11142017 If you have a been listener to The Malliard Report for any length of time,one name you are most certain to recognize is Dave, better known as the oneand only “German Town Runner.” A staple in the Malliard.com chatroom, asteady source of fantastic questions for the rapid fire, and an all around pillarwithin the Malliard community Dave is not the guest this week, but rather thehost! Yes, the table has turned and Jim is in the hot seat.This is an episode that has been in the works and talked about for quitesome time. For this special, Dave (Germantownrunne) is interviewing Jim so asto give us a little more insight into the host that we’ve come to know and love.Dave digs into Jim’s past so we get to know a little more about Jim growing up,his ventures in reaching the elite Eagle Scout status, his first foray into ghosthunting, and his first experiences with the paranormal.One of Jim’s big achievements is that of reaching the level of Eagle Scout.Obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout is no small matter. Only four percent of BoyScouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process. The requirementsnecessary to achieve this rank take years to fulfill. Since its founding, the EagleScout rank has been earned by almost 2.5 million young men. Requirementsinclude earning at least 21 merit badges. The Eagle Scout mustdemonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law,service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scoutplans, organizes, leads, and manages.One of the prominent stories told on this episode is Jim’s first realexperience with the paranormal. On a family outing to Gettysburg (an absolutehot bed of activity to begin with) Jim was touring the Devil’s Den area (...” aboulder­strewn hill on the south end of Houck's Ridge at Gettysburg Battlefield ,once used by artillery and infantry (e.g., sharpshooters) on the second day of the1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War ”) when he saw what hethought was an actor in a picture perfect setting. When Jim tried to catch up tothe actor to get a shot, he was gone.If you have wanted to know how Jim got his start, this episode is certainlythe one for you. Jim also shares how he got into podcasting, shares his most“creepy” experience during an investigation and answers a barrage of rapid firequestions. To keep up with all things Malliard make sure to head over towww.Malliard.com or follow via Twitter @Malliard. Also, to follow Dave you canfind him via Twitter as well @Germantownrunne.

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