Commendable Commotion

Feb 20 2025 26 ep. 53 mins 6
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Where the creative arts intersect with their sinister cousins- true crime and parapolitics.

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The Hunter S. Thompson Enigma (with Henry Vinson & Zach Glenn)

Feb 20 2025 60 mins  
A new side of renowned writer Hunter S. Thompson is presented here exclusively. We talk to Henry Vinson, convicted in 1990 for running a large “male escort service” in Washington D.C. For the first time, he describes his interactions with Thompson, & the late Gonzo journalist’s close friendship with disgraced lobbyist (& purported CIA asset) Craig J. Spence.Afterwards, we tal

The Dark Side of the Web (with Doc Inferno)

Jan 08 2025 68 mins  
Today I chat to Doc Inferno, a podcaster who explores true crime, Apocalypticism & the parapolitical. His podcast “Doom MentoMori” will be back up and running soon, so he explains what sort of fascinating stories you can expect on it. He also talks about how he became interested in this strange territory in the first place, and his appearances on Steven Snider's @TheFarmPodcast

The Years of Lead with Dr. Alexander Reid Ross

Dec 14 2024 66 mins  
Today I talk to Dr. Alexander Reid Ross from Portland State University. He writes and hosts the excellent Years of Lead Podcast, examining Italy’s turbulent Cold War years and the murky, covert forces in the background. We also discuss two filmmakers who have made interesting movies relating to Italy’s Years of Lead- Alan Francovitch and Pier Paolo Pasolini.The Years of Lead Po

'The Panic in Bethel Park' preview - Journalist Ken Silva's new info

Oct 20 2024 3 mins  
In this preview for my upcoming project, 'The Panic in Bethel Park', journalist Ken Silva relates a small but significant new detail he recently uncovered about the investigation into the July 13th 2024 assassination attempt of Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.Follow me for updates on this work-in-progress, and follow Ken Silva on X:https://x.com/JD_CashlessMusic: ‘Identity C

Mothman Festival 2024 - Matthew Tannam-Elgie Presents 'Mothman: The Film That Never Was'

Oct 10 2024 40 mins  
On September 21st, I gave a talk prior to the premiere of my new documentary ‘Mothman: The Film That Never Was’. The event took place at the 2024 Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The audience consisted mainly of festival attendees from elsewhere in the United States, several from West Virginia. There were also some locals present, and two actors from the film

The Mysterious Clack Mountain with Tom Byron

Sep 29 2024 71 mins  
With Halloween coming up, filmmaker Tom L. Byron talks to me about 'Clack Mountain', a mysterious landmark near his home in Morehead, Kentucky. Strange tales of devil worship have surrounded this place for years. You'll also hear the strange story of a local woman named Donna Markwell, who was murdered on the mountain in the 1980s, and the mysterious death of her killer, Alexander

Filming 'Mothman: The Film That Never Was' with Mark Lopez

Jun 24 2024 49 mins  
In anticipation of my upcoming documentary 'Mothman: The Film That Never Was', now's a good time to upload this chat between myself and Mark Lopez. Mark is a former West Virginia and Ohio resident who assisted me greatly in filming the Ohio Valley region for my documentary. Check out his YouTube channel below:Come One Come AllCheck out my recent interview on The Nick Bryant Podcast

Nick Bryant on his new Watergate book

May 09 2024 44 mins  
Journalist Nick Bryant, who published Jeffrey Epstein's contact book in 2015, talks to me about his new book 'The Truth About Watergate'.Make sure to follow @The Nick Bryant PodcastCheck out the trailer for my upcoming documentary 'Mothman: The Film That Never Was':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwIXOmvQPj8&t=6s This is a public episode. If you would like t

Film Strategies with William 'Wilky' Fain

Apr 01 2024 63 mins  
Tennessee-based filmmaker William 'Wilky' Fain joins me to give advice on all stages of film production, from prep to post.Check out Wilky's work below:https://www.facebook.com/williamfainproductionsFollow me on the socials for updates about my upcoming documentary 'Mothman: The Film That Never Was':https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085030901599https://

Studying the Macabre with Cian from Wide Atlantic Weird

Feb 04 2024 57 mins  
Today I talk to 'Cian', creator and host of the Wide Atlantic Weird podcast. It's a brilliant podcast where the facts behind creepy legends are examined to determine the veracity of said legends. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!Look out for my upcoming documentary, 'Mothman: The Film That Never Was'. Follow Commendabl