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Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal

A weekly podcast where each episode features insightful interviews with a diverse array of guests, all eager to share their remarkable experiences and perspectives. From the profound challenges of battling cancer, musicians and their music, to the mysteries of spirituality, the enigmatic realm of cryptids, and the boundless possibilities of UFO encounters, this podcast spans the full spectrum of the wild, the weird, and the sometimes normal of societal interests.

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01:18:32

E72 - Renee Pliskin - Wheel of Fortune Winner

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/09/27

On this episode I'm joined by Wheel of Fortune champion Renee Pliskin. Renee has been a lifelong WOF fan (who amongst us isn't?), and made it her goal to get on the show. After 10 years of trying, she achieved her goal and went on to win the whole thing! Renee gives us insight to the application process, trying out, getting selected, and behind the scenes secrets. It's a fun episode and I'm glad Renee drug me out of retirement to have this conversation. I knew I couldn't quit the podcast game for

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02:19:35

E71 Joe Fadule - This Is The End

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/07/26

This is the end, beautiful friend This is the end, my only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of everything that stands, the end No safety or surprise, the end I'll never look into your eyes, again This is the end, my only friend, the end It hurts to set you free But you'll never follow me The end of laughter and soft lies The end of nights we tried to die This is the end Last episode! I think. Keep subscribed to the pod because you never know when an emergency episode will show up

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01:50:42

E70 RM Almonte - Manifestation & Visualization

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2024/07/19

On this episode sci-fi author R.M. Almonte joins for his second visit. I always enjoy conversations with Ramon as he has a unique insight and steadfast determination to follow the truth. We discuss manifestation, visualizing, self imposed glass ceilings, the astral realm, ancient knowledge, and dabble in the UFO world. A great conversation with a good dude. Give R.M. a follow and let him know you heard him on Wild & Weird. Enjoy the show!R.M.'s Socials:https://www.rmalmonte.com/Music provided by

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00:32:43

E69 Nicole Ridlen - Cumberland Caverns - 27 Miles of...

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2024/07/12

On this episode I'm joined by Nicole Ridlen, the general manager of Cumberland Caves in McMinnville, TN. Cumberland Caves is over 27 miles of underground pathways, parts of the cave are over 600 feet underground, and there's even an opportunity to spend the night in the cave! There are numerous hiking adventures you can take that has something for every skill level. Nicole entertained some of my more wild and weird questions, and while she denied her cave hid long lost pirate or Confederate

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01:30:22

E68 Vinny Marone - UFOs & Conspiracy Theories

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2024/07/05

On this episode Vinny Marone from NJ punk band, Jersey Calling comes back to get weird. No topic is off limits! We discuss UFOs, the law of karma, hidden history, and government lies. Is there a New World Order, what's the truth with the Egyptian pyramids, what does NASA really know, and why is there a storefront buried in Old City Philadelphia? An awesome conversation with an open minded thinker. Catch Vinny on the road this summer and help storm the stage at the MMRBQ in September. When you do see

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00:39:29

E67 Jason Didner - NJ Musician

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2024/06/28

On this episode I'm joined by Jersey rocker, Jason Didner. Jason's most recent album Digital Carnival is available to listen to everywhere. Jason discusses his new album, his musical influences, and if Central Jersey is a real place. We cover all of that and more! Give Jason a follow and let him know you heard him on Wild & Weird. Enjoy the show!Jason's Socials:https://jasondidner.com/Music provided by Brett Hagen & Alex MarlysStay up to date with all things Wild, Weird & Sometimes

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00:38:31

E66 Franco Bonacci - Professional Poker Player

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/06/21

On this episode I'm joined by professional poker player, Franco Bonacci. Franco has won several WSOP rings and just recently added a bracelet to his collection. I'm fascinated how people make a career in non-traditional ways, and I get to ask Franco all the hard hitting questions. Why is Rounders the best poker movie of all time? How does one actually get good at poker? And most importantly, why do I suck at it? Franco's a great dude and I had an awesome time speaking with him. The one thing he does

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01:41:25

E65 Natasha Carlson - Seeing Ghosts and Predicting Death

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/06/14

On this episode I'm joined by Natasha Carlson from the Cryptids, Creeps and Conspiracy podcast. Natasha is a unique individual and she went into some of her wild experiences in life. Natasha has seen and interacted with ghosts and is able to receive premonitions. On numerous occasions she has predicted a pregnancy or death before it was even announced. What a crazy ability! Natasha also had a light system set up behind her during the interview that could be activated by ghosts and several times

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01:05:47

E64 John Maly - Author - The Future of A.I.

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/06/07

On this episode I'm joined by author John Maly. John wrote a fascinating book, Juris Ex Machina, that deals with the future of A.I. and the judicial system. People are fallible and machines are programmed to perform their functions mistake free, but what if they do commit an error? The premise of the book led us down a rabbit hole on the current state and future of A.I. John entertained my wildest questions and we discussed the benefits of artificial intelligence, the downfalls, how easily we could

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00:41:40

E63 Fran Metzmen - Author & Journalist - Exploring...

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/05/31

On this episode I'm joined by journalist and author Fran Metzman. Fran is the author of the Cha Cha Babes series and in their latest adventure they stumble into the world of sex trafficking. Fran decided to fictionalize this serious topic after doing research for an article she was writing years before. We discuss white collar crime, trafficking, see something say something, and why isn't anything ever done about these poor people trapped in a horrible life. A fascinating conversation with a

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01:44:54

E62 Paranoid American - Conspiracy & Occult Comic...

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2024/05/24

On this episode I'm joined by the Paranoid American. He's a conspiracy renaissance man. Want a song on the Clinton Body Count? Paranoid's got you. Want a limited-edition handmade Hunter Biden party pack? Paranoid's got you. Want a t-shirt with the 13 Illuminati bloodlines? Paranoid's got you. Don't forget his comic books with some of the best conspiracy minded podcasters in the biz...Tripoli and his fam, Gordo from Those Conspiracy Guys, Juan of Juan on Juan fame, Prime Time

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01:01:03

E61 NJ Punk Band - Jersey Calling

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2024/05/17

On this episode I'm joined by New Jersey's own punk rockers Jersey Calling. Josh, V, Randy, Sean, and Vinny sit down to discuss all things music. Jersey Calling started in the early 2000's, played for a few years, and was shelved until 2020. The crew came out roaring then. New music, albums, live shows, and, oh boy, let's talk about the live shows. Adjacent Festival with Blink 182, they played it. Atlantic City Beer Festival with Goldfinger, they played it. Next up is a sold-out Joey Ramone show at

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01:53:53

E60 Leslie & Stephen Shaw - Authors and UFO Experiencers

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2024/05/10

On this episode I'm joined by Leslie and Stephen Shaw, the authors of, Who They Are: And What They're Up To. Utilizing decades of research and study in ancient history, ufology, human evolution and even Tibetan Buddhism, they have woven together a fact-driven, eye-opening, and intriguing account of mankind’s true history and attempt to answer all of the most important questions about UFOs. We discuss UFO's, aliens, cattle mutilation, abductions, each personally witnessing a UFO, and Stephen

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01:33:19

E59 Justin from the Crytpids of the Corn Podcast -...

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/05/03

On this episode I’m joined by Justin from the Cryptids of the Corn podcast. This is one of my favorite discussions. We talk sky creatures! Not birds and pigeons or the occasional pterodactyl you’ll hear about flying above the Amazon. No, we’re talking gelatinous sky creatures that live high above. Sting rays, jelly fish, snakes, and octopus…octopuses…octopie? Justin has collected over 400 stories on these creatures and is in the process of writing a book. We also

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01:28:11

E58 Brian Clune - Author & Paranormal Investigator

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2024/04/26

On this episode I'm joined by author and paranormal investigator Brian Clune. He is the cofounder of Planet Paranormal Radio and Planet Paranormal Investigations. He has been involved with numerous TV shows, including Ghost Adventures, My Ghost Story, Dead Files, and Ghost Hunters. Our conversation covers Brian's volunteering on the USS Iowa and the ghosts he encounters on the ship. We also discuss his ghost hunting adventures and some of his findings. Give Brian a follow, check out his books, and

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01:42:18

E57 Brandon Wright from the Tinfoil Tales Podcast and...

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/04/19

On this episode I’m joined by Brandon Wright from the Tinfoil Tales podcast. Brandon and I discuss the podcast world for a bit and the dilemma of giving a guest a platform to discuss their personal experiences if there is a chance that experience is less supernatural and more a break from reality. We also cover Brandon’s own supernatural experience. Brandon and a former coworker came across a dog man in the middle of the road. Instead of continuing to drive on and wondering what they

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01:24:55

E56 Ben Landis - Independent DMT Researcher Trying to...

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2024/04/12

On this episode I’m joined by Ben Landis, an independent DMT researcher. Ben is trying to prove the nature of reality in the DMT realm by using scientific experiments. I find this topic fascinating. This is the 56th episode I've released and by far this is a Top 2 banger. I appreciate every guest I've ever had on, but Episode 2 with Brent "Canadian Earthquake Researcher" Dmitruk, who predicts earthquakes and keeps posting the receipts on Twitter and IG and now Ben have made me think on these

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00:49:13

E55 Measures - New Jersey Hardcore Band

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/04/05

On this episode I'm joined by the hardcore band Measures. Hailing from Florence, NJ the fellas discuss coming together and making a name in a competitive business. Trevor, Jonah, and Shane give insight into how they started playing music, writing songs, and booking shows. I personally know Shane, so I was busting his chops about not letting me into the band especially since I have an awesome death metal scream. Luckily for you, my mic had other ideas and cut the majority of the dying cat noise, so

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00:34:24

E54 Daniel Perez - Editor of the Bigfoot Times...

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/03/29

On this episode I'm joined by the editor of the Bigfoot Times newsletter, Daniel Perez. Daniel has been enthralled with the possibility of this famous cryptid ever since he was a young boy and saw the movie Legend of Boggy Creek. Daniel has the largest print collection of Bigfoot articles and on his website has an ever-evolving list of all books Bigfoot related. We discuss Daniel's squatchin' outings, the Patterson-Gimlin film, what type of evidence would be required to silence doubters, and why

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01:25:14

E53 Hunter Shea - Cryptid Horror Author and Huge Fan...

Wild, Weird & Sometimes Normal ·

2024/03/22

On this episode I'm joined by horror author Hunter Shea. Hunter has written numerous books, and several involve cryptids. He's a man that's well researched in the topic, but then will write a fictional book about the Montauk Monster invading Long Island and eating the Real Housewives. I had an amazing time discussing all things weird and covering some of our favorite cryptids. Hunter has a book about the Jersey Devil and came down to the Pine Barrens to do research. He left less convinced there was

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