Shows
NecronomicastEpisode 307 Amanda D. Paulson is "Pretty F'n Spooky!"Super excited to welcome my next guest, Amanda D. Paulson to the Necronomicast! She is a paranormal investigator, public speaker, and medium based in the Pacific Northwest, with over 17 years of experience and tens of millions of views across multiple social media platforms. You can find Amanda's work featured in Season 1 and 2 of Ghost Files, in publications Apartment Therapy, The Inlander and the 2025 Official Spokane Visitor Guide and her writing published in Haunted Magazine and The Feminine Macabre Vol. 1. Amanda wrote the Paranormal Emotive Touchpoint theory in 2022 and now delivers lectures and workshops about her work on O...
2025-11-121h 05
NecronomicastEpisode 306 "Black Walls & William Hall" with Doug KabourekHappy Halloween! For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome back former co-host Doug Kabourek! Doug joins me for a highly spirited conversation centering on his new album released just in time for the Halloween season "Black Walls & William Hall". A complex and incredible musical tribute to the famed Omaha haunted house attraction "Mystery Manor" which was closed and demolished in 2024 after 40 years of delivering fun filled fright to the citizens of Omaha. We will sharing the track "Ambulance" from the album! From music journalist Tim McMahan: "The epic new album Black...
2025-10-311h 08
NecronomicastEpisode 305 "Death In Apartment 603" with Nancy SchwartzmanFor this incredible episode, I am joined by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman. The focus of our conversation centers on the case of Ellen Greenberg, subject of Nancy's sensational HULU docuseries "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened To Ellen Greenberg". Together we will navigate through the strange case of Ellen Greenberg and her mysterious death. Her death was officially ruled a suicide despite the 20+ stab wounds (10 to her back and neck) and 11 bruises, sparking extensive debate as to whether the cause of death was actually homicide. The mysterious circumstances surrounding the manner of death have prompted significant po...
2025-10-2447 min
NecronomicastEpisode 304 "Haunted Hotel" with Matt RollerFor this episode of Necronomicast, I am super excited to welcome to the show Matt Roller, the creator and writer behind the smash new Netflix adult animated series "Haunted Hotel"! Already renewed for a second season, this show conceived by the Rick and Morty veteran materializes on Netflix with its spirited tale of a single mom who inherits a spooky Gothic inn named the Undervale, which incidentally comes complete with a menagerie of undead, unhappy spirits. Along with the ghost of her deceased brother and two precocious kids, this reluctant innkeeper must try to work with these p...
2025-10-1539 min
NecronomicastEpisode 303 "Keys To Halloween" with Alan HowarthFor this episode of Necronomicast, I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with a legend in the motion picture industry...Alan Howarth! Alan Howarth's award–winning film work started on Star Trek–The Motion Picture, launching him as a sound designer for the following 6 Star Trek feature films. Next was "Escape From New York", collaborating on music with director and composer, John Carpenter, and scoring for "Halloween sequels 2–6″, "Christine", "Big Trouble in Little China", "Prince of Darkness" and "They Live". He has since composed music for over 50 films. His sound design work placed him on the Oscar–winnin...
2025-10-011h 49
NecronomicastEpisode 302 Ryan Sprague "Somewhere In The Skies"I am very excited to welcome to the Necronomicast an incredible guest...Ryan Sprague! Ryan is a regular on Ancient Aliens (History Channel) and a lead investigator and co-host of Mysteries Decoded (The CW) and Haunted (Eastlink). He is the author of Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to the UFO Phenomenon which has been implemented into college courses at Webster University and Mercyhurst University. He is also the author of Stories from Somewhere in the Skies. Both books hit #1 on Amazon's Best-Sellers list. He is the creator and host of the Somewhere in the Skies...
2025-09-171h 10
NecronomicastEpisode 300 Jim Harold For this special 300th episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the program the "podfather" of paranormal podcasting, the legendary Jim Harold! Since 2005, Jim has built a global following with his flagship shows The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire. Jim's shows have been downloaded over 80 million times and consistently rank alongside major networks on the podcast charts. Going full-time in 2012, Jim expanded into premium content in addition to his popular free shows and has found time to author six books in his acclaimed Campfire series, which has repeatedly topped Amazon's Supernatural bestseller rankings.
2025-08-151h 10
NecronomicastEpisode 299 The Adventures of Aaron SagersFor this 299th episode of Necronomicast, I am excited to welcome to the program Aaron Sagers! Aaron Sagers is a Storyteller. An award-winning media personality and travel expert, he is a TV & on-camera host, producer, journalist, and author on a mission to make cross-cultural connections across the globe through myths, legends, and folklore. Sagers is best known for his expertise as a Paranormal Journalist, Paranormal Pop Culture historian, and "nerd culture" expert. He currently appears as host of Netflix's 28 Days Haunted, on Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught on Camera (in its ninth season); is creator/host...
2025-08-011h 07
NecronomicastEpisode 298 Greg Lawson "Roswell: The After Action Report"Seventy eight years ago this week, the reports of a crashed UFO near Roswell, New Mexico made worldwide news. For this episode of Necronomicast, I am once again joined by Greg Lawson, "The Paranormal Detective" to discuss his research into the events of July 1947. His book, "Roswell: The After Action Report" is a fantastic deep dive into the investigation and the major players that have captivated the public's attention for these many decades. So join me and one of my favorite guests, Greg Lawson, for this episode of Necronomicast! Greg Lawson's official website....
2025-07-141h 10
NecronomicastEpisode 297 "Something I Keep Upstairs" with J. D. BarkerWelcome one and all to this special episode of Necronomicast! Episode 297 features the return of one of the biggest talents in the publishing world today, J.D. Barker! He is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. J.D. returns with another chilling and spinetingling work of paranormal fiction that is embedded with real life history. "Something I Keep Upstairs" is an engaging book that tells the story of a haun...
2025-06-0653 min
NecronomicastEpisode 296 "Into The Fray and Beyond" with Shannon LeGroFor this episode of Necronomicast, I am proud to bring you an exclusive conversation with researcher/investigator and paranormal podcasting powerhouse Shannon LeGro! Shannon has been interested in the paranormal since she was a teen, after her own personal sighting of something truly anomalous. And although it's not what her encounter entailed, one of her passions is the subject of Sasquatch. Her weekly show, INTO THE FRAY has Shannon speaking to witnesses of cryptids, UFOs, and various aspects of the paranormal. She has co-authored books on both Bigfoot and the Paranormal, and founded Beyond the Fray Publishing...
2025-05-151h 03
NecronomicastEpisode 295 "Small Town Monsters" with Seth BreedloveFor this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show filmmaker Seth Breedlove! Seth has written, edited, produced and directed shorts and features about a variety of topics but is best known for his production company and the films they've produced under the Small Town Monsters banner. In 2013, Breedlove began working on the concept for a series entitled Small Town Monsters. In general, he set out to capture true accounts from tiny communities often forgotten by the larger media outlets, and from the era (1960s and 1970s) of high intensity monster encounters. These c...
2025-04-1659 min
NecronomicastEpisode 294 Tim Binnall "Paranormal Podcasting Pioneer!"Tonights exclusive episode of Necronomicast features the legendary pioneering paranormal podcaster Tim Binnall! He is the founder of the paranormal think tank Binnall of America, an online coterie that features both an audio program and a talented staff of writers. As host and producer of the critically acclaimed podcast BoA, he has interviewed a vast array of researchers, spanning a wide spectrum of disciplines and ranging from bonafide esoteric icons to up-and-coming future players in the world of the paranormal. A graduate of Syracuse University, Binnall aims to maintain an outsider's perspective on the paranormal world and p...
2025-03-141h 05
NecronomicastEpisode 293 "The Fox Hollow Farm Murders" with Coroner Jeff JellisonFor this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by Jeff Jellison, the elected Coroner of Hamilton County, Indiana. Our conversation focuses on the gruesome case of serial killer Herbert Baumeister which is the subject of a fascinating new four part documentary on Hulu. "The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer" explores the aftermath of a unthinkable crime spree and examines the quest of Jeff Jellison to identify the victims of Baumeister, who was thought to have killed over a dozen men and scattered their remains in the woods behind his house at the Fox Hollow Fa...
2025-02-2842 min
NecronomicastEpisode 292 "Tales From The Darkness" with Dave Schrader I'm very excited to welcome back to the Necronomicast...Dave Schrader! From an early age, Dave Schrader has been surrounded by the strange and anomalous, from haunted homes to creature sightings, UFO encounters, and more. Now, as an experienced paranormal investigator, he travels the world seeking the truth and following the claims of Ghosts, Bigfoot, UFOs, Monsters, Myths and Legends. You can find Dave streaming on MAX & Discovery+'s hit TV series, The Holzer Files and Ghosts of Devil's Perch. Dave has also appeared on Paranormal State, Ghost Adventures, Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room, Paranormal Challenge...
2025-02-1458 min
NecronomicastEpisode 291 "We Don't Talk About Emma" with J.D. BarkerWelcome one and all to this special episode of Necronomicast! Episode 291 features one of the biggest talents in the publishing world today, J.D. Barker! He is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. We are chatting about his life and career, and focusing on his brand new book that is just hitting the shelves worldwide "We Don't Talk About Emma"...a crime thriller set in the gritty streets of N...
2025-01-3148 min
NecronomicastEpisode 290 "Fights, Camera, Action!" with Sophie Jones and Luke SewellYou ready to fight? For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by the filmmakers behind the hit new Netflix documentary that is sweeping the globe! Sophie Jones and Luke Sewell join me to talk all about "Fights, Camera, Action" which focuses on the rise and fall of "The Jerry Springer Show". This jaw-dropping, premium two-part series that tells the story of The Jerry Springer Show as it's never been told before. This Netflix documentary explores how this daytime talk show became one of the biggest and most outrageous TV hits of the nineties. But behind the en...
2025-01-1554 min
NecronomicastEpisode 289 The World According To Darcy StaniforthHappy New Year! For this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by an absolute delight of a guest and a true original spirit in the world of the paranormal! Darcy Staniforth is an American Studies scholar, paranormal investigator, writer, and performer sought out for her expertise in popular culture, comedy, death, and unexplained phenomena. When not working with students both inside and outside of the classroom, she is a docent for the Kellogg House, a popular destination for historical ghost tours in Santa Ana, CA. Join me and Darcy for a wide ranging...
2025-01-021h 08
NecronomicastEpisode 288 "Mothman and Other Mysteries" with Tobias & Emily WaylandOn this episode of Necronomicast, I close out 2024 with a wonderful conversation with Tobias and Emily Wayland. You might have seen Tobias recently on the most recent season of "Unsolved Mysteries" on Netflix! Together, the work of Tobias and Emily were featured on season four of Unsolved Mysteries, the series premiere of Expedition X, and the Small Town Monsters documentaries Terror in the Skies and On the Trail of the Lake Michigan Mothman for their work investigating Mothman sightings in the Midwest. Tobias and Emily have been involved with the Lake Michigan Mothman investigation since its advent in...
2024-12-1655 min
NecronomicastEpisode 287 "The Doc of Chucky" with Thommy Hutson and Mark Alan MillerFor this episode of Necronomicast, I am very proud to bring back to the program Thommy Hutson! The award-winning screenwriter, producer, and author is one of the creative forces behind the groundbreaking documentaries "Crystal Lake Memories" and "Never Sleep Again". Joining him for this special episode is New York Times bestselling author, producer, and director Mark Alan Miller! Together, we chat all about their brand new documentary "The Doc of Chucky" which is a wonderful deep dive into Don Mancini's "Chucky" and "Child's Play" movie franchise! This definitive documentary is available now on Shudder. Killer dolls and....Big...
2024-12-0651 min
NecronomicastEpisode 284 "Dressing Up Halloween" with Rob CaprilozziTonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome back to the program documentary filmmaker Rob Caprilozzi to discuss his newest film "Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc." The company Ben Cooper, Inc. is one of the biggest game-changers in the history of the Halloween holiday, responsible for mass producing the very first licensed Halloween costumes that children in America ever had at their disposal. With the plastic masks and the vinyl smocks, Ben Cooper's costumes have truly become as iconic as the characters they transformed us into. The documentary shines the...
2024-10-2138 min
NecronomicastEpisode 283 BONUS EPISODE! "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County"Welcome one and all to a special "Bonus" episode of Necronomicast! I received an exclusive behind the scenes look at the next groundbreaking production at the (haunted) Benson Theatre in Omaha, Nebraska "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County"! I sit down with directors Maddie Radcliffe, Jason Levering, and John Forsman on location in the Theatre to chat about this incredible collaboration by Stephen King and John Mellencamp. In a world where storytelling transcends boundaries, where the eerie melodies of legends intertwine with the chilling narrative of the supernatural, Benson Theatre invites you to experience "...
2024-10-1136 min
NecronomicastEpisode 282 "Unsolved Mysteries" with Terry Dunn MeurerThere are few television shows that have woven themselves into the very fabric of American culture like "Unsolved Mysteries". The music, the storytelling, and of course the iconic host Robert Stack have enthralled audiences for decades.Tonight, my guest is the co-creator and executive producer of the show Terry Dunn Meurer! We will trace the history of the show from its beginnings to the brand new season that premiers on Netflix on October 2nd. Unsolved Mysteries is more than a television program. It is an institution built upon solving the strangest mysteries on Earth and br...
2024-10-0133 min
NecronomicastEpisode 279 "High Strangeness Expeditions" with Bryce JohnsonBryce Johnson is an acclaimed actor/producer as well as creator and host of the popular podcast "Bigfoot Collectors Club". Bryce has been obsessed with Bigfoot ever since he was a young boy. Although acting is his profession, researching the strange and unexplained along with crypto-zoological creatures is his passion. Those two pursuits converged in 2013 when Bryce starred in the critically lauded movie "Willow Creek," a found-footage horror film about a quest to find evidence of Bigfoot. While researching his role, Bryce met Robert "Bob" Gimlin, the man who, along with Roger Patterson, captured the legendary footage...
2024-08-1653 min
NecronomicastEpisode 278 "Rocky Mountain Mysteries" with Katie PaigeFor this episode of Necronomicast, it is my great pleasure to welcome to the program Katie Paige. Katie Paige has been on a quest to uncover the truth about the strange phenomena that she has experienced throughout her life starting with her experiences growing up in an environment of high strangeness in Colorado. This motivated her to become a leader and director for the Colorado MUFON organization and to conduct field investigations and UFO research in the Colorado area. She is recognized worldwide as a respected and valued author, lecturer, presenter, and speaker for conferences, d...
2024-08-0257 min
NecronomicastEpisode 276 "Optimistic Infinity House" with Andrew VogtMy guest tonight for a late night conversation is internationally known Colorado jazz musician Andrew Vogt. Andrew is no stranger to the Necronomicast as he was featured back on episode #150 as well as assisting psychic Cindy Kaza and John E. L. Tenney conjure spirits at the Historic Haunted Heartland live show in Omaha. Andrew is back to talk about his paranormal experiences, the psychical connection of jazz musicians, and to give us an exclusive preview of his tune "Brickpoint", the opening track off his new album "Optimistic Infinity House"! Join me and Andrew Vogt on t...
2024-06-171h 02
NecronomicastEpisode 274 Noelle and Nicole from "The Quite Unusual Podcast"Welcome, friends, to this fun and quite unusual episode of Necronomicast! My guests tonight for a late night conversation from Chicago are the creative minds behind one of my favorite podcast shows "The Quite Unusual Podcast"! Every episode Noelle and Nicole deliver a mix of unsolved mysteries, terrors, and trepidations all the while being crazy for cryptids and the creepy! Nefarious cults, serial killers, conspiracy theories, ghost stories…Noelle and Nicole celebrate the strange and keep it unusual! "The Quite Unusual Podcast" Official Site
2024-05-151h 22
NecronomicastEpisode 273 "Women On The Fringe" with Denise A. Agnew, Marie D. Jones, and Nicole StricklandOn this episode of Necronomicast, I am joined by not one, not two, but three phenomenal guests who are experts in supernatural phenomena and who have crafted a remarkable new book entitled "Women On The Fringe: Groundbreaking Women In The Paranormal". Denise A. Agnew, Marie D. Jones, and Nicole Strickland bring their impressive resumes, their impressive knowledge, and their impressive insights into the paranormal while bringing a much needed spotlight into the important role that women in their field bring. "Women on the Fringe" on this episode of Necronomicast! "Women On The Fringe" on Amazon.
2024-05-0153 min
NecronomicastEpisode 272 "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" with Dr. Jeff MeldrumMy guest tonight for a late night conversation is one of the most respected and renowned experts in the world of Sasquatch research, Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Dr. Meldrum is an associate professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University and affiliate curator of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. He is known the world over for his scientific as well as sensible study of the Sasquatch ever since he discovered fresh tracks at the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington back in 1996. So join us as we discuss his fascinating and important book...
2024-04-151h 08
NecronomicastEpisode 271 "The Sensual Sasquatch" with Randall F. TraversFor this special episode of Necronomicast, I am featuring a conversation recorded live at a recent cryptozoological/paranormal convention in the Midwest. Joining me is first time author, but longtime researcher, Randall F. Travers. He has made it his life's work to uncover some of the most controversial yet captivating evidence ever in the study of cryptozoology...the reproductive habits, rituals, and proclivities of the creature known as Sasquatch! His book features startling eyewitness accounts of true encounters with the legendary creatures. So join me and my colorful guest, Randall F Travers, as we discuss hi...
2024-04-0137 min
NecronomicastEpisode 269 "The Octopus Murders" with Christian Hansen and Zachary Treitz When journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a hotel bathtub, police ruled it a suicide. But his family and colleagues believe he may have been murdered for investigating a conspiracy he called "The Octopus" - a hidden organization connected to stolen government spy software, a string of unsolved murders, and some of the biggest political scandals of the 20th century. Tonight on Necronomicast for an exclusive conversation, I welcome researcher Christian Hansen and director Zachary Treitz, whose incredible four part Netflix docuseries untangles a mystery decades in the making.
2024-03-0145 min
NecronomicastEpisode 268 The History of Joshua DairenFot this episode of the Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show one of the brightest new minds in the world of paranormal and historical exploration...Joshua Dairen. Joshua Dairen is a verified paranormal content creator, researcher, and historian from Auburn, Alabama whose deep dive into history and the paranormal has led him to become a rising star in both the paranormal and historical genres. He has been featured in documentaries, podcasts, and live paranormal presentations across the country to great acclaim. He has become a TikTok and Instagram sensation for the...
2024-02-151h 20
NecronomicastEpisode 266 "Paranormal Bigfoot" with Brett Eichenberger and Tobe JohnsonFor this episode of Necronomicast, I am very excited to have return as guests filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Tobe Johnson who, with their team, have created a fantastic brand new documentary entitled "A Flash Of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot" (available now on Amazon Prime). This follow-up to their acclaimed feature "A Flash Of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed" (available now on TUBI) focuses on the strange and paranormal aspect of the Bigfoot phenomenon as told by eye witnesses, scientists, and experts in the field of Bigfoot research. "A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot" tonight on the Necronomicast!
2024-01-1557 min
NecronomicastEpisode 265 "Welcome All Weirdos" with Steve BergAttention All Weirdos! My guest tonight for a late night conversation is actor and high strangeness enthusiast, Steve Berg! You might know Steve from his numerous appearances on shows like "Drunk History", "The Goldbergs", and "The Good Place". Steve is also one of the great ambassadors of the State of Nebraska as the host of his phenomenal phenomena driven podcast "Hi, Strangeness" and his appearances at conventions and live events nationwide. Tonight, Steve joins me in the Necronomicast studio for a lively and wide ranging conversation about growing up weird, growing up in N...
2024-01-011h 26
NecronomicastEpisode 263 "The Fright Before Christmas" with Jeff BelangerMy guest on this episode of the Necronomicast for a late night conversation is author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer, and explorer of the unexplained, Jeff Belanger. He's written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages. He's the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime. He provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world, and he's been the writer and researcher for every episode of Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. We will be discussing his fantastic new book "The Fright Be...
2023-12-0150 min
NecronomicastEpisode 262 "Murder in the 21st" with Joshua Kessler and Jon HirschFor this episode of Necronomicast, my guests tonight for a late night conversation are Joshua Kessler and Jon Hirsch. They are two of the executive producers of the new hit A&E Network true crime series "Murder In The 21st"! I am very honored, proud, and excited that the Necronomicast is featured on two episodes of this revolutionary and innovative new true crime programming brought to you by Glass Entertainment and the A&E network. So sit back and relax and hear how this show was developed and produced by award winning industry professionals. Josh Ke...
2023-11-151h 00
NecronomicastEpisode 261 "The Devil On Trial" with Chris HoltMy guest tonight, for a late night conversation is filmmaker Chris Holt. Chris has written and directed an intriging new documentary that is on Netflix right now entitled "The Devil on Trial". It centers around the strange case of the Glatzel family, and their alleged interaction with evil spirits that resulted in the nations first ever murder trial that used demonic posession as a defense. Did the Devil make him do it???? You be the judge! Filmmaker Chris Holt, on this episode of The Necronomicast! Chris Holt official site "Th...
2023-11-0133 min
NecronomicastEpisode 259 "Living For The Dead" with Ken Boggle & CastYou are in for a treat! For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the program the entire cast of the brand new paranormal television program "Living For The Dead"! "Living for the Dead" features the combined talents of Alex LeMay, Logan Taylor, Roz Hernandez, JuJu Bae, and Ken Boggle in the first paranormal television program in history with an entire LGBTQ+ cast. First, I will have an in depth conversation with tarot card reader Ken Boggle. Followed by a lively press junket style free for all with the entire cast! Emmy...
2023-10-161h 08
NecronomicastEpisode 258 "Sharksploitation" with Stephen ScarlataJust when you thought it was safe to go back into the water....another episode of Necronomicast has washed up on the beach! I am joined tonight by director Stephen Scarlata, who has put together the deFINative documentary on shark movies "Sharksploitation"! Sharksploitation is a love letter to the genre of films that include the perfect motion picture "Jaws" as well as underappreciated gems like "Ghost Shark". Stephen's attention to detail and clear passion for shark movies has movie fans coast to coast in a frenzy about this documentary now available on the Shudder Network.
2023-10-0257 min
NecronomicastEpisode 257 "Goodbye Hello" with Adam BerryTonight it is my pleasure to welcome again to the program for a return appearance, paranormal investigator extraordinaire Adam Berry! Of course you know him from television's "Ghost Hunters" and "Kindred Spirits", but now he's AUTHOR Adam Barry as we chat about his soon to be released book "Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal". Adam has written a thought-provoking and remarkable book that will inspire conversations across the land about the shared paranormal experiences that unite us as humans, and the implications of life after death. So say goodbye and hello...
2023-09-151h 01
NecronomicastEpisode 256 "Science Vs. Seance" with Deborah BlumFor this episode of Necronomicast, I am excited to welcome to the program Pulitzer Prize winning author and researcher Deborah Blum! Deborah's incredible book "Ghost Hunters- William James and the Search For Scientific Proof of Life After Death", is about the investigation of the ghost stories and instances of supernatural phenomena that could not be explained away. It traces the history of the formation of the Society for Psychical Research and the sometimes chaotic lives of the major players in early paranormal investigating. We will discuss among other things....why do ghosts wear clothes? Deborah Bl...
2023-09-0551 min
NecronomicastEpisode 255 "Three Bodies Burning" w/ Det. Brian BogdanoffI had the pleasure of welcoming my next guest, retired Omaha Detective Brian Bogdanoff to Necronomicast HQ for a live, face to face conversation! He has written a riveting bestselling true crime book about the horrific triple murder that shook the city of Omaha, Nebraska. The book is "Three Bodies Burning." This case has it all: murder, piles of cash stashed in the most unlikely of places, a blood-soaked crime scene, the remote dump site for bodies, luxury cars, flashy jewelry, and hundreds of pounds of illegal dope. Not only will you get a first ha...
2023-08-151h 34
NecronomicastEpisode 250 "Never Stop Searching" with Brian J. CanoWelcome one and all to this special milestone in the history of the Necronomicast! Episode 250 is here with a wonderful late night conversation with Brian J. Cano as we discuss his lifelong exploration of the paranormal and how he never stops searching! Brian J. Cano is a featured analyst for Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught On Camera, guest on History Channel's The Curse Of Oak Island: Drilling Down and The UnXplained With William Shatner as well as Tech Specialist for SyFy's Haunted Collector team. When not delighting fans with his on-screen presence, the 19-year investigative veteran ca...
2023-06-011h 00
NecronomicastEpisode 245 "Transmissions After Zero" with Eric MahoneyIn 1997, indie rock band Brainiac was at the top of the music world. After recording a series of influential albums and grinding out tours that earned them a diehard following of fans worldwide, tragedy struck. They disbanded after the sudden death of lead singer Tim Taylor in a car accident on May 23, 1997. The remaining members of the band struggled to make sense of losing not only their lifelong friend, but also a million dollar record deal. My guest, Eric Mahoney, has created an incredible documentary film "Transmissions After Zero" that chronicles the rise, f...
2023-03-151h 01
NecronomicastEpisode 244 Lt. Joe Kenda "Homicide Hunter: The Man With No Face"Tonight on Necronomicast, history is made as I welcome the return of one of the greatest crime fighters in modern American history, Lt. Joe Kenda! Lt. Joe joins us for an exclusive conversation detailing the case that is highlighted in the new special from Investigation Discovery and Discovery+, "Homicide Hunter: The Man With No Face". A heinous crime and a diabolical criminal are no match for the tenacity and the dedication to justice of the homicide division of the Colorado Springs police department. Join me and Lt. Joe Kenda for a late night...
2023-03-011h 02
NecronomicastEpisode 242 "Haunted In America" with Leslie RuleWelcome one and all to Season 13 of Necronomicast! Tonight's late night conversation features the return of author Leslie Rule! Before Leslie wrote her incredible true crime sensation "A Tangled Web" (featured on Necronomicast #197) she was the author of numerous books of true paranormal phenomena based on her own investigations and research. Tonight we discuss her newest book "Haunted in America" which is available everywhere books are sold. It's a fantastic collection and she is an absolute delight to chat with! Leslie Rule on this episode of Necronomicast! Haunted In America available at A...
2023-02-011h 05
NecronomicastEpisode 239 Nick Simons "28 Days Haunted"I didn't have far to look for my next honored guest! From the neighboring state of Iowa, I welcome Nick Simons to the Necronomicast! Nick has the distinction of being one of the main investigators on the new Netflix international smash hit program "28 Days Haunted". On this episode, we trace the beginnings of Nick's paranormal journey and formation that led him to this radical adventure of spending 28 straight days and nights in a haunted paranormal hotspot. The 6 part docu-series only tells part of the story, hear all about it from Nick's unique perspective on this ep...
2022-11-171h 07
NecronomicastEpisode 238 Shari DeBenedetti "Ghost Hunters"Shari DeBenedetti is my guest tonight for a late night conversation on this episode of Necronomicast! You have seen Shari on the hit television show "Ghost Hunters" but we go into a deep dive to explore what in her past made her explore the possibilities of the afterlife. Haunted locations, private investigations, all her paranormal adventures...and more! Join me and Shari DeBenedetti for a revealing and honest conversation on this episode of Necronomicast!
2022-10-2853 min
NecronomicastEpisode 234 "Travel The Dead" with Heather Taddy & Katrina WeidmanI can think of no better way to kick off the October programming on Necronomicast than a conversation with veteran paranormal investigators Heather Taddy and Katrina Weidman. With impressive credits between them like "Paranormal State", "Portals to Hell", "Paranormal Lockdown", "Alien Highway", and their newly created "Travel The Dead", expect a wide-ranging and facinating conversation with two true pioneers and imaginative free-thinkers. Heather Taddy and Katrina Weidman on Necronomicast! Heather Taddy's Official Website Katrina Weidman's Official Website "Travel The Dead" on YouTube
2022-10-0144 min
NecronomicastEpisode 231 Lt. Joe Kenda "American Detective"Tonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to have as a guest, one of the true legends in American law enforcement. A distinguished homicide Detective who, throughout his career, solved an astonishing 92% of his cases at the Colorado Springs Police Department. Lt. Joe Kenda. We will discuss, with great detail, his work and expertise in bringing murderers to justice. His cases and work have been presented on numerous TV shows such as "American Detective" and "Homicide Hunter" and through his books "Killer Triggers" and "I Will Find You". His newest endeavor debuts on Inve...
2022-08-1548 min
NecronomicastEpisode 230 "Reasonable Doubt" w/ Chris Anderson & Fatima SilvaTrue Crime fans rejoice! For this episode of Necronomicast, do I have something special for you... I am pleased to bring you retired homicide investigator Chris Anderson and criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva from the hit TV show "Reasonable Doubt" for a spirited and indepth conversation! On the show, they re-examine controversial murder cases to help the desperate families of those convicted decide if it's time to appeal or accept the guilty verdict once and for all. I hope you enjoy this revealing discussion about their pursuit of justice on this episode of Nec...
2022-08-0149 min
History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The MindParanormal Conversations 4 - Brian J. Corey of NecronomicastParanormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this fourth episode, we are joined by the host of Necronomicast, Brian J. Corey. We talk ghosts, his unexplained experiences, psychical connections, Malvern Manor and so much more! Be sure to check out our YouTube if you want to see the video of the interview! Check out our website: http://historygoesbump.com Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump
2022-05-0336 min
Caught on the Mike..."Truth In The Unknown" with Brian J. Corey of NecronomicastOnce again we find ourselves in the Halloween season, looking for answers: the truth in the unknown. Haunted locations, ghosts, ufos, aliens, bigfoot, true crime, and conspiracy theories reach a fever pitch this time of year. My next guest is an old friend and a fellow podcaster who’s podcast, Necronomicast, covers all these topics and more. I had a great time chatting about all these things with Brian J. Corey. No better way to kick off this month of Halloween- 2021…
2021-10-0848 min
NecronomicastEpisode 205 "Sharks: Monsters or Misunderstood?" with Dr. Mike Heithaus Shark Month on The Necronomicast continues with a "fintastic" conversation with one of the world's most respected experts on Sharks, Dr. Mike Heithaus! Dr. Mike Heithaus is dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University. He is a respected marine ecologist specializing in predator-prey interactions and the ecological importance of sharks and other large marine species. We will discuss famous shark attacks throughout history, the top 3 man-eaters, and the myths and mysteries of these majestic, misunderstood monsters of the deep!
2021-07-151h 03NecronomicastEpisode 203 Jeff Belanger "The Call of Kilimanjaro" My guest on this episode of the Necronomicast for a late night conversation is author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer, and explorer of the unexplained, Jeff Belanger. He's written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages. He's the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime. He provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world, and he's been the writer and researcher for every episode of Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. We discuss his fantastic new book "The Call of Kili...
2021-06-161h 17NecronomicastEpisode 202 "The Corpsewood Manor Murders" with Amy Petulla On this episode of the Necronomicast, my guest for a late night conversation is former trial and district attorney Amy Petulla. Amy is the owner of Chattanooga Ghost Tours and is the author of the book "The Corpsewood Manor Murders" It's the story of Dr. Charles Scudder and his companion Joey Odom, who built a castle named "Corpsewood Manor" in the woods of the Trion forest in Georgia to spend their retirement. They brought with them twelve thousand doses of LSD as rumors of drug use and Satanism swirled around the two men.
2021-06-011h 03NecronomicastEpisode 200 Nick Groff "Death Walker" Welcome to Episode 200 of The Necronomicast! For this milestone, I have the pleasure of welcoming to the program world renowned paranormal investigator, NICK GROFF! The world has gotten to know Nick from the television programs "Ghost Adventures", "Ghosts of Shepherdstown", and "Paranormal Lockdown". Tonight, get to know another side of Nick as we talk about his life, his passions, and what drives his inextinguishable spirit. Nick will share the story behind his new series "Death Walker" and much more during this exclusive late night conversation on the 200th episode of The Necronomicast!
2021-05-031h 00NecronomicastEpisode 192 Paranormal Paramedics and Poltergeists with Richard Estep!The Necronomicast is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and I can't think of a better guest to kick off this 10th year than Richard Estep, one of the world's preeminent paranormal investigators! You have seen him on the television programs "Paranormal 911", "Haunted Casefiles", "Paranormal Nightshift", and "Haunted Hospitals". He has written over 20 books dealing with the unexplained in our world. But perhaps his most important work is with his full time profession as an emergency paramedic and clinical instructor in Longmont, Colorado. We will discuss his careers with the living and the dead and you'll get a re...
2021-01-011h 02NecronomicastEpisode 191 Christmas Ghost Stories with Mark Onspaugh Merry Christmas to you one and all! On this episode of The Necronomicast, I welcome to the program writer/producer Mark Onspaugh. Mark is a California native and the author of over fifty published short stories. Like many writers, he is perpetually curious, having studied psychology at UCLA, exotic animals at Moorpark College's EATM program, improv comedy with the Groundlings and special effects makeup with Thomas Burman, Rick Baker and Rob Bottin. Mark has also written for film and television. In the grand tradition of Charles Dickens with a little H.P. Lovecraft thrown in for good measur...
2020-12-0155 minNecronomicastEpisode 189 "Never Hike In The Snow" with filmmaker Vincente DiSanti! Welcome one and all to another episode of The Necronomicast! On this episode, I have an exclusive conversation with filmmaker Vincente DiSanti on the day of the release of his hotly anticipated Independent Friday the 13th Film, "Never Hike in the Snow". The movie is now available for you all to watch for free on YouTube! You absolutely need to watch it before listening, because tonight we will talk spoilers and really do a deep dive into the cold, murky depths of Crystal Lake and uncover the secrets that will forever haunt Camp Blood. We will explore the m...
2020-10-131h 16NecronomicastEpisode 188 The Legend of the Bell Witch with Pat Fitzhugh On this episode of The Necronomicast, we begin our celebration of the month of October! My guest, Pat Fitzhugh, is best known for his extensive research and books about the ghostly legends of the American South, and his epic investigations of the paranormal. His experience in the field spans nearly four decades and he is the nation's leading expert on tonight's topic, the oldest recorded American ghost story, the legendary Bell Witch. His work has been featured in major newspapers and magazines, and he has over 300 radio and TV appearances to his credit, working with The Learning Cha...
2020-10-0142 minNecronomicastEpisode 184 - Hollywood Filmmaker Daniel Farrands Welcome to another episode of The Necronomicast, bringing you the Horror of Hollywood and beyond! My guest tonight is no stranger to the campgrounds of Crystal Lake, the Elm Street Neighborhood, the town of Haddonfield, IL, and a haunted house in Amityville.... Daniel Farrands has been intimately involved with every major franchise in modern horror as a writer, director, and producer. He is passionate about his work and the world of the darkened theater. You are about to get a no holds barred and frank discussion about movies and movie making with a man who...
2020-07-211h 29NecronomicastEpisode 183 - High Strangeness with Timothy Renner I am very excited to welcome to The Necronomicast for the very first time, author, historian, artist, and musician Timothy Renner. As a frequent guest on Coast to Coast AM and with his own podcast "Strange Familiars", Timothy has grown a reputation for insightful research and thoughtful perspective on all things strange and unusual in our world. This episode covers all things dealing with "High Strangeness" from Bigfoot, dogman, aliens, forest ghosts, fairies, goblins, and UFOs. It is a perfect episode to relax and unwind with as your perspective of reality shifts to explore other realms. Timothy Renner is m...
2020-06-191h 38NecronomicastEpisode 180-Steve Shippy & "Haunting in the Heartland" Steve Shippy, the host and lead paranormal investigator from "Haunting in the Heartland" on the Travel Channel is our guest for this episode of The Necronomicast! From his home base in Saginaw, Michigan, Steve has spent a lifetime researching and investigating the paranormal. His expertise and experience makes for a compelling listen. We explore the topics of hauntings, ghosts, poltergeists, demons, and…Tiger King? With Episode 180 of The Necronomicast, we are going to take a 180 degree turn with the format of the show. I hope you enjoy the one on one conversations with interesting people who look...
2020-05-0143 minNecronomicastEpisode 179-Quarantine! On this episode of The Necronomicast, the crew finds themselves quarantined in their respective home studios. Four friends with a mutual love of horror films suddenly find themselves without a theater to go to or new movies to watch. We attempt to make sense of today's news while comparing the headlines to movies like "Contagion" and "Outbreak" So hunker down with us on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!
2020-04-0139 minNecronomicastEpisode 175 - Gretel and Hansel On this episode of The Necronomicast, we will fatten you up with an unholy feast of knowledge about the brand new feature film, "Gretel and Hansel". The latest from director Oz Perkins is a new adaptation of the famous Grimm fairy tale that has been haunting the imaginations of children for centuries. Later on, Wayne and Laurie feature the documentary "Hail Satan?" in our "Stream in the Dark" segment. So, leave a trail of breadcrumbs to find your way back to sanity as you listen to this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!
2020-02-1249 minNecronomicastEpisode 174 - Knives Out review! Happy New Year! There are many times on The Necronomicast where the crew is in total agreement about a motion picture. This is not one of those times! For our first show of 2020, the Necronomicast Crew take a stab at dissecting the box office smash "Knives Out". Although it's not a horror movie, the modern take on the whodunit murder mystery was impossible to ignore. The knives are definitely out on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!
2020-01-051h 07NecronomicastEpisode 173 - Interview with Jason Offutt! Legends, monsters, mystery! With this episode of The Necronomicast, we go way beyond the horror of Hollywood to explore the fantastic world of the unexplained with accomplished author and professor, Jason Offutt. In addition to covering many of the real life monsters of North America and detailing the eyewitness accounts of these beasts, we also chat about the existence of ghosts and extra-terrestrial beings. After being a guest on numerous radio programs and podcasts around the world, including Coast to Coast AM, we are excited to chat with him and bring these tales and legends to our listeners. The real (?) monster...
2019-12-0155 minNecronomicastEpisode 172 - Group show - Dr. Sleep! We've waited nearly 40 years for a sequel to the Stanley Kubrick masterpiece "The Shining". Well, the wait is over as Director Mike Flanagan's adaptation of the Stephen King novel "Doctor Sleep" descends into theaters across the planet like a blustery Colorado snowstorm. So settle in by a cozy fire and relax as the Necronomicast crew leads you on a cross country journey back to the infamous Overlook Hotel. All work and no play makes the Necronomicast a dull show!
2019-11-1858 minNecronomicastEpisode 171 - Zombieland 2! Happy Halloween! Happy Halloween!!! Welcome to the conclusion of our October 2019 "Spooktacular"! On this episode, the Necronomicast crew reviews and chats about the new film "Zombieland 2". You'll also get an unnecessary history lesson about Omaha along with a very necessary tribute to the late, great friend of the show, Sig Haig. We hope you all have enjoyed our October shows as we programmed something for everyone with our blast of episodes. So....nut up and shut up as we take a trip to Zombieland on THE NECRONOMICAST!
2019-10-3155 minNecronomicastEpisode 167 - Josh Heard and Malvern Mannor On this episode of the Necronomicast, we are joined by paranormal researcher, author, lecturer, and filmmaker Josh Heard. Josh is also the co-owner, caretaker, and historian of the Malvern Manor. Located in Malvern, Iowa, the Manor is known as a paranormal researcher's goldmine. Josh will tell us about himself and the rich history of one of the most haunted locations in the heartland. Sit back and relax as we explore things that go bump in the night with Josh Heard on the Necronomicast. www.joshheard.net
2019-10-111h 00NecronomicastEpisode 166 - It Chapter 2 Back from the proverbial podcast grave with no signs of fade...The Necronomicast returns! Thanks for tuning in with us once again for some horror commentary and fun with your favorite hosts broadcasting from the haunted heartland! Things are in full swing in the crematorium as we celebrate the return of Doug as a full time host. For this episode we chat about the latest Stephen King adaptation "It: Chapter 2". Since 2011, The Necronomicast is here to stay!
2019-09-2759 minNecronomicastEpisode 165 - 2019 season opener Welcome back to this new episode of The Necronomicast! We know it's been awhile, and we apologize for the delay. We catch up with Wayne, Laurie, Brian, and Zip on this episode to find out just where in the hell your favorite horror podcast has been all these months. We rundown what we've been watching lately and talk about the goings-on in the world of creepy cinema! With a renewed pledge to bring you what you want and deserve, we invite you to venture down into the crematorium once again and listen to this episode of THE NECRONO...
2019-03-0428 minNecronomicastEpisode 164 - Dark Waters "Outer Realms of Reality" We are back from a little summer break with a fresh episode of The Necronomicast. With a wink and a nod to the flick "Independence Day" we welcome back to the program "The King of Internet Horror" Dark Waters to discuss UFOs and Extra Terrestrial phenomenon. Well, that's what we set out to talk about. The late night discussion soon touched on government conspiracies, hollow Earth theories, time travel, Nazi occult rituals, black mirrors, Aleister Crowley, Project Paperclip, the Majestic 12, cross-dimensional entities, and demons impersonating aliens. When we say we cover the "Horror of Hollywood....and Beyond!".... This q...
2018-07-051h 07NecronomicastEpisode 163 - A Quiet Place Shhhh! Listen up! On this episode of The Necronomicast, the group explores the worldwide smash hit "A Quiet Place". With a modest 17 million dollar budget, this frightening flick has scared up over 200 million dollars worldwide in just a few weeks and doesn't show signs of slowing down yet! Our spoiler filled review explores the refreshing take on horror from John Krasinski. Later, Wayne gives a spirited review of a truly horrible horror movie "Sssssss", Laurie tells us what's she's been reading, and we conclude with a chat about the passing of broadcast legend, Art Bell. "A Quiet Place"...
2018-04-2559 minNecronomicastEpisode 161 - Interview with Director David Bruckner of The Ritual Critics and fans alike are applauding "The Ritual", the feature length directorial debut of filmmaker David Brucker. Long time listeners of The Necronomicast will remember our first conversation with David back on Episode 126, where we discussed his evolution as a director and the release of his movie "Southbound". This conversation jumps right into the woods of Romania, to discuss how "The Ritual" went from bestselling novel by Adam Nevill into the Netflix original movie that is leaving viewers breathless. This spoiler filled conversation leaves no stone unturned as David tells how they created the fantastic effects, brav...
2018-02-2553 minNecronomicastEpisode 160 - Interview with filmmaker Adam Green Welcome one and all to this special episode of The Necronomicast as we have the rare opportunity to chat with filmmaker Adam Green! Adam appears on our show as part of a whirlwind publicity tour to promote the DVD/BLURAY release of his newest film "Victor Crowley" which is the fourth installment in his wildly popular "Hatchet" franchise. We discuss making films in Hollywood, promoting them, protecting them from video pirates, and how he made this movie in secret and took it on a nationwide tour! Fan favorite Adam Green on this episode of "The Necronomicast"! Stay out o...
2018-02-1322 minNecronomicastEpisode 159 - HauntiCon Omaha 2018! Welcome one and all to Season 8 of The Necronomicast! For this special episode, we welcome Jaime Nestroyl, the founder and lead tour guide of Midwest Paranormal History Tours. Jaime will give us all the creepy details of the first Omaha Haunticon that will be taking place at the Historical Union Stockyards District in Omaha on Saturday, February 17th, 2018. Experience Omaha's first paranormal convention! Representatives from the area's most haunted and historic locations as well as experts in UFOs, cryptozoology, and all things supernatural will be on hand! Things will most certainly go bump in the night on this...
2018-02-0146 minNecronomicastEpisode 158 - Stranger Things 2! <p>Welcome to another spine tingling episode of The Necronomicast as we explore the Netflix phenomenon "Stranger Things 2"! As we infiltrate the world of the Upside Down, we enlist the considerable talents of Grammy nominated musician/artist/pop culture expert Mitch Towne to help unravel the mysteries and continued genius of this show. Later, a new installment of "Making A Monster" dives into the murky depths of the classic film "Creature From The Black Lagoon". Grab your walkie-talkies, hop on your dirt bike, and prepare to face the Mind Flay...
2017-11-301h 12NecronomicastEpisode 157 - Happy Halloween!! Happy Halloween! It's time for our annual Necronomicast Halloween Extravaganza! After an introduction by the great Adam Green, we are joined in studio by Anthony King, the man behind "The Basement On A Hill" horror podcast as we explore what makes this season and this holiday so very special to us. Doug shares with us his passion that possessed him to create an amazing home haunted house for charity. "The People Under The Stairs" is dissected by Zip, and we finish out chatting about the newest in horror that has caught our attention. Put on your Silver Shamro...
2017-10-311h 14NecronomicastEpisode 155 - Dark Waters part 1OCTOBER IS HERE! For this new episode of The Necronomicast we pay tribute to the great ART BELL and the "Ghost To Ghost" tradition of his historic radio show with a conversation with paranormal researcher and reporter, DARK WATERS. Dark Waters burst into the paranormal community in 2015 and has taken it by storm with his one of a kind story telling abilities. Hailing from the paranormal hotspot of New Orleans, Louisiana, Dark's down home southern vernacular combined with his smooth voice and outgoing personality have quickly made him a house hold name.Dark has appeared on som...
2017-10-111h 15NecronomicastEpisode 153 - Interview with Nick Antosca, Channel Zero NICK ANTOSCA joins us again for this exclusive episode of "The Necronomicast" Since we last spoke to Nick; his television creation "Channel Zero" on the SYFY network has enjoyed critical success and contract extensions! We talk to Nick about the success of season one "Candle Cove" and the hectic production schedules necessary to bring everything together to deliver his vision to the screen. He gives us a glimpse into the upcoming season two "No End House" and reveals his big picture thinking to seasons three, four and beyond! It even gives us the opportunity to drop s...
2017-09-1837 minNecronomicastIT - Our Necronomicast Review! Beep Beep, Listeners! On this episode of "The Necronomicast", we leave the cornfields of Nebraska for the sewers underneath the town of Derry, Maine to discuss the recent adaptation of Stephen King's IT! We gather around to chat about the book and the 1990 miniseries to discuss how they compare and contrast to director Andy Muschietti's new vision. Later on, we feature a live reaction from fans recorded immediately after a showing at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to capture the mood of the public. Wayne, Laurie, Zip, Brian, Doug, and Christina are your favorite podcast "Loser Club"...
2017-09-1248 minNecronomicastEpisode 151 The Father of one of the most notorious slashers in film history is our special guest on this incredible episode of The Necronomicast! We welcome DON MANCINI for a stroll down "Brian's Dark Alley" as we have a late night conversation with one of the modern masters of the macabre! Don has enjoyed a long and successful career in Hollywood bringing all the Child's Play and Chucky movies to life as a creator, writer, and director. We also discuss his experiences in television, bringing the dark visions of "Tales From The Crypt", "Hannibal", and "Channel Zero...
2017-08-1659 minNecronomicastEpisode 150 - Real Paranormal #1 - "Location, Location, Location" Real Paranormal experiences with real people is the focus of this installment of The Necronomicast! Join Brian for a late night chat with internationally known jazz musician and Colorado music educator Andrew Vogt as he recounts his ghostly encounter with a mysterious female spirit. We try to limit the inside jokes to a minimum…. Later in the show we are joined by real estate professionals and Omaha personalities Jason and Courtney Birnstihl for a discussion about haunted homes, haunted people, and things that go bump in the night. Real stories. Real people. Spine chilling fun on this episode...
2017-06-211h 08NecronomicastEpisode 147 - Interview with Paranormal Investigator Johnny Houser We once again venture down "Brian's Dark Alley" on The Necronomicast for a late-night conversation with paranormal investigator and historian JOHNNY HOUSER. We've all gotten to know Johnny from his television appearances on "Ghost Adventures", "Paranormal Lockdown", "Ghost Lab", "American Ghost Hunter" and many others. His supernatural expertise and extensive knowledge of the history of the Villisca Axe Murder House makes him the ideal guest to chat about all things paranormal. Sprinkle in some Bigfoot, UFO's, and a dash of the demonic, and you get the perfect midnight snack for your imagination. From the mysterious cornfields of the...
2017-04-1053 minNecronomicastEpisode 145 - Urban Legends Urban Legend (ˈərbən ˈlejənd/) noun "a humorous or horrific story or piece of information circulated as though true, especially one purporting to involve someone vaguely related or known to the teller." On this episode of The Necronomicast we uncover the seedy world of the Urban Legend. Our discussion encompasses both the role of the Urban Legend in Hollywood films and Urban Legends we've encountered in real life. Doug reveals his dastardly attempt to lure would-be patrons into a fictional haunted house attraction in the middle of nowhere and the crew plants the seeds t...
2017-03-141h 07
NecronomicastEpisode 144 - A Review of the Ill-fated Friday the 13th Script On Monday, February 6, 2017, Paramount Pictures announced to the world that they were cancelling the long gestating reboot of their beloved franchise, FRIDAY THE 13TH. The next day, the full and complete screenplay to that film was delivered to Necronomicast Headquarters by anonymous, unseen sources! Now, one month before the movie was going to begin principal photography, Brian and Doug present a full, no-holds barred, reveal and discussion about the 13th film that never came to be. We trace the twisted road of development hell that bogged down the efforts to bring Jason Voorhees back to the big scr...
2017-02-261h 26NecronomicastEpisode 142 - Horror Comedies The laughs are on us this time around on this episode of "The Necronomicast" as we explore the world of the Horror Comedy! Or is that Comedic Horror? Whether its rib tickling gore fests, satirical slashers, or monster films with mirth, we have it covered. Later, Doug takes us to School, Wayne and Laurie unveil a new bit "He Dead, She Dead" with a review of the new hit film "Split", and Zip unzips his thoughts on "The Shallows". Wisecracking, buffoonery, and madcap hi-jinks on this episode of "The Necronomicast"!
2017-02-151h 08NecronomicastEpisode 140 - "A Need To Kill" An Interview with Mark Pettit On this Season 7 premier of The Necronomicast, we take a step back from the horror of Hollywood to explore of one of the most terrifying times in Nebraska's history: The year that a young Air Force Airman went on a killing spree, leaving two young boys dead and a community gripped by fear. Now, dramatic and chilling new evidence comes to light exposing the sinister thoughts running through the mind of John Joubert--the man behind the Nebraska killings. Former TV news anchorman, investigative reporter, and three time Emmy winner Mark Pettit is our g...
2017-01-1255 min
NecronomicastEpisode 139 - Happy Holidays from Necronomicast!Happy Holidays from The Necronomicast! You must have made Santa's "nice list" because he left you quite the present! On this holly jolly jam-packed episode we chat about the classic Joe Dante film "Gremlins". But that's not all! All your favorite segments are featured tonight! "Making a Monster", "Taking Doug to School", and "Zip Unzipped" will put you in the spirit of the season! Pour yourself a cup of cheer and take a toke from the Yule log on this festive episode of The Necronomicast!
2016-12-131h 08
NecronomicastEpisode 134 - Stranger ThingsWelcome to another glorious episode of The Necronomicast as we explore the Netflix phenomenon "Stranger Things"! To truly tackle the murky realm of the Upside Down, we enlist the considerable talents of musician/artist/pop culture expert Mitch Towne to help unravel the mystery and genius of this show. Later, we "Take Doug to School" over the 1979 cult classic "Phantasm", and we round out the show with a discussion of creepy kids and upcoming movies. Grab your walkie-talkies, hop on your dirt bike, and prepare to face the Demogorgon on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!!! (Like every good 80's movi...
2016-08-201h 01
NecronomicastEpisode 132 Crystal Lake Memories with Thommy Hutson and Peter BrackeOn this jam packed edition of The Necronomicast, we creep down "Brian's Dark Alley" for a conversation with Hollywood writer, producer, and director Thommy Hutson who is also the author of "Never Sleep Again" the definitive tome about "A Nightmare on Elm Street" AND Peter Bracke, the author of "Crystal Lake Memories", which is the definitive book about the Friday the 13th Franchise. We chat about growing up in the 1980's, the effect that era had on our love of cinema, and their careers in the world of Horror! A double dose of the diabolical with Thommy Hutson and Pete...
2016-08-0140 min
NecronomicastEpisode 130 -The Conjuring 2 review, Zip Unzipped, Taking Doug to SchoolOn this thrilling and informative episode of The Necronomicast, we review the latest from director James Wan, "The Conjuring 2"! Spoilers are strewn about as we dissect with surgical precision every conceivable angle of this impressive follow up to the 2013 original. Later, we take Doug to school with a textbook lesson on "The Reanimator", Zip unzips his opinion on "A Haunting in Connecticut", and we look into the crystal ball and speculate about the upcoming "The Shallows". All this and more as we conjure up the laughs and screams on The Necronomicast!
2016-06-271h 09
NecronomicastEpisode 129 - Classic Monsters and Why We Love ThemTake a trip back in time with this episode of the Necronomicast as we chat about the Classic Monster movies of yesteryear! Universal Studios unleashed a horde of classic flicks that led to many sleepless nights in the early 20th Century. Frankenstein! The Mummy! The Wolfman! It's all here for your listening pleasure. Later, Doug is taken to school with a lesson on "Return of the Living Dead". Finally, we introduce a new bit called "Making a Monster" where Brian interviews his 7 year old son who is beginning to watch classic horror movies. Rediscover the classics along with the Necronomica...
2016-05-0551 min
NecronomicastEpisode 128 - Resurrection in the Springtime! When the Dead Come Back...Spring has sprung in this episode of The Necronomicast, and boy are things growing! The Crew welcomes some extended family guests to the studio to help plant the seeds on the topic of resurrection in horror! Returning from the dead, rebooting dead franchises, and revamping the genre has been going on since the golden age of Hollywood.
We host a wide ranging discussion digging up topics about your favorite slasher heroes, "The Walking Dead", zombie movies, and the works of Stephen King. Doug is taken to school to learn about Final Destination, we react to the new Ghostbus...
2016-03-151h 00
NecronomicastEpisode 126 - Interview with David Bruckner in Brian's Dark Alley!Director DAVID BRUCKNER is our guest on this grand episode of The Necronomicast. The creative force behind 2007’s “The Signal” and the found footage classic “VHS” returns with his signature approach on the new horror anthology “Southbound”. We discuss his evolution as a film maker, the world of “found footage” cinema, and how to create a modern horror film. His innovative and stylistic flair behind the camera is earning him well deserved attention and respect in Hollywood. Travel down Brian’s Dark Alley and the deserted desert highways of “Southbound” with filmmaker David Bruckner on the Necronomicast!
Chicago Sun Times review of
2016-02-1246 min
NecronomicastEpisode 124 - Interview with Nick AntoscaIn this episode of The Necronomicast, we venture down Brian’s Dark Alley for an exclusive conversation with writer NICK ANTOSCA. Nick is building up an impressive resume in Hollywood writing for acclaimed television shows such as “Hannibal” on NBC and the recently released feature film “The Forest”. He is also an award winning writer of books such as his most recent offering “The Girlfriend Game”. Nick talks about his background, his move to Los Angeles to pursue writing, and the evolution of the first draft of a script to competed work of art. Of course, there is a little chat about...
2016-01-2749 min
NecronomicastEpisode 118 - Necronomicast Crew at The Escape Omaha!One room. One lock. One hour. The Necronomicast crew tried out The Escape Omaha in an effort to show how our superior observation skills and puzzle solving abilities can make short work of this little game. We didn't make it out in time.
In this episode, we give our reactions to our experience at The Escape Omaha. A big thanks to The Escape Omaha for inviting us out. It was a truly fun experience and we are planning to go back to record an episode of us as we try to escape another room.
For th...
2015-10-1811 min
NecronomicastEpisode 111 - Sallie House Investigation. Sort of...On this special episode of the Necronomicast, the boys leave the coziness of the studio and venture out to investigate the infamous “Sallie House” in Atchison, Kansas! Brian, Zip, and Doug are joined by their friend Harlan on an overnight investigation to uncover some of the mysteries surrounding the allegedly haunted house. You’ll hear the tour guide and caretaker of the property go through the history of the town of Atchison and the home. The crew also checks in throughout the night with reactions to the investigation. Feel the fear and taste the beer with “Necronomicast On Assignment!”
2015-08-0415 min