I talk about things that make me happy! Books and movies (mainly horror, fantasy and sci-fi), wrestling, gaming, heavy metal and more. Plus, anything else that catches my interest. I keep it laid-back and prefer to focus on the positive side of things.
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All Good Things is a podcast that was born from former CNN Headline News Anchor Lynn Smith's IG Live series. It is content to educate, inspire and leave you moving in a positive direction. "I believe everyone has an inspiring story to tell and my goal is to help others discover their story as a superpower and unleash it to evoke impact." -Lynn Smith AGT guests each have a compelling story to tell and those stories inspire listeners to tap into ways they can live a better life and in turn evo ...
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Interview with Jed Shaffer, the host of the First Gen Gamers podcast, and we're talking all about wrestling! Jed is a former writer for https://www.wrestlecrap.com/ and we discuss memorable moments in WrestleCrap history. We also discuss our favorite wrestlers and thoughts on the Montreal Screwjob, and how it's not always easy to be a fan of the WW…
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Spirits, Aliens and a Transformative Journey
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JoAnn Fawcett is the author of Midlife Magic and The prince Was Wrong. In this conversation she shares her experiences with ghosts, aliens, and her passion for connecting with otherworldly beings. She recounts encounters with friendly ghosts in English forts and manor houses, as well as her interactions with various alien species. JoAnn discusses t…
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Holly Cooper is an independent comic creator who writes and illustrates her own comics. She joins me to talk about her series, Restoring the Fourth Guardian, a classic fantasy adventure about underdogs rising up. The story follows two farm boys who meet a dragonfolk on the run from the bad guys. This causes their lives to spiral into chaos and lead…
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Bob LeMent is a co-host of the Static Radio podcast, which has been going strong for 25 years! Bob shares some stories and insight from his time in podcasting, and then things take a turn to the paranormal. Bob shares his experiences with UFO's, shadow people and other strange entities. We wrap up by finding out what his favorite fantasy movies are…
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Interview with Michelle DiFilippo, the creator of 1106 Design, a self-publishing company. Michelle emphasizes the importance of self-publishing the right way and working with professionals to produce a quality book. She offers a full range of services, including editing, cover design, interior design, and ebook formatting. Michelle also discusses t…
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In this conversation, fantasy author Don Bishop, who writes as T.S. Pedramon, discusses his writing journey and his fantasy novel series, Nightshade Unicorn. He shares how he started writing and the inspiration behind his books. Don talks about the world-building process and the different elements he considers when creating a fantasy world. We also…
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In this episode, Liz Shuler, a transformational coach, yoga therapist, and Reiki master (and geek!), discusses her work in psychedelic integration coaching and the benefits of holistic approaches to mental and physical health. She explains how psychedelics can be used therapeutically and the importance of preparation and integration in the process.…
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Clark Lewis, also known as the Rogue Showman, is a multi-talented performer who specializes in juggling and sword swallowing. His performances are full of rock music and jaw-dropping stunts that will leave you amazed! Clark's love for learning skill-based tricks turned into a career that brings happiness to people and he aims to create a genuine an…
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Cassandra DeAnn Van Curen shares her journey from a religiously abusive upbringing to a spontaneous spiritual awakening triggered by a solar eclipse. She discusses how her perception of religion has changed and how she found her path in metaphysical practices such as human design, Gene Keys, and reading the Akashic records. Reading the Akashic reco…
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Tom Cahue's interest in the paranormal was sparked by growing up in a household that watched shows such as X-files and Unsolved Mysteries. As he got older, he rekindled his interest and became more involved in the paranormal community. He started a UFOs over PA meetup group and a podcast to provide a platform for people to share their paranormal ex…
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Representation and Hope in a Sci-Fi Dystopia
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In this episode, I interview E.S. Argentum, one half of the author duo behind the sci-fi dystopian series Aces High, Joker's Wild. Along with co-author Olivia Wylie, they write under the pen name O.E. Tearmann. They discuss the origins of their pen name, the inspiration behind the series, and the importance of representation in their books. E.S. sh…
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Interview with Ali Khamseh, of AK88 Studios! A focus on Hammer Studios horror films. Ali, an amateur filmmaker and horror enthusiast, shares his love for old-fashioned horror and the atmosphere of Hammer movies. We also discuss the popularity of horror movies in Iran and the appeal of vampire movies. Ali mentions his favorite Hammer films, includin…
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Flobo Boyce has done it all: Author, podcaster, comedian, e-sports caster and more. In this conversation, I talk with Flobo about our love for professional wrestling, favorite storylines, and the evolution of the industry. We also touch on the importance of women's wrestling and the advancements made in recent years. Flobo also shares his journey a…
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Interview with author Judith Starkston focused on her historical fantasy series, the Tesha series, and specifically the fourth book, The Flights of Treason. Starkston discussed the challenges of marketing a niche genre like Hittite fantasy and the interest in the historical figure Puduhepa (Tesha), who is a marquee character in Turkey. She also sha…
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In this episode, I interview Park and Barb from Wicker Man Studios, a married couple and collaborative writers known for their relationship dramas in spooky worlds. They discuss their journey from meeting through a shared love of comics to co-authoring various works including novels and graphic novels. Highlights include their process of writing to…
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Episode 50! I share my thoughts on some horror movies from the 1980s, including 'The Prince of Darkness' by John Carpenter, 'Maniac Cop' starring Bruce Campbell and Tom Atkins, 'Hell Night' featuring Linda Blair, and 'Night of the Demons'. I'd love to hear your thought on these movies as well!Where to find me:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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Fantasy author J. Edwards Holt joins me to talk about his latest release, The Crossing: A Wayfarer's Chronicles, as well as some of his other works. We also chat about comics and having a preference for villains, plus the work that he does in the community. Learn more about J and his work:https://www.jedwardsholt.com/Where to find me:https://podcas…
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Echoes from the Grave: Secret Agents of Rock
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I interview Jay Watson, co-author of a book that explores the intriguing idea of deceased rock stars faking their deaths to become secret agents saving the world. Jay shares the creative process behind the book, including how he and co-author Kyle Wiltshire were inspired by the concept of alternative historical events and their shared love for film…
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A conversation with Sam Mitchell, creator of Autism Rocks and Rolls podcast, delving into Sam's journey with autism, passion for wrestling, and work in destigmatizing autism. Explore Sam's podcast growth, wrestling adventures, musical endeavors, and broadcasting aspirations. The script further ventures into wrestling storylines, favorite wrestlers,…
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Interview with author M. Ryan, who discusses her journey from hairstyling school to writing, her young adult fantasy books, writing process, inspirations, and future projects. She talks about her current books, 'The Monster Hunter' and 'The Court of Monsters', and teases her upcoming series. M. Ryan emphasizes the importance of reading and shares i…
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In this episode of A Happy Moment, I interview special guest Guy Morris, delving into his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a multi-talented author, songwriter, and technological innovator. Morris shares his early aspirations, struggles with homelessness and survival. We spend a lot of time exploring his novel, The Curse of Cortes, his …
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In this episode of A Happy Moment, I chat with master story work coach Dave Robinson to discuss the transformative power of story work in improving well-being. Dave shares his journey from a history teacher and strength and conditioning coach to discovering story work after a life-changing encounter with a spider bite. He explains story work as a p…
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In this episode of A Happy Moment, I interview horror author Shannon Lawrence, who discusses her debut novel 'Myth Stalker: Wendigo Nights', her journey as a writer, her interests in horror and fantasy genres since childhood, and insights into creating horror stories. Shannon shares her experiences with published short stories and her transition to…
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Homestead: Werewolves and Native Americans in the Wild West
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Dirk Manning is the writer/creator of 20+ graphic novels ranging from horror to professional wrestling. In this episode, he joins me to talk about his latest project, Homestead, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. It's a story of settlers at odds with Native Americans in 1868, with each side seeking to protect their loves ones and …
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In this episode of A Happy Moment, I talk with special guest John Court, known as JokersRiseHD on Twitch, about his experience as a Twitch streamer, his journey in gaming and his preference for RPGs. John shares his insights on Twitch streaming, the challenge of increasing engagement, and the balance of streaming with personal life. The conversatio…
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In this episode, I interview fantasy author J.V. Hilliard, who shares his journey from being a busy entrepreneur to becoming a 'COVID author' during the pandemic lockdowns. Hilliard discusses the unforeseen transition of his debut fantasy novel into a series, now poised to release its fourth installment. He dives into his writing process, the evolu…
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I'm joined by TTRPG creator Kyle Decker, as we discuss his experience with tabletop gaming and the creation of the Under the Neighborhood role playing game. He shares insights on character creation, gameplay mechanics, and the influence of cartoons on the game's design. Kyle also talks about his Quest Friends actual play podcast. Where to find Kyle…
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This episode serves as an introduction to the world's largest basketball simulation game - BuzzerBeater! I'm joined by special guest Tyler, from the Bubbles BuzzerBeater YouTube channel. We do a general overview of the game and discuss what new players can expect, as well as the state of the game. BuzzerBeater and Tyler's YouTube channel: https://w…
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Chakra Wonders is an organization dedicated to helping people raise their spiritual vibration and becoming the best versions of themselves. In this episode, I'm joined by founder Dexter Morton as we discuss topics such as: What exactly is a chakra and how does it affect us, spirituality and electromagnetic energy, the existence of spirits, angels a…
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From writing and editing, to directing and acting - Jack Bowman and Kenton Hall have done it all. Last year, they set their sights on a silent horror film from 1927 that was destroyed in a vault fire - London After Midnight, starring the legendary Lon Chaney. Jack and Kenton, along with fellow writer Lance Roger Axt, have breathed new life into thi…
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Fortean investigator and host of On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird, Ashley Hilt, makes her second appearance on the show. We discuss the squonk, the Beast of Bray Road and other creatures, as well as our experiences at cryptid conventions, UFO's and more. Check out On Wednesdays, We Talk Weird and interact with Ashley! Ashley Hilt | Instagram, Facebook …
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Preparing for A Happy Moment relaunch and YouTube channel! A Happy Moment Podcast - YouTube
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This is the final episode of A Happy Moment. I just wanted to say thank you to everybody and talk about my future plans.
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Guest Appearance on We Couldn't Think of a Podcast Name
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I join Garrett, Louis and Nano on their podcast, We Couldn't Think of a Podcast Name, to chat about the differences between older and newer horror movies, our favorites, the worst ones and the most influential, and more! This was a special episode because Garrett is my cousin, and we don't get to see each other very often. It was a lot of fun and I…
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Gamer. Voice actor. Illustrator. Musician. Mel is all these things, and more. Above all else though, she's a really cool person and I hope you'll join me in getting to know her! Twitter: @Mel_of_Agrimoor
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Inspired by my recent cryptid episode with Ashley Hilt, I decided to take a look at the 1957 movie The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas. It's an excellent offering from Hammer studios!
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Ashley is the co-host of the On Wednesday's, We Talk Weird podcast and a Fortean investigator who researches cryptids, UFO's and other forms of High Strangeness. She joins me to chat about Big Foot, Mothman, Mongolian death worms, aliens and other weird things! Ashley Hilt | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree…
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Dragonlance: Dragons of Deceit with Amy & Turbo
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Amy from Fantasy Fiction Fanatics & Turbo join me to discuss the newest Dragonlance book: Dragons of Deceit by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman! *Spoiler Warning* This episode contains spoilers! Nothing in the book is off-limits. If you haven't read the book but plan on it, I don't recommend listening. For a non-spoiler review, please visit Amy's Yo…
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Wrestling fan Italy makes his second appearance on the show! We discuss the results of Stardom's 5 Star GP, the current tag league, Syuri vs. Guilia and the women's IWGP championship. Apologies for the volume fluctuating in a few areas.
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Review of the board game Hunters of the Lost Creatures! Note: My explanation of the Cat-a-pult and Turnado cards got chopped off. The Cat-a-pult lets you eliminate any card from any open park, and the Turnado lets you swap any two creatures so long as they are in open parks.
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Halloween Ends Review with Tina the Librarian (Spoiler Alert!)
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My very first guest on the show, Tina the Librarian, is back! She's here to help me review the latest horror movie in the Halloween franchise, Halloween Ends! Warning: This episode contains full spoilers. If you plan on watching the movie, I don't recommend listening!
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Beware the unknown! Review of Josh Malerman's debut novel, Bird Box! A horror novel full of tension that will have you eagerly flipping through the pages to find out what happens next!
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Interview with Dre from the Ta2squid podcast! Fun times talking about wrestling and horror movies! I get Dre's opinion on one of my least favorite angles from the Attitude Era, plus we also talk about some current events in wrestling. And of course, we have to spend time on horror movies. Find out a few of Dre's favorites and hear his predictions f…
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Interview with video game content creator, Bazgrim! We talk about old school MMORPG's, then spend the second half of the episode discussing the highly anticipated, upcoming MMO Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen!
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Book review for The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu. This is an action-packed fantasy novel in a Chinese-inspired setting. Highly recommended, especially for those looking for something a little different in the fantasy genre.
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Interview with Tim McCarthy, host of the 20Timinutes podcast that focuses on mental health with humor, insight and personal stories. We talk a lot about wrestling, and also his podcast, favorite Halloween movies and his time as a game show contestant.
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Interview with the band Lesbian Bed Death. If you're into horror, rock, metal, punk or goth music, then this is the band for you! We discuss their music, new music video, upcoming tour, favorite horror movies and hobbies. Lesbian Bed Death: About (lesbianbeddeathband.blogspot.com)FacebookOfficial Lesbian Bed Death (@lesbianbeddeath) • Instagram pho…
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Joe is an author of dark fantasy, epic poetry and non-fiction work, as well as an editor. We discuss the elements of writing and which ones are the most important. We talk about his most recent releases, including his book to help people unlock their creative potential, The Divine. Joe also shares some reading recommendations and a few other talent…
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A review of the dark fiction anthology, Blood Bank! Also some exciting news about a future episode!By Dan Markowski
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Talking wrestling and previewing Stardom's 5 Star GP with guest, Italy!By Dan Markowski
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