Best Jessica Chobot Podcasts (2024)

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Strange Friends: Jessica Chobot 1:20:15

19d ago1:20:15

1:20:15

In a bonus episode of the show called "Strange Friends," host Aaron Sagers brings in friend Jessica Chobot — from Expedition X, BattleBots, and Bizarre States: Resurrected podcast — for a more informal talk where they talk about all manner of weirdness, including paranormal romance, spooky origins, travel quirks, and more. JESSICA CHOBOT has been a…

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Alien: Romulus' Fede Álvarez, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux 15:43

1h ago15:43

15:43

Alien: Romulus writer/director Fede Álvarez, along with cast Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn, David Jonsson, and Isabela Merced join host Aaron Sagers to briefly discuss the new film — now in theaters — that brings the iconic Ridley Scott franchise back to its horror roots. Recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con. More About Alien: Romulus: …

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Strange Friends: Greg Lawson 1:23:35

4d ago1:23:35

1:23:35

In a new series of bonus episodes, host Aaron Sagers brings in some friends as a guest co-host where they answer live audience questions, goof off, and generally talk about a lot of random and spooky topics. This week's guest is Greg Lawson. Greg Lawson is the "paranormal detective" — a homicide detective, underwater crime scene investigator, and m…

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Break Update! 2:10

4d ago2:10

2:10

A little update from Jess. See you soon!

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Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens Go 'Cuckoo' 26:32

5d ago26:32

26:32

Stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, and writer/director Tilman Singer, join host Aaron Sagers to discuss the new bizarro, monster-ish, surreal horror flick Cuckoo, in theaters Aug. 6. ABOUT CUCKOO Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen (Hunter Schafer, Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) leaves her American home to live with …

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Supernatural Yoga Horror 'Mind Body Spirit' 56:56

15d ago56:56

56:56

The writers/directors Alex Henes and Matthew Merenda, and star Sarah J. Bartholomew, of the yoga influencer found-footage horror Mind Body Spirit join the show to discuss the influences behind the new film, and strange happenings in their own lives — including growing up near Waverly Hills in Kentucky, and a ghostly voice that whispered things to B…

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A Quickie Weird of the Week: 24 skeletons Found in an English garden & Alien Warp Drives..as one does. 13:50

18d ago13:50

13:50

Jess takes a break from showing her parents around Europe in order to cover a lil' Weird o' the Week & regain her sanity.

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Strange Friends: Joshua Dairen 1:24:59

26d ago1:24:59

1:24:59

In a new series of bonus episodes we're calling "Talking Strange: Strange Friends," host Aaron Sagers brings in some friends as a guest co-host where they answer live audience questions, goof off, and generally talk about a lot of random and spooky topics. For the first one of these, Aaron is joined by Joshua Dairen, a fellow spooky nerd and quite …

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A Message from Jess! 0:45

27d ago0:45

0:45

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‘Oddity’ Director Damian McCarthy 38:50

28d ago38:50

38:50

Writer/Director Damian Mc Carthy joins the show to talk about his supremely spooky — and fun — supernatural retribution horror movie ‘Oddity’ about possessed possessions and a creepy AF ‘Wooden Man’ creature. The film has been getting a lot of buzz — winning awards at South By Southwest and The Overlook Film Festival — and opens July 19 in theaters…

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Jacob Strunk & His Convos in Coffins! 1:24:16

1M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Jess invite's her friend Jacob Strunk to join her on this week's podcast to discuss the JFK conspiracy theories, her new obsession w. the CIA and an experiment to turn this podcast into a video.

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Lumina with Writer/Director Gino McKoy 22:16

1M ago22:16

22:16

‘Lumina’ just had its premiere at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, California. The sci-fi flick by writer/director Gino McKoy explores what would happen to the loved ones of individuals who were abducted by aliens. Joining McKoy are actor Ken Lawson and producer David Seychell, who spoke to Aaron about the project! ________…

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Have A Safe & Happy 4th of July Weekend! 0:25

1M ago0:25

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Inside the Haunted Mansion & Spooky Explorers Club w/ Jason Surrell 1:05:40

1M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

This episode we revisit an earlier talk with Jason Surrell, author, screenwriter, and the former Imagineer behind the book The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic. Jason joins the show to discuss the secrets behind the famed and beloved Haunted Mansion attraction. Also, this episode ties into the Spooky Explorers Club. This September 26-…

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Danny Robins Talks 'Uncanny' 51:01

2M ago51:01

51:01

Danny Robins created a smash hit with his Uncanny podcast in the UK, and is now bringing his exploration of the paranormal to the United States with the fourth season, and his Apple TV and BBC Select television series. More about Danny Robins For four seasons, journalist, writer, broadcaster and ghost host Danny Robins has explored the paranormal w…

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Scotland's Serial Killer - Bible John 42:15

2M ago42:15

42:15

New evidence has been revealed which may help identify Scotland's serial killer: Bible John and finally close this unsolved case.

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My Favorite CIA Conspiracies! Also known as, "Do you really like Jackson Pollock or did the CIA make you like him? 39:02

2M ago39:02

39:02

This Week, Jessica lists some of her favorite CIA conspiracy theories from the fairly well-known MK Ultra program, to the ongoing debate surrounding whether or not the CIA created the Abstract Expressionist art movement.

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Mitch Horowitz's Alien Encounters 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

Author Mitch Horowitz discusses his new experiencer and data driven show Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction, which premieres Weds, June 19, 10 p.m. ET/PT on Discovery and MAX. More about the show: Mitch Horowitz is a seasoned author (Occult America, The Miracle Club) and lecturer with a passion for unearthing the hidden truths of our universe. He’s …

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Rhys Darby Returns! 48:14

2M ago48:14

48:14

Actor, comedian, and podcaster Rhys Darby returns to the show to talk about new episodes of The Cryptid Factor show, and all things monstrous and extraterrestrial — as well as the significance of his show Our Flag Means Death, which ended far too soon. You know Rhys Darby from Flight of the Conchords, the Jumanji reboots. the What We Do in the Shad…

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The Mystery of the Two Princes in the Tower is SOLVED & Thomas Taylor: The Pagan High Priest of England. 35:38

2M ago35:38

35:38

Bizarros!! Jess is back with updates!!

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Karen Gillan Talks ‘Late Bloomers’ & ‘Oculus’ 26:13

2M ago26:13

26:13

Karen Gillan joins the show to talk about her new comedy film Late Bloomers, in theaters June 7 — as well as spooky Scottish stories, and the 10th anniversary of her film Oculus, directed by Mike Flanagan. Gillan went from Doctor Who fame to franchise movie star with roles in Guardians of the Galaxy, Jumanji, and Gunpowder Milkshake — as well as in…

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Wild Turkey's Haunted Distillery 55:34

3M ago55:34

55:34

As part of Amy Bruni's Strange Escapes paranormal tourism event in Louisville, Kentucky — to investigate Waverly Hills Sanatorium — Talking Strange host Aaron Sagers recorded a live episode with Courtney Clare, the Brand House Manager for Wild Turkey Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Courtney walks us through the history and spooky stories of Wild…

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Nicolas Cage Talks 'Arcadian' 28:06

3M ago28:06

28:06

The Cage joins the stage for Talking Strange! Recorded at South By Southwest in March, Nicolas Cage joins the show to discuss his new post-apocalyptic creature feature flick Arcadian, along with costars Lost In Space's Maxwell Jenkins (who plays one of his sons, alongside IT's Jaeden Martell), Sadie Soverall, director Benjamin Brewer, and writer Mi…

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Dave Foley's Talks UFOs 52:41

4M ago52:41

52:41

Comedian and actor Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall, A Bug's LIfe, Fargo) joins the show to discuss his lifelong fascination with UFOs, and his podcast Really?!. with Tom & Dave — co-hosted with novelist Tom Wheeler. Foley also discusses his own UFO experience with Jeremy Corbell, and how the topic came into play in Kids in the Hall, and in talks with …

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Haunted Tombstone with Dave Silva 43:19

4M ago43:19

43:19

Tombstone documentarian Dave Silva of Desert Sky Adventures YouTube channel as he discusses the history and hauntings of the Wild West town that was the setting of the shootout at the OK Corral — famous for tales about Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, haunted brothels likes the Birdcage, and paranormal activity in mines — and is said to be the town too to…

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California Cults: The Great Eleven 23:22

4M ago23:22

23:22

When the LAPD investigate Mary Otis Blackburn and her cult for embezzlement they stumble upon a sacrificial burial site underneath the floorboards of a Venice Beach cottage.

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Alien ‘Conquest’ with Norm Coyne 28:31

4M ago28:31

28:31

Producer Norm Coyne, founding partner of the Northern FanCon pop culture event, joins the show to discuss his comedic alien invasion-meets-comic con short film ‘Conquest’ — now being adapted into a feature film. Conquest is the result of a mentorship program with Northern FanCon. For the past few years now, FanCon has received support from the film…

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Jesse Eisenberg and 'Sasquatch Sunset' 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

'Sasquatch Sunset' stars Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, and Nathan Zellner — who co-directed with brother and writer David Zellner — join the show to discuss this weird, absurd, surprisingly moving and beautiful film about a family of Sasquatches trying to survive the year in a changing world. And since they filmed the production in Bigfo…

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Debra Wilson and Brad & Barry Klinge Talk 'Ominous' 1:19:13

5M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Longtime paranormal investigators Brad & Barry Klinge (TV's Ghost Lab, and Everyday Paranormal) team with actor/comedian Debra Wilson (MADtv, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Rick & Morty) to launch a new story-driven podcast based on the Klinge's real-life experience hosted by Wilson. A full audio production, Ominous draws you into each episode and e…

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Patton Oswalt, Scott Hepburn Talk 'Minor Threats' Comic 57:31

5M ago57:31

57:31

Writer Patton Oswalt and artist Scott Hepburn join host Aaron Sagers to talk the major comic Minor Threats. In a world of superheroes, sometimes the minor league villains can become queens. And the benchwarmer heroes can become legends. Created by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum and artist Scott Hepburn, and published by Dark Horse Comics, Minor Threats…

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Director Gil Kenan 38:34

5M ago38:34

38:34

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Writer/Director Gil Kenan talks getting Bill Murray back (again) as Venkman, new ghost rules of Ghostbusters, the real lore of villain Garraka discovered in the British Museum, the evolution into a family franchise, and where the ghostbustin' story is headed with writing partner/producer Jason Reitman. PLUS: He shares a …

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Sydney Sweeney Talks Immaculate 20:20

5M ago20:20

20:20

Actress and producer Sydney Sweeney joins the show at SXSW to talk her religious horror film Immaculate, alongside castmates Simona Tabasco, Benedetta Porcaroli, Álvaro Morte & director Michael Mohan. Sweeney talks about how the film fits within the genre as an evil sibling to Rosemary’s Baby & The Omen, and she shares what scares her! Immaculate s…

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California - Synanon and Attack Therapy 1:11:54

5M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

We continue our journey across the states and return to the state that started it all for us - California! So many stories to choose from! We choose to focus on Synanon, the rehabilitation center that started with good intentions but then quickly turned into a violent and dangerous cult.

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Dave Schrader's Theater of the Mind 1:10:40

5M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Have you encountered The Bloody Bones Man? Or had run-ins with black-eyed Children, aliens, timeslip entities, or plain old ghosts? Well, in his new book Theater of the Mind: Tales from the Darkness, paranormal radio and TV host Dave Schrader compiles some of his favorite true-story accounts of the strange and unusual from more than 20 years in the…

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Muskegon Michigan's UFO 30 Years Later 1:30:49

6M ago1:30:49

1:30:49

A mass UFO sighting took place in Muskegon Michigan 30 years ago, and the mystery remains. This episode we talk to a key witness of the event. On March 8, 1994, more than 300 people across 42 counties of Michigan — and as far away as 200 Miles — saw strange lights above Lake Michigan for a period of several hours. Along with police officers, docume…

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Arkansas - The Eureka Springs Hospital & Spa 30:44

6M ago30:44

30:44

Bizarros! Welcome back! This week Jess continues the journey across the states and hittig: Arkansas! How did a medical fraudster create one of the most haunted hotels in North America? Find out the absolute bonkers backstory to The Eureka Springs Hospital and Spa.

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The Salt People & Listener Stories 18:53

6M ago18:53

18:53

Are there strange beings out there who look like humans, but don't quite fit in? And if so, why might they be at an old-timey saloon in Wyoming? In this mini-episode, we read a couple listener submitted stories of the strange and unusual — including a tale about "Salt People," and a Civil War Ghost. _________________________________________________…

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Creepy Cars at Reno's National Automobile Museum 39:59

6M ago39:59

39:59

In a bit of a slight departure from the paranormal, this week Aaron takes a drive through history (thanks to the support of the Reno-Tahoe Territory). Phil MacDougall, president of the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada, joins the show to discuss the landmark's 240 cars, their history, and some of the spooky stories connected to them. From …

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Shook! A Black Horror Anthology 1:04:46

7M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

In the new Dark Horse Comic — in partnership with Second Sight Publishing — Shook! A Black Horror Anthology assembles a "dream team" of Black horror writers and comic creators in a comic trade paperback, available Jan. 31. The book combines zombies, comic book heroes, folk horror, and more in a scary, gory, creepy, and fund comic collection. This w…

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The X-Files Fan Retrospective 56:51

7M ago56:51

56:51

For 30 years, The X-Files has made us want to believe the truth is out there, and now, two superfans-turned-filmmakers have assembled David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Chris Carter and 100 interviews with the cast, crew, and fellow fans to tell a story about the impact of the iconic sci-fi series with The X-Files Fan Retrospective. The X-Files Fan …

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Victorian Spiritualism with Steele Alexandra Douris 1:22:33

7M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Who were the Victorians, why were they so fascinated with the paranormal, and how are they continuing to influence our notions of the unexplained? Séances, paranormal investigations, fortune telling, and other spiritualist practices helped define the Victorian era and continue to shape our world today. In the time of Jack the Ripper, A Christmas Ca…

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Arizona - The Pied Piper of Tucson Murders 1:22:22

7M ago1:22:22

1:22:22

HAPPY NEW YEAR BIZARROS!! Welcome to the first episode of 2024, AND WHAT AN EPISODE IT IS! Jess and Aristotle catch up a bit at the top before diving into one of the strangest murder stories we've ever heard in all our time of making this show! Be warned, the details are gruesome and maybe triggering. Enjoy!…

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Destroy All Neighbors: Alex Winter & Jonah Ray Rodrigues 44:49

7M ago44:49

44:49

In the new film Destroy All Neighbors, starring Alex Winter (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure) and Jonah Ray Rodrigues (Mystery Science Theater 3000), a self-absorbed prog-rock musician runs afoul of his new neighbor which leads to a lot of undead corpses and becomes a "twisted splatter-comedy about a deranged journey of self-discovery." Directed b…

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Listener Stories: Creepy Phantom Kids & Blue Lights in the Sky 33:58

7M ago33:58

33:58

We are back for a new season, and for a new year. To kick off 2024, Aaron Sagers reads some listener submitted tales he has been gathering. Although purely unintentional, this randomly selected collection of stories has a theme of creepy kids, as well as some strange lights in the sky. Listen in, and share what you think about these encounters. And…

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Alaska - How The FBI May Have Assassinated Two Government Officials in Alaska's Bermuda Triangle. 32:25

8M ago32:25

32:25

Bizarros!! Jess is back with the journey through the spooky states, next up... ALASKA! HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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Krampus & Christmas Creatures with Jeff Belanger 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Seasons Greetings, or rather Season’s Screamings because today we’re talking about the ghouls, monsters, and creepy creatures of Christmas covered in the new book The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus an other Yuletide Monsters, by Jeff Belanger. According to the book synopsis: "Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the…

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The Exorcist at 50 & Demonic Belief 1:13:52

8M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Authors Joseph Laycock and Eric Harrelson discuss with host Aaron Sagers their new book The Exorcist Effect: Horror, Religion, and Demonic Belief on the 50th anniversary of the iconic film that changed the horror genre, and impacted belief in demons and possession. On Dec. 26, 1973, The Exorcist — directed by William Friedkin, based on the book by …

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Live at Ethereal Horror Fest: Horror vs Real Paranormal 1:33:00

9M ago1:33:00

1:33:00

Talking Strange records Live at the Ethereal Horror Fest in Austin, Texas, to ask the question, “How has horror influenced paranormal beliefs, and how has the paranormal changed horror?” What role has The Exorcist played in reshaping beliefs and the genre? what films have forced people to stretch theories? And how does paranormal reality-TV fit in …

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We Are Not Alone: A History of UFOs 50:58

9M ago50:58

50:58

Author Marc Hartzman joins the show to discuss his new book We Are Not Alone: A History of UFOs and Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears, and Fantasies. Marc Hartzman is “one of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre” (ABCNews.com) and is the author of several books, including The Big Book of Mars (Quirk, 2020) and Chasing Ghosts (Quirk, 2021). …

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A for Alabama 1:05:26

9M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Today, Jess begins her journey of exploring the weird and spooky across the United States, state by state! Starting with the dead children's playground in Alabama!

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