Best Jackson Mcleod Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 60: Christmas Evil with C. Robert Cargill 52:46

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It's Christmas time! C. Robert Cargill returns! Based on a brief conversation we had back during Fantastic Fest, Cargill was kind enough to stop by for the second time this year to talk Black Phone 2 spoilers and to unpack a fascinating take he has on 1980's Christmas Evil! It's killer Santa time on The Scares That Shaped Us! - Sign up for our news…

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The Heist: Part 2 20:33

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Dec 19 th, 2025 - "For some reason the bullet didn't seem to hurt the 30 foot monster." Wind-Up, a retired minor criminal mastermind, has been kidnapped by a world spanning Supervillian. While imprisoned in a five star gothic blimp of fantastic proportions our intrepid villian watches a titantic battle. Two headed demonic monsters, super heroes, cy…

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Episode 59: Invasion Of the Body Snatchers (1978) with Clay McLeod Chapman 1:13:16

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It's Clay McLeod Chapman time once again! Our friend of the show returns for his fourth (!!!) visit to talk about his new book Shiny Happy People, everything he's got coming up in 2026, and of course, we dig deep into 1978's amazing Invasion of the Body Snatchers! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness. - Shiny Happy People is a…

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Asa Rehman (Vancouver Whitecaps Radio PxP voice, MLS Cup) 17:19

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Later today, the Vancouver Whitecaps take on Inter Miami for all the marbles in the MLS Cup, so earlier this week, I welcomed onto Avry's Sports Show the radio voice of the Whitecaps, Asa Rehman, to chat all about 2025 for the 'Caps! Follow Asa on Twitter: @AsaRehman

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Three Stories: Magic, Souls, and Wild Things 25:05

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December 5 th, 2025 - "Near Thanksgiving, I was in the freezer, fetching the mac-n-cheese and the turkey chunks, uh, I lost my soul." Three microfictions by L.J. Longo capturing the strange and monstrous events of everyday life during the holiday Season Vibe: Holidays, Horror, Surreal, Comedy ----This is an AUDIO ONLY presentation (no video). So Im…

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Episode 58: Stand by Me and Aliens with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman 56:46

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It's our first two-story episode! Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, writers and directors behind the new horror film Man Finds Tape, join the show this week. We talk about making a fake documentary horror film, Texas inspirations, playing with found footage, and much more. Plus, we dig into Rob Reiner's Stand By Me and James Cameron's Aliens! - Sign …

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Episode 57: Gremlins with Chris Panatier 1:02:48

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Chris Panatier, author of The Redemption of Morgan Bright, joins the show this week to talk about his new book, Shitshow, and we dig into the festive madness that is Gremlins, as well as the stealth masterpiece that is Gremlins 2: The New Batch. We also talk about Dublin Dr. Pepper, because Central Texas boys know. - Sign up for our newsletter for …

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The Heist: Part 1 20:11

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November 21st, 2025 - "This too well-dressed spiritualist is accompanied by temptation. A woman- or at least a hormone-inspired vision of one. The smile looks almost real. It's embarrassing seeing her after all these years. She was never my best work." A former supervillian, now a toy maker, is chased for one final job. Vibe: Superhero v Supervilla…

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Episode 56: The Films of Jan Svankmajer with Jess Hagemann 57:44

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Jess Hagemann, who wrote one of the best horror novels of the year with Mother-Eating: A Documentary, joins the show this week to talk about her book and the historical deep dive that inspired it. Then we dig deep into the surreal, often disturbing short films of the great Jan Svankmajer! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness. …

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NSL Soccer camp interviews with CanWNT legends Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod and Christine Sinclair 19:08

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On Friday morning, Canadian soccer legends Erin McLeod, Diana Matheson, and Christine Sinclair led a youth soccer clinic for girls ahead of Saturday's NSL Final. All three took time to chat with the assembled media at the camp! Erin McLeod audio: 0:00 to 7:52 Diana Matheson audio: 7:53 to 9:06 Christine Sinclair audio: 9:07 to end…

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Episode 55: I Am Legend with Jonathan Maberry 1:03:52

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Bram Stoker-winning writer and editor Jonathan Maberry joins the show this week! We talk about his NecroTek and Joe Ledger series, blending genres, editing Weird Tales, and more as we dive into a discussion of Richard Matheson's post-apocalyptic classic I Am Legend. - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness. - Visit Jonathan's webs…

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Moe Khan (Montreal Roses Sideline Reporter, NSL) 16:57

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Montreal sports media personality and Montreal Roses sideline reporter Moe Khan returns to Avry's Sports Show! On the latest episode, we got into plenty of NSL playoff talk, recapping Leg 1 of Montreal-Toronto, Vancouver-Ottawa talk, and more! Follow Moe on Twitter: @MoeKhan19

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The Mentor: Part 2 28:13

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November 7th, 2025 - "Is Josh in that hole?" "Of course not. I didn't kill him." Three years after the body finished decaying, Didi thinks she can escape her debt. But Amanda's watching, and even the ends of the Earth aren't far enough. Especially, when it's time to pay up. Vibe: Psychological Thriller, Suspence, True Crime... Adjacent…

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Episode 54: "Dread" with Nathan Ballingrud 56:46

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Nathan Ballingrud, author of North American Lake Monsters and The Lunar Gothic Trilogy, joins the show this week! We talk about Nathan's latest book, Cathedral of the Drowned, the importance of taking notes in his writing process, taking inspiration from classic pulp artists, and much more while we dive into one of Clive Barker's best short stories…

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Episode 53: Monsters (1988) with Trevor Henderson 59:38

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Trevor Henderson, legendary internet monster-maker and creator of the Scarewaves series, joins the show for our Halloween episode! We talk about Trevor's many creature designs, writing for a middle grade audience, and much more while digging into the classic syndicated TV series Monsters! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness, …

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Edmonton Elks End of Year Avail: Tre Ford and Cody Fajardo 15:20

2M ago15:20

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More end of 2025 content from the Edmonton Elks end-of-year avails as quarterbacks Tre Ford and Cody Fajardo met up with reporters. Tre Ford audio: 0:00 to 3:28 Cody Fajardo audio: 3:28 to end

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Edmonton Elks End of Year media avail: Kordell Jackson and Justin Rankin 12:28

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As the 2025 season came to an end for the Edmonton Elks, various players and team staff met up with the media for end of year availability. Kordell Jackson audio: 0:00 to 4:40 Justin Rankin audio: 4:40 to end

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A World Series Chat with Rob Bradford (Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast) 22:29

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Rob Bradford from Baseball Isn't Boring and WEEI returns to Avry's Sports Show to chat World Series! We got into the vibes in Toronto, the matchup between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, and more! Like, share, and subscribe to the podcast! Follow Rob on Twitter: @bradfro

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Episode 52: "The Tell-Tale Heart" with Ally Malinenko 1:02:50

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Ally Malinenko, author of middle-grade horror novels like Ghost Girl and This Appearing House, joins the show this week! We talk about her new novel Broken Dolls, writing for young readers, approaching horror as children, and of course, Edgar Allan Poe's legendary short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart"! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror…

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Archaix Welcomes Mark Devlin 2:16:39

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A meeting of minds as I engaged in a no-holds-barred free-range conversation with Jason Breshears of Archaix, considering the true nature of this reality, what created it, to what end … and how we get out of it. As we discussed this being a mathematically-coded construct, the automated forces seemed to work against us as my computer froze and I was…

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From Rap to ABBA - Mark Devlin chats with Guy Anderson, Oct 2025 1:20:49

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Guy Anderson recently had me as a guest on his podcast. Here’s Guy’s own blurb concerning what we got into: * I’m joined by DJ, author and truth-seeker Mark Devlin, a man who has spent years uncovering how the modern music industry has been engineered to influence, manipulate and control the masses. From the seemingly innocent pop of ABBA, subtly p…

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Tales From The Flipside excerpts, with Kid Fury 9:27

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I’d forgotten all about this and was amused to take a listen back almost 20 years on! A trip back to 2007, the time of my first book 'Tales From The Flipside' getting launched, when my MC and fellow radio host Kid Fury and I reminisced with some fondly-remembered DJing anecdotes. Lots of good-humoured banter about the perils and pitfalls of the DJi…

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Porcelain Dreams 27:06

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October 17th, 2025 - "Either God or the Devil gave me that strength and I suppose one day I’ll know which to thank..." Clara loved her doll... and the feeling was mutual. And when someone you love is in trouble, you'll do anything to protect her.Vibe: Horror, Madness, Gothic Terror Tale ----This is an AUDIO ONLY presentation (no video). So Imagine.…

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Episode 51: Let's Scare Jessica to Death with Bob Pastorella 1:12:29

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This Is Horror co-host Bob Pastorella joins the show this week to talk about his new vampire novel The Small Hours! We talk Texas horror, Dracula, merging the crime and horror genres, and much more as we dive into Bob's work and its connection to a 1970s vampire classic, Let's Scare Jessica to Death! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horro…

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CFL Week 19 2025 Audio, Elks head coach Mark Kilam and DB Kordell Jackson 6:20

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After Edmonton's Week 19 25-20 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the media met up with head coach Mark Kilam and defensive back Kordell Jackson on Saturday night.

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Amy Walsh (Footy Prime Podcast, NSL Broadcaster, Montreal Roses) 27:27

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We're back! Avry's Sports Show interviews are back and we're looking back on some interviews I did this summer! I welcomed CanWNT alumni, NSL analyst, Footy Prime Podcast co-host, and Montreal Roses special advisor Amy Walsh to the show! We got into the launch of the Northern Super League, continued progress of women's soccer in Canada, future NSL …

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Episode 50: The Stand (Chapter 38) with C. Robert Cargill 1:09:17

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C. Robert Cargill, screenwriter behind movies like Sinister and The Black Phone and author of books like Sea of Rust and Day Zero, joins the show this week! We talk about his new movie Black Phone 2, his collaboration with Scott Derrickson, and much more. Then, we dive into a very particular portion of Stephen King's The Stand, and how it shaped Ca…

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The Mentor: Part 1 31:59

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October 3rd, 2025 - "I should have called—oh God, I should have—" "But you didn’t. You called me. That’s what matters now." After a sorority pledge goes horribly wrong, Didi calls her summer mentor for advice. She expects sympathy. What she gets is control. Amanda knows how to clean up a mess — but every solution has a cost. Vibe: Psychological Thr…

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Episode 49: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Neil McRobert 1:21:41

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Neil McRobert, host of Talking Scared, joins us this week for a horror lit podcast crossover to talk about his debut novella, Good Boy! We discuss Neil's writing process, our shared love for dogs, and more, then we dive into Wes Craven's legendary slasher classic A Nightmare on Elm Street! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness,…

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Week 17 CFL Post Game Audio Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam and WR OJ Hiliare 4:40

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After Edmonton's nail-biting 27-25 win over Saskatchewan on Saturday night, Elks head coach Mark Kilam and WR OJ Hiliare met up with the media.

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Episode 48: Where the Sidewalk Ends with Becky Spratford 1:25:25

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Becky Spratford, librarian, critic, and all-around horror lit icon, joins the show this week! We talk about her new book Why I Love Horror, editing a wide array of bestselling genre authors, and more, and then we dive into a discussion of Shel Silverstein's Where The Sidewalk Ends! Is it horror? Maybe. Does it serve as a springboard for young horro…

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The Empty Chair 25:38

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September 19th, 2025 - "Deathbed confessions should be amusing or shocking...they should twist any previous interpretation of the soul in question. If a deathbed confession does not make you FEEL in your heart of hearts that this soul should be sent straight to Hell what kind of live can be said he lived?" A dying ringmaster, haunted by the murder …

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Mark Devlin Guests on the Deep Ponder Podcast, September 2025 1:13:11

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I dropped in to guest on an episode of the Deep Ponder podcast with hosts Niall and John. We had a great free-flow discussion. In their words: “Join us for a riveting episode with Mark Devlin, a UK-based DJ, author, and researcher exposing the hidden agendas in the music industry. Mark unravels how celebrities are selected from elite bloodlines, th…

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Episode 47: The Tommyknockers with Keith Rosson 55:19

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Keith Rosson, author of the Fever House duology, joins the show this week to talk about his new vampire novel, Coffin Moon! We discuss his approach to vampire fiction, his writing process, and then we dig deep into a discussion of Stephen King's The Tommyknockers! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodness! - Check out Keith's websi…

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Episode 46: The Amityville Horror with Rachel Harrison 1:11:27

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Rachel Harrison returns! We talk about her amazing new novel, Play Nice, infamous houses, and of course, dive into all things The Amityville Horror! We're talking about everything from the real events to the possible hoax to the pop culture franchise that's evolved from it all, and much more! - Sign up for our newsletter for even more horror goodne…

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Evasive Love (a sample) 25:49

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September 5th, 2025 - This is an sample from L.J.'s latest novel (and a re-release of her first). Evasive Love is on sale now at Evernight Publishing (and where ever else you get your smutty e-books). Learn More Kavan Griffiths is a bounty hunter trying to claw his way back into respectability after a scandal destroyed his career. His latest mark m…

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Episode 45: "The Night We Buried Road Dog" with John Langan 1:03:30

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Bram Stoker Award-winning legend John Langan joins the show this week! We talk about his new collection, Lost in the Dark and Other Excursions, crafting short fiction, building a story over years, and more. We also dig deep into an excellent Jack Cady story, "The Night We Buried Road Dog." It's a great way to kick off Spooky Season! - Sign up for o…

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God 20.0 - Tales From The Nuthouse - with guest Nathan Lucius 1:32:02

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For this 20th instalment, Mark Devlin is joined by Nathan Lucius to reflect on many of the themes explored during the previous videos. There’s also plenty of feedback from viewers/ listeners offering their own perspectives on just what this place really is and what we’re doing within it. * "Some men see things as they are and ask, 'Why?' I dream th…

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Episode 44: Skeleton Crew with Clay McLeod Chapman 1:14:25

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It's our one-year anniversary! To celebrate, we brought back our original guest, Clay McLeod Chapman, to talk about his new short story collection Acquired Taste! We dig into why short fiction appeals to Clay, how he works to craft shorter works, and we dig into Stephen King's classic collection, Skeleton Crew! Plus, Matthew makes an announcement! …

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Episode 43: The Others with Isabel Cañas 1:11:56

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Celebrated historical horror author Isabel Cañas joins the show this week to talk about her new novel, The Possession of Alba Diaz. We talk about the book's origins, Isabel's fascination with history, and more, and then we dive into an exploration of 2002's The Others! - Check out Isabel's website and sign up for her newsletter! - Follow the show o…

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Mark Devlin Guests on Caravan of Consciousness with Amanada McLeod, August 2025 1:09:09

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I guested again on Amanda’s Caravan of Consciousness show where, as well as discussing my latest book, we got into the genealogy of the "stars,” family bloodlines, social culture creation and much more. Amanda’s channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@7ravenwolf/videos * All upcoming events detailed here: www.djmarkdevlin.com/events/ If you conti…

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Post Game Audio, CFL Week 11, Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo 4:00

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Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo met with the media after Edmonton's 28-20 win over the Toronto Argonauts.

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God 19.0 - Can It All Be So Simple? 38:53

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With so many practitioners, religious leaders, and even natural health advocates insisting their way is the only way, and that anyone who differs with them has got it wrong - how, honestly, do we even stand a chance of making the right choice? What if, when it comes to spiritual emancipation as with so many other things, it’s really NOT all that di…

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Veronica Starr The Delilah Affair - Part 4 21:53

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August 15th, 2025 - " I started suspecting something about a year and a half ago. Growing numbers of accidents, disappearances. Our technology ending up on the other side of the galaxy. It’s been like a madness. Or a demon. No proof. But I was ordered to hold off. Professionals were on the way..." Veronica Starr, spy, socialite, saboteur, tackles i…

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Episode 42: The Stand with Christopher Golden and Brian Keene 1:13:09

5M ago1:13:09

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It's our first-ever double-bill on the podcast! Christopher Golden and Brian Keene are on the show this week to talk all things The Stand, from their first encounters with Stephen King's epic to their work editing the massive new anthology The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand! Strap in, Constant Readers, it's a …

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Episode 41: The Last Unicorn with Gretchen Felker-Martin 51:46

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Gretchen Felker-Martin, the celebrated author of Manhunt and Cuckoo, joins the show this week! We talk about her new novel Black Flame, suppressed film history, writing about fascism in a time of fascism, and more. Then, we dig into the influence of The Last Unicorn on Gretchen's life and work. What's a fantasy movie doing on a horror podcast? You'…

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Witch-Light Monologues: Witch-Light in the City 16:49

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August 1, 2025 - "You are waiting to be born. The wishes of the entire city swirl in the nebula of your heart and head." The Witch-Light Monologues—an urban romantasy where magic pulses through every corner of a city built on secrets and dreams. A long stable witch-light unexpectedly hatches at a wedding causing chaos as it grants wishes, absorbs i…

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God 18.0 - Magnificent ... or Maleficent? 52:43

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The workings of this creation - such as the movements of the sun and the moon - are very clever, and could be viewed as an example of the “majesty” of “God.” But is their accuracy not also consistent with this being a computer-coded simulation? Then consider the majesty of nature - mountains, hills, valleys, rivers, lakes. They look stupendous. But…

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DJs, Drugs & Dance Music - Mark Devlin Guests on the John Cooper Show, Summer 2025 1:15:39

5M ago1:15:39

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In host John Cooper’s own words: I sit down with the author of the Musical Truth books series to unravel the hidden agenda behind electronic dance music and the global club scene. Far from being just parties or festivals, these events are carefully orchestrated rituals, where DJ's act as high priests guiding mass nervous system entrainment through …

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Episode 40: Creepshow with Daniel Kraus 1:10:45

5M ago1:10:45

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Daniel Kraus, celebrated author of books like Whalefall and much more, returns to the show this week in celebration of his new novel Angel Down! We talk about the book's unique style, writing World War I, and much more before pivoting to a discussion of the classic collaboration between George A. Romero and Stephen King, 1982's Creepshow! - Check o…