Best Danny Schafer Podcasts (2024)

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Strange Friends: Greg Lawson 1:23:35

2h ago1:23:35

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

2h ago26:32

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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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S6 Ep4: #67 Graphic Novels, Monsters & Curiosity with John Harris Dunning (Writer) 38:20

7h ago38:20

38:20

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES. In this episode, Garrick sits down with John Harris Dunning, the brilliant mind behind graphic novels like "Salem Brownstone," "Tumult," and the newly released "Summer Shadows" from Dark Horse Comics. John shares his journey from aspiring writer to acclaimed graphic novelist, offering a glimpse into the cr…

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Supernatural Yoga Horror 'Mind Body Spirit' 56:56

41m ago56:56

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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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Strange Friends: Jessica Chobot 1:20:15

22m 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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Strange Friends: Joshua Dairen 1:24:59

25m 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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S6 Ep3: #66 Questionology! with Warren Berger (Questionologist, Author, Speaker) 41:18

14d ago41:18

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Join us as we explore the art of questioning with Warren Berger, a questionologist, author, and speaker. Warren shares his career journey and insights from his twelve books, including "A More Beautiful Question." He discusses how to foster a culture of enquiry within organizations, the five enemies of effective questioning, and how to overcome them…

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‘Oddity’ Director Damian McCarthy 38:50

16d ago38:50

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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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Lumina with Writer/Director Gino McKoy 22:16

1d ago22:16

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

10d 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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S6 Ep2: #65 Improvisation, Storytelling & Surprise - two of the great improv teachers at Stanford University (Professor, Stanford University) 48:24

28d ago48:24

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Unlock the secrets of improvisation and transform your communication, creativity, and confidence! Join us as we chat with Lisa Rowland and Dan Milton-Klein, two improv experts from Stanford University. Lisa shares her journey from scripted theater to global improv performer and workshop designer. Dan reveals insights from over 20 years of teaching …

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Danny Robins Talks 'Uncanny' 51:01

1M ago51:01

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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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1: #64 Diversity - An incredible story and living with the awkward question with David E. Carney (Globally-Recognized Management Consultant) 44:09

1M ago44:09

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Carney, a business transformation leader with over 30 years of experience advising Fortune 500 executives. David shares his journey, including the challenges of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in the US Navy when it was illegal to be openly gay. Discover how curiosity has driven his success and …

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Mitch Horowitz's Alien Encounters 55:37

1M ago55:37

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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

29d 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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Karen Gillan Talks ‘Late Bloomers’ & ‘Oculus’ 26:13

1M ago26:13

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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

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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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S5 Ep12: #63 Unlocking the Potential of AI with Jaeden Schafer (CEO & Co-Founder, AI Box) 47:30

3M ago47:30

47:30

Join hosts Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, and Garrick Jones as they dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Jaeden Schafer, the visionary behind the top AI podcasts, "AI Chat," "AI Applied," and "AI Hustle," collectively boasting over 2 million annual listens. In this episode, discover the origins of Jaeden's passion for AI and the journey…

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Dave Foley's Talks UFOs 52:41

3M ago52:41

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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

3M ago43:19

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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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Alien ‘Conquest’ with Norm Coyne 28:31

3M ago28:31

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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

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'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

4M 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

4M ago57:31

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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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S5 Ep11: #62 Work 3.0 with India's Greatest Globalist (Abhijit Bhaduri, Advisor Talent Strategy) 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

In this insightful podcast episode, we're joined by Abhijit Bhaduri, a seasoned talent management advisor and former General Manager Global L&D manager for Microsoft. With a remarkable career trajectory marked by accolades such as being named the No. 1 HR Influencer by the Society for Human Resource Management and authoring bestselling books like "…

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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

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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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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

5M ago1:30:49

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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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The Salt People & Listener Stories 18:53

6M ago18:53

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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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S5 Ep10: #61 Curious About Unlocking Your Genius with Lisa Danels (Executive Director, Human Edge) 43:37

6M ago43:37

43:37

In this podcast episode, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown and Garrick Jones speak to Lisa Danels, author of "The Human Edge Advantage" and Executive Director of Human Edge in an insightful episode where we explore leadership mastery. Lisa discusses integrating head, heart, and gut in leadership, emphasizing curiosity, self-awareness, and personal power. …

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

6M ago39:59

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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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S5 Ep9: #60 Don't Be Afraid Of Feelings with Noga Arikha (Author, Philosopher, Historian of Ideas) 45:39

6M ago45:39

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In this podcast episode, we delve into the captivating world of Noga Arikha, a philosopher, historian of ideas, and science humanist. She takes us on a journey from her childhood in Paris to her experiences working with neuropsychiatric patients and her current endeavor—writing a biography of anthropologist Franz Boas for the Yale University Press,…

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Shook! A Black Horror Anthology 1:04:46

6M 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

6M ago56:51

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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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S5 Ep8: #59 Curious About Making The World Work with Amy Edmondson (Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School) 42:40

7M ago42:40

42:40

In this podcast episode, Amy Edmondson, the top-ranked Thinkers50 management thinker and Novartis Professor at Harvard Business School, takes us on a journey through the dynamic intersection of curiosity, leadership and the digital era. Renowned for her seven books and over 60 scholarly papers, Edmondson discusses the crucial link between curiosity…

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

7M ago44:49

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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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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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S5 Ep7: #58 Seeing around Corners & the 10X shift with Rita McGrath (Professor, Columbia Business School) 40:48

8M ago40:48

40:48

Join the hosts of The Curious Advantage as they dive into the world of innovation and growth with the incredible Rita McGrath. Rita, a seasoned author, speaker, and Professor at Columbia Business School, shares her journey from CEO to academia, unveiling insights from her latest book, Seeing Around Corners. In this episode, Rita unpacks the concept…

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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

8M ago1:33:00

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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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S5 Ep6: #57 Beyond Blockchain - Open Badges, We are Open, Coops, Voodoo Categorization & the Future of Work with Doug Belshaw & Laura Hilliger (Co-Founders, We Are Open Co-op) 56:11

9M ago56:11

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Some of us maybe living in a version of the future now. Doug Belshaw and Laura Hilliger from “We are Open”, a cooperative structure that supports multi-dimensional non-corporate organisations, know what it takes to make a very different way of working work. We caught up with them to explore there ways of doing things, it spans the globe and is base…

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Kinross UFO Incident at 70: Mystery & Legacy 1:05:06

9M ago1:05:06

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On Nov. 23, 1953, an Air Force jet was scrambled from Kinross air base in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to intercept an unknown object in restricted airspace over the Great Lakes, and near the Canadian Border. After a dogged pursuit, the jet containing Airmen Felix Moncla and Robert L. Wilson disappeared. And what ensued was a brief search yielding no…

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S5 Ep5: #56 Exprovement - Exponential Improvement through Converging Parallels with Hersh Haladker (Founder, Instillmotion) 27:26

9M ago27:26

27:26

In this episode, Garrick Jones dives into the world of innovation with Hersh Haladker, founder of InstillMotion, a company that helps businesses achieve Exprovement, the convergence of ideas solving unique business challenges. Hersh, co-author of Exprovement: Unleashing Innovation Across Industries shares insights into his innovation journey, discu…

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'Paranormal Bigfoot' & Cloaking Cryptid 1:08:51

9M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

What is Bigfoot? An ape man? A relic hominid and bipedal cryptic? Is it an interdimensional being? An elemental that can cloak? Or something else? In this Talking Strange episode, host Aaron Sagers talks to filmmakers Tobe Johnson and Brett Eichenberger about their new film A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot. In the documentar — which features n…

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Joe Bob Briggs & The Last Drive-In 47:43

9M ago47:43

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Joe Bob Briggs is the lovable, irascible redneck host of Shudder's The Last Drive-In where the drive-in movie expert shows eclectic horror movie double features, expounding upon their merits, histories and significance to genre cinema, along with Darcy the Mail Girl. Joe Bob aka John Bloom joined Talking Strange to chat about his love of horror, as…

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