Welcome 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 haunted island and a supernatural presence as old as time itself and its grasp on a group of teenagers.

Find out why everyone from James Patterson, Stephen King, Paramount Pictures, and the family of Bram Stoker want to work with J.D. Barker!

J.D. Barker official website!  Enter the contest and read his books!

For 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 with best-selling author, G. Michael Hopf. 

You can also see Shannon as the host for the Small Town Monsters documentary productions, On the Trail of UFOs: Season 1, 2, and 3.  And, the recently released cryptid documentary, The Dogman Triangle: Werewolves in the Lone Star State– All available on Amazon.

Shannon LeGro's official website

For 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 cryptid sightings and stories were perfect for a documentary production company with a history of working in the Midwest. Seth Breedlove achieved his goal with sterling results. He was able to document cryptozoology by interviewing the original witnesses and re-creating/re-discovering elements of the cases at the ground level.

After 10 years, dozens of productions, and millions of downloads and views, learn why Small Town Monsters is one of the best independent film companies in America.

Small Town Monsters official website.

This episode is sponsored by listeners Dennis H. and Matthew R. through the Buy Me A Coffee Campaign.  You too can support the show at buymeacoffee.com/necronomicast!

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 possesses a keen interest in the personalities and sociology of esoteric studies. He has written for Coast to Coast AM's After Dark magazine, made numerous radio appearances, and gone into the field to explore the mystifying Bridgewater Triangle in Massachusetts, the elusive Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the haunted Whaley House in San Diego.

Listen to "Binnall of America"

For 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 Farm estates.

 Listen how dedicated professionals help a devastated community in the pursuit of justice.

"The Fox Hollow Farm Murders" on Hulu

"The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm" book by Richard Estep

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, Haunted Hospitals, Fright Club and in the ShockDocs; The Curse of Lizzie Borden & Demon in the White House.

Dave has lived in Minnesota for thirty-five years with his family, which includes eleven children and eight grandchildren. He has been a mainstay of local radio on KLBB, KTLK, WCCO, Coast to Coast AM, and as host of his own podcast, The Paranormal 60.

Dave Schrader Online!

"Theater of the Mind" book by Dave Schrader

Welcome 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 New Orleans.

Find out why everyone from James Patterson, Stephen King, Paramount Pictures, and the family of Bram Stoker want to work with J.D. Barker!

J.D. Barker official website!

"We Don't Talk About Emma" on Amazon.

You 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 entertaining facade lay some darker truths. As we hear from the director and producer, a murkier picture begins to emerge of the destruction it caused, raising renewed questions about who was responsible, and how far things should go in the name of entertainment.

Human beings are way scarier than ghosts and monsters!

"Fights, Camera, Action" official Netflix site.

Happy 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 conversation on a multitude of topics...take an hour long vacation and enjoy Darcy's unique take on the world around us!

For more information and to get to know Darcy, just follow @darcystaniforth

Watch and enjoy Darcy's Ted Talk: "Death, Grief, and the College Student"

On 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 the spring of 2017, and published a book chronicling the experience, The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest.  Their second and third books about unusual phenomena, Strange Tales of the Impossible and The Singular Fortean Society’s Yuletide Guide to High Strangeness, continue their work in investigating a variety of seemingly impossible events.

This episode's release coincides with the anniversary of the Silver Bridge collapse in Point Pleasant, West Virginia on December 15, 1967, where sightings of the Mothman were reported beforehand.

Join in the mysteries with Tobias and Emily Wayland on this episode of Necronomicast!

The Singular Fortean Official Website

For 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....Bigfoot?...on this episode of Necronomicast!

The Doc of Chucky Official Website

Mark Alan Miller's Encyclopocalypse Publications

Thommy Hutson's Official Website

My guest tonight is Matt Murphy, the former Senior Deputy District Attorney from Orange County, California, and a current legal analyst for ABC News in New York.

Mr. Murphy spent 21 years assigned to the Sexual Assault and Homicide Units
where he prosecuted some of the most notorious murder cases in the nation.
He frequently appears on ABC News 20/20, NewsNation, iCrime with Elizabeth
Vargas, and various true crime productions on cable television. He has become a
regular guest with Chris Cuomo and Ashleigh Banfield, and has also appeared on
the podcasts Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald, the TCD Sidebar with Joshua
Ritter, and most recently the The Megyn Kelly Show.

In addition to his work for ABC news, Mr. Murphy also represents police officers
and the victims of sexual assault in his private practice in Los Angeles.  He is also an avid surfer and enjoys cageless shark diving!

We will be discussing his remarkable career which is detailed in his compelling new book "The Book of Murder" from Hyperion Avenue Publishing, which is available everywhere books are sold.

"The Book of Murder" by Matt Murphy

Happy Halloween!  I have a treat for you faithful listeners!

This episode features the return of Richard Estep to the program.  Richard has been a paranormal investigator for thirty years, researching claims of ghosts and hauntings on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of more than thirty books, in genres ranging from paranormal non-fiction and true crime to history and fiction. 

In his newest book,"In Search of Demons", Richard hunts down firsthand experiences and historic accounts of the most legendary demonic activity. He consults with experts ranging from a medical doctor to an ordained Catholic exorcist on cases like the Salem Witch Trials and the inspiration for The Exorcist. He also visits several sites of alleged demonic infestations, such as the Monroe House. With the facts at your fingertips, you can determine the truth for yourself.

Visit him at RichardEstep.net.

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Tonight 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 light on how Ben Cooper Inc. went from a vaudeville costume company to a powerhouse that dominated the Halloween costume market for decades. For over 60 years, Ben Cooper helped children everywhere evolve into Skeletor, Darth Vader, Superman and more, in celebration of one of the most beloved holidays of the year.

"Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc" is availale everywhere on your favorite VOD service.

Official Trailer for "Dressing Up Halloween"

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 “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” by Stephen King and John Mellencamp.  Join us for the first production since its 2014 southern tour before it’s available anywhere else!

For more information:

Benson Theatre Official Site

(Music Credit:  "So Goddamn Good" from Ghost Brothers Soundtrack (J. Mellencamp)

There 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 2^nd.

Unsolved Mysteries is more than a television program.  It is an institution built upon solving the strangest mysteries on Earth and bringing closure to families by bringing attention and shedding light on the most perplexing stories of our time.

Terry Dunn Meurer, a pioneering television legend on this episode of NECRONOMICAST!

Unsolved Mysteries official website

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is Shane Pittman!

As seen on Netflix’s hit series 28 Days Haunted and Discovery Channel's The Holzer Files, Shane Pittman is a paranormal investigator and international speaker who has had profound unexplained paranormal experiences since childhood. He became determined to learn as much as he could by researching every possible paranormal method in the hopes of finding the truth about his otherworldly encounters. 

He strives to use his passion for all things strange and unusual to advance the field of paranormal study, attempting to validate paranormal experiences using the latest experimental investigative techniques available. 

Shane has a passion project, The Searchers, which he started with Josh Purvis, where he and Josh travel the Country investigating reportedly haunted locations and conducting unique experiments to test the validity of the hauntings itself.

Shane Pittman's official website.

BeaconTV - Your guide for Paranormal, True Crime, and Horror!

Lyle Blackburn is a native Texan known for his work in writing, music, and film. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Beast of Boggy Creek and Sinister Swamps, whose subject matter reflects his life-long fascination with legendary creatures and strange phenomenon. Lyle is also the founder of the rock band, Ghoultown, and narrator/producer of documentary films such as The Mothman of Point Pleasant and Boggy Creek Monster.

Lyle is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Coast To Coast AM, and has appeared on television shows including The UnXplained, Monsters and Mysteries in America, Strange Evidence, Finding Bigfoot, and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs.

As a musician, Lyle has achieved similar success. His band Ghoultown has released nine albums, which have not only earned a loyal worldwide following, but found their way into movies, video games, and numerous live venues across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Highlights include an invitation to write a song for iconic horror maven, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, which aired on her nationally syndicated show, Movie Macabre.

When Lyle isn't writing books, hunting monsters, or performing with his band, he can be found speaking at various cryptozoology conferences and horror conventions around the United States. Just look for the trademark black cowboy hat.

Lyle Blackburn official website.

Bryce 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 of Bigfoot in 1967. That meeting and their subsequent friendship, cemented Bryce’s commitment to pursuing the truth about the existence of Bigfoot.

You might also recognize Bryce from his many appearances on hit TV shows like "Pretty Little Liars" and films such as "Oppenheimer".

Bryce Johnson, celebrated star of stage, screen, and areas of HIGH STRANGENESS on this episode of NECRONOMICAST!

Bryce Johnson Website

Bigfoot Collectors Club on Apple Podcasts

For 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, documentaries, television programs, and films.  Uncover the vast mysteries of the Rocky Mountains with Katie Paige, on this episode of NECRONOMICAST!

Katie Paige official website.

Tonight, it is my pleasure to bring to you faithful listeners, a conversation with Dustin Pari!

With over 20 years of experience researching the unknown, Dustin Pari brings exciting and positive lectures about the paranormal all across the country. As a part of SyFy television's Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, and Destination Truth cast, Dustin has traveled the world over looking for answers and expanding his understanding of the unseen realm.

Throughout the year he travels as an invited guest lecturer at the largest paranormal and spiritual conferences and conventions in the country and around the world. He has been interviewed by television's Anderson Cooper, and has done radio shows and podcasts all around the globe. He has written two books based upon his findings and his unique approach to the paranormal.

In addition to conducting his paranormal research, Dustin also is highly regarded for his work as a motivational speaker, suicide awareness advocate, and Christian lecturer.

Dustin Pari Offical Website

My 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 this episode of Necronomicast!

Andrew Vogt Official Website

Andrew Vogt YouTube Channel

Andrew Vogt on stage at "Historic Haunted Heartland"

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is a fellow Omaha native who just happens to be one of the most influential modern rock musicians and drummers working today. From 311, Mr. Chad Sexton.

Along with his bandmates, Chad has recorded and released 13 studio albums (#14 is on the way this year), which have sold millions of copies, toured the US and world extensively, and have captivated audiences across the globe for decades.

Chad and 311 have a special and almost psychical connection with their fans and with each other.  We will explore these connections through the power of music as we chat about his remarkable career.

311 official website

Chad Sexton Art

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

On 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.

Denise A. Agnew Official Site.

Marie D. Jones Official Site.

Nicole Strickland Official Site.

This episode sponsored by Prime Neckwear.

My 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 (and life’s work) “Sasquatch:  Legend Meets Science” on this episode of Necronomicast!

"Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" by Dr. Jeff Meldrum at Amazon!

For 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 his brand new book, "The Sensual Sasquatch: The Science Behind One of Earth's Greatest Mysteries."

Order "The Sensual Sasquatch" book at Amazon!

Tonight’s conversation is a fun one!   Ever since their debut, the Blumberg family (Heather, Arryn, Rafferty, and Noa) have captured the hearts and the wonder of all who watched their hit TV show “We Bought a Funeral Home.”

Watching them transform the mysterious and cavernous Canadian funeral home into a unique and breathtaking masterpiece with a flair and uncommon touch, has catapulted them to stardom and has established this charming family as the first family of the supernatural!

"We Bought A Funeral Home" is streaming now on Discovery+!

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.

Fot 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 state of Alabama and the South and his reach is expanding rapidly across the country.

The history of Joshua Dairen...on this episode of Necronomicast!

For this exclusive episode, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show, New York Times Best selling author and Nebraska native, Harry N. MacLean.

Harry and I will take you on a journey through the snowswept, desolate backroads and farmlands of 1958 Lincoln, Nebraska, in search of the truth behind the shocking events of the most horrific killing spree in modern history.

In his new book “Starkweather: The Untold Story of the Killing Spree that Changed America”, Harry transports us back to the time where the idyllic landscape of the midwest was changed forever due to the murderous rampage of Charles Starkweather.   So join me and Harry as we discuss his own personal mission to write this book which is now regarded as the definitive account of the Starkweather murders.

Harry N. MacLean's Official Website

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For 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!

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(Music credit:  "Night Bruise" by M. Amandus, B. Corey, T. Lewandowski, S. Zimmerman)

Attention 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 Nebraska, and growing in our mutual love of all things strange and unusual!

"Hi, Strangeness" podcast featuring Steve Berg.

Happy Holidays!

For tonight's late night conversation, I am filled with joy to welcome to the program writer and director Adam Marcus!

You might know Adam from his most famous film "Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday" and we certainly talk alot about that entry in the Friday the 13th franchise...but he is here to chat about one of his most recent projects that you can stream on SCREAMBOX entitled "Secret Santa"!

If you are in need of a break from the traditional Holiday movie fare, then I suggest that you check out the insanity that is "Secret Santa"!

Adam is a fabulous guest and to talk to him for an hour was certainly a gift to me that I am happy to share with all of you!

Thank you for a wonderful 2023!

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 will be discussing his fantastic new book "The Fright Before Christmas”.    So I invite you to sit back, relax, and cozy up as we chat about this most wonderful, dark, cold, dangerous and frightening time of the year! 

Jeff Belanger Official Website

“The Fright Before Christmas” on Amazon

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For 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 Kessler and Jon Hirsch and “Murder In The 21st” on this episode of NECRONOMICAST!

"Murder In The 21st" on A&E.

"Murder In The 21st" available on Amazon Video.

My 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

"The Devil On Trial" official Netflix site

Happy Halloween!   As a gift to you all, here is a bonus episode!

Tonight, I have an exclusive conversation with filmmaker Vincente DiSanti. He is the writer, director, and creative force behind the new independent movie sensation, “Never Hike Alone 2”!

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 myths and legends of Friday the 13th and explore the Crystal Lake universe that Vincente and his team have unleashed for us!

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You 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 Award winning executive producer Rob Eric also joins us for this conversation. 

This groundbreaking show debuts this Wednesday, October 18th on HULU and is executive produced by Kristen Stewart.  We are going to the tea house to get the tea, honey tea, on this episode of NECRONOMICAST!

Ken Boggle official website

"Living For The Dead" official

Just 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.

So, put on some sunblock, head down to the beach, and sink your teeth into this conversation with Stephen Scarlata on Necronomicast!

Tonight 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 to Adam Berry on this episode of Necronomicast!

"Goodbye Hello" available on Amazon.

Adam Berry's official website.

For 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 Blum is a world class talent and I am very proud to host this conversation with her on Necronomicast!

"Ghost Hunters" by Deborah Blum on Amazon

I 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 hand account of the role that law enforcement played in this story, but you will also hear from an individual that was there the night of the murders…

The story “Three Bodies Burning” on this incredible episode of Necronomicast!

"Three Bodies Burning" available here!

The month of August will feature remarkable true crime stories from my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.   My guest tonight for a late night conversation is veteran journalist, reporter, and senior staff writer for the Omaha World-Herald, Henry J. Cordes.  

He has expertly written a fantastic page turner with "Pathological." It tells the compete story of a doctor-turned-serial killer, his thirst for revenge, and of the determined detectives who stopped him just before he killed again. 

Henry J. Cordes is my guest on this episode of Necronomicast!

"Pathological" by Henry J. Cordes available at Amazon.

For tonight’s late night conversation, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show the “homicide historian” and author David Kulczyk.  David has written his eighth book “Deadly California:  Murders, Accidents, and Robberies Gone Wrong” featuring an off the wall, entertaining and informative look at the little reported but incredible stories of California history from 1912 to the 1960s.

You will also hear a word from my friends at the “Quite Unusual Podcast”.

Thank you for listening to this episode of NECRONOMICAST!

The books of David Kulczyk.

Check out Quite Unusual Podcast 

For the month of July, I will be featuring the stories and personalites that call the great state of California home.  For tonight's late night conversation, it is my pleasure to welcome one of the brightest new emerging voices in the world of the paranormal, Tammie Merheb-Chavez.

Tammie and her podcasting partner Brice Mitchell Williams bring you the tales of Hollywood old and new in their superb podcast "Hollyweird Paranormal".  You might have seen Tammie as well with her recent appearances on "Ghost Adventures".

So sit back and relax as I welcome Tammie Merheb-Chavez for a fun and spirited conversation on Necronomicast!

Welcome one and all to this episode of Necronomicast!

On March 8, 2014, during a daily and routine flight from Malaysia to Beijing,Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared.  Her crew, her passengers, and her cargo were never to be seen again.

My guest tonight for a late night conversation has written the bestselling book“The Disappearing Act” and has been featured on the new Netflix documentary “The Plane That Disappeared”.

She is an award-winning foreign correspondent in Hong Kong covering the Asia-Pacific area for Le Monde,   She is Florence de Changy.

"The Disappearing Act" book by Florence de Changy.

Welcome 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 can be found sharing his wit and wisdom at top-notch events and elite Universities throughout the United States and Internationally. Most recently Brian debuted his interactive History of the Paranormal Mobile Exhibit at historical landmarks in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut with the goal of hitting all 50 states!

Brian J. Cano's Official Website!

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Tonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show Steve Higgins.   

Steve Higgins is an urban explorer with a specific interest in manmade and man-used underground spaces. He's also a digital content creator specialising in paranormal content and the founder of several popular websites. If it's weird and unusual, then Steve's probably writes about it, from famous historic hauntings, to top secret underground bases. Steve is also the founder of Higgypop, which is the largest paranormal website in the UK.

He’s written a fascinating new book "Hidden, Forbidden, and Off-Limits:  A Subterranean Journey To Britain's Dark and Forgotten Places" detailing his explorations of underground factories, former subterranean ammo stores. and nuclear hideouts.

We also take the time to discuss the latest trends and theories in the world of the paranormal.

Originally from the South West of England, Steve has spent a large chunk of his professional life to date working out of London, where he was lucky enough to be able to hone his creative, online and writing skills working with some of the biggest brands, companies and organisations in the world.

Higgypop Paranormal

Steve's books on Amazon

My guest tonight, for a late night conversation, is Dr. Michelle Ward, PHD.  She’s been called the  “real-life Clarice Starling” from Silence of the Lambs, and has starred in several crime documentary TV series including Investigation Discovery’s “Mind of a Murderer” and “Stalked: Someone’s Watching” that are all available on Discovery+.

She is a popular podcast host who produces the hit show "Mind of a Monster" and “How Not To Raise A Serial Killer”.

Today, she is widely sought after to assist in the criminal trials of some of the nation's most notorious offenders. 

Tonight, she is my guest as we discuss ways to spot a narcissist, a stalker, and even a serial killer on this fascinating episode of NECRONOMICAST!

Dr. Ward's podcasts are available on all podcast platforms including:

"Mind of a Monster" podcast on Spotify

"How Not To Raise A Serial Killer" podcast on Spotify.

Special Thanks to Dr. Ward, the staff of Investigation Discovery, and Discovery+.

Brian's microphone is the PR40 from Heil Sound.

World-recognized paranormal expert and parapsychologist Loyd Auerbach is my guest tonight.  Loyd holds a Master’s degree in Parapsychology, has 43 years of investigating the paranormal, and over 40 years teaching courses on the subject. 

He’s the author 9 books and two novels, was President of the Psychic Entertainers Association, was a professional magician, and even also holds a certificate as a professional chocolatier!

He’s been featured on thousands of media appearances including Coast To Coast AM, Surviving Death, The UnXplained, Ghost Adventures, Sightings, In Search of..., Unsolved Mysteries as well as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, The View, The Today Show, Late Night with David Letterman, and ESPN's SportsCenter…and now NECRONOMICAST!

Get in touch with Loyd at:

www.facebook.com/loyd.auerbach.author

www.youtube.com/loydauerbach

www.youtube.com/profparanormal

Twitter @profparanormal

profparanormal@gmail.com

www.rhineedu.org

www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org

Attention faithful listeners...no need to adjust your audio, what you hear in the episode intro is what is known in the world of cryptozoology as the “Sierra Sounds”…the famous tape recordings of real BIGFOOT communications from the early 1970s by my next guest, the legendary RON MOREHEAD.

Ron is widely regarded as one of the world's eminent Bigfoot researchers and paranormal adventurists and is one of the OG’s in the world of Sasquatch research. 

Hear from Ron himself about the incredible true story behind the recordings and about his life's work uncovering the secrets of the "Sierra Sounds" on Necronomicast!

Ron Morehead's Official Website.

In 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, fall, and aftermath of Brainiac.

What happened to Brainiac was indeed tragic, but this isn’t just a story of tragedy.

It is a story of life, hard work, dedication, friendship, and love through the prism of 1990s indie rock and incredible creative energy.

Join me and filmmaker Eric Mahoney on this episode of Necronomicast.

"Transmissions After Zero" official website.

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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 conversation on this episode of Necronomicast!

"Homicide Hunter: The Man With No Face" debuts on Wednesday, March 8th at 9/8 Central on Investigation Discovery and streaming on Discovery+.

Lt. Joe Kenda's book "Killer Triggers"

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This episode features a promo from my friends at "Hollyweird Paranormal Podcast"!

One of my favorite all time guests returns for an indepth discussion of his latest film!  

David Bruckner is one of the brightest and most talented directors working in horror movies today.

He joins me for a late night conversation about his brand new film, the re-imagining of "Hellraiser".  What is it like to take the reins of one of the most iconic franchises in modern horror cinema and infuse it with new life?   What is it like to work alongside the legendary Clive Barker?  What is it like to shoulder the responsibility of introducing a new incarnation of "Pinhead" for the next generation of horror fans?

Give us one hour and you will know all!  We have such sights to show you!

"Hellraiser" is available to stream on HULU!

Support the Necronomicast and help support the creative arts!

Buy me a "coffee"! Thank you!

Welcome 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 Amazon

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Happy Holidays!

For my last episode of 2022, I welcome the return of one of my favorite authors working today, Troy Taylor!

Troy as just released his latest book "One Bleak Midwinter Night" - a collection of true, dark tales that take place during the holiday season.

Join us on a journey that reveals the TRAGEDY of the season with deaths, disasters, fires, and horrors that wreaked havoc on the days of Christmas in the past.

It’s not to dampen your holiday spirit. No, far from it. It’s a reminder that amidst the darkness, there is still light. No matter what you may believe in or what spiritual affiliations you might have – or don’t have – the holidays are a season of both dark and light.

Troy is put together a masterful work and it is indeed a honor to feature him on this episode of NECRONOMICAST!

"One Bleak Midwinter Night" and more from American Hauntings Ink!

(My apoligies to Andy Williams for my tasteless remix of "Happy Holiday")

Happy Thanksgiving!

The stars have aligned indeed!  By stars, I mean Dakota, Chelsea, Tanner, and Alex from the hit television show “Destination Fear” are all my guests on this blockbuster episode!

The brand new Season 4 debut is upon us.  The whole crew joins me in a fun look back at their past adventures and reveals what you can expect in this new season of thrills and chills!

Destination Fear returns on Travel Channel and Discovery+….hear all about it on this exclusive conversation on NECRONOMICAST!

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 episode of Necronomicast!

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!

For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my great pleasure to welcome to the show the experienced paranormal investigator, author, researcher, and lecturer, Alex Matsuo!   

We had a great conversation about her experiences, background, and how important it is to actually be a human being when investigating the afterlife!

Enjoy this conversation, and check out her books including "The Brave Mortal's Guide To Ghost Hunting"!

Alex Matsuo official website

For this episode of Necronomicast, I loaded up the family into the van and took a roadtrip to Hastings, Nebraska to have a conversation with Harriet McFeely inside the "Crossroads of America Bigfoot Museum".

At 77 years young, Harriet is living her dream of being a museum currator and researcher in her very own museum.   Not only will you learn about her passion for all things Sasquatch, you will get a unique insight into a woman who ignored naysayers and forged her own path to achieve her goals her own way.

Recorded on location, inside the "Bone Room" of the Museum, I am so proud to bring you Harriet McFeely and "The Crossroads of America Bigfoot Museum"!

Crossroads of America Bigfoot Museum Official Website

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is paranormal investigator, social media influencer, and licensed funeral embalmer...Beckie-Ann Galentine.

She has generated considerable buzz online due to her fascinating and creative content that centers on the spooky history of our nation's cemeteries and haunted locations.

My cavalcade of incredible October guests continues with one of the new and exciting voices in the world of supernatural exploration, Beckie-Ann Galentine!

(Music Credit:  "My Bloody Galentine" by Brian J. Corey)

I 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

Tonight's late night conversation features world renowned psychic medium Cindy Kaza and broadcast/podcast legend Dave Schrader.  They are on the program to chat about their recent collaboration, "The Ghosts of Devil's Perch" that is now on Travel Channel/Discovery+.

Be ready for a revealing conversation with two of the most respected and experienced paranoramal investigative experts in the field today.

In a landmark episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome Cindy Kaza and Dave Schrader!

Cindy Kaza Official Website

Dave Schrader "Paranormal 60"

My next guest for a late night conversation is Thomas J. Colbert.  He is an American consultant, writer, producer and former media executive. He is the co-author of The Last Master Outlaw, a book that documents his multi-year cold case investigation of D. B. Cooper suspect Robert Rackstraw.

Thomas is also featured in the new top rated Netflix documentary "D.B. Cooper, Where are you?"

In this episode, Thomas and I go over the evidence linking Rackstraw to the incredible hijacking of Flight 305 on November 24, 1971 and detail how the FBI either got it wrong, or ignored and dismissed crucial leads.

Thomas J. Colbert and the mystery of D.B. Cooper, on this episode of Necronomicast!

For more information:

The Case Breakers

D. B. Cooper Case

"The Last Master Outlaw" on Amazon

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 Investigation Discovery and Discovery+ this week entitled "Homicide Hunter: Never Give Up".

There is only one Lt. Joe Kenda and he is here for you tonight on this episode of Necronomicast!

HOMICIDE HUNTER: NEVER GIVE UP premieres on ID on Wednesday, August 17 from 9-11PM ET/PT, debuting on the heels of an all-new season of AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA, which airs on Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT on ID. Both are available to stream the same day on discovery+.

True 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 Necronomicast!

Reasonable Doubt on Investigation Discovery

Season 5 of Reasonable Doubt airs Tuesdays at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery beginning August 9!  Catch up on past seasons on Discovery +!

I am celebrating the “Summer of Sasquatch” here on the show with all of July being dedicated to the big guy….

For this episode, I am very excited to have as guests filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Tobe Johnson who, with their team, have created a fantastic brand new documentary entitled “A Flash Of Beauty:  Bigfoot Revealed”.

It is a beautifully shot and expertly produced documentary that is surprisingly heartfelt.  It focuses on the Bigfoot phenomenon and highlights the emotional impact that a Sasquatch encounter leaves on the eyewitnesses.   

A Flash of Beauty tonight on the Necronomicast!

"A Flash of Beauty:  Bigfoot Revealed" official website

I am celebrating the “Summer of Sasquatch” here on the show with all of July being dedicated to the big guy….

This is one of my favorite conversations in the history of the program as I welcome Bigfoot researcher, author, and star of Travel Channel's “Expedition Bigfoot” Russell Acord.

Russell brings tremendous military experience and survivalist training to the world of cryptozooloigical exploration.  He’s honest, focused, and driven to separate the fact from the fiction while having the time of his life doing so!

Russell Acord and “Expedition Bigfoot” on this episode of The Necronomicast!

Russell Acord Offical Website

I am celebrating the “Summer of Sasquatch” here on the show with all of July being dedicated to the big guy….

I kick it off with author and researcher Ken Gerhard, whose book “The Essential Guide to Bigfoot” should be on the shelf of every researcher and cryptozoology enthusiast out there.

Ken has shared his research findings and knowledge on Coast to Coast AM, History Channel, SYFY, National Geographic, A&E, "Weird or What with William Shatner"….and now with all of you faithful listeners of The Necronomicast!

Ken Gerhard's Official Website

Joining me tonight for a late night conversation is one of the UK's leading documentary directors, John Dower.

Just looking over his resume, John has been nominated for and has won numerous awards and accolades for his masterful work. Earlier this year, he delivered the  Netflix hit entitled ‘Sophie: A Murder in West Cork”.  It's an incredible deep dive into one of the most tragic murders in modern Irish history.

On HBO Max, you can also explore one of the greatest whodunits in US history with his riviting documentary "The Mystery of DB Cooper.

I’m so excited to have as a guest for your listening pleasure, John Dower, on this episode of the Necronomicast!

John Dower's Official Site

Greg is also a 10-year military veteran with the US Army, Navy, and Air Force, (...yes you can do that...) and is currently a street patrol lieutenant in Central Texas. He uses the thousands of hours of training he has received through his profession and his experience as a detective along with his Masters Degree in Education to study paranormal human experience and physical anomalies.

With deployments to Central America, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and two Western Pacific sea deployments, Greg is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and holds an honorary Admiral commission in the Texas Navy.

More information on Greg Lawson.

Join us as we discuss the highly profitable, yet wildly misunderstood genre of horror movies that generated such box office gold like "The Blair Witch Project", "Afflicted", and the "Paranormal Activity" franchise.

"The Found Footage Phenomenon" on the Necronomicast!

"The Found Footage Phenomenon" on Twitter

It is my pleasure to welcome to the program Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, Catholic Priest and licensed psychologist.  He is the President of the St. Michael Center for Spirtirual Renewal and a research associate professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Msgr. Rossetti has participated in hundreds of exorcisms.  With this episode, you get an exorcism blessing at the end!  "Diary of an American Exorcist" on the Necronomicast!

"Diary of an American Exorcist"

Tonight on the Necronomicast, I welcome to the program Alexis Linkletter.   She is an investigative journalist, writer, podcast host, and producer. She hosts the top rated true crime podcasts "Unraveled", and "The First Degree".  Her work has been televised on "Unmasking a Killer", and is featured on the "Unraveled" television series from Investigation Discovery and Discovery+.

We will explore some of the more infamous cases that she has covered in her career and discuss her methods of investigating and reporting cases to the public.

Between the producing, the podcasts, the documentary specials and being on-camera talent, She has a lot of stories running around in her mind ready to be told.  But there is always room for one more.

Alexis Linkletter Official Website

On this episode, you'll discover why Sapphire is one of the new leading voices in the world of paranormal and anomalous research. 

More information on Sapphire Sandalo.

Tonight, ten years later, I welcome family members of the victims and the murderers as they share their stories to help us understand what happened.

(Music Credit:  "Night Bruise" written by M. Amandus, B. Corey, T. Lewandowski, S. Zimmerman)

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is Roo Powell. She is the head of the non-profit advocacy group SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) and the front runner of the new television show "Undercover Underage" on Discovery+ and Investigation Discovery.  Through her organization, Roo has built a team that works in collaboration with law enforcement to detect offenders
who prey on unsuspecting kids. 

"Undercover Underage" follows her team in real time as they transform this 38-year-old mother of three into a teen persona and work to reveal the true identities of the online predators who reach out to her.

Get the true story on how Roo and her team work to track down some of the internet’s most dangerous child predators on this episode of the Necronomicast!

For more information on SOSA.

Do serial killers continue to torment the living long after their bodily death?  Find out on this episode of The Necronomicast!

More information on Steve Shippy.

My guest tonight, for a late night conversation,  is legendary psychic medium Chip Coffey. You all know Chip from his long time work on television programs Paranormal State, Psychic Kids, and Kindred Spirits. Chip is an internationally acclaimed psychic, medium, paranormal investigator, lecturer and writer.

Chip is going to help me understand what its like to have these gifts of psychical perception in a straightforward, no nonsense way.  Listen in as he gives me a psychic reading at the end!  A conversation with Chip Coffey here, on the Necronomicast!

Chip Coffey Official Website

(Music Credit:  "Benson Babylon" written by N. Barber, B. Corey, J. Dodson, S. Zimmerman)

For the first show of 2022, it is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Katherine Ramsland to the show.

Katherine Ramsland is a professor of forensic psychology and teaches criminal justice at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. She holds master's degrees in psychology, clinical psychology, criminal justice, and a Ph.D. in philosophy.  She is one of the nation's leading experts on Serial Killers.

We will be talking about her book and new A&E Channel docu-series “Confession of a Serial Killer” about Dennis Rader, the BTK killer who terrorized Wichita, Kansas for over 30 years.   

She has spent over a decade of her life interviewing Rader in hopes of unraveling the mystery of how and why he became one   of the worst serial killers in American history.

"Confession of a Serial Killer" on Amazon.

To close out 2021, I'm very excited to have not one, but two spectacular guests for your listening pleasure.

Amy Bruni and Adam Berry are here to talk about the upcoming release of the 6th Season of their hit television program "Kindred Spirits" on Travel Chanel and Discovery+!

You'll discover details here that you won't find anywhere else about their unique approach to paranormal investigations and the philosophies they share when interacting with ethereal phenomena. 

Join me along with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry, for this 215th episode of The Necronomicast!

Amy Bruni Official Site

Adam Berry Official Site

It was fifty-eight years ago when tragedy unfolded in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas.  The President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was gunned down in broad daylight.

The aftermath of that fateful day is still unfolding as researchers and historians like my next guest continue to ask the questions and search for answers of what really happened.

Craig Ciccone, is one such researcher and historian.  His diligent, thorough, and important work continues on.  His focus isn't just on the events of Nov 22, 1963, but on all political assassinations of the 1960s.   Join me and Craig, on our pursuit of truth on this episode of The Necronomicast!

For more information on Craig Ciccone.

Tonight I welcome to the program, from England, the brother and sister filmmaking team of Anthony & Claire Bueno who have put together the ultimate documentary of the classic hit film "Ghostbusters"!

"Cleanin' Up The Town-Remembering Ghostbusters" is more than just a documentary.  It plays like a love letter to the film that was an American pop culture force for decades and introduced a new generation to the world of the paranormal.

Listen in as we discuss the stars in front of the camera as well as the incredible talent behind the camera that defied all odds to produce the classic that moviegoers love to this day.

On the eve of the release of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" go behind the scenes of the movie that started it all on this episode of the Necronomicast!

Happy Halloween and welcome to this special episode of The Necronomicast featuring Bloody Mary!

Born on the bayou, Bloody Mary was raised in the Crescent City. She grew up to be a profound priestess who also serves her hometown of New Orleans as a Culture bearer, tradition keeper or "Griot" as well as psychopomp (“guide of souls”) and ghost whisperer. Mary is a fearless enthusiast about her home town and all of its history, heritage and mysticism. She is a known publicly as Vodoo Queen, storyteller, celebrity historian, author, psychic medium, ghost hunter and owner of the famous Bloody Mary's Tours - an Avant-garde Boutique tour company for over 20 years.

Bloody Mary is also the curator of the notorious Haunted Museum and Voodoo Pharmacy Spirit shop at 826 N. Rampart Street which receives international acclaim.

You will see her on TV and cinema featured on hundreds of international documentaries about the other side of her hometown. See her and her famous haunted houses on Paranormal Lockdown, Buzzfeed Unsolved, Haunted History and Ghost Adventures... Check out her on TikTok and her YouTube channel too!​

Bloody Mary's Official Website

My exploration of the "Haunted Heartland" continues during the month of October and you really get your money's worth with this episode as I welcome not one, but two fantastic authors.

First, Alan Boye, author of "A Guide To The Ghosts Of Lincoln" joins me to discuss his classic landmark book.   First published in the early 1980s, the book was required reading for those interested in true ghost stories in the Nebraska area.

Later in the program, I welcome author Tayden Bundy to chat about his new book "Beyond Lincoln" which is a tremendous collection of hauntings and their roots in history.

Both authors are master writers and are at the top of their craft with these volumes.   No matter where you are in the world, these books are universal in their spine-tingling appeal!

A Guide To The Ghosts Of Lincoln by Alan Boye

Beyond Lincoln by Tayden Bundy

The Music of Andrew Vogt

(Additional Music:  "Benson Babylon" written by N. Barber, B. Corey, J. Dodson, S. Zimmerman)

This episode and all the programming for this month of October is dedicated to the memory of "Coyote" Chris Sutton, a friend of the paranormal community who passed away last month.  Rest in peace, Chris.

October programming on the Necronomicast will feature personalities and stories unique to the "Haunted Heartland".  Tonight, I welcome paranormal investigator Ron Haskett to the program.  This interview was recorded on location, inside the Malvern Manor, in the darkness of the "shadow man hallway".

Ron is featured in the documentary "Answering the Call" about his spiritual journey, his relationship with the infamous Malvern Manor, and the spirits who still occupy the historic haunted landmark.  Listen in as Ron recounts his journey that brought him halfway across the United States from the mountains of West Virginia to the cornfields of Nebraska.

This episode and all the programming for the month of October is dedicated to the memory of "Coyote" Chris Sutton, a friend of the paranormal community who passed away last month.  Rest in peace, Chris.

"Answering The Call" on YouTube

For more information on the Malvern Manor

My guest tonight, for a late night conversation is author, historian, lecturer, and clairvoyant psychical investigator Sam Baltrusis.

Sam has written over a dozen paranormal themed historical books and has appeared on multiple television shows.  Sam's work on the new Shock Doc “The Curse of Lizzie Borden”, now streaming on Discovery +, will be the focus of our conversation.

We all know about the history of the Axe murders, but Sam will take us for an exclusive deep dive with behind the scenes details of their struggle with the evil encountered during the filming of that investigation. 

"The Curse of Lizzie Borden" with Sam Baltrusis, on the Necronomicast!

For more information, please visit:

www.sambaltrusis.com

My special guest tonight for a late night conversation is renowned psychic medium, Tessa DelZoppo!

Ever since she was a young girl, she knew she was different and that she had a special gift…

She went on to receive her Bachelor's degree in education and her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her work as a medium overpowered what she could do in a clinical setting— so she decided to put her career aside and follow her passion as a medium relaying messages from the spirit world.

Now she does it all, from private readings to paranormal work, criminal investigations involving missing persons and homicides...and talking to me on The Necronomicast!

For more information on Tessa, please visit:

tessadelzoppo.com

My guest tonight, for a late night conversation, is former federal agent, UFO researcher/historian, and main investigator on the hit TV show "UFO Witness", and the just released "Roswell:  The Final Verdict"...Ben Hansen.

We will recount the major UFO cases covered indepth on his programming and discuss the interwoven UFO legends and accounts while looking for the true stories that are kept from public view.

So join me and preeminent UFO expert, Ben Hansen, on this episode of The Necronomicast!

www.benhansen.com

My guest tonight, for a late night conversation, is award-winning producer and director, Tyler Measom.

Tyler’s latest documentary, "Murder Among The Mormons” took the country by storm earlier this year on Netflix.  I am very excited to have him on to talk about making that film and the true story of the Salt Lake City bombings of 1985.

Together, we are going to look for the truth in a world filled with lies and deception….

Heavy stuff, with my guest, Tyler Measom, on this episode of The Necronomicast!

Tyler Measom Online

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!

Dr. Mike is featured on two new shows making their debut on Nat Geo and Disney + this month as part of Shark Fest.   He is a frequent contributor on Shark Week programming as well.  You've seen him as a guest on the "Tonight Show", now take a deep breath and dive into my late night conversation with Dr. Mike Heithaus on THE NECRONOMICAST!

More information on Dr. Mike Heithaus

For tonight's late night conversation, we are going to take you back in time to July 1916.   It was a time when World War I loomed over America, New York City was in the midst of a deadly polio epidemic, and the tri-state area sought relief at the Jersey shore. The Atlantic’s refreshing waters proved to be dangerous, however.

In just twelve days, four swimmers were violently and fatally mauled in separate shark attacks, and a fifth swimmer escaped an attack within inches of his life.  These horrific events would later inspire Peter Benchley to write "Jaws".

In his thoroughly researched account, Dr. Richard Fernicola, the leading expert on the attacks, presents a riveting portrait, investigation, and scientific analysis of the terrifying days against the colorful backdrop of America in 1916 in Twelve Days of Terror.

Buy the book here:

"Twelve Days of Terror" on Amazon.

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.

In 1982, Tony West and Avery Brock made a visit to Corpsewood Manor under the pretense of a celebration. They brutally murdered their hosts.

The murders set the stage for a legendary trial vibrant with local lore.  So I invite you to sit back and relax as my guest Amy Petulla and I uncover the curious case of the Corpsewood Manor Murders on this episode of the Necronomicast!

www.chattanoogaghosttours.com

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is Dr. Mireya Mayor.  She is a world-renowned primatologist and explorer, an award winning TV host and a recognized science communicator. As National Geographic’s first female wildlife correspondent, Mireya has hosted dozens of documentaries, including her own Nat Geo Wild! series Wild Nights with Mireya Mayor and Mark Burnett’s Expedition Africa for History Channel. Mireya currently stars in Travel Channel’s hit series, Expedition Bigfoot.  But the former NFL cheerleader, daughter of Cuban immigrants, and mother of six, is not your typical scientist.

Mireya is known for exploring the most remote regions of the earth in search of elusive, rare and little known animals. Her explorations have led to several scientific discoveries, most notably her co-discovery in Madagascar of the world’s smallest primate, a brand new species to science.

In addition to her regular TV appearances, Dr. Mayor is also the Director of Exploration and Science Communications at Florida International University (FIU) and regularly gives lectures around the country for the National Geographic Speakers Bureau.

So join us for a discussion of the scientific possibilities of BIGFOOT on this episode of the NECRONOMICAST!

www.mireyamayor.com

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!

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is Dr. Lee Mellor, PhD.  He is a Canadian bestselling author, criminologist, and profiler specializing in homicide and sex crimes.  He is also an accomplished singer-songwriter.

The focus of our conversation is his recent book that was tailor made for this show..."Behind the Horror, True Stories That Inspired Horror Movies"

We will talk about the real life events that inspired movies like Jaws, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, M: A City Searches For a Murderer, Psycho, The Exorcist, Silence of the Lambs, and more.

As the chair of the American Investigative Society of Cold Cases' academic committee, Mellor has reviewed unsolved homicides in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, and London, submitting offender profiles and recommendations to numerous police agencies.

So dim the lights, settle in, and enjoy this late night conversation with Dr Lee Mellor!

www.leemellor.com

My guest tonight for this episode of the Necronomicast is true crime and paranormal historian and bestselling author Troy Taylor!  

Together, we will uncover frightening tales from the history of music, from the days of gregorian chants, classical composers, and turn of the century blues men.   Explore the curses, murders, and brushes with the supernatural throughout time.  Did Jim Morrison fake his own death?

Join along as we uncover some of rock-n-roll’s most horrific murders, and infamous and little-known twists of fate as we discuss Troy's book:

Visit Troy at:

My guest tonight for this episode of the Necronomicast is bestselling true crime author Leslie Rule!

I didn't have to look far to bring you the story of the most bizarre love triangle that is too convoluted to believe.  It all takes place here, in Omaha, Nebraska.  

It is the sorted story of sex, lies, murder, cyber-stalking, all wrapped up and tucked into bed with a missing person case. 

If you saw the recent 20/20 special on ABC featuring this case, be prepared to go even deeper in this late-night conversation with the author of "A Tangled Web" Leslie Rule.

"A Tangled Web" is available in hardcover now and will be released on paperback on March 30th!

Visit Leslie at:

https://authorleslierule.com/

(Music Credit:  "A Web, Tangled" by Brian Corey)

www.weirdlectures.com

On February 20, 2003, one of the deadliest fires in American history took place at the Station Nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.  The pandemonium started when the band Great White's pyrotechnics ignited the nightclub, killing 100 people and devastating the lives of hundreds more. 

My guest tonight is bestselling author and three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Scott James, whose new book, Trial By Fire investigates all the central figures with firsthand accounts, interviews, and court documents.

Scott explores the rush to judgment about what happened that left the victims, their families, and a community desperate for justice.

Although the fire itself lasted minutes, the search for the truth would take years. TRIAL BY FIRE: A Devastating Tragedy, 100 Lives Lost, and a 15-Year Search for Truth with my guest Scott James.

Hello Lovebirds!  On this episode of The Necronomicast, I welcome back to the program writer/producer Mark Onspaugh.  I had Mark on a few episodes ago with his "Christmas Ghost Stories".  That episode was so well received, that I invited Mark back to chat about the dark history of Valentine's Day and highlight his book entitled Dark Valentines, a collection of writings and short stories.  Mark will read two stories, a short one about the budding of a new love, and a long form story about the nostalgia of a long lost love.   Throw in a discussion about the odd relationships in Peanuts cartoons, and a visit from the ghost of Chet Baker, and you have yourself a wonderful way for you and your sweetheart to spend an hour of your time.  

www.markonspaugh.com

(Music Credits: "At Rest" and "Easy Lemon" by Kevin MacLeod,  (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons, "My Funny Valentine" and "Have You Met Mrs. Jones" as performed by Chet Baker. )

(Music credit:  "Heartbreaking" by Kevin MacLeod,  (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons)

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 remarkable insight with one of the leading and most interesting paranormal investigators working today.   

So sit back and relax, as I have a late night conversation with Richard Estep, here on the Necronomicast!

www.richardestep.net

(Music credit:  "Binary Sunset" by John Williams, as recorded by Andrew Vogt.  Used with kind permission.)

Happy Halloween!  On this episode, I welcome "The Queen of Halloween" Lesley Bannatyne!  She is an American author who writes extensively on Halloween, especially its history, literature, and contemporary celebration. One of the country's foremost authorities on Halloween, Bannatyne has shared her knowledge on television specials for the History Channel, the Travel Channel, and with Time Magazine, Slate, National Geographic, and contributed the Halloween article to World Book Encyclopedia. 

Lesley has written five books on Halloween, ranging from a children's book, Witches Night Before Halloween, to her latest book, Halloween Nation, which examines the holiday through the eyes of its celebrants. Her other titles are A Halloween How-To. Costumes, Parties, Destinations, Decorations (2001); A Halloween Reader. Poems, Stories, and Plays from Halloweens Past (2004), and Halloween. An American Holiday, An American History, which celebrated 30 years in print in 2020.

Her fiction and essays have been published in the Boston Globe, Smithsonian, Christian Science Monitor, and Zone 3, Pangyrus, Shooter, and Bosque Literary Magazines; she won the 2018 Bosque fiction prize and received the 2019 Tucson Festival of Books Literary Award for fiction.  As a freelance journalist, she covered stories ranging from druids in Massachusetts to relief workers in Bolivia.   

So, turn on your porchlight and get ready to fall under the spell of "The Queen of Halloween" Lesley Bannatyne on The Necronomicast!

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On this episode, Hollywood special effects wizard Kevin Yagher joins me for a late night conversation about his incredible career in the world of movie making!  

Kevin is world renowned not only for Freddy Krueger's makeup and designing the Crypt Keeper creature, but his work on Hollywood blockbusters outside of horror. His company, Kevin Yagher Productions, has created effects for Face/Off, Enemy of the State, the Mission: Impossible franchise, the Bill & Ted franchise, Volcano, Starship Troopers, Conspiracy Theory, Radio Flyer, and Honey, I Blew Up the Kids.  

Want to know what it’s like to work with Tom Cruise?  Interested in stories about Ozzy Osbourne, Francis Ford Coppola, Tim Burton, or Robert Englund?   It’s all here on this episode of The Necronomicast with special guest, Kevin Yagher!

John Borowski is an award winning independent filmmaker, researcher, and historian whose works have garnered worldwide acclaim and are distributed internationally.  Borowski’s fantastic “historical horror” trilogy of documentary films focus on late nineteenth and early twentieth century serial killers.   John joins me from Chicago on the Necronomicast hotline for an in depth and unflinching look at the real life monsters that roam our quiet streets and neighborhoods.

John's books and  movies are available on streaming platforms such as Amazon and at his informative website

www.johnborowski.com 

Don't go down into the crawlspace!

38 years ago today, Friday the 13th Part 3 was released to the movie going public, hitting Number 1 in the Box Office.

On this episode, I welcome Larry Zerner to the Necronomicast!  You all know Larry as "Shelly" from Friday the 13th Part 3.   The days of the young, girl-chasing prankster are behind him.  Now, Larry is one of the most respected entertainment lawyers in Hollywood.  

Larry reminisces about the production and the aftermath of the game changing sequel.  Later in the episode, Larry lends his keen legal mind to help us all understand the legal rights battle and resulting lawsuits that have prevented Jason's return to the cinema.

The cavalcade of incredible Necronomicast guests continues with Episode 182 as I welcome back to the program filmmaker David Bruckner!   David’s star continues to rise in Hollywood with the incredible word of mouth surrounding his latest feature film, the (hopefully) soon to be released “The Night House” which shocked audiences at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.  I chat with David about the impact of the COVID pandemic on the movie industry, the recent work he’s done on the TV series “Creepshow , his work on “The Night House” and we take a moment or two to reminisce about the great horror movies of the 80s that we grew up on!  Let’s raise some hell with David Bruckner!  

Elizabeth Saint has an extraordinary story.  Upon graduating from high school, she signed a high fashion modeling contract in New York City.  Feeling unfulfilled, she left that world behind to earn a college degree in electrical engineering and accepted a position with the United States Department of Defense.  Throughout her life, she felt a calling and sensitivity to paranormal phenomenon.  This led her to joining a paranormal investigative team, which later led her to prominent roles on the television programs “Ghosts of Shepherdstown” and “Paranormal Lockdown”.  Her entrepreneurial spirit guided her to become the founder and CEO of the streaming platform/channel VIDI SPACE.  A conversation with Elizabeth Saint on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!

www.vidi.space

www.ghostlygadgets.com

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 at the world around us with a different perspective.  The horror of Hollywood and the real life mysteries that inspire those nightmares on every episode on the NECRONOMICAST!

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! 

Tonight, we welcome back to the show New Orleans paranormal researcher, investigator, and reporter, DARK WATERS for a conversation about the developments of the Corona Virus.  DW has been on the forefront of reporting and investigating the outbreak long before it hit the mainstream media.  Together, we trace the steps of the virus, discuss the implications of its aftermath, and weigh in on how we can cope with the news that changes every day.   A discussion of COVID 19 unlike any you have heard before on this episode of The Necronomicast.

The Invisible Man has been lurking in the darkened imaginations of horror lovers ever since H.G.Wells unleashed his book upon the public in 1897.  Over the years, many filmmakers have contributed to the legend of one of horror's most unique villains.  On this episode, we review the brand new version starring Elisabeth Moss and compare it to the films of yesteryear.    Feel free to wrap yourself in a medical bandage, or just wander around in the nude as we creep around in the world of The Invisible Man on this installment of The Necronomicast!

We are happy to once again welcome Jaime Nestroyl, of Midwest Paranormal History Tours to the show to discuss the upcoming 3rd Annual Omaha Haunticon Paranormal Convention!  In two short years, Haunticon Omaha has become the premier event of its kind in the Midwest.  Held in the historic and majestic Sokol Auditorium, the Omaha Haunticon will feature the best in keynote speakers, paranormal themed vendors, instructional investigative workshops, and live music.  If ghosts, UFO’s, cryptozoology, mysticism, and all things supernatural are your thing, drop what you are doing and listen intently to this episode of The Necronomicast!

www.haunticonomaha.com

www.mphtours.com

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!

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!

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 (?) monsters that inspire our darkest imaginations brought to you on this episode of The Necronomicast with guest, Jason Offutt!

www.jasonoffutt.com

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!

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!

This time, Wayne, Laurie, and Maggie give their reactions to the first season of Marianne. This French subtitled film offered some amazing frights and an interesting story that kept us hiding our eyes! Find it on Netflix and let us know what you think. 

Director/producer Rob Caprilozzi joins Brian and Doug for a firsthand behind the scenes discussion of his brand new documentary “Halloween in a Box”.   It is a wonderful look back at the Halloween costume companies Ben Cooper, Collegeville, and Halco.

These costume companies were a Halloween institution dating back to the 1930s. But in 1982, at the height of their popularity, the first case of domestic terrorism shook the U.S. in the form of the Chicago Tylenol murders and threatened to cancel Halloween forever. In an effort to save the holiday, the costume giants, although rivals in business, were forced to come together and unify or trick-or-treating would become extinct.

“Halloween in a Box” centers around the history and evolution of these Halloween costumes and explores the companies that brought dressing up on All Hallows Eve to the masses.

“Halloween in a Box” is available to stream on Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube Movies.

For more information www.horrornewsnetwork.com

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

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!

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” on this episode of The Necronomicast!

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 of his swamp!

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 Flayer on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!!!

The music of Mitch Towne:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXe_W0nO-sU

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 Shamrock mask and gather around for the Big Giveaway!  Full sized candy bars on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!

PART 2

The Necronomicast tribute to the great ART BELL and the “Ghost To Ghost” tradition of his historic radio show continues with Part 2 of conversation with paranormal researcher and reporter, DARK WATERS.  

Dark has appeared on some of the biggest paranormal podcast and radio shows around the world including Coast to Coast AM, Beyond the Darkness Radio, Beyond the Edge Radio, Midnight in the Desert, and many more.   He joins us for two episodes to tell us REAL stories of Bigfoot, Dogman, demons, black eyed children, and the psychic vampires and ghosts of New Orleans.  So settle in for part two of our two part late night conversation with the king of YouTube horror, DARK WATERS!

www.iamdarkwaters.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvf4eUxzb8JdgnRPGi1lKA  (Dark Waters YouTube Channel)

OCTOBER 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 some of the biggest paranormal podcast and radio shows around the world including Coast to Coast AM, Beyond the Darkness Radio, Beyond the Edge Radio, Midnight in the Desert, and many more.   He joins us for two episodes to tell us REAL stories of Bigfoot, Dogman, demons, black eyed children, and the psychic vampires and ghosts of New Orleans.  So settle in for part one of our two part late night conversation with the king of YouTube horror, DARK WATERS!

www.iamdarkwaters.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvf4eUxzb8JdgnRPGi1lKA  (Dark Waters YouTube Channel)

When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake... 

 Haunted house season is upon us once again! In this spooktacular episode of the Necronomicast, Wayne and Doug venture across the fog-covered Missouri River to visit with Josh Bellows and Cody Banks of Madness Haunted House in Council Bluffs, IA. They learn about what it takes to go from home haunting to opening a professional haunted attraction and get a special "lights on" tour of what thescarefactor.com ranks as Iowa's #1 haunted house. So step right up and get in line for this exhilarating episode! 

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" into our living rooms and nightmares!  

Don shares unique insight on how movies and television shows transform from words on a page to living, breathing, unrelenting live action terror.    Want insight into Hannibal Lector from an expert?  Curious about Freddy Krueger vs. Chucky?  Want a sneak peek at the upcoming "Cult of Chucky"? 

Stop what you are doing and consume this incredible episode of "The Necronomicast!"

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 of THE NECRONOMICAST!

The musical world of Andrew Vogt:  www.drewsblues.com

The music of Jason Birnstihl:  www.the9sband.com

Birnstihl Real Estate Group:  www.jasonbirnstihl.cbshome.com

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 Midwest to your reality and the ethereal beyond…join Johnny Houser and Brian on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!

Villiscaiowa.com

Nickgrofftour.com

Stow away with The Necrocomicast Crew as we travel the high seas of adventure and make our way to Skull Island in search of the legendary KING KONG!

The great ape has entertained and thrilled the masses ever since his debut in 1933.  We navigate the sequels, the remakes, and the reboots that all lead us to 2017's "Kong: Skull Island".   

The cinematic approach and special effects have evolved and changed, but one thing is clear....KING KONG is the biggest and baddest monster to grace the silver screen.

In addition to another installment of "Making A Monster", the crew will give our worldwide audience a taste of our hometown where KING KONG rules the restaurant world.  KING KONG lives and he is hungry on this episode of The Necronomicast!

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 to their own otherworldly Urban Legend.   We take Doug to School, talk streaming horror, intercept a transmission from “The Nightwatcher”, and chat about the latest in horror news.   Another legendary episode of The Necronomicast!   Be sure to tell them, Large Marge sent ya!!!!!!

So every year Laurie's Dad Charlie Hodges watches King Kong on his Birthday. We knew this and it came to us to stop on over the Sunday after his Birthday to bring some cake and talk Kong. We figured since we will be doing a group episode on the new Kong movie in March, a little prequel would be fun. 

This episode we spend a beautiful morning around the kitchen table, drinking coffee, having some cake (thanks 2 Birds Bakery) and talking to a man who knows King Kong. 

We learn interesting facts about how the script was written, how they pulled off some of the special effects (some never done before in film), and how the film changed the industry.

King Kong kicked off a love of science fiction, fantasy, and horror for a kid who got to watch the original Kong 3 times in one day on his Birthday, which started a longstanding tradition. Thanks Charlie Hodges for letting us bring you cake and enjoy a little small town Kong-chat. 

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 guest on The Necronomicast to discuss his best-selling, and now newly updated book: A Need to Kill: The True-Crime Account of John Joubert, Nebraska's Most Notorious Serial Child Killer.

Buy Mark’s book at Amazon:

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!

It's Halloween!  Join The Necronomicast as we put on our Ben Cooper brand costumes, grab our pillowcases, and travel around the block trick or treating!  We reminisce about the Halloweens of years past and talk about how we celebrate it in 2016. We chat about our best costumes and our worst costumes!  Get to know Zip better as he entertains us all with a thrilling story from his teenage years!  Trick or Treat....smell our feet!

Read about Ben Cooper Costumes! 

In this mini-episode Wayne and Maggie hang out as the credits roll on Blair Witch and give the movie a review. 

In this episode, Wayne and Laurie go see Don't Breathe and then review it on the way home from the theater. Suspenseful, thoughtfully shot, and intense, this movie is less a horror flick than it is a thriller. But still a good post summer film for horror fans. 

In this short episode, Doug and Trilety talk about the 1973 Michael Crichton film, Westworld. Not having seen it before, it's like a "Taking Doug to School" only he brings a friend. 

Westworld IMDB

Fizzle Like a Flood Podcast

Welcome 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 movie...pay attention after the closing credits!)

In this episode Wayne, Maggie, and Laurie review the movie Lights Out on their drive home from the theater. 

On 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 Peter Bracke on The Necronomicast!

Peter Bracke Info

Thommy Hutson Info

In this special episode, Wayne and Laurie review the movie Clown from producer Eli Roth. Spoiler-free first part and spoiler-filled second part. 

Take 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 Necronomicast crew!

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 Ghostbusters trailer, and we check in with Brian about his gig writing for the Friday the 13th Franchise dot com website.  

We opened up the windows to let the fresh air invigorate this installment of "The Necronomicast"!   Of course, there was plenty of fertilizer to spread around!

Return of the Living Dead (1985) 

Ghostbusters (2016)

Friday the 13th Franchise website

In this episode of the Necronomicast, the crew get together to talk about movies in the dead of winter. Segments include our main topic, Taking Doug to School with his impressions on the classic Dawn of the Dead, New Screams, and Zip Unzipped, where Zip gives his review of the new movie The Witch.

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 “Southbound” 

It's February and we have a lover's show up for you! The Necro-crew talk about horror films with love as a theme. Well, mostly love, some sex, masturbation, killing, and a lot of crude jokes anyway. Segments include a movie review of The Boy, as well as Stream in the Dark (Unfriended, Paranormal Activity-Ghost Dimension).

In 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 a fellow in a hockey mask.  Writer Nick Antosca on The Necronomicast!

Nick Antosca blog

Nick Antosca IMDB

Happy Holidays horror freaks! In this episode the gang gets back together to talk about holiday horror films along with a review of the movie Krampus. We also take Doug to School with the Howling. 

In this special episode of the Necronomicast, we once again venture down "Brian's Dark Alley" for an interview with an Omaha institution, Professor Howard Hamilton.  At 81 years young, he is the tour guide of the Omaha Halloween Cemetery Tour.  Even though you might reside in an area outside of Omaha, Nebraska, Professor Hamilton is an individual that will capture your imagination.  His exhaustive investigations of Omaha and its cemeteries provide unique insight into the dark history of the River City.  You'll hear about his fascination with cemeteries that began as a youth who yearned to be a funeral director all the way through his post retirement career as Omaha's congenial gentleman of the macabre.  Of course, we have to chat about axe murders too!  That's what we do in the Midwest!

Our pre-publishing efforts failed, so this episode is out after the first Haunted Hangover. Regardless, the second one is a week after this episode so take a listen as Laurie and Wayne chat with Scuba Steve of Hit That Dive about his annual Haunted Hangover tour. This tour takes guests to some of the most haunted bars in Omaha to learn stories, investigate, and see why these building have such a high spirited reputation. 

In this quick episode, Wayne and Laurie review the new movie Goosebumps while driving home from the theater. Overall, the movie was quite entertaining and garnered thumbs up from the hosts. Not just a kid movie, Goosebumps starring Jack Black has elements that will entertain both kids and adults whether fans of the book series or not. If you like movies like Monster Squad, you'll probably enjoy this film.

Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper (Dylan Minnette) finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbor Hannah (Odeya Rush). The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah's mysterious father is R.L. Stine (Jack Black), the famous author of the best-selling "Goosebumps" series. When Zach accidentally unleashes the monsters from the fantastic tales, it's up to Stine, his daughter and Cooper to return the beasts back to the books where they belong.

Goosebumps IMDB

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 those not familiar, your group is locked in a room together. You have one hour to use the clues in the room to solve the puzzle and get the code for the door. It's harder than you think and time flies. Check out the link below to book your room. 

The Escape Omaha Website

The crew gets together to talk about Wes Craven and his horror legacy.

We also debut a new segment, "Taking Doug to School" where we make Doug watch a classic or iconic horror film that he still hasn't seen. Listen to his review of iconic films that he is just now seeing for the first time. This time Doug watches "An American Werewolf in London" and reveals what he thought of this horror favorite. 

We also talk about the films from Christopher R. Mihm, who we were booth mates with at Crypticon. Mihm makes retro-style monster movies inspired by the 50's. These flicks are complete with all sorts of awesome retro effects, monsters, aliens, and more. 

The Giant Spider IMDB

Saint Euphoria Pictures website

Another from our Crypticon coverage! Founding host of this podcast Tim Welch and his partner in crime Mikey Taylor found us at the convention and we sat down, got caught up, and talked about the Scream in the Dark Film Festival 2015. 

Scream in the Dark FF 2015 website

SPOILER ALERT AGAIN!  In this episode, Doug, Wayne, Laurie, Maggie, and Kendall take to the Majestic Theater to view The Visit. When the credits roll, the crew huddles up and gives their initial reactions. 

Severed Thumbs Up = 5

Pantload = 0

This week The Necronomicast crew gets together to give their post con thoughts about Crypticon. Vendors, celebrities, costumes, metal, lucifer, hot rods, yelling dudes, drunk dudes, giant clowns, side shows, and of course the awesome staff made this a memorable event. We also pay homage to Wes Craven who passed recently. We talk about our favorite Wes Craven movies, what made them great, and plan a show surrounding his amazing body of work. 

We had a blast at Crypticon KC 2015! We took the whole crew down to Kansas City to man a booth at Crypticon. It was for many of our hosts the first time at a con, let alone a horror convention. We chat about all the vendors, events, and celebrities and in this first part of our Crypticon series we have a sit down with the guys from the Nerds of Nostalgia Podcast. 

Nerds of Nostalgia on facebook

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!”

In this episode Brian, Wayne, Zip, and Doug welcome special guest Chef Paul Kulik into the studio to chat about Hannibal Lecter and the entire movie / television franchise. 

Paul is an Omaha chef who owns The Boiler Room and Le Bouillon in the Old Market area of downtown. He's also a longtime friend of our host Brian and they talk about some of their antics as younglings, making home horror movies, sneaking into theaters, leaning back on chairs...you know, rebel stuff. 

The group goes over the movies and (now cancelled) television show and of course Paul shares some of his culinary knowledge about cooking flesh and how the cannibal aspect of the Hannibal character is portrayed. 

In this mini episode, Wayne, Zip, Brian, Laurie, and special guest Maggie go to the AMC Theater and view Insidious 3. We call this the Necronomi-Crew Review as we group up and chat about the movie as the credits roll right in the theater. Get our immediate reactions - BEWARE! MINOR SPOILERS! (nothing too bad though). 

The Verdict:

Wayne: Thumbs Up

Zip: Thumbs Up

Brian: Thumbs Up

Maggie: Thumbs Up

Laurie: Thumbs Up (from what she saw of it with her hands covering her eyes)

Music from: http://purple-planet.com

A classic film remade. In this episode, Wayne, Brian, Zip, Doug, and Laurie offer their oppinions on the new Poltergeist movie. They took a night and went to the theater together and each has a unique view of the film. Find out if it was a thumbs up, or a pantload! 

In this episode of The Necronomicast, we once again venture down “Brian’s Dark Alley” for a conversation with Mark Borchardt. Yes, that Mark Borchardt! Mark, best known from his independent psychological horror film “Coven”, has grown a cult following from his appearances as an actor, writer, and filmmaker. Listen as Mark traces his steps as an independent filmmaker and mainstream movie actor, and provides a glimpse into his philosophy of film as an art form and his approach to creating art. If you are not familiar with Mark, listen to this interview and be sure to Google his name and enjoy all that is out there! He is an American original! Follow him on Twitter @morethescarier

In this episode, Wayne, Brian, and Doug interview Producer / Writer / Director Daniel Farrands. Known for his horror documentaries and films like Halloween 6, Daniel talks about how he got into horror, how he scored his first gig, and exciting upcoming productions. 

Daniel Farrands was born on September 3, 1969 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The Girl Next Door (2007), Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) and Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010).

Daniel Farrands online

Never Sleep Again

In this episode, Wayne, Zip, Doug, Brian, and Laurie talk all things Hitchcock! Psycho, The Birds, Rope, Rear Window, docufiction, and more. New Screams, and Scream in the Dark segments feature new streaming movies, and new movies out in the theater. 

At the Necronomicast, we like to interview everyone involved in the horror movie community. This includes stars, writers, directors, make up personnel, and webmasters. In this episode, we take another trip down "Brian's Dark Alley" to interview Jason Parker, the webmaster of Friday the 13th franchise.com. Brian and Jason have a wide ranging discussion about horror movies, Friday the 13th, and marketing fright in the realm of cyberspace. Be sure to listen at the end when Brian grills Jason about the complexities of the Friday the 13th universe!

Friday the 13th Franchise website

In this episode the Necronomicrew interview Cody Zwieg, producer of the Lazarus Effect. We talk about his role as producer and many of the projects he has worked on. 

In this episode Brian interviews the first Jason from Friday the 13th, Ari Lehman. 

Ari Lehman is the actor/singer who has the unique honor of having played the role of the First Jason Voorhees in the Paramount Classic Horror Film "Friday the 13th" (1980). The original "Boy In The Lake" himself, Ari played a crucial role in the film's famous final scene, in which he suddenly emerges from the icy waters of Crystal Lake. Working with Special Effects Master Tom Savini at an early age gave Ari a deep appreciation for the Horror Greats including Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Vincent Price. Since 2009, Ari records and tours the US and Europe with his Horror Rock Band, First Jason, based in Chicago.

Ari Lehman Bio on IMDB

Ari Lehman website: The First Jason

In this episode, the entire gang gets together after they watched the classic film Poltergeist. Wayne, Laurie, Zip, Brian, and Doug talk about some of the things that made this film an iconic classic horror film. From practical effects to lighting, this movie still holds up today. 

 The hosts also talk about the new trailer for the remake of Poltergeist, starring Sam Rockwell. In New Screams the crew chats about the trailer as well as the movie The Lazarus Effect. For Stream in the Dark, the crew recommends a few new additions to Netflix including the Sacrament, Horns, and Oculus. 

Welcome to our first installment of DARK SIDE OF THE MOVIE! Where our intrepid hosts Wayne, Doug, Brian, and Zip get together, drink some beers, and comment on an awful horror movie. Best part is, you can join us in the fun! 

Remember when people would watch Wizard of OZ and play Dark Side of the Moon together and get the synch up experience? Well, this podcast is similar to that. It’s also a lot of armchair-Director commentary, random musings, low-ball attempts at humor, and us poking fun at everything. Is it funny? You’ll have to be the judge on that… 

HOW TO LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE:

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This episode we feature: ZOMBIE LAKE  (1981)

This is a horrible movie in every way, but it has A LOT of full on nudity. Part period piece, part love story, and part soft-core snuggling flick (you’ll see what we mean), this film has it all. And it’s still not even cult-good. 

In this episode, Doug, Brian, Zip, and Wayne review the movie The Babadook. This movie brought a lot of interesting speculation from the guys with some thought provoking ideas that may shed some light on the backbone of the story. Or we could be full of guano. 

In this episode, Laurie and Wayne interview Cig Neutron, Face Off season 7 finalist. We talk about his experience being sequestered for up to 3 months while filming the SyFy reality series and what it was like to live in what they called "the bubble."

We also talk about how the show helped him develop as an artist and what the experience did for his career. Check out the links below to see some of the amazing work he does as well as some of the products you can purchase from this talented artist and sculptor. 

Cig Neutron Website

Bizarro-a-go-go site

Face Off Bio Page

Cig's Sleazy Universe page

It's the holiday season here at Necronomicast so we thought it would be a great idea to share some of our favorite kills in horror movies along with some iconic and unusual weapons film makers have used. 

Hello Necronomifans! In this episode we offer a slightly reformatted version of the show. It's a bit longer with various segments. Our main topic of discussion today is found footage films. We also have New Screams, where we share a few new movies coming out or recently released, Stream in the Dark, a short discussion of what we've found on Netflix or on demand, and News Slash, which is various horror news stories. And then Doug reads his latest Crypt Notes! Hilarity ensues in the Cabin in the Woods.

Hope you like the new format as it's almost an hour show. 

Trailers for New Screams:

·         The Houses October Built

·         VHS Viral

·         The Babadook

·         Horns

      ·         Wolves

Evil Dead Series News

Mini Documentary on Found Footage

In this episode Wayne, Zip, Brian, and Doug chat about the movie Annabelle. Did it live up to all the hype? If you haven't seen it, beware, we do huge spoilers here. If you have, listen in on what we thought and feel free to comment here or on our facebook page. 

In this episode Wayne and Laurie chat with Bill Grennan one of the producers of Walk The Night, an interactive theater production that puts Hamlet's ghosts right next to you. A 4 story historical house, ghosts wandering through, and you get to follow and hear their stories. It's an eerie interactive performance that Omaha hasn't seen before. Visitors will be able to pick and choose characters to follow and explore with. Bill talks about the idea, production, and logistics of pulling something like this off. 

Walk The Night online

Bill online

In this episode we sit down and talk Tusk. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Though we all had different takes on the movie, we seem to have a few common oppinions. What did you think? Let us know on twitter or our facebook fan page! Go to the show page and read Wayne's blog review too. 

In this episode we chat about upcoming movies and discuss the trailers that can be found online. Possibilities or pantload? You watch and decide but we give our opinions anyway! We talk about Tusk, Annabelle, Devil's Door, Possession of Michael King, Extra Terrestrial, Jamie Marks is Dead, Life After Beth and more. 

In this episode Wayne, Laurie, and Chris (via phone) chat about the series finale of HBO's hit show True Blood. Check out a special performance of the theme song opening the show by Omaha Guitar Trio!

"I Wanna Do Bad Things To You" instrumental on clasical guitar video 

In this episode we talk about some of our own paranormal experiences and how movies that are "inspired by" true events take liberties with real events. Stephanie, Christina, and Laurie join Wayne, Zip, Doug, and Brian for a packed round table. 

Check out or next blog for pictures and a description of the cemetery Stephanie talks about. We will post the pictures for you to check out and make your own conclusions. 

In this episode Wayne interviews Alyse Wax, an Associate Editor for Fearnet.com. Fearnet as some of you may know was bought out and deleted from the web. The horror community is not happy about this and neither are we, so we were honored to have her on the show to talk about her time at one of the coolest horror sites on the web. 

Alyse on facebook

Alyse on Twitter

In this episode we talk about Asian horror. Seems we haven't watched enough of it. In fact Zip just watched both the Asian and American movies of the Grudge and the Ring and gives his take on them. Brian gives us the lowdown on the Thirst, and we chat about other top Asian horror we have on the slate to watch for upcoming episodes. What's your favorite?

The sequel! Thanks to Tom for giving us so much time. We wanted to make sure all of our fans got to hear the entire interview so here is part 2 of our interview with the writer and director of Friday the 13th part 6 Jason Lives!

In this interview we have the pleasure of interviewing Tom McLoughlin, the writer and director of Friday the 13th part 6 - Jason Lives. But that's only a part of his amazing career. Tom has created movies, TV, music and more. His new book A Strange Idea of Entertainment, written by longtime friend Joseph Maddery, goes deep into the life of the man who made one of the most memorable Friday the 13th movie sequels. This is part 1 of a 2 part show where Tom opens up and talks to us about everything F136 as well as how he got started, what he's done, and how he still tours the world playing music! Happy Friday the 13th!

A Strange Idea of Entertainment - The book on Amazon.com

In this episode, we talk about some of the horror movies that took us from being scared of horror to embracing it. Movies of the 80's that we saw that we ended up wanting to know how they did the effects and inspired us to want to create or recreate scenes. Movies that made us want to get scared and want more. Not a top list, but rather a look into the movies that made us horror fans. 

In this episode we talk about horror on TV. The quality production and captivating stories are all setting a new bar for horror you can watch at home. 

In this episode we welcome Brian to the table and chat about the movie Afflicted. We also discuss vampires in movies, zombies, and Wayne chats about the 80's Troma movie Class of Nuk'em High. Doug shows off his mangled face from a bike accident. Sadly, he laughs a lot during the interview, causing hilarious amounts of pain due to his split lip. Ah the horror! 

Trailer for Afflicted

Trailer for Class of Nuk'e, High

In this episode, Laurie, Wayne, and Doug head over to the Sokol Auditorium where rehersals are taking place for Stephen King's The Shining - A Play. Listen in as we discover the amazing story of how Director Jason Levering is turning his long time dream into reality and how he is doing it all with the blessing of the man himself, Stephen King. It's all a benefit for the Benson Theater and is on a limited run. From their facebook page:

“The Shining” will be the Benson Theatre’s first major production, and we could not be more excited about what we have in store. What better way to introduce the Benson Theater into the world of performing arts than with a big, bold, innovative new work from and for our community.

Helping to advise the production are Tom Elkins, director of the film “The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia”, and Kevin Lawler, Producing Artistic Director of the Great Plains Theatre Conference and co-founder of the Blue Barn Theatre. Lighting design is being developed by Tommy Wilson, Charlie Wagner, and the rest of the team at JSAV. Our set designer is Kit Gough, who has worked in the Omaha theatre community for several years, most recently as the set designer for “Seussical The Musical” at The Rose Theatre. Providing the artwork for our marketing is local artist Jeremy Caniglia, whose beautiful and terrifying work can be seen gracing the covers of books by authors such as William Peter Blatty (40th anniversary edition of “The Exorcist”), Douglas Clegg, Peter Straub, Max L Brooks, Anne Rice, and yes, Stephen King.

The play will be directed by Jason Levering, from a script written by Levering and fellow writer Aaron Sailors and approved by Mr. King.

Questions can be directed to jason@bensontheatre.org.

MISSION OF THE BENSON THEATRE

The Benson Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that fosters the success of local artists, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and underserved populations within the historic community of Benson. Our goal is to acquire and restore the historic Benson Theatre at 6054 Maple Street in Omaha to serve as a shared community space for business education and artistic performance. Benson is a flourishing arts and entertainment district, and the timing to restore our historic theater and bring more diverse entertainment and vital business education to our community has never been better. The Theatre’s prime location in downtown Benson has the potential to bring thousands of new visitors to the Benson business district for more than 500 events annually.

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Video teaser trailer

In this episode Laurie, Wayne, Zip, and Doug talk about the new Robocop and compare it to its original. Costume, story, actors, and violence. Did we get jipped on the blood? We also talk about Argento's Dracula, which is available on Netflix. Excellent nudity, light cheese, heavy blood, and a giant mantis! What more could you ask for in an Italian horror fear-fest?

Robocop Trailer

Argento's Dracula Trailer

Yes we are back! Necronomicast lives! We have rebooted the show a bit and in this episode we are joined by co-hosts Zip, Doug, and Laurie. We talk about the movie Devil's Due, some new seasons of American Horror Story, Being Human, and other upcoming movies. 

In this episode we welcome author Blue Remy. Her novel From Hel With Love is Book One in her XIII Hour series. Laurie joins Wayne in the studio for a chat with this author about how she developed her characters, waded through the editing process, and the pains of dealing with unruly publishers. 

Blue Remy on facebook

The XIII Hour online

Synopsis

Fallen Valkyrie Legionnaire, Raven Aquilus, has always known she was an outcast to her kind. Stuck in New Orleans as the Protectress of the Nine Gates of the Underworld, she lives as close to the edge as her family will allow. One fateful night would change it all—someone ritualistically slaughtered a guardian in one of her Gates, leaving Raven lying in a pool of blood. Ordered to find the killer before she dies along with her precious guardians, Raven is placed in a race against time to stop an ancient war from reigniting between the Valkyries and the Fae.

Duncan is the epitome of control, but even he is not immune to Raven’s beauty and magnetism. Raven is an enigma wrapped up in the body of lust, and shocked to find herself attracted to a human. Both must fight their emotions to work together, before Raven faces losing everything from her life - to a new found love, in order to save the Underworld from being ruled by a jealous half breed.

Welcome the XIII Hour™ series. Betrayal, Lust, Love, Murder, Jealousy and Revenge. The faery-tales that your mother never told you about just came true.

In this episode Wayne and Tim interview actor Robert Rusler. Robert is well known for his roles in A Nightmare on Elm St. part 2, Weird Science, Vamp, and Thrashin'. We get to get a little inside info on his life as a teen actor, working with some of the biggest names in the biz, and how he managed to overcome the pitfalls of a young actor lifestyle. We also talk about the upcoming and completed films he is writing and producing including Black Asylum.

Robert Rusler - actor, athlete, writer, and natural performer - was born on September 20, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He soon moved to Hawaii, where he lived on Waikiki Beach and started surfing and skateboarding on a semi-professional level. At a young age his family moved to Los Angeles, where he began his martial arts career and entered many competitions. Then the bug struck to become an actor and Robert, right out of high school, met his manager and began taking acting classes at the Loft Studio with Peggy Feury and William Traylor. Soon thereafter he landed his first starring role, opposite Anthony Michael Hall and Robert Downey Jr. in John Hughes Weird Science (1985). He then starred opposite Marshall Bell and Robert Englund in A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) . Later projects included Thrashin' (1986) opposite Josh Brolin (and all of his top professional skateboarding idols) and _Vamp (1986/I)_ opposite Grace Jones and Chris Makepeace, for which he received the award for Best Actor in a Science Fiction or Horror Film.

Robert on IMDB

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In this episode Tim and Wayne interview returning guest Parrish Randall. Parrish talks about his upcoming films, and productions he is working on. A longtime friend of the show, Parrish keeps busy in front and behind the camera and shares with us some of the challenges for indie film makers and actors trying to make a mark in the horror genre. 

Once again Wayne is joined by Roze of Gas Mask Films. They chat about the premier and tour of the new film Speak No Evil starring previous Necronomicast guest Gabrielle Stone. He talks via phone from Scottsdale AZ in front of his film class as well. 

Speak No Evil is the story of Anna, a single mother fighting to protect her daughter from demonically possessed children and a town gone mad.

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In this interview, Wayne talked to movie producer Bradley Fuller. He has worked on many projects with Michael Bay and has his own production company that specializes in horror. This company has produced a series of remakes including Friday the 13th (2009), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), The Amityville Horror (2005), and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010). He talks about his passion for film making, love of horror, remakes, and a little tidbit on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...

In this episode, Wayne has a chat with Lynn Lowry, a veteran actor who has performed on stage and screen. She's best known int he horror community for movies like The Crazies, Cat People, and They Came From Within. Listen to her stories about her time on screen and stage. 

From her IMDB:

Lynn Lowry was born in 1947 in Illinois, but raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She began acting professionally at age 17 in a theater called Shawnee Summer Stock Theater. She relocated to New York City in the late 1960s to pursue other acting jobs to support her young son. Her first movie role was a small part in The Battle of Love's Return (1971) which starred and was directed by Lloyd Kaufman, who later founded the "Troma" independent film company. Her next role was another small, uncredited part in I Drink Your Blood (1970). Her next movie, playing a dual role in Sugar Cookies (1973), which required her to act in the nude for the first time, got her sex appeal. Score (1974) came next which was a X-rated, soft-core, semi-documentary flick which brought on more sex appeal for Lowry's character. Her next role was one of her best in playing "Kathy", a neurotic character in George A. Romero's The Crazies (1973), an action-horror flick filmed in rural Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. She then was cast for a recurring part in the TV series "How to Survive a Marriage" (1974). She was also cast for a part in David Cronenberg's horror flick They Came from Within (1975). After another minor part in Fighting Mad (1976) and a few other movies, Lowry moved to Los Angeles in the early 1980s where, after a slow start, she began acting in the local theater, and occasional movie roles. Most recently, she has been performing on stage as a singer in singing old folk songs and show tunes with her own band.

Larry Carrell and film maker Millie Loredo join me for a chat about their movie in the making - Sorrow.

Kickstarter Campaign (ended but lots of great info)

Sorrow the movie on facebook

In this episode we are joined by Oliver Robins most known for his role as the brother in Poltergeist. He's all grown up now and still working as a film producer, writer, and director. He also has his own line of horror clothing called Cursed Clothes. He chats with Tim and Wayne about his acting and iconic role, as well as his experiences on set. 

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Cursed Clothes 

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In this episode Tim and Wayne interview Tyler Mane. He is known for movies such as Rob Zombie's Halloween where he plays Michael Myers as well as his roles in the X-men films as Sabertooth and the goliath Argonaut Ajax in Troy. He talks to Necronomicast about working in the industry, prepping for roles, being behind an iconic mask, and his new production company Mane Entertainment who is currently promoting the movie Compound Fracture. 

Mane Entertainment online

Tyler Mane on facebook

Mane Entertainment on facebook

In this episode we welcome back Dee Wallace! She chats with Wayne about her role in Rob Zombie's upcoming film Lords of Salem as well as her amazing life as an Energetic Healer. Listen in as she gives us a little inside info on the movie as well as how she helps many with her gift as a clairaudient. 

Dee's site : I Am Dee Wallace

Lords of Salem Trailer

Tim and Wayne have a little sit down chat over tea and biscuits with the overlord of metal. They came away without getting sacrificed and were more the wiser on skin creams, sacrificing celebrities, felatio, dumpster sex, and jacking off elephants. GWAR will be incinerating Lincoln soon and we plan to be there. 

GWAR online

We totally didn't talk about this on the show, but check this out: Oderus on Fearnet's Holliston

Award-winning genre filmmaker Alan Rowe Kelly joined the ongoing force of independent horror with his 2002 cult film debut I’LL BURY YOU TOMORROW which garnered him 2 awards for Best Feature. He was voted Best Director, Best Writer and Best Independent Film of 2003 by Next Tuesday Magazine, and followed up with his 2nd feature THE BLOOD SHED (2007) which awarded him Best Feature @ the 2007 Dark Carnival Film Fest.

Aside from producing, writing and directing Kelly has moved in front of cameras to appear in over 30 genre films including VINDICATION, SLICES OF LIFE, GALLERY OF FEAR, PSYCHO STREET, SATAN HATES YOU, THE BIG BAD and the now much talked about "TALES OF POE". He has been rewarded for his acting numerous times, most recently for Best Actor in Scott Perry’s SOMETHING JUST and Bart Mastronardi’s THE TELL TALE HEART in the upcoming "TALES OF POE". With his 3rd feature GALLERY OF FEAR making the rounds with the festival circuits, Kelly is currently in post-production on THE CASK for "TALES OF POE", starring opposite Randy Jones & Brewster McCall, and is wrapping on the film’s 3rd segment DREAMS with film partner Bart Mastronardi starring Adrienne King, Amy Steel, Bette Cassatt, & Caroline Williams.

In this episode Wayne is joined by Doug Jones. Doug is well known as a character and creature actor in films and television such as Hellboy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Legion, and Pan's Labyrinth. He has appeared in a slew of movies and television, many times as a strange creature - and in some cases, many creatures all in the same movie. Doug talks about how he got into the industry, some of his dreams in film, and how he enjoys both the limelight and anonymity. 

Doug Jones Experience

Doug on IMDB

The youngest of four brothers, Doug Jones was born on the 24th May, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in the city's Northeast-side. After attending Bishop Chatard High School, he headed off to Ball State University, where he graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, with a minor in Theater. He learned mime at school, joining a troupe and doing the whole white-face thing, and has also worked as a contortionist. After a hitch in theater in Indiana, he moved to Los Angeles in 1985, and has not been out of work since - he's acted in over 25 films, many television series (Including the award-winning "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), his episode 'Hush' garnered two Emmy nominations) and over 90 commercials and music videos with the likes of Madonna and Marilyn Manson. Although known mostly for his work under prosthetic s, he has also performed as 'himself' in such highly-rated films as Adaptation. (2002) with Nicolas Cage and indie projects such as Phil Donlon's A Series of Small Things (2005). But it is his sensitive and elegant performance as 'Abe Sapien' in Hellboy (2004), which stormed to the top of the U.S. box office in the spring of 2004, that has brought him an even higher profile and much praise from audiences and critics alike. Doug is married and lives in California.

In this episode Marc Longbrake, Program Director for the Omaha Film Festival joins Wayne in the studio and they interview Rob Kuhns, Director of the documentary Year of the Living Dead. They chat with Rob and discover how he documented the footage for his movie about the making and social impact of Night of the Living Dead. It will be shown at the Omaha Film Festival as part of their "Off The Edge" series.

Wayne and Marc also discuss the Omaha Film Festival and some of the upcoming events and movies that will be a part of this annual event.

Omaha Film Festival

In this episode, we welcome Butch Patrick, formerly known as "Eddie Munster" who talks to us about his time as a child actor on both "The Munsters" as well as "Lids". Butch has been through a lot and relates his experiences then and his life now, from horror conventions, to car shows, fans of the show are happy to share their love of the iconic show with him. 

We also chat about the Evil Dead the Musical production at the Omaha Playhouse. Behind the stage and in front, our intrepid hosts  brave the blood and the singing demons and review the classic horror film turned to song. 

Butch Patrick on IMDB

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Jennifer Blanc, also known as Jennifer Blanc-Biehn, was born and raised in New York City by her mom Jenise Blanc. At the tender age of 13, Jennifer was on Broadway in Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs working alongside Jonathan Silverman, Fisher Stevens and Robert Sean Leonard.

Jennifer's career blossomed bringing her to sunny Los Angeles to be in Kenny Ortegas' series "Hull High" (1990) for Disney and NBC. Since then, she has been grateful to be continually working in the business that she loves. She also starred in the TV series, "The Mommies" (1993) for NBC and Paramount. Her projects include: Friends 'Til the End (1997) (TV) opposite Shannen Doherty, "Party of Five" (1994) opposite Scott Wolf and Matthew Fox, Cool and the Crazy (1994) (TV) with Jared Leto, and James Cameron's "Dark Angel" (2000) with Jessica Alba.

Jennifer has also guest starred on television shows such as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000), "Grace Under Fire" (1993) and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (2005) with Danny DeVito. In addition, she has been involved in many projects with her partner and fellow actor, Michael Biehn. The two joined forces on a movie Michael directed in China called, The Blood Bond (2010). Their other projects include Puncture (2011) alongside Chris Evans and The Ride (1997/I). Most recently, Jennifer made an appearance in The Divide (2011) with partner Michael Biehn and is producing a film called The Victim (2011). It is her first leap into the producing world and she is loving it. Her performance in The Victim (2011) comes on the heels of other movies she has just recently completed, including The Jack of Spades (2010) with Jennifer Coolidge, Prank (2008) with friend and colleague Danielle Harris (co-star in The Victim (2011)), and Broken Blood (2013) with Pruitt Taylor Vince.

Jennifer on IMDB

In this episode we welcome Terri McMinn from the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. She was hung up for dead in the movie and on the famous movie poster. We chat about her experience on the set, what she has been up to lately, and where she will be appearing in the future. 

Terri on IMDB

Born in Houston, Texas. After graduating from high school, Teri studied and worked at The Dallas Theatre Center, in Dallas, Texas. Moving to Austin, Texas, in 1971, the young actress attended the University of Texas and St. Edwards University. It was in Austin, where she was discovered by director Tobe Hooper and producer Kim Henkel, after seeing an article about her in the local newspaper. After auditioning, Teri was chosen for the part by Hooper and Henkel, and offered her the role of "Pam" in their film project, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). It was a hot, grueling shoot, fraught with all the wrinkles low budget films incur, twice shutting down filming entirely. Simultaneously, Teri worked in local theater. After the film's 1974 release, she studied acting in Los Angeles and New York. Doors opened as a leg and foot model in commercials and print work, while continuing stage work.

In this episode Wayne interviews Director Rocky Karlage and actor John Chiara. The two worked together in the indie horror film "The Farm" and each talks about how they got into filmaking, what it is like filming on the creative side, where acting, writing, and directing is taking them, and what else is in store for Ghostwalk Productions. 

Ghostwalk Productions online

John Chiara on facebook

Rocky Karlage on facebook

In this episode Tim and Wayne have a chat with iconic genre actor Bill Moseley. Known for his dark and sadistic characters, Bill shares with us what got him into the industry, what movies inspired him, and what bloody films he is currently working on. Bill also teaches us the valuable lesson every aspiring actor should learn of "Always bring a pillow."

Bill Mosely Trivia from his IMDB site:

• Father of actress, Marion Moseley.
• Has a band with Guns N' Roses guitar player Buckethead called "Cornbugs."
• Got the part of Chop Top in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) based on a cameo he did in a short film called The Texas Chainsaw Manicure.
• Has two daughters.
• Has been in six movies with Tom Towles (Night of the Living Dead (1990), House of 1000 Corpses (2003), Home Sick (2007), The Devil's Rejects(2005) Grindhouse (2007), and Halloween (2007).
• Was once a journalist, writing for such magazines as Omni, National Lampoon and Psychology Today.
• Was friends with Timothy Leary. Graduated from Yale University.
• Reprised Chop Top, his character in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986), in a film that was never released called "All American Massacre (2000)," which featured music from Buckethead. Was considered for the role of Captain James Deakins on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001).

That's right horror fans! Leatherface from the new Texas Chainsaw movie joins us for an interview. We talk to Dan Yeager about how he got the role, what it was like to chase beautiful girls around with a chainsaw, and how the new movie fits in with the Texas Chainsaw family. 

Tim "Dr Death" Welch once again joins me on the mic for the interview as does friend of the show Nick "Hacksaw" Hamilton. 

Dan Yeager on IMDB

In this episode Wayne interviews Tamara Glynn who was an actor in Halloween 5. She shares some of her experiences in the movie as well as the vast amount of work she is doing in the next year. 

Tamara Glynn: Was discovered by a Los Angeles talent agent as youngster Tamara, a native of Arkansas moved to Los Angeles, to pursue an acting career. In Hollywood she starred and co-starred in such Motion Pictures as "Halloween 5" and Television Series like "Miami Vice". Some of her Television Credits include: Knots Landing, Growing Pains, Miami Vice, Life on the Flipside, Brand New Life and Nightmare on Elm Street (the series), Rags to Riches and more… Some of Tamara's numerous Feature Film credits include Halloween 5, Daddy and Them and The Portrait just to name a few. Tamara has continued an active career in front of the camera as well as behind the camera working with Federal Express, Alltel, Back Yard Burger, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, Sears, Magic Springs and many more… Tamara is the Executive Producer for Cinevue Entertainment. She is involved in producing television documentaries film and video projects.
For more information on Tamara's upcoming projects,visit Tamara Glynn on Facebook.

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In this episode Wayne interviews Jimmy O and April Burril. They both have a bloody horror history and tell tales of their handywork on web TV, movies, and their own special productions. 

Jimmyo was an artist/designer in special promotions for Warner Home Video from 1986-1990. And did amazing artwork for Batman, Joe Vs The Volcano, Gremlins 2, and Bugs Bunny's 50th Birthday and played drums since he was 2 years old.

April started acting on a regular basis in 1997 when she joined the theater troupe, Jamo Alternative Theater. For several years, she worked with them on- and back-stage helping to bring to life their quirky original productions, the most popular of which was the horror-comedy-musical, Silver Scream. The character of Chainsaw Sally was originally created as a web hostess to garner popularity for the live show, but she quickly gained her own fan-base. When she left the stage to move on to film projects in the guise of Planet X Entertainment (now known as Forbidden Pictures), Chainsaw Sally was the natural choice for our first full film project. A few projects later her husband Jimmyo Burril came up with The Chainsaw Sally Show slash-com series.

In this episode Dorothy joins Wayne as co-host and they interview Andreas Lyon.

His filmography includes(2013) Man Without a Head (post-production)Politician who Faints...(2011) Demon's Dilemma (short) (completed)Fallen Angel...(2012) Battle Force Reinhardt Von Klaus...(2012) Party Like the Rich and Famous (TV movie)Oliver Belmont...(2011) Angels Among Us (TV series)Dr. Smith Tractor Angel (2011) Dr. Smith...(2009) CSI: NY (TV series)Danish Man Communication Breakdown (2009)Danish Man...(2009) The Next Mrs. Jacob Anderson (short)Wine Store Customer...(2008)II Mojado (short)Rick...(2008) Peach Blossom's Bench (short)Ransom...(2011) Batman: Arkham City (Video Game) (motion capture actor)...(2010) Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Video Game) (motion capture actor)...(2009) The Next Mrs. Jacob Anderson (short) (production coordinator)

In this episode we welcome the youngest actor we have had yet onto the show. Grace Powell joins Wayne for an interview about her movie roles and her feature film debut in "Jacob". 

BIOGRAPHY:
Grace Powell is a 13 year old from Houston, Texas who loves to act and transformed her self into different characters. Grace is a natural in front of the camera who reminds me of a young Jodie Foster! . Thus far this year Grace has received The Best Young Actress for her work as Sissy in "JACOB" at the WorldFest International Film Festival. And the best Actress at the 2012 Dallas 48-Hour Film Competition. Also the best Actress Honorable Mention at the Houston 48-Hour Film Project. Grace was lauded for her role as the female lead in the short film, Kidfellas, which won six awards in 2011. Grace splits time between Houston and Los Angeles as she continues making films with all her passion. 

FILMOGRAPHY:
2012~~ Lars The Emo Kid (post production) Girl in Ice Cream Shop
2012~~ Killin Time (short) Gracie
2012~~ When I Grow Up (short) Gracie
2011~~ Kidfellas (short)Gracie Keenan
2011~~ Jacob Sissy Kell

This episode was actually recorded for another podcast of mine called Worlds of Wayne. I thought that it was perfect for the Necronomicast and for the first time, we have in-studio music on the show! The play is a Witching Hour Production and runs their shows at 11pm here in Omaha. My friends Brad and Liz are producing the music which they will perform live during the play and join me in the studio to share some of it with us. It was a great time, and who doesn't love old timey ghost stories of murder and tragedy? 

Check out the Witching Hour HERE

Greetings horror fans! In this episode Wayne and new book review co-host Laurie interview return guest Gabrielle Stone and her director Roze - from the movie "Speak No Evil". 

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She's hot, she's vampy, and she was a blast to interview! Actress and Scream Queen Brooke Lewis joins us on this episode and we have a fang-bangin' good time chatting her up. Brooke has been in a slew of horror films such as iMurders, Kinky Killers, Alien Dawn, and Slime City Massacre. She has also developed her character Ms. Vampy as part of a popular TV series. Listen in horror fans as she takes a bite out of both Tim and Wayne...

Brooke on IMDB 

Today Wayne and Dorothy interview actor Clint Glenn Hummel. He stared in the movie The Quick and the Undead and shares his experiences and stories with us. Check out his IMDB below. 

Clint on IMDB

In this episode I am joined by another Tales of Poe actor - Bette Cassatt! She is a beautiful girl who likes to wield a sword or two (depending on her foe), games, Star Trek, and acting in quality productions on the stage and screen. Listen to the end of the episode where she drops a bomb I wasn't ready for, leaving me a bit star struck and babbling like a geeky kid...

Bette Online 

Trivia from her IMDB

Became legally handicapped following a severe knee injury. After reconstructive surgery and lengthy physical therapy, Bette is back in fighting form.

Has studied stage combat under Brad Waller at The Shakespeare Theatre as well as trained with various fight masters including the legendary Paddy Crean. She has worked as a fight choreographer for various theatres, and has taught stage combat for The Catholic University of America's master program.

Trains award-winning Shetland Sheepdogs, who have appeared on film, television, stage, parades, and other live events. One dog, D'Artagnan, will appear in the upcoming PBS documentary "History Through Deaf Eyes.".

Is a cancer survivor. Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Parotid (Salivary Gland Cancer).

Wrote (adapted and translated from the novel) a four-actor version of The Three Musketeers, by Alexander Dumas. The production with In-School Players and The National Theatre garnered great praise from audiences. Bette played D'Artagnan and Queen Anne, was one of the three costumers, and was fight captain.

In this episode Bart shares with us info and stories behind his new production Tales of Poe. 

Bart Mastronardi is an independent filmmaker born and raised in NYC. He wrote, photographed, directed and produced his feature film debut in the horror genre titled VINDICATION, which author and filmmaker Clive Barker wrote, “Eloquent, original and deeply felt VINDICATION is…a triumph.” VINDICATION. The film went on to receive numerous awards in the festival circuit and is released on DVD nationally and internationally by R-Squared Films.
Currently, Bart’s short film “The Tell Tale Heart,” starring scream queen Debbie Rochon, Leslie Lesleh Donaldson, Desiree Gould and Alan Rowe Kelly is making the national and international festival circuit garnering numerous awards in major festivals. “The Tell Tale Heart” is written and directed by Bart along with producing credits, which he shares with filmmaker Alan Rowe Kelly and Nicole Alexis-Kane. “The Tell Tale Heart” is part of his new feature film TALES OF POE, an anthology based on classic Edgar Allan Poe stories. Along side Bart is Alan Rowe Kelly who has written and directed “The Cask of Amontillado,” which stars Village People cowboy and singer Randy Jones, Brewster McCall and Alan Rowe Kelly. The final short for TALES OF POE is “Dreams” based on Poe’s haunting poem, adapted by writer Michael Varrati. “Dreams” is directed and photographed by Bart. Starring in “Dreams” is actress Bette Cassatt, Colin Cunliffe, Brewster McCall and great genre veterans such as Caroline Williams, Adrienne King, Amy Steel. Bart’s production of TALES OF POE will be ready for festivals by fall of 2013.

In this episode we are joined by Chad and Dorothy writers and producers from the film Blood Rites, who joined us in the studio from Lincoln NE to help us interview our guest Kelli Maroney. They are big fans of the show and of our guest. We talk about the film Blood Rites and what movies they are currently working on, then we get into a great interview with Kelli. She is known for a slew of classic films such as Night of the Comet, Chopping Mall and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She also appeared in the vampire series True Blood. Check out her IMDB below.

Kelli Maroney IMDB

Blood Rites online

In this episode actor Larry Carrell joins Wayne and Tim for an interview. He shares how he got into acting and also talks about his movie Jacob. From his IMDB:

Born in the small town of Alvin, Texas Larry Carrell's passion for entertaining began very early in life. By the age of 10 he was a talented guitarist, performing with bands all over the state. Naturally, his love of music led to an interest in movies. After an inspirational trip to one of Houston's most beloved Halloween attractions, Carrell become fascinated with stage makeup and special effects. This interest led Carrell to a 20 year career in the Haunted Attraction Industry. Realizing all he was missing was a camera. Carrell formed Ungowa Films and made his first feature Game Over: The Secret Life of Game Store Clerks. Ungowa Films went on to win a Platinum Remi award for their last film together "Done" at the 43rd Annual World Fest. Moving forward Carrell has now joined forces with President of Odyssee Pictures Stacy Davidson, writer/director of Sweatshop and Domain of the Damned. The two share a passion for storytelling and a commitment to the highest level of quality that is evident in the upcoming film "Jacob" He now resides in Houston, Texas and works as Vice President for Odyssee Pictures.

Larry on IMDB

On this episode we are joined by actor Gabrielle Stone. As the daughter of former guest and actor Dee Wallace, she knows her way around a movie set. She talks about her experiences growing up around the industry and what films she is currently working on. We chat about how blood tastes, donating blood via mosquito, and the other charms of the movie industry. 

Gabrielle Stone on IMDB

Gabrielle Stone on facebook

Once again Adrienne King joins us for an interview here at the new Necronomicast studios! In this video Wayne is joined by guest host Doug K, a musician, podcaster, and fan of the show. Together they chat it up with Adrienne who talks about her new projects, new wines, and new website! 

Crystal Lake Wines online

Adrienne King online

This episode features an interview with actor Tevis Marcum. You have probably seen him in a few movies as he has worked with some of the biggest names in film. He shares with us some stories of how he got into acting and a few more about working on the set with names like Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Norton, Stone, Jovovich, Barrymore, and De Niro just to name a few. Check out his IMDB below, then listen to the interview. He is a great friend of the show and we had a blast interviewing him. 

Tevis on IMDB

This episode features an interview with veteran actor Michael Berryman whos film credits include the Hills Have Eyes, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Star Trek IV, Weird Science, The Devil's Rejects, and the new Rob Zombie film The Lords of Salem. We talk to him about his amazing career in horror and over 79 films. 

From IMDB:

Late 1970s horror genre icon whose best known for his creepy performance as "Pluto" in the uncompromising Wes Craven horror film The Hills Have Eyes (1977). Berryman (who suffers from Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, a rare condition leaving him with no sweat glands, hair, fingernails or teeth) reminds one of a latter-day Rondo Hatton who also suffered from a rare medical condition that distorted his features giving him a brutish look just right for horror movies. To Berryman's credit, he managed to develop upon his "Pluto" character, and has turned up in numerous sci-fi / fantasy movies such as My Science Project (1985), Weird Science (1985), Armed Response (1986) and Evil Spirits (1990). The tall & lean Berryman generally portrays mutant bikers, evil undertakers, monsters and other frightening characters! A genuine favorite of horror movie fans!

In this episode we get to interview actor Irwin Keys. He is a veteran of the small screen as well as the silver screen and is still busy today adding his style of character to every role he plays. It was a pleasure to speak with this man and he has a few great stories about his time on a wide variety of movies and television shows. 

Bio:

Large (6'1"), affable, and commanding character actor Irwin Keyes was born on March 16, 1952 in New York City. Keyes grew up in Amityville, New York and graduated from Amityville Memorial High School in 1970. He acted in his first play "The Lower Depths" by Maxim Grody while attending college.

Frequently cast as likable lugs, brutish goons, and imposing authority figures, Irwin has acted in a diverse array of movies in such genres as horror ("Friday the 13th," "Guilty as Charged," "House of 1000 Corpses"), comedy ("The Private Eyes," "Zapped!;" hilarious as Wheezy Joe in "Intolerable Cruelty"), thriller ("Dream Lover"), science fiction (both "Oblivion" pictures), and action ("The Warriors," "The Exterminator" and its sequel).

Keyes achieved his greatest enduring popularity with his recurring role as endearingly oafish bodyguard Hugo Majelewski on the hit sitcom "The Jeffersons." Among the TV shows Irwin has made guest appearances on are "Laverne & Shirley," "Police Squad!," "Moonlighting," "Married with Children," "thirtysomething," "Growing Pains," "Tales from the Crypt," and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."

In this episode we talk to the always charming Marilyn Burns, star of the cult classic horror bloodfest - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. She talk about her experiences on set, and shares a few stories regarding her career. Let's just say filming is a bit different now than it used to be! 

Marilyn on IMDB

That's right folks! Dee Wallace joins us for an interview. This legendary screen and television actor is known for movies like The Hills Have Eyes, Cujo, ET, The Howling, Critters, and countless other movie and television appearances. Recently she was in Rob Zombie's Halloween and she is also in his much anticipated upcoming film Lords of Salem. She talks to us about her career, how she got started, some favorite moments, and her journey as a self-help guru, author, and healer. 

Dee Wallace IMDB

Iamdeewallace.com

In this episode we welcome Parrish Randall. He was a friend of the show before he was even interviewed, and now we get to see what makes this prolific actor tic. He has been in a slew of films and has done his share of killing as well as being killed. Check out his IMDB below:

Parrish Randall on IMDB

Comin' at you! Today on the show, we welcome Larry Zerner from Friday the 13th Part 3. We talk about his brief acting career and how this particular movie changed the franchise. Also, we find out how Larry has maintained a vital role in the industry. 

Happy Friday the 13th! 

In this episode we welcome Belinda Balaski from the Howling, Gremlins, and veteran television actor. She has been is some amazing movies as well as in a vast amount of television roles. She now runs an prestigious acting school and is also an author. We talk to her about her roles in the Howling, her first horror role in Piranha, and how she went from werewolves to writing. 

Belinda's website

In this episode, we interview Marv Blauvelt and Jared Degado from Musclewolf Productions. This company has some of the biggest actors in horror, and by big, we mean physically big. Really, these guys are ripped. We talk about how they have combined the physical attributes of body building with acting, modeling, and working in the horror industry, and get an insight to a possible new reality show. 

Musclewolf Productions online

Yes, you've seen Douglas Tait, you just may not have known it. He has appeared in several top movies including Freddie Vs Jason, Star Trek, Land of the Lost, Thor, Heroes, Sons of Anarchy, Zathura, and is even in the new movie Kings of Badassdom. Yes, Doug is an actor both in and out of the makeup chair and we are happy to chat with him about his roles on some amazing movies.

Douglas IMDB

In this episode we get the pleasure of interviewing a long time favorite actress and screen legend, Adrienne Barbeau! Maude, Cannon Ball Run, Back to School, Swamp Thing, The Fog, Escape From New York, Creepshow, and many, many other roles have made her a superstar over the years. She kept her career moving by starring in Carnivale and recently has a role in the new film Argo, in which she shares the screen with Ben Affleck and a slew of other major stars.

In this interview, we talk about her film and television career, as well as her many voice over roles from television cartoons to video games. She was absolutely amazing to chat with and it was fascinating getting to hear her stories and experiences. And yes, she even appeared in Star Trek Deep Space Nine - The Rev. was completely geeked about this. 

Check out her IMDB and you might be surprised...

In this episode we interview the wonderful and talented Lesleh Donaldson. She is a veteran stage and film actor and has been a part of some awesome cult classics like Funeral Home and Happy Birthday to me (the intro trailer audio at the beginning of the episode). 

Lesleh on IMDB

Lesleh on facebook

It's strange when an idea turns into something completely unexpected. That's exactly what happened to Patrick Dobson. A simple graphic started a snowball that is building into something that hasn't even been revealed yet. Hear how this photographer turned his love for horror into an image that sparked a flame in Friday the 13th movie fans. 

Patrick Dobson and his Friday the 13th Retribution fan page on facebook

Dr. Death and the Rev. Podfather sit down and discuss Chernobyl Diaries with slightly different oppinions. The Rev offers his oppinions on Cabin in the Woods. Updates on what is happening with Necronomicast, upcoming guests, and events too. 

Enjoy. 

We were pleased to have one of the industries leading ladies for an interview this episode! Legendary Scream Queen Brinke Stevens joins us and we chat about her amazing career. 

Brinke Wiki:

Born in San Diego, California, Stevens has studied several foreign languages, including Esperanto and gained a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master of Science in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, California.

Stevens has appeared in over 100 movies, primarily in the horror, sci-fi and fantasy film genres. From her long list of acting credits she has gained notoriety as a scream queen, to the extent that she was once the subject of a Jeopardy! answer: "Brinke Stevens is known by this semi-rhyming title." (Question: What is a Scream Queen?). The Jeopardy! question was asked during the Scripps Institution of Oceanography special. In addition to acting, Stevens has co-written a number of screenplays, co-produced two documentaries, and served as an onset decorator.

A great short documentary on Brinke HERE

In this episode we talk to RJ from SyFy's Face Off Season 2. RJ was a finalist on the show as well as a fan favorite winning over the audience with his signature designs that included the Dr. of Razors, the Orchid/Chameleon, and the Bellhop. He talks about what it was like after the lights of the reality show faded, what prepared him to try out for the show in the first place, and where he wants to take his talents in the future. 

From the Face Off Bio Page:

RJ earned his spot on Face Off by winning the Syfy Viewers Choice Contest at the 2011 Comic Con in San Diego, where he competed against two other artists in a live make-up challenge, using prosthetics, paint and airbrushing to transform a live model into any creature. RJ was trained at the Joe Blasco Makeup School in Hollywood. He worked at special-effects company Alterian Inc. as a shop runner and production assistant followed by a brief stint at Amalgamated Dynamics Inc. RJ moved back home ten years ago to help his family. He received his Regents Bachelor's of Arts at West Virginia State. RJ now teaches film, television, multimedia and special effects to high school students at his alma mater in Charleston, West Virginia. RJ hopes Face Off allows him to work on more projects and open up a studio in West Virginia.

In this episode we chat with Brea Joseph, a contestant on SyFy's Face Off season 2. She spent a few weeks and made her mark on the show with some outstanding make up effects and even a little drama. She shares with us her love of blood, guts, and puss as well as how she managed to expand her business while testing her skills on a reality television show. 

Her bio from SyFy:

This California native isn’t just good at makeup…she’s army strong. Brea owns and operates her own special effects company, where she creates simulated trauma injuries for military and medical training courses. Her only special effects education was training under a Dick Smith/Westmore graduate. Despite her lack of traditional training, Brea’s enthusiasm and energy makes her a fierce competitor. Raised by a strong mother, Brea has a thick skin and a drive to be the best. In addition to her makeup job, she sings and engineers for a hip-hop group called Deep Rooted

Brea online: KBZ Effects

In this episode we are joined by Melanie Kinnaman, star of Friday the 13th part V. She talks to us about what it was like to film the movie as well as being a part of an iconic horror franchise. Melanie is a veteran actor and has appeared in many television shows, films, and commercials. Her resume includes spots on television shows such as Saturday Night Live, Cheers, Hill Street Blues, and General Hospital as well as a slew of television commercials for a variety of national products. She now is enjoying meeting fans at conventions, working on new projects, and living her life without having to run through the mud trying to escape supernatural killers. 

Melaniekinnaman.com

It was a dream come true for host Dr. Death as we interviewed an actor from one if his favorite films. No, not Twilight (shock) but Halloween 3 Season of the Witch. Stacy Nelkin has had an amazing career in film and television and she shares with us some insight on being a part of the franchise, how the movie broke from the franchise, her fun times working with an amazing list of actors, and what she is currently up to. 

Stacy Nelkin on IMDB

Stacy on You Tube talking H3

In this episode we welcome make up and special effects artist Beki Ingram from Syfy's Face Off season 2. She is a very talented artist and we chat about what it was really like behind the scenes on the show and how she delt with being cut off from the rest of the world for the duration of the show, working with other personalities, dealing with drama, and what she is up to after the show.

Beki's Syfy bio:

Beki Ingram comes from a small struggling family who encouraged her imagination and creativity beyond just a pencil and piece of paper. Beki has no formal training but has always had an artistic eye on life, striving to get hands-on with anything that ignites her artistic monster lurking inside. She is greatly inspired by the movie The Elephant Man. She got her professional start in special effects at Robert Kurtzman’s Creatures Corps where she learned to apply and create characters that she had only imagined. Beki is driven, outspoken and honest. A few of her idols are Jim Henson, Terry Gilliam, and Hayao Miyazaki.

In this episode of the Necronomicast we are joined by Larry Mainland from AMC's The Walking Dead. He is known as the "getting out of the car zombie" and is prominently featured on many of the show's promotional materials. His main role was spotlighted in the series premier and just by being dead and getting out of a vehicle, has become part of television and zombie history. We chat about his experiences on the show as well as what he is up to these days. 

In this episode we interview Adrienne King of Friday the 13th. We talk about her work in movies and television. She also has her own line of Wines called Crystal Lake Wines and is an accomplished artist. 

IMDB bio:

Adrienne was born in and raised Oyster Bay, Long Island and did her first commercial when she was six months old, and has stayed at it with a brief hiatus or two ever since. She has also studied voice and dance, being continually involved in some phase of show business. She has done numerous television and radio commercials.

Adrienne is also a member of the Joseph Jefferson Theatre Company, and her professional credits include summer stock and off-Broadway productions including "W.H. Auden". After the success of Friday the 13th (1980/I), she appeared in its sequel and than became a voice actress (with voice roles in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), While You Were Sleeping (1995), and many others). Her return to acting took place in 2009, with the science fiction/horror film Psychic Experiment (2010).

In this episode we are joined by Simon Bamford who was the "Butterball" Cenobite in the Hellraiser movies 1 and 2. He joins us via skype from the UK and we talk about his role as a demon from Hell as well as his friendship with Clive Barker. 

Simon's Wiki

A professional actor for over 30 years Simon has been in demand in theatre all over the world. At the Young Vic he played Ernst Robel in 'Spring Awakening', At the Chichester Festival Theatre he played opposite Nicholas Parsons and Ruthie Henshall as 'Gabby' in 'Follow the Star', In Cairo and Bucharest he performed in 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)' and played Roy in 'Neville's Island'. He played the Butterball Cenobite in the first two Hellraiser movies. He also created and played the role of Ohnaka in Clive Barker's holocaust movie 'Nightbreed'. In 2009, he had played Derek in 'The Book of Blood' for Matador Pictures and is filming 'The 4th Reich' in the Ukraine during 2012. On television, he can be seen in the SKY TV 'Better Effect' commercials. In 2000, he won actor of the year award for his portrayal of Pip in Great Expectations at The Vassa Theatre in Stockholm, and has also designed and directed several international tours including 'The Big Day' Sofia, Qatar, and Dubai as well as Educating Rita in Kuala Lumpur. In 2004 he took a production of 'Shirley Valentine' to help raise money for a new school.

In this episode we talk about one of the episodes of the Walking Dead, where friend and former show guest Joe Giles was once again prominently featured as a flesh eating walker. He is the walker that tries to pull Lori from the car and shoves his face through the windsheild. Joe has been featured several times and even has a new action figure out now of his off the bus suit-wearing zombie in episode 1 of season one. 

We also share some thoughts on the current season of SyFy's Face Off. We have our oppinions on how well the contestants are doing, who should go home next, and how this whole season has been so far. 

If you have movie reviews, write them down and send them to us via email or call the show. We would love to share your thoughts with our listeners. 

In this episode we talk to John Dugan who played the character "Grandpa" in the first Texas Chainsaw Massacre circa 1974. John will be once again playing his iconic character in the new Texas Chainsaw 3D, has been working on a few other thriller movies, and has been kept busy on the horror convention circut. 

Billed as "Sonya Thompson Professional Zombie", this walker has been a featured member of the undead on AMC's The Walking Dead for the past two seasons. But that's not all she does, Sonya is a working actor that is finding out just how much attention one zombie can get. We first met up with her in Omaha at a local pop culture convention where she joined a couple other zombie co-stars, and we can testify that she is one of the most pleasant people to hang out with - living or undead. 

Sonya online

Also, Dr. Death and the Reverend Podfather were part of the Westlake Zombies Ad campaign developed by Bozell Marketing. We did the makeup and had some of our fans become zombies with us in this funny series of videos that helped Westlake Hardware get noticed in 2011. Recently Bozell and the Westlake Zombies ad campaign took home 5 Nebraksa ADDY Awards! Including Best of Show! This is a big acheivement and we want to thank everyone involved. 

Westlake Zombies video

Westlake Zombies video 2

Zombies outtakes

Hey you horror fans, be a peach and share our bloddy podcast to your bloddy friends. Let's make this a great year for horror fans and the Necronomicast. 

In this episode we talk to the director and writer of the movie The Revenant Kerry Prior.