What do Victorian tea parties, buried skeletons under Philly sidewalks, and kosher cheesesteaks have in common? Public historian and founder of Offbeat Philly, Fayge, joins Jo to talk about the quirky, hidden, and jaw-dropping side of Philadelphia’s history. From guiding ghost-curious tourists past forgotten graves to designing historical adult coloring books (yes, really), this episode is a deep dive into the fun, freaky, and fascinating world of Offbeat Philly.

🎨 Learn how Fayge crafts tours that balance fact and flair, why graveyards are everywhere, and which Philly cheesesteak actually counts.

👟 Whether you're into dead presidents or vegan cheesesteaks, this one’s a walk through time—with laughs, drama, and sandwiches.

🔗 Find Fayge at OffbeatPhilly.com [http://offbeatphilly.com/] and the full pod at https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell

🧨 KEY MOMENTS:

 * 2:00 — What makes Offbeat Philly... offbeat?
 * 3:45 — Dead bodies under the sidewalks of Old City
 * 5:50 — The mystery of the missing container of bones
 * 10:00 — Arlington Cemetery’s hidden origin story
 * 14:00 — The most unusual tour request ever
 * 17:00 — The truth about Philly cheesesteaks (and sesame seed rolls?!)
 * 22:30 — “Phillies Forgotten Dead” tour breakdown
 * 30:00 — Why tour guides are really storytellers
 * 34:30 — Fayge’s dream: coloring books for history nerds
 * 36:20 — Where to find Offbeat Philly and get weird

Ghosts, Cheesesteaks & Forgotten Cemeteries: Offbeat Philly’s Wild Side with Fayge!

We're back and blazing! Jo and Amelie dive into 28 Years Later, the surprise sequel that mashes up VR porn, zombie absurdity, and British quarantine vibes—with a Teletubby cameo to boot. Is it a horror? A comedy? Or just a really expensive “save mommy” mission? Plus, we debate fast zombies vs. slow, get nostalgic about 90s cinema, dunk on 28 Weeks Later, and ask the real question: is streaming killing quality or are we just getting old?
🎧 Chaos reigns supreme on Streamin' Demons—listen in and get weird.
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“28 Years Later” Review: Teletubbies, Zombies & The End of Cinema?

In this week's episode Phil and I talk about the Roswell Incident and Area 51.

We discuss the Rendlesham forest Incident in the UK, as well as Alien Abduction, Aliens examining Dentures, War of the Worlds, Unidentified submersible Objects (USO’s) and much more

Philip Kinsella, Psychic Medium, UFO researcher and Author.  

In this week's fun episode we talk about 'Hashtag' Zombie Hickey, which resulted from Charlie's appearance in the short movie Arty Politics.

Up next we speak about her involvement in the short story Lake on the Cabin, where she was the Production Assistant, and had its premier screening at Horrorcon in Sheffield UK.

We then shift pace, and talk about her experiences as a medium, Dunluce Castle, Bonamargy and the Crumlin Road Gaol, all in Ireland, UK. 

S1 E19 - Charlie  Hall - Paranormal Writer/Researcher, Medium, Haunted Magazine Ambassador, Horror Writer/Filmer

This week on Streamin’ Demons, Jo and Amelie take a scalpel to Barry Season 1 Episode 7: “Loud, Fast, and Keep Going.” After surviving the chaotic airfield ambush, Barry finds himself in a moral freefall. Chris, panicked and overwhelmed, tells Barry he’s going to the police—and Barry, cornered, makes the darkest choice yet. From there, we swing from death to drama as Barry stumbles into the acting showcase and delivers a single Shakespearean line soaked in real grief. The audience sees raw brilliance. Jo and Amelie see psychological collapse.

The duo explores how guilt, trauma, and identity crash into each other across this episode’s tight 30 minutes. Jo dives into Barry’s unraveling persona and the danger of emotional repression, while Amelie shares personal stories from her time with the Red Cross in France—highlighting how trauma rewires behavior, even when the “performance” is offstage. The conversation touches on acting method, psychological endurance, and the thin membrane between real life and art.

No fluff, no filler—just sharp takes, emotional resonance, and the most uncomfortably powerful episode of Barry to date.
🎭 Tap in for deeper layers ➡️ https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell

🔑 Key Moments

 * 00:00–03:00 – Aftermath of the airfield ambush
 * 08:15–11:30 – Chris’s guilt and Barry’s impossible decision
 * 14:45–17:00 – Barry murders Chris: unpacking the silence
 * 20:00–23:30 – Barry crashes the acting showcase in emotional freefall
 * 30:00–33:00 – “My lord, the queen is dead”: performance meets panic attack
 * 35:00–37:00 – Applause vs. reality: how the class misunderstands Barry
 * 40:00–42:00 – Moss connects more dots, closing in
 * 45:00–47:00 – Amelie’s Red Cross experience and trauma responses in real life
 * 47:30–49:00 – Acting, method, and the body’s memory of stress

Barry S1E7: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going — Guilt, Guns & Grief on Stage

Join Jo for a fascinating conversation with author Jack LaFountain about his latest book "Return to Deadwood" - a collection of paranormal Western short stories rooted in South Dakota folklore and history. Jack shares his unique approach to blending historical accuracy with supernatural elements, his annual pilgrimage to Wild Deadwood Reads festival, and how he creates authentic characters that wake him up at night with story ideas. From the mysterious Miniwashitu cryptid to unsolved World War II murders, Jack's work brings Native American legends and real historical events to life through a paranormal lens. Plus, discover how his grandson's third-grade story helped unlock a fantasy trilogy that had been stuck for years!

## Episode Highlights
- Jack's annual tradition of writing a new book for Wild Deadwood Reads festival during Wild Bill Hickok weekend
- The "unnamed author" character who dies in every Deadwood book but keeps coming back
- Discovery of the Miniwashitu- a spine-covered Missouri River cryptid that drives people insane if seen in daylight
- How Jack incorporates real unsolved crimes, including South Dakota's oldest unsolved murder from WWII
- Writing from Bigfoot's perspective and flipping the monster narrative
- Characters that literally wake him up at night with story ideas
- The difference between his fast-paced novels and tight short story collections
- Transitioning from pen and paper to digital writing (and why Grammarly hates dialogue)
- Publishing his first book at 50 and going full-time at 65 - proving it's never too late
- How his grandson's story provided the missing piece for a fantasy trilogy
- The challenge of editing other authors while maintaining his own voice
- "Return to Deadwood" launching as an e-book the morning of this interview

## Guest Information
**Jack LaFountain** - Paranormal Western Author
- Author of 17 novels and 5-6 short story collections
- Specializes in supernatural Western stories with historical elements
- Partner in publishing company, does first edits for other authors
- Writes three blogs on a weekly schedule
- Annual attendee of Wild Deadwood Reads festival in South Dakota

## Book Information
**Return to Deadwood** - Available now on Amazon (e-book launched day of interview)
- Collection of dozen short stories based on South Dakota folklore and history
- Features Native American legends, actual locations, and true crime elements
- Part of Jack's annual tradition of writing for Wild Deadwood Reads festival

## Key Advice
"If you want to write, write, do it, and don't give up, no matter what. I didn't publish my first book until I was in my fifties and didn't start writing full time until I was 65."

Jack LaFountain: Paranormal Westerns and Return to Deadwood | What's Kraken?

Ready for a wild ride through love, revenge, and a very unconventional dinner date? In this episode of Stream of Demons, Jo breaks down the award-winning Cannibal Mukbang (written & directed by Amy Kerch), unpacking everything from its striking poster art to its deliberate pacing and jaw-dropping practical effects. Is it horror? Romance? A Gen Z fever dream? Jo covers:

 * Why the first act feels like a marathon
 * The movie’s blend of gritty realism and surreal fantasy
 * Special-effects highlights that save the day
 * Whether these characters ever truly click
 * Formulaic twists and a finale you’ll see coming

Tune in, then watch Cannibal Mukbang yourself—drop your thoughts at https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell and join the conversation!

Cannibal Mukbang Review: Blood, Sex & Food Collide in a Slow Slow SLOW Slow-Burn Thriller

In this Week's episode i have the pleasure of speaking to Jamie  being a Pagan Priestess and Witch

We also talk about witchcraft, magic and the Occult.

We also  speak about how to Clear, Ward and Protect Spaces from Negative energy, and  we discuss Five Natural Allies for Paranormal Protection

S1 E18 - Jamie Waggoner - Author, Pagan High Priestess and Witch 

This week on Streamin’ Demons, Jo and Amelie dive headfirst into Barry Season 1 Episode 6: “Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face.” Taylor’s chaos hits a high as a desert ambush explodes into violence, and Barry is left straddling two realities: the kill-or-be-killed world with Fuches and the emotional stage work in Gene’s class. Amelie explores how trauma shows up as “muscle memory,” while Jo unpacks his cape theory and the emotional foreshadowing baked into Barry’s performance. From identity disintegration to bad audition luck, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and psychological warfare.
🎧 Dive into the duality ➡️ https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell

📌 Key Moments:

 * 00:00–02:00 – Quick recap of Ep 5 and intro to Ep 6 themes.
 * 07:00–10:00 – Taylor’s chaos: from “friends with desert” to the highway ambush.
 * 12:30–16:00 – Barry’s muscle memory monologue: Amelie’s take on trauma and identity.
 * 23:45–26:00 – Gene’s class as a battlefield: Barry’s struggle to stay in character—and in control.
 * 34:00–37:00 – Jo’s “cape” theory & how the show foreshadows character fates.
 * 40:00–42:00 – Barry’s monologue slip-up & accidental truth-telling.

Barry S1E6 ‘Listen with your ears, react with your face’ Capes, Crashes & the Theater of Chaos!

In this solo scream session, I do a quick dive into the eerie halls of Consecration (2023), the Scottish horror film starring Jena Malone. With its chilling atmosphere, religious dread, and a haunting performance from Malone, Consecration delivers more than your typical supernatural flick. 

This movie is basically, 'Jena Malone carries the world'. It lives and dies with her performance and she delivers. I don't remember the last time I've reviewed a movie where one star has to carry the entire thing and it somehow ends up working even when they aren't on camera.

Malone is the person you can connect with and cheer for in one scene and be completely creeped out by in the next scene. This is the magic of Jena Malone in Consecration.

If you're into sinister nuns, psychological unraveling, and fog-drenched cliffs—this one’s for you. It's definitely a hidden gem and worth a view (or two).

🔗 Tap into the madness: https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell

Haunted by Faith: Solo Review of Consecration (2023) with Jena Malone

Streamin' Demons is your bi-weekly guide through the vast world of streaming entertainment. Join host Jo Szewczyk and special guests as they dive deep into three carefully selected titles - from the latest releases to hidden gems and everything in between. Each 30-45 minute episode features unfiltered reviews, engaging discussions, and authentic reactions that help you decide what to watch next. Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated binge-watcher, our candid conversations and expert insights will keep you informed and entertained. Subscribe now to join our growing community of streaming enthusiasts!

🎬 New episodes every other week ⏱️ Quick, focused 30-45 minute format 👥 Featured guests and expert perspectives 📺 Coverage across all major streaming platforms

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Join bestselling author Jo Szewczyk in What’s Kraken?, Empty Hell’s signature interview series where raw, unfiltered conversations cut through the noise. In just 20 minutes, Jo—known for his dark narrative hit Surviving Gen X—dives deep with creators, artists, and the voices shaping culture, politics, and entertainment today.

From filmmakers to musicians, writers to activists, comedians to elected officials—What’s Kraken? brings you the stories, struggles, and process behind the people changing the world around us. No scripts. No pretense. Just real talk with real people.

Subscribe now and join our growing community of entertainment enthusiasts. New episodes drop regularly on our YouTube channel and everywhere you get your podcasts!

What's Kraken with Jo Szewczyk

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Welcome to the SIPA Paranormal Chronicles, a Weekly Podcast for believers, skeptics, and everyone in between.

Launched by an Ottawa based paranormal team SIPA - Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity

Join our enthusiastic host, Lee, as he attempts to unveil a new layer of the mysterious, from chilling tales of ghosts to traditional concepts of the afterlife, From the complex world of demonology to the intriguing world of reincarnation, and from the mysterious world of Cryptids to the Intergalactic world of UFO’s and Extraterrestrials.

Our episodes will be rich with content designed to intrigue and inform and will hopefully unravel some of the mysteries that have captivated humanity for centuries.

Guests include paranormal researchers, seasoned ghost hunters, mediums and ordinary individuals with extraordinary experiences.

Listeners are invited to share their own paranormal experiences, which may even become topics of future episodes. Contact us at:

https://www.facebook.com/people/SIPA-Canada/61559002901355/

So, grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare for an adventure that challenges what you think you know about the paranormal, one ghostly chronicle at a time!

Jo

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