The Malliard Report: Where the Paranormal Meets Pennsylvania Grit.

You ever have those days where it feels like the same thing over and over? When the daily grind is not a kitschy named coffee shop that you stop by each day, but rather the very existence that is. Now, it is common for everyone to fall in a rut from time to time, even those that are in the most ideal of situations can find themselves here. But the real question is, how do we know that we are where we all called to be. This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes Alec Kassan to the show to discuss what it is like to be living within the calling that God has appointed for you.
“Alec Kassan is the creator and host of The Current Christian, an online ministry dedicated to helping Christians succeed in their walk with Christ. A modern-day man after God’s heart, Alec applies his outside-the-box thinking and problem-solving capabilities to his teaching methods for a refreshing and encouraging take on how to lead a fruitful life with Jesus as the foundation. Alec Kassan provides you with the strategies, tools, and insight to turn things around immediately. Relying on the expertise of pastors like Rick Warren and Craig Groeschel, and successful business leaders like Dale Carnegie and Napoleon Hill, Alec provides you with his twenty-day guide to find certainty in your direction, confidence in your faith, and freedom to live the life God has planned for you.”
This is a great episode and certainly provides an insight that many may have not thought about before. If you want to check out Alec’s material for yourself, you can find his books on most online retailers and you can connect with him on social media. For the latest in the duck pond, head over to malliard.com where you can catch up on past shows, get merch, sign up for the newsletter, and chat with other fans of the show, live, every Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST.  
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If you have been a listener to The Malliard Report for any length of time, you will certainly have heard of The Phillip K Dick Film Festival and now The New York Sci-Fi Film Fest. Well, it is that time of year again and on this episode of The Malliard Report Jim welcomes back long time, returning guest Daniel Abella to discuss this year’s festival, trends in film, and so much more.

“The New York Science fiction film festival is an alternative venue for independent Science fiction filmmakers to showcase their work. This is our first year for this event. The Philip K Dick festival, our sister festival, was founded by Dan Abella in 2012 as an outlet for independent Science fiction filmmakers to showcase their work. Daniel Abella is a science fiction film maker and producer. Some of his work includes the webisodes, THE SINGULARITY, THE MONTAUK PROJECT, THE MULDER CHRONICLES and the feature film, THE FINAL EQUATION. He is also the director and founder of the Philip K Dick festival Europe.”

As Daniel mentions in this episode, the quality of film seems to get better and better each year, and now with everything going on, there certainly is no shortage of “plausible” stories to be told. However, lately it does seem as though truth is stranger than fiction.

If you are interested in submitting a film for the festival, check out the website (newyorksci-fifilmfesival.com) for all the requirements, and if you are in the New York area, you try and catch a film or two.

For all the latest in The Malliard Report, make sure to head over to malliard.com. If you are catching a rebroadcast of this, we still love you, but you’re missing half the fun. Tune in live every Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST for the duck pond live chat where you can chat with other fans, the guest, and Jim. Remember to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and connect with Jim on all social media platforms @malliard.

As we binge through our favorite shows, watch that go-to comfort movie for the 150th time, and curiosity scroll through the protagonists’ real life social media pages, we often find ourselves wondering what the actor life is like. Daydreaming about how we would be in front of the camera for the whole world to see. Working alongside people that we have been enthralled and entertained by. Forgetting that most of the individuals we love and love to hate through our endless streams have had to fight and claw to the position they are in. This week on The Malliard Report, we get a rare chance to pull back that curtain and see just how life as an actor really…plays out… with special guest Sean Dillingham.
Sean Dillingham “…has appeared in over 135+ commercials and 70+ films and 25 national television series. He's had network television appearances on Operation REPO, Discovery ID, Buried in the Backyard, The NightShift, Longmire, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, This is Us, There's Johnny, Yellowstone & Better call Saul! He has acted alongside Kevin Costner, Tony Danza, Jane Seymour, Patrick Duffy, Roger Bart, Don Ameche, Stacy Keache, John O'Hurley, Andre Braugher, Andy Samberg, Milo Ventimiglia, Bob Odenkirk, Aidan Quinn, BJ Novak, Ashton Kutcher and more. Sean has trained with the top Improv Theatres in the country including The Second City, The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade and I.O. West. He also studied acting with both the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting.”
This is a fantastic episode because we are able to glimpse into a realm so few actually get to see. Sean also shares about how moving different places regularly as a kid can be difficult, the status of (or decline of) the entertainment industry today, and so much more. You can head over to Sean’s website seandillingham.com or find at least one of his shows on your favorite streaming service. Also, make sure to head over to malliard.com for all of your show fix needs, and don’t forget to rate and subscribe through your favorite podcasting app. Join in on the live chat every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. EST.  
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Every individual has something inside that drives them. A spark deep within that builds to a flame of personal achievement or passion. What it looks like, or the fuel behind it varies for each person, but the base behind it is all the same. This week on The Malliard Report Jim welcomes a guest that has a raging inferno inside and has overcome obstacles that very few will ever know. On this episode Jim welcomes Courtenay Turner to discuss her achievements, her philosophies, and what drives her.

“…Courtenay Turner was born with congenital rubella. Her mother had the German measles during first trimester of pregnancy. Some of the ramifications including but not limited to unilateral blindness, severe bilateral hearing impairment, hypotonia affecting the limbs, heart complications, asymmetrical bone development, stunted growth, for fine and graphic motor coordination and several other afflictions. Doctors told her parents the best they could hope was to find an institution to put her in for life. From the baby nurse who put her in a wet sandbox, to her grandfather building a balance beam and exercises that her mother developed, or childhood gymnastics and other individualized sports, Courtenay is a prime example of how movement is integral to development and healing! She attributes her ability to overcome lack of motion parallax depth perception, for vestibular sense, hypotonic muscles, and poor coordination to the movement practices she has emerged from infancy through adulthood. Shields to inspire others to find ways to inhabit their physical home and moving in ways that heal their mind, body, and spirit.”

Courtenay is truly an inspirational guest, and her story is certainly one worth hearing. Make sure to check out her podcast, see her story, and even get in touch with her over on her website courtenayturner.com. For the latest and greatest in Malliard news, make sure to head over to malliard.com where you can catch past shows, live shows every Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST, snag some merch and much more. Reach out to Jim on all social media platforms @malliard.

Gloria Hass has been a messenger of visions and dreams since she was five years old. Gloria has helped the police and people find their lost loved ones. She has self-published over 20 books covering both fiction and non-fiction. Gloria is an Amazon International Bestselling Author who combines suspense, paranormal, and mystery into action-packed thrillers.

For all things Malliard, head over to malliard.com where you can join in on the action every Tuesday night at 9 p.m EST with the live chat duck pond. You can also purchase awesome merch like shirts and mugs, and catch up on all the past shows. Rate and subscribe through your favorite podcasting app and connect with Jim on all social media platforms @malliard.
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Unfortunately, it has only been over the last few years that a real and legitimate focus on mental health has made its way to the forefront of discussion. For ages, discussing one’s mental health was considered taboo, and heaven forbid if someone felt that they needed to seek out professional help. Thankfully in recent years, the awful stigma of searching out professional help, or even openly discussing mental health has significantly disappeared and has become a more mainstream topic. This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes Crystal McFadden to the show, and Crystal is a fierce advocate for individual mental health and well-being.

A retired vet, licensed therapist, speaker, podcaster, and writer, Crystal has overcome her own hurtles in life to reach where she is today. Crystal uses her podcast and writings to reach out to individuals that may be looking for help, but might be unsure as to where they should turn. She describes her podcasts “…Life is tough, we all seek to be seen, heard, and validated of worth. That somehow this mess of a life would equate to meaning and purpose. These Crystal conversations offer you raw, growth-minded, life-breathing conversations to emphasize that you are not alone in your feelings or your journey. Each highlight resiliency traits, mental health education, and healthy coping strategies that are sure to resonate, encourage, and equip you to begin seeing there is magnificence is this mess of a journey.”

Crystal really is a champion for all, and is willing to help and encourage those that reach out to her. You can follow her on social media or through her website crystalmcfadden.com which also has links to her podcast. Stay up to date on all your Malliard needs by heading over to malliard.com where you can catch past shows, chat live every Tuesday night (9 P.M. EST) with other fans, purchase merch, and much more. Make sure to rate and subscribe through your favorite podcasting app, and follow Jim on all social media platforms @malliard.

Until now, the prominent writer on the King assassination has been William Pepper, who was also the attorney for James Earl Ray. It is the point of view of the author that Pepper's determination to acquit Ray caused him to ignore or dismiss the importance of McFerren's testimony. The premise is that Pepper needed to keep Ray as far from involvement as possible to acquit him, but that James Earl Ray was deeply involved with the men who orchestrated the assassination of April 4, 1968. For that reason, Pepper needed to ignore much of the testimony provided by McFerren, tape recordings of which was sent to multiple people including the United State Justice Department in real time, meaning soon after the event. More testimony was provided around the time of the HSCA , including McFerren's affidavit dated June, 1978. This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes author John Roberts to the show to discuss the deeper conspiracy into Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination through the book Cotton Coated Conspiracy.
Cotton Coated Conspiracy (Book one) is a deep dive into the history of Fayette County, Tennessee based on the testimony of John McFerren. The subtitle is “An investigative series of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”. For those familiar with the MLK assassination, John McFerren was the person who testified that he overheard several men at LL&L Produce Company on April 4, 1968. One said, “They ought to shoot that son-of-bi**h”. Upon entering the building, McFerren heard a heavyset man scream into the telephone “Kill the son-of-a-b***h on the balcony and get the job done. You will get your $5000.” After shopping for produce, McFerren returned to the front of the store, this man then said “Don't come out here. Go to New Orleans and get your money. You know my brother.” These conversations occurred between 4:45 and 5:15 PM on the day of the assassination and are part of the official record.
John’s case is certainly an interesting one, and with the settlement with the King’s family outside the court of law in regards to MLK’s death, it certainly lends some credibility. You can find the book on most major online retailers or through the website cottoncoated.com. For all things Malliard, head over to malliard.com where you can join in on the action every Tuesday night at 9 p.m EST with the live chat duck pond. You can also purchase awesome merch like shirts and mugs, and catch up on all the past shows. Rate and subscribe through your favorite podcasting app and connect with Jim on all social media platforms @mallaird.  
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The entrepreneurial spirit is what drives some of the most revered people in our modern history. Mix in with that a bit of grit, tenacity, and some warrior type ethos, and you absolutely have the recipe for success. This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes Zachary Green to the show that has embodied that very hallmark. On this episode Zach and Jim jump into what it takes to establish yourself in the world, as military service member, as a first responder, as a businessman, and how to really make it yours.

“Zachary Green’s experiences in the Marine Corps shaped his destiny. His time in the military, then as a firefighter, gave him the resourcefulness, integrity and grit to become a highly successful entrepreneur. Taking risks, trusting himself and never letting go of his dreams drove him to create, produce, market and sell a product that saves lives. Zach lives in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming, Ohio with his wife and son. He is an elected member of the Wyoming City Council and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and has testified in front of the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee. Zachary’s entrepreneurial journey has been featured on the front page of Yahoo.com and also covered by CNN, USA Today, CBS and many other major news outlets.”

Zach is truly an example of an individual that saw something that he wanted, and went for it. His determination has led him to being one of the leaders in the business world, and establishing him as an expert service member. You can order his book though his website warriorentrepreneurbook.com or through listentozach.com. For the latest updates on The Malliard Report, head over to malliard.com where you can catch the latest in show news, find past episodes, order merch, and much more. Connect with Jim on all the social media platforms, and remember to rate and subscribe through your favorite podcasting app.

“It’s no longer the 20th century…things change on a feckin’ weekly basis…” and we as parents, leaders, and caretakers of children need to recognize this. Some of the most dangerous people that have direct contact with our children, are other children. Children can be the building blocks in a foundation built on strong sense of self-worth and positivity, and they can also be the catalyst to destroying the all ready fragile identity. This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes Vic Ferrari to the show to discuss his tenure with the NYPD, being an author, and what it is like being a child in today’s ever changing state.
“Author Vic Ferrari is a retired New York City Police Department detective with the hamstrings of a twenty-year-old. A survivor of an Irish father and Italian mother, Vic loves a cold beer and insists on you removing your shoes when entering his home. When he's not writing, he's picking up after his neurotic Irish Wolfhound. Always looking to save a buck, Vic splits his time between Branson, Missouri, and Papua New Guinea.”
This is a great show, and it certainly brings up a topic that is not addressed enough in most situations. You can follow Vic on social media and you are able to purchase his books through major online retailers. For all things Malliard, head over to malliard.com where you can catch up on past shows, snag some merch, and much more. Connect with Jim on all social media platforms, and remember to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app.  
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You ever have those days where it feels like the same thing over and over? When the daily grind is not a kitschy named coffee shop that you stop by each day, but rather the very existence that is. Now, it is common for everyone to fall in a rut from time to time, even those that are in the most ideal of situations can find themselves here. But the real question is, how do we know that we are where we all called to be. This week on The Malliard Report, Jim welcomes Alec Kassan to the show to discuss what it is like to be living within the calling that God has appointed for you.

“Alec Kassan is the creator and host of The Current Christian, an online ministry dedicated to helping Christians succeed in their walk with Christ. A modern-day man after God’s heart, Alec applies his outside-the-box thinking and problem-solving capabilities to his teaching methods for a refreshing and encouraging take on how to lead a fruitful life with Jesus as the foundation. Alec Kassan provides you with the strategies, tools, and insight to turn things around immediately. Relying on the expertise of pastors like Rick Warren and Craig Groeschel, and successful business leaders like Dale Carnegie and Napoleon Hill, Alec provides you with his twenty-day guide to find certainty in your direction, confidence in your faith, and freedom to live the life God has planned for you.”

This is a great episode and certainly provides an insight that many may have not thought about before. If you want to check out Alec’s material for yourself, you can find his books on most online retailers and you can connect with him on social media. For the latest in the duck pond, head over to malliard.com where you can catch up on past shows, get merch, sign up for the newsletter, and chat with other fans of the show, live, every Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST.