EP#120: Words from the Weed Wizard - An Interview with Chris Bennett

Join Justin, Daniel and David as they chat with author and researcher Chris Bennett about Aleister Crowley, monster movies, the hermetic brotherhood of Luxor, and his book Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult!

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EP#257: Ballad of a Wet Bandit - An Interview with Daniel Stern
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EP#257: Ballad of a Wet Bandit - An Interview with Daniel Stern
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Join Justin as he chats with actor, author, and sculptor Daniel Stern about ghost towns, C.H.U.D. the musical, Marv, his new book Home and Alone, and more!

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EP#256: Warden of the Weird - An Interview with Jonathan Maberry
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EP#256: Warden of the Weird - An Interview with Jonathan Maberry
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Join Justin as he chats with New York Times bestseller, Bram Stoker award winner, and editor of Weird Tales Magazine Jonathan Maberry about curating Weird Tales, the myth of writer’s block, Conan, classic horror films, and more!

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EP#255: Death of an Endless Summer - An Interview with Tyler Lyle
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EP#255: Death of an Endless Summer - An Interview with Tyler Lyle
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Join Justin as he chats with singer and songwriter Tyler Lyle about his childhood in the deep south, shedding religion for philosophy, the birth of The Midnight, nostalgia as a double-edged sword, an upcoming graphic novel from the band, new music, and more!

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EP#254: Return to Melniboné - An Interview with Michael Moorcock
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EP#254: Return to Melniboné - An Interview with Michael Moorcock
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Join Justin and special guest co-host Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born and Briton Rites as they chat with legendary writer Michael Moorcock about drunken nights with Fritz Leiber, Karl Edward Wagner, the sorcery of Elric, Blue Oyster Cult, and more!

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EP#253: Tales from the Ultra Zone - An Interview with Steve Vai
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EP#253: Tales from the Ultra Zone - An Interview with Steve Vai
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Join Justin as he chats with iconic guitarist and songwriter Steve Vai about developing creativity on the fret board, meditation, his relationship with Devin Townsend, horror movies, and more!

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EP#252: Conquering the Canvas - An Interview with Julie Bell
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EP#252: Conquering the Canvas - An Interview with Julie Bell
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Join Justin as he chats with artist, illustrator and bodybuilder Julie Bell about witches, painting freely, fitness, Boris Vallejo, overcoming challenges on the canvas, and more!

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EP#251: Pits of Wings and Other Dark Things - An Interview with Ramsey Campbell
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EP#251: Pits of Wings and Other Dark Things - An Interview with Ramsey Campbell
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Join Justin and special guest co-host Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born and Briton Rites as they chat with legendary author Ramsey Campbell about classical music, horror films, Clark Ashton Smith, H.P Lovecraft, writing fiction that drips with dread, and more!

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EP#250: Maestro of the Macabre - An Interivew with Claudio Simonetti
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EP#250: Maestro of the Macabre - An Interivew with Claudio Simonetti
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Join Justin as he chats with legendary film composer and musician Claudio Simonetti about Demons, Dario Argento, Italian horror, Goblin, and more!

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EP#249: The Horror from Hull House - An Interview with Linnea Quigley
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EP#249: The Horror from Hull House - An Interview with Linnea Quigley
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Linnea Quigley about Night of the Demons, dancing in graveyards, pets, Charles Band, Lloyd Kaufman, and more!

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EP#248: Reigning by Fire - An Interview with John Bush
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EP#248: Reigning by Fire - An Interview with John Bush
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Join Justin as he chats with musician John Bush of Armored Saint about Hellraiser III, managing musical input amongst band members, tough tours, Anthrax, and more!

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EP#247: A Place Among the Dead - An Interview with Juliet Landau
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EP#247: A Place Among the Dead - An Interview with Juliet Landau
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Juliet Landau about cultivating her childhood creativity, her directorial debut A PLACE AMONG THE DEAD, Drusilla, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and more!

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EP#246: Princess of Bel-Air - An Interview with Karyn Parsons
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EP#246: Princess of Bel-Air - An Interview with Karyn Parsons
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Karyn Parsons about making her film debut in a horror movie, Michael Jackson vs Prince, the influence of James Avery on and off set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, her journey as an author, and more!

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EP#245: Eternal Days and Forever Knights - An Interview with Geraint Wyn Davies
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EP#245: Eternal Days and Forever Knights - An Interview with Geraint Wyn Davies
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Geraint Wyn Davies about religion, improv, having fun on the stage, his memories filming Forever Knight, and more!

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EP#244: An Age Undreamed Of - A Sword and Sorcery Discussion
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EP#244: An Age Undreamed Of - A Sword and Sorcery Discussion
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In this round table discussion, Justin is joined by Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born, Jason Tarpey of Eternal Champion, and Deathmaster of Doomsword to discuss their personal history with Sword and Sorcery, Richard Tierney’s Simon of Gitta series, Poul Anderson’s The Broken Sword, underrated gems within the genre, new projects from their respective bands, and more!

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EP#243: Run for Your Lives - An Interview with Bruce Dickinson
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EP#243: Run for Your Lives - An Interview with Bruce Dickinson
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Join Justin as he chats with legendary vocalist Bruce Dickinson about growing up on the pulps, Hammer horror films, writing fiction, psychedelic experiences, and more!

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EP#242: The Power of the Glow - An Interview with Taimak
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EP#242: The Power of the Glow - An Interview with Taimak
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Join Justin as he chats with actor and martial artist Taimak about Kung Fu flicks, becoming Bruce Leroy, Julius Carry, mental training, and spiritual experiences.

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EP#241: Lord of the Lightning League - An Interview with Darrin Baker
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EP#241: Lord of the Lightning League - An Interview with Darrin Baker
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Darrin Baker about Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, method acting, booth work, Broadway, superstition, and more!

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EP#240: Plague of Powerplants - An Interview with Thor Hall
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EP#240: Plague of Powerplants - An Interview with Thor Hall
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Join Justin as he chats with game developer, CEO of Pirate Software, and hacker Jason “Thor” Hall about internet security, classic games, Coast to Coast AM, Heartbound, and more!

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EP#239: Detectives After Dark - An Interview with John Kapelos
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EP#239: Detectives After Dark - An Interview with John Kapelos
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Join Justin as he chats with actor John Kapelos about his days on the stage, his nights filming Forever Knight, getting in the zone as a performer, and more!

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EP#238: Champion of Light - An Interview with Ilkka Villi
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EP#238: Champion of Light - An Interview with Ilkka Villi
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Ilkka VIlli about the evolution of Alan Wake, performing Herald of Darkness live, method acting, motion capture, Remedy Entertainment, and more!

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EP#237: Horror in the House of Hope - An Interview with Andrew Wincott
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EP#237: Horror in the House of Hope - An Interview with Andrew Wincott
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Andrew Wincott about being heckled on stage, hammer horror films, playing a devil, singing his own theme song as Raphael, and more!

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EP#236: The Diary of Detective Popcorn - An Interview with Henry Zebrowski
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EP#236: The Diary of Detective Popcorn - An Interview with Henry Zebrowski
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Join Justin, Nick, and Angelique as they chat with comedian, actor and co-host of The Last Podcast on the Left Henry Zebrowski about cryptids, chaos magic, Scientology, horror movies, psychedelic experiences, and more!

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EP#235: Revenge of the Video Game Nerd - An Interview with James Rolfe
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EP#235: Revenge of the Video Game Nerd - An Interview with James Rolfe
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Join Justin and Nick as they chat with filmmaker and YouTuber James Rolfe about the Jersey Devil, bad games, Troma films, Gilbert Gottfried, the birth of The Nerd, and more!

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EP#234: On the Phantoms of Midnight- An Interview with Dean Koontz
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EP#234: On the Phantoms of Midnight- An Interview with Dean Koontz
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Join Justin and Angelique as they chat with legendary author Dean Koontz about the pitfalls of publishing, pets, balancing writing as a passion and profession, the best and worst adaptions of his work, and more!

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EP#233: Dealings in Devilry - An Interview with Tamaryn Payne
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EP#233: Dealings in Devilry - An Interview with Tamaryn Payne
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Tamaryn Payne about method acting, Mizora, voice acting versus motion capture, theater, and more!

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EP#232: Song of the Astral Sea - An Interview with Devora Wilde
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EP#232: Song of the Astral Sea - An Interview with Devora Wilde
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Devora Wilde about cats, acting on the stage, the Titanic, becoming a Githyanki warrior, Baldur’s Gate 3, and more!

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EP#231: Confessions of a Dream Warrior - An Interview with Don Dokken
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EP#231: Confessions of a Dream Warrior - An Interview with Don Dokken
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Join Justin as he chats with musician Don Dokken about A Nightmare on Elm Street III, his new album, life on the road, Robert Englund, and more!

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EP#230: Life on the Other Side - An Interview with Mick Mars
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EP#230: Life on the Other Side - An Interview with Mick Mars
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Join Justin as he chats with musician Mick Mars about classic horror, creating your own sound as a guitar player, the supernatural, new music, Motley Crue, and more!

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EP#229: Scourge of Avernus - An Interview with Samantha Béart
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EP#229: Scourge of Avernus - An Interview with Samantha Béart
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Samantha Béart about Hellraiser, fast times at acting school, bringing Karlach to life, motion capture, radio dramas, and more!

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EP#228: Comfy Couches and Haunted Houses - An Interview with Alyson Court and Z.M. Thomas
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EP#228: Comfy Couches and Haunted Houses - An Interview with Alyson Court and Z.M. Thomas
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Join Justin as he chats with actor Alyson Court and writer Z.M Thomas about childhood horrors, creepy comics, the comfy couch, independent publishing, and more!

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