Your browser does not support the audio element.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 one

and only “German Town Runner.” A staple in the Malliard.com chatroom, a

steady source of fantastic questions for the rapid fire, and an all around pillar

within the Malliard community Dave is not the guest this week, but rather the

host! 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 quite

some time. For this special, Dave (Germantownrunne) is interviewing Jim so as

to 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 ghost

hunting, 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 Boy

Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process. The requirements

necessary to achieve this rank take years to fulfill. Since its founding, the Eagle

Scout rank has been earned by almost 2.5 million young men. Requirements

include earning at least 21 merit badges. The Eagle Scout must

demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law,

service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout

plans, organizes, leads, and manages.

One of the prominent stories told on this episode is Jim’s first real

experience with the paranormal. On a family outing to Gettysburg (an absolute

hot bed of activity to begin with) Jim was touring the Devil’s Den area (…” a

boulder­strewn 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 the

1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War ”) when he saw what he

thought was an actor in a picture perfect setting. When Jim tried to catch up to

the actor to get a shot, he was gone.

If you have wanted to know how Jim got his start, this episode is certainly

the 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 fire

questions. To keep up with all things Malliard make sure to head over to

www.Malliard.com or follow via Twitter @Malliard. Also, to follow Dave you can

find him via Twitter as well @Germantownrunne.