INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 32:30

Happy Halloween Ramblers, today we welcome back our dear friend Harry Houdini historian and expert John Cox to celebrate the life, legend and lore of the greatest magician/escape artist/ of all time on this the 98th anniversary of his death on Halloween 1926..

Check out Johns incredible website to learn everything there is to know about the greatest entertainer of all time... the one and only Harry Houdini

https://www.wildabouthoudini.com/

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As we are knee deep in the spooky season we thought we would bring you a special spooky episode!! Show legends Kurt Konecny and Tim Swartz join us to tell some of their spookiest stories involving their own paranormal research... keep the lights on for this one!!

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 29:15

Horror novels... why are they all lumped together when there are so many different sub genres, yet in book stores or websites they are all in the same section, from gothic horror to comedy horror to splatter punk to classic horror and so on, should they all be considered the same, and if so, how can you build a fan base. Some are defiantly not for the young and some are made for the young, so why are they all on “the same shelf”

Today we welcome three horror writers from three vastly different styles, Casey Masterson, Rex Hurst and Dacre Stoker, we will discuss their views on how horror is marketed, how it should be and the future of the art form

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 31:35

Imagine a world where a King of Rock and Roll actually worked for the government, worked as an undercover agent, worked hard to rid the world of evil doers... and used all his abilities, and talents to succeed. Imagine the dark world he would enter and the lengths he would go..... Well imagine no longer, because Robert Radu brings us this unique vision in the form of his new comic book series The Devil in Disguise (Nectar comics)

We are thrilled to welcome write and creator (as well as musician, screenwriter, and pop culture fanatic ) Robert Radu to the show for the first (but I am willing to bet not the last) time... we had a blast and could have gone on for several more hours just rambling,

Checkout his Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robertwradau/the-devil-in-disguise-2?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20devil%20in%20disguise&total_hits=3

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 29:45

Shelley, Keats, Byron and Beatriz? Beatriz, Who's Beatriz? Well the answer to that questions is the main character of the new time travel novel by the great Chuck Rosenthal Awake For Ever in a Sweet Unrest. But the real question is, who were Shelley, Byron and Keats, at least that's the question new students were asking (so sadly asking) at Loyola Marymount University, where Professor Rosenthal taught about the great romantics.

So a fresh idea was born, a time travel novel that could introduce a new generations of young readers to these legendary masters, and Chuck Rosenthal was just the man to do it!!

Professor Rosenthal is not only a great educator, but author of 14 novels, an ex cowboy, horse trainer, surfer and cross country motor cyclist (and that's just scratching the surface of his fascinating life), this will be a fun one folks!!

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In 2024 the world is rebounding from an almost 3 year lockdown, during which pop culture had a weird thing happened, it almost stopped (with everything shutting down) but became even more popular with the masses (as being shut up inside, people really fell back into all things pop culture, as they couldn't do much else

Once the world reopened the comic book, film, animation and all other pop culture worlds EXPLODED with a new found energy, but did it over saturate the market?

Pop culture fandom expert and film reviewer Theo Rickman joins us to discuss all things X-Men, Star Wars, and other nerdy things..

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 28:00

In 1966 a song was released by a group of unknown Mexican American kids from Michigan that would change Rock-n-Roll, inspire generations of musicians and shape music for decades to come.

? and the Mysterians classic #1 hit 96 Tears has lived on as one of the greatest songs in the history of rock music, often credited as being the first #1 by a "Garage Band" and called by some " the Grandfather of Punk Rock". It has been covered by legends the likes of Todd Rundgren and Aretha Franklin to name a few. It has appeared in films and TV shows such as More American Graffiti, The Wire and Cats Eye

Founding member of ? and the Mysterians guitarist Robert Lee "Bobby" Balderrama joins us today to discuss his life and career, from his youth and forming the Mysterians to future success such as the billboard topping #1 Smooth Jazz hit Any Moment (with Le Sonic) I am so excited for this one!!!!!

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 31:00

Who was King Arthur, was he real, a legend, or a wish? What can we know, and what will we never know? And how close did Monty Python get?

We are thrilled to be joined by historians and authors Christopher Gidlow, author of the books Reign of Arthur: from History to Legend and Revealing King Arthur: Swords, Stones and Digging for Camelot. And the one and only, and my personal hero, Paul Begg as we discuss the legend of King Arthur and Camelot, as well as some ramblings as always… this is quite a fun one ramblers!

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 29:00

What are the Djinn? Genies? Daemon's? Ghosts? Imps or fairies? Are they good, bad or ugly? Do they predate man or do they even exist at all??

Tim Swartz and Kurt Konecny join us again to discuss this listener request topic of the Djinn… you may want to leave the lights on for this episode ramblers!!

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 34:00

These days it is common to hear people say we should go back to the America of the 1950's, I couldn't DISAGREE more! The 1950's in America gave rise to a movement that could have ended the freedoms we have forever, and this movement was lead by one man who's name has not only become synonymous with fanatical witch hunts, but has become a verb!

Dr. Andrea Bails and Elizabeth Levy document this in the brilliant new book Witch Hunt : The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare (Roaring Book Press 2024), and we are thrilled to be joined by the authors today to discuss not only the fact of the witch hunt, but it's lasting affect on America as a whole

Dr. Andrea Balis is a faculty member in the history department of John Jay College, City University of New York. Her specialization is twentieth century political history. She has also written extensively for the theater, and worked as a director. She is the author of two books for young people, What Are You Using: A Birth Control Guide for Teenagers and a novel, PJ.
Elizabeth Levy is the award-winning author of over 100 fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults. She is known for the humor and research that she brings to her subjects, from studying stand-up comedy for My Life as A Fifth Grade Comedian, to working with renowned historians for America's Funny but True History and If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution.

About the Illustrator:

Tim Foley was born in Flint, Michigan, and since attending college at the Kendall School of Design, has made his home in Grand Rapids on the west side of the state. A freelance illustrator for the past three decades, his work has appeared in magazines and newspapers around the world and books have included many titles in the bestselling young adult "Who Was" biography series, as well as several adult coloring books.

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 32:00

You think you love hockey? Think you know hockey? Well, if you want to know everything there is to know about the greatest game on ice (sorry curling) and the NHL there is only one person to talk to, and that's historian, author, emcee, host, keynote speaker and official trivia master of the NHL the great Liam Maguire.

We are thrilled to be joined by Mr. Maguire as we discuss the NHL, international hockey, and how, in Canada, being a hockey master is so big your name is licensed out for a bar... seriously folks!!

Liam is the author of books such as Next Goal Wins (with a forward by some guy named Wayne Gretzky!) , What's the Score (with a forward by some guy named Bobby Orr!!) and The Real Ogie: The Life and Legend of Goldie Goldthorpe

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 30:00

What is it that fascinates us when it comes to serial killers and their horrific crimes. How is it that "serial killer culture" is even a thing, or how "murderabilia" is a collectors' hobby?

Top selling author Harold Schechter joins us today to talk about his career as a true crime author and historian

Harold is the author of such works as Deviant, Hell's Princess, Psycho USA, Murderabilia, The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers and many many more, check out his website at

https://haroldschechter.com/

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 33:45

Time, what is time? How does it work? Is it real or just a man made construct? Can we travel Time, What are Time Slips??? These and many other questions can be explored in the new book Weird Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space by Tim Swartz and Sean Casteel featuring essays and chapters by a whos who of the world of the weird wild and strange including our friend Kurt Konecny of the Strange Sessions podcast... this will be a fun one, if you have the time.....

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Welcome back to our series on classic comedians, and this time we honor the life and career of the great Phil Silvers, who is as big as ever, in the UK??? Sadly he is grossly underappreciated and somewhat forgotten in his home land of the USA.

Phil Silvers was a comic who did it all and conquered it all, from his early days of vaudeville and burlesque, to Hollywood, to Broadway, to TV super stardom, BACK to Hollywood and Broadway, Phil Silvers dominated every field of comedy.

Silvers starred In Broadway classics like High Button Shoes, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum and his signature role of Jerry Biffle in the timeless hit Top Banana. In film he was in movies like 40 Pounds of Trouble, Follow That Camel and the classic It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, but it is probably his stint on TV as Master Sgt Ernie Bilko that Silvers will forever be associated with, Silvers character of Sgt. Bilko has left a lasting impression on comedy on both sides of the Atlantic.

Today we discuss the life and career of this legendary funnyman with Mr. Steve Everitt, a life long Silvers fan who co-founded the Phil Silvers Archival Museum and owner of the store Sgt. Bilko's Vintage Emporium. check out his store and museum and the Phil Silvers Archival Museum

https://www.sgtbilkosvintageemporium.com/

https://www.bpsas.co.uk/the_phil_silvers_archival_museum.html

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 38:00

Have you ever heard someone say they wished they could eat for a living... Well, dreams do come true, but does it live up to the dream?

Randy and Katina are professional eaters, whos YouTube channels have millions and millions of people who tune in to see these two eat massive quantities of food (and sometimes spicy food challenges). And I mean Massive. But how does one decide to become a professional eater, and how do you train for this vocation, and how do you get to a level where you have MILLIONS of viewers? Today we look into these, and many more questions with two amazing, charming and talented folks

Check out their YouTube channels

https://www.youtube.com/@RandySantel

https://www.youtube.com/@KatinaEatsKilos

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 37:10

We are so thrilled to be joined today by historian, activist and Museum professional Dr. Jacqueline Patrice Hudson PHD to discuss how Black history is American history and how Black culture is American culture. A subject that has been and remains far to overlooked in American education.

And Dr. Hudson is also, much like us, a true pop culture nerd, so we get to discuss quite a bit of that as well, it was an amazing time with an amazing woman, and her message should be heard by everyone, no matter your race.

Check out her Ted Talk here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOeyrMhJ61A

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 45:05

The study of Jack the Ripper and the WhiteChapel murders, known as Ripperology, is a phenomenon in this era of true crime, but has been a global obsession for many decades, and one of the few things most "Ripperologist" will agree on, is Paul Begg is one of the most important names in the field. From his groundbreaking research, and legendary books such as Jack The Ripper : The (Uncensored) Facts, Jack The Ripper The Definitive History, The Scotland Yard Files, and of course Jack The Ripper A to Z (With Keith Skinner and Martin Fido).

Paul Begg is not only a researcher, writer and historian, but also my personal hero, and the man who made me want to be a writer and historian. It is indeed my unbelievable honor to be able to now call my hero my friend! and you are about to hear two friends having a chat, I hope you enjoy!

And as an added bonus!!!!! Our favorite Movie Star, Rad Chad himself of Scare Package I and II fame, the outstanding Jeremy King fills in for a vacationing Lauren and joins me as a special co-host!!!

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INTERVIEW BEGINS AT : 35:10

Niagara Falls: A breathtaking natural wonder, one time honeymoon capital of the world, an international major tourist destination that is one both sides of the U.S and Canadian border, and yet it is also a mysterious magnet for daredevils.. but why? And what happens when these daring men and women fail in their "stunts"

Niagara Falls historian and show friend Patrick M Sirianni joins us to talk about some of these daredevils, the success, the failures and the sometimes tragedy of folks who tried to become immortal using one of mother natures most beautiful, and deadly, creations

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Oh Folks.. I am so excited for this show!! What is the history of the art of clowning, and how has it evolved over the years, and why is it different in America, The UK and the rest of the world

The clown can be dated as far back as 2400 BC and has served many roles in different cultures and civilizations, yet, to many, clowns are just silly circus performers, or pantomimist or something to scare the poop out of people with (thank you horror films). But the truth is, clowns serve a far more important role in history.

The amazing Dott Cotton joins us to discuss clowning thru history, and her career as a modern clown. She is a truly gifted performer who, in my opinion perfectly bridges the gap between vintage traditional English music hall clowning and modern entertainment. It is indeed a pleasure and a thrill to welcome her to the show.

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THEY'RE BAAACCCKKKK, Kurt and Tim I mean for Part III of our look into the strangeness and links between the Philadelphia Experiment, The Montauk Project and MK Ultra... Put your tin foil hats on folks, it may be a bumpy ride!!

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