Jack Kenna SF12 E26

Fresh off of a visit to the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention, Wes and cohost Chad Harlan speak with accomplished paranormal investigator, author, and TV personality Jack Kenna. Jack, a senior engineer with the Department of the Army, is a member of the paranormal team S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England and is the series lead on the TV series Haunted Case Files and Paranormal Survivor. He has also published two books on the paranormal.

Jack’s interest in the supernatural comes from paranormal experiences dating back to his childhood. He began active investigation in 2009. Jack discusses the importance of having a great investigative team, passes along tips on how to assemble a strong paranormal research team, and gives a few suggestions on how to build experience to those looking to enter the paranormal investigation field. Jack believes in truth in his investigations. Being a TV personality, he recognizes the significance of not letting editors pressure investigators into embellishment.

We also learn a few other interesting facts along the way such as where Wes found the worst hamburger he’s ever tasted and that nurses have the best ghost stories!

Bud Jenness SF12 E25

On this week’s show, Wes and cohost Coyote Chris Sutton speak with online professor Bud Jenness about real life horror in the form of serial killers. Not just your garden variety serial killers, they discuss European serial killers. Bud gives us plenty of insight into the twisted minds of the killers from across the pond.

Bud outlines the two types of serial killers, those that simmer and plot and those that kill impulsively, often referred to as passion murderers. There is also discussion on how European serials killers have had centuries to refine their creativity versus the American tendency to be more impulsive and to distinguish themselves through sheer numbers. We also hear how European killers like Joachim Kroll have inspired domestic serial killers like Ed Gein and Albert Fish. There is also further discourse on whether the difference between the European killers and American killers is coincidence or cultural.

Wes keeps the conversation lively, especially during an analysis of the unsavory actions of German serial killer Jurgen Bartsch. However the main question is, does cannibalism really cut down on the grocery bills?

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Maria Olsen SF12 E24

On tonight’s show Wes and co-host Jason Boyd speak to actress and producer Maria Olsen. It can possibly be said that she might be one of the hardest working actresses in the business with over 200 films to her credit and many more on the horizon. This is made even more incredible since she only hit the movie scene in 2005!

Maria’s career began at the early age of 6 performing in plays and dance shows then moved to theater throughout East London and South Africa before finally migrating to the States to begin her journey into film. Primarily know for horror, she has also appeared in a broad spectrum of movie genres including fantasy, scifi, and even a Western. Her pure dedication to acting truly highlights her strong work ethic. She’s like the Energizer Bunny! Along the way, she talks about her love of physical acting (non-dialogue roles), how she has overcome the lack of roles for older woman in the movie industry, and why the love of the acting craft should be a person’s prime motivating force to enter the occupation. She also mentions that her Facebook fan page has albums for each of her multitude of movies that include links on where to watch them. Wow, that’s just incredible fan service.

But Maria is not just an actress. She is also a producer, owning her own production company, Monsterworks66. She did production up until 2015, when she decided to take a break to give herself some downtime. She also started knitting and has a page where she sells her creations. Little known fact, Maria used to be a bankruptcy trustee for PriceWaterhouseCooper, one of the largest professional services firms in the world.

We also see the emotional damage that an unwanted Windows update does to Wes. These things can leave scars for years. We also wonder just how many recycled corpse parts it takes to keep Jason Boyd running at 100%.

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Shannon Stockin aka Michelle Macabre SF12 E23

On this weeks episode, Wes welcomes back Scarefest Radio regular Billy Crank as his co-host and the duo sit down with Shannon Stockin aka Michelle Macabre, actress and special effects makeup artist.

Shannon talks about the birth of her alter ego Michelle Macabre and how her father’s love of horror helped create and fuel hers. Makeup special effects are her true passion, the more gore the better, but her love of acting has led her to roles in short film such as Hell’s Half Acre and other future projects.

From acting, to cosplay, makeup effects and even motherhood, Shannon has many talents. You’ll want to look her up and keep an eye on this rising star. Find her on IMDb and Facebook and Instagram under Shannon Stockin.

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Danielle Bailey SF12 E22

Do you have a morbid fascination with serial killers? Ever wonder if horror movies are based on actual people and events? Then this weeks episode is for you.

Wes, with co-host Brandon Griffith sit down with Danielle Bailey, author and serial killer authority. Dani dives into one of the most notorious killers, Ed Gein aka The Butcher of Plainfield and her own personal connection to the case. Ed is the inspiration of some of horrors most loved killers (yes, we love them!) and his story is fascinating with many layers. Including how great he was with kids.

This year Dani will be joining the “serial killer erection” also known as Scarefest seminars and she will be talking more in depth about Ed and other infamous killers. You won’t want to miss it!

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Yan Birch SF12 E21

Tonight Wes and co-host Jason Boyd speak to Swedish horror icon Yan Birch. Though well know as the Stairmaster from the horror classic The People Under the Stairs, Yan has starred in dozens of features and is a man of many talents. He holds both a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an advanced degree in mathematics. He is also immersed in various genres and media outlets outside of horror films such as guest spots on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Hawaii Five-O. Yan also works behind the camera as a producer and owns his own production company called Pure Entertainment.

Yan has appeared many times as a villain, even Satan himself, but he explains how he is primarily drawn to the creative process so he will just as easily play a hero. He talks about his tremendous work experience with Wes Craven on The People Under the Stairs, his views on how television is beginning to evolve into something more like feature films, the missed opportunities to star in both Die Hard and Passenger 57, and how he would definitely like to direct one day. However, a talk with Yan can’t be complete without some talk about the movie Sky Sharks. Currently in post production, it should be coming soon. All we needed to hear was zombie Nazis riding on jet powered sharks. Minds were blown!

Wes also reminded everyone if they would like to be a speaker at Scare Fest this year the deadline to register is March 31. Don’t miss out! We also learned that nothing kills a period film like rims on a classic car.

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Brian Cunningham SF12 E20

Tonight Wes and co-host Holly welcome Brian Cunningham, the writer and director of the recently released feature film “Wretch”.

Wretches plot outline goes “In an attempt to piece together fractured memories of a drug-fueled night in the woods, three friends confront guilt, jealousy, and a supernatural presence that threatens to expose their true natures.”

We find out many details of the filming from behind the camera, and get to know what drives Brian forward as an independent film producer.

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Beth Darlington SF12 E19

Australian paranormal researcher and educator Beth Darlington was this week’s guest.

Beth has been traveling halfway around the world to attend the Scarefest for about four years straight. Her vibrant personality and fascination with our Kentucky culture has made her one of our most popular “fans” and many of us look forward to her appearance every year.

Beth operates “down under” as Access Paranormal where she offers tutorials and advice to her fellow paranormal investigators.

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Michelle Wagner SF12 E17B

The second hour of tonight’s two part episode we welcomed Michelle Duell Wagner.

Michelle is an empath and psychic medium that goes by the title “The Saratoga Spiritualist.”

Her gift allows her to read auras and chakras , clairvoyance in more than one form, psychic which includes intuition of the past, present, and future, and mediumship that allows her to connect to your passed loved ones, friends and also even pets.

Wes and co-host Chad Harlan try to cover as much of her experiences and abilities as possible during this episode including her childhood as a gifted individual and her more recent experiences in the field.

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Kyl Cobb SF 12 E17A

Our first hour of this week’s two part episode features Kyl Cobb with our new co-host Chad Harlan.

Kyl is a historian, demonologist, ghosthunter and regular presenter at The Scarefest with upwards of 30 plus seminars in his portfolio.

The discussion moved between use of the ghost box, demon possession or at least our obsession with it, Kyl’s recent paranormal experiences, The Bell Witch, Ouija boards (a.k.a. The Parlor Game from Hell), and of course paranormal theory (which Wes set Kyl straight on).

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