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To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.30 Dan Meyer: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingDan Meyer started life as a scared, shy, skinny wimpy kid who suffered from social anxiety disorder and was teased and beat up by bullies. He vowed someday to do real magic, real feats and somehow fly around the world like a superhero defying death and saving lives. After a near-death experience with malaria fever as a missionary in south India in the place where sword swallowing started, Meyer decided to put his fears to death and take on risks and challenges. Over 20 years later, he added sword swallowing to his bucket list of goals. 2025-07-0646 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.29 Ling Look: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.29 Ling Look: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingLing Look was a master sword swallower and illusionist from the mysterious Far East who travelled the world from 1868 to 1878. In reality, his real name was David Gueder from Budapest Hungary who performed around the world with his brother, until his death… and even for many years after that around Europe by an imposter. Ling Look is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sw...2025-07-0314 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.27 Johnny Nugent: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.27 Johnny Nugent: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Johnny Nugent, who ran away from home to join the circus as a teenager in the 1920s, and ended up performing as a sword swallower with dozens of circuses and sideshows over 50 years.Johnny Nugent is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and side...2025-06-2510 min

A Fresh Face in Hell with Jonathan EvisonMarc Hartzman - The UFO EpisodeToday I open the X-Files with author Marc Hartzman. We dive into all things extraterrestrial, from outer space to the outer limits. We discuss shaved monkeys, frozen brains, and interdimensional beings. We explore the idea of visitations to ancient Egypt, as well as the possibility of an alien Atlantis. We discuss remote viewing (ESP) and my dream about Keanu Reeves being my boss at a bookstore. Somehow it all connects to produce one of the most fun interviews I've done yet. Marc has written 10 books on the bizarre and unknown, from ghosts to sword swallowers. Check him other at: h...2025-05-2858 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Hans Rosling: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Dr. Hans Rosling: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss TED speaker Dr. Hans Rosling, a researcher, doctor, scientist, academic, professor, and sword swallower who went viral on his second TED Talks. Hear about his induction into the Sword Swallowers Association International Sword Swallower’s Hall of Fame in Stockholm Sweden. Hans Rosling is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallo...2025-05-2412 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.25 Stan Marye: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Stan Marye, who ran away from home to join the circus at the age of 16, and ended up performing as a sword swallower with dozens of circus sideshows over 10 years and swallowing up to five swords at once.Stan Marye is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing), now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Target, Walmart and more: ...2025-05-2415 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.24 Johnny Fox: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.24 Johnny Fox: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Johnny Fox, who performed first as a magician and fire-eater and then as a sword swallower for over 38 years. Johnny Fox is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing), now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Target, Walm...2025-05-2114 min

The Stuph File Program#0822: Andrew Forbes; Jackiem Joyner; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living; musician, Jackiem Joyner, author of Bold Moves: Quotes And Reflections For Building Confidence And Resilience; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Sports journalist, Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living, is back to discuss Major League Baseball's decision about Pete Rose and the other list of players from 1919 who were banned for life from baseball's Hall Of Fame. Saxophonist, music producer and author, Jackiem Joyner, talks about his care...2025-05-1858 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.23 Ricky Richiardi: Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.23 Ricky Richiardi: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Ricky Richiardi, who learned sword swallowing from Lady Betty Bancroft in the early 1950s, started performing at the age of 23 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, taught sword swallowing to Lady Sandra Reed, worked with Hoxie Brothers Circus and a variety of circuses and sideshows for 15 years from 1955 to his suspicious untimely death in 1970. Ricky Richiardi is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers fe...2025-05-1013 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.22 Baron Bill Unks: A Sword Swallower’s History Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.22 Baron Bill Unks: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss legendary sword swallower Baron Bill Unks, who started performing at the age of 24, and went on to perform from 1947 to 1997 with Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus, Hoxie Bros Circus, Coney Island sideshows, with Bobby Reynolds Sideshow and other circuses and sideshows over 50 years!Baron Bill Unks is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s Hist...2025-05-0810 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.21 Sandra Reed: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.21 Lady Sandra Reed: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Lady Sandra Reed, who started as an albino lecturer in the 60’s and learned sword swallowing from Lady Louise Chevanne and Ricky Richiardi, performing as a sword swallower from 1969 to 1980 with Ward Hall’s World of Wonders, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, and many other shows over the years. But Sandra Reed is best known for being the subject of the epic i...2025-04-1513 min

The Stuph File Program#0817: Aaron LaPedis; W.G “Bill” Williams; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Aaron LaPedis, author of How To Become A Garage Sale Millionaire; W. G. "Bill" Williams, author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Aaron LaPedis is The Garage Sale Millionaire. He’s written the book, How To Become A Garage Sale Millionaire. W. G. "Bill" Williams is the author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things. He started this venture just to get his employees to read their emails.. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co...2025-04-1359 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.20 Count Desmond: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.20 Count Desmond: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of legendary sword swallower “Count Desmond”, Edward Benjamin, who received three Guinness World Records, one for swallowing 13 swords at once, who swallowed a sword while hanging suspended upside down over Niagara Falls, and who worked as a sword swallower with circuses like the Shrine Circus, Circus Bartok and many other circuses and sideshows between 1957 and 1994. Count Desmond’s story comes from his...2025-04-1320 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.19 Francis Doran: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.19 Sir Francis Doran: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of legendary sword swallower Francis Doran, who worked with circuses and sideshows first as a half-and-half, and later as a sword swallower with Bailey Brothers Circus, Dailey Brothers Circus, Ward Hall’s World of Wonders Sideshow, and ultimately with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, Hoxie Bros Circus, and many other circuses and sideshow between 1941 and 1979. Francis Doran’s story...2025-04-1213 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.18 Lady Diane Falk Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.18Lady Diane Falk: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Diane Falk, who worked as a sword swallower for over 30 years from 1979 to 2009 with John Bradshaw’s Sideshow, Coney Island Sideshow, Ward Hall’s World of Wonders, and many other shows, including being the sword swallower featured in Bruce Springsteen’s “Tunnel of Love” music video in 1993. Lady Diane’s story comes from her chapter in the...2025-04-0811 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.17 Capt Don Leslie: A Sword Swallower’s History Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.17Capt. Don Leslie: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Capt. Don Leslie, who ran away with the circus at the age of 14, worked with King Bros Cristiani Circus, Royal American Shows, Ringling Brothers Circus, and many other circuses, shows and films over 46 years from 1952 to 1998. Capt. Don Leslie’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s Histor...2025-04-0717 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.16 Patricia Zerm: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.16Lady Patricia: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Lady Patricia Zerm, who worked as a sword swallower for 37 years from 1939 to 1976 under the stage names “Miss Patricia” and “Lady Patricia” with Ringling Brothers Circus, Royal American Shows, Ward Hall’s World of Wonders, and many other shows, including being the sword swallower featured in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1952 film “Greatest Show on Earth”. Lady Patricia’s st...2025-04-0614 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.15 Lucky Ball: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.15Lucky Ball: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Lucky Ball, who worked with Ringling Brothers Circus, Clyde Beatty Circus, Royal American Shows, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and many other shows, and was known as “The World’s Greatest Sword Swallower” for swallowing up to 16 swords at once. He also taught sword swallowing to Estelline Pike, and performed in a number of films. Lucky Ba...2025-04-0414 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14 Chas Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14Charles Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sideshow manager and sword swallower Charles E Griffin, who was not only a sideshow manager but also sword swallower with Bob Hunting’s Circus, Ringling Brothers Circus, and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show during four years in Europe, who performed from 1886 to 1917.Charles Griffin’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Sw...2025-04-0317 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.13 Mimi Garneau: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.13Mimi Garneau: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Mimi Garneau, who learned sword swallowing in 1923, and performed with Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums, with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, Cole Brothers Circus, Al G. Barnes Circus, and many other circuses and sideshows for over 55 years from 1923 to 1978!Mimi Garneau’s story comes from her chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A...2025-04-0317 min

The Stuph File Program#0813: Rod Pyle; John Loghry; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Guinness World Record holder, John Loghry; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download NASA expert Rod Pyle is back on the show to talk about the current space race to the Moon between the US & China. Rod is also the author of 20 books, including Space 2.0: How Private Spaceflight, a Resurgent NASA, and International Partners are Creating a New Space Age & Destination Mars, plus he’s Editor-in-Chief for Ad Astra Magazine. John Loghry is the latest person who has broken the Guinness World Record f...2025-03-1658 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.12 Marie DeVere: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.12Marie DeVere: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Marie DeVere, who may have learned sword swallowing at the age of 14, and studied under legendary Barnum $ Bailey Circus sword swallower Edith Clifford. Marie DeVere went on to perform with Barnum & Bailey Circus, Cole Brother’s Circus, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, Coney Island Sideshows, with Hubert’s Museum and with many other circuses and American Dime Museums from 1905 until 19...2025-03-0613 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.11 Alex Linton: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.11 Alex Linton: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Alex Linton, who learned sword swallowing from his father at the age of 12, and went on to perform with Clyde Beatty Circus, Coney Island Sideshows, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, with Hubert’s Museum and with many other circuses over 56 years!Alex Linton’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallowe...2025-03-0318 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.10 Mighty Ajax: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.10 Mighty Ajax: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we interview two grandsons of sword swallower Joseph Milana, better known as the Mighty Ajax, who started performing around the age of 18, and went on to tour perform with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in Europe at age 19, with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and Coney Island Sideshows for over 50 years, with Hubert’s Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and many other circuses and sideshows over 55 years without a serious injury! 2025-03-0132 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.9 Estelline Pike: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.9 Estelline Pike - To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we explore the history of sword swallower Estelline Pike, how she learned to swallow swords from her sword swallower husband John “Lucky” Ball in 1927, how she taught her 12 year old son Jim “Lucky” Ball in 1947, and how she went on to become one of the top stars of Royal American Shows, Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus, Hubert’s Museum, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not for many years.2025-02-2809 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.8 Edna Price: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.8 Edna Price: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing In this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Edna Price, who started performing at 16, learned sword swallowing from her famous sword swallower uncle Delno Fritz at 20, and went on to perform with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and many other circuses, with Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums at the Chicago World’s Fair’s of 1933 and 1934, and the New York World’s Fair of 1939, for a total of nearly 29...2025-02-2708 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.7 Edith CliffordTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.7 Edith CliffordIn this episode, we explore the history of sword swallower Edith Clifford, how she learned sword swallowing at the age of 13 from Delno Fritz in 1897, and how as a teenager, she became one of the top stars of Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus for years, praised by Harry Houdini in 1919, and finally retiring after 25 years in 1922. Based on Edith Clifford’s chapter of the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” by Dan Meyer and Marc Har...2025-02-2611 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.6 Delno Fritz: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.6 Delno FritzIn this episode, we explore the life and career of sword swallower Delno Fritz, who lost a leg at the age of 11, but conquered adversity to go on to become a fire-eater at 15, a world famous sword swallower at 17, a contemporary and rival of Chevalier Cliquot, who went on to perform with Barnum & Bailey Circus in Europe, teach sword swallowing to 13 year old Edith Clifford, to both of this wives, and to his niece Edna Price, before making it in the big screen in Hollywood...2025-02-2412 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.5 Cliquot: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.5 Chevalier CliquotIn this episode, we explore the life and career of sword swallower Chevalier Cliquot: Was he really a French Canadian sword swallower named Chevalier Francis Cliquot, or an American showman from Chicago named Fred McLone? We discuss Cliquot’s rivalry with fellow sword swallower Delno Fritz, how they performed the same Dime Museums for years constantly challenging and one-upping each other.Cliquot’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Sw...2025-02-1910 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: Ep 1.4: The Victorinas, Sword Swallowers Karmi and Miss VictorinaTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.4: The Victorinas - Prince Karmi (Joseph Hallworth) and Miss Victorina (Katie Kitty Fischer) 1890s to 1950s, from the book, “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn episode 1.4 of “To The Hilt Deep Dive”, we dive into the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing”In this episode, we explore the lives and history of sword swallowers The Victorinas, Prince Karmi (Joe Hallworth) and Miss Victorina (Katie “Kitty” Fischer-Hallworth), and their incredible story as sword swallower...2025-02-1714 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.3: World Sword Swallower’s DayTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.3: World Sword Swallower’s DayIn this episode, we explore what happens when sword swallowers gather to celebrate World Sword Swallower’s Day at participating Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums around the world on the last Saturday of February. Read more about historical sword swallowers and the history of World Sword Swallower’s Day in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” by Dan Meyer and Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing). The book is available at Amazon, Bar...2025-02-1509 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.2 History of Sword Swallowers: Science on the Cutting EdgeTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast E 1.2 History of Sword Swallowers and Science on the Cutting EdgeIn this episode, we explore the history of sword swallowing and how sword swallowing was used to advance the fields of science and medicine. We look into Dr. Adolf Kussmaul’s development of the rigid endoscope on a sword swallower in Freiburg Germany in 1868, the first esophageal electrocardiogram on a sword swallower in Wales in 1906, and other stories of how sword swallowers have helped develop science and medicine. ...2025-02-1308 min

To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.1 - To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.1 Intro: To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing In this introductory episode of “To The Hilt Deep Dive”, we dive into the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” to explorethe 4000 year history of sword swallowing,World Sword Swallower’s Day, Sword Swallowing in science and medicine Science on the Cutting EdgeDr. Adolf Kussmaul develops rigid endoscope on a sword swallowerthe lives of sword swallowers Lucky Ball,Estelline Pike, Jim Lucky Ball, and Moses BergWatch To The Hil...2025-02-1108 min

The Stuph File Program#0808: Dan Meyer & Marc Hartzman; Bonnie Garvin; & Luce SutherlandThe Stuph File Program Featuring Dan Meyer & Marc Hartzman, authors of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower's History Of Sword Swallowing; Bonnie Garvin, creator of Storytelling Lab; & Luce Sutherland, author of Delicious Surrender Download Dan Meyer & Marc Hartzman are the authors of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing. Bonnie Garvin is the creator of Storytelling Lab. She teaches the art of storytelling. Luce Sutherland is the author of the erotic novel, Delicious Surrender. This week’s guest slate is presented by Thomas Hoehne who is an electrician, and also a regular Stuph File Program listener.2025-02-0958 min

The Stuph File Program#0804: Stefanie Powers; Linda Ambrus Broenniman; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring actress Stefanie Powers; Linda Ambrus Broenniman, author of The Politzer Saga; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Actress Stefanie Powers, best known from shows like Hart To Hart & The Girl From U.N.C.L.E., and also the fine work that's being done by The William Holden Wildlife Foundation. Linda Ambrus Broenniman, author of The Politzer Saga, about the secret her late Father took to his grave. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not...2025-01-1258 min

The Stuph File Program#0796: Omari Newton; Adele Royce; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Omari Newton, actor & co-head of film production at Vancouver Film School; Adele Royce, author of Summer's Blood; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Omari Newton is an actor & co-head of film production at Vancouver Film School. He’s on to talk about the new trend of small films called micro dramas. Adele Royce is the author of Summer’s Blood, a thriller that is set in Las Vegas. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alo...2024-11-1757 min

The Stuph File Program#0791: Anna Rosner; Bernie Finkelstein; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Anna Rosner, author of Eyes On The Ice; documentary filmmaker, Bernie Finkelstein, maker of Atomic Reaction; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Anna Rosner is the author of the historical book for young readers called Eyes On The Ice, which deals with two hockey playing brothers who live in Czechoslovakia in 1963. (You can also check out Anna's other site called Books With Wings). Bernie Finkelstein has produced a documentary called Atomic Reaction, which touches on Canada’s role in th...2024-10-1458 min

Casual SpaceMarc HartzmanMarc Hartzman, friend of the show and author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History of UFOs, Aliens, and Our Hopes, Fears, and Fantasies, returns to the Casual Space Podcast to dive into the intriguing world of UFOs! Marc’s new book goes way beyond the familiar stories of iconic UFO sightings, (Roswell and the Phoenix Lights). Marc discusses how these events have shaped both public perception and government disclosure over the decades. Children’s encounters with UFO’s? The government acknowledgement of UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena)? We Are Not Alone is not afraid to tackle these to...2024-09-211h 00

Ask Julie Ryan Español¿Vida después de la muerte? ¡La historia y cómo comunicarte con seres queridos! por Marc Hartzman.Suscribir: www.youtube.com/@AskJulieRyanEspanol?sub_confirmation=1📣AÚN MÁS sobre este episodio:➡️ http://askjulieryan.com/podcast/492Únete a nosotros para una charla fascinante con Marc Hartzman, un renombrado autor de temas paranormales. Exploraremos las diferencias entre fantasmas y espíritus y rastrearemos las raíces del espiritualismo moderno. Obtendrás una nueva apreciación de cómo las historias de fantasmas están entrelazadas en las culturas de todo el mundo y escucharás algunos relatos emocionantes de los propios tours de fantasmas de Hartzman.No...2024-09-191h 15

The Stuph File Program#0787: Dr. Laura Lemle & Dr. Amy Margolis; Roni Robbins; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Laura Lemle, founder & Dr. Amy Margolis, lead researcher, for The NVLD Project; Roni Robbins, author of Hands Of Gold: On Man's Quest To Find The Silver Lining In Misfortune; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Dr. Laura Lemle is the founder of The NVLD Project and Dr. Amy Margolis is their lead researcher. NVLD stands for Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities. Roni Robbins is the author of Hands Of Gold: One Man’s Quest To Find The Silver Lining In Mis...2024-09-1558 min

The Stuph File Program#0782: Dylan Phillips; Jennifer Lebedev; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Guinness World Record holder, Dylan Phillips; Jennifer Lebedev, author of Being A YouTuber: One Creator's Bumpy Road to 1M Subscribers; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Dylan Phillips, is a Guinness World Record holder. He has the fastest wheelbarrow in the world. Jennifer Lebedev is an educator, YouTube star and the author of Being A YouTuber: One Creator’s Bumpy Road To 1M Subscribers. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History...2024-08-1157 min

The Stuph File Program#0778: Chris Martin; Don Sawyer; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring actor Chris Martin, owner of The Tri-City Chili Peppers; Don Sawyer, author of The Burning Gem; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Chris Martin is the owner of The Tri-City Chili Peppers, a minor league baseball team in Colonial Heights, Virginia. They’ve created something called Cosmic Baseball, where they play at night under only black light and the balls, bats, bases and uniforms glow in the dark. Don Sawyer is the author of the urban fantasy novel, The Bu...2024-07-1458 min

California Haunts RadioWeird History with Marc HartzmanABCnews.com has called Marc Hartzman "one of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre" and George Noory from Coast to Coast AM said he's "as bizarre as Robert Ripley." Hartzman considers both high compliments since his passion for the unusual started with Ripley's Believe It Or Not and the annual Guinness World Records books during his youth.In addition to his books about Mars, Oliver Cromwell's embalmed head, weird things on eBay, sideshow performers, and unorthodox messages from God, Hartzman has written for Mental Floss, the Huffington Post, AOL Weird News, and Biz arre magazine. He's discussed...2024-07-101h 04

Syira Kalilah Caster#492 - Life AFTER Death? History Proves THERE IS & How YOU Can Communicate with Loved Ones! With Marc HartzmanEVEN MORE about this episode!Join us for a fascinating chat with Marc Hartzman, a renowned paranormal author. We'll explore the differences between ghosts and spirits and trace the roots of modern spiritualism. You'll gain a new appreciation for how ghost stories are woven into cultures worldwide and hear some thrilling tales from Hartzman's own ghost tours.We'll dive into our enduring curiosity about the afterlife, look at how technological advances in the 1800s fueled the spiritualism movement, and ponder the ancient pyramids' purposes across different cultures. Listen to a modern-day story about a pyramid encounter in Hawaii, blending history w...2024-06-151h 18

Ask Julie Ryan#492 - Life AFTER Death? History Proves THERE IS & How YOU Can Communicate with Loved Ones! With Marc HartzmanEVEN MORE about this episode!Join us for a fascinating chat with Marc Hartzman, a renowned paranormal author. We'll explore the differences between ghosts and spirits and trace the roots of modern spiritualism. You'll gain a new appreciation for how ghost stories are woven into cultures worldwide and hear some thrilling tales from Hartzman's own ghost tours.We'll dive into our enduring curiosity about the afterlife, look at how technological advances in the 1800s fueled the spiritualism movement, and ponder the ancient pyramids' purposes across different cultures. Listen to a modern-day story about a pyramid e...2024-06-151h 16

The Stuph File Program#0773: Dean Butler & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring actor Dean Butler, author of Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Actor Dean Butler, best known as Almanzo Wilder on the hit series, Little House On The Prairie. He shares his story with his new book, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the w...2024-06-1000 min

The Stuph File Program#0769: Scott Overton; Lisa Sweasy; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Scott Overton, author of Oceanus; Lisa Sweasy, curator of Vent Haven Museum; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Scott Overton is the author of the sci-fi novel, Oceanus, which deals with the investigation of a downed flight into the ocean, the cause of which could be environmental or aliens. Lisa Sweasy is the curator of the Vent Haven Museum, which is a museum that features over 1,100 ventriloquist dummies. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not...2024-05-1359 min

The Stuph File Program#0764: Steve Fredlund; Christine Milks; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Steve Fredlund, author of Do The Unright Thing: Memoir Of A People Pleaser; gardening expert, Christine Milks; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Steve Fredlund is the author of Do The Unright Thing: Memoir Of A People Pleaser. Christine Milks is a gardening expert who writes the column, The Constant Gardener, in Vista Magazine. She has tips for the first-time gardener. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And...2024-04-0758 min

The Stuph File Program#0760: Mark Morton; Diane Bator: & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Morton, author of The Headmasters; Diane Bator, author of Written In Stone; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Mark Morton is the author of his first YA science fiction novel, called The Headmasters. Diane Bator is the author of the mystery novel, Written In Stone. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for Marc...2024-03-1059 min

The Stuph File Program#0757: Nick Santora & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring producer/writer Nick Santora & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Producer/writer Nick Santora is back on the show. He has two hit shows on with two different streamers. FUBAR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is on Netflix and Reacher is on Amazon. Nick is also the author of a couple of favourite books of mine. Slip & Fall and the excellent page turner Fifteen Digits. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's...2024-02-1858 min

The Stuph File Program#0752: Bart King; Xaysana Phavone & Melissa Phavone; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Bart King author of Time Travel Inn: 2; Dodgeballers Xaysana Phavone & Melissa Phavone & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Bart King is back on the show with the follow up to his Choose Your Own Adventure book called Time Travel Inn: 2. Xaysana Phavone & Melissa Phavone are brother and sister, who are part of Canada’s Dodgeball Team and hope to travel this August to Austria to play in the World Dodgeball Championships. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of W...2024-01-1558 min

FADE to BLACK w/ Jimmy Church PodcastEp. 1902 Marc Hartzman: We Are Not Alone!Tonight, Thursday on FADE to BLACK: Marc Hartzman joins us to talk about his book: We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History of UFOs and Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears, and Fantasies. ABCnews.com has called Marc Hartzman "one of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre" and George Noory from Coast to Coast AM said he's "as bizarre as Robert Ripley." Hartzman considers both high compliments since his passion for the unusual started with Ripley's Believe It Or Not and the annual Guinness World Records books during his youth. In addition to his books about U...2023-12-141h 54

The Stuph File Program#0744: Lars; JP McLean; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring singer/songwriter Lars; JP McLean, author of Scorch Mark; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Lars, a singer/songwriter from Sweden who is an internet sensation with a huge fanbase. His songs went viral with about 400 million streams, including over 330 million on Spotify alone. JP McLean is the author of Scorch Mark, which is the third book in her Dark Dreams series. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO...2023-11-2058 min

UnX News Podcast with Margie KayUn-X News_ We Are Not Alone with Marc HartzmanWe Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History of UFOs and Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears, and Fantasies .“WE ARE NOT ALONE is a highly informative new book by Marc Hartzman that covers the UFO/UAP topic from ancient times to the present. It manages to be highly entertaining and easy to read, yet fair, balanced and thorough. Because it manages to be so enjoyable and engaging, while still doing justice to the complex history of the issue, it provides an ideal introduction to the UFO/UAP topic.”- Christopher Mellon, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for intelligence. "The study of U...2023-11-1456 min

Meanwhile - Here on EarthMeanwhile, Here on Earth - Marc HartzmanABCnews.com has called Marc Hartzman "one of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre" and George Noory from Coast to Coast AM said he's "as bizarre as Robert Ripley." Hartzman considers both high compliments since his passion for the unusual started with Ripley's Believe It Or Not and the annual Guinness World Records books during his youth. In addition to his books about ghosts, Mars, Oliver Cromwell's embalmed head, weird things on eBay, sideshow performers, and unorthodox messages from God, Hartzman has written for Mental Floss, the Huffington Post, AOL Weird News, AllThatsInteresting.com, The Morbid Anatomy Online Journal, and...2023-11-141h 57

The Stuph File Program#0739: Christopher Bouzy; Philip Fracassi; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Christopher Bouzy, creator of Spoutible; Philip Fracassi, author of Boys In The Valley; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Christopher Bouzy is a tech entrepreneur who is the creator of the new social media platform called Spoutible. (You can also find me on Spoutible as paholder). Horror writer, Philip Fracassi, is the author of Boys In The Valley. It’s the story of a turn of the 20th Century orphanage, where boys just disappeared! Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com is t...2023-10-1658 min

The Stuph File Program#0735: David Jacinto; K.T. Anglehart; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring David Jacinto, author of Out Of The Darkness; K.T. Anglehart, author of The Wise One; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download David Jacinto is the author of Out Of The Darkness. It’s a true story that is ripped from his own family tree which talks about the child labour of his ancestor who started working in the mines when he was just seven years old in 19th Century England. K.T. Anglehart is the author of the mystical, witch-like fantasy novel filled with...2023-09-1858 min

Casual SpaceThe Big Book of Mars and More! Fun with Marc HartzmanMars. Mars has fully invaded pop culture, inspiring its own day of the week (Tuesday), an iconic Looney Tunes character, and many novels and movies, from Ray Bradbury’s Martian Chronicles to The Martian. It’s this cultural familiarity with the fourth planet that continues to inspire advancements in Mars exploration, from NASA’s launch of the Mars rover Perseverance to Elon Musk’s quest to launch a manned mission to Mars through SpaceX by 2024. Perhaps, one day, we’ll be able to answer the questions our ancestors asked when they looked up at the night sky millennia ago. Or, we’ll jus...2023-08-1758 min

The Stuph File Program#0730: Rob Schwartz; Tyler Schwanke; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring world traveller, Rob Schwartz, editor of The Wisdom Of Morrie; filmmaker Tyler Schwanke, author of Breaking In; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Rob Schwartz is the son of Morrie Schwartz of Tuesdays With Morrie fame. He has just edited and released his late father’s book called The Wisdom Of Morrie: Living And Aging Creatively And Joyously. Rob is also one of the producers of Onetopia, a benefit music festival slated for 2024. Tyler Schwanke is a filmmaker and an author. His debut novel is Brea...2023-08-1358 min

The Stuph File Program#0727: Markus Pukonen & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring world traveller, Markus Pukonen; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Markus Pukonen spent the last eight years travelling around the globe, but he did it without a plane, train or automobile. In fact, he made the trek without involving anything that had a motor. He even avoided elevators. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for July. This one deals with early rise of miracl...2023-07-2458 min

The Stuph File Program#0726: Chris Whaley; Marc Hartzman; & W.L. HawkinThe Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Chris Whaley; Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com; & W.L. Hawkin, author of Lure: Jesse & Hawk Download Dr. Chris Whaley has had an interesting life. He started out as a pro wrestler, known as The Saint, became a pastor, and then a vigilante. His first book was called The Masked Saint, which was based on his true story and made into an award-winning movie. His second book, Harold’s Heavenly Christmas will be a Movie of the Week. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com talks about Stories Of Space, which will be sending stories into the at...2023-07-1758 min

The Stuph File Program#0721: Keith Saltojanes; Jamie Tennant; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Keith Saltojanes, author of The Improv Mindset; Jamie Tennant, author of River, Diverted; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Keith Saltojanes is the founder of Improv-LA, he has been teaching improv for over a decade around the world, and now he’s also the author of The Improv Mindset. Jamie Tennant is the author of the dark fairy tale called River, Diverted. He's also Program Director at CFMU in Hamilton, a station that plays the Stuph File Program. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the a...2023-06-1158 min

The Stuph File Program#0714: Adam Gopnik; Doogie Lish Sandtiger; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Adam Gopnik, author of The Real Work: On The Mystery Of Mastery; Doogie Lish Sandtiger, the King Of Crocs; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Adam Gopnik, author of The Real Work: On The Mystery Of Mastery, which answers the question of how do masters learn their miraculous skills? Doogie Lish Sandtiger is a collector. He’s also known as the King of Crocs because he has over 2,100 pairs of the colourful shoes. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour...2023-04-2359 min

The Stuph File Program#0709: Steven Feinberg; Russell Brooks; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Steve Feinberg, author of Do What Others Say Can't Be Done: Play The Meta Game; Russell Brooks, author Jam Run; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Steve Feinberg, a PhD, is the author of Do What Others Say Can’t Be Done: Play The Meta Game. Russell Brooks has just released his 5th thriller novel. This one is called Jam Run. It’s a story set in Jamaica that is based on a real life tragic event. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of...2023-03-1957 min

The Stuph File Program#0706: Frank Kermit; Mack Little; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring relationship coach, Frank Kermit; Mack Little, author of Daughter Of Hades; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Relationship coach Frank Kermit talks about relationships and social media.. Mack Little, author of Daughter Of Hades, a tale of historical fiction that takes place in the slavery days of the Caribbean. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for February. This one deals with President Eisenhower and ali...2023-02-2758 min

The Stuph File Program#0702: Christopher Pellegrini; Rick Antonson; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring spirit maker, Christopher Pellegrini, author of The Shocku Handbook; Rick Antonson, author of Train Beyond The Mountains: Journeys On The Rocky Mountaineer; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Christopher Pellegrini is a spirit maker who has been a contributor to the award-winning Oxford Companion to Spirts & Cocktails and is the author of The Shochu Handbook. He actually started making alcohol as a high schooler. Rick Antonson is excellent at writing travel memoirs. His latest is about a very special train in Western Canada. The book...2023-01-2958 min

The Stuph File Program#0693: Mike Barnette; Janeen & Michael Damian; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring History Channel diver Mark Barnette; Janeen & Michael Damian, producer/director of Falling For Christmas; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Undersea explorer and marine biologist, Mike Barnette, one of the team of History Channel divers who found a large chunk of the Space Shuttle Challenger at the bottom of the ocean floor. The results are part of the History Channel series, The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. Janeen & Michael Damian. The former Young & The Restless star and his wife produced and directed the Netflix C...2022-11-2758 min

The Stuph File Program#0689: Jerry Hamza; Jane Baird Warren; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Jerry Hamza, co-producer of George Carlin's American Dream; Jane Baird Warren, author of How To Be A Goldfish; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Jerry Hamza was the manager of his best friend, the legendary comic, George Carlin. He recently won an Emmy for co-producing the HBO documentary, George Carlin’s American Dream. Jane Baird Warren is the author of the kids’ book, How To Be A Goldfish. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spi...2022-10-3058 min

The Stuph File Program#0684: Linda Finstad; Žilvinas Kulvinskis; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring artist Linda Finstad; Žilvinas Kulvinskis, co-founder of Chazz Potato Chips; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Linda Finstad who is known as The Coffee Artist, for using coffee as her paint. She's also the author of several books including Coffee Time With God and Just Not That Kind Of Angel. Žilvinas Kulvinskis, co-founder of Chazz Chips, who offer a potato chip that has a very distinctive flavour of the nether regions of the female anatomy. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing...2022-09-2558 min

The Stuph File Program#0680: Neil Senturia; Sam Liebman; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Neil Senturia, co-author of I Did It; real estate developer, Sam Liebman, author of Harvard Can't Teach: What You Learn From The Streets; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Neil Senturia, co-author of I Did It, the true story of Gina Champion-Cain, the mastermind behind the largest female-led Ponzi scheme in US history. Sam Liebman is a real estate developer and author of Harvard Can’t Teach: What You Learn From The Streets. He’s talks about how office space has to change in a post...2022-08-2857 min

The Stuph File Program#0675: D. Brent Nelson; Lynne Harley; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring composer D. Brent Nelson from Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem; Lynne Harley, author of What If You Could?; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download D. Brent Nelson is the Emmy-winning co-composer on the popular Peacock spinoff series, Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem. They've done a 44-minute musical score with a full 44-piece live string orchestra, that is now available wherever you stream audio, such as Apple Music & Spotify. Lynne Harley, author of What If You Could?, is cycling across Canada to raise f...2022-07-2459 min

The Stuph File Program#0671: Natasha Deen; Yogi Akal; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Natasha Deen, author of The Signs And Wonders Of Tuna Rashad; Yogi Akal; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Natasha Deen is the author of the YA novel, The Signs And Wonders Of Tuna Rashad. Our old friend, Yogi Akal, is celebrating a milestone birthday, but he wants a special organization to get all the presents. He's organized Yogi Akal’s Walk For Health, Hope And Haven Toronto, raising funds for a day shelter for homeless men over 50. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the a...2022-06-2657 min

The Stuph File Program#0666: Mark Goldsmith; Bruce Olav Solheim; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Goldsmith, founder of Getting Out And Staying Out; Bruce Olav Solheim, author of Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Mark Goldsmith is the founder of Getting Out And Staying Out, a non-profit organization that helps incarcerated youth follow the right path when they get out of jail. Mark is also the author of From Madison Avenue To Rikers Island: The Making Of A Social Entrepreneur. Bruce Olav Solheim, author of the new graphic novel, Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter. Also, hi...2022-05-2257 min

The Stuph File Program#0662: Joe Rogan; Chris Shaver; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring comic Joe Rogan; Chris Shaver, The Couple's Whisperer; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download We go back 20 years to a lost interview from 2000 with Joe Rogan, when he performed in Montreal at the annual Just For Laughs Festival, long before he became a firebrand podcaster, in the days when he was a standup comic. Chris Shaver is a motivational psychology expert known as “The Couple’s Whisperer”. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and...2022-04-2458 min

The Stuph File Program#0657: Sean O’Neil; Jeffrey Gurian; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Sean O'Neil, author of The Omega Variant; Jeffrey Gurian author of Facing Adversity: Stories Of Courage And Inspiration; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Author Sean O’Neil talks about his new novel, The Omega Variant, which deals with a deadly new Covid strain in the not-to-distant future. Dentist turned comic, Jeffrey Gurian, is the author of Facing Adversity: Stories Of Courage And Inspiration. Jeffrey is someone who has faced more than his share of adversity. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Ch...2022-03-2058 min

The Stuph File Program#0654: David Tyler; Marc Hartzman; & Andrew FazekasThe Stuph File Program Featuring voice over specialist, David Tyler; Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Voice over specialist, David Tyler, who is the imaging voice, both regionally and nationally for CTV News. He’s also embarked on another venture called David Tyler Speaks. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of February which deals with a big...2022-02-2758 min

The Stuph File Program#0650: Angela Crocker; Charlie Angus; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Angela Crocker, author of Work From Home Zone: Helping Entrepreneurs and Employees Integrate Work and Life; Charlie Angus, author of Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals, Birth of a Mining Superpower; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Angela Crocker, author of Work From Home Zone: Helping Entrepreneurs and Employees Integrate Work and Life. NDP MP Charlie Angus, author of Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals, Birth of a Mining Superpower. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Ou...2022-01-3057 min $It\'s Haunted...What Now?$ It's Haunted...What Now?S3:E50- Interview with Author Marc Hartzman I recently sat down with Author Marc Hartzman who wrote the incredible book ‘Chasing Ghosts’ to talk about all things SPOOKY! He shared some great stories from the book and what into researching it. Don’t forget you have an opportunity to still enter the giveaway for the book! Ok…Ready to Get Spooked? About the AuthorMARC HARTZMANMarc Hartzmanis “one of America’s leading connoisseurs of the bizarre” (ABCNews.com) and is the author of several books, including The Big Book of Mars (Quirk, 2020). Hartzman’s work has appeared in Mental Floss, Bizarre, and HuffPost/AOL Weird...2021-12-0141 min $It\'s Haunted...What Now?$ It's Haunted...What Now?S3:E50- Interview with Author Marc HartzmanI recently sat down with Author Marc Hartzman who wrote the incredible book ‘Chasing Ghosts’ to talk about all things SPOOKY! He shared some great stories from the book and what into researching it. Don’t forget you have an opportunity to still enter the giveaway for the book! Ok…Ready to Get Spooked?About the Author: MARC HARTZMANMarc Hartzmanis “one of America’s leading connoisseurs of the bizarre” (ABCNews.com) and is the author of several books, including The Big Book of Mars (Quirk, 2020). Hartzman’s work has appeared in Mental Floss, Bizarre, and HuffPost/AOL Wei...2021-12-0140 min

The Stuph File Program#0641: Terence Bowman; Jorge Contreras; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring actor/director Terence Bowman; Jorge Contreras, author of The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Montreal actor, Terence Bowman, is directing a live table read for charity that will be streamed. It’s that holiday classic, Die Hard: A Live Online Table Read. The table read benefits The Canadian Women’s Foundation and will be available for streaming during the 24 hours after the live performance on December 2nd at 8pm eastern, availa...2021-11-2857 min

The Stuph File Program#0636: Nate Hendley; Gary Feng; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Nate Hendley, author of The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation; Guinness World Record holder, Gary Feng; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Nate Hendley is the author of the true crime novel, The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation, the story of 24-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith. Gary Feng is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest...2021-10-2458 min

Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Heart-Pounding.Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural by Marc HartzmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/567021to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Author: Marc Hartzman Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 28, 2021 Genres: Unique Non-Fiction Publisher's Summary: Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture. Ghosts are everywhere—whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and television shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs de...2021-09-287h 41

Listen To A Addictive Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural by Marc HartzmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/567021to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Author: Marc Hartzman Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 28, 2021 Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy Publisher's Summary: Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture. Ghosts are everywhere—whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and television shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs de...2021-09-287h 41

Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Learn Something New, Unique Non-FictionChasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural by Marc HartzmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/567021to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Author: Marc Hartzman Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 41 minutes Release date: September 28, 2021 Genres: Unique Non-Fiction Publisher's Summary: Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture. Ghosts are everywhere—whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and television shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs de...2021-09-287h 41

The Stuph File Program#0632: Dennis Palumbo; Shane Rhinewald; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Dennis Palumbo, author of Panic Attack; Shane Rhinewald, Senior Director of Public Relations at The Museum Of Play; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Author Dennis Palumbo has released his 6th Daniel Rinaldi mystery. This one is called Panic Attack. (You can also hear Dennis’ previous appearance on the show where he talks about writing during the pandemic. You can hear the conversation via Audea: Dennis Palumbo – Writing In A Pandemic). Shane Rhinewald is the Senior Director of Public Relations for the innovative and fun M...2021-09-2758 min

The Stuph File Program#0627: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard; Carole Brody Fleet; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring actress/stuntwoman, Janeshia Adams-Ginyard; Carole Brody Fleet, author of Widows Wear Stilettos; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Janeshia Adams-Ginyard is an actress, an award winning stuntwoman who has appeared in such films as Black Panther and has been a US National bobsledder and a pro wrestler. She's back on the show because she has just been nominated for an Emmy in the brand new category of Outstanding Stunt Performer. Carole Brody Fleet is an award winning author, grief recovery expert and speaker. Her first book was Widows Wear Stilettos, and it has just come out with...2021-08-2358 min

The Stuph File Program#0623: Sasha Vosk; Alex Sangha; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Sasha Vosk, author of 400 YEARS OF NEW YORK HISTORY: A PICTORIAL GUIDE: Book 1. NEW YORK as NEW AMSTERDAM in the 1600s (VOSK TIME TRAVEL GUIDE); Alex Sangha, producer of Emergence: Out Of The Shadows; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Sasha Vosk is the author of a very innovative pictorial history tome called 400 YEARS OF NEW YORK HISTORY: A PICTORIAL GUIDE: Book 1. NEW YORK as NEW AMSTERDAM in the 1600s (VOSK TIME TRAVEL GUIDE). It’s a book with stunning visuals. Alex Sangha is the producer of the documentary, Emergence: Out Of The Shadows, which looks...2021-07-2558 min

The Stuph File Program#0618: Jeff Belanger; Scott Johnson; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Jeff Belanger, author of The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds; Scott Johnson, host of the podcast, What Was That Like?; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Jeff Belanger an author, podcaster, storyteller and explorer who is the author of the book, The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds. Climbing Kilimanjaro was something he just had to do, in the memory of a brother-in-law that he lost to cancer. Jeff is also the host of the podcast, New England Legends. Scott Johnson is the host of podcast called What Was That Lik...2021-06-2057 min

The Stuph File Program#0614: Ian Usher; Clifford Samuels; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Ian Usher, author of A Life Sold – What ever happened to that guy who sold his whole life on eBay?; Clifford Samuels, administrator for the Canadian Science Fiction & Fantasy Association; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download A return visit with Ian Usher, who we spoke to eleven years ago. He’s the guy who sold his entire life on eBay, and wrote the book, A Life Sold – What ever happened to that guy who sold his whole life on eBay? He brings us up-to-date with his life, including his new website, HouseSittingMagazine.com. Clifford Samuels, the administr...2021-05-2357 min

The Stuph File Program#0609: Sara Dykman; V.K. Tritschler; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Sara Dykman, author of Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration; V.K. Tritschler, author of A Town Called Nowhere; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Sara Dykman is the author of Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration. V.K. Tritschler is the author of the paranormal romance novel, A Town Called Nowhere. It’s a story that deals with were-panthers. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the story of Toby the Sapient Pig. This week’s guest slate is presented by voice over specialist, Donald James, a radio pal...2021-04-1957 min

The Stuph File Program#0606: Glenn Frankel; Bruce Olav Solheim; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Glenn Frankel, author of Shooting Midnight Cowboy: Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation, and the Making of a Dark Classic; Bruce Olav Solheim, author of Snarc 2; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Glenn Frankel is the author of Shooting Midnight Cowboy: Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation, and the Making of a Dark Classic. Bruce Olav Solheim is the author of Snarc 2, the follow up to the graphic novel that follows the continuing saga of Snarc, an intergalactic traveller and his companion, Cosmic Staff. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the story of Lady Wonder, the Nostradamus of horses. This...2021-03-2758 min

The Stuph File Program#0601: Melanie Lentz; Dennis Palumbo; & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring former Secret Service agent, Melanie Lentz, author of Agent Innocent: How the Secret Service Changed My Life; psychotherapist & author, Dennis Palumbo; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Former Secret Service agent, Melanie Lentz who became an agent at the age of 22 in a job that traditionally has very few women in its ranks. She’s the author of Agent Innocent: How the Secret Service Changed My Life. Author Dennis Palumbo, who is also a psychotherapist specializing in dealing with writers and creative types, talks about how the current pandemic period has been for writers. It's a fol...2021-02-2058 min

The Stuph File Program#0596: Carolyn Hennesy; Peter Mark Richman; & Marc Hartzman#0596: The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Carolyn Hennesy from General Hospital; actor Peter Mark Richman; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Actress Carolyn Hennesy, who plays lawyer Diane Miller on the hit ABC soap opera, General Hospital, recently celebrated her 500th episode on the daytime drama. We remember veteran character actor, Peter Mark Richman, who spent his lengthy career appearing on many television shows, usually as the heavy. He died on January 14th at the age of 93. In the 60's & 70's it was almost impossible to turn on your TV and not see him in something. In addition to guest ro...2021-01-1659 min

The Stuph File Program#0590: Andrew Fazekas; Marc Hartzman; & Paul J.J. PayackThe Stuph File Program Featuring science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky; Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com; & Paul J.J. Payack from the Global Language Monitor Download Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the recent collapse of the iconic giant telescope at The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. (You can also see a drone video of the collapse on Andrew's Facebook page). Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the bizarre holiday tale of the stolen body of Charlie Chaplin. What are the...2020-12-0558 min

The Stuph File Program#0587: Hank Garrett & Marc HartzmanThe Stuph File Program Featuring Hank Garrett, actor & author of From Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Veteran character actor Hank Garrett has written his memoir called From Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight. He went from being a cop in real life to acting as a not-so-bright cop on the classic sitcom, Car 54, Where Are You? Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com is back with a November story of a clown who ran for President. This week’s opening slate is presented by historian David O’Keefe, who is the author of several great wartime histories, includi...2020-11-1557 min

The Stuph File Program#0583: Conchata Ferrell; Dee Wallace; & Marc HartzmanFeaturing actress Conchata Ferrell; actress Dee Wallace star of Stay Home; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download We remember the phenomenal actress, Conchata Ferrell, who recently passed away. She was best known for playing Berta on Two & A Half Men. Scream Queen, Dee Wallace, who managed to stay busy during quarantine by creating her own horror film with a few famous friends called Stay Home. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com on how Thomas Edison wanted to talk to the dead. This week's opening slate is presented by Marcy Zweikaft who is a financial services representative. Click below to order directly from Amazon.co 2020-10-1857 min

The Stuph File Program#0577: Nick Santora; Dan Piraro; & Marc Hartzman#0577: The Stuph File Program Featuring Nick Santora, executive producer & writer of The Fugitive on Quibi; Bizarro creator, Dan Piraro, author of Peyote Cowboy; and Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Nick Santora is the executive producer of the short from Quibi series reboot of The Fugitive, starring Keifer Sutherland. He’s also the author of a couple of favourite books of mine. Slip & Fall and the excellent page turner Fifteen Digits. Dan Piraro, the creator of the Bizarro comic strip, has written a graphic novel called Peyote Cowboy, that you can read online for free. Marc Hartzman, author of The Big Book of Mars: From Anci...2020-09-0659 min

The Stuph File Program#0573: Dr. Katie Mack; Marc Hartzman; & Andrew FazekasFeaturing Dr. Katie Mack, author of The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking); Marc Hartzman, author of The Big Book of Mars: From Ancient Egypt to The Martian, A Deep-Space Dive into Our Obsession with the Red Planet; & Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Theoretical astrophysicist, Dr. Katie Mack, is the author of The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking). Find out the possible ways that our universe comes to an end. Marc Hartzman is the author of The Big Book of Mars: From Ancient Egypt to The Martian, A Deep-Space Dive into Our Obsession wi...2020-08-0958 min

Weird HistorianBruce Haack Speaks from the Way-Out World of the BeyondBruce Haack was an innovative musician in the ‘60s & ‘70s who created some far-out music for children. His record label, Dimension 5, was all about the dimension of imagination. Twenty years ago, I tried contacting him from another dimension — a dimension beyond the veil. Hear the story, as told by James Archer of Ignitor Media and your Weird Historian, Marc Hartzman, in this special episode. For more weird stories, visit WeirdHistorian.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdhistorian/support 2020-04-1011 min