What's Kraken with Jo Szewczyk

Join Jo on What's Kraken as we dive deep with award-winning paranormal mystery author Phil Giunta, who made the fascinating journey from Star Trek fan fiction to publishing acclaimed novels like "Testing the Prisoner" and "By Your Side." Discover how Phil writes across multiple genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and detective fiction, following in the footsteps of literary giants l...

Join Jo on What's Kraken as we dive deep with thriller author John Bukowski, who made the fascinating transition from veterinarian to bestselling writer. Discover how his medical background fuels his techno-thrillers, including "Project Suicide" - a gripping tale about an Alzheimer's cure turned assassination weapon. John shares invaluable insights about the publishing world, from navigating tradi...

Join Jo as he sits down with Dan Henk, tattoo artist, author, and creator of the upcoming anthology "The Joke is on Mankind." Dan shares his incredible journey from being a blue mohawk punk rocker getting beaten up by nazi skinheads in 1980s Virginia to becoming a successful tattoo shop owner in Long Beach, New York. We dive deep into Dan's unique approach to his anthology - offering original illu...

Jo interviews comedian Shawn Wickens about his upcoming performance at the Atlanta Fringe Festival (May 30-June 7, 2025). Shawn shares his journey from improv to stand-up, and how a stoned revelation led to his unique show "Secret Time Travel Meeting." Discover how Fringe Festivals have taken Shawn from New York to international stages. Learn about the lottery system for festival selection, audien...

Episode Description: On this episode of What's Kraken?, Jo talks with prolific author Armand Rosamilia who has published over 100 books. Armand shares how a childhood punishment introduced him to Dean Koontz and launched his writing career. Learn why crime thrillers earn him "10 times more" than horror, how he writes 400,000+ words annually using just two fingers, and the story behind his hit "Dir...

In this engaging episode of What's Kraken?, host Jo Szewczyk sits down with Charlie Hall, a multi-talented creative force in the horror and paranormal world. Charlie discusses her journey from being the bassist of the all girl rock band The Suffrajets to her current work in horror films, including her role in "Party Politics" and being a PA in Director Jem Karto's "Lake on the Cabin." She shares f...

In this episode of What's Kraken, host Jim Phoenix sits down with horror author Edward J. Cembal to dive deep into his creative process, the inspiration behind his acclaimed novel "The Monsters in Our Shadows," and his plans for future dark and macabre tales. Cembal shares insights on the importance of reading, the role of editors, and the challenges of balancing genre conventions with personal ar...

Dive into the mystical world of exorcism with expert Sadhu Dah. Explore East-West spiritualism, real occult cases, and magical amulets. Uncover the truth behind exorcisms! For more of Sadhu check out his site: https://www.thesadhudah.com/

Dive into the chilling world of horror author and screenwriter Anthony M Carro. Uncover the secrets behind "Dreaded Invocations" and get exclusive writing tips from this master of terror.

Join Jim Phoenix on What's Kraken as he delves into the fascinating career of award-winning writer, producer, and voice actor Wren Valentino. Discover Wren's evolution from penning short stories to crafting compelling screenplays and movies. Learn about his breakthrough projects, the impact of industry icon Felissa Rose, and Wren's transition into voice acting. This episode offers a captivating lo...

Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of small town America's darkest secrets! 🏚👻 On this episode of What's Kraken, host Jim Phoenix welcomes writer and investigator Dominique Mann, who shares bone-chilling personal encounters with local ghosts and historical hauntings. From abandoned schools to eerie hotels in the middle of nowhere, we'll explore the supernatural phenomena that mak...

Join host Jim Phoenix as he delves into the chilling world of horror with Lauren Jane Barnett, author of "Death Lines: Walking London Through Horror Cinema". Discover the eerie connections between London's landmarks and classic horror films, explore Barnett's "London Horror Movie Book Club" podcast, and get exclusive insights into her upcoming movie "Darner", featuring Friday the 13th star Adrienn...

Dive into the hilarious and thrilling world of “Clone Cops” with Danny Dones and Phillip Cordell. Join us as we dig into the moving making magic from thought to big screen! If you are a fan of comedy thrillers with just that right touch of Sci-Fi, then this is definitely your movie! Come for the hang and stay for the marshmallow helmet (helmet not included). After the interview, get into the actio...

Prepare for spine-tingling tales as Barb Dexter unveils her shocking personal ghost encounters on T+E Channel’s gripping paranormal series, “My Haunted Hometown”. Don’t miss exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and emotional revelations that will leave you questioning reality. Check out Barb’s episode Friday, September 30th at 10 PM ET/PT. Catch the free preview on T+E Channel from Sept 2 to Nov 3...

Step into the mind-bending world of Eldritch Automata as we sit down with Game Designer Nick Francia at GenCon 2024! Uncover the secrets behind this Lovecraftian mecha-masterpiece and get a glimpse of what’s to come. In this exclusive interview, Nick Francia shares:• The intricate game development process• Inspirations behind the eerie Lovecraftian elements• Unique mecha-infused gameplay mechanics...

Dive into the magical world of “Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic,” the groundbreaking fantasy film that just swept Gen Con Film Festival 2024’s Best Feature Film award! Join host Jim Phoenix as he sits down with visionary filmmakers Chris Dane Owens and Jason Schulz to uncover the spellbinding journey behind this cinematic masterpiece. In this exclusive interview, discover: • The innovative s...

Dive deep into the chilling world of serial killers with Jim Phoenix as he welcomes the intriguing and brilliant Rhiannon D’Averc, author of the riveting book “Unmasking the Shadows: A Journey into the Minds of Serial Killers.” In this spine-tingling episode, Rhiannon unveils the dark psychology behind some of the most infamous serial killers in history, drawing from her extensive research and gri...

Dive into the quirky world of Munchkin Big Box with Steve Jackson Games’ very own Will Schoonover on our latest podcast episode. Get the inside scoop on your favorite role-playing game, discover behind-the-scenes secrets, and join the fun with insights that’ll make you the master of your next game night. Tune in now for a session full of laughs and strategy! Don’t forget to back the game here: htt...

If you’re having withdraws from T+E’s Spring Shivers? Don’t worry, we got you covered. On today’s What’s Kraken?, Jim sits down with the social media maven (and killer jump scarer), Krista Maryk. Check out this episode as you wait for Krista’s Haunted Hospital episode 7 to drop only on T+E! You can also catch Krista on insta: @hauntinglykrista

Don’t forget to check out Meg’s episode on T+E Channel starting May 10th! As you wait for this spookville show, why not check out the first episode of season 5 on April 5th at 10PM ET/PT only on T+E!

Hey there, fearless thrill-seekers! To get into gear for T+E’s Spring Shivers (150 hours of horror starting April 1!), we’ve got none other than the star of Season 5’s Haunted Hospital–Kim Kidson! Join us as we uncover the hair-raising experiences and bone-chilling encounters of someone who’s dared to explore the paranormal activity lurking within the haunted halls. Get ready to be spooked and int...

Tonight’s guest is the one and only Harker Jones! A master of wit, a connoisseur of storytelling, and an all-around captivating personality, Harker is here to talk shop with everything from movies to books to small town wonders. All this and more on the next What’s Kraken!

Get ready to embark on an epic journey into the mysterious world of Mexican cryptids and mythology with our special guest, Robert Bitto. As an expert in all things cryptic and mythical, Robert is set to blow your mind with his wealth of knowledge and captivating insights. Join us as we explore the depths of Mexican folklore and uncover the secrets of legendary creatures. It’s gonna be a wild ride,...

Hey there, horror comic aficionados and eager supporters! Brace yourselves for an enthralling glimpse into the tumultuous and enthralling realm of Worthy Chaos comics. We’re thrilled to showcase the chaos comics characters and the spine-chilling narratives crafted by the brilliant Corissa Grant, the visionary force propelling Worthy Chaos comics into the limelight of the indie comics scene. During...

We’ve got none other than award-winning director, Stimson Snead on our What’s Kraken. We cover everything from indy film, stellar casts, and Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox! All this and more on the next What’s Kraken! Where to find Stimson Snead If you want to know more about Stimson and Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox, check out his website here: https://stimsonsnead.com/...