Best Brendan Perry Podcasts (2026)

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Ghost Bomber 59:31

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 142 "Ghost Bomber" In January 1952, a US Airforce B-25 bomber had some sort of issue and ended up in the Monongahela river during rush hour right outside Pittsburgh. Usually when we look at strange events, we are not sure IF a thing even happened, in this case, the plane certainly crashed and two people tragically lost t…

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Belsnickel 48:05

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 141 "Belsnickel" On this week's episode we have a bit of a holiday grab bag focused around some lesser known yuletide denizens. Belsnickel occupies an interesting place in PA Dutch folklore, not quite the jolly old elf, and not the demon doling out strict punishment. There is a lot to unwrap with this holiday season and …

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Commonwealth Canines 50:33

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 140 "Commonwealth Canines" On this week's episode we dive back into the strange stories in the Venn diagram of upright canines, dogmen and werewolves. Everytime we look into this area, we find a new perspective and takes on what people might be seeing. Are they just dogs, are they neighbors suffering from lycanthropy, do…

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Folkore is Born in Different Ways 38:27

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 139 "Folklore is Born in Different Ways" On this week's episode we look into some more unconventional folkloric stories and their origins. Where and why some of these stories pop up and why they stick around might be due to an underlying truth about the human condition, they might tell us about our cultural threats, or t…

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Doing More with Less with Sam Zhou 48:18

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On this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Sam Zhou, Chief Engineer & Assistant General Manager of Engineering and Capital at the MBTA. Sam shares his innovative approach to streamlining projects at the T. He gives us the rundown on what “A new way of doing business at the T” really means, including how we’re saving money, delivering result…

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Lake Baikal Swimmers 41:05

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Ghost Furnace - Episode 138 "Lake Baikal Swimmers" On this week's episode we head to the other side of the planet to a remote lake which holds mysteries in its clear but deep waters. Legendary creatures, ufo's and aquatic humanoids supposedly call this ancient lake home and may be responsible for more tragic happenings than just scaring fisherman a…

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Cornucopia of Strange 44:39

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 137 "Cornucopia of Strange" On this week's episode we have a variable horn-o-plenty of weird stories that you've shared with us over the last few days. First up we have an unidentified object over the State College sky. Check out our Instagram for the photos shared with us. Then we head up to New York State to revisit an…

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Coaching Carousel Chaos: College Football's Black Monday & Week 10 Picks 1:52:23

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Ep. 178. 11.8.25 div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdow…

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Stage Fright 59:41

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 136 "Stage Fright" On this week's episode we welcome Kate to the show! She shares a few stories about her hometown, and some spirits she's come across. Now the title of this episode is a little misleading because one of the elements we cover here is around how spirits, like people, are not as negative as the tv shows and…

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America's Transit System with Randy Clarke (WMATA) 48:36

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On this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Randy Clarke, General Manager and CEO of WMATA, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Randy recaps how he ended up leading WMATA, including stints at the MBTA and CapMetro. Randy also shares what WMATA’s plans for the future are and what the MBTA and WMATA can learn from each other to…

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From World Series Glory to College Football Chaos 1:54:30

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Ep. 177. 10.11.25 div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdo…

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Valley Forge 36:29

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 135 "Valley Forge" When you have a location, like Valley Forge, which has such historical and cultural significance, it has to be haunted in one way or another right? Whether it has classical, incorporeal soldiers trying to make it through another day, the spirits of famous figures, footsteps in buildings older than our …

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Like it Happened Yesterday 43:43

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 134 "Like it Happened Yesterday" On this week's episode, we are joined by our good friend Chris to talk about a few topics, one of which is the way ghost hunting technology has influenced the types of stories we tell. Then Chris shares a story that takes place in a junkyard, which is a new setting for us, but decidedly c…

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Godzilla Wins: Week 7 College Football Picks + NFL Sunday Showdowns ft. Logan Powell & Brendan Statler 1:54:36

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Ep. 176. 10.11.25 John Fredericks and the Godzilla Wins crew break down the biggest Week 7 college football matchups including Indiana at Oregon, Alabama at Missouri, and the Red River Showdown between Oklahoma and Texas. The panel makes their picks on all the top games before diving into NFL Sunday with predictions for every matchup including the …

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From Baltimore to Boston with Holly Arnold 36:44

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On this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Holly Arnold, administrator for the 13th largest transit system in the US, the Maryland Transit Administration. Holly will chat with us about the MTA’s approach to navigating aging infrastructure, funding challenges, fare updates, and how the MTA is working with riders to look towards the future. I…

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Remote Viewing 1:08:47

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 133 "Remote Viewing" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we welcome back Brian to kick off a conversation around remote viewing. This phenomena has many aspects and is a tough one to pin down, but we cover everything from Vatican technology to the Ghostbusters. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on…

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Postseason Baseball, Miami-FSU Rivalry & NFL Sunday Slate 1:54:14

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Ep. 175. 10.2.25. John Fredericks and the panel break down the hottest MLB playoff storylines before diving into a massive college football slate featuring Miami at Florida State, Alabama hosting Vanderbilt, and Texas at Florida. Get expert analysis on all the ranked matchups including Penn State at UCLA and Georgia versus Kentucky with betting lin…

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Mike Gundy's Out, Georgia vs Bama, Penn State vs Oregon + NFL Lock Picks 1:53:44

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Ep. 173. 9.27.25. John Fredericks and the panel tackle the biggest Saturday in college football with picks on 13 massive matchups, including Alabama at Georgia and Oregon at Penn State. They break down Mike Gundy getting the axe, dive into the MLB playoff race with the Astros' collapse, and give you every single NFL game for Week 4 with betting lin…

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Chiefs at 0-2: Week 3 NFL Betting Breakdown + Sunday Night Football Picks 1:55:33

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Ep. 172. 9.21.25. Host John Fredericks breaks down the Ravens' shocking collapse against Buffalo and delivers comprehensive betting picks for every NFL Week 2 matchup, including the highly anticipated Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch. The panel dives deep into Friday night college football madness and provides expert analysis on marquee matchups li…

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Invisible Gorillas & Weird Bugs 42:39

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The Ghost Furnace - EP 132 "Invisible Gorillas & Weird Bugs" This week we take a look at a book we've referenced on more than one occasion, The Invisible Gorilla. Below is a link to the video we reference for the initial experiment. By focusing on the illusions of attention and memory, we look at how those in particular can impact not only our ever…

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Bube's Tavern 58:03

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 131 "Bube's Tavern" This week we head to one of the oldest breweries in the country. The lagering vaults, ballrooms, guest quarters and manufacturing facilities have seen many family members, patrons, owners and ghost hunters over the years who have enjoyed and loved this place. Some so much they stick around long after …

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Ravens Collapse, Eagles-Chiefs Rematch & Week 2 NFL Betting Bonanza 1:53:21

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Ep. 171. 9.13.25. Host John Fredericks breaks down the Ravens' shocking collapse against Buffalo and delivers comprehensive betting picks for every NFL Week 2 matchup, including the highly anticipated Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch. The panel dives deep into Friday night college football madness and provides expert analysis on marquee matchups li…

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Belichick's Downfall, Arch Manning Reality Check & Complete NFL Week 1 Picks 1:54:35

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Ep. 170. 9/6/25. Join John Fredericks and the panel (Logan Powell, Vince Maiocco, Brendan Statler, and Ivy White) for a jam-packed Saturday show covering the biggest stories in sports. We'll break down Bill Belichick's coaching struggles, dive into Week 1 college football reactions including Arch Manning's performance and Kalen DeBoer's hot seat, p…

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Scooter Braun vs. Taylor Swift: Inside the $300M Music Feud with Corey O'Brien and Alex Falcone | 104 50:15

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From club promoter to music mogul, Scooter Braun's Midas touch turned Justin Bieber into pop royalty and made him millions. But when he bought Taylor Swift's masters, he learned the hard way that hell hath no fury like a pop princess scorned. In our final episode, we're going out with a bang – this is the story of how one savvy dealmaker became pub…

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Sky Canada Project 43:23

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 130 "Sky Canada Project" This week we look at a fascinating, and remarkably well put together report on the state of UPA reporting in Canada. They do an excellent job laying out the elements in the databases and reporting that work, and what they lack. Then make some very sound recommendations on how we can all benefit f…

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Hooters Goes Bust with Jimmy Pardo and Courtney Revolution | 103 44:24

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What happens when six guys with zero restaurant experience open a bar just so they'll always have somewhere to drink? You get Hooters – a wing joint that grew from Florida novelty to international phenomenon. But between failed airline ventures, bikini contests, and changing social attitudes, America's original ""breastaurant"" learned that some bu…

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Hell Money 32:13

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 129 "Hell Money" On this week's episode we are reunited to chat around some feedback from the last few weeks we wanted to share with everyone. Then Nic has a story from the other side of the globe which sounds eerily familiar to stories we have spoken about before. But what are hungry ghosts and what does hell money have…

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College Football Picks & NFL Trade Drama: Godzilla Wins Saturday 1:53:41

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Ep. 169. 8/30/25. Join host Mitch Rogers and an all-star panel as they dive deep into the biggest sports stories of the weekend, from blockbuster NFL trades to college football's opening weekend madness. Get expert picks and predictions on 10 massive college football matchups, plus live coverage from WVU's season opener against Robert Morris. This …

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The Bling Ring: Hollywood’s Wildest Teen Crime Spree with Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai | 102 52:09

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They say dress for the job you want, not the job you have. For the Bling Ring, that meant stealing $3 million worth of designer goods from Hollywood's elite. From Paris Hilton's forgotten fortune to Orlando Bloom's watch collection, these teen burglars lived out their TMZ fantasies in real time. But when their own reality show became a crime scene,…

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The Legendary & Historic Johannes Kelpius w/ Timothy Grieve-Carlson 1:13:29

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 128 "The Legendary & Historic Johannes Kelpius w/ Timothy Grieve-Carlson" On this week's episode we talk with author Timothy Grieve-Carlson about Johannes Kelpius. This is a conversation I've been wanting to have since first reading his book "American Aurora: Environment and Apocalypse in the Life of Johannes Kelpius" la…

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Jerry Jones vs. Micah Parsons + NFL Insider Mat Maiocco Talks Rookie QBs! 1:56:14

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Ep. 168. 8/23/25 Mitch Rogers and the panel break down the Jerry Jones-Micah Parsons drama before NFL insider Mat Maiocco joins to discuss rookie QBs, Caleb Williams' sophomore season, and preseason surprises. Plus, we're diving into college football with SEC scheduling drama, Arch Manning hype, and our weekend picks including Iowa State vs. K-Stat…

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Weinergate: The Rise And Fall Of Anthony's Weiner with Alana Levinson and Dan O'Sullivan | 101 45:45

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Anthony Weiner went from passionate congressional crusader to America's most infamous sexter faster than you can say ""Carlos Danger."" With a powerful wife, promising career, and path to the mayor's office, he had it all – until his compulsive need to share underwear pics cost him his marriage, freedom, and possibly the 2016 election. Alana Levins…

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Thwarted 46:05

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 127 "Thwarted" Due to some unexplainable technical difficulties, we were unable to record the UAP related show we had planned. However, we wanted to make sure you all got a full length episode to help get you through the dog days of summer. So, we have a compilation of three Dr. PA episodes which were recorded around the…

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The Wild, Broken Ride of Bird and Its Scooter Empire with Joe Fenti and Maddy Smith | 100 49:03

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In 2017, Santa Monica residents woke up to find their streets invaded by mysterious electric scooters. The culprit? Travis VanderZanden, a former Uber exec with a plan to revolutionize urban transit. But between drunk-tweeting executives, phantom revenue reports, and scooters being hurled into oceans, Bird's flight path was destined for turbulence.…