Episode 283 BONUS EPISODE! "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County"

My guest tonight is Matt Murphy, the former Senior Deputy District Attorney from Orange County, California, and a current legal analyst for ABC News in New York. Mr. Murphy spent 21 years assigned to the Sexual Assault and Homicide Units where he prosecuted some of the most notorious murder cases in the nation. He frequently appears on ABC News 20/20, NewsNation, iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas, and various true crime productions on cable television. He has become a regular guest with Chris Cuomo and Ashleigh Banfield, and has also appeared on the podcasts Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald, the TCD Sidebar with Joshua Ritter, and most recently the The Megyn Kelly Show. In addition to his work for ABC news, Mr. Murphy also represents police officers and the victims of sexual assault in his private practice in Los Angeles.  He is also an avid surfer and enjoys cageless shark diving! We will be discussing his remarkable career which is detailed in his compelling new book "The Book of Murder" from Hyperion Avenue Publishing, which is available everywhere books are sold. "The Book of Murder" by Matt Murphy  

Happy Halloween!  I have a treat for you faithful listeners! This episode features the return of Richard Estep to the program.  Richard has been a paranormal investigator for thirty years, researching claims of ghosts and hauntings on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the author of more than thirty books, in genres ranging from paranormal non-fiction and true crime to history and fiction.  In his newest book,"In Search of Demons", Richard hunts down firsthand experiences and historic accounts of the most legendary demonic activity. He consults with experts ranging from a medical doctor to an ordained Catholic exorcist on cases like the Salem Witch Trials and the inspiration for The Exorcist. He also visits several sites of alleged demonic infestations, such as the Monroe House. With the facts at your fingertips, you can determine the truth for yourself. Visit him at RichardEstep.net. Llewellyn Publications

Tonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to welcome back to the program documentary filmmaker Rob Caprilozzi to discuss his newest film “Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc.” The company Ben Cooper, Inc. is one of the biggest game-changers in the history of the Halloween holiday, responsible for mass producing the very first licensed Halloween costumes that children in America ever had at their disposal. With the plastic masks and the vinyl smocks, Ben Cooper’s costumes have truly become as iconic as the characters they transformed us into. The documentary shines the light on how Ben Cooper Inc. went from a vaudeville costume company to a powerhouse that dominated the Halloween costume market for decades. For over 60 years, Ben Cooper helped children everywhere evolve into Skeletor, Darth Vader, Superman and more, in celebration of one of the most beloved holidays of the year. "Dressing Up Halloween: The Story of Ben Cooper, Inc" is availale everywhere on your favorite VOD service. Official Trailer for "Dressing Up Halloween"

Welcome one and all to a special “Bonus” episode of Necronomicast! I received an exclusive behind the scenes look at the next groundbreaking production at the (haunted) Benson Theatre in Omaha, Nebraska “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County”! I sit down with directors Maddie Radcliffe, Jason Levering, and John Forsman on location in the Theatre to chat about this incredible collaboration by Stephen King and John Mellencamp. In a world where storytelling transcends boundaries, where the eerie melodies of legends intertwine with the chilling narrative of the supernatural, Benson Theatre invites you to experience “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” by Stephen King and John Mellencamp.  Join us for the first production since its 2014 southern tour before it’s available anywhere else! For more information: Benson Theatre Official Site (Music Credit:  "So Goddamn Good" from Ghost Brothers Soundtrack (J. Mellencamp)

There are few television shows that have woven themselves into the very fabric of American culture like “Unsolved Mysteries”.  The music, the storytelling, and of course the iconic host Robert Stack have enthralled audiences for decades.Tonight, my guest is the co-creator and executive producer of the show Terry Dunn Meurer! We will trace the history of the show from its beginnings to the brand new season that premiers on Netflix on October 2nd. Unsolved Mysteries is more than a television program.  It is an institution built upon solving the strangest mysteries on Earth and bringing closure to families by bringing attention and shedding light on the most perplexing stories of our time. Terry Dunn Meurer, a pioneering television legend on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! Unsolved Mysteries official website

My guest tonight for a late night conversation is Shane Pittman! As seen on Netflix’s hit series 28 Days Haunted and Discovery Channel's The Holzer Files, Shane Pittman is a paranormal investigator and international speaker who has had profound unexplained paranormal experiences since childhood. He became determined to learn as much as he could by researching every possible paranormal method in the hopes of finding the truth about his otherworldly encounters.  He strives to use his passion for all things strange and unusual to advance the field of paranormal study, attempting to validate paranormal experiences using the latest experimental investigative techniques available.  Shane has a passion project, The Searchers, which he started with Josh Purvis, where he and Josh travel the Country investigating reportedly haunted locations and conducting unique experiments to test the validity of the hauntings itself. Shane Pittman's official website. BeaconTV - Your guide for Paranormal, True Crime, and Horror!

Lyle Blackburn is a native Texan known for his work in writing, music, and film. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Beast of Boggy Creek and Sinister Swamps, whose subject matter reflects his life-long fascination with legendary creatures and strange phenomenon. Lyle is also the founder of the rock band, Ghoultown, and narrator/producer of documentary films such as The Mothman of Point Pleasant and Boggy Creek Monster. Lyle is a frequent guest on radio programs such as Coast To Coast AM, and has appeared on television shows including The UnXplained, Monsters and Mysteries in America, Strange Evidence, Finding Bigfoot, and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. As a musician, Lyle has achieved similar success. His band Ghoultown has released nine albums, which have not only earned a loyal worldwide following, but found their way into movies, video games, and numerous live venues across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Highlights include an invitation to write a song for iconic horror maven, Elvira Mistress of the Dark, which aired on her nationally syndicated show, Movie Macabre. When Lyle isn't writing books, hunting monsters, or performing with his band, he can be found speaking at various cryptozoology conferences and horror conventions around the United States. Just look for the trademark black cowboy hat. Lyle Blackburn official website.

Bryce Johnson is an acclaimed actor/producer as well as creator and host of the popular podcast “Bigfoot Collectors Club”. Bryce has been obsessed with Bigfoot ever since he was a young boy. Although acting is his profession, researching the strange and unexplained along with crypto-zoological creatures is his passion. Those two pursuits converged in 2013 when Bryce starred in the critically lauded movie “Willow Creek,” a found-footage horror film about a quest to find evidence of Bigfoot. While researching his role, Bryce met Robert “Bob” Gimlin, the man who, along with Roger Patterson, captured the legendary footage of Bigfoot in 1967. That meeting and their subsequent friendship, cemented Bryce’s commitment to pursuing the truth about the existence of Bigfoot. You might also recognize Bryce from his many appearances on hit TV shows like "Pretty Little Liars" and films such as "Oppenheimer". Bryce Johnson, celebrated star of stage, screen, and areas of HIGH STRANGENESS on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! Bryce Johnson Website Bigfoot Collectors Club on Apple Podcasts

For this episode of Necronomicast, it is my great pleasure to welcome to the program Katie Paige. Katie Paige has been on a quest to uncover the truth about the strange phenomena that she has experienced throughout her life starting with her experiences growing up in an environment of high strangeness in Colorado.  This motivated her to become a leader and director for the Colorado MUFON organization and to conduct field investigations and UFO research in the Colorado area. She is recognized worldwide as a respected and valued author, lecturer, presenter, and speaker for conferences, documentaries, television programs, and films.  Uncover the vast mysteries of the Rocky Mountains with Katie Paige, on this episode of NECRONOMICAST! Katie Paige official website.

Tonight, it is my pleasure to bring to you faithful listeners, a conversation with Dustin Pari! With over 20 years of experience researching the unknown, Dustin Pari brings exciting and positive lectures about the paranormal all across the country. As a part of SyFy television's Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, and Destination Truth cast, Dustin has traveled the world over looking for answers and expanding his understanding of the unseen realm. Throughout the year he travels as an invited guest lecturer at the largest paranormal and spiritual conferences and conventions in the country and around the world. He has been interviewed by television's Anderson Cooper, and has done radio shows and podcasts all around the globe. He has written two books based upon his findings and his unique approach to the paranormal. In addition to conducting his paranormal research, Dustin also is highly regarded for his work as a motivational speaker, suicide awareness advocate, and Christian lecturer.   Dustin Pari Offical Website