Dark Finds Podcast

Welcome to The Dark Finds Podcast, hosted by thriller writer, psychology fanatic, and creator of the Dark Finds Instagram page, Gary Colton. Each episode explores real stories and experiences from an eclectic range of guests, delving into their unique journeys, successes, struggles and subject matter expertise. The podcast is underpinned by a deep curiosity of understanding human behaviour in all its forms.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

#13 - John Crotty - Spike Island, West Cork Pirates, Irish History, & Republican Escapees

On this week’s episode, we have author John Crotty who has recently published his book all about Ireland’s Alcatraz‘, Spike Island in Cork. A frequent traveller, John has explored over 60 countries and visited many of the world's wonders. He also served as CEO for six years at ‘Spike Island. We get through a lot in this episode from early Irish settlers, Spike Island’s rich and storied history, the monks that inhabited the island, the booming piracy antics around west Cork,  the Vikings, the Irish famine, republicans, rioters, Fenians, gangsters, captains and convicts. This is one for all you history buffs, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others. John's Website - http://johncrottyauthor.com/John's book 'Spike Island' - https://www.easons.com/spike-island-john-crotty-9781785374883John's X account - https://x.com/itsjohncrottyDark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bwDark Finds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@darkfindspageDark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1Support the podcast here - https://www.patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
01:05:42

#12 - Kail Baxley - Making Music, Golden Gloves, DMT, Travelling & More

On this week’s episode we have singer / songwriter Kail Baxley. We go deep on this one; His outlaw parents, impoverished youth, the golden glove medals, gunshot wounds, making music, DMT, and so much more. This is a fascinating episode, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others. Kail has lived an almost filimic life; full of highs and lows, strange characters and, finally, redemption. When he was a child his father ran out on him and his mother went to prison. He was raised by his grandfather. He came to know James Brown as a child as Brown was incarcerated in the same prison as his mother. They used to sing in the prison church. He learned guitar from a Haitian refugee in his hometown. He was a golden glove boxer who missed out on the Olympics due to a brush with the law. Both his parents died from drug overdoses and he made money digging graves at the local cemetery. He headed to LA with nothing but the shirt on his back and his guitar, living in an RV for two years whilst saving to record his first record. That record, ‘Heat Stroke / The  Wind and The War’ was nominated for album of the year by NPR.Kail's IG - https://www.instagram.com/kail_baxley/Kail's Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fV14PAU0MWFaj0Kt8MDWx?si=OcGbHJS9SF6O8OGzcF3OBwDark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bwDark Finds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@darkfindspageDark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1Support the podcast here - https://www.patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-22
01:35:11

#11 - Toria Hot & Cold Crime - Writing to Serial Killers, BTK, Rodney Alcala, Delphi Murders

On toady’s episode we have true crime writer Toria from the Hot and Cold Crime account. As a former 911 dispatcher and private investigator, Toria brings a technical perspective on crime. Her first book, "More Than Just a Pretty Face", provides in depth look into the depravity of Rodney Alcala, and the victims he left behind.Toria penned letters to five serial killers, and on this episode, we go through her letter corospondence with BTK, we go into the Rodney Alcala case, discuss the Delphi murders, and so much more. This is an eye opening episode, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others. Toria's IG account - https://www.instagram.com/hotandcoldcrimeToria's book - https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Just-Pretty-Face-ebook/dp/B08D13CCT2?ref_=ast_author_mpbDark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bwDark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-14
01:23:57

#10 - KevinJBeatz & Alan Kay - Addiction, Prison, Making Music, and Taking Risks

On toady’s episode we have rappers KevinJBeatz’s and Alan Kay. Kevin’s style of music blends elements of cloud rap, emo rap, and trap music, while Alan’s style brings raw, relatable lyrics and melodic vocals. We get through a lot in this episode, from dropping out of school at seventeen, to Xanax addiction, spending time in prison, making music, taking risks, and finding creative inspiration through pain.Alan Kay's IG - https://www.instagram.com/theonly.alankayKevinJBeatz IG - https://www.instagram.com/kevinjbeatzAlan's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KARNYQZORDXiXRfwZ2yaCKevin's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/40iB6Q7G2XujthlMUfFDnlDark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Dark Finds Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bwDark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G9HA22S7IUXH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jWppV6gOilTHk6itSI62xEZM7JDxuHpsFX7nniLg2hNrNGA3GCBKyKB4IVXnxblY40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6i-UqhKn5I-ATRqpyYYaAoxfDueFrXJVfbOuwjwNktHDdETVSRbrfNcAeDkr_ecl_J2ScOGreBMkOd3JJVlo64xwLM4ZRzLt-y_Yo74kBHm24spAFtRbWjCLwwhZ0L9w2D0NsorIkOc45Gpv8_7ioPE.MHBrgD9sxfSSwH4JCf5kBU4GDL32_1YWqKOrLXGOxWg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dark+Finds+book&qid=1715244127&sprefix=dark+finds+book%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-09
59:39

#09 - Kevin Shulman - Directing Movies, Charles Manson, Working With Rappers, Hollywood & More

On toady’s episode we have award winning Director, Writer and Producer Kevin Shulman. Kevin signed to Raging Nation as a music video Director at age 21, and has gone on to direct over 100 music videos. He has worked with such artists as Jason Derulo, The Game, Omarion, Billy Morrison and many more. He directed the short film Paddys in the boot, which has won awards at Boston and London International Film Festival and was shortlisted for the 2015 Academy Awards. Kevin was also a producer on Charlie Says, a movie about Charles Manson and the Manson girls. I really enjoyed chatting to Kevin, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others. Your actions is what will help it grow.Kevin's IMBD - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2035215/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Kevin's IG - https://www.instagram.com/kevshulman/?hl=enThe Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32IWLIEEN8XIL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jWppV6gOilTHk6itSI62xFyZofDLqZaAGrV8IKerjvZohGZjUd3KvPxsgUkBJ78z8XEGyPZeP52JjjdOIMtbLEN0mYRhEMRPNabOeldbbsloU1KoDPhHtIh6F_L6x0-pYumWLWcH7HTmb2aOaEaEYpEu28omqTEkp918T8eht9xT4YXOtQ5rZv83t-EaPFx_RjtcYp-L2ChbpHanxrSYe74KTjKVc1Q5UimOL-Uy29U.8aZCNrUTp2x5nwv61oqsXycYbZQwBLRuW28Q-hEWmfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1713961123&sprefix=%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1Dark Finds YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bwPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-02
58:17

#08 - Descent Into Darkness - Nazi Guards, Serial Killers & Psychopaths

On toady’s episode we have YouTuber Descent Into Darkness. DID has one of my favourite channels on YouTube where he dives into some of the most horrific events throughout history, focussing serial killers, catastrophic events and the Nazi deathcamps. He has a fascinating depth of history knowledge, and We talk through some of the worst Nazi guards, delve into their crimes, explore the cases of Dennis Nielsen, Jeffery Dahmer, and so much. This is a psychopath power hour.Descent Into Darkness YT - https://www.youtube.com/@DiD86Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membershipDark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1OGRH86UD8C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnwSkbnXkN0gbYp4qjuYe6XwQ4u6_0teHbxpQBWkKT2rxXkE4BuR_BWOF7t4rCFj40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6gn2cOiusFigS_WzIscpAU1IvlLmkp1sPquNwHisNjXSAzhgY1hofC7pZbTW_5ld20X-6UGWkPvcQG5TSw7yJfzXnuyHMnvPVvQKYWNoRKJSL5lsTQvpKj-xQnOIXxeSLvWf_qPk6xcA71x1ZTIXmW8.PdxAZHJwxZSzy9_R9P5TRbcJxvf8NoQqT-d6y5C9yGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1714378235&sprefix=%2Caps%2C782&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-29
01:24:57

#07 - Nick Aicardi - Afghan War, Marines, Rambo, Conspiracies

On toady’s episode we have war veteran and podcaster Nick Aicardi. Nick has a fascinating story, he signed up to the Marines after 9/11 and served in the Afghan war. We talk through his story and some of the people he met along the way. We go into current affairs, conspiracies, politics, and delve into the impact of war on mental health.Nick's Hard To Kill podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/hardtokillp0dHard To Kill Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Ab2FBsV5q6_fabi-3OUXwThe Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32IWLIEEN8XIL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jWppV6gOilTHk6itSI62xFyZofDLqZaAGrV8IKerjvZohGZjUd3KvPxsgUkBJ78z8XEGyPZeP52JjjdOIMtbLEN0mYRhEMRPNabOeldbbsloU1KoDPhHtIh6F_L6x0-pYumWLWcH7HTmb2aOaEaEYpEu28omqTEkp918T8eht9xT4YXOtQ5rZv83t-EaPFx_RjtcYp-L2ChbpHanxrSYe74KTjKVc1Q5UimOL-Uy29U.8aZCNrUTp2x5nwv61oqsXycYbZQwBLRuW28Q-hEWmfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1713961123&sprefix=%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1Dark Finds YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bwHelp keep the content going - patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-24
01:24:04

#06 - Matty Boy and Mac Mase - Making Music, Gang life, Crime and Creativity

On toady’s episode, we have Contra Costa County, California rapper Matty Boy and his cousin, podcaster and rapper, Mac Mace. As a young kid, Matty was exposed to criminality by his parents, and ended up doing time in federal prison. We get into it all today, growing up in California, their Irish heritage, gang life, creating music and so much more. Links belowMatty Boy - https://www.instagram.com/mattyboy1417/Mac Mase - https://www.instagram.com/macmase900/Dark Finds Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-19
01:36:02

#5 Dark Finds Podcast with Anrijs Straume - Tattoos, Dark Trash Realism, Aliens, And Horror

Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast. On toady’s episode we have tattoo artist Anrijs Straume.Anrijs' style is dark trash realism, and I have to say it’s one of my favourite styles. I’ve linked his Instagram in the description so you can check out some of his work. He has a really interesting story, moving from Latvia to the UK in his early 20s. We dive into horror movies, his motivation, aliens, music, advercity, and so much more.Anrijs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anrijsstraume/Dark Finds - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/Dark Finds Book - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindsbook/#TattooPodcast, #Horror #Thriller #Aliens #UFO #alien #InkArtists #TattooTalk #TattooDesigns#TattooCulture #InkMaster #TattooTips#TattooStories #TattooArt #TattooLife #BodyArt#TattooTechniques #TattooIdeas #TattooLovers #TattooInspiration#Tattoo #Tattooart #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-16
39:39

#04 Dark Finds Podcast with Yann Oliveira - MMA, Adversity, and Finding Success in Life

Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast. On toady’s episode we have MMA fighter Yann Oliveira. Yann is not only the Combat FC Welterweight champion, but he also runs a successful construction company. I found his story so inspiring. He left Brazil as a teenager and landed in the US. He faced adversity and set back, but he came out swinging like a fighter would. Honestly, I love these types of stories, and talking to people who have that killer, do or die mentality. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did.Yann's IG: https://www.instagram.com/yannyoliveira/Dark Finds IG: https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/Dark Finds Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspo...Help keep coffee in my cup: patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast#MMAJourney #FighterComeback #OvercomingAdversity #MMASuccessStories #FighterResilience #MartialArtsInspiration #MMAFighterLife #CombatSportsTriumph #AthleteMotivation #MMATraining Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-11
01:32:34

#03 - Professor Philip Hyland - Psychopaths, PTSD, Psychology & More

On today's episode, we have Professor Philip Hyland of Maynooth University in Ireland. Phil is a prolific psychology researcher, with over 340 publications and over 12,000 citations. His main area of research is on psychological response to traumatic life events and disorders associated with stress. In this episode we discuss psychopathy, PTSD, personality traits, evolutionary psychology, mental health, and so much more. Phil is a bastion of knowledge and brings a very well-educated and unique perspective to the field of psychology.Link to Phil's Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Philip-Hyland DarkFinds IG page: https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/ #psychopaths #psychology #podcast #research #criminalpsychology #mentalhealth #irishpodcast #irish #university #evolutionarypsychology #DarkFinds #Sociopaths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-08
01:31:01

#02 - Ellis Shepherd - from prison to fighting in BKFC, inside the mind of a fighter

On toady’s episode, we have Ellis Shepherd, a rising star in the world of bare knuckle boxing. Ellis has a very interesting journey. He started boxing at 13, but as he got older, he found himself with the wrong crowd and was sent to prison. He was eventually acquitted of all charges, and free again, he ventured into bareknuckle boxing. He’s the youngest pro Bare knuckle fighter in the UK, and is signed with bareknuckle FC (BKFC). On Saturday April 6th he will fight Gary Fox for the featherweight UK title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-04
36:57

#01 - Nules from Ireland Crimes and Mysteries

On this episode, I sit down with Nules from the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries podcast. We delve into some of Ireland's cold cases, share theories on what might of happened, discuss Ireland's vanishing triangle, the Beast of Baltinglass, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-02
01:03:13

Dark Finds Podcast trailer

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-29
01:07

Recommend Channels