Best Alan Cassidy Podcasts (2025)

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62: Experimental Philosophy: Testing the Limits of Wisdom and Knowledge (with Edouard Machery) 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

What happens when philosophers start running experiments? Edouard Machery joins Igor and Charles to explain the principles of experimental philosophy, the surprising geography of wisdom, and why we should be skeptical about trusting science too much. Igor digs into what's universal vs what's local about how we think, Edouard explains why bad habits…

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61: Beyond Bias: Group Identity, Wisdom, and the Climate Crisis (with Leaf Van Boven and David Sherman) 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Can our political identities get in the way of wise action, even on existential issues like climate change? Leaf Van Boven and David Sherman join Igor and Charles to unpack how we perceive environmental policy through the lenses of group identity and social norms, revealing how misperceptions fuel inaction. Igor considers how group beliefs can over…

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KING-ESQUE HORROR with NAT CASSIDY 1:32:30

3M ago1:32:30

1:32:30

Nat Cassidy joins the show to talk about THE KING! What do we mean when we describe something as "King-Esque" horror, is Salem's Lot a good example of this? And why didn't the HBO Salem's Lot movie feel like it was effective? We then inject a healthy does of Nat Cassidy's Nestlings to the conversation, exploring vampires, organic settings, and much…

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60: Wisdom, Love, and the Lexical Fallacy (with Alan Fiske) 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Why do we have such a hard time figuring out what we’re feeling? Alan Fiske joins Igor and Charles to unravel the mystery of emotions, revealing why your gut feeling might not be as clear-cut as you think. Drawing from his research into Kama Muta—a heartwarming rush of connection—and his critiques of how we label emotions, Alan sheds light on why m…

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59: Shaping Reality and Relationships: The Science of Connection and Expectation (with David Robson) 49:40

4M ago49:40

49:40

Can our expectations about ourselves and others reshape our lives? Science writer David Robson returns to explore how our expectations don’t just change personal outcomes—they influence how we connect with others. Drawing from his books The Laws of Connection and The Expectation Effect, David reveals the hidden psychology behind social interactions…

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The Joe Canning Special | The Square Ball Season Finale 1:14:28

4M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Joe Canning was the guest for the season finale of The Square Ball powered by William Hill. One of the greatest hurlers of his generation, Joe outlines his pathway to success and the relentless drive to win which powered his illustrious career. Since making his senior club debut aged 15 back in 2004, he won four All-Ireland titles at inter-county l…

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Niall Morgan: Tyrone highs and lows, the drive for success and future of goalkeeping | The Square Ball Ep14 1:27:48

5M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Our guest this week is one of the leading goalkeepers in the GAA, an All-Ireland winner and an All-Star, it's Tyrone's Niall Morgan. Niall joined Dave and Conor in studio this week to discuss his illustrious GAA career, as well as the recent departure of Tyrone joint managers Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan, his constant desire to improve, the famou…

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The GAA World According To Joe Brolly | The Square Ball Ep 13 1:10:17

5M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Does this week's guest need any introduction? Probably not, but we'll give one anyway. Former Derry footballer Joe Brolly is our guest on The Square Ball this week and to say we touched on many different topics would be an understatement. In typical Brolly fashion the conversation flowed from one topic to the next and the result is an incredible ho…

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Cork legend Patrick Horgan on dealing with obsession and why he’s not retiring just yet | The Square Ball Ep 12 58:30

5M ago58:30

58:30

When you think of Cork hurling, the name Patrick Horgan won't be far from the first thing entering your mind. We were honoured to be joined in studio by one of Cork's most famous sons to discuss his extraordinary career - which isn't done yet! - and his obsession with the game of hurling, his fascination with the NFL and a lot more. It's an excelle…

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An incredible interview with the great Kevin Cassidy | The Square Ball Ep11 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair's Kevin Cassidy is our guest in studio this week on The Square Ball and this episode dives deep into his remarkable career and story. The chat touches on Kevin's childhood, from offers of a trial with Celtic to moving to Donegal as a young fella and not being able to speak a word of Irish. We also talk about his gaelic fo…

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Shane Dowling: Tasting success, injuries, filling in metrifit and being born in the wrong era | Square Ball Ep10 57:12

6M ago57:12

57:12

In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by former Limerick hurler, Shane Dowling. Shane joined Lee and Dave in studio to talk about his career with Limerick including that incredible u21 game against Cork, dealing with injuries, filling in apps for training, being born in the wrong era and breaking the narrative that…

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All-Ireland Football Final preview with Kevin Cassidy | The Square Ball Ep9 48:47

6M ago48:47

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It's the biggest week in the Gaelic Football calendar and that requires a big character for the show. This week in our All-Ireland Final preview, Lee and Dave are joined by Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair star, Kevin Cassidy. What way will the showdown between Armagh and Galway go on Sunday? Well, the lads had some things to say on the matter... The Squ…

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HORROR'S WEIRD EXPERIMENTS w/ JOSH MILLICAN 56:18

6M ago56:18

56:18

Josh Millican joins the podcast to talk about Weird Science in Horror, including his new book, TELEPORTASM, along with the movies THE FLY and JOHN DIES AT THE END. Grab some soy sauce, a notebook to keep track of all of Josh's movie recommendations, and enjoy as we take a wild little trip together.By William Sterling

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All-Ireland Hurling Final preview with Shane Dowling and Alan Cadogan | The Square Ball Ep8 49:35

6M ago49:35

49:35

It's All-Ireland Final week and we're set for an incredible showdown between Cork and Clare this weekend. Lee and Dave are joined in studio to discuss what could be a game for the ages by hurling gurus Shane Dowling and Alan Cadogan. Does dethroning Limerick make Cork heavy favourites? How will Clare deal with space in front of their full-back line…

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Podge Collins: Accidental retirement, early success and life as a dual player in the modern game 1:22:39

6M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by Clare dual star Podge Collins. Podge joined Lee and Dave in studio to talk about his the craziness of winning two All Ireland titles in 2013, Clare's subsequent underachievement, playing intercounty football and hurling matches on consecutive days, life under Davy Fitz, coac…

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SCARY FRIENDS SCARING FRIENDS w/ JOSH MALERMAN and ROSS JEFFERY 1:04:51

7M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Josh Malerman and Ross Jeffery join the show to talk about their newest books, INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE, and I DIED TOO, BUT THEY HAVENT BURIED ME YET, as well as the collaborative, almost serialized way that they wrote the books together. We dig into the importance of writing partners, friendships in the horror community, and some of the ways th…

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Conor McManus on his incredible career, retirement and greatest moments | The Square Ball Ep6 1:15:55

7M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

We were in the presence of footballing royalty in The Square Ball studios this week as Lee and Dave were joined by Monaghan's greatest ever footballer, Conor McManus. After unapologetically fanboying Conor for several minutes in studio, Lee and Dave dived deep into his career from bursting onto the scene at wing back to managing an injury at a youn…

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A life less ordinary: The incredible story of Ashling Thompson | The Square Ball Ep5 1:23:25

7M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by Cork camogie star Ashling Thompson. In an extraordinary interview Ashling opens up practically every element of her remarkable life. Nothing is off limits as Ashling speaks with searing honesty and openness about her relationship with her mother, who pushed her every step of…

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Pádraic Maher - Beating Kilkenny, never going back-to-back and coping with retirement 1:24:49

7M ago1:24:49

1:24:49

In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by three-time All Ireland winner and Tipperary legend, Pádraic Maher. Pádraic was in studio with Lee and David to his first All-Ireland victory with Tipperary, why that Tipp side never went back-to-back, avoiding a red card in the 2012 final, celebrating free kicks and the chil…

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MAD AXE SPECIAL w JOEY POWELL, CHLOE SPENCER, and WENDY DALRYMPLE 55:44

7M ago55:44

55:44

The head of Mad Axe Media joins the show to talk about some of Mad Axe's upcoming projects, including Readings From Cursed Room 301 and the Totally Freaked novella series, along with included authors Chloe Spencer and Wendy Dalrymple, with their featured storiesBy William Sterling

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Keith Higgins on Mayo's fear of winning, Dublin battles and his love of hurling | The Square Ball Ep3 1:27:40

7M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by Mayo legend and four-time All Star, Keith Higgins. Keith joined Lee and Dave in studio to talk about some of the biggest moments in his career filled with incredible highs and crushing lows, as well as his love of hurling and the joy he got playing it with his brother. In an…

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Seán Cavanagh’s darkest hour, social media abuse and the real Mickey Harte | The Square Ball Ep2 1:17:44

8M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by three-time All Ireland winner and former Footballer of the Year, Seán Cavanagh. No subject was off the table as Seán discussed the lows following his 2016 sending off against Mayo (5.10), his relationship with his father (18.45), the moment he wanted to quit GAA in 2005 (27.…

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Defeats, triumphs and dealing with regret | Lee Keegan and Darran O’Sullivan 1:09:00

8M ago1:09:00

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In our first episode of The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by four-time All Ireland winner Darran O'Sullivan. They discuss some of the epic Kerry v Mayo battles over the years, whether Darran feels he could have got more out of his career, growing up in London, having trials with QPR, being made Jack O'Connor's fall guy at Ker…

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BANNED BOOKS w/ VINCENT V CAVA 1:07:35

8M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Join host William Sterling and guest Vincent Vena Cava as we talk about Banned Books and the Shadows in the Stacks charity anthology, with a couple of Deadites mixed in for good measure.By William Sterling

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HORROR COMICS w/ BRANDON APPLEGATE 1:14:21

10M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Host William Sterling and co-host for the day, Trevor Williamson, from Sley House Lit Bits, sit down with Brandon Applegate, the owner of Hungry Shadow Press. We talk horror comics, with an eye especially on EC Comics and the Tales From The Crypt, and talk about the call for submissions for Hungry Shadow Press's upcoming Horror Comic anthology.…

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PIRATES w/ the DARKLIT SAILS CREW 1:09:15

10M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Hoist the sails. Weigh the anchors. It's time to set sail for our nightmares. This week, in a surprise drop episode, we're talking to the Darklit Sails crew about PIRATE HORROR! The kickstarter is running for this book series through April, 2024, and books will be releasing shortly after. Come show your support for the podcast and the books by clim…

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ALTERNATE REALITIES w/ NICO BELL & LARRY HINKLE 1:13:31

11M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Authors Nico Bell and Larry Hinkle join the podcast to talk about Alternate Reality-based stories in media, including their own works Static Screams and The Space Between!By William Sterling

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GROWING HORROR EVENTS w/ HAUNTFEST: ATHENS 53:58

12M ago53:58

53:58

The Hauntfest: Athens crew comes on the show again to talk about what it's like to manage and grow horror events. Everything from building haunted houses to event planning a spooky music festival. Come learn how to convince people to get creepy with you!By William Sterling

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KILLER VHS w/ Alan Lastufka 54:01

12M ago54:01

54:01

Shortwave Publishing's Alan Lastufka joins the podcast to talk about the KILLER VHS line of books, assembling "Goosebumps for Adults," running a small press, and his upcoming picture, THE FORT.By William Sterling

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Clay McLeod Chapman- Crafting Horror For Your Ear Holes 1:05:04

1y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Esteemed writer (or esteamy, if we go with his preferred phrasing) Clay McLeod Chapman joins the podcast to talk about his career and creating horror for your ear holes. From his incredible author readings to his audio drama Quiet Part Loud, Clay is a master of sending ear worms straight for your spine. Come have some fun with us!…

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58: The Social Robots are Coming! (with Kerstin Dautenhahn) 49:02

1y ago49:02

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Can we create wise robots? Kerstin Dautenhahn joins Igor and Charles to dive into the intriguing world of social robots, the finer points of “Robotiquette,” and the potential role such robots can play in supporting therapeutic treatments. Igor reflects on the limits of robot-based wisdom, Kerstin reveals the potential of Generative AI like ChatGPT …

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HORROR THERAPY w/ Preston Fassel and Chris Grosso 1:06:07

1y ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Preston Fassel and Chris Grosso join the podcast to talk about their book, Necessary Death. Necessary Death does a deep dive into some of our favorite horror franchises, and uses them as a launch point for developing self-help and self-improvement practices and horror as therapy.By William Sterling

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HALLOWEEN HORROR with JEFF C CARTER 1:28:25

1+ y ago1:28:25

1:28:25

Author and host of the We Bleed Orange and Black podcast joins Killer Mediums to talk about all things Candy, Skulls, and Candy Skulls with Halloween Horror! We talk about the roots of the holiday, Jeff's short story collection "We Bleed Orange And Black." and the deep cuts of the book Death by Halloween and the movie Hack-O-Lantern. Come get spook…

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HORROR COLLECTIONS 1:22:36

1+ y ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Robert P Ottone, Gordon B White, and Larry Hinkle come on the podcast to talk about some of their short stories, the process of assembling a horror collection, and CREEPSHOW. But of course we get off topic and also talk about creating atmosphere, writing in 2nd person, and what type of an underrated snack Robert really is.…

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57: The Epic Challenge of Knowing Thyself (with David Dunning) 1:03:02

1+ y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Can we ever really know ourselves, or are we destined to always make overly optimistic self-assessments? David Dunning joins Igor and Charles to discuss the Dunning-Kruger effect, the importance of asking the right questions, why arriving at an accurate view of ourselves is so challenging, and the implications for teaching, medicine, and even scien…

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HORROR WESTERNS w/ the HOT IRON & COLD BLOOD GANG 1:05:58

1+ y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Patrick McDonough, Briana Morgan, and Drew Huff join the podcast to talk about Horror Westerns, including their anthology HOT IRON AND COLD BLOOD, the movie BONE TOMAHAWK, and Brenna LaFaro's NOOSE. It's a rootin tootin good time until the bandits show up and murder the whole train. But we'll get to that...…

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56: Awe Reloaded (with Dacher Keltner) 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

50:08

Have we overlooked a major source of awe, right under our collective noses? Dacher Keltner returns to the On Wisdom studio to discuss his new book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life", the power of moral beauty, the desire for connection, and the importance of wandering. Igor suggest that awe can also entail …

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55: Wise of the Machines (with Sina Fazelpour) 1:04:20

1+ y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

How can we make AI wiser? And could AI make us wiser in return? Sina Fazelpour joins Igor and Charles to discuss the problem of bias in algorithms, how we might make machine learning systems more diverse, and the thorny challenge of alignment. Igor considers whether interacting with AIs might help us achieve higher levels of understanding, Sina sug…

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DONT GO IN THE WOODS with KATHERINE SILVA 1:11:50

1+ y ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Author Katherine Silva joins the podcast to talk all things spooky forests, including the inescapable FROM forest, the evil glinty things from the woods in ALAN WAKE, and the haunted purgatory forest of her series THE WILD OBLIVION. Come, chat with us as the trees slink ever nearer.By William Sterling

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REVENGE ARCS w/ CAT VOLEUR 1:30:25

1+ y ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Author Cat Voleur comes on the podcast to talk about Coralie Fargeat's REVENGE, Pascal Laugier's MARTYRS, and her upcoming novel REVENGE ARC. We dig into try/fail cycles, balancing the scales of an inciting incident with repercussions, writing non-traditionally structured narratives, and the blanket insanity of Martyrs. Link to Revenge Arc: https:/…

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COMING OF AGE HORROR w/ S.L. CONEY 59:09

1+ y ago59:09

59:09

S.L. Coney joins the podcast to talk about Coming of Age horror stories. Although the talk is centered around Shaw's upcoming book WILD SPACES and Stephen Graham Jones' MONGRELS, we depart for Stephen King's IT and THE BODY, Robert McCammon's BOYS LIFE, and Creation Myths in general throughout the episode. It's a lot of fun! And don't forget to gra…

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54: Emotions Are Not What You Think (with Lisa Feldman Barrett ) 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

49:04

What actually are “emotions” and how are they made? Lisa Feldman Barrett joins Igor and Charles to discuss what we’ve got right and what we’ve got completely wrong about the nature of our emotional lives. Igor grapples with the idea that red apples aren’t necessarily red, Lisa shares that anger doesn’t always look like anger, and Charles learns tha…

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Grief Horror w/ Ross Jeffery 1:23:19

1+ y ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Author Ross Jeffery joins the podcast to talk about Grief Horror. We hit on his new book, THE DEVIL'S POCKETBOOK, as well as former guest Laurel Hightower's CROSSROADS and Stephen King's PET SEMATARY. I want to say it's a good time, but the subject matter kind of kneecaps that line, doesn't it? But Ross is brilliant, and the deep dive into what mak…

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Urban Horror with Preston Fassel 1:11:56

1+ y ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Author Preston Fassel joins the podcast to talk about URBAN HORROR along with his book BEASTS OF 42nd STREET, the CANDYMAN movies, and KAIRO/PULSE/CIRCUIT/Whatever we're calling this gem of a movie. Just don't mistake it for the Kristen Bell version. Link to Beasts of 42nd Street: https://www.cemeterydance.com/beasts42nd-fassel…

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STARTING A HORROR FESTIVAL with ROSEANN HARPOLD 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

37:32

Roseann Harpold, from UGA, comes on the show to talk about what it takes to get an inaugural Horror Festival off the ground, and how growing up in a spooky positive household was fun. HauntFest, MAYhem is scheduled for May 13th in Athens, GA, so make sure to come support your terrifying friends if you're able!…

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53: Moral Reframing and The Science of Political Persuasion (with Robb Willer) 59:36

2y ago59:36

59:36

How can you persuade someone who disagrees with you on everything? In this episode, we discover the secrets of political persuasion with Robb Willer, a leading expert on political persuasion and moral reframing. Igor grills Robb on the ethics of activism in social science, Robb defends his mission to make a difference in the world, and Charles is a…

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Multicultural Horror w/ Leopoldo Gout and Ronaldo Katwaroo 1:14:53

2y ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Writer/Director/Producer/Sculptor/Everything Leopoldo Gout and nominee for the 2022 NGC Bocas Youth Writer Award Ronaldo Katwaroo join the podcast to talk about Multicultural Horrors. Why is it important to immerse yourself in other cultures? What goes wrong when people with shallow understandings of a culture try to appropriate it? What are some u…

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The Media Insider - Karis Hustad, News Editor at Courier Media 29:56

2y ago29:56

29:56

News Editor at Courier Media, Karis Hustad, discusses the inspiring small business stories they commission for the magazine and weekly newsletter. She shares the importance of authenticity, quality, and clearly explaining the 'why' behind pitching yourself to Courier. Karis explores some interesting trends like gen-z small business owners, the evol…

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Cults & A Thousand Other Things w/ Robert P. Ottone 1:16:08

2y ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Robert P. Ottone joins the podcast to talk about Cults, but we get blissfully derailed a thousand times and end up talking about teaching, peanut m&ms, Jeff Strand, and a bajillion other things on our way to THE VILE THING WE CREATED, ROSEMARY'S BABY, and SILENT HILL. Join us. Embrace the chaos. Link to The Vile Thing We Created: https://www.barnes…

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Indie Badasses with Janine Pipe 1:02:52

2y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Author, Director, Screenwriter, Jack of every single trade Janine Pipe joins the podcast to talk about Indie Filmmaking with a special emphasis on the TERRIFIER movies, THE OUTWATERS, her upcoming short film HER, and her upcoming feature-length FOOTSTEPS.By William Sterling

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