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In this 31 Days of Horror-themed episode of the podcast, J.W. Ocker returns to talk about his new book Chasing the Headless Horseman: The History, Hijinks, and Halloweens of the Real Sleepy Hollow. Join us as we chat about all things Sleepy Hollow and even dip into some of his favorite Halloween specials.J.W. Ocker is a nationally bestselling, Edgar-winning author of macabre travelogues, spooky kid’s books, and horror novels. His books include A Season with the Witch, Twelve Nights at Rotter House, The Black Slide, and The United States of Cryptids. Ocker lives in New Hampshire. Visit him at oddthingsiveseen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andy Burns talks with Warren Haynes, a longtime member of the Allman Brothers Band, a founding member of Gov't Mule, and a frequent collaborator and member of The Dead. The incredibly prolific Haynes is also a solo artist who recently released Dreams and Songs: A Symphonic Journey, recorded live in 2019 with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra. The album is a musical journey through Haynes's career, including the bands he's played with and covers he's become renowned for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're joined by Lee Kuhnle and Nathan Radke to discuss their new book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies. The book is an amazing deep dive into the world of conspiracies and is absolutely essential reading in this day and age.You can also check out Lee and Nathan's podcast HERE. From the publisher: Conspiratorial thinking, mis- and disinformation, and anti-intellectualism are at dangerous levels. With traditional media on the way out, social media algorithms siloing users into personal echo chambers, and generative AI muddying the waters, it’s getting harder and harder to tell news from nonsense. Our ability to think critically about the world around us is being undermined by these forces and many others, which are being used to sow confusion, disrupt democracy, damage the environment, and degrade social well-being.With clear-eyed reasoning and examples that are equal parts fascinating and shocking, Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies offers sociological, historical, philosophical, and literary perspectives on conspiracy theories, allowing us to cut through the fog of misinformation. This guide to critical thinking helps us recognize when, how, and why a piece of dubious media is able to shape our worldview or secure our support, ultimately showing us how to critically approach the deluge of questionable claims we encounter every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andy Burns talks to Jimmy Rip, guitarist for The Tom Verlaine Band and Television, about TMOTV - The Music of Tom Verlaine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, discover the legacy of The Monkees with Andrew Sandoval, as he shares insights on music, publishing, and more in his exclusive chat with Andy Burns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.