Sinopsis
Pop Culture, Odd News and the occasional thoughts pouring out of Peter Anthony Holder's headplus The Stuph File Radio Program
Episodios
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#0721: Keith Saltojanes; Jamie Tennant; & Marc Hartzman
11/06/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Keith Saltojanes, author of The Improv Mindset; Jamie Tennant, author of River, Diverted; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Keith Saltojanes is the founder of Improv-LA, he has been teaching improv for over a decade around the world, and now he’s also the author of The Improv Mindset. Jamie Tennant is the author of the dark fairy tale called River, Diverted. He's also Program Director at CFMU in Hamilton, a station that plays the Stuph File Program. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for June. This one deals with Mike the Headless Chicken, who lived a headless life for about 18 months. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the intervie
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#0720: Jason Chatfield & Scott Dooley; Randy Williams; & Andrew Fazekas
05/06/2023 Duración: 59minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Jason Chatfield & Scott Dooley, authors of You're Not A Real Parent Until . . .; world traveller, Randy Williams; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Jason Chatfield & Scott Dooley are a cartoonist/writing team for such publications as The New Yorker, who are the authors of the book You’re Not A Real Parent Until . . .. Together they also host a podcast called Is There Something in This? Randy Williams, aka Ramblin’ Randy has visited all 193 countries in the world. He's also created his own country called The People's Republic of Slowjamistan. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about Blue Origin selected by NASA to build the Moon
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#0719: Aisha Alfa; Patricia Farmer; & Stuart Nulman
28/05/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring actress & comic, Aisha Alfa; Lady Patricia Farmer, author of Tea Under The Palms: From Leaf To Kettle – A History Of Tea And The Art Of A Proper Tea Party; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Aisha Alfa is a comic and actress and one of the stars of the Peacock series, Based On A True Story. She also recently released her debut comedy album, All The Parts, and she has her own podcast called The Shout Out Show. Lady Patricia Farmer is the author of Tea Under The Palms: From Leaf To Kettle – A History Of Tea And The Art Of A Proper Tea Party. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Simon & Schuster, $36.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip dow
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#0718: Sebastien de Castell; Ky Michaelson; & Ron Degenfelder
21/05/2023 Duración: 59minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Sebastien de Castell, author of The Malevolent Seven; Ky Michaelson, inventor of the beer-powered motorcycle; & Ron Degenfelder, owner & operator of The Puzzle Barn Download Sebastien de Castell is the author of the fantasy novel, The Malevolent Seven. It's a story that deals with wizards. Think you know wizards? Think again!(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Sebastien and I not only have a post interview chat, but a pre-interview chat. We bonded over the fact that we both grew up as the youngest children of much older parents and we had much older siblings too). Ky Michaelson is an inventor who has created several odd items such as a rocket-powered toilet and a jet powered coffee pot. His latest creation is a motorcycle that is powered by beer. Ky has been inventing weird things since he was a kid. For more info, check out Ky's Facebook page. Ron Degenfelder is the owner and operator of The Puz
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#0717: Daniel Kalla; Frank Kermit; & Andrew Fazekas
14/05/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Daniel Kalla, author of Fit To Die; weight loss coach, Frank Kermit; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Medical thriller writer, Dr. Daniel Kalla, talks about his latest novel called Fit To Die. It deals with some of the deadly diet pills that are actually out there in a story that is literally ripped from the headlines. Frank Kermit, who is a relationship coach that we’ve had on the program several times over the years, has a new coaching service that is near and dear to his heart. He’s now a certified weight loss coach, after he himself lost over 200 pounds. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the high-definition footage
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#0716: Herbie J. Pilato; Julie Rogers Pomilia; & Stuart Nulman
07/05/2023 Duración: 56minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Herbie J. Pilato, author of Retro Active Television; Julie Rogers Pomilia, author of Your Heroes, My Grandparents; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Herbie J. Pilato is the author of Retro Active Television.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Herbie and I talk more about our love of classic TV shows). Julie Rogers Pomilia is the granddaughter of Roy Rogers & Dale Evans. She writes about her family in the book, Your Heroes, My Grandparents. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Boys From Biloxi by John Grisham (Doubleday, $39.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 750 selections
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#0715: Julian Sher; Samuel West; & Andrew Fazekas
30/04/2023 Duración: 59minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Julian Sher, author of The North Star: Canada And The Civil War Plots Againsts Lincoln; Dr. Samuel West, founder of The Museum Of Failure; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Julian Sher, author of The North Star: Canada And The Civil War Plots Againsts Lincoln. Dr. Samuel West is the founder of The Museum Of Failure. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the recent SpaceX liftoff explosion and also the NASA satellite that crashed in Sahara Desert. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about how dangerous the Sun’s solar flare activity can be, plus Airbus’ design for a new space s
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#0714: Adam Gopnik; Doogie Lish Sandtiger; & Marc Hartzman
23/04/2023 Duración: 59minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Adam Gopnik, author of The Real Work: On The Mystery Of Mastery; Doogie Lish Sandtiger, the King Of Crocs; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Adam Gopnik, author of The Real Work: On The Mystery Of Mastery, which answers the question of how do masters learn their miraculous skills? Doogie Lish Sandtiger is a collector. He’s also known as the King of Crocs because he has over 2,100 pairs of the colourful shoes. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for April. This one deals with one man's claim of being able to photograph the human soul. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to
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#0713: Dennis Palumbo; Tatum Matthews; & Stuart Nulman
16/04/2023 Duración: 57minThe Stuph File Program Featuring psychotherapist & author, Dennis Palumbo; actress Tatum Matthews, star of The Artifice Girl; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Dennis Palumbo, one of my favourite mystery writers, is also a psychotherapist. He talks about how his profession is depicted in film & television. He wrote an essay for Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine about this topic entitled Your Shrinks Might Need To Be Shrunk. He was also the Consulting Producer on the recent Hulu series, The Patient, which is about a therapist held hostage by a serial killer hoping to be cured of his homicidal tendencies. His thriller series contains six Dr. Daniel Rinaldi novels, with the latest one being Panic Attack. Tatum Matthews is an actress, singer & dancer who plays the title character in the film, The Artifice Girl, and she’s only 14-years old. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Nazi Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer & Josh Men
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#0712: Mitch Joel; Rich Kirkpatrick; & Andrew Fazekas
08/04/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring cyber security expert, investor, speaker & podcaster, Mitch Joel; Rich Kirkpatrick, author of Mindblown: Unlock Your Creative Genius By Bridging Science And Magic; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Author, speaker, podcaster and investor, Mitch Joel, the very first guest ever on The Stuph File Program, talks about what’s trending, including his new venture, ThinkersOne. You can also check out Mitch's other site, SixPixels.com. Rich Kirkpatrick is the author of Mindblown: Unlock Your Creative Genius By Bridging Science And Magic Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about NASA announcing going back to the Moon, and the Canadian who
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#0711: Hayley Sales; Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas; & Andrew Fazekas
02/04/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring actress & singer/songwriter, Hayley Sales; Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, author of Think Yourself Confident; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Hayley Sales is an actress and a singer/songwriter. She has been on the big screen in such films as Deadpool 2, and appeared on the small screen in shows like The Good Doctor and Supergirl. And she has performed on world class stages as a musical artist, and her upcoming album is called Till The End. Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is the author of Think Yourself Confident. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about April being Global Astronomy Month. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a
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#0710: Ben Monroe; Jeff Reitz; & Stuart Nulman
26/03/2023 Duración: 56minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Ben Monroe, author of The Seething; Guinness World Record holder, Jeff Reitz; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Ben Monroe is the author of the horror novel, The Seething. A family's relocation looked like a chance to relax and regroup—but as they settle into their new home, teenage Kimmie Barnes’ special senses make her the target of something primordial, evil, and utterly malign. Jeff Reitz is a Guinness World Record holder. He spent 2,995 consecutive days visiting Disneyland. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book by Jerry Seinfeld (Simon & Schuster, $45). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 20
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#0709: Steven Feinberg; Russell Brooks; & Marc Hartzman
19/03/2023 Duración: 57minThe Stuph File Program Featuring relationship coach, Steve Feinberg, author of Do What Others Say Can't Be Done: Play The Meta Game; Russell Brooks, author Jam Run; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Steve Feinberg, a PhD, is the author of Do What Others Say Can’t Be Done: Play The Meta Game. Russell Brooks has just released his 5th thriller novel. This one is called Jam Run. It’s a story set in Jamaica that is based on a real life tragic event. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for March. This one deals with body snatching. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with
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#0708: Sherri Davidoff; Kristen Lopez; & Andrew Fazekas
13/03/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring cyber security expert, Sherri Davidoff; Kristen Lopez, author of But Have You Read The Book?; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Cyber security expert, Sherri Davidoff, CEO of LMG Security, talks about artificial intelligence, some of the pitfalls, and where it can take us in the future. Sherri is also the author or co-author of several books, including Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers through Cyberspace; Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: Response and Prevention and Data Breaches: Crisis and Opportunity. Kristen Lopez, film editor for TheWrap, is the author of But Have Your Read The Book?. It’s done in collaboration with Turner Classic Movies and features 52 films and the books they were based on. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Kristen and I have a po
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#0707: Jim Marggraff; John Campbell; & Stuart Nulman
05/03/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring educational innovator, Jim Marggraff; John Campbell, author of Beyond The Fading Memories: Guiding Words For Dementia Caregivers; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Educational innovator, Jim Marggraff, inventor of LeapPad, and author of How To Raise A Founder With Heart: A Guide For Parents To Develop Your Child’s Problem-Solving Abilities, talks about keeping grandparents connected with their long-distance grandkids. He also has a great new line of educational products called Kinoo, a child's first smart device. John Campbell, author of Beyond The Fading Memories: Guiding Words For Dementia Caregivers, talks about how Alzheimer and dementia sufferers respond to music. John had first hand experience in dealing with his mother. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Don Rickles: The Merchant of Venom by Michael Seth Starr (Citadel Press, $36). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The M
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#0706: Frank Kermit; Mack Little; & Marc Hartzman
26/02/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring relationship coach, Frank Kermit; Mack Little, author of Daughter Of Hades; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Relationship coach Frank Kermit talks about relationships and social media.. Mack Little, author of Daughter Of Hades, a tale of historical fiction that takes place in the slavery days of the Caribbean. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for February. This one deals with President Eisenhower and aliens. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 750 selections to choose from! This week’s guest slate is presented by Gerry
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#0705: Emelyn Rude; Melissa Yi; & Elizabeth Power
19/02/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Emelyn Rude, author of Tastes Like Chicken: A History Of America’s Favorite Bird; Melissa Yi, author of The Shapes Of Wrath; and Elizabeth Power, author of Healer: Reducing Crises Download Emelyn Rude is the author of Tastes Like Chicken: A History Of America’s Favorite Bird and the designer, editor, and publisher of Eaten Magazine, an independent magazine celebrating the past and present of what we eat. She's on to talk about the popularity of chicken, as in the US alone Americans devour about 75 million pounds of chicken a day, which is close to 8.6 billion birds a year. Melissa Yi is back with her latest Dr. Hope Sze medical thriller, her tenth. This one is called The Shapes Of Wrath. Elizabeth Power, founding director of The Trauma-Informed Academy and author of Healer: Reducing Crises, on why we like to watch and share bad news. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea.
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#0704: Philip Fracassi; J.D. Mortmain; & Stuart Nulman
12/02/2023 Duración: 56minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Philip Fracassi, author of Gothic; lawyer J.D. Mortmain, author of The Fuzzy Pink Bathrobe And Other Tales Of The Law; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Philip Fracassi, the author of the horror novel entitled, Gothic, which deals with a horror novelist who has a bout of writers’ block, and the lengths he'll go to combat it. Lawyer J.D. Mortmain looks at the lighter side of the law with his book, The Fuzzy Pink Bathrobe And Other Tales Of The Law. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Spare by Prince Harry (Random House Canada, $47). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 750 selections to choose from! This week’s gues
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#0703: Vic Ferrari; Peter McNally; & Andrew Fazekas
05/02/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Vic Ferrari, author of NYPD: Law & Disorder; Palace Watcher, Professor Peter McNally; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Vic Ferrari is a retired NYPD detective, who has written a number of humorous books about the job, including NYPD: Law & Disorder. How did this writing gig start for him? Peter McNally, Professor Emeritus at the School of Information Studies, Director of the History of McGill Project and a ‘self-proclaimed palace watcher’, discusses the current turmoil within the Monarchy and the alleged battle between Prince William & Prince Harry. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the use of Artificial Intelligence in
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#0702: Christopher Pellegrini; Rick Antonson; & Marc Hartzman
29/01/2023 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring spirit maker, Christopher Pellegrini, author of The Shocku Handbook; Rick Antonson, author of Train Beyond The Mountains: Journeys On The Rocky Mountaineer; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Christopher Pellegrini is a spirit maker who has been a contributor to the award-winning Oxford Companion to Spirts & Cocktails and is the author of The Shochu Handbook. He actually started making alcohol as a high schooler. Rick Antonson is excellent at writing travel memoirs. His latest is about a very special train in Western Canada. The book is called Train Beyond The Mountains: Journeys On The Rocky Mountaineer. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for January. This one deals with the story of an unfriendly ghost at the turn of the 20th C