Uncle Salem Speaks

Watching the Barry Sanders documentary...thinking about my dad. Rambles and memories.

Put this episode on and revel in the Halloween spirit! Uncle Salem spins spooky cool Halloween tracks with rare and fun interludes, including a short story that takes place on one creepy Halloween night...! 🎃

Ran into an old friend and it sparked great memories of fitting in as a teen on the North side of Flint, Michigan!

This is the story all about how...I had a rap group in high school in Flint, Michigan. It's a strange but true story, like a Disney Channel movie gone awry...word.

Why WCW/WWE wrestler Kevin Nash is an important figure in my life and my overall confidence...and Astronomicon 5 takeaways. Don't judge a book by the cover, brother!

Uncle Salem talks about the new Texas Chainsaw film and wonders about the future of slashers!

The importance of Kevin Smith and especially Clerks to Uncle Salem's creative contributions...and stuff like that.

Newest song from Lords of October, "Proof" from the forthcoming CRYPTOZOOLOGY LP. Featuring Dez Cadena on lead guitars!

Uncle Salem gives a few thoughts on the new Peter Jackson episodic Beatles documentary. Bonus song: "If the Sky" by Free Will.

Uncle Salem fields questions from friends about music and general stuff, and rambles about cereal. PLUS, "When They Heal", a song by Paul Counelis (aka Uncle Salem) and Randy Dunckley.

Thinking about Thanksgiving and the turkey days of my childhood...

Uncle Salem offers some thoughts on the top 20 critically highest rated horror films on Comcast/Xfinity. SPOILER: He thinks "Halloween" is really good!

Uncle Salem Speaks about Spidey! Spider-Man's influence on trying to do the right thing...

Growing up in Flint, Michigan, there wasn't a lot for young horror fans to find around the city to make them feel inspired and excited. The Flint Horror Collective CHANGED that.

Uncle Salem talks about the misadventures and shenanigans at a Flint, Michigan VFW Hall with his first band, the teenager-y group Free Will. SHENANIGANS, I TELL YOU!

Immediate thoughts on Halloween Kills...heavy spoilers!

Just a few autumn inspired thoughts about my childhood experiences with Halloween and horror movies...

Thinking about the different ways that school (and a lack of school) affects our lives. And then, a song with daughter Audri.

Some thoughts on the state of Halloween in the pandemic era. Plus, an acoustic cover of a Madonna song. 🎃

Recounting the very first song Randy and I ever wrote for our band Free Will, sometime in the late 1800s..."If That's the Way You Wish For it to Be".

Speaking about the art of horror hosting in a modern world...plus, a bonus song by Paul and Audri Counelis

Musing on the new Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance and how the greatest Piston fares in NBA history. Plus: a song by me and my sons.

Uncle Salem waxes nostalgic about the DJ days of yore.

In which Uncle Salem discusses the origin of his love of horror (and a bit on his Mom's scaring technique).

In which Uncle Salem talks about the origins of a fascination with Halloween that led to publishing a year round ALL Hallows Eve publication. Also, revisiting the old Seventh Heaven, a year round Halloween store in Flint, Michigan.