Best Dwinnells Podcasts (2024)

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Takeover episode! Emma and Annabelle interview Jason about Scar Dakota 30:59

4M ago30:59

30:59

Send us a Text Message. Jason takes the hot seat on his own podcast! Join us as Jason's beta readers and good pals Emma Wierschke and Annabelle White ask him questions about his new middle-grade novel Scar Dakota and its journey to bookstores. Jason opens up about writing, what he learned from the Zoom beta reading group, and all three share their …

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Dr. Ronald Dwinnells: Thirty Days Hath September 20:27

4M ago20:27

20:27

Send us a Text Message. After a few false starts, we're giddy to have Dr. Ron Dwinnells swinging by The Book Drop Mic to discuss his new novel, Thirty Days Hath September. This is exactly the kind of storytelling Jason is drawn to, and we think you'll love learning why. Buy Ron's book: https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Days-September-Ronald-Dwinnells/d…

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Whitney Hemsath: Types, Shadows, and Casseroles: Finding Christ in Your Daily Life 15:08

4M ago15:08

15:08

Send us a Text Message. Whitney Hemsath stopped by the show to share her new book with a delicious title! It's called Types, Shadows, and Casseroles: Finding Christ in Your Daily Life and both the book and our discussion will you inspire to see Him more often and in more places. Buy Whitney's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963659007 Learn more ab…

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Kathryn Cunningham: Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death 16:25

4M ago16:25

16:25

Send us a Text Message. Kathryn Cunningham joins us to discuss an experience that changed her life forever and how it led to a book about heartbreak, healing, and hope. Do not miss this interview and her beautiful new book: Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Buy Kathryn's book: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-through-Valley-Shadow-De…

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Tyler Whitesides: Janitors School of Garbage: Volume 1 26:27

5M ago26:27

26:27

Send us a Text Message. My friend Tyler Whitesides stopped by the Book Drop Mic to discuss his return to the wonderful world of Janitors. Listen and learn why he felt inspired to revisit his beloved universe of garbage. Buy Tyler's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1639931686 Learn more about Tyler: http://www.tylerwhitesides.com Learn more about Jas…

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Sam Wilkinson: Author of Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence 16:38

6M ago16:38

16:38

Send us a Text Message. We're honored to have Dr. Sam Wilkinson stop by the Book Drop Mic to talk about his powerhouse debut: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence. Tune in and learn why this is one of the spring's buzziest books. Can science, faith, religion and human nature all dance well together? Buy Sam's boo…

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Rebecca Connolly: Hidden Yellow Stars 22:38

6M ago22:38

22:38

Send us a Text Message. Rebecca Connolly didn't choose to write her beautiful new book, it chose her. Learn why and fall in love with this true story in our latest episode of the Book Drop Mic. You'll be glad you did. And we promise you'll want to add Hidden Yellow Stars to your reading list before our discussion even ends. Buy Rebecca's book: http…

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Emily Huey: Wat Kept Playing: The Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA 17:36

7M ago17:36

17:36

Send us a Text Message. Emily Huey paid a visit to the Book Drop Mic to introduce her brand new illustrated children's book: Wat Kept Playing: The Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA. Learn why Emily chose this particular true story and the impact this unsung hero had on her life. You'll find both the author and her book equall…

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Kurt Francom: Is God Disappointed in Me? 17:08

7M ago17:08

17:08

Send us a Text Message. Popular podcaster and teacher Kurt Francom joins Jason to chat about his debut book, Is God Disappointed in Me? Removing Shame from a Gospel of Grace. Their discussion, and of course his book, is for anyone who's ever asked that poignant question. And who hasn't? We're honored to welcome Kurt to The Book Drop Mic. Buy Kurt's…

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Steve Dunn Hanson: Light: A Story of Discovery and Transformation 20:36

10M ago20:36

20:36

Send us a Text Message. Steve Dunn Hanson joins Jason to chat about his brand new book, LIGHT — A Story of Discovery and Transformation. You'll enjoy their discussion on how fiction has the power to do much more than entertain. Writers like Steve have a gift for inspiring us to make changes in our lives, sometimes long overdue changes, and to reall…

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Al Carraway: Finding Yourself in the New Testament 22:51

11M ago22:51

22:51

Send us a Text Message. Al Carraway is a bestselling and award-winning author and speaker. But more than that, she's a teacher of things that matter most. Jason is honored to have her stop by The Book Drop Mic to discuss her groundbreaking release, Finding Yourself in the New Testament. Buy Al's book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Yourself-New-Tes…

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Elizabeth Cottrell: Heartspoken: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire 25:07

11M ago25:07

25:07

Send us a Text Message. Elizabeth Cottrell isn't just an author and speaker, she's an ambassador. As the author of Heartspoken: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire, Elizabeth is on a mission to inspire readers to rediscover the power of connecting through notes and letters. It's one of Jason's favorite topics, and he's …

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Bruce Lindsay: The Christmas List of Richard Lindsay 22:11

11M ago22:11

22:11

Send us a Text Message. Bruce Lindsay spent nearly four decades on television reporting on many of history's defining moments. Now it's his turn to answer a few questions as our guest at The Book Drop Mic. Join us as we discuss his beautiful new book: The Christmas List of Richard Lindsay. Buy Bruce's new book: https://shadowmountain.com/product/th…

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Heather B. Moore: Under the Java Moon 18:37

12M ago18:37

18:37

Send us a Text Message. Heather Moore is the USA Bestselling author of more than 100 books. We welcome her to The Book Drop Mic to talk about her brand new World War II novel Under the Java Moon. Buy Heather's new book: https://shadowmountain.com/product/under-the-java-moon Learn more about Heather: https://hbmoore.com Learn more about Jason: http:…

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Sarah Eden: The Queen and the Knave 22:30

12M ago22:30

22:30

Send us a Text Message. Sarah Eden is the USA Bestselling author of more than 70 books. She joins The Book Drop Mic to discuss her latest release — The Queen and the Knave — and her very first Kickstarter campaign. It's in support of a film adaptation of her beloved novel — Seeking Persephone. Buy Sarah's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Knav…

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Jay Foreman: The Adventures of Mulberry Manor — Book 1 — The Beginning of the End 20:21

12M ago20:21

20:21

Send us a Text Message. Jay Foreman is an author, speaker, corporate trainer. Today he joins The Book Drop Mic to discuss his first Young Adult novel. The brand new book is called The Adventures of Mulberry Manor — Book 1 — The Beginning of the End and the early reviews are fantastic. Listen as Jason and Jay discuss the new book, writing, reading, …

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Jenny Oaks Baker and Jason Wright: Witnesses of Christmas 39:24

1y ago39:24

39:24

Send us a Text Message. Jenny Oaks Baker is the perfect guest for the premiere of The Book Drop Mic with Jason Wright. Join Jason and Jenny as they discuss their brand new book, Witnesses of Christmas — A Musical Journey Through the Nativity of Jesus the Christ. They also discuss their beloved Christmas show, "Joy to the World — A Sacred Christmas …

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217 Speaking with Spirits (again) 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

51:17

Tonight Eric discusses the history and meaning of attempting to communicate with the dead. Then he sits down for an almost honest to goodness seanse late at night with some coworkers while they are out of town on a business trip on Cape Cod. They will attempt communication methods both ancient and modern including pendulums, dowsing rods, and an iP…

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More Halloween Collecting and Mortal Kombat with Richard Divizio 1:21:43

2y ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Tonight Eric welcomes actor, stuntman, graphic artist and vintage Halloween collector Richard Divizio to the show. If you're a 90's kid, you'll know Rich best as the man who portrayed the evil Kano in the original Mortal Kombat. He's also played various other characters in the franchise and has worked in Hollywood as well and we'll talk about all t…

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215 More True Werewolf Stories 21:28

2y ago21:28

21:28

It's no secret that Eric loves him some werewolves! Tonight he's got 3 supposedly true werewolf stories to share with you! You'll learn about the town that decided their former mayor must be a werewolf...and how they treated it's corpse! You'll learn about the Holy Werewolf who swore in court that he'd never attacked a man and that he was actually …

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214 Inner Sanctum 25:27

2+ y ago25:27

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In this episode we learn all about the grand daddy of modern horror anthologies, Inner Sanctum Mystery!!! What started out as a book series became a radio show, tv show and series of films. Horror hosts such as Vampira, Elvira and The Crypt Keeper all owe a debt to the host of Inner Sanctum, the mysterious and sardonic Raymond! spookyas.com patreon…

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Remix: The Fox Sisters 1:00:13

2+ y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Eric and Tom discuss the lives of the Fox Sisters and how their childish talking-to-the-dead prank invented a new religion: Spiritualism! Also on this episode Eric discusses meeting Patch Adams and becoming The Witchfinder...for the first time! patreon.com/witchfinder Music by Occultic Overtones

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213 Eileen Dietz 2 40:45

2+ y ago40:45

40:45

Part two of Eric's interview with actor Eileen Dietz from The Exorcist, Helter Skelter and about a million other things. Tonight, we'll clear up some issues raised on the last episode, talk more about Eileen's pre-Exorcist career, and talk about working with Anthony Perkins, Dick Smith and Rob Zombie to name a few. patreon.com/witchfinder Music by …

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212 Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist) Interview 48:05

2+ y ago48:05

48:05

We are thrilled to welcome our first celebrity guest, Eileen Dietz! Eileen has an expansive career that covers many genres, but horror fans know her best for her work on The Exorcist. She was the face of Captain Howdy aka Pazuzu and filled in for Linda Blair for some of the scenes that were too intense to film using an actual child. And since we di…

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Remix: Jack-O-Lantern 39:25

2+ y ago39:25

39:25

Explore the history and hysteria around the Halloween icon, the Jack-O-Lantern

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211 Morristown UFO 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

38:33

Emily is back to learn all about The Morristown UFO! In the begining of 2009, there was something strange in the sky over NJ and residents were torn over what it could be. An alien invasion? Probably. Secret military aircraft? Possibly. Road flares? No way; where were the trails??? The sightings became national news...and so did the shocking truth …

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210 Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold 34:40

2+ y ago34:40

34:40

In December of 1910, aspiring author and wealthy socialite Dorothy Arnold bought a book, a pound of chocolate and vanished. Her family, being members of NYC's social elite, was well known and Dorothy's disappearance became headline news. Many theories have been pondered and many suspects brought forth yet to this day, the fate of Dorothy Arnold rem…

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ReMix Christmas Ghost Stories vol 1 20:04

2+ y ago20:04

20:04

Ghosts of Christmas past return as we revive the tradition of telling Christmas Ghost Stories!

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209 Tallman Haunting 31:07

2+ y ago31:07

31:07

In the late 80's a family in Wisconsin came to believe that there home was haunted by a fire witch who lived in their daughter's furniture. If that opening doesn't catch you, I don't know what would! Tonight Eric tells the tale of The Tallman Haunting. A well known little tale that was featured on the first season of the original Unsolved mysteries…

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ReMix Strange Disappearances 49:22

3y ago49:22

49:22

in this classic episode, Eric and Tom Cole examine Strange Disappearances! Did a young mother end up buried under a Massachusetts highway? Was a missing college student kidnaped and sold into white slavery? How did five children disappear during a fire and leave no trace? Did Bigfoot kidnap a teenage girl? And what about the puppy found in an aband…

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208 Ghost Hunt: Sterling and Natick 40:09

3y ago40:09

40:09

High school pals EricD and Alex Macleod go Ghost Hunting Sterling and Natick, Massachusetts! They see strange lights, police, donuts, yellow dots, used drug bindles...but do they see any ghosts??? pattern.com/witchfinder spookyas.com Music by Occultic Overtones

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ReMix: The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow 56:12

3y ago56:12

56:12

We know that The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and it's Headless Horseman were a work of fiction written by Washington Irving. But where is the line between fact and fiction blur? Tonight, Eric and Jennie Blades try to piece it all together and give you the stories behind the story. spookyas.com patreon.com/witchfinder Music by Occultic Overtones…

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207 Halloween 2021 42:37

3y ago42:37

42:37

Here it is! Our first Spookaroos Halloween Party! Let's talk about our favorite Halloween costumes, candy, movies and more! And we'll have special guest cameos from Zach Galligan (Gremlins/Waxwork), Charles Wright (Papa Shango/WWE), Robyn Lively (Teen Witch), Nell Campbell (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) and James Jude Courtney (Halloween Kills)! S…

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206 Ghosts of Massachusetts 44:00

3y ago44:00

44:00

Tonight Eric and his nephew, Tyler Clapp, are reading user submitted stories from ghostofamerica.com and all these stories are said to be true stories of The Ghosts of Massachusetts! This website and the submitted stories are...entertaining. Some are legit interesting, some are strange, some just describe fog. Hear about the Native Spirit of Ashlan…

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205 Vintage Halloween Collecting 1:16:31

3y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Mark Ledenbach has been collecting Halloween memorabilia and ephemera since the late 80's. He's learned a lot in that time. He's learned so much that he has become one of the go-to experts on truly Vintage Halloween Collecting. Tonight he shares his expertise with us and shares what he enjoys collecting, how to deal with dealers, how to spot fakes,…

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204 Halloween is Forever pt 2 49:00

3y ago49:00

49:00

Eric continues his conversation with Brian Reed, 1/3 host of the Halloween is Forever podcast! They are still talking about sitcom halloween episodes...and so much more! Listen, when two Halloween nerds get together, conversations can take some turns. Its hard to stay on topic. But they do discuss Halloween episodes of Cheers, Friends, The Adventur…

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203 Halloween is Forever pt 1 52:47

3y ago52:47

52:47

Eric doesn't know Brian Reed, but he knows his podcast, Halloween is Forever, and he likes his Instagram posts so he just knew he'd like him! In fact, they got along so well discussing Halloween and Halloween sitcom episodes that this unexpectedly became a two-parter! In the first half of their conversation, Eric and Brian discuss their mutual love…

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ReMix: The Grim Reaper 45:41

3y ago45:41

45:41

Tonight Eric and Tristan Sepersky sit down and discuss The Grim Reaper! What does it do? Where did it come from? What is it??? Plus Eric tells about hoe the Grim Reaper was the one "monster" that never failed to freak him out as a kid. Yes even back then Eric's biggest fear was his own mortality. Morbid lil' SOB. Spookyas.com pattern.com/withfinder…

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Bonus: Zombies and Mister Rogers: A Pittsburgh Story 21:22

3y ago21:22

21:22

Here's a bonus mini ep for all you patient Spookaroos! Eric and Fatima talk about their recent trip to Pittsburgh, Monroeville, and Evens City! They visit The Living Dead Museum, the filming locations of the original Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead and even visit the super not spooky Mister Rogers! All this plus a totally random celeb…

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202 Lyndhurst and more about The Halloween That Almost Wasn't 40:21

3y ago40:21

40:21

Believe it or not, Eric has MORE to say about The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (aka The Night Dracula Saved the World)! This time he's roped Fatima Elmi in to discuss it with him. Join them as they discuss their trip to the classic Halloween special's filming location: The Lyndhurst Mansion which is currently open to the public and which you can to…

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ReMix The Halloween That Almost Wasn't 46:49

3y ago46:49

46:49

Eric will be a cheerleader for this made-for-tv Halloween special for as long as he lives (and then some)! It's The Halloween That Almost Wasn't! This classic 1979 ABC special ended up on the infamous Halloween 1986 VHS tape that Eric's mother made for him so he's been watching it at least once every Halloween since then...and that's a long time! B…

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201The Cottingley Fairies 1:05:55

3y ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Tonight Eric and his guest, Spookaroo Susan Barrett, discuss The Cottingley Fairies! In 1917, two English girls, Elsie Wright and Francis Griffiths, claimed to have met a band of fairies while playing near a brook...and they had pictures to prove it! Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, wanted to believe the pictures were real. …

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ReMix: International Cryptozoology Museum 59:01

3y ago59:01

59:01

On this episode Susan Barret helps me introduce a 2016 episode about my first visit to The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine. The museum is a lot of fun...if you go in the right frame of mind. In fact, I returned for a second visit less than a year ago with my family and you'll hear Susan and I discuss that trip as well. Perhaps…

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200 Ghostwatch 58:56

3y ago58:56

58:56

Tonight host Eric D is joined by three guests: Emily Ferguson, Brian Toney and Tom Cole to watch and discuss the landmark 1992 BBC Halloween special: Ghostwatch! Ghostwatch was a show about a "live" investigation of a haunting, but it was presented as real. Reality TV is nothing new these days, but in 1992, it was not widely known. This caused some…

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199 Looking Back 39:20

3y ago39:20

39:20

Tonight Eric and the Spookaroos look back at some of their favorite moments and episodes from the first 198 of Spooky Times (aka Spooky AS). as and added bonus, hear Brian Toney, Eric Dwinnells, Fatima Elmi and Kat Lee cover The Beatles' Helter Skelter! spookyas.com pattern.com/witchfinder Music by Occultic Overtones, The Beatles, and Charles Manso…

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ReMix: Cheesy 80's Horror (Kinda) 45:46

3+ y ago45:46

45:46

I LOVE 80's horror and basically I did this episode as an excuse to bring up some 80's movies that I might not have discussed otherwise. But these are far from the worst or most cheesy 80's horror movies. One or two of them are actually all-time greats! See if you can pick them out. PATREON.COM/WITCHFINDER Spookyas.com Music by Occultic Overtones…

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198 Mohawk River UFO 30:39

3+ y ago30:39

30:39

Tonight Eric shares the story of The Mohawk River UFO! This was a series of frightening and possibly deadly encounters that took place in and around Scotia, New York. Perhaps even more frightening than the red glowing UFO's where the strange men who began to appear in town after the sightings. Who were these strangers and why did they seem to stalk…

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ReMix: Phantom Faces 39:44

3+ y ago39:44

39:44

On tonight's remix episode, Eric and guest Tom Cole discuss Phantom Faces! Sometimes, strange ghostly faces randomly appear on stuff. What are they? Who are they? What do they want? When will they leave? Eric announces the Patreon and he and Tom discuss the joys and heartbreaks of doing entry-level stand-up comedy on tonight's Spooky Times with Eri…

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197 Ancient Ghostbusters and Exorcists 41:37

3+ y ago41:37

41:37

Tonight Eric learns all about Ancient Ghostbusters and Exorcists! You'll learn what ancient people thought ghosts needed to move on to the other side and how to best battle demons. Plus the importance of being able to make good clay likenesses of certain kings and demons. You'll also learn about Pazuzu and how the hit film The Exorcists rather misr…

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196 Thurl Ravenscroft Tribute 51:08

3+ y ago51:08

51:08

Tonight Eric and guest Ray O'Hare discuss the life and career of iconic voiceover artist/singer, Thurl Ravenscroft! Thurls life may not have been spooky in and of its self, but he did plenty of spooky voices for Disney and other companies. His most notable credits would include the lead vocal on the Haunted Mansion's "Grim Grinning Ghosts", the sin…

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