Best J D Barker Podcasts (2025)

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 349 Something I Keep Upstairs with author J D Barker 59:51

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On this episode, New York Times best selling thriller and supernatural mystery author J D Barker joins me to talk about his career so far, his influences and his new supernatural haunted house thriller, "Something I Keep Upstairs". With a devoted fan base and a body of work stretching back over a decade, J D discusses how he got this point in his l…

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Episode 297 "Something I Keep Upstairs" with J. D. Barker 53:25

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Welcome one and all to this special episode of Necronomicast! Episode 297 features the return of one of the biggest talents in the publishing world today, J.D. Barker! He is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, myste…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 352 The Essential Guide to Mothman with Ken Gerhard 1:01:36

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In his latest book, cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard looks in to a whole series of encounters with strange creatures who seem to be able to defy gravity against all common sense. From the legendary encounters with Mothman back in the mid 1960's, the fearsome Owlman lurking in Cornwall and Spring Heeled Jack terrorising Victorian London, these strange vi…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 351 The Case For The Afterlife with Chris Carter 1:14:56

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Since the dawn of time, the question of what happens when we pass away has been a cornerstone of cultural development around the world and how we view ourselves and our place in the world. In his series of books, Chris Carter argues that the case for the afterlife is not some wishy washy dream or unsubstantiated belief but a tangible and very real …

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 350 Paul Sinclair 1:40:35

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As we hit Episode 350, who better to welcome back to the show than Paul Sinclair to update on us his continuing investigations into high strangeness along the East Coast of Yorkshire and beyond. With some new cases and first hand encounters with unusual entities, vacuum's of fear and investigating locations of the back of them, we delve in to the s…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 348 Folklore Past, Present and Future with Dr David Clarke 1:22:40

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It's a very warm welcome back to the show for Dr David Clarke as we dive in to his work he and his colleagues are undertaken as part of the Centre For Contemporary Legend and their upcoming National Folklore Survey. Before we get the the Folklore, David updates us about the current investigations he's involved with regarding the marvellous Calvine …

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New to Publishing? Start Here! | What Publishers Wish Authors Knew 37:31

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Today we’re joined by Justin Branch, Director of Publishing Strategy at Greenleaf Book Group. Justin plays a pivotal role in guiding authors through the early stages of publishing by customizing proposal tailored to their books' unique needs. In this episode, he tackles the most common questions and misconceptions he encounters from authors in the …

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 347 Enduring Mysteries with Christopher Bahn 1:18:13

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The hook that got many of us into the strange can be found for many of us in a childhood experience. Be it a family story, a personal experience, a TV show or a book full of monsters, ghosts and aliens, the interest runs deep. In his new series of books, under the Enduring Mysteries banner, author Christopher Bahn tackles a variety of fortean myste…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 346 More These Haunted Times America with Ruth Roper Wylde 1:44:20

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With her first audio-book hitting the internet, I'm delighted to welcome Ruth Roper Wylde back to the show to dive in to some more experiences covered in the latest book. With haunted houses in Ohio, an alleged haunted road that diverts many from the real the hauntings in Long Grove, Illinois and an urban myth lurking in the woods around Trumbull, …

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Episode 296 "Into The Fray and Beyond" with Shannon LeGro 1:03:57

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For this episode of Necronomicast, I am proud to bring you an exclusive conversation with researcher/investigator and paranormal podcasting powerhouse Shannon LeGro! Shannon has been interested in the paranormal since she was a teen, after her own personal sighting of something truly anomalous. And although it’s not what her encounter entailed, one…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 345 Bigfoot, Dogman and more with George Lunsford 1:21:09

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We head down to the south east corner of the United States as I welcome author and researcher George Lunsford to the show to discuss some of the cryptids featured in his latest book - "Legends, Myths, Monsters and Ghosts of North America." We also discuss some of George's personal experiences in the field and his sightings of Bigfoot and some of th…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 344 Cowboys and Zombies with John LeMay 1:14:26

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We head out in the old west in the company of our good friend John LeMay as we search out some legends and lore of the frontier states. From the blood chilling story of the Headless Horseman of Texas, some rather terrifying vampire babies, a real life vampire flap from 1938, a ghostly black dog haunting the byways of West Virginia and the queen of …

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"Coached by the Captain" by Sara Jane Hope 20:04

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"Coached by the Captain: A Management Philosophy for Success", by Sara Jane HopeBy TogiNet Radio

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Sticky Note Outlining: Write Your Book Right (the FIRST Time!) 41:19

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Bestselling author and book coach Stacy Ennis joins the podcast to share her sensory-driven method for helping authors create the outline they need to write their book right the first time. By taking your time, figuring out who your "one reader" is to keep your audience and market demand top of mind, and clearing out the noise of conflicting ideas,…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 343 The Bonnybridge UFO Enigma with Malcolm Robinson 1:22:34

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In the early 1990's, the Scottish town of Bonnybridge found itself at the centre of world wide attention due to the area becoming a UFO hot spot. Hundreds of residents saw a variety of objects in the skies all across the area and it became a magnet for investigators and television crews from across the world. Two Scottish Ufologists, Ron Halliday a…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 342 Yetis and Yerens with Dr Jeff Meldrum 1:54:03

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It's a very warm welcome back to the ever knowledgeable and eloquent Dr Jeff Meldrum on this weeks episode. With his vast experience and knowledge in field of hominids from around the world, we discuss his involvement in cases featuring evidence and eye witnesses in regards to two overlooked members, the Himalayan Yeti and China's Yeren. Dr Meldrum…

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Episode 295 "Small Town Monsters" with Seth Breedlove 59:40

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For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show filmmaker Seth Breedlove! Seth has written, edited, produced and directed shorts and features about a variety of topics but is best known for his production company and the films they've produced under the Small Town Monsters banner. In 2013, Breedlove began working on the …

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 341 The United States of Cryptids with J.W. Ocker 1:22:36

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On this episode, I'm delighted to welcome back author and fortean traveler, J W Ocker to head on a cryptid road trip around the United States. All American states have a local legend or cryptid or two that can often be overlooked thanks to some of the more well known monsters lurking in the shadows such as Bigfoot, Dogman and Champ of course. From …

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 340 Researcher and Investigator Steve Mera 1:34:52

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On this episode I finally get a chance to speak with one of the most well known, experienced and thoughtful researchers in the fortean field as I welcome Steve Mera to the show. With a recent appearance on the last season of Unsolved Mysteries under his belt too, Steve has traveled the world chasing the weird. With decades of research and investiga…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 339 The Bridgeport Poltergeist with William J Hall 1:25:05

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The town of Bridgeport, Connecticut saw one of the most remarkable poltergiest cases in the USA back in late 1974 that caused pandemonium in the local community. Crowds flocked to the house after the word spread causing the police to close off access for the public. Dismissed as a hoax by the Bridgeport Police Department after several days, the cas…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 338 Horror author Clay McLeod Chapman 1:09:20

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On this episode I'm joined by horror author Clay McLeod Chapman to discuss his latest book, "Wake Up and Open Your Eyes". A chlling look at the potential for evil forces to be lurking in the electronic ether of social media and rolling news cycles, the book focuses us to comprehend just what could happen in this modern era of connectivity. Clay sha…

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How Publishers Find the Perfect Editor or Ghostwriter for You with Rose Friel 21:44

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In this episode, we’ll talk about what authors should look for in an editor, when it makes sense to work with a ghostwriter, and how the matchmaking process works behind the scenes at a publisher. Today we’re joined by Rose Friel, a publishing consultant at Foreword Literary Consulting. With a background working with literary agencies and hybrid pu…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 337 Coal Region Hoodoo with Maxim Furek 1:24:46

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In Coal Region Hoodoo, author and researcher Maxim Furek looks in to some of the Keystone's states strangest stories, events and legends. Pennyslyvania is a state that seems to have real mixture of high strangeness, weird history and notorious locations within its borders. From a notable UFO crash to a mine rescue with a difference, a town now sitt…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 336 New Jersey Haunts with Nine Lives Paranormal 1:19:40

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The Garden State awaits us on this episode as I'm joined by Cara Cilento from New Jersey's Nine Lives Paranormal. Her new book, co-authored with Gail Gamble takes us to some of their favourite haunted locations in their state along with some of its more dubious history. From haunted asylums to colleges, fields to cinema's, it seems there's plenty t…

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Episode 294 Tim Binnall "Paranormal Podcasting Pioneer!" 1:05:59

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Tonights exclusive episode of Necronomicast features the legendary pioneering paranormal podcaster Tim Binnall! He is the founder of the paranormal think tank Binnall of America, an online coterie that features both an audio program and a talented staff of writers. As host and producer of the critically acclaimed podcast BoA, he has interviewed a v…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 335 Pascagoula Uncovered with Philip Mantle 1:40:30

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In his lastest book, Pascagoula Uncovered, Philip Mantle brings together a ream of newly published material in regards to one of the most striking alleged abduction cases of the late 20th century. The whole book is almost like a look back through time to see what happened that night in Pascagoula and how the events unfolded thereafter. And in a stu…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 334 Hidden Haunts England with W J Gilbert 1:41:52

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I welcome back author and host of the Eerie Edinburgh You Tube channel, WJ Gilbert to dive in to some of the cases he has covered in the second volume of his hidden hauntes series, this time focussing on England. We look in some overlooked and forgotten cases with poltergeists, ghostly monks, the terrifying appariton of a murdered smuggler and a a …

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Episode 293 "The Fox Hollow Farm Murders" with Coroner Jeff Jellison 42:39

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For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by Jeff Jellison, the elected Coroner of Hamilton County, Indiana. Our conversation focuses on the gruesome case of serial killer Herbert Baumeister which is the subject of a fascinating new four part documentary on Hulu. “The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer” explores the aftermath of…

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Gain Valuable Data to Convert Readers to Clients with a Book Funnel 35:00

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Today we’re joined by Michael Ebeling, who has developed The Author’s Business Formula, an approach that combats two of the most challenging parts of promoting a book: maintaining momentum after the launch, and converting readers into clients. In this episode, Michael will share how you as an author can set yourself up for success by creating a boo…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 333 Horror for Weenies with Emily C Hughes 1:28:44

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Horror films have probably never been as popular at any point in the history of cinema as they are right now as the options to find them have increased massively. Yet for someone coming in to the genre, where on earth do you start from. It's a daunting prospect for someone completely fresh to the world of horror film. Thankfully, in Emily C Hughes …

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 332 Urban Legends with Gail De Vos 1:29:36

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We've all heard or seen stories over the years that people will swear happened to them or a friend of a friend which on face value seem strange and often weird but if we dig a little deeper, the facts become blurry. It seems it doesn't matter where you live in the world, you will have all heard an urban legend dressed up as a real incident, be it a…

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Episode 292 "Tales From The Darkness" with Dave Schrader 58:34

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I'm very excited to welcome back to the Necronomicast...Dave Schrader! From an early age, Dave Schrader has been surrounded by the strange and anomalous, from haunted homes to creature sightings, UFO encounters, and more. Now, as an experienced paranormal investigator, he travels the world seeking the truth and following the claims of Ghosts, Bigfo…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 331 These Haunted Times: America with Ruth Roper Wylde 2:00:20

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This episode I welcome back Ruth Roper Wylde as her latest book, "These Haunted Times Volume 5: America" hits the shelves. We look at how Ruth has found liaising with experiencers in America and locating stories across the country, meeting all kinds of people dealing with a variety of hauntings. From haunted cemetries, a haunted home with a varied …

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 330 Searching for Champ with Katy Elizabeth 1:39:06

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It's a warm welcome back to cryptozoologist Katy Elizabeth as we discuss her latest year of research up on lake Champlain and the echolocation recording caught last year. A frustrating year of interruptions and technical issues all fell away after Katy captured something remarkable in September 2024 and the analysis of the sound recordings seems to…

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Episode 291 "We Don't Talk About Emma" with J.D. Barker 48:26

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Welcome one and all to this special episode of Necronomicast! Episode 291 features one of the biggest talents in the publishing world today, J.D. Barker! He is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fi…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 329 The Crying Tree and the Magic Rock with John Russell 1:49:58

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It's a warm welcome back to our old friend John Russell to discuss some of the personal experiences and investigations he's shared in his latest book "The Crying Tree and the Magic Rock". We cover some of the cases included in the book, one of John's UFo encounters, along with some talking animal encounters, the abduction phenomena along with some …

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How to Co-Author Like a Pro with Bestselling Ghostwriter J. D. Barker 23:36

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Today on the Published Podcast, we're joined by international bestselling fiction author J. D. Barker. J. D. is best known as a suspense thriller author and has collaborated with Dacre Stoker, Christine Daigle, E.J. Findorff, and most frequently, James Patterson. In this episode, we will discuss the magic of co-authoring — the advantages of partner…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 328 Aliens and the Apocalypse with Dr Irena Scott 1:17:02

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We expend vast resources for this. Strangely, this does not seem strange. We look to several sources for understanding our past, which gives us clues about solving today’s problems, and the supernatural because it also is associated with our creation. Today supernatural communication, such as UAP, has increased so dramatically that even the US gove…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 327 Foo Fighters of the Second World War with Graeme Rendall 1:16:55

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The true story of the “Foo Fighters” goes back much earlier than 1944, involving RAF aircrew operating over Germany and Italy. The nicknames for what they encountered were different, but the phenomenon they witnessed was almost certainly the same. Mysterious lights, rockets and jets were reported on a regular basis, and many of these events are lis…

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Episode 290 "Fights, Camera, Action!" with Sophie Jones and Luke Sewell 54:10

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You ready to fight? For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by the filmmakers behind the hit new Netflix documentary that is sweeping the globe! Sophie Jones and Luke Sewell join me to talk all about "Fights, Camera, Action" which focuses on the rise and fall of "The Jerry Springer Show". This jaw-dropping, premium two-part series that tells…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 326 The Search for the Caspian Tiger with Richard Freeman 1:21:43

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Richard Freeman returns to the show on this episode as we discuss the recent Centre for Fortean Zoology expedition to Tajikistan on the search for one of the Euroasian mystery cats. The Caspian Tiger's range used to encompass the land from Turkey in the west all the way across southern Asia to the western borders of China, but was sadly declared ex…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 325 Cult Following with J W Ocker 1:40:38

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When we hear the world "cult" our minds often create an image of gullible people who lack the intelligence to understand they're being manipulated by someone who is not what they seem. Yet, the evidence suggests that this isn't the case, organistations change, purposes are hidden and often the truth is altered in such a way that often it is only wh…

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Episode 289 The World According To Darcy Staniforth 1:08:07

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Happy New Year! For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by an absolute delight of a guest and a true original spirit in the world of the paranormal! Darcy Staniforth is an American Studies scholar, paranormal investigator, writer, and performer sought out for her expertise in popular culture, comedy, death, and unexplained phenomena. When no…

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Best of 2024 Wrapped: Publishing Advice for New and Experienced Authors 38:43

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In 2024, the Published Podcast welcomed experts from every corner of the publishing industry to share advice every author needs to know. As we look forward to another year of the Published podcast, we’re returning to some of the best publishing advice of the year. This episode highlights education on author rights, strategies for choosing a title a…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 324: A Paranormal Box Of Tricks with John Fraser 1:25:48

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I welcome back parapsychologist and author John Fraser as we discuss his latest book, One Big Paranormal Box Of Tricks. In the book, John reflects on the motivations for his involvement in paranormal research from an early age, less of a life story, the book is presented as a meditation on what the paranomal may mean for us. You can find the book h…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 323 In Search of Demons with Richard Estep 1:12:34

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I'm delighted to welcome back author, investigator and a contributor to dozens of paranormal television shows, Richard Estep back to the show. In his latest book, In Search of Demons, he hits the road to interview people in regards to one of the most decisive topics in the paranormal and hears from sceptics, believers, investigators, magicians, bis…

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Episode 288 "Mothman and Other Mysteries" with Tobias and Emily Wayland 55:38

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On this episode of Necronomicast, I close out 2024 with a wonderful conversation with Tobias and Emily Wayland. You might have seen Tobias recently on the most recent season of "Unsolved Mysteries" on Netflix! Together, the work of Tobias and Emily were featured on season four of Unsolved Mysteries, the series premiere of Expedition X, and the Smal…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 322 American Strangeness with Kevin J Guhl 1:44:44

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Thunderbird myths have been with us for millenia and span the entire continent. From tales spoken by Native Americans and First Nations peoples, to the far flung corners of Asia, the stories of gigantic birds are ingrained in to our history. Joining me to discuss the Thunderbird,the missing photo, lost tresures, strange UFO's and mysterious monster…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 321 Illusions: Smoke and Mirrors of the ET Agenda with Ronald Kinsella 1:48:13

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In this book, Ronald Kinsella questions the validity of a number of alien, UFO and cryptid reports which range from the unusual, to the very bizarre, throughout the world. This interrogation is not based on their authenticity, rather, questioning a much darker aspect to their origins and of a seemingly fragmented phenomenon. We discuss the possibil…

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Mysteries and Monsters: Episode 320 Beware the Banshee's Cry with Steven J Rolfes 1:21:34

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From deities like the Morrigan to death-related beings such as the Doppelganger, Steven J. Rolfes examines what banshees are and how they have captivated humanity for centuries. We discuss some spine chilling encounters and reports of encounters with the Banshee as well as some of the other messengers of death from around the world. You can find St…