Dark Finds Podcast

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy, ancient historian and novelist, who has authored nearly 30 books. From his deep dives into the lives of Julius Caesar and Augustus to his gripping novels set in Roman Britain, Dr. Goldsworthy is a master storyteller who brings history vividly to life. Today, we’ll be delving into ancient Rome and the fascinating world of Philip II and A...

On this week’s episode I’m joined by journalist and author Cheyna Roth. After transitioning from law, she started her career as a political reporter for the Michigan Public Radio Network. She is now a senior producer and podcast host for Slate, working on shows like What Next TBD, Political Gabfest, Slate Money and so many more. Between Two Wars is Cheyna's latest true crime collection, which I hi...

On this week’s episode we sit down thriller writer Andrea Mara, a Number One Sunday Times, Irish Times, and Kindle bestselling author, who has been shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Book Awards for four of her books. Andrea excels at building suspense and creating relatable characters who find themselves in dangerous situations. She frequently writes about domestic setti...

On this week’s episode we sit down health psychologist, neuroscientist, and author, Sabina Brennan. Sabina’s book ‘100 days to a Younger Brain’ is a number 1 bestseller, and her latest book, ‘The Neuroscience of Manifesting’, is a riveting smash hit. We get through it all on this episode, dispelling the woo woo of manifesting, look towards, practical techniques, and discuss how we can all improve...

On this week’s episode we sit down with documentary film maker & author Henry Vyner-Brooks. Henry is also the host of the ‘Saving Europe’ YouTube channel, where he takes us on a journey across Europe and explores the people who rescued European Civilisation in the Dark Ages & after World War II, people like Columbanus and Robert Schuman. On this episode, we delve into the story of Columban...

On this week’s episode we sit down with author and award-winning political journalist Harry McGee. Harry is the political correspondent with  The Irish Times , and has previously worked for several publications, including being political editor of the  Irish Examiner , as well as jobs with the  Sunday Tribune , and the  Sunday Press . Harry also authored “The Murderer and the Taoiseach: Death, Pol...

After a summer break, we are back, and will be uploading an episode each week. We have a bumper line-up coming down the tracks, so remember to follow the podcast and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Today, Rob Benson joins me tell us how to stay prepared for everything. Rob is an outdoorsman living in the Colorado mountains – who has a popular Instagram channels and blog that focuses on...

On this week’s episode we sit down with Ventura County Crime Scene Investigator and host of The Walls Do Talk Podcast Gabrielle Wimer. Gabi has worked in Crime Scene Investigation for 15 years and has been a Latent Print Examiner for the past 6 years. We go deep into the world of forensics on this podcast as Gabi brings us through some of the most intense crime scene she has worked, we do myth bus...

On this week’s episode we sit down with Tony O’Reilly, otherwise known as Tony 10. Tony 10 was the online betting username of Tony O’Reilly, the postman who became front-page news in 2011 after he stole €1.75 million from An Post while he was a branch manager in Gorey, Co. Wexford. He used the money to fund a gambling addiction that began with a bet of €1 and eventually rose to €10 million, leadin...

On this week’s episode we are joined by singer / songwriter, and Cork native Darren Kiely. We go Darren’s story, growing up in Cork, moving to New York gigging in bars before moving to Nashville and immersing himself in the thriving singer songwriter music scene. We discuss Darren's creative process, talk through the meaning in his songs, and chat about Darren's latest song 'Avalon'. Darren's Webs...

On this week’s episode we are joined by YouTuber Descent Into Darkness who hosts one of my favourite channels on YouTube. His content is dark and creepy and we kept with that theme for this episode where we discuss the case of former WWE wrestler Chris Benoit and the murder suicide at his family home in 2007. We go through the case of Lesley Molseed, the wrongful conviction of Stefan Kiszko, and t...

On this week’s episode we have super heavy weight bodybuilder Connor Magee. During covid, Connor had a horrific accident when re-racking the bar of the smith machine. He broke his both ankles, shin bones and ruptured both knees. He spent time in a wheelchair, but his drive to lift and compete again kept him going. He's since bounced back, and will be competing in the Irish Nationals and in Sweden...

On this week’s episode, we have author John Crotty who has recently published his book all about  Ireland’s Alcatraz ‘, Spike Island in Cork. A frequent traveller, John has explored over 60 countries and visited many of the world's wonders. He also served as CEO for six years at ‘Spike Island. We get through a lot in this episode from early Irish settlers, Spike Island’s rich and storied history,...

On this week’s episode we have singer / songwriter Kail Baxley. We go deep on this one; His outlaw parents, impoverished youth, the golden glove medals, gunshot wounds, making music, DMT, and so much more. This is a fascinating episode, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.  Kail has lived an almost filimic life; full of highs and l...

On toady’s episode we have true crime writer Toria from the Hot and Cold Crime account. As a former 911 dispatcher and private investigator, Toria brings a technical perspective on crime. Her first book, "More Than Just a Pretty Face", provides in depth look into the depravity of Rodney Alcala, and the victims he left behind. Toria penned letters to five serial killers, and on this episode, we go...

On toady’s episode we have rappers KevinJBeatz’s and Alan Kay. Kevin’s style of music blends elements of cloud rap, emo rap, and trap music, while Alan’s style brings raw, relatable lyrics and melodic vocals. We get through a lot in this episode, from dropping out of school at seventeen, to Xanax addiction, spending time in prison, making music, taking risks, and finding creative inspiration throu...

On toady’s episode we have award winning Director, Writer and Producer Kevin Shulman. Kevin signed to Raging Nation as a music video Director at age 21, and has gone on to direct over 100 music videos. He has worked with such artists as Jason Derulo, The Game, Omarion, Billy Morrison and many more. He directed the short film Paddys in the boot, which has won awards at Boston and London Internation...

On toady’s episode we have YouTuber Descent Into Darkness. DID has one of my favourite channels on YouTube where he dives into some of the most horrific events throughout history, focussing serial killers, catastrophic events and the Nazi deathcamps. He has a fascinating depth of history knowledge, and We talk through some of the worst Nazi guards, delve into their crimes, explore the cases of Den...

On toady’s episode we have war veteran and podcaster Nick Aicardi. Nick has a fascinating story, he signed up to the Marines after 9/11 and served in the Afghan war. We talk through his story and some of the people he met along the way. We go into current affairs, conspiracies, politics, and delve into the impact of war on mental health. Nick's Hard To Kill podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/h...

On toady’s episode, we have Contra Costa County, California rapper Matty Boy and his cousin, podcaster and rapper, Mac Mace. As a young kid, Matty was exposed to criminality by his parents, and ended up doing time in federal prison. We get into it all today, growing up in California, their Irish heritage, gang life, creating music and so much more.  Links below Matty Boy - https://www.instagram.co...

Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast. On toady’s episode we have tattoo artist Anrijs Straume. Anrijs' style is dark trash realism, and I have to say it’s one of my favourite styles. I’ve linked his Instagram in the description so you can check out some of his work. He has a really interesting story, moving from Latvia to the UK in his early 20s. We dive into horror movies, his mo...

Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast. On toady’s episode we have MMA fighter Yann Oliveira. Yann is not only the Combat FC Welterweight champion, but he also runs a successful construction company. I found his story so inspiring. He left Brazil as a teenager and landed in the US. He faced adversity and set back, but he came out swinging like a fighter would. Honestly, I love these...

On today's episode, we have Professor Philip Hyland of Maynooth University in Ireland. Phil is a prolific psychology researcher, with over 340 publications and over 12,000 citations. His main area of research is on psychological response to traumatic life events and disorders associated with stress. In this episode we discuss psychopathy, PTSD, personality traits, evolutionary psychology, mental h...

On toady’s episode, we have Ellis Shepherd, a rising star in the world of bare knuckle boxing. Ellis has a very interesting journey. He started boxing at 13, but as he got older, he found himself with the wrong crowd and was sent to prison. He was eventually acquitted of all charges, and free again, he ventured into bareknuckle boxing. He’s the youngest pro Bare knuckle fighter in the UK, and is s...

On this episode, I sit down with Nules from the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries podcast. We delve into some of Ireland's cold cases, share theories on what might of happened, discuss Ireland's vanishing triangle, the Beast of Baltinglass, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.