Transatlantic History Ramblings

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 32:30 Happy Halloween Ramblers, today we welcome back our dear friend Harry Houdini historian and expert John Cox to celebrate the life, legend and lore of the greatest magician/escape artist/ of all time on this the 98th anniversary of his death on Halloween 1926.. Check out Johns incredible website to learn everything there is to know about the greatest entertainer of all time... the one and only Harry Houdini https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/ So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 39:45 As we are knee deep in the spooky season we thought we would bring you a special spooky episode!! Show legends Kurt Konecny and Tim Swartz join us to tell some of their spookiest stories involving their own paranormal research... keep the lights on for this one!! So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 29:15 Horror novels... why are they all lumped together when there are so many different sub genres, yet in book stores or websites they are all in the same section, from gothic horror to comedy horror to splatter punk to classic horror and so on, should they all be considered the same, and if so, how can you build a fan base. Some are defiantly not for the young and some are made for the young, so why are they all on “the same shelf” Today we welcome three horror writers from three vastly different styles, Casey Masterson, Rex Hurst and Dacre Stoker, we will discuss their views on how horror is marketed, how it should be and the future of the art form So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 31:35 Imagine a world where a King of Rock and Roll actually worked for the government, worked as an undercover agent, worked hard to rid the world of evil doers... and used all his abilities, and talents to succeed. Imagine the dark world he would enter and the lengths he would go..... Well imagine no longer, because Robert Radu brings us this unique vision in the form of his new comic book series The Devil in Disguise (Nectar comics) We are thrilled to welcome write and creator (as well as musician, screenwriter, and pop culture fanatic ) Robert Radu to the show for the first (but I am willing to bet not the last) time... we had a blast and could have gone on for several more hours just rambling, Checkout his Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robertwradau/the-devil-in-disguise-2?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20devil%20in%20disguise&total_hits=3 So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 29:45 Shelley, Keats, Byron and Beatriz? Beatriz, Who's Beatriz? Well the answer to that questions is the main character of the new time travel novel by the great Chuck Rosenthal Awake For Ever in a Sweet Unrest. But the real question is, who were Shelley, Byron and Keats, at least that's the question new students were asking (so sadly asking) at Loyola Marymount University, where Professor Rosenthal taught about the great romantics. So a fresh idea was born, a time travel novel that could introduce a new generations of young readers to these legendary masters, and Chuck Rosenthal was just the man to do it!! Professor Rosenthal is not only a great educator, but author of 14 novels, an ex cowboy, horse trainer, surfer and cross country motor cyclist (and that's just scratching the surface of his fascinating life), this will be a fun one folks!! So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 32:30 In 2024 the world is rebounding from an almost 3 year lockdown, during which pop culture had a weird thing happened, it almost stopped (with everything shutting down) but became even more popular with the masses (as being shut up inside, people really fell back into all things pop culture, as they couldn't do much else Once the world reopened the comic book, film, animation and all other pop culture worlds EXPLODED with a new found energy, but did it over saturate the market? Pop culture fandom expert and film reviewer Theo Rickman joins us to discuss all things X-Men, Star Wars, and other nerdy things.. So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 28:00 In 1966 a song was released by a group of unknown Mexican American kids from Michigan that would change Rock-n-Roll, inspire generations of musicians and shape music for decades to come. ? and the Mysterians classic #1 hit 96 Tears has lived on as one of the greatest songs in the history of rock music, often credited as being the first #1 by a "Garage Band" and called by some " the Grandfather of Punk Rock". It has been covered by legends the likes of Todd Rundgren and Aretha Franklin to name a few. It has appeared in films and TV shows such as More American Graffiti, The Wire and Cats Eye Founding member of ? and the Mysterians guitarist Robert Lee "Bobby" Balderrama joins us today to discuss his life and career, from his youth and forming the Mysterians to future success such as the billboard topping #1 Smooth Jazz hit Any Moment (with Le Sonic) I am so excited for this one!!!!! So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 31:00 Who was King Arthur, was he real, a legend, or a wish? What can we know, and what will we never know? And how close did Monty Python get? We are thrilled to be joined by historians and authors Christopher Gidlow, author of the books Reign of Arthur: from History to Legend and Revealing King Arthur: Swords, Stones and Digging for Camelot. And the one and only, and my personal hero, Paul Begg as we discuss the legend of King Arthur and Camelot, as well as some ramblings as always… this is quite a fun one ramblers! So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, Baseball hats, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 29:00 What are the Djinn? Genies? Daemon's? Ghosts? Imps or fairies? Are they good, bad or ugly? Do they predate man or do they even exist at all?? Tim Swartz and Kurt Konecny join us again to discuss this listener request topic of the Djinn… you may want to leave the lights on for this episode ramblers!! So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, Baseball hats hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 34:00 These days it is common to hear people say we should go back to the America of the 1950's, I couldn't DISAGREE more! The 1950's in America gave rise to a movement that could have ended the freedoms we have forever, and this movement was lead by one man who's name has not only become synonymous with fanatical witch hunts, but has become a verb! Dr. Andrea Bails and Elizabeth Levy document this in the brilliant new book Witch Hunt : The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare (Roaring Book Press 2024), and we are thrilled to be joined by the authors today to discuss not only the fact of the witch hunt, but it's lasting affect on America as a whole Dr. Andrea Balis is a faculty member in the history department of John Jay College, City University of New York. Her specialization is twentieth century political history. She has also written extensively for the theater, and worked as a director. She is the author of two books for young people, What Are You Using: A Birth Control Guide for Teenagers and a novel, PJ.Elizabeth Levy is the award-winning author of over 100 fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults. She is known for the humor and research that she brings to her subjects, from studying stand-up comedy for My Life as A Fifth Grade Comedian, to working with renowned historians for America's Funny but True History and If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution. About the Illustrator: Tim Foley was born in Flint, Michigan, and since attending college at the Kendall School of Design, has made his home in Grand Rapids on the west side of the state. A freelance illustrator for the past three decades, his work has appeared in magazines and newspapers around the world and books have included many titles in the bestselling young adult "Who Was" biography series, as well as several adult coloring books. So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 32:00 You think you love hockey? Think you know hockey? Well, if you want to know everything there is to know about the greatest game on ice (sorry curling) and the NHL there is only one person to talk to, and that's historian, author, emcee, host, keynote speaker and official trivia master of the NHL the great Liam Maguire. We are thrilled to be joined by Mr. Maguire as we discuss the NHL, international hockey, and how, in Canada, being a hockey master is so big your name is licensed out for a bar... seriously folks!! Liam is the author of books such as Next Goal Wins (with a forward by some guy named Wayne Gretzky!) , What's the Score (with a forward by some guy named Bobby Orr!!) and The Real Ogie: The Life and Legend of Goldie Goldthorpe So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 30:00 What is it that fascinates us when it comes to serial killers and their horrific crimes. How is it that "serial killer culture" is even a thing, or how "murderabilia" is a collectors' hobby? Top selling author Harold Schechter joins us today to talk about his career as a true crime author and historian Harold is the author of such works as Deviant, Hell's Princess, Psycho USA, Murderabilia, The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers and many many more, check out his website at https://haroldschechter.com/ So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 33:45 Time, what is time? How does it work? Is it real or just a man made construct? Can we travel Time, What are Time Slips??? These and many other questions can be explored in the new book Weird Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space by Tim Swartz and Sean Casteel featuring essays and chapters by a whos who of the world of the weird wild and strange including our friend Kurt Konecny of the Strange Sessions podcast... this will be a fun one, if you have the time..... So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 35:55 Welcome back to our series on classic comedians, and this time we honor the life and career of the great Phil Silvers, who is as big as ever, in the UK??? Sadly he is grossly underappreciated and somewhat forgotten in his home land of the USA. Phil Silvers was a comic who did it all and conquered it all, from his early days of vaudeville and burlesque, to Hollywood, to Broadway, to TV super stardom, BACK to Hollywood and Broadway, Phil Silvers dominated every field of comedy. Silvers starred In Broadway classics like High Button Shoes, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum and his signature role of Jerry Biffle in the timeless hit Top Banana. In film he was in movies like 40 Pounds of Trouble, Follow That Camel and the classic It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, but it is probably his stint on TV as Master Sgt Ernie Bilko that Silvers will forever be associated with, Silvers character of Sgt. Bilko has left a lasting impression on comedy on both sides of the Atlantic. Today we discuss the life and career of this legendary funnyman with Mr. Steve Everitt, a life long Silvers fan who co-founded the Phil Silvers Archival Museum and owner of the store Sgt. Bilko's Vintage Emporium. check out his store and museum and the Phil Silvers Archival Museum https://www.sgtbilkosvintageemporium.com/ https://www.bpsas.co.uk/the_phil_silvers_archival_museum.html So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 38:00 Have you ever heard someone say they wished they could eat for a living... Well, dreams do come true, but does it live up to the dream? Randy and Katina are professional eaters, whos YouTube channels have millions and millions of people who tune in to see these two eat massive quantities of food (and sometimes spicy food challenges). And I mean Massive. But how does one decide to become a professional eater, and how do you train for this vocation, and how do you get to a level where you have MILLIONS of viewers? Today we look into these, and many more questions with two amazing, charming and talented folks Check out their YouTube channels https://www.youtube.com/@RandySantel https://www.youtube.com/@KatinaEatsKilos So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing and feel free to reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 37:10 We are so thrilled to be joined today by historian, activist and Museum professional Dr. Jacqueline Patrice Hudson PHD to discuss how Black history is American history and how Black culture is American culture. A subject that has been and remains far to overlooked in American education. And Dr. Hudson is also, much like us, a true pop culture nerd, so we get to discuss quite a bit of that as well, it was an amazing time with an amazing woman, and her message should be heard by everyone, no matter your race. Check out her Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOeyrMhJ61A So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing. Reach out to us at Trans.History.Rambling@gmail.com And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 45:05 The study of Jack the Ripper and the WhiteChapel murders, known as Ripperology, is a phenomenon in this era of true crime, but has been a global obsession for many decades, and one of the few things most "Ripperologist" will agree on, is Paul Begg is one of the most important names in the field. From his groundbreaking research, and legendary books such as Jack The Ripper : The (Uncensored) Facts, Jack The Ripper The Definitive History, The Scotland Yard Files, and of course Jack The Ripper A to Z (With Keith Skinner and Martin Fido). Paul Begg is not only a researcher, writer and historian, but also my personal hero, and the man who made me want to be a writer and historian. It is indeed my unbelievable honor to be able to now call my hero my friend! and you are about to hear two friends having a chat, I hope you enjoy! And as an added bonus!!!!! Our favorite Movie Star, Rad Chad himself of Scare Package I and II fame, the outstanding Jeremy King fills in for a vacationing Lauren and joins me as a special co-host!!! So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing. And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 35:10 Niagara Falls: A breathtaking natural wonder, one time honeymoon capital of the world, an international major tourist destination that is one both sides of the U.S and Canadian border, and yet it is also a mysterious magnet for daredevils.. but why? And what happens when these daring men and women fail in their "stunts" Niagara Falls historian and show friend Patrick M Sirianni joins us to talk about some of these daredevils, the success, the failures and the sometimes tragedy of folks who tried to become immortal using one of mother natures most beautiful, and deadly, creations So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show Let's keep the audience growing. And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 31:00 Oh Folks.. I am so excited for this show!! What is the history of the art of clowning, and how has it evolved over the years, and why is it different in America, The UK and the rest of the world The clown can be dated as far back as 2400 BC and has served many roles in different cultures and civilizations, yet, to many, clowns are just silly circus performers, or pantomimist or something to scare the poop out of people with (thank you horror films). But the truth is, clowns serve a far more important role in history. The amazing Dott Cotton joins us to discuss clowning thru history, and her career as a modern clown. She is a truly gifted performer who, in my opinion perfectly bridges the gap between vintage traditional English music hall clowning and modern entertainment. It is indeed a pleasure and a thrill to welcome her to the show. So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing. And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 29:45 THEY'RE BAAACCCKKKK, Kurt and Tim I mean for Part III of our look into the strangeness and links between the Philadelphia Experiment, The Montauk Project and MK Ultra... Put your tin foil hats on folks, it may be a bumpy ride!! So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing. And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 30:00 If you thought Part I was weird, hold on to your hats!! Kurt Konecny of the Strange Sessions Podcast and Author, researcher, historian and Emmy award winner Tim Swartz join us again to discuss how the Philadelphia Experiment leads into The Montauk Project.... and this will lead into a special Part III next week!! If you are a fan of Stranger Things, or just curious as to what all the hub bub was about it, diving into the history of The Montauk Project will open your eyes, and make your head spin.... So kick back, enjoy, and please subscribe, rate and share the show, Let's keep the audience growing. And hey, why not check out our merch store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, magnets and a whole host of other items. https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 30:00 You may have heard of the Philadelphia Experiment, but what was it? or more to the point, was it a real thing? Names like Einstein, Tesla and Oppenheimer have been linked to it, but where is the proof? Is the US Navy still hiding something, or is it just an urban legend? Our experts on the weird and wild Kurt Konecny of The Strange Sessions Podcast and author, researcher and Emmy award winner Tim Swartz join us to discuss this tale of mystery and supernatural... it's gonna be a fun one!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 32:00 Fans of the sweet science of boxing know the incredible impact Mexican and Mexican American fighters have had on the sport. Many coming from beyond humble means to become national heroes and legends of the ring. And nowhere more so than the state of California USA. Gene Aguilera is an author, historian and life long fan of the sport, and keeps the legacy of these amazing men alive. Today we will discuss his new book from the Images of America series Mexican American Boxing from the Golden State. We will also talk about the life long friendships Gene has been able to make with these mighty modern day warriors You can reach Gene to buy copies of his books or anything else you can email him at GeneAguilera@SBCGLOBAL.NET So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 25:00 The legacy of Bram Stoker is thankfully kept alive by hi great grand nephew Dacre, the author of the official sequel to his namesakes most famous novel, Dracula. But Dacre also keeps the family name and legend alive thru projects such as tours thru places important in the life of Bram, but also places of importance to his greatest character, Count Dracula. And now, Dacre Stoker joins us to make an exciting announcement. Dacre, along with Irish filmmaker Jason Figgis is now working on a brand new documentary on the life of the great Bram Stoker, and you'll all here about it here first!!!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer Dee Zee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 35:30 Before Star Wars or Star Trek hit the big screen there was Planet of the Apes, A big budget star studded Hollywood Sci- Fi films that changed cinema, make-up effects and the the reputation of science fiction forever Based on the brilliant French novel La Planete des Singes by Pierre Boulle (author of The Bridge over the River Kwai, also made into a Hollywood classic) this film adaptation (written by Michael Wilson and the one and only Rod Serling) released in 1968 was such a huge success that it spawned 4 sequels, a live action TV series and an Animated TV series, plus a whole bunch of books, comic books merchandise toys and garbage cans!!! And that's not all, there was a 2001 "remake" and a new series of "reboots" starting in 2011. Today we discuss the 1968 film, it's sequels and both TV series with Hunter Goatley Hunter Goatley put together the ultimate Apes website that has anything and everything apes fans could want check it out https://pota.goatley.com/ So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee Featured snippet from the web Featured snippet from the web ugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 34:00 Due to a last minute postponement by one of our guests, our planned deep dive into Planet of the Apes will be next weeks show, but since we already had the amazing Chris Shelton on the line, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to talk films, which we started to anyway and then said, hey, lets press record and share this with our ramblers so, enjoy this special bonus fun film talk in preparation for next weeks show!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 26:15 Albert K Bender, where to start, WWII air force veteran, UFOlogist, Author and all around character, but Albert Bender is quite possibly responsible for the phenomenon we know as "The Men in Black" thanks to his 1962 book Flying Saucers and the Three Men. True, Bender was not the first to talk about these mysterious figures, but it is his description and recounting that has lead to the image most people today have of Men in Black, but who was Albert K Bender, and how much of his story is credible or believable? The Strange Sessions Co Host Kurt Konecny and Emmy award winning author and all things weird expert Tim Swartz join us to discuss this strange man who started an entire Paranormal subculture... it's gonna be a fun one!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 29:30 What is a Twin Flame? is it a true love? a soul mate? or a scam? This YouTube "self help group" started out "helping" it's followers find their "twin flame" however, soon, it's leader started assigning twin flames to his followers, even if the people felt no connection, it didn't matter because..... he now told them he was JESUS... yep, you heard it, Jesus, Chris Shelton joins us to breakdown this new(ish) YouTube group and we try and figure out if it is a self help group that wants to help people find true love, or a cult. Check out Chris's website here for more info on him, his work and how you can support both https://mncriticalthinking.com/ So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 30:00 The legendary Bram Stoker may have passed away in 1912, but his works and legacy live on, not only in classics like Dracula and Lair of the White Worm, but thru his closest living descendant, and author of the official sequel to his classic novel. Dacre Stoker joins us again to discuss and celebrate the life and work of his namesake and we discuss some unique and exciting opportunities for fans of Bram Stoker and or Dracula... You can join Dacre Stoker in walking in the footsteps of his famous relative, as well as the inspiration for his most famous work, Dracula, with a very special walking tour thru Romania led by Mr. Stoker himself, you will see the places Bram talked about in Dracula, as well as some of the historic sites related to the inspiration (or one of them anyway) of the Vampire Count Or actually follow in the footsteps of Bram himself, in his homeland of Ireland, where Dacre will lead you to some of the most important places in the real life of Bram, check out this and more at Dacre's website http://dacrestoker.com/ So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

Tis the season to enjoy the company of friends, and one of the real special things about doing an international podcast is the friends you make. As is our tradition (such as it is) we bring you our holiday round table, once a year we gather friends we have made thru the show, and we all come together to reminisce about the holidays. This year we welcome writer, researcher and one of the true legends of the world of the paranormal Tim Swartz, and in this corner... a true legend of Detroit Big Time Wrestling, ring announcer, TV broadcaster, radio personality and wrestling historian Terry Sullivan, the author of the new horror anthology book Revelations of the Raven Master the wonderful Casey Masterson and our returning champ, the star of Scare Package I and II, a true show legend, and our favorite movie star Jeremy "Rad Chad" King We hope you enjoy our nostalgic ramblings and from all of us, to all of you, happiest of holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year Love- Lauren and Brian So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 30:45 When we hear words such as occult, or mysticism, often, most people don't really know what those words mean. Mainstream modern society has often used these words as a label for EVIL. This of course, is not the case. But what is Esoteric philosophy? Well our guest tonight has dedicated his academic life to the study of these very things. Dr. Justin Sledge, thru lecture and his YouTube Channel Esoterica, explores these topics and many more, in a scholarly fashion. He explains topics such as Alchemy, mysticism, theosophy, philosophy, occult studies, alternate religious texts, Kabbalah, hermetic teachings and many more. His channel is a must for any lover of learning, check it out on YouTube YouTube channel - Esoterica and check out his website at www.justinsledge.com So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 34:30 It is always a pleasure to welcome back the great William Jevning, two time witness of a sasquatch, author of several incredible books, host of an amazing podcasts, featured in multiple documentaries, and one of the truly respected people in a field of study that can really bring out the woo woo. William is more concerned with the truth than with "fame" and will not lend his name or reputation to the grifters in the field for a quick buck or a few minutes of fame, in fact, like a true researcher, William is as interested in exposing the frauds as any skeptic is, plus, he has the best, smooth jazz DJ voice ever!! Today we get to catch up, talk about some of Williams upcoming projects, past experiences, and some frauds he helped to expose. We also discuss how hard it is to be taken seriously in the "Bigfoot Business" Check out all of Williams books on Amazon.com, his podcasts on YouTube and other podcast platforms (Bigfoot! Americas Creek Devil) and also his web site https://williamjevning.com/ So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show. Let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 26:45 We are so thrilled to welcome back author historian and youtuber Michael Anthony Giudicissi to discuss his upcoming time travel novel set in the American Civil War, 31st New Jersey, The Neese Brown Chronicles After completing his amazing 9 book series on Billy the Kid (book 9 due out soon) Michael decided to close one saga and begin a new one, and 31st New Jersey promises to be every bit as exciting and riveting as his Back to Billy series (also all available on Amazon.com) Pre order this new novel ASAP!!! and if you haven't pick up his other works, any fan of history, time travel or just great adventure will dig his work!! https://us.amazon.com/31st-Jersey-Neese-Brown-Chronicles/dp/B0CMYP4VMH?ref_=ast_author_dp So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 31:00 In The Tower of London there lives some Ravens, but not just any Ravens, Ravens that are protected and looked after by a Raven Master, for as legend has it, should anything happen to the Raven's, England will suffer. What a great idea for a horror story, except, it's true! First time author Casey Masterson takes the legend of the Raven Master and uses him to weave thru a series of short horror stories in her brilliant new book Revelations of the Raven Master. This is a throw back to the classic short story horror volumes that one can easily see being made into an anthology film. We are thrilled to welcome the fresh voice of an old genre Casey Masterson to the show where we discuss her book, her love of horror and plenty of other ramblings on this years last of our October Spooky Halloween episodes!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 29:50 When a little independent horror film was released in 1981, nobody could have guessed that over 40 years later it would still have legions of loyal fans, multiple sequels, a remake and video games. oh and it's unknown young director would go onto Hollywood Royalty and it's stars would become cult icons, but that is exactly what happened. We are thrilled to be joined by Betsy "Linda" Baker to discuss how this little film made for almost no money went on to change the world of horror, and independent film in general. changed her life, and how, 40 years later she still embraces the film that has made million's of horror fans around the world happy. So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.- Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 34:30 In 2019 the world of horror changed... folks like Freddy, Jason, Michael Myers, and Chucky had to welcome new members to their fraternity, those being Rad Chad Buckley and Sam ( oh and the Devils Lake Impaler!) This instant cult classic is quite possibly the greatest Horror/Comedy/Anthology ever made. And 2022 brought us a sequel, Scare Package II Rad Chad's Revenge, both films made by Aaron B Koonts Paper Street Pictures and available streaming on the AMC Shudder channel Since the release Jeremy King has become a semi regular guest as well as substitute co-host of this show, and we have been lucky enough to have had the hilarious Byron Brown on a few times. Tonight, the boys are back!! Sam and Rad Chad together again (hopefully they will be back together in another film... fingers crossed) and we discuss, horror, Halloween, humor and Hawn (Tran that is) . The on screen chemistry between these guys are one of the main reasons these films are so special, and as you'll hear, that chemistry is real, when these two are together it's always a good time! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 30:15 Did you ever wonder how a ghost hunter handles their paranormal experience, especially if it is a very personal one? Kurt Konecny ( co-host of The Strange Sessions Podcast) no longer needs to wonder, as he will tell us about his own, very personal, very creepy paranormal experiences. Also, the legendary author, researcher, Emmy award winner and co-host of The Paracast (and former co-host of Exploring The Bizarre) will break down Kurt's encounters, and tell of some of the strangest things he has come across in his life time of paranormal investigations.... this one you may want to keep the lights on for!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 29:45 Welcome to the first of our October spooky treats episode, today we focus on the independent horror genre and we welcome a true legend of micro budget filmmaking, this amazing writer/producer/actor/director and just about anything else you can think of in the world of filmmaking, the one and only Jeff Kirkendall. Jeff has appeared in well over 60 films, directed 14 of his own films and is still pumping out the product ( 6 films so far in 2023 and 4 more in post production) Jeff has appeared in films such as Sharkula, Sharkenstein, Cocaine Shark, Amityville Exorcist, Amityville in Space, HouseSquatch, R.I.P Van Winkle 1,2 and 3 ( the latter 2 he also co-directed with the one and only mark Polonia!!!) Bigfoot vs. Zombies etc etc. Jeff's all around likeableness always shows thru, be it he is the hero, villian or "oddball" The truth is, when speaking of ultra low budget filmmakers, these are the most dedicated and passionate movie makers, they do what they do not for profit (as there is almost no profit in this kind of filmmaking) but for the pure love of film and we true film fans love them for it. So join us in this exclusive interview with the legend Jeff Kirkendall. Check out his films, available on steaming apps like TUBI, or check out his website at https://www.veryscaryproductions.com So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 22:15 Billy The Kid, that name brings to mind so many images, legends, tales, some historically accurate, others American folk lore and tall tales, but what was true, and who was the real Billy? There have been countless films, and books about this enigmatic American legend, making the truth often hard to find, but in the well over a century since his death (?) we can't stop looking, hoping to find out a bit more about this mysterious figure. Michael Anthony Giudicissi has spent the last 35 years studying Billy the Kid, and he has even created a series of fiction books surrounding the character that was Billy The Kid. Check out his Youtube Channel Back To Billy and pick up the books he has written in his amazing Back To Billy Saga, available on Amazon.com So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

Interview begins at: 23:30 In 2023 it seems like not a week goes by where there isn't a new film, or documentary on cults. But what do these filmmakers and documentarians get right? Or more important, what do they get wrong? We are thrilled to welcome back the amazing Chris Shelton, who, after escaping his own destructive cult, dedicated his life to being educated on cults, and helping others who find themselves or their loved ones in destructive cults. The work Chris does can not be understated and for that he is a hero to us! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 25:30 In 1997 two tourists from Ireland believe they witnessed The Virgin Mary in a field near Mold North Wales, and when word spread folks flocked to the small Town. Soon other strange "happenings" began to occur in and around the farm house on the property. In time, the family reported near 300 "paranormal" incidents, involving a deceased monk. But what was happening? Was it Paranormal or hoax? We are thrilled to welcome back Author, researcher and co-host of The Paracast Radio show/Podcast Tim Swartz and Ghost hunter, researcher and co-host of The Strange Sessions Podcast Kurt Konecny as we break down the events, the incidents and our opinions on the mysterious Brother Doli Poltergeist!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

On Aug 23 2023 the world lost one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time. But Terry Funk was so much more than just a wrestler, he was a showman, an actor, a legend, but more importantly, he was a father to two wonderful daughter and a dear friend. Terrence "Terry" Funk had a wrestling career that lasted more than 50 years. He was one of the most respected men in the business, a headliner in every territory of the United States, and in Japan he was a superstar, an icon, and one of the most beloved pop culture icons. He was even a movie star, appearing in films such as Paradise Alley, Over The Top, The Ringer and most notably the cult classic Road House. But more than anything he was a proud father, many times he me would tell how proud he was of his daughters, and how much family meant to him. The friendship I developed with Terry of the last several years of his life mean more to me than a few words here could ever express, Please welcome Rodney West and Terry Sullivan to the show, two men who have been around the world of wrestling their whole lives. The three of us talk about Terry, his work, his status in the business, what he meant to the world of wrestling, and what he meant to us on a more personal level. Rest in peace my friend, and you have no idea how honored I was to call you friend!! Terrence Funk June 30th 1944 - August 23rd 2023

On October 24th 1901 schoolteacher Annie Edson Taylor celebrated her 63rd birthday by becoming the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, yes, OVER NIAGARA FALLS IN A BARREL! Why? Was she bored? Was she a natural born daredevil? Was she insane? I don't know, but I know someone who will know!! Patrick Sirianni is a native of Niagara Falls Ontario and has become quite the historian of this amazing region, as well as being the official Town Crier of Niagara Falls. He also runs the amazing Facebook group Niagara History and Trivia (all lovers of history need to join this group!!) Patrick joins us for the first, but defiantly not the last time to discuss this amazing woman, why she did what she did, and how her stunt led to so many copycats, not always as successful. So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 34:00 Martha Grinder is a name that may not be as well known to true crime fans, even with a name like The Pittsburgh Poisoner, however, once you hear her story you wont soon forget her or her crimes! We are so thrilled to be joined once again by Old Timey Crimey, our sister podcast, hosts Amber and Kristy as we catch up, have somer rambles and discuss the criminal case of Marth Grinder. And remember to check out their show, Old Timey Crimey, available on all podcast platforms!!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 26:45 A long time ago (1977) in a galaxy... well this galaxy STAR WARS was released and chenged not just film, but in many ways the lives of millions of people the world over. Star Wars also changed fandom and collecting for generations of people, but how and where did the Star Wars collecting phenomenom begin... Who Better to dive deep into this topic with than one of the original Star Wars collectors Mr. Gus Lopez Gus Lopez is the founder of The Star Wars Collectors Archives , the very first website dedicated to Star Wars collecting, check out the site here http://theswca.com/ So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 28:30 In 2023 a man claiming to have "inside information" on UFOs/UAPs and what the US government knows, but, is it credible, and is this as big a story as it seems? Is this the first time for such "revelations" and what can we realistically expect to come of all this? We are thrilled to welcome back Tim Swartz from the USA and Neil Storey from the UK , these two authors, researchers and paranormal investigators from different sides of the pond join us today to discuss their takes on these claims, what to believe (or not too believe) and similar claims of the past.... So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 27:15 On October 20th 1882, in the town of Lugos in the Kingdom of Hungary Bela Ferenc Dezso Blasko was born. Over the course of his life he would become an icon, the undisputed king of horror and one of the most recognizable people in pop culture, but he was so much more, he was an an actor, a revolutionary, a union organizer, an inspiration for people in need of rehab, and of course a family man. Today that family lives on and continues to celebrate and preserve the legacy that is Bela Lugosi. We are beyond thrilled to welcome the granddaughter of Bela, the wonderful Lynne Lugosi Sparks to the show to discuss the life, career and legacy of her grandfather, and what a life it was. So listen to us, the children of the night, what music we make!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 33:15 Author Lou Rossi joins the show to discuss his new novel The Counterfeit Matter, an amazing mix of Noir Detective story and Time Travel that almost gives off the air of an old time radio show. And what's not to love, wise cracking detectives, old time gangsters, counterfeit schemes, murder and time travel!! Plus a character based on a certain podcast host.... hmmmm I wonder who???? Seriously though, this is one book really worth picking up!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 40:50 March 13 1997 Thousands of people reported seeing strange and mysterious lights in the sky in and around Phoenix AZ at 7:30 PM and again at 10:30. What were these odd lights that the media neglected to even discuss for a period of time, despite the fact there were thousands of witnesses. There have been several "explanations" given, but none that satisfy the witness and experts. What are these UFO's? Military? Extraterrestrial? Natural Phenomenon? Chances are we may never know. Today the fearless foursome are back together as we welcome the amazing writer, researcher and historian Neil Storey and expert in all things strange, the co-host of the fantastic The Strange Sessions Podcast Kurt Konecny, we take a deep dive into the Phoenix Lights and it's aftermath..... this is a fun one So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 19:15 ***TECHNICAL NOTE**** Due to poor connections there was some echo on my Mic during the interview. please forgive this issue and try and enjoy the show---Thank You On March 1st of 1932 the 20 month old son of American Hero and Icon of his day Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped from his home, leading to a media frenzy that captured the hearts and minds of the entire country. And after the tragic discovery of the murdered child, German born Bruno Richard Hauptmann was arrested and tried for the crime, This would lead to the "trial of the century" and 90 years later people still question many aspects of this bizarre and tragic case. Was justice served? Why was there somuch "strangeness" surrounding the investigation and trial? The great Janis Wilson, crime historian, trial attorney, professor, TV Presenter and author joins us to discuss the case and subsequent trial... and what a story it is!!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 28:15 When the legendary Harry Houdini passed away on Halloween 1926, it was said he would try to communicate from beyond, and in a way, 97 years later, in May of 2023 he is about to do just that! is it a spirit? a medium communicating? NO, it's John Cox, Houdini historian and magic legend David Copperfield coming together along with Mike Caveney and Dr. Michael Khanchalian to discover, transfer and save very rare old wax cylinder recordings of the great Harry Houdini, preserving these priceless treasures for generations to come, John Cox returns to the show to share his adventure with us regarding this truly amazing project! Check out Johns Houdini site and blog at : WWW.WILDABOUTHOUDINI.COM So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee