Best Marc Hartzman Podcasts (2025)

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Freaky Things and Live Shows: George the Giant’s Strange Museum of Oddities and Wonders 34:56

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Meet George “The Giant” McArthur, a sideshow performer who swallows swords, eats fire, pounds nails into his nose—and collects oddities. Oh, and he was also in Tim Burton’s wonderful film, Big Fish. We first met more than 20 years ago at showman Bobby Reynold’s home while I was writing American Sideshow. As Halloween nears, he’s opening George the …

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The Martians Are Coming! Author David Baron Speaks About His New Book, "The Martians" 27:34

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Is there life outside of Earth? More than a hundred years ago, there was widespread belief that intelligent Martians were an advanced civilization and contact with our interplanetary neighbors was inevitable. Science journalist and author David Baron explores this early fascination with Martians in his new book, THE MARTIANS: The True Story of an A…

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Jacques Vallee 1:49:46

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It’s been nearly five years since The NY Times revealed the Pentagon’s secret behind-the-scenes investigation of UFOs. That story also told the public about numerous aerial close encounters between UFOs and U.S. Navy jet fighter pilots. And the public was shown videos of real UFOs in flight. The Times article even mentioned possible UFO materials t…

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Marc Dantonio 1:58:11

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ERR102121KGRA - Lee Speigel - Marc Hartzman 1:57:09

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It can be heard in the howling wind. Or the aroma in a store where pounds of sugary delights are purchased and given to neighborhood youngsters on the one night of the year when it’s really OK to roam the streets, asking for candy. Halloween is just around the corner. And so are alleged ghosts, spirits and haunted houses. Are they only the subjects…

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Lee Speigel - Gary Heseltine - 10.14.21 1:57:01

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ICER, the International Coalition for Extraterrestrial Research, is an organization of scientists, academics and leading UFO researchers who believe that we are not alone in the Universe. Representing 27 countries on five continents, they believe “it’s time to start preparing for contact” with extraterrestrials. On this week’s “Edge of Reality Radi…

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Lee Speigel - Dr. Irena Scott - 10.07.21 1:53:50

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Have you ever wondered why more scientists don’t come forward to talk about their own interest in and research of UFOs? Even though, in recent months, the American government has quietly, AND publicly, admitted that UFOs are, indeed, real objects that require serious scientific attention. For decades – even centuries – scientists have been in denia…

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Lee Speigel - Marc Dantonio 1:55:39

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Edge of Reality - Robert Powell 1:56:59

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Edge of Reality - Marc D Antonio 1:55:20

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Edge of Reality - Kathleen Marden and Gary Vorhees 2:01:33

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Edge of Reality - Micah Hanks and Tim McMillan 1:55:43

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Ripley’s, Roller Coasters, and Roadside Attractions: A Chat with Ambassador of Odd, Tim O’Brien 52:01

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Tim O’Brien is a photojournalist, publicist, and author who’s covered the odd and unusual throughout his career, from sideshows and carnivals to roller coasters and roadside attractions—and during his time with Ripley’s, just about everything in between. In this episode, you’ll hear about his strange adventures over the years, including his travels…

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Don’t Mess With the Knife Thrower: The Great Throwdini Talks Impalement Arts and Murderabilia 47:11

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The Rev. Dr. David Adamovich is better known as The Great Throwdini—the world’s fastest and most accurate knife thrower. In this episode of Weird Historian, you’ll hear how he discovered his unusual talent for throwing knives, how he developed the Veiled Double Wheel of Death, how he gets through airports with bags of knives, and much more. You’ll …

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Edge of Reality - John Greenwald 2:01:02

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The Sword Swallower Who Almost Won America’s Got Talent: Meet Brett Loudermilk 51:24

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If you watched Season 15 of America’s Got Talent, you probably remember Brett Loudermilk—the guy with the pink hair who made Sofia Vergara freak out on stage when he asked her to pull a sword from his throat. Find out how Brett got started in the world of sideshow and how his talents took him on a journey to NBC’s national stage. Plus, for those wh…

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Edge of Reality - Guest Marc Dantonio 1:55:01

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Guests David Marler - Barry Greenwood 1:53:46

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The Woman Who Laughed at Death: A Chat About Evatima Tardo with Bess Lovejoy 45:43

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In the late nineteenth century, a visit to a dime museum would offer all sorts of wonders, from magicians to sword swallowers to various human oddities. And if you were lucky, you might've seen Evatima Tardo get nailed to cross and bitten by poisonous snakes. Talk about entertainment. Tardo felt no pain nor suffered any ill effects from the venom. …

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Cheers! From Mars! A Conversation About Alcohol in Space with Explore Mars CEO, Chris Carberry 29:57

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When we take our next giant leap and put boots on Mars, or launch space tourism, we’ll want to raise a glass and toast to the achievement. Hear about the last, present and future of alcohol in space from author and Explore Mars CEO, Chris Carberry.

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Guest: Grant Cameron 1:35:01

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Edge of Reality Radio - Philip Mantle 1:54:58

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Are We Alone? Talking UFOs with Lee Speigel 56:55

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In this interview with Lee Speigel, co-producer and co-writer of The Phenomenon, Weird Historian looks to the sky for evidence of extraterrestrial life. Recorded on Nov. 2, 2020.

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Edge of Reality Radio - Whitley Strieber 1:57:27

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Ben Hanson and Dave Schrader 1:52:37

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Halloween Special - Guest Loyd Auerbach 1:58:01

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Edge of Reality - Special Guest James Fox 1:59:01

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This week’s “Edge of Reality Radio” offers a unique look at the making of a long-awaited UFO documentary, “The Phenomenon,” by filmmaker James Fox. Program host Lee Speigel also served as co-producer and co-writer on the film during the past three years. He and James will share the microphone and discuss the behind-the-scenes adventure of stitching…

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Marc D Antonio 1:56:57

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Bryce Zabel 1:54:56

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Jeremy Corbell 1:52:33

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Caroline Cory 1:57:17

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On this week’s “Edge of Reality Radio,” Lee Speigel explores the long history of the U.S. and Russia research into Mind Over Matter and Remote Viewing with award-winning film producer, director, writer and host, Caroline Cory. She’ll offer many stories from her newly-released film, “Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible” -- accounts of incredible …

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David Marler 1:55:15

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What’s the foreseeable future of UFOlogy – the good, the bad, the ugly? On Thursday’s “Edge of Reality Radio,” acclaimed investigator/author David Marler will reveal up-to-the-minute rare and never-before-seen archival materials ahead of his appearance on this week’s History Channel episode of “Unidentified.” We’ll also explore the growing trend of…

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Marc Hartzman 1:53:54

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Dr Jon Klimo 1:56:21

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Capt Robert Salas 1:53:39

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Nick Pope & Marc Dantonio 1:54:39

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Colonel Charles Halt 1:53:58

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John Greenewald Jr 1:52:53

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Guest Loyd Auerbach 1:53:08

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Leslie Kean 1:55:11

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George Knapp & Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell 1:55:27

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Guest Marc Dantonio 1:51:52

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The French Fartiste Who Ruled the Moulin Rouge and the Robotic Pooping Duck 13:49

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In the late 1800s, Joseph Pujol took Paris by storm and ruled the Moulin Rouge. Known as Le Petomane, his entire act was performed with his anus. The man was a true fartiste. Keeping in theme, this episode will also introduce you to an 18th-century pooping duck automaton. Both are tales of rather unusual forms of genius. See images from these stori…

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Guest Diane Hennacy 1:52:46

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The Great Race of 1908 and the Not-So-Great Horsey Horseless 14:32

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In 1908, six cars set out on a race around the world, from New York City to Paris. They started in winter, at a time before cars even had windshields. Find out what happened and who won the Great Race in this episode of Weird Historian. You’ll also hear about a vehicle that came before these daring race cars — one that was designed to be friendly t…

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Robert Wadlow, the Man Who Should’ve Been 9 Feet Tall, and Other Tales of History’s Biggest People 10:57

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Meet Robert Wadlow and hear the voice of the tallest man who ever lived. At 8 feet 11 1/2 inches tall, he towered over all other giants, including Ted Evans, who claimed to stand a ridiculous 9 feet 3 inches. You'll also meet a shorter, but far more massive man, Miles Darden, who was possibly the biggest human ever. See images from these stories an…

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Lady Wonder, the Nostradamus of Horses, and the Hen that Looked Like an Old Woman 15:50

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Meet Lady Wonder, the psychic horse who predicted Dewey wouldn’t defeat Truman in 1948, helped police find missing children, and even picked winning race horses. This episode will also introduce you to the screaming hen image seen in the artwork for this podcast. See images from these stories and read about other weird moments in history at WeirdHi…

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Dr Paul H. Smith 1:52:16

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The Wire Walker Who Carried a Piggy-Backer with a Death Wish and Other Aerial Daredevils. 10:19

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Charles Blondin is one of history’s most famous and daring wire walkers. Hear about the time he had to fend off a suicidal volunteer riding on his back atop the wire. This episode also features Clifford Calverley, another wire walker who gleefully risked his life for the entertainment of the audience. You’ll also meet some other walkers who put on …

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Paul & Joel Hynek 1:53:41

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