Episode 263 "The Fright Before Christmas" with Jeff Belanger

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is one of the most respected and renowned experts in the world of Sasquatch research, Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Dr. Meldrum is an associate professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University and affiliate curator of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. He is known the world over for his scientific as well as sensible study of the Sasquatch ever since he discovered fresh tracks at the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington back in 1996. So join us as we discuss his fascinating and important book (and life’s work) “Sasquatch:  Legend Meets Science” on this episode of Necronomicast! "Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science" by Dr. Jeff Meldrum at Amazon!

For this special episode of Necronomicast, I am featuring a conversation recorded live at a recent cryptozoological/paranormal convention in the Midwest. Joining me is first time author, but longtime researcher, Randall F. Travers. He has made it his life's work to uncover some of the most controversial yet captivating evidence ever in the study of cryptozoology...the reproductive habits, rituals, and proclivities of the creature known as Sasquatch!  His book features startling eyewitness accounts of true encounters with the legendary creatures. So join me and my colorful guest, Randall F Travers, as we discuss his brand new book, "The Sensual Sasquatch: The Science Behind One of Earth's Greatest Mysteries." Order "The Sensual Sasquatch" book at Amazon!

Tonight’s conversation is a fun one!   Ever since their debut, the Blumberg family (Heather, Arryn, Rafferty, and Noa) have captured the hearts and the wonder of all who watched their hit TV show “We Bought a Funeral Home.” Watching them transform the mysterious and cavernous Canadian funeral home into a unique and breathtaking masterpiece with a flair and uncommon touch, has catapulted them to stardom and has established this charming family as the first family of the supernatural! "We Bought A Funeral Home" is streaming now on Discovery+!    

When journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a hotel bathtub, police ruled it a suicide. But his family and colleagues believe he may have been murdered for investigating a conspiracy he called “The Octopus” - a hidden organization connected to stolen government spy software, a string of unsolved murders, and some of the biggest political scandals of the 20th century. Tonight on Necronomicast for an exclusive conversation, I welcome researcher Christian Hansen and director Zachary Treitz, whose incredible four part Netflix docuseries untangles a mystery decades in the making.

Fot this episode of the Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show one of the brightest new minds in the world of paranormal and historical exploration...Joshua Dairen. Joshua Dairen is a verified paranormal content creator, researcher, and historian from Auburn, Alabama whose deep dive into history and the paranormal has led him to become a rising star in both the paranormal and historical genres. He has been featured in documentaries, podcasts, and live paranormal presentations across the country to great acclaim. He has become a TikTok and Instagram sensation for the state of Alabama and the South and his reach is expanding rapidly across the country. The history of Joshua Dairen...on this episode of Necronomicast!

For this exclusive episode, it is my pleasure to welcome to the show, New York Times Best selling author and Nebraska native, Harry N. MacLean. Harry and I will take you on a journey through the snowswept, desolate backroads and farmlands of 1958 Lincoln, Nebraska, in search of the truth behind the shocking events of the most horrific killing spree in modern history. In his new book “Starkweather: The Untold Story of the Killing Spree that Changed America”, Harry transports us back to the time where the idyllic landscape of the midwest was changed forever due to the murderous rampage of Charles Starkweather.   So join me and Harry as we discuss his own personal mission to write this book which is now regarded as the definitive account of the Starkweather murders. Harry N. MacLean's Official Website Thank you, Counterpoint Press! (Official Site)

For this episode of Necronomicast, I am very excited to have return as guests filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Tobe Johnson who, with their team, have created a fantastic brand new documentary entitled “A Flash Of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot” (available now on Amazon Prime). This follow-up to their acclaimed feature "A Flash Of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed" (available now on TUBI) focuses on the strange and paranormal aspect of the Bigfoot phenomenon as told by eye witnesses, scientists, and experts in the field of Bigfoot research. "A Flash of Beauty: Paranormal Bigfoot" tonight on the Necronomicast! Official Website Necronomicast sponsored by Prime Neckwear (Music credit:  "Night Bruise" by M. Amandus, B. Corey, T. Lewandowski, S. Zimmerman)

Attention All Weirdos! My guest tonight for a late night conversation is actor and high strangeness enthusiast, Steve Berg! You might know Steve from his numerous appearances on shows like “Drunk History”, “The Goldbergs”, and “The Good Place”.  Steve is also one of the great ambassadors of the State of Nebraska as the host of his phenomenal phenomena driven podcast “Hi, Strangeness” and his appearances at conventions and live events nationwide. Tonight, Steve joins me in the Necronomicast studio for a lively and wide ranging conversation about growing up weird, growing up in Nebraska, and growing in our mutual love of all things strange and unusual! "Hi, Strangeness" podcast featuring Steve Berg.

Happy Holidays! For tonight's late night conversation, I am filled with joy to welcome to the program writer and director Adam Marcus! You might know Adam from his most famous film "Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday" and we certainly talk alot about that entry in the Friday the 13th franchise...but he is here to chat about one of his most recent projects that you can stream on SCREAMBOX entitled "Secret Santa"! If you are in need of a break from the traditional Holiday movie fare, then I suggest that you check out the insanity that is "Secret Santa"! Adam is a fabulous guest and to talk to him for an hour was certainly a gift to me that I am happy to share with all of you! Thank you for a wonderful 2023!

My guest on this episode of the Necronomicast for a late night conversation is author, podcaster, storyteller, adventurer, and explorer of the unexplained, Jeff Belanger. He’s written more than a dozen books that have been published in six languages.  He’s the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime.  He provides programs and lectures to audiences all over the world, and he’s been the writer and researcher for every episode of Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. We will be discussing his fantastic new book "The Fright Before Christmas”.    So I invite you to sit back, relax, and cozy up as we chat about this most wonderful, dark, cold, dangerous and frightening time of the year!  Jeff Belanger Official Website “The Fright Before Christmas” on Amazon   Support my mission to support creatives by “Buying Me a Cup of Coffee”!