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Ep. 58 Punxsutawney Phil’s Inner Circle President

Groundhog day is my absolute favorite holiday. There really isn’t anything like it. Despite it’s German history, it is a truly American holiday. Every Febuary 2nd., Pres. Deeley walks up to Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney PA, knocks on Phil’s door […]

Mar 08, 201658 min

Ep. 57 Sneaker Collector and Kickstorian

Sean Williams, the Prof. of Competitive Response, is a born and raised Brooklynite who fell in love with sneakers at the age of 13. By age 16, with a few years of work experience under his belt he began buying sneakers with his own money (no longer asking mom for the latest and freshest […]

Feb 23, 20161 hr 4 min

*Bonus* Majewski’s Magical Menagerie

In this bonus episode, Karla discusses some of the incredible animals she has saved. We also talk about invasive species, and how they are more dangerous then you would think. [powerpress]

Feb 18, 201623 min

Ep. 56 Exotic Animal Trainer

*From Her Website* A native San Diegan, Karla grew up within shouting distance of the world famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Wild Animal Park. Both animal conservation organizations influenced Karla’s dreams of working with animals. Karla had horses as a child and was lucky enough to have some of the greatest inspiring mentors, […]

Feb 09, 20161 hr

Ep. 55 World’s #1 Cheesemonger

Cheesemonger. This sounds like a middle school insult, but in fact it is not. I had no idea what one was until I met Nick Bayne, New York’s Cheese prodigy. If you don’t know what one is, you should immediately listen to this episode. *Spoiler Alert* It involves Cheese. Listen as we discuss cheese as […]

Jan 24, 20161 hr 8 min

Ep. 54 History’s Next Great Magician

It is a little known fact that I LOVE magic. It is truly one of the last remaining things on Earth that can consistently and repeatedly make me feel like a kid again. Kayla is one of this generation’s most promising magicians. She was Boston’s Magician of the Year in 2013, and she won the […]

Jan 12, 20161 hr 5 min

Ep. 53 Prop Making Genius

There are many Matt Munson’s out in the world, all with varying degrees of success. I have chosen to interview not the senator, not the buff Ponzi Scheme one, not even the critically acclaimed photographer. No I have chosen the Billionaire playboy, prop making superstar, jewel of the R2D2 builder’s club. [powerpress] When the first […]

Jan 05, 201648 min

Ep. 52 The Oman House

If you recall my interview with Dr. Barry Taff, hopefully you will remember the discussion we had about the major geological anomaly that exists just 150 feet away from the infamous Sharon Tate murders, and of course the house that was built on it. Dr. Taff called it the crowning achievement of his career. This […]

Oct 27, 20151 hr 6 min

Ep. 51 Bowling Prodigy

Randy Peterson calls him “A Bad Mammal”, his fans call him “Belmo”, I call him the greatest professional bowler on the planet. His name is Jason Belmonte. As many of you know, Belmo is the master of the Two-Handed approach, which means he throws his ball with, yep you guessed it, two hands. Recent scientific […]

Oct 19, 20151 hr 2 min

*Bonus* Magnamund Mythology

If for some reason you are unfamilar with the World of Magnamund, you should buy the above book. If you can’t find it, then you should definitely listen to Joe Dever explain his fantasy world, including the Kai Lords, the Giaks language, Vonotar, Darklords and The Sommerswerd. [powerpress]

Sep 15, 201538 min

Ep. 50 Author of the Lone Wolf series

In my humble opinion, I believe that author Joe Dever’s world of Magnamund is better than Westeros, better than Hogwarts, even better than Middle Earth! Even if you don’t agree with that assessment, what you can’t deny is the fortuitous time period in which Joe started writing gamebooks.  Novels in which YOU got to chose […]

Sep 15, 20151 hr 20 min

Ep. 49 Fingerboarding

In the fingerboarding circles, this man is a legend. He is to to the sport, what Tony Hawk and Shaun White (The Flying Tomato) are to skateboarding.  Stories of his superhuman feats are told on hushed tones. Simply his presence at a competition is enough to put fear into the hearts of men who […]

Aug 25, 201551 min

Ep. 48 Action Park

 If I was a more daring kid, this place would have been for me. In a very Disney presents: Lord Of The Flies way, Action Park taught a generation of kids how to be men. Operating on the fringes of the law, Action Park’s thrust was for each individual to control their own experiences, […]

Aug 18, 201556 min

Ep. 47 The Acme Flea Circus

*From his website* ‘Adam Gertsacov is the most educated clown in America (barring certain elected officials.) He wears many hats, including those of a professional clown, an author and publisher, a P.T. Barnum impersonator, a flea circus impresario,and the esteemed hat of the Clown Laureate of Greenbelt, Maryland. He has been performing as Professor A.G. […]

Aug 10, 201557 min

Ep. 46 Giant Rock & The Integratron

The history of the Morango Basin is an incredible one.  This story has it all: UFO’s Tesla Technology, Howard Hughes, The largest free-standing boulder in the world, visitors from Venus, and Interplanetary Spaceship Conventions. This is the history of George Van Tassel told by Barbara Harris [powerpress] More on Barbara Harris: Barbara Harris, is a […]

Apr 21, 20151 hr 3 min

Ep. 33 Comic Book Historian and Aneurism Survivor *Reboadcast*

In the time since I first broadcast this episode, Siike has reclaimed his World Record, survived 11 more brain aneurisms, helped co-host an awesome T.V. show with me, and finally put out the definitive edition of his awesome comic book Solestar. Not only all that, but this is one of the most interesting interviews I […]

Mar 24, 20151 hr 9 min

*Bonus* Zombie Insurance

In this supplementary episode, Jim and Glen talk to me about the merits of Zombie insurance, including accidental maim and dismemberment, Cryogenic Intervention, and bite prevention.

Feb 24, 20157 min

Ep. 45 Economics of the Undead

Have you ever wondered about basic economics principles, only to be bored by their lack of grave-fresh examples? Well rejoice! Glen Whitman and James Dow, two California State University Northridge economics professors, have complied a wonderful piece of literature doing just that: Economics of the Undead! We cover such amazing topics as “Reservation Level of […]

Feb 24, 201559 min

Ep. 44 The Intriguing World of Ants

When it comes to Red Harvester ants, Dr. Gordon is the world’s foremost expert on these little guys. Unlike me, she never had an ant farm as a kid, nor did she really have an interest in their superhuman strength. Her interest came almost as a side project, as she used the ant’s interaction […]

Feb 03, 201558 min

Richard Allen Wagner – Oak Island

In this bonus episode, Richard Allen Wagner talks about the masonic connections to Oak Island, what could possibly be buried there, and who put it there. It turns out, Sir Francis Bacon was the island’s original owner.

Nov 25, 201424 min

Ep. 43 Was William Shakespeare Really Sir Francis Bacon?

Richard Allan Wagner Sir Francis Bacon William Shakespeare My second interview with Richard Allen Wagner, continuing the story of Sir Francis Bacon. In this episode, Richard gives compelling proof that not only was William Shakespeare actually Sir Francis Bacon, but that he was an invented persona, loosely based on the William Shaksper of Stratford. […]

Nov 25, 2014

Ep. 42 The Mysterious Oak Island

David Blankenship and Rick Lagina are real life treasure hunters, unraveling the greatest enigma of our time: The Mysterious Oak Island. What is Oak Island? Legend has it that a great wealth of some kind was buried here, and over the past 300 years six men have lost their lives and fortunes trying to figure […]

Nov 11, 2014

Herbert West: Reanimator

A Fascinating Nouns Exclusive:Â Dark Adventure Radio Theatre’s performance of:Â Herbert West – Reanimator [powerpress] If you like this story, download the full episode here:Â Herbert West – Reanimator

Oct 28, 20141 hr 2 min

Ep. 41 The H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society

Andrew Leman (sounds like demon) and Sean Branney (sounds like granny) run a company called The H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society. What is that? Basically they bring the works of H. P. Lovecraft to life. They have an entire line of awesome stuff. I say stuff, because there is just so many cool things. Movies, […]

Oct 28, 20149 min

Ep. 40 World’s Foremost H. P. Lovecraft Expert

S. T Joshi is the world’s foremost expert on the life, times, and writings of H. P. Lovecraft. Being as I am a newcomer to the world of Lovecraft, we covered a wide range of topics including H. P.’s massive use of tentacles, his fear of seafood, and the proper pronunciation of many of the […]

Oct 21, 20141 hr 1 min

Ep. 39 The History of Pinball

I love pinball. I always have. Even when I was would go to arcades as a kid, I was always drawn to pinball. Recently, when I heard about the strange and sorted history of Pinball, I decided it was time to do an episode on the older, more cerebral brother of video games. I found […]

Oct 07, 20141 hr 1 min

Ep. 38 Tarot Card Reader

When I first met Argena while working on The Stelle Experience, I realized she was something special. I am a skeptic by nature. Sure I have an intense interest in the paranormal, but that is because (to quote Fox Mulder) ‘I want to believe’, not because I do. I have met lots of self-proclaimed psychics, […]

Sep 16, 20141 hr 1 min

Ep. 37 Carnivorous Plants

Richard Wuydts is the mad scientist behind World’s Rare Plants, and is a leading cultivator of rare and carnivorous plants. He has been growing, breeding, and collecting carnivorous plants for 50+ years in his state of the art greenhouse. Today this is a 7 day a week greenhouse, with several hundreds of species for purchase. […]

Aug 12, 20141 hr 1 min

Ep. 36 UFO Researcher and Mom from Indiana

Wendy Piatek describes herself as “Just a mom from Indiana”. She is anything but. Over the past 4 years, she has been a witness to absolutely crazy, unidentified objects in the sky. Her experiences have been the genesis for a nation wide search for people like her, others who have had similar experiences. Are […]

Jul 29, 20141 hr 7 min

Ep. 35 Forensic Accountant

Alex Kwechansky is a Forensic Accountant, which I think is about as sexy as accounting gets. After large amounts of money have been stolen from large companies, Alex recreates the events that lead up to the theft. He interviews witnesses, he analyses financial anomalies in the data, and he follows his gut. You need three […]

Jul 22, 20141 hr 3 min
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