In Part 2, Doyle and co-host Howie continue their heartfelt conversation with Lizbeth Meredith, shifting from survival to healing. With warmth, wit, and insight, Lizbeth reflects on life after trauma—what it means to parent grown daughters, how humor became a tool for recovery, and why storytelling remains her most powerful form of advocacy.

Together, they explore relationship red flags, the nuances of personal growth, and the healing power of persistence. Lizbeth also shares her thoughts on creativity, writing, and the evolving landscape of storytelling—including the role of AI in capturing emotional truth.

At once laugh-out-loud funny and profoundly human, Part 2 is a reminder that healing doesn’t always look heroic—and that sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is share our story out loud.Guest Website: ⁠www.lameredith.com

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, host Doyle welcomes Lizbeth Meredith—author, advocate, and survivor—for a gripping discussion about motherhood, justice, and survival against all odds. Lizbeth opens up about the harrowing experience of having her daughters kidnapped and taken overseas, and the years-long fight to bring them home.

Drawing from her memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters, which inspired the Lifetime movie Stolen by Their Father, Lizbeth shares how she navigated a legal system that often failed her, all while rebuilding her life after intimate partner violence. This episode shines a light on the dangers victims face when leaving abusive relationships, the emotional cost of parenting through trauma, and the power of community support in the healing journey.

Raw, honest, and deeply moving, Part 1 is a testament to a mother’s fierce love and the resilience that comes from refusing to give up. Guest Website: ⁠www.lameredith.com

This episode contains adult language and themes. Listener discretion is advised.

In this explosive second half of our conversation with Emmy-winning writer, producer, and podcast trailblazer Alan Katz, we dive headfirst into the chaos, comedy, and emotional fallout that define a creative life lived out loud.

Alan pulls no punches as he recounts the behind-the-scenes saga of Bordello of Blood—a production so wildly mismanaged it birthed its own podcast. From million-dollar egos to miscast villains and backdoor celebrity deals, Alan dishes the kind of unfiltered truth you rarely hear from Hollywood insiders.

Then the conversation takes a sharp and stunning turn.

We explore the real-life story that inspired The Donor, Alan’s riveting narrative podcast about sperm donation, unexpected fatherhood, and the moral minefield of DNA testing. It's a modern horror story where the monsters aren’t supernatural—they’re hiding in plain sight, wearing lab coats, or logging into ancestry sites.

And to top it all off? Alan reads an AI-generated Tales from the Crypt-style short story based on The Donor—complete with a dark twist and a dash of that classic Crypt Keeper humor.

In This Episode:

• The truth behind Bordello of Blood and its infamous casting choices

• How Sylvester Stallone inadvertently shaped a horror movie

• Why podcasting is the ultimate tool for creative freedom

• The emotional fallout of anonymous sperm donation

• A hauntingly funny DNA horror story, told in Alan’s unmistakable voice

Whether you're a screenwriter, a podcast junkie, or someone wondering what secrets might be buried in your family tree—this one’s for you. Check out Alans podcast on his production company: https://costardandtouchstone.com/

Please Note: This episode contains some strong language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Spirit Talk Show host Doyle welcomes Emmy-winning writer, producer, and podcaster Alan Katz for a revealing conversation about creativity, chaos, and the strange turns stories can take.

Alan shares how the infamous behind-the-scenes disaster of Bordello of Blood—a vampire movie tangled in studio politics and ego-driven casting—became the origin story of his award-winning show, The How Not to Make a Movie Podcast. We talk about the dysfunction of Hollywood, what it really takes to tell stories honestly, and why podcasting has become the ultimate medium for truth-tellers and rule-breakers.

This episode covers everything from unmade movies to creative resilience and the moments that made Alan walk away—and then come back—with something to say.

And yes, there’s a horror story coming. But that’s in Part 2.

For now, lean in. This is the story before the story.

Discover all of Alan’s shows: https://costardandtouchstone.com/
Explore more episodes: www.spirittalkshow.com

When Eddie Ravenscar of the Creepy Coffees Podcast joins Spirit Talk Show, things get paranormally personal. From haunted hats to ghost-infested basements once visited by Al Capone himself, Eddie brews up tales that will rattle your mug and chill your spine. He shares stories of playful spirits, doors that open on their own, and the unforgettable moment a voice told him to "get out"—while no one was there.

We dive into Eddie’s life of hauntings, heart surgeries, and haunted houses—with a few laughs, a lot of heart, and some solid advice on why you should never, ever touch a Ouija board. Plus, we learn what it’s like being followed by a ghost boy named Algernon and why some spirits just really, really want your car keys.

Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just in it for the coffee—this episode is for you.

Stay creepy. Stay caffeinated. And don’t forget to check your closet door.

Listen and connect with Creepy Coffees:
Website: www.creepycoffees.com
Instagram: @creepycoffees
Podcast: Creepy Coffees – streaming on all major platforms

In this gripping episode, I talk with bestselling author and U.S. Marine veteran G. Michael Hopf, whose post-apocalyptic novels—including the massively successful The End and Hard Times Create Strong Men—have captivated millions around the world. With over forty books to his name, Hopf brings a unique and unapologetic voice to fiction shaped by real-world grit and hard-earned wisdom.

We explore the philosophy behind his writing, the impact of military service on his worldview, and why stories of collapse and survival continue to resonate. Hopf shares his take on the dangers of comfort, the importance of discipline, and how storytelling can prepare us for uncertain times.

You can learn more about his work at gmichaelhopf.com.

He’ll return soon for a follow-up conversation on the rise of AI and its role in the shifting future—but for now, dig into this raw and powerful dialogue with a storyteller who writes like the world depends on it.

Back by request, this follow-up to one of our most listened-to episodes — S4-EP16: Quantum Consciousness & Life After Death — reunites us with Howie for another deeply curious dive into what might lie beyond this life... or right alongside it.

We explore how quantum theory might explain lingering consciousness, emotional energy, and the echoes of people who’ve passed. Could the hauntings we sense be imprints in spacetime? Could love and loss be particles suspended in quantum limbo?

Together we unpack:

• Residual hauntings and the theory of quantum emotional imprinting

• Superposition, memory, and the physics of unfinished business

• Entanglement and why your grandmother might still be "visiting"

• Whether our souls are frequencies vibrating in a multi-dimensional field

It’s speculative. It’s strange. It’s very human.

For context or a refresher, listen to the original episode that sparked this return: S4-EP16

Because the afterlife might just be quantum.

In a Spirit Talk Show first, we welcome the incomparable Mike Tentis—marketer, storyteller, chorus veteran, and now... impromptu singer! That’s right: this episode features the debut of live singing on the show, and Mike doesn’t hold back.

From turfgrass to choral harmonies, Mike shares his rich journey from Midwestern roots to Sacramento's LGBTQ+ stage. Along the way, he treats us to heartfelt reflections, a soulful tribute story (so good he wants it read at his funeral!), a hilarious tale of gopher-infused love on the golf course, and a Minnesota cow named Bessie with opinions about oat milk and sequins.

With wit, warmth, and surprise vocals, Mike shows us what it means to live with humor, harmony, and grace. This is an episode full of laughter, insight—and yes, a musical number or two.

Don't miss the one where the chorus came alive... and so did the moo.

Spirit Talk Show kicks off Season 5 with a special extended premiere featuring Emmy-winning television writer and licensed therapist David Silverman. From penning episodes of ALF, Newhart, The Wild Thornberrys, and South Park to guiding screenwriters through emotional burnout, David’s career is a testament to both creative brilliance and human depth.

In this unforgettable conversation, we dive into:

• What really went down behind the scenes of ALF

• How David accidentally received The Simpsons director’s paychecks

• Why rejection stings and how to survive it

• The truth about writing rooms, residuals, and rewriting under pressure

• And how a second act in psychotherapy made him a better storyteller — and mentor

We also discuss his must-read book How to Be a Rockstar Screenwriter, praised as “six stars” by Emmy winner Robert Illes and packed with hard-won advice for anyone who dreams of making screenwriting a career — or at least paying the bills.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a veteran ready to pivot, this episode is your backstage pass to the craft, the chaos, and the care it takes to stay standing in Hollywood.

What happens when science fiction dares to tell stories that feel like home? In the exciting Season 4 finale of Spirit Talk Show, we welcome internationally acclaimed author MD Neu, whose work blends the otherworldly with the deeply personal — from haunted suburbs to underwater civilizations, always with LGBTQ+ characters at the heart of the tale.

Neu joins us for a powerful, funny, and deeply honest conversation about why representation matters, how AI is reshaping creative landscapes, and what keeps storytelling sacred in an age of automation. We cold-read AI interpretations of his work (with surprising results), and Neu reflects on the difference between prompt-driven plot and soul-driven narrative.

You’ll also hear about his newest book, Golden Hills Haunting, a gripping paranormal novel about a gay couple, their daughter, and the sinister truths buried beneath their picture-perfect neighborhood.

📚 Learn more and connect with MD Neu:

• Website: www.mdneu.com

• Amazon Author Page: MD Neu on Amazon

• BlueSky: @authormdneu.bsky.social

• Instagram: @authormdneu

• Facebook: mdneuauthor

Because sometimes the most fantastical stories are the ones that tell the truth.