Best Vaughan Allen Podcasts (2025)

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Three Disturbing and Solvable Missing Persons Cases | Alex Paul | 111 2:38:12

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What would you do if someone you loved just vanished—no goodbye, no trace? That’s the devastating reality for the families of Jack Denny, Luke Stout, and Jeffrey Crawford. In this gripping episode, true crime researcher Alex Paul joins us for nearly three hours to lay out what we know, what we don’t, and what we should be asking about these three u…

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Episode 1668 - Top 3x4-1! 18:01

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Jimmy is way behind on recommending you all some awesome stuff to check out since there's been no Top 3 segment for awhile. He goes a little overboard and gives 11 suggestions! Comics, TV, streaming & film choices. Got anything you'd like to us to seek out? Let us know! www.comicnewsinsider.com

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Episode 1667 - More TV/Streaming Reviews! 25:55

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Reviews: Alice in Borderland s3, Alien: Earth s1, Gen V s2, Hazbin Hotel s2 premiere, Marvel Zombies s1, Star Wars: Visions s3, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Twisted Wonderland: The Animation premiere Jimmy does some catch-up reviews of TV and streaming as he's been a bit behind due to all the NYCC coverage. Have you seen any? Let us know …

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The Disturbing Legend of Mamie Thurman 56:59

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In the summer of 1932, the body of Mamie Thurman was found brutally murdered on Trace Mountain in Logan County, West Virginia. Her throat had been slit, her head beaten, and her body unceremoniously dumped off the hillside, her wedding ring still on her finger. Mamie wasn’t just any woman in the coalfields. A 31-year-old churchgoer, socialite, and …

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A Real Type 1 Diabetes Conversation | Maddie Harvey | 110 1:40:17

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Type 1 Diabetes isn’t for the weak—and that’s exactly why this episode hits so hard. Maddie Harvey, President of Camp Kno-Koma and fellow T1D warrior, stopped by the studio to talk about life with a broken pancreas. As two people living with Type 1, we broke down the highs, the lows, the scary moments, and the ones that make us laugh out loud… usua…

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Radiation Treatment for Cancer Melted My Organs | Terra Walker | 109 1:18:40

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F cancer. That’s the show mantra. But also, F the side effects that continue long after remission. Terra Walker joins the podcast to share her powerful story of survival—not just from cervical cancer, but from the devastating aftermath of treatment. Years after being declared cancer-free, Terra found herself hospitalized for months as radiation dam…

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The Tragic Story of David Allen Fann 33:23

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David Fann wasn’t just a businessman—he was the heartbeat of Amigo, West Virginia. His family describes him as self-made, hardworking, and the kind of man who noticed everyone around him. From the Redbird Drive-In to a string of small ventures, he embodied Appalachian grit and generosity. But on June 22, 2016, everything changed. David was found de…

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More Insane Stories from an Appalachian Mortician | Sally Ratcliff | 108 2:02:34

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TRIGGER WARNING!!!! From the First Second!!!!! You asked, we asked—and now we know. Sally Ratcliff returned to the studio for part two of her unforgettable series as a funeral director. She brings two decades of experience to the mic, and this episode is everything you’d expect: funny, raw, informative, and at times, downright graphic. There’s one …

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The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Byzantine | Chris Ojeda | 107 2:09:37

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Chris Ojeda, founder of the iconic metal band Byzantine, stopped by the studio and we went deep—over two hours worth—into his entire journey from small-town roots to global recognition. We walked through his childhood, the winding road through Texas, and that wild Waco connection (not his fault, I promise), and into the core of what makes Byzantine…

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From Coal Country to NASA | Homer Hickam | 106 1:25:39

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Homer Hickam is in the building! We spent 90 minutes walking through his early life in McDowell County, West Virginia—back when there was still a company store—through Virginia Tech, Vietnam, and all the way to The Rocket Boys and October Sky. (Did you know October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys? 🤯) This episode is full of wisdom, humor, and Appa…

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The Palace of Gold: West Virginia’s Hare Krishna Utopia Turned Hell 40:56

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This week, I’m diving into one of the most bizarre, beautiful, and ultimately broken places in West Virginia: The Palace of Gold. Perched above the hills near Moundsville, what began as a spiritual sanctuary for Hare Krishna devotees became a national headline factory in the 1980s—complete with FBI raids, murder plots, fraud, racketeering, and one …

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Help Find My Sister's Remains | Christy Kennedy | 105 1:24:18

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Brenda Gail Lambert disappeared in 1992 from Bluewell, West Virginia. Her family has lived in hell ever since. Now, more than three decades later, her sister Christy Kennedy is stepping forward with the full story, and she came by the studio to lay it all out—everything from the last day Brenda was seen, to false leads, mysterious postcards, and po…

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The Psychology of Cults | Ashlen Hilliard | 104 1:30:32

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Just wrapped one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had on the show. Ashlen Hilliard, cult interventionist and creator of The Psychology of Cults , joined me in the studio for a no-holds-barred deep dive into the mindset, manipulation, and madness of cult dynamics—past and present. We broke down: -Why “good” people join cults -The devastati…

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Episode 1665 - NYCC: Kazimir Lee! 19:06

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Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode Joe sat down with Kazimir Lee to hear about their debut graphic novel with Top Shelf Publishing, Low Orbit. www.comicnewsinsider.com

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Episode 1663 - NYCC: Jon Allen & Patch Notes Apparel 28:57

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Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode you'll hear his interview with Jon Allen discussing his new release from Top Shelf publishing, The Well. Also, Joe talks with Derrick Rohlfing, who started a new line of RPG inspired clothing with his brother Phillip called Patch Notes Apparel. Come bac…

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Ghost Trains, Haunted Homes, and Juvenile Detention | Brian Bowyer | 103 1:47:00

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What do 30+ horror and true crime books, a haunted house, a ghost train, and a juvenile detention sentence have in common? Brian Bowyer. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brian in the studio—and let me tell you, this man is one of the most captivating storytellers I’ve ever met. From a rocky past that included three years in the system as a t…

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Episode 1666 - NYCC: The Copenhagen Test w/ Simu Liu/Thomas Brandon (co-showrunner)/Jennifer Yale (co-showrunner)! 26:20

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy attended the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller THE COPENHAGEN ROOM. Initially, he and the 3 other press folks were chatting with creator/co-showrunner Thomas Brandon and co-showrunner Jennifer Yale. They talked what the show will entail, how it came together, is anyone in the show trustworthy, the intrica…

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Episode 1664 - NYCC: David Wondrich! 28:04

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to cocktail/bar historian, drinks columnist and former English professor David Wondrich about writing his first graphic novel THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL. They discussed his other books, teaching, the origin of the word "cocktail", famous bartenders, where many cocktails started, modern bartending, les…

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Episode 1662 - NYCC: Colleen AF Venable! 45:12

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to friend Colleen AF Venable in a wild off the rails conversation about her work on JUNIE B. JONES, KATIE THE CATSITTER, adapting work, babysitting, why she is most like Junie B., church, being a bratty kid and more. And trust me, you must hear the story of her youth when she high-fived a Jesus statue and the res…

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Episode 1661 - NYCC: Jeremy Haun! 20:54

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to Jeremy Haun about his role at Ignition Press, his comics with them MURDER PODCAST and THE BEAUTY, the TV show, his youtube podcast, making cocktails, writing vs drawing, fave horror films and more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.com…

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Episode 1660 - NYCC: Rob Liefeld! 35:44

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy had a chance to sit down with legendary comic creator Rob Liefeld. They talked about YOUNGBLOOD coming back, livestreaming, his podcast ROBSERVATIONS, founding Image, his famous Levi's commercial, proposing to his wife in comic book form, Deadpool, favorite comics, Alan Moore and so much more. Rob's enthusiasm and love …

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Episode 1659 - NYCC: Recap! Interview w/ Inaki & Roy Miranda! 45:00

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Jimmy and Producer Joe went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got tons of coverage for your listening pleasure. 8 interviews total and 1 press room. Jimmy chatted with Jeremy Haun, Rob Liefeld, Inaki & Roy Miranda, Colleen AF Venable and David Wondrich. He also did the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller series THE COPENHAGEN TEST where…

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The Life of a Whitewater Rafting Guide | 102 2:07:08

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I knew talking rafting in the New River Gorge would be fun—but I didn’t expect it to be this good. This episode took a deeper dive than I imagined. Rafting legends and river experts Melanie Seiler Hames, Charles Seay, and Ray Ray Fillpot joined me in the studio to talk about the early days of rafting in southern West Virginia—and everything the riv…

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The Life of a Social Worker | Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan | 101 1:51:51

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This one hits close to home. One of the most personal episodes I’ve ever done—and also one of the most honest. Social workers Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan joined me in the studio for a raw, real, and at times hilarious conversation about the layered realities of parenting, trauma, drugs, life lessons, and what it means to hold space for others w…

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Justice for James Harper | Gabrielle Harper and Chris Waddell | 100 51:59

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Editors note: the population of Kanawha County is over 173,000. The population of Charleston is over 46,000. The kind of conversation I wish never had to happen. But I’m deeply honored to have sat across from James Harper’s family—his father, Chris Waddell, and his wife, Gabrielle Harper—and heard their hearts. James was killed by a truck driver in…

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Episode 1658 - NYCC Prep w/ Chris D'Lando! 1:12:27

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Jimmy and Producer Joe welcome ReedPop Event Manager Chris D'Lando to talk about this week's New York Comic Con! He tells them about fun new changes, keeping comics a centerpiece, favorite celebs he's met, advice for con attendees and more. Jimmy and Joe also talk about what they want to check out, tease some planned interviews, hidden eating spots…

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My Husband Died in the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster | Kim Lane | 99 1:02:52

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The Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster is a scar that will never fully heal in the heart of West Virginia. On that devastating day in 2010, twenty-nine coal miners were taken far too soon, and two others were left injured—physically and emotionally—for the rest of their lives. Before Creepalachia ever began, I worked on a self-funded project called UBB…

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A Mountain Preacher Discusses Cryptozoology | Tony Breeden | 98 1:27:13

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In this wild and absolutely packed October episode, mountain preacher, artist, and author Tony Breeden stopped by the studio for one of the most mind-melting deep dives into Appalachian cryptozoology I’ve ever had. From Bigfoot to Booger Owls, Men in Black to Gray Barker, and the truth (or not) behind ancient aliens, we covered everything under the…

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Overnight at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum | Copperhead and Adra Johnson | 97 1:34:36

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In this episode, we talked about our latest addition to the Haunted and Urbex series on YouTube, where Adra Johnson, Copperhead, and I spent the night inside one of the most famously haunted places in America: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. This special 90-minute conversation dropped the day after the main Urbex episode (October 2nd), and it w…

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The Wes Blackburn Disappearance | Joann and Michael Blackburn | 96 51:56

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On November 25th, 2018, Wes Blackburn walked out of his mother’s home in West Virginia—and never returned. Joann Blackburn-Plumley and Michael Blackburn stop by the studio to That weekend, he was supposed to be in Tennessee to watch his son race. But by the next day, whispers were already circling about an abandoned mine near the Oceana area. His m…

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My Daughter and Mom Died of Cancer | Jessica Basham | 95 1:17:24

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What an emotional interview this was, and I’m so appreciative of Jessica Basham for sharing her story involving cancer and the devastating ways it’s affected her life. Though Jessica hasn’t personally battled cancer, it has changed her world forever. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about losing her daughter Schuylar to cancer—and how s…

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The Life and Career of Boxing Legend Christy Martin | 94 1:08:38

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In this powerhouse episode, boxing legend Christy “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Martin joins J.D. for a raw and inspiring sit-down that spans her iconic career and extraordinary resilience. From her roots in Itmann, West Virginia, to becoming the first—and still only—female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated, Christy opens up about her ea…

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13 Must-Watch Horror Films in Appalachia | Foz Rotten | 93 1:35:28

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What better way to kick it off than with a horror movie showdown guaranteed to feed your Appalachian soul? On this spooky, cinema-soaked episode, J.D. is joined by horror aficionado and filmmaker Foz Rotten (aka Aaron White) for a rapid-fire 90-minute conversation about 13 hand-picked horror movies you must watch this season—each soaked in rural dr…

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The Gift of Hospice | Michelle Cook and Kelly McFarland | 92 1:50:53

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In this emotional, eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with two deeply compassionate women who have made it their life’s work to care for people at the end of theirs. This week, we’re talking about hospice—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it just might be the closest thing to angels on earth. Kelly McFarland is the Education Coordinator at Hospic…

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Emergency Medical Services in Appalachia | 91 1:18:47

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In this brutally honest episode, J.D. sits down with three seasoned professionals in emergency medical services to talk about a crisis most folks aren’t even aware of — rural EMS systems in West Virginia are on life support, or are they? Nick Lawrence, in an operations role at STAT Ambulance Service, joins us alongside longtime EMS legend Jonathan …

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An Appalachian Death Doula | Tracy Seffers | 90 1:36:04

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In this beautiful and eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with death doula Tracy Seffers to talk about what it really means to walk with people through the end of life. From the emotional to the spiritual to the downright practical, Tracy pulls back the curtain on a process we all will face—but few of us are ready to talk about. Tracy shares what b…

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The Mothman Lore Explained Entirely | Tinfoil Hat Show w/ Tom Riser | 89 2:10:19

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In this deep-dive Tin Foil Hat Show episode, J.D. sits down with fellow Appalachian truth-seeker Tom Riser to unravel the entire lore of the Mothman — one of the most iconic and mystifying figures in American cryptid history. From the original sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966 to the collapse of the Silver Bridge, from Men in Black…

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Episode 1657 - SPX: Deb JJ Lee! 30:25

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this final SPX episode, Jimmy sits down with Deb JJ Lee to discuss…

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Episode 1656 - SPX: Briana Loewinsohn! 35:00

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Briana Loewinsohn chats about her book RAISED BY GHO…

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Episode 1655 - SPX: Jonathan Baylis! 41:53

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by his pal Jonathan Baylis. They tal…

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Episode 1654 - SPX: Juniper Kim! 39:42

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Juniper Kim joins Jimmy to discuss her Fulbright sch…

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Episode 1652 - Interrupting SPX w/ Reviews! 31:40

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Reviews: Batman vol 4 #1, Good As Dead #1, Superman #28 & 29, Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1 (One Shot), Murder Podcast #1, Skinbreaker #1, Powers 25 #1, X-Men Of Apocalypse Alpha #1, Gen V s2, Haunted Hotel s1, Pokemon Concierge s1 pt2, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Wednesday s2 pt2 We interrupt this SPX coverage for some overdue reviews! Due t…

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Episode 1653 - SPX: Natalie Norris! 27:42

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear him talk with Natalie Norris who discuss…

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Episode 1651 - SPX: Kit Anderson/Stepanka Jislova! 41:57

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear his chats with Kit Anderson and Stepanka…

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Episode 1650 - SPX: Nicole Goux! 33:02

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear him talk with Nicole Goux about her new …

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Episode 1649 - SPX: Maria & Peter Hoey! 28:54

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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear his super fun talk with sibling cartooni…

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Episode 1648 - SPX Recap! Interview w/ Ngozi Ukazu! 34:02

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1648 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Brian…

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Cancer in Appalachia | Dr. David Shimm | 88 1:01:53

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In this important episode of Creepalachia, JD sits down with Dr. David Shimm, a physician with one of the most impressive educational backgrounds in medicine—Harvard undergrad, Duke-trained internist and hematologist, and radiology resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. Together, they discuss one of the most pressing and under-reported health …

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From Bail to Breakthrough: A Recovery Journey | Alicia Darl VanMeter and Gary Vaughan | 87 1:55:43

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In this powerful and inspiring episode, J.D. sits down with Alicia Darl VanMeter, who shares her raw, unfiltered story of addiction, arrest, and recovery. From the depths of despair to a place of healing, Alicia opens up about her journey—from the chaos of rock bottom to finding a purpose in helping others. She’s joined by Gary Vaughan, the bail bo…

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My Gambling Addiction Took 20K in One Year | Randy Ferrill | 86 1:03:43

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In this revealing episode, Randy Ferrill sits down with J.D. to share how an innocent hobby—playing digital card games—turned into a devastating financial spiral. Over the course of one year, Randy lost nearly $20,000, not at a casino or a racetrack, but through microtransactions in solitaire and other mobile games. We break down how these seemingl…