Necronomicast

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.

Llewellyn Publications

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 2nd.

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