Necronomicast

Steve Shippy, the host and lead paranormal investigator from “Haunting in the Heartland” on the Travel Channel is our guest for this episode of The Necronomicast!   From his home base in Saginaw, Michigan, Steve has spent a lifetime researching and investigating the paranormal.  His expertise and experience makes for a compelling listen.  We explore the topics of hauntings, ghosts, poltergeists, demons, and…Tiger King?  With Episode 180 of The Necronomicast, we are going to take a 180 degree turn with the format of the show.  I hope you enjoy the one on one conversations with interesting people who look at the world around us with a different perspective.  The horror of Hollywood and the real life mysteries that inspire those nightmares on every episode on the NECRONOMICAST!

On this episode of The Necronomicast, the crew finds themselves quarantined in their respective home studios.  Four friends with a mutual love of horror films suddenly find themselves without a theater to go to or new movies to watch.  We attempt to make sense of today's news while comparing the headlines to movies like "Contagion" and "Outbreak"   So hunker down with us on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST! 

Tonight, we welcome back to the show New Orleans paranormal researcher, investigator, and reporter, DARK WATERS for a conversation about the developments of the Corona Virus.  DW has been on the forefront of reporting and investigating the outbreak long before it hit the mainstream media.  Together, we trace the steps of the virus, discuss the implications of its aftermath, and weigh in on how we can cope with the news that changes every day.   A discussion of COVID 19 unlike any you have heard before on this episode of The Necronomicast.

The Invisible Man has been lurking in the darkened imaginations of horror lovers ever since H.G.Wells unleashed his book upon the public in 1897.  Over the years, many filmmakers have contributed to the legend of one of horror's most unique villains.  On this episode, we review the brand new version starring Elisabeth Moss and compare it to the films of yesteryear.    Feel free to wrap yourself in a medical bandage, or just wander around in the nude as we creep around in the world of The Invisible Man on this installment of The Necronomicast!  

We are happy to once again welcome Jaime Nestroyl, of Midwest Paranormal History Tours to the show to discuss the upcoming 3rd Annual Omaha Haunticon Paranormal Convention!  In two short years, Haunticon Omaha has become the premier event of its kind in the Midwest.  Held in the historic and majestic Sokol Auditorium, the Omaha Haunticon will feature the best in keynote speakers, paranormal themed vendors, instructional investigative workshops, and live music.  If ghosts, UFO’s, cryptozoology, mysticism, and all things supernatural are your thing, drop what you are doing and listen intently to this episode of The Necronomicast! www.haunticonomaha.com www.mphtours.com

On this episode of The Necronomicast, we will fatten you up with an unholy feast of knowledge about the brand new feature film, “Gretel and Hansel”.   The latest from director Oz Perkins is a new adaptation of the famous Grimm fairy tale that has been haunting the imaginations of children for centuries.  Later on, Wayne and Laurie feature the documentary “Hail Satan?” in our “Stream in the Dark” segment.   So, leave a trail of breadcrumbs to find your way back to sanity as you listen to this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!

Happy New Year!  There are many times on The Necronomicast where the crew is in total agreement about a motion picture.   This is not one of those times!  For our first show of 2020, the Necronomicast Crew take a stab at dissecting the box office smash “Knives Out”.  Although it’s not a horror movie, the modern take on the whodunit murder mystery was impossible to ignore.   The knives are definitely out on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!  

With this episode of The Necronomicast, we go way beyond the horror of Hollywood to explore the fantastic world of the unexplained with accomplished author and professor, Jason Offutt.   In addition to covering many of the real life monsters of North America and detailing the eyewitness accounts of these beasts, we also chat about the existence of ghosts and extra-terrestrial beings.   After being a guest on numerous radio programs and podcasts around the world, including Coast to Coast AM, we are excited to chat with him and bring these tales and legends to our listeners.    The real (?) monsters that inspire our darkest imaginations brought to you on this episode of The Necronomicast with guest, Jason Offutt! www.jasonoffutt.com  

We’ve waited nearly 40 years for a sequel to the Stanley Kubrick masterpiece “The Shining”.   Well, the wait is over as Director Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep” descends into theaters across the planet like a blustery Colorado snowstorm.   So settle in by a cozy fire and relax as the Necronomicast crew leads you on a cross country journey back to the infamous Overlook Hotel.  All work and no play makes the Necronomicast a dull show!

Happy Halloween!!! Welcome to the conclusion of our October 2019 "Spooktacular"!   On this episode, the Necronomicast crew reviews and chats about the new film "Zombieland 2".     You'll also get an unnecessary history lesson about Omaha along with a very necessary tribute to the late, great friend of the show, Sig Haig.  We hope you all have enjoyed our October shows as we programmed something for everyone with our blast of episodes.  So....nut up and shut up as we take a trip to Zombieland on THE NECRONOMICAST!

Halloween season is here!   Doug and Brian use that as an excuse to escape the Crematorium and leave town for a bit.  We head down the road to Sidney, Iowa, home to the fabulous “Sinister Sidney”, the premier outdoor haunted attraction in Iowa!   On the way, we discuss our reaction to “JOKER”.  Once there, we interview the man behind the haunt, Rev. Michael, the Grave Digger (@20:30).  After going through the haunt, we discuss our reaction to the experience on the way back home (@26:00).  Stay tuned after the credits for some bizarre stories we share about working at various hotels in Nebraska and Iowa (@32:40)!  ROAD TRIP on this episode of The Necronomicast!!!!  Sinistersidney.com (Thanks to Scott Gaeta at Music Factory Productions for technical assistance with this episode)

This time, Wayne, Laurie, and Maggie give their reactions to the first season of Marianne. This French subtitled film offered some amazing frights and an interesting story that kept us hiding our eyes! Find it on Netflix and let us know what you think. 

  Director/producer Rob Caprilozzi joins Brian and Doug for a firsthand behind the scenes discussion of his brand new documentary “Halloween in a Box”.   It is a wonderful look back at the Halloween costume companies Ben Cooper, Collegeville, and Halco. These costume companies were a Halloween institution dating back to the 1930s. But in 1982, at the height of their popularity, the first case of domestic terrorism shook the U.S. in the form of the Chicago Tylenol murders and threatened to cancel Halloween forever. In an effort to save the holiday, the costume giants, although rivals in business, were forced to come together and unify or trick-or-treating would become extinct. “Halloween in a Box” centers around the history and evolution of these Halloween costumes and explores the companies that brought dressing up on All Hallows Eve to the masses. “Halloween in a Box” is available to stream on Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube Movies. For more information www.horrornewsnetwork.com  

On this episode of the Necronomicast, we are joined by paranormal researcher, author, lecturer, and filmmaker Josh Heard.   Josh is also the co-owner, caretaker, and historian of the Malvern Manor.  Located in Malvern, Iowa, the Manor is known as a paranormal researcher's goldmine.  Josh will tell us about himself and the rich history of one of the most haunted locations in the heartland.  Sit back and relax as we explore things that go bump in the night with Josh Heard on the Necronomicast. www.joshheard.net

Back from the proverbial podcast grave with no signs of fade...The Necronomicast returns!   Thanks for tuning in with us once again for some horror commentary and fun with your favorite hosts broadcasting from the haunted heartland!  Things are in full swing in the crematorium as we celebrate the return of Doug as a full time host.   For this episode we chat about the latest Stephen King adaptation "It: Chapter 2".  Since 2011, The Necronomicast is here to stay!

Welcome back to this new episode of The Necronomicast!   We know it's been awhile, and we apologize for the delay.   We catch up with Wayne, Laurie, Brian, and Zip on this episode to find out just where in the hell your favorite horror podcast has been all these months.  We rundown what we've been watching lately and talk about the goings-on in the  world of creepy cinema!  With a renewed pledge to bring you what you want and deserve, we invite you to venture down into the crematorium once again and listen to this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!

We are back from a little summer break with a fresh episode of The Necronomicast.  With a wink and a nod to the flick “Independence Day” we welcome back to the program “The King of Internet Horror” Dark Waters to discuss UFOs and Extra Terrestrial phenomenon.   Well, that’s what we set out to talk about.  The late night discussion soon touched on government conspiracies, hollow Earth theories, time travel, Nazi occult rituals, black mirrors, Aleister Crowley, Project Paperclip, the Majestic 12, cross-dimensional entities,  and demons impersonating aliens.  When we say we cover the "Horror of Hollywood....and Beyond!".... This qualifies as BEYOND! Joined in studio by friend of the show, Robert Sandlewood, an expert on all things unworldly, we take the plunge into the world of Dark Waters….on The Necronomicast! IamDarkWaters.com

Shhhh!  Listen up!  On this episode of The Necronomicast, the group explores the worldwide smash hit “A Quiet Place”.   With a modest 17 million dollar budget, this frightening flick has scared up over 200 million dollars worldwide in just a few weeks and doesn’t show signs of slowing down yet!  Our spoiler filled review explores the refreshing take on horror from John Krasinski.  Later, Wayne gives a spirited review of a truly horrible horror movie “Sssssss”, Laurie tells us what’s she’s been reading, and we conclude with a chat about the passing of broadcast legend, Art Bell.  “A Quiet Place” on this episode of The Necronomicast!

The Legend of Bigfoot has been around for centuries, but it really came to national attention in the United States with the extraordinary footage collected by Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin.  On October 20th, 1967, Patterson and Gimlin filmed the most scrutinized piece of crypto-zoological evidence in modern history.   No one, not scientists, Hollywood filmmakers, or anyone else has been able to prove that this is a fake or hoax.  So now, 50 plus years later...are we looking at real, concrete evidence that Bigfoot exists?  We talk to none other than Bob Gimlin himself.  At 86 years old, Bob recounts his life before and after that incredible day.  He shares his insight about Sasquatch, the connection it has with Native American people, and speculates what happened to the "being" that they filmed that day.  BOB GIMLIN  on The Necronomicast!

<p>Critics and fans alike are applauding "The Ritual", the feature length directorial debut of filmmaker David Brucker.  Long time listeners of The Necronomicast will remember our first conversation with David back on Episode 126, where we discussed his evolution as a director and the release of his movie "Southbound".   This conversation jumps right into the woods of Romania, to discuss how "The Ritual" went from bestselling novel by Adam Nevill into the Netflix original movie that is leaving viewers breathless.  This spoiler filled conversation leaves no stone unturned as David tells how they created the fantastic effects, braved the harsh elements, and avoided encounters with bears.  Film director David Bruckner is our guest on this episode of THE NECRONOMICAST!</p>