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Plot Twist RadioGhost Hunter Meets Reiki Master: Energy, Chakras & Inner Healing with Katia DavisWhat if the blocks holding you back aren’t just mental but energetic?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with Katia Davis, intuitive purpose coach and Reiki master teacher based in Hilo, Hawaii. Katia shares how she sees energy blocks as tangible images (swords, chains, even snakes) and how those blocks connect to emotional patterns in our lives.Together, they explore:✨ What Reiki actually feels like (including Erin’s unexpected “energy high”)✨ How chakras work and why your throat chakra might be calling you out✨ The connection between nature, ground...
2026-02-2620 minPlot Twist RadioFrom TV to Temples: Michelle Jensen’s Solo Leap into AdventureWhat happens when you walk away from a 14-year career, board a plane, and decide to write the book you can’t find on the shelves?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with travel blogger and aspiring novelist Michelle Jensen to talk about reinvention, resilience, and chasing adventure; both on the page and in real life.Michelle shares:Her leap from television post-production to full-time travel bloggingSpending four and a half months traveling solo through EuropeSwimming with sharks in Belize (and climbing Maya ru...
2026-02-2324 minPlot Twist RadioTurning On Machines: How AI Is Reshaping Work, Education, and the Way We Think With Zac EnglerAI isn’t coming. It’s already here.In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with Zac Engler, Chief AI Officer at C4 Tech Services and author of Turning On Machines, to unpack what artificial intelligence actually means for our jobs, classrooms, and daily lives.From Fortune 500 boardrooms to college discussion boards, AI is changing how we work, create, and connect. But is it replacing us… or redefining us?They discuss:• Why AI isn’t an “easy button”• The future of education in an AI-driven world• How writers, creatives...
2026-02-2225 minPlot Twist RadioRobots, Vampires, and Writing the Uncanny with Monte CrabbsWhat happens when someone who spent a lifetime recommending books finally decides to write one?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with author and retired school librarian Monte Crabbs, whose collection The Drum Tech and Other Stories explores the thin line between ordinary life and the uncanny: from a robot posing as a student teacher to a vampire musician and a fly-fishing tale with a surreal twist.Monte shares his journey into writing later in life, the influence of horror and fantasy classics, why short stories live or die by their...
2026-02-2019 minPlot Twist RadioFrom the Moon Landing to Star Trek: A Lifetime of Adventure | Chester L. RichardsWhat does a lifetime of adventure really look like?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, I sit down with engineering physicist, inventor, and author Chester L. Richards — a man whose life stretches from memories of World War II to the modern space age.We talk about working alongside pioneers connected to the Apollo program, guiding rocket technology, and the surreal moment a dream led him to help write a Star Trek episode that would later be honored by the Smithsonian. But beyond the science and history, this conversation becomes something deeper — a reflection on grie...
2026-02-1823 minPlot Twist RadioThe House in the Middle of the Street: Jennifer Sklias Gahan on Storytelling Across Film, Vinyl & PageIn this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with New York-based actress, writer, and producer Jennifer Sklias Gahan to talk about building a creative life across mediums, from film and performance to immersive storytelling.Jennifer shares how her path evolved from journalism and acting into writing her new book, The House in the Middle of the Street, a haunting New Year’s Eve tale inspired by folklore, mythology, and historic New York. The project expands beyond the page, releasing in hardcover, audio, and even vinyl with a video storybook component; all narrated in her own vo...
2026-02-1534 minPlot Twist RadioAwakening the Dreamer Within: Shawn Layman’s Journey to Becoming Jack WyldeWhat happens when life reminds you that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed?In this heartfelt episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with Shawn Layman—occupational therapist, paranormal podcaster, and now published author writing under the name Jack Wylde.Sean shares the unexpected journey that led him to write The Age of Imagination: Awakening the Dreamer Within—a book born from childhood storytelling, paranormal curiosity, a life-altering medical emergency, and the quiet decision to finally stop ignoring the creative voice inside him.Together, they explore:How surviving a near-death experience changed his pe...
2026-02-1227 minPlot Twist RadioWhen Words Come Alive: Entering Wonderland + Bob GossomThis episode of Plot Twist Radio is a little different...and very intentional.We begin by opening the door to The Key to Wonderland, an immersive audiobook brought to life by a brilliant cast of voice actors. Before its official release on Spotify later this month, you’ll hear an exclusive excerpt from the opening chapter: a first step into a world where story, sound, and imagination intertwine.From there, I’m joined by poet Bob Gossom, whose work explores the tension between accessibility and technique, the power of performance, and the idea that language is m...
2026-02-0927 minPlot Twist RadioAt Least It’s Almost Over: Songwriting, Screenwriting & Jacob the Horse With Aviv Martin RubensteinIn this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with Aviv Martin Rubenstein, singer, guitarist, and lyricist of Jacob the Horse, for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, structure, and surviving the long haul of making art.Aviv shares the unlikely origin story behind the band’s name, what it really takes to keep a band together for over a decade, and how his work as a screenwriter and screenwriting instructor deeply influences the way he writes songs. From invisible structure and unresolved endings to why “thinking about writing” still counts as writing, this episode dives into the cr...
2026-02-0631 min
The Best of Coast to Coast AMGhosts - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 2/3/26George Noory and paranormal investigator Erin Egnatz explore her ghost hunting experiences around the United States, including visits to haunted cemeteries, battlefields and asylums, and her husband's encounter with the ghost of a Civil War soldier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-0420 minPlot Twist RadioFrom Engineering to Wizards: How Science Shapes Fiction with Ryan ConsellWhat happens when science, storytelling, and nerd culture collide?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin Egnatz sits down with Ryan Consell, author of the middle-grade fantasy series Stealing From Wizards, engineering instructor, and unapologetic nerd culture enthusiast.Ryan talks about using storytelling to make science more accessible, writing complex emotional arcs for middle-grade readers, and what it’s really like to close out a beloved series after eight years. The conversation dives into found family, celebrating misfits, teaching through metaphor, and why joy and humor are essential to both learning and fiction....
2026-02-0326 minPlot Twist RadioOwning the Spotlight: Reinvention, Film, and Fearless Creativity With Trinette FaintWhat if reinvention isn’t a detour, but rather the point?In this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin Egnatz sits down with Trinette Faint, a storyteller and creative entrepreneur whose career defies timelines and expectations. From beginning her journey as an international model in France at 19, to working with major Hollywood production companies and spending over six years at Google, Trinette has continuously evolved—never allowing one chapter to define her.A published novelist turned screenwriter and filmmaker, Trinette earned a Feature Film Writing certificate from UCLA at 53, with multiple TV pilots placing as semi...
2026-01-3127 minPlot Twist RadioFrom Stage to Screen: Keldamuzik Owns the NarrativeIn this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with recording artist, actress, TV host, and entrepreneur Keldamuzik, also known as The Diva, for a high-energy conversation about storytelling through music, performance, and presence.From commanding international stages to hearing her songs land in major reality TV moments, Keldamuzik shares how rhythm, emotion, and character shape her creative process. The conversation explores her journey from recording her first album to building a multi-platform brand that includes film, live performance, community events, and her streaming talk show, Diva Talk Tonite.Keldamuzik also opens up about...
2026-01-2921 minPlot Twist RadioStorytelling Without Borders: Podcasting, Film & the Discipline of Creation with Anastasia DrinevskayaIn this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with Anastasia Drinevskaya, a producer, film director, and creative entrepreneur whose career spans podcasting, film, music, theatre, and strategic media.Anastasia shares her journey from prime-time television and editorial leadership in Russia to producing influential podcasts like Business Untitled in New York City. Together, they explore podcasts as powerful content engines, the role of discipline over motivation, and why storytelling must evolve across platforms—from audio to stage to screen—without losing its soul.This conversation dives deep into:Podcast production as both an a...
2026-01-2740 minPlot Twist RadioA Thriller That Bites Back: With Eric MagunWelcome back to Plot Twist Radio , where we celebrate the weird, the wild, and the “how did you even write this?” moments of creativity.Today’s guest is Eric Magun, a filmmaker and screenwriter turned award-winning novelist, and his new psychological thriller, Thank God For The Sinners, is making serious noise in the thriller and horror space.This isn’t one of those calm, quiet writing-process stories. Eric wrote this book in full chaos mode : punk rock blasting, lyrics being screamed at the top of his lungs, chapters written out of order like emotional flashbacks, and a me...
2026-01-2023 minPlot Twist RadioLaughing Through the Heavy Stuff (with Will Ettante)Today’s guest is someone who lives at the intersection of humor, music, and meaning. Will Ettante is a lifelong musician and performer whose path has taken him through entrepreneurship, venture capital, and corporate coaching—yet music has always remained at the center of his story.With absurdist lyrics, sharp wit, and an unmistakable emotional honesty, Will transforms everyday chaos into songs that are as funny as they are sincere. His work explores grief, parenthood, love, aging, and the strange beauty of life’s messiest moments—using humor not to avoid the hard stuff, but to walk straight...
2026-01-1729 minPlot Twist RadioFrom Stage to Page: Writing with Heavy Metal Energy With Jesse KavadloToday on Plot Twist Radio, Erin interviews Jesse Kavadlo — an author, musician, and professor whose work lives at the intersection of sound and story. Jesse’s upcoming book, Rock of Pages: The Literary Tradition of 1980s Heavy Metal (releasing December 11), explores how the music of the 80s wasn’t just loud… it was meaningful, mythic, and deeply literary.Jesse shares how he wrote the book with music and music videos playing in the background, using the atmosphere of heavy metal to shape both mood and meaning on the page. He also talks about the unique creative rhythm of switc...
2026-01-1526 minPlot Twist RadioYou Can’t Change the Past… But You Can Change the Story w/ Amy Weinland DaughtersToday’s guest is someone whose work asks a deceptively simple question: What happens when you really go back—and look again?My guest is Amy Weinland Daughters, the award-winning author of Dear Dana and the hilarious, heartfelt novel You Cannot Mess This Up. In this book, Amy sends her protagonist—at 46 years old—back to 1978, where she’s forced to spend 36 hours in her childhood home with her nuclear family… including her ten-year-old self.What follows is funny, uncomfortable, nostalgic, and quietly profound. It’s a story about memory, family, jealousy, cigarettes, Bonanza Sirloin Pit, and the r...
2026-01-1324 minPlot Twist RadioWinning the Argument by Writing the Movie“Sometimes the best stories don’t start in film school… they start in an argument.”Today’s guest is proof that creativity doesn’t always arrive politely—it shows up in the middle of a late-night debate, challenges everything you think you know, and dares you to prove your point with a story.After a 22-year career in law, Monte Albers de Leon began screenwriting on a dare—sparked by a heated conversation about artificial intelligence, humanity, and whether we’re fundamentally good or doomed to lose ourselves to technology.What started as a Notes-app allego...
2026-01-0619 minPlot Twist RadioThe Truth Doesn’t Behave: Memoir, Memory, and Misdemeanors with Sue William SilvermanWelcome to Plot Twist Radio , where we talk about the stories that shape us, challenge us, and sometimes refuse to behave.Today’s guest is Sue William Silverman — an award-winning author known for her fearless explorations of trauma, identity, desire, spirituality, and mortality. Sue is the author of multiple acclaimed memoirs, including How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences, Love Sick, Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You, and The Pat Boone Fan Club, along with two essential craft books on writing true stories.Her forthcoming collection, Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the...
2025-12-3123 minPlot Twist RadioA Love Letter to Reading—and Survival with Heather SnodgrassI’m joined by Heather Snodgrass, the debut, award-winning author of A Love Letter to Reading: a novel that fuses adrenaline-fueled suspense with the healing power of music. Her protagonist, Ariana Rossi, lives a life split straight down the middle: nurse by day, trained assassin by night. But in the darkest corners of that double life, it’s music, not violence, that keeps her grounded, alive, and human.Heather’s work explores the complexity of the human spirit, the ways we compartmentalize pain, and how art, especially music, can become both refuge and lifeline. This conversation dives into c...
2025-12-2719 minPlot Twist RadioJukebox Noir: Digney Fignus on Storytelling Through SongIn this episode of Plot Twist Radio, host Erin Egnatz sits down with acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter Digney Fignus to explore the deep connection between music and narrative. From his early days in Boston’s rock scene to his evolution as a roots-driven storyteller and former Columbia Records artist, Digney has built a career on songs that feel like short stories set to sound.We talk about his latest album, Black and Blue: The Brick Hill Sessions, the influence on his lyrics, and why a great bridge in a song functions much like a plot twist in a no...
2025-12-2321 minPlot Twist RadioFrom Doodle to Story: The Hands That Started It AllToday’s guest brings us a story that started exactly the way childhood creativity does — with a simple doodle.Susan K. Fairchild is a lifelong artist and the debut author of The Turkey Hands, a children’s book that was born not from a sentence or a scene, but from a traced hand that suddenly came alive on the page. From that one sketch grew a joyful, mischievous story about play, imagination, and the power kids have when they’re encouraged to create.Her journey reminds us that art isn’t just something we look at, it’s s...
2025-12-1921 min
Plot Twist RadioFaith, Formation, and a Little Pop Culture With Bill HulsemanIn a world that loves certainty, what if curiosity is the real act of leadership?This episode features Bill Hulseman, an educator and leader whose work lives at the crossroads of faith, education, and culture. Together, we unpack how belief systems shape institutions, why pop culture matters more than we think, and how advocacy begins with listening. From Harvard Divinity School to middle school hallways, Bill brings insight, warmth, and humor to a conversation about building spaces where people feel seen, valued, and challenged to think more deeply.A conversation full of insight, humanity—and a...
2025-12-1531 min
Plot Twist RadioThe Art of the Spoof with David ZuckerPlot Twist Radio's inaugural episode kicks off with a Hollywood comedy legend: Guest: David Zucker(Director, Writer, Producer — Airplane!, The Naked Gun, Scary Movie 3–5, BASEketball, and more)“The Art of the Spoof — Finding Humor in the Unexpected” This episode dives into the creative genius behind the most iconic parody films ever made and how David Zucker continues to shape comedy for new generations through storytelling, mentorship, and the science of laughter.David Zucker is one of the most influential comedy directors of all time — the creative mind behind Airpl...
2025-12-0123 min
Story Sirens: Legends, Myths, and LaughsHaunted Objects ft Erin Egnatz - Potential Ghost Caught?!Today we are joined by the creator of Hauntings Around America, Erin Egnatz, as we deep dive into some of the most famous haunted objects! What's more... some strange noises can be heard throughout the episode, with both Sarah & Yenni confused until Erin gives them quite a (spooky) surprise!
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2025-10-0953 min
UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE PodcastSeason 2, Episode 16: Erin Egnatz is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!Get ready for a deep dive into the strange, the spooky, and the downright Unfreakingbelievable! Our guest is paranormal investigator Erin Egnatz from Hauntings Across America. From chilling encounters to the history behind America’s most haunted spots, Erin brings firsthand stories that will make you question what you believe about the other side.
2025-08-2736 min
Rattled & Shookhist-eerie lesson (feat. ghost hunter, erin egnatz)Episode 80: Get your pens and pencils out. It's time for a hist-eerie lesson. All the stories in this episode are set at historical sites. Which means THEY'RE REAL. Today's guest is a historian and ghost hunter. What a pairing. Chef's kiss.
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2025-06-1239 min
Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcast4th Annual CREEPiversary Celebration Guest Chat with Erin Egnatz ("Hauntings Around America")The guys are joined by one of their dearest friends, Erin Egnatz, for a very special guest chat! Thank you, Creepies, for all of your love, support and kindness during this podcast journey...we are no where near done, there is still plenty to investigate and "Creepiness to Keep"!! LET'S FREAKING GO!!!https://www.instagram.com/hauntingsaroundamerica?igsh=MWZmbGhuMWUwbzFpdA==https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=13723411&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.youtube.com/c/HauntingsAroundAmerica
2025-03-131h 44
REAL PARANORMAL ACTIVITY - THE PODCAST/NETWORKSTRANGE REALITY with DAVE EMMONS S1E27: GHOSTS, HAUNTINGS & INVESTIGATIONSIn this episode of "The Strange Reality Show with Dave Emmons," we will discuss ghosts. My guest, Erin Egnatz, is a ghost investigator and researcher. This show was recorded on 9-26-24. Erin tells us about Gettysburg's ghost and her actual experiences. She talks about what ghosts are and why they stay on Earth. Erin talks about dimensional planes and portals and how spirits could be residual energy or just repeating their last days. Erin describes some of the most haunted and scariest places she has visited across the US. She primarily investigates haunted places by herself and has...
2024-10-171h 25
History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The MindHauntings Around America with Erin EgnatzParanormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 24th Paranormal Conversation, we are joined by author and paranormal investigator Erin Egnatz who is probably best known for her website and social media presence as Hauntings Around America. She has been featured by various news organizations, including Newsweek and her book "A Haunting Diary: Investigations with a Ghost Hunter" features Erin's first-hand accounts of several of her investigations. Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: M...
2024-08-1345 min
Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal PodcastErin EgnatzAuthor & Paranormal Investigator Erin Egnatz stops by to discuss some of her paranormal experiences.
2023-10-2332 min
2023-06-271h 09
The Fox Den With Gina B and Mama DThe FOX DEN Introduction for Erin EgnatzIntroduction for an upcoming show in the Fox Den
2022-09-1101 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowJoyce Gioia, Erin Egnatz, Maury MarksFrankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.comGuests:Joyce Gioia CMC®, CSP, FIMC and CEO of The Herman Group of Companies and author of the forthcoming book: Experience Rules: How Positive Experiences Will Drive Profit into the Future. A World-Class Speaker and Futurist, her weekly Herman Trend Alert is read by almost 30,000 people in 91 countries. Joyce writes regularly about the workplace and what companies and workers must do to be successful in our turbulent times. Email: joyce@hermangroup.comE...
2022-04-1139 min
Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcastGuest Chat with Erin Egnatz (Paranormal Investigator)We have an amazing discussion about Erin's investigations since her last appearance in May!!!
2021-11-041h 40
Haunted History ChroniclesGhosts of War- Exploring the Hauntings of BattlefieldsJoining me today is Erin Egnatz from Haunting's Around America.
Erin is a ghost hunter, history lover and paranormal writer and author with a particular interest in the history of the civil war. In the episode today we had the chance to discuss some of Erin's favourite locations associated with this period of history alongside Erin's passion and interest surrounding the paranormal surrounding battlefield sites.
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2021-09-0437 min
Homespun Haints: True Ghost StoriesYou Can't See its Mouth, But You Know it's Grinning: A true ghost story interviewYou’ve probably been told that ghosts can’t hurt you. Is that really true? Paranormal investigators know to be careful when interacting with entities. Because they know that ghosts can follow you home. They can mess with your vital equipment; they can even possess you. Our guest today—Erin Egnatz of Hauntings Around America—knows these things from first hand experience, and she’s going to tell us all about it. What really happens when you encounter a ghost that can hurt you? What happens when the ghost hunters become the hunted? Let’s find out, today on Homespun Hai...
2021-08-0251 min
Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcastInterview with Erin Egnatz (Paranormal Investigator)The guys have a great sit down with an expert paranormal investigator and ghost hunter
2021-05-201h 34