Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Damon Schneck

All EpisodesDue to major life changes I had to put a hold on the show and ended up losing all of my episodes except 2 but I'm back!!On this episode I read from a book by Robert Damon Schneck:"THE PRESIDENT'S VAMPIRE "https://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Vampire-Strange-but-True-United-America/dp/1933665009Opening music by: RAYDAR-SATAN

Robert Damon Schneck, Historian of the Strange, stays for the Aftershow Robert Damon Schneck is a researcher and writer specializing in strange, obscure, and Fortean American history. He is author of The President's Vampire (2005), Are You Psychic? (2007), and, most recently, Mrs. Wakeman vs. the Antichrist (2014). A regular contributor to the Fortean Times, Mr. Schneck also lectures on strange Americana, and can be reached at “Historian of the Strange” at https://www.facebook.com/historianofthestrange.

Robert Damon Schneck, Historian of the Strange, stays for the Aftershow Robert Damon Schneck is a researcher and writer specializing in strange, obscure, and Fortean American history. He is author of The President's Vampire (2005), Are You Psychic? (2007), and, most recently, Mrs. Wakeman vs. the Antichrist (2014). A regular contributor to the Fortean Times, Mr. Schneck also lectures on strange Americana, and can be reached at “Historian of the Strange” at https://www.facebook.com/historianofthestrange.

Shadows in the Dark Strange America w/ Robert Damon Schneck

Shadows in the Dark Strange America w/ Robert Damon Schneck

*Strong Language and content, Listener descretion is advised*On this episode i narrate a story about people who chopped off their own head from " Mrs. Wakeman vs. the Antichrist" Written by one of my favorite authors Robert Damon Schneck, Get some weird news help from my buddy Rick Ness, host of "The Stuff of Nightmares" and play some music from Clifton Hicks.Be sure to check out the outtakes!!www.amazon.com/Mrs-Wakeman-vs-Antichrist-Strange-but-True-ebook/dp/B00INIXUASwww.facebook.com/thestuffofnightmarespodcastwww.facebook.com/RaydarMusicPagewww.facebook.com/BanjoHeritageOpening theme-RAYDAR-SATANFiller music- Clifton Hicks-Oh'Death

On this edition of Parallax Views' #HalloweenPodcastMassacreSeries, "The Historian of the Strange" Robert Damon Schneck shares with us macabre and ghoulish tales of autoerotic asphyxiation, man in black attacks, homicidal preachers, and... bigfoot porn?Robert Damon Schneck is the author of The President's Vampire: Strange-but-True Tales of the United States of America (later re-issued as The Bye Bye Man: And Other Strange-but-True Tales) and Mrs. Wakeman Vs. the Antichrist: And Other Strange-but-True Tales from American History. He covers all things eerie, strange, and "Fortean", but from a perspective closer to a folklorist than a believer in the paranormal. For Schneck whether or not strange stories have a paranormal explanation makes them no less strange and ultimately his interest is in what these stories say about our history.Lately, Schneck has been investigating the history of auto-erotic asphyxiation. That is to say the phenomenon of people, mostly men, who cut off their own oxygen supply for sexual pleasure. Yes, it's weird but has become well-known thanks to the death of Kill Bill actor David Carradine. Carradine's death led to the phenomenon being more widely hear of and since then it has even been the punchline of jokes in sitcoms and TV shows like South Park. However, auto-erotic asphyxiation didn't become a named phenomenon until the 1980s due to the work of researchers like forensic psychiatrist Park Dietz. Schneck's research delves into cases before the 1980s that are otherwise inexplicable without the auto-erotic asphyxiation explanation.  From there we delve into a potential mass panic in 1935 involving a a person being beaten by a man in black using a silver ball. Yes, it does sound like a scene straight out of the cult classic horror franchise Phantasm featuring the villainous "Tall Man" played by Angus Scrimm. We then discuss other weird stories from America's past concerning "Man in Black" figures including the story of the Black Flash and tying in the tales of phantom leapers, like Spring-Heeled Jack, into our discussion. From there we pivot to a potpourri of strangeness that is wide-ranging and cover many different cases and even some movie talk! Among the other topics covered:- The serial child attacker known as the "Los Angeles Witch Woman"- A vile Detroit serial killer known who became nicknamed "Bigfoot"- Strangeness involving serial killers, specifically Charles Starkweather's weird journal entry claiming to have met a supernatural creature in his childhood (he called it "Death") and the Yosemite Killer Cary Stayner's peculiar obsession with sasquatch- Weird movie discussion! Strange Bigfoot movies involving Sasquatches ripping off people's lower parts, a one where Bigfoot is an interdimensional demon, and, yes, the existence of, believe it or not, Bigfoot erotica. Then we discuss one of the strangest zombie movies of the 1970s (and one of Robert Damon Schneck's favorite movies) Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things.- The peculiar use of hair pins as weapons- Briefly revisiting the story that brought Schneck to the attention of movie studios, "The Bye Bye Man"- Insane, homicidal ministers, preachers, and religious men!- Stories of mesmerism and mind control (as an excuse for bad behavior?) in the 19th century- The Satanic Panic of the 1980s and Michelle Remembers!- The only piece of crime memorabilia Robert Schneck owns and its relationship to an electrocution storyYes, this is a barn-burner of a conversation clocking in at just a little over two hours that's perfect listen for the spooky season! This Episode Brought to You By:The War State:The Cold War Origins of the Military-Industrial Complex and the Power Elite, 1945-1963byMichael SwansonofThe Wall Street Window

COM Robert Damon Schneck Mrs Wakeman Vs The Antichrist The Bye Bye Man Jan 13 2017

COM Robert Damon Schneck Mrs Wakeman Vs The Antichrist The Bye Bye Man Jan 13 2017

America's Historian of the Strange Robert Damon Schneck, author of "The Bye Bye Man" and "Mrs. Wakeman versus Anti-Christ," returned to share his favorite true crime books! A Private Disgrace: Lizzie Borden by Daylight by Victoria Lincoln (1967) 10 Rillington Place by Ludovic Kennedy (1961) Mostly Murder by Sydney Smith (1959) Hunting Humans (1990) & Volume II (1993) and Still at Large (1998) by Michael Newton Encyclopedia of Murder by Colin Wilson, Patricia Pitman (1961) The Murderer’s Companion by William Roughead (1941) The Victorian Underworld by Kellow Chesney (1972) The Complete Jack the Ripper by Donald Rumbelow (1976) NOTE: The sound quality is off due to familiarity with a new recording software. Thank you! Visit "Conversations of the Strange" at our website here and on our Facebook page here. Theme credit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Director: Stacy TitleWriters: Jonathan Penner (screenplay by), Robert Damon Schneck (based on "The Bridge to Body Island" by) Three friends stumble upon the horrific origins of a mysterious figure they discover is the root cause of the evil behind unspeakable acts.

Writer Robert Damon Schneck talked with writer Don Everett Smith Jr. about his favorite top five horror movies! Kick back, relax and listen and enjoy!! Check out Robert's Facebook group "Historian of the Strange" here. Check out Conversations of the Strange new web site here and the new Facebook page here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this extra-spooky edition of Parallax Views, just in time for Halloween, "Historian of the Strange" Robert Damon Schneck joins me to share strange-but-true tales from America's past from a folklorist's perspective that attempts to discover their sociological significance. Robert specializes in researching and writing about odd and unusual stories from America's past and is the author of The President's Vampire: Strange-but-True Tales of the United States (now reprinted as The Bye Bye Man: And Other Strange But True Tales) and Mrs. Wakeman Vs. The Antichrist: And Other Strange-but-True Tales from American History. The chapter "The Bridge to Body Island" from The President's Vampire was adapted into the major motion picture The Bye Bye Man starring Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Jenna Kannell, The Matrix's Carrie-Ann Moss, Bonnie and Clyde's Faye Dunaway, and Hellboy's Doug Jones as the title villain. Robert is also a freelance writer and contributor to Fortean Times. The conversation begins with a discussion of the strange-but-true paperbacks that influenced Robert in his youth. This leads into a discussion the connection between paranormal publishers and early 20th century pulp fiction, the eccentric ideas of anomalies researcher Charles Fort, FATE magazine and the Shaver Mystery, and work of Long John Nebel, the granddaddy of paranormal talk radio who predated Coast to Coast AM's Art Bell by decades.From there we discuss paranormal "boom" cycles, Ouija boards and the panics that have arisen around Ouija seances, Robert's thoughts on the Slenderman stabbings and similar cases from prior years, a deep dive into Robert's essay "The Ku Klux Klowns" about the possible sociological underpinnings of creepy clown sightings, stories of phantom attackers and mad gassers terrorizing small town America, the possible connection between werewolf lore and serial killers, the true story behind a murder case that turned into a sensational legend Robert dubs "The President's Vampire", the proto-Manson Family homicidal cult of Mrs. Wakeman, and, of course, the real story of The Bye Bye Man along with much more.

Mark welcomes Robert Damon Schneck to the show. Robert Damon Schneck is a freelance writer and contributor to Fortean Times, Fate, and other magazines. Friends describe him as a "loveable, nocturnal, monomaniac." Robert's web presence can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/historianofthestrange/?ref=page_internal You can find Robert's amazing books here: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Damon-Schneck/e/B001K7TEMM Music intro/outro: "Won't Open My Eyes" by Lenore Lenoire http://lenorelenoire.bandcamp.com/album/seven-years A special thank you to APS Mastering for their support. Visit www.apsmastering.com for all of your Audio Mastering needs.

“THE TRUTH BEHIND THE BYE BYE MAN” and 7 More Terrifying True Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarknessIn 2017, the horror film “The Bye Bye Man” scared up $16 million in box office sales in its first few days in theaters. The film is based on the story “The Bridge to Body Island” in Robert Damon Schneck’s nonfiction book The President’s Vampire (reissued recently and retitled as The Bye Bye Man, to capitalize on the release of the film – the book even comes complete with the obligatory cover teaser text “Now a terrifying motion picture!”). If the story is from a nonfiction book, it is to be assumed to be a true story. However, that most films and/or novels claiming to be “based on a true story” are heavily—or perhaps entirely—fictionalized is hardly news to skeptics, and even the average reader of novels or ticket buyers for movies likely harbors some doubts. But is that the case with “The Bye Bye Man”?IN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO’s Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma’s House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist)If you like what you hear, please share a link to this post on your social media, tell your friends about the podcast, and please leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts; I might read your review here in a future episode! SUPPORT THE PODCAST...*Advertise your product/service on Weird Darkness; visit http://www.bgadgroup.com or call 770-874-3200.*VISIT OUR SPONSORS: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/sponsors WEIRD DARKNESS STORE: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/store AUDIOBOOKS NARRATED BY DARREN: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/audiobooks BECOME A PATRON at http://www.patreon.com/marlarhouse  STORY CREDITS AND/OR SOURCES…“The Denver Airport Conspiracy” by Orrin Grey: https://the-line-up.com/denver-airport-conspiracy “British Soldier In The Myst” by Ken Fyfe, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Those Glaring Red Eyes” by SB: https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2018/08/those-glaring-red-eyes.html“UFOs Stalk Navy Ships” by Paul Seaburn: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/05/navy-ships-stalked-for-days-by-ufos/“The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man” by Benjamin Radford: https://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/the_true_story_of_the_bye_bye_man “Night School”: http://ghostsnghouls.com/2018/02/15/haunted-school/ “Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder”: https://www.historicmysteries.com/lord-lucan-richard-bingham/ “Hungry Ghosts of Japan” by Brent Swancer: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/05/the-sinister-hungry-ghosts-of-japan/“Strange Incidents at Grandma’s House” by Toni Dorland: https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2018/07/31/strange-incidents-at-grandmas-house/ WEIRD DARKNESS MUSIC PROVIDED BY Midnight Syndicate http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ and Shadow’s Symphony http://www.facebook.com/shadowssymphony/ - all music used with permission. All rights reserved.  "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4 ESV

Gene and Chris present Robert Damon Schneck, author of 'The Bye Bye Man And Other Strange-But-True Tales." From the liner notes: "Here is the authentically terrifying, true-life story recounted by historian Robert Damon Schneck in a chapter of his classic underground collection of weird Americana, which formed the basis for the major motion picture, The Bye Bye Man. The movie is set for release worldwide on December 9, 2016. The discussion also includes "The President's Vampire," another chapter and the original title of the book, and sidesteps into the UFO and Shaver mysteries. Caution: Due to the lurid nature of the conversation in the final two segments, we suggest you not have a meal while listening. Robert will also be featured as a special guest on the accompanying episode of After The Paracast.

Topics: Bridge to Body Island, Wisconsin, American Society for Psychical Research, Ouija, Algiers, Hobo, Railroad, Voodoo, Gloomsinger, The Sack of Gore, Nightmare, Whistle, Devil's Night, Bizarre, Paranormal, Group PK, Folklore, Slenderman, Fortean Times

42 Minutes 232: Robert Damon Schneck - The Bye Bye Man - 06.06.16 Today's procession of the damned considers the strange-but-true tale of American horror, The Bye Bye Man, recounted by historian, Robert Damon Schneck, which will become a major motion picture this winter. Topics Include: Bridge to Body Island, Wisconsin, American Society for Psychical Research, Ouija, Algiers, Hobo, Railroad, Voodoo, Gloomsinger, The Sack of Gore, Nightmare, Whistle, Devil's Night, Bizarre, Paranormal, Group PK, Folklore, Slenderman, Fortean Times. https://www.facebook.com/historianofthestrange/

Paul & Ben welcome Robert Damon Schneck, a freelance writer and contributor to 'Fortean Times,' 'Fate,' and other magazines, for a strange journey through some of America's weirdest happenings.

Paul & Ben welcome Robert Damon Schneck, a freelance writer and contributor to 'Fortean Times,' 'Fate,' and other magazines, for a strange journey through some of America's weirdest happenings.

The Morbid Academy Series begins this month on February 25th with a conversation between authors and weird historians Mitch Horowitz and Robert Damon Schneck (that is, they study weird history; I can't speak to their personal eccentricities). The series will cover the "ill-considered and the unknown", as Horowitz, the host, invites scholars and artists alike to discuss the histories we don't talk enough about.

Robert Damon Schneck Historian of the StrangeRobert Damon Schneck is a researcher and writer specializing in strange, obscure, and Fortean American history. He is author of The President's Vampire (2005), Are You Psychic? (2007), and, most recently, Mrs. Wakeman vs. the Antichrist (2014). A regular contributor to the Fortean Times, Mr. Schneck also lectures on strange Americana, and can be reached at “Historian of the Strange” at https://www.facebook.com/historianofthestrange.http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Damon-Schneck/e/B001K7TEMM/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Robert Damon Schneck Historian of the Strange Robert Damon Schneck is a researcher and writer specializing in strange, obscure, and Fortean American history. He is author of The President's Vampire (2005), Are You Psychic? (2007), and, most recently, Mrs. Wakeman vs. the Antichrist (2014). A regular contributor to the Fortean Times, Mr. Schneck also lectures on strange Americana, and can be reached at “Historian of the Strange” at https://www.facebook.com/historianofthestrange.http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Damon-Schneck/e/B001K7TEMM/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Robert Damon Schneck, Historian of the Strange, stays for the Aftershow Robert Damon Schneck is a researcher and writer specializing in strange, obscure, and Fortean American history. He is author of The President's Vampire (2005), Are You Psychic? (2007), and, most recently, Mrs. Wakeman vs. the Antichrist (2014). A regular contributor to the Fortean Times, Mr. Schneck also lectures on strange Americana, and can be reached at “Historian of the Strange” at https://www.facebook.com/historianofthestrange. http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Damon-Schneck/e/B001K7TEMM/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

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In their second live, call in show -- hopefully with callers this time -- Linda and Manwolf (Steve) talk to friend of the show Robert Damon Schneck, who has a new book coming out about Ouija Boards. "Eanie, meanie, chili beanie, the spirits are about to speak!" Will they be friendly spirits? Tune in and find out. Live callers or no, this is sure to be another great episode of Uncanny Radio.

In their second live, call in show -- hopefully with callers this time -- Linda and Manwolf (Steve) talk to friend of the show Robert Damon Schneck, who has a new book coming out about Ouija Boards. "Eanie, meanie, chili beanie, the spirits are about to speak!" Will they be friendly spirits? Tune in and find out. Live callers or no, this is sure to be another great episode of Uncanny Radio.

UFO investigator Dennis Balthaser, known as the "Truth Seeker at Roswell," talks about the 60th anniversary of the Roswell crash; fascinating and frightening tales of the unknown from paranormal writer Robert Damon Schneck, author of "The President's Vampire."

UFO investigator Dennis Balthaser, known as the "Truth Seeker at Roswell," talks about the 60th anniversary of the Roswell crash; fascinating and frightening tales of the unknown from paranormal writer Robert Damon Schneck, author of "The President's Vampire."