Bryce met Robert “Bob” Gimlin, the man who, along with Roger Patterson, captured the legendary footage of Bigfoot in 1967. That meeting and their subsequent friendship, cemented Bryce's commitment to pursuing the truth about the existence of Bigfoot. You might also recognize Bryce from his many appearances on hit TV shows like "Pretty Little Liars" and films such as "Oppenheimer". Bryce Johnson, celebrated star of stage, screen, and areas of HIGH STRANGENESS on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! Bryce Johnson Website Bigfoot Collectors Club on Apple Podcasts

    Episode 278 "Rocky Mountain Mysteries" with Katie Paige

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 57:13


    For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my great pleasure to welcome to the program Katie Paige. Katie Paige has been on a quest to uncover the truth about the strange phenomena that she has experienced throughout her life starting with her experiences growing up in an environment of high strangeness in Colorado.  This motivated her to become a leader and director for the Colorado MUFON organization and to conduct field investigations and UFO research in the Colorado area. She is recognized worldwide as a respected and valued author, lecturer, presenter, and speaker for conferences, documentaries, television programs, and films.  Uncover the vast mysteries of the Rocky Mountains with Katie Paige, on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! Katie Paige official website.

    Episode 277 "Never Give Up" with Dustin Pari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 53:52


    Tonight, it is my pleasure to bring to you faithful listeners, a conversation with Dustin Pari! With over 20 years of experience researching the unknown, Dustin Pari brings exciting and positive lectures about the paranormal all across the country. As a part of SyFy television's Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, and Destination Truth cast, Dustin has traveled the world over looking for answers and expanding his understanding of the unseen realm. Throughout the year he travels as an invited guest lecturer at the largest paranormal and spiritual conferences and conventions in the country and around the world. He has been interviewed by television's Anderson Cooper, and has done radio shows and podcasts all around the globe. He has written two books based upon his findings and his unique approach to the paranormal. In addition to conducting his paranormal research, Dustin also is highly regarded for his work as a motivational speaker, suicide awareness advocate, and Christian lecturer.   Dustin Pari Offical Website

    Episode 276 "Optimistic Infinity House" with Andrew Vogt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 62:38


    My guest tonight for a late night conversation is internationally known Colorado jazz musician Andrew Vogt.  Andrew is no stranger to the Necronomicast as he was featured back on episode #150 as well as assisting psychic Cindy Kaza and John E. L. Tenney conjure spirits at the Historic Haunted Heartland live show in Omaha. Andrew is back to talk about his paranormal experiences, the psychical connection of jazz musicians, and to give us an exclusive preview of his tune “Brickpoint”, the opening track off his new album “Optimistic Infinity House”! Join me and Andrew Vogt on this episode of Necronomicast! Andrew Vogt Official Website Andrew Vogt YouTube Channel Andrew Vogt on stage at "Historic Haunted Heartland"  

    Episode 275 "Connectedness of Music" with Chad Sexton of 311

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 57:59


    My guest tonight for a late night conversation is a fellow Omaha native who just happens to be one of the most influential modern rock musicians and drummers working today. From 311, Mr. Chad Sexton. Along with his bandmates, Chad has recorded and released 13 studio albums (#14 is on the way this year), which have sold millions of copies, toured the US and world extensively, and have captivated audiences across the globe for decades. Chad and 311 have a special and almost psychical connection with their fans and with each other.  We will explore these connections through the power of music as we chat about his remarkable career. 311 official website Chad Sexton Art

    Episode 274 Noelle and Nicole from "The Quite Unusual Podcast"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 82:25


    Welcome, friends, to this fun and quite unusual episode of Necronomicast! My guests tonight for a late night conversation from Chicago are the creative minds behind one of my favorite podcast shows “The Quite Unusual Podcast”! Every episode Noelle and Nicole deliver a mix of unsolved mysteries, terrors, and trepidations all the while being crazy for cryptids and the creepy! Nefarious cults, serial killers, conspiracy theories, ghost stories…Noelle and Nicole celebrate the strange and keep it unusual! "The Quite Unusual Podcast" Official Site

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    Episode 273 "Women On The Fringe" with Denise A. Agnew, Marie D. Jones, and Nicole Strickland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 53:23


    On this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by not one, not two, but three phenomenal guests who are experts in supernatural phenomena and who have crafted a remarkable new book entitled “Women On The Fringe: Groundbreaking Women In The Paranormal”. Denise A. Agnew, Marie D. Jones, and Nicole Strickland bring their impressive resumes, their impressive knowledge, and their impressive insights into the paranormal while bringing a much needed spotlight into the important role that women in their field bring.  “Women on the Fringe” on this episode of Necronomicast! "Women On The Fringe" on Amazon. Denise A. Agnew Official Site. Marie D. Jones Official Site. Nicole Strickland Official Site. This episode sponsored by Prime Neckwear.

    Episode 272 "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" with Dr. Jeff Meldrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 68:38


    My guest tonight for a late night conversation is one of the most respected and renowned experts in the world of Sasquatch research, Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Dr. Meldrum is an associate professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University and affiliate curator of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. He is known the world over for his scientific as well as sensible study of the Sasquatch ever since he discovered fresh tracks at the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington back in 1996. So join us as we discuss his fascinating and important book (and life's work) “Sasquatch:  Legend Meets Science” on this episode of Necronomicast! "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" by Dr. Jeff Meldrum at Amazon!

    Episode 271 "The Sensual Sasquatch" with Randall F. Travers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 37:26


    For this special episode of Necronomicast, I am featuring a conversation recorded live at a recent cryptozoological/paranormal convention in the Midwest. Joining me is first time author, but longtime researcher, Randall F. Travers. He has made it his life's work to uncover some of the most controversial yet captivating evidence ever in the study of cryptozoology...the reproductive habits, rituals, and proclivities of the creature known as Sasquatch!  His book features startling eyewitness accounts of true encounters with the legendary creatures. So join me and my colorful guest, Randall F Travers, as we discuss his brand new book, "The Sensual Sasquatch: The Science Behind One of Earth's Greatest Mysteries." Order "The Sensual Sasquatch" book at Amazon!

    Episode 270 "We Bought A Funeral Home" with The Blumberg Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 44:52


    Tonight's conversation is a fun one!   Ever since their debut, the Blumberg family (Heather, Arryn, Rafferty, and Noa) have captured the hearts and the wonder of all who watched their hit TV show “We Bought a Funeral Home.” Watching them transform the mysterious and cavernous Canadian funeral home into a unique and breathtaking masterpiece with a flair and uncommon touch, has catapulted them to stardom and has established this charming family as the first family of the supernatural! "We Bought A Funeral Home" is streaming now on Discovery+!    

    Episode 269 "The Octopus Murders" with Christian Hansen and Zachary Treitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 45:34


    When journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a hotel bathtub, police ruled it a suicide. But his family and colleagues believe he may have been murdered for investigating a conspiracy he called “The Octopus” - a hidden organization connected to stolen government spy software, a string of unsolved murders, and some of the biggest political scandals of the 20th century. Tonight on Necronomicast for an exclusive conversation, I welcome researcher Christian Hansen and director Zachary Treitz, whose incredible four part Netflix docuseries untangles a mystery decades in the making.

    Episode 268 The History of Joshua Dairen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 80:47


    Fot this episode of the Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show one of the brightest new minds in the world of paranormal and historical exploration...Joshua Dairen. Joshua Dairen is a verified paranormal content creator, researcher, and historian from Auburn, Alabama whose deep dive into history and the paranormal has led him to become a rising star in both the paranormal and historical genres. He has been featured in documentaries, podcasts, and live paranormal presentations across the country to great acclaim. He has become a TikTok and Instagram sensation for the state of Alabama and the South and his reach is expanding rapidly across the country. The history of Joshua Dairen...on this episode of Necronomicast!

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    Episode 267 "Starkweather" with Harry N. MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 72:39


    For this exclusive episode, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show, New York Times Best selling author and Nebraska native, Harry N. MacLean. Harry and I will take you on a journey through the snowswept, desolate backroads and farmlands of 1958 Lincoln, Nebraska, in search of the truth behind the shocking events of the most horrific killing spree in modern history. In his new book “Starkweather: The Untold Story of the Killing Spree that Changed America”, Harry transports us back to the time where the idyllic landscape of the midwest was changed forever due to the murderous rampage of Charles Starkweather.   So join me and Harry as we discuss his own personal mission to write this book which is now regarded as the definitive account of the Starkweather murders. Harry N. MacLean's Official Website Thank you, Counterpoint Press! (Official Site)

    Episode 266 "Paranormal Bigfoot" with Brett Eichenberger and Tobe Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 57:10


    For this episode of Necronomicast, I am very excited to have return as guests filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Tobe Johnson who, with their team, have created a fantastic brand new documentary entitled “A Flash Of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot” (available now on Amazon Prime). This follow-up to their acclaimed feature "A Flash Of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed" (available now on TUBI) focuses on the strange and paranormal aspect of the Bigfoot phenomenon as told by eye witnesses, scientists, and experts in the field of Bigfoot research. "A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot" tonight on the Necronomicast! Official Website Necronomicast sponsored by Prime Neckwear (Music credit:  "Night Bruise" by M. Amandus, B. Corey, T. Lewandowski, S. Zimmerman)

    Episode 265 "Welcome All Weirdos" with Steve Berg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 86:26


    Attention All Weirdos! My guest tonight for a late night conversation is actor and high strangeness enthusiast, Steve Berg! You might know Steve from his numerous appearances on shows like “Drunk History”, “The Goldbergs”, and “The Good Place”.  Steve is also one of the great ambassadors of the State of Nebraska as the host of his phenomenal phenomena driven podcast “Hi, Strangeness” and his appearances at conventions and live events nationwide. Tonight, Steve joins me in the Necronomicast studio for a lively and wide ranging conversation about growing up weird, growing up in Nebraska, and growing in our mutual love of all things strange and unusual! "Hi, Strangeness" podcast featuring Steve Berg.

    Episode 264 "Secret Santa" with Adam Marcus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 74:34


    Happy Holidays! For tonight's late night conversation, I am filled with joy to welcome to the program writer and director Adam Marcus! You might know Adam from his most famous film "Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday" and we certainly talk alot about that entry in the Friday the 13th franchise...but he is here to chat about one of his most recent projects that you can stream on SCREAMBOX entitled "Secret Santa"! If you are in need of a break from the traditional Holiday movie fare, then I suggest that you check out the insanity that is "Secret Santa"! Adam is a fabulous guest and to talk to him for an hour was certainly a gift to me that I am happy to share with all of you! Thank you for a wonderful 2023!

    Episode 263 "The Fright Before Christmas" with Jeff Belanger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 50:11


    My guest on this episode of the Necronomicast for a late night conversation is author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer, and explorer of the unexplained, Jeff Belanger. He's written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages.  He's the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime.  He provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world, and he's been the writer and researcher for every episode of Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. We will be discussing his fantastic new book "The Fright Before Christmas”.    So I invite you to sit back, relax, and cozy up as we chat about this most wonderful, dark, cold, dangerous and frightening time of the year!  Jeff Belanger Official Website “The Fright Before Christmas” on Amazon   Support my mission to support creatives by “Buying Me a Cup of Coffee”!

    Episode 262 "Murder in the 21st" with Joshua Kessler and Jon Hirsch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 60:42


    For this episode of Necronomicast, my guests tonight for a late night conversation are Joshua Kessler and Jon Hirsch.  They are two of the executive producers of the new hit A&E Network true crime series “Murder In The 21st”! I am very honored, proud, and excited that the Necronomicast is featured on two episodes of this revolutionary and innovative new true crime programming brought to you by Glass Entertainment and the A&E network. So sit back and relax and hear how this show was developed and produced by award winning industry professionals.  Josh Kessler and Jon Hirsch and “Murder In The 21st” on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! "Murder In The 21st" on A&E. "Murder In The 21st" available on Amazon Video.

    Episode 261 "The Devil On Trial" with Chris Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 33:00


    My guest tonight, for a late night conversation is filmmaker Chris Holt.   Chris has written and directed an intriging new documentary that is on Netflix right now entitled "The Devil on Trial". It centers around the strange case of the Glatzel family, and their alleged interaction with evil spirits that resulted in the nations first ever murder trial that used demonic posession as a defense. Did the Devil make him do it????   You be the judge! Filmmaker Chris Holt, on this episode of The Necronomicast! Chris Holt official site "The Devil On Trial" official Netflix site

    Episode 260 "Never Hike Alone 2" with Vincente DiSanti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 67:50


    Happy Halloween!   As a gift to you all, here is a bonus episode! Tonight, I have an exclusive conversation with filmmaker Vincente DiSanti. He is the writer, director, and creative force behind the new independent movie sensation, “Never Hike Alone 2”! The movie is now available for you all to watch for free on YouTube!   You absolutely need to watch it before listening, because tonight we will talk spoilers and really do a deep dive into the cold, murky depths of Crystal Lake and uncover the secrets that will forever haunt Camp Blood.  We will explore the myths and legends of Friday the 13th and explore the Crystal Lake universe that Vincente and his team have unleashed for us! www.youtube.com/wompstompfilms www.wompstompfilms.com

    Episode 259 "Living For The Dead" with Ken Boggle & Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 68:37


    You are in for a treat!   For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the program the entire cast of the brand new paranormal television program "Living For The Dead"! "Living for the Dead" features the combined talents of Alex LeMay, Logan Taylor, Roz Hernandez, JuJu Bae, and Ken Boggle in the first paranormal television program in history with an entire LGBTQ+ cast.   First, I will have an in depth conversation with tarot card reader Ken Boggle.  Followed by a lively press junket style free for all with the entire cast!  Emmy Award winning executive producer Rob Eric also joins us for this conversation.  This groundbreaking show debuts this Wednesday, October 18th on HULU and is executive produced by Kristen Stewart.  We are going to the tea house to get the tea, honey tea, on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! Ken Boggle official website "Living For The Dead" official  

    Episode 258 "Sharksploitation" with Stephen Scarlata

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 57:57


    Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water....another episode of Necronomicast has washed up on the beach!   I am joined tonight by director Stephen Scarlata, who has put together the deFINative documentary on shark movies "Sharksploitation"! Sharksploitation is a love letter to the genre of films that include the perfect motion picture "Jaws" as well as underappreciated gems like "Ghost Shark". Stephen's attention to detail and clear passion for shark movies has movie fans coast to coast in a frenzy about this documentary now available on the Shudder Network. So, put on some sunblock, head down to the beach, and sink your teeth into this conversation with Stephen Scarlata on Necronomicast!  

    Episode 257 "Goodbye Hello" with Adam Berry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 61:46


    Tonight it is my pleasure to welcome again to the program for a return appearance, paranormal investigator extraordinaire Adam Berry! Of course you know him from television's “Ghost Hunters” and “Kindred Spirits”, but now he's AUTHOR Adam Barry as we chat about his soon to be released book “Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal”. Adam has written a thought-provoking and remarkable book that will inspire conversations across the land about the shared paranormal experiences that unite us as humans, and the implications of life after death. So say goodbye and hello to Adam Berry on this episode of Necronomicast!   "Goodbye Hello" available on Amazon. Adam Berry's official website.

    Episode 256 "Science Vs. Seance" with Deborah Blum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 51:20


    For this episode of Necronomicast, I am excited to welcome to the program Pulitzer Prize winning author and researcher Deborah Blum! Deborah's incredible book "Ghost Hunters- William James and the Search For Scientific Proof of Life After Death", is about the investigation of the ghost stories and instances of supernatural phenomena that could not be explained away.  It traces the history of the formation of the Society for Psychical Research and the sometimes chaotic lives of the major players in early paranormal investigating.  We will discuss among other things....why do ghosts wear clothes? Deborah Blum is a world class talent and I am very proud to host this conversation with her on Necronomicast! "Ghost Hunters" by Deborah Blum on Amazon

    Episode 255 "Three Bodies Burning" w/ Det. Brian Bogdanoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 94:23


    I had the pleasure of welcoming my next guest, retired Omaha Detective Brian Bogdanoff to Necronomicast HQ for a live, face to face conversation!  He has written a riveting bestselling true crime book about the horrific triple murder that shook the city of Omaha, Nebraska.  The book is “Three Bodies Burning.” This case has it all: murder, piles of cash stashed in the most unlikely of places, a blood-soaked crime scene, the remote dump site for bodies, luxury cars, flashy jewelry, and hundreds of pounds of illegal dope. Not only will you get a first hand account of the role that law enforcement played in this story, but you will also hear from an individual that was there the night of the murders… The story “Three Bodies Burning” on this incredible episode of Necronomicast!   "Three Bodies Burning" available here!

    Episode 254 "Pathological" with Henry J. Cordes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 66:12


    The month of August will feature remarkable true crime stories from my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.   My guest tonight for a late night conversation is veteran journalist, reporter, and senior staff writer for the Omaha World-Herald, Henry J. Cordes.   He has expertly written a fantastic page turner with "Pathological." It tells the compete story of a doctor-turned-serial killer, his thirst for revenge, and of the determined detectives who stopped him just before he killed again.  Henry J. Cordes is my guest on this episode of Necronomicast! "Pathological" by Henry J. Cordes available at Amazon.

    Episode 253 "Deadly California" with David Kulczyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 56:37


    For tonight's late night conversation, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show the “homicide historian” and author David Kulczyk.  David has written his eighth book “Deadly California:  Murders, Accidents, and Robberies Gone Wrong” featuring an off the wall, entertaining and informative look at the little reported but incredible stories of California history from 1912 to the 1960s. You will also hear a word from my friends at the “Quite Unusual Podcast”. Thank you for listening to this episode of NECRONOMICAST! The books of David Kulczyk. Check out Quite Unusual Podcast 

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    Episode 252 "Historic Haunted Hollywood" with Tammie Merheb-Chavez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 68:37


    For the month of July, I will be featuring the stories and personalites that call the great state of California home.  For tonight's late night conversation, it is my pleasure to welcome one of the brightest new emerging voices in the world of the paranormal, Tammie Merheb-Chavez. Tammie and her podcasting partner Brice Mitchell Williams bring you the tales of Hollywood old and new in their superb podcast "Hollyweird Paranormal".  You might have seen Tammie as well with her recent appearances on "Ghost Adventures". So sit back and relax as I welcome Tammie Merheb-Chavez for a fun and spirited conversation on Necronomicast!    

    Episode 251 "The Disappearing Act" with Florence De Changy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 60:29


    Welcome one and all to this episode of Necronomicast! On March 8, 2014, during a daily and routine flight from Malaysia to Beijing,Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared.  Her crew, her passengers, and her cargo were never to be seen again. My guest tonight for a late night conversation has written the bestselling book“The Disappearing Act” and has been featured on the new Netflix documentary “The Plane That Disappeared”. She is an award-winning foreign correspondent in Hong Kong covering the Asia-Pacific area for Le Monde,   She is Florence de Changy. "The Disappearing Act" book by Florence de Changy.

    Episode 250 "Never Stop Searching" with Brian J. Cano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 60:12


    Welcome one and all to this special milestone in the history of the Necronomicast! Episode 250 is here with a wonderful late night conversation with Brian J. Cano as we discuss his lifelong exploration of the paranormal and how he never stops searching! Brian J. Cano is a featured analyst for Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught On Camera, guest on History Channel's The Curse Of Oak Island: Drilling Down and The UnXplained With William Shatner as well as Tech Specialist for SyFy's Haunted Collector team. When not delighting fans with his on-screen presence, the 19-year investigative veteran can be found sharing his wit and wisdom at top-notch events and elite Universities throughout the United States and Internationally. Most recently Brian debuted his interactive History of the Paranormal Mobile Exhibit at historical landmarks in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut with the goal of hitting all 50 states! Brian J. Cano's Official Website! Support the Necronomicast and "Buy Me A Coffee"!

    Episode 249 "Hidden, Forbidden, & Off Limits" with Steve Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 57:55


    Tonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show Steve Higgins.    Steve Higgins is an urban explorer with a specific interest in manmade and man-used underground spaces. He's also a digital content creator specialising in paranormal content and the founder of several popular websites. If it's weird and unusual, then Steve's probably writes about it, from famous historic hauntings, to top secret underground bases. Steve is also the founder of Higgypop, which is the largest paranormal website in the UK. He's written a fascinating new book "Hidden, Forbidden, and Off-Limits:  A Subterranean Journey To Britain's Dark and Forgotten Places" detailing his explorations of underground factories, former subterranean ammo stores. and nuclear hideouts. We also take the time to discuss the latest trends and theories in the world of the paranormal. Originally from the South West of England, Steve has spent a large chunk of his professional life to date working out of London, where he was lucky enough to be able to hone his creative, online and writing skills working with some of the biggest brands, companies and organisations in the world. Higgypop Paranormal Steve's books on Amazon

    Episode 248 "Mind of a Monster" with Dr. Michelle Ward, PHD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 56:34


    My guest tonight, for a late night conversation, is Dr. Michelle Ward, PHD.  She's been called the  “real-life Clarice Starling” from Silence of the Lambs, and has starred in several crime documentary TV series including Investigation Discovery's “Mind of a Murderer” and “Stalked: Someone's Watching” that are all available on Discovery+. She is a popular podcast host who produces the hit show "Mind of a Monster" and “How Not To Raise A Serial Killer”. Today, she is widely sought after to assist in the criminal trials of some of the nation's most notorious offenders.  Tonight, she is my guest as we discuss ways to spot a narcissist, a stalker, and even a serial killer on this fascinating episode of NECRONOMICAST! Dr. Ward's podcasts are available on all podcast platforms including: "Mind of a Monster" podcast on Spotify "How Not To Raise A Serial Killer" podcast on Spotify.   Special Thanks to Dr. Ward, the staff of Investigation Discovery, and Discovery+. Brian's microphone is the PR40 from Heil Sound.

    Episode 247 Loyd Auerbach "The Paranormal Professor"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 71:27


    World-recognized paranormal expert and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach is my guest tonight.  Loyd holds a Master's degree in Parapsychology, has 43 years of investigating the paranormal, and over 40 years teaching courses on the subject.  He's the author 9 books and two novels, was President of the Psychic Entertainers Association, was a professional magician, and even also holds a certificate as a professional chocolatier! He's been featured on thousands of media appearances including Coast To Coast AM, Surviving Death, The UnXplained, Ghost Adventures, Sightings, In Search of..., Unsolved Mysteries as well as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, The View, The Today Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and ESPN's SportsCenter…and now NECRONOMICAST! Get in touch with Loyd at: www.facebook.com/loyd.auerbach.author www.youtube.com/loydauerbach www.youtube.com/profparanormal Twitter @profparanormal profparanormal@gmail.com www.rhineedu.org www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org

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