Necronomicast

For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show one of the top writing talents in the world today. Luke Goebel is an American novelist, screenwriter, producer, and publisher. He is the author of Fourteen Stories, None of Them Are Yours , winner of the Ronald Sukenick Innovative Fiction Prize, and the brand new novel  Kill Dick.   Dark, satirical, and razor-sharp, Kill D...

This latest Necronomicast episode features a wide ranging discussion with one of the rising stars in contempory fiction today, Christine Carbo!  Christine's newest book "The Confession Artist" was released this week to great acclaim! A killer dubbed the Confession Artist is posting sketches of potential victims on social media. And paranoia spreads as strangers across the nation admit to their sin...

My next guest on Necronomicast is one of my new favorite authors James Sulzer.   James Sulzer lives in Nantucket, Massachusetts. A graduate of Yale University, where he was a Yale National Scholar, he is the author of six novel s.   Tonight we chat about his career and his newest book.   James Sulzer's All That Smolders is a perfect mystery. The classic themes of love and money, and who will do ju...

It is my great pleasure to welcome to the show a globally recognized figure in the world  of paranormal, Bigfoot and UFOs… Ronny LeBlanc!  Ronny starred in TRAVEL CHANNEL'S Hit Series  EXPEDITION BIGFOOT   (Seasons 1-4) . He also stars in  PARANORMAL CAUGHT ON CAMERA.   Ronny is an independent researcher, screenwriter and author of the critically-acclaimed and best-selling book Monsterland: Encoun...

My guest for this episode of Necronomicast is best selling author/journalist Bob Reiss!   His work has always been inspired by the border between order and anarchy, the moment when peace becomes chaos, order becomes danger and events once considered impossible suddenly turn real. His journalism has brought him to research and military bases in the Arctic and Antarctica, where he's covered climate...

Road Trip time!   I packed up the vehicle and made my way to Malvern, Iowa, home of one of the most haunted locations in the United States, MALVERN MANOR.   I had a great sit down conversation inside the Manor with the owner of the propertry, Josh Heard.   Together, we have a wonderful wide ranging discussion on all things paranormal! Josh Heard's official YouTube Channel Josh Heard's official web...

Hold on to your hats!   My featured guest for this episode of Necronomicast is Dr. Rizwan Virk! A graduate of MIT and Stanford, Rizwan Virk is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, computer scientist and bestselling author. Virk recently finished his doctoral research at the Center for Science and the Imagination (CSI) and teaching classes on the Metaver...

For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the program Sterling Moon! Sterling is a fulltime, heels-on-the-ground, tarot reader, psychic medium, folk magician, animal communicator, published author, podcaster, and an educator on the mystical and strange. She has been working with clients, and teaching professionally since 2013.  She is the author of Talking to Spirits: A Mo...

It is my pleasure to welcome to Necronomicast, Rachel McCarthy James!  A native of Kansas, she is the daughter of baseball's Bill James and artist Susan McCarthy. At Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, she studied political science and creative writing. Her first book,  The Man from the Train  (coauthored with her father) chronicled the serial killer behind the Villisca axe murders. Published...

Joining me for this special episode is Benedict Sanderson (director) and Claire Goodlass (producer) to chat about their powerful new documentary "Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart".   This documentary revisits the harrowing abduction of Elizabeth Smart, exploring the investigation, the media frenzy, and the failures that allowed the case to unfold the way it did, while centering Elizabeth's own voice and...

On this incredible episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Texas Ranger James B. Holland, who has built a reputation as one of the most remarkable investigators in modern law enforcement. With more than 26 years with the Texas State Police, Holland has cracked hundreds of cases, including some of the country's most haunting unsolved crimes.  But his rare gift lies in drawin...

I am very excited to welcome Ben Leonberg to Necronomicast as my first guest of 2026!   Ben is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in the horror and fantasy genres. He wrote and directed "Good Boy", a supernatural thriller told from the perspective of a dog named Indy. The film explores themes of loyalty, trauma, and perception, using a canine point of view to...

For the last episode of 2025, not one but two veteran paranormal experts join me for a spirited and fun conversation!  My gift to you! To discuss their book "Mothman", Richard Estep and renowned Mothman researcher Tobias Wayland document firsthand witness accounts and conduct detailed investigations with the hope of seeing the iconic cryptid themselves. This book chronicles their discoveries, whic...

Making a return to the Necronomicast, a favorite of mine...Jason Offutt!  Tonight we chat about his newest book "Chasing North American Monsters"! From his website: "Jason Offutt grew up on a farm near the little town of Orrick, Missouri. In his life he's been a farm hand, journalist, photographer, bartender, and the mayor of that same small town. Jason now teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri...

I am excited for you all to hear this episode featuring author Fiona Dodwell as we dicsuss her new book "A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls"! Robert. Annabelle. Peggy. The very names of these dolls can strike fear into your heart. Fiona Dodwell, who has been gripped by the idea of spirit-possessed dolls for years, dives into real world and fictional examples of toys gone bad—playthings meant to...

An exciting guest for this episode of Necronomicast....actor Tobias Jelinek! Tobias  Jelinek's journey into entertainment began at age 15, when he was cast as Jay in Disney's cult classic Hocus Pocus (1993). Over the past 30 years, he has built a reputation for portraying bold, unpredictable characters across film and television. His screen credits span both the Marvel and DC universes (Agents of...

Super excited to welcome my next guest, Amanda D. Paulson to the Necronomicast!  She is a paranormal investigator, public speaker, and medium based in the Pacific Northwest, with over 17 years of experience and tens of millions of views across multiple social media platforms. You can find Amanda's work featured in Season 1 and 2 of Ghost Files, in publications Apartment Therapy, The Inlander and t...

Happy Halloween! For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome back former co-host Doug Kabourek!   Doug joins me for a highly spirited conversation centering on his new album released just in time for the Halloween season "Black Walls & William Hall".  A complex and incredible musical tribute to the famed Omaha haunted house attraction "Mystery Manor" which was closed and demoli...

For this incredible episode, I am joined by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman.   The focus of our conversation centers on the case of Ellen Greenberg, subject of Nancy's sensational HULU docuseries "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened To Ellen Greenberg". Together we will navigate through the strange case of Ellen Greenberg and her mysterious death.   Her death was officially ruled...

For this episode of Necronomicast, I am super excited to welcome to the show Matt Roller, the creator and writer behind the smash new Netflix adult animated series "Haunted Hotel"! Already renewed for a second season, this show conceived by the Rick and Morty veteran materializes on Netflix with its spirited tale of a single mom who inherits a spooky Gothic inn named the Undervale, which incidenta...

For this episode of Necronomicast, I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with a legend in the motion picture industry...Alan Howarth! Alan Howarth's award – winning film work started on Star Trek – The Motion Picture,  launching him as a sound designer for the following 6 Star Trek feature films. Next  was "Escape From New York", collaborating on music with   director and composer,  John Carpe...

I am very excited to welcome to the Necronomicast an incredible guest...Ryan Sprague! Ryan is a regular on Ancient Aliens (History Channel) and a lead investigator and co-host of Mysteries Decoded (The CW) and Haunted (Eastlink). He is the author of Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to the UFO Phenomenon which has been implemented into college courses at Webster University and Mercyhurst Un...

The "Good Witch of Hollywood," Patti Negri, is a Psychic-Medium, and Good Witch best known for her recurring role on the Discovery Channel's top rated series "Ghost Adventures." Her wildly popular television and streaming series appearances have garnered over a billion views. The Parapod Awards recognized Patti as "Best TV Psychic 2023," and "Best Psychic Podcast 2024." Patti is the international...

For this special 300 th episode of Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the program the "podfather" of paranormal podcasting, the legendary Jim Harold! Since 2005, Jim has built a global following with his flagship shows  The Paranormal Podcast  and  Jim Harold's Campfire .   Jim's shows have been downloaded over 80 million times and consistently rank alongside major networks on the podc...

For this 299th episode of Necronomicast, I am excited to welcome to the program Aaron Sagers! Aaron Sagers is a Storyteller. An award-winning media personality and travel expert, he is a TV & on-camera host, producer, journalist, and author on a mission to make cross-cultural connections across the globe through myths, legends, and folklore. Sagers is best known for his expertise as a Paranormal J...