Stay ConnectedWelcome to The Dark Finds Podcast, hosted by thriller writer, psychology fanatic, and creator of the Dark Finds Instagram page, Gary Colton. Each episode explores real stories and experiences from an eclectic range of guests, delving into their unique journeys, successes, struggles and subject matter expertise. The podcast is underpinned by a deep curiosity of understanding human behaviour in all its forms.
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On this week’s episode we sit down health psychologist, neuroscientist, and author, Sabina Brennan. Sabina’s book ‘100 days to a Younger Brain’ is a number 1 bestseller, and her latest book, ‘The Neuroscience of Manifesting’, is a riveting smash hit. We get through it all on this episode, dispelling the woo woo of manifesting, look towards, practical techniques, and discuss how we can all improve our brain health. And remember, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.
Sabina's Website - http://www.sabinabrennan.ie/about/
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Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel
Dark Finds book - https://amzn.eu/d/3VHPOTj
Health Psychology
Brain Health
Psychology
Neuroscience
Manifesting
Belief
Research
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On this week’s episode we sit down with documentary film maker & author Henry Vyner-Brooks. Henry is also the host of the ‘Saving Europe’ YouTube channel, where he takes us on a journey across Europe and explores the people who rescued European Civilisation in the Dark Ages & after World War II, people like Columbanus and Robert Schuman. On this episode, we delve into the story of Columbanus, an influential Irish missionary and a key figure in the Christian monastic movement of the early Middle Ages. We explore Bangor Abbey, known at the light of the world in the 6th century, and discuss how Irish intellectuals left a lasting impression on Europe.
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Saving Europe Website with links to Henry’s books and documentary series - http://www.savingeurope.com
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel
Dark Finds book - https://amzn.eu/d/3VHPOTj
Columbanus, Bangor Abbey, The Dark Ages, Saving Europe, Irish History
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On this week’s episode we sit down with author and award-winning political journalist Harry McGee. Harry is the political correspondent with The Irish Times, and has previously worked for several publications, including being political editor of the Irish Examiner, as well as jobs with the Sunday Tribune, and the Sunday Press. Harry also authored “The Murderer and the Taoiseach: Death, Politics and GUBU”, which explores a notorious case in 1980s Ireland involving Malcolm Macarthur, an Irish aristocrat who committed a brutal killing spree in an attempt to alleviate his financial troubles. The case not only shocked the nation but also had profound political ramifications, leading to widespread damage to the reputation of then Taoiseach Charles Haughey. The term GUBU (grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, and unprecedented) was coined by Haughey himself to describe the events, encapsulating the surreal and shocking nature of the scandal.
Harry’s Irish Times column – https://www.irishtimes.com/author/harry-mcgee/106/
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After a summer break, we are back, and will be uploading an episode each week. We have a bumper line-up coming down the tracks, so remember to follow the podcast and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Today, Rob Benson joins me tell us how to stay prepared for everything. Rob is an outdoorsman living in the Colorado mountains – who has a popular Instagram channels and blog that focuses on survival and apocalypse prepping; Camping, Hunting, Homesteading, and Survival. We get into all of that and more, like how Rob got into doomsday prepping, from losing everything during the mortgage crash to leaving the Mormon church at 41. As a bonus, stick around until end where I’ll bring you through the most popular doomsday movies, everything from natural disasters to technological threats.
Rob's IG - https://www.instagram.com/robbybenson
Rob's blog - https://buckhorncliffs.com/author/rob/
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Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel
Movies
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On this week’s episode we sit down with Ventura County Crime Scene Investigator and host of The Walls Do Talk Podcast Gabrielle Wimer. Gabi has worked in Crime Scene Investigation for 15 years and has been a Latent Print Examiner for the past 6 years. We go deep into the world of forensics on this podcast as Gabi brings us through some of the most intense crime scene she has worked, we do myth busting, and delve into a day in the life of a CSI. Buckle up for this, it’s not for the Squamish. If you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.
The Walls Do Talk Website. - https://thewallsdotalk.com/#who-we-are
Gabi IG - https://www.instagram.com/thewallsdotalkpodcast/?next=%2F
The Walls Do Talk Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3dH3ORMMSnv7j98Ye4uK6i?si=4eead6d2a6f245b5
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel
Crime Scene Investigation
CSI
Cold Case
Serial Killer
True Crime
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On this week’s episode we sit down with Tony O’Reilly, otherwise known as Tony 10. Tony 10 was the online betting username of Tony O’Reilly, the postman who became front-page news in 2011 after he stole €1.75 million from An Post while he was a branch manager in Gorey, Co. Wexford. He used the money to fund a gambling addiction that began with a bet of €1 and eventually rose to €10 million, leading to the loss of his job, his family, his home – and winning him a prison sentence. Honestly, this book reads like a thriller. The Astonishing Story of the Postman who Gambled €10,000,000 … and lost it all, and has since turned it all around and helps bring awareness to gambling harm. If you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.
Tony's website - https://tonyjoreilly.ie/tony10/
Tony's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tonyjoreilly/
Tony's X - https://x.com/TonyJOReilly
Tony's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tony-10-astonishing-postman-gambled/dp/0717179702
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Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel
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On this week’s episode we are joined by singer / songwriter, and Cork native Darren Kiely. We go Darren’s story, growing up in Cork, moving to New York gigging in bars before moving to Nashville and immersing himself in the thriving singer songwriter music scene. We discuss Darren's creative process, talk through the meaning in his songs, and chat about Darren's latest song 'Avalon'.
Darren's Website - https://www.darrenkiely.com/
Darren's IG - https://www.instagram.com/darrenkielymusic/
Darren's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/15Cdd3Wai5nQZATxnbEtK9?si=rIAuzt0JT7GadS9eD0EkTQ
Darren's YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnlQfK93uxjhuyOpHP2YRA
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Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel
Darren Kiely Interview
Darren Kiely Podcast
Darren Kiely new music
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On this week’s episode we are joined by YouTuber Descent Into Darkness who hosts one of my favourite channels on YouTube. His content is dark and creepy and we kept with that theme for this episode where we discuss the case of former WWE wrestler Chris Benoit and the murder suicide at his family home in 2007. We go through the case of Lesley Molseed, the wrongful conviction of Stefan Kiszko, and the vile corruption of Dick Holland. We discuss steroid use, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the potential role it plays in murders. We go through conspiracy theories and so much more.
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Descent Into Darkness YT - https://www.youtube.com/@DiD86
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel
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On this week’s episode we have super heavy weight bodybuilder Connor Magee. During covid, Connor had a horrific accident when re-racking the bar of the smith machine. He broke his both ankles, shin bones and ruptured both knees. He spent time in a wheelchair, but his drive to lift and compete again kept him going. He's since bounced back, and will be competing in the Irish Nationals and in Sweden later in the year. I found his mentality, and his road to redemption story to be so incredibly inspiring, and I believe you will too.
Connor's IG - https://www.instagram.com/connormagee1/
Connor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishJuggernaut
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/
Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw
Dark Finds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@darkfindspage
Thanks to The Midlands Park Hotel for pricing us with the space to record the podcast - https://www.midlandsparkhotel.com/
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On this week’s episode, we have author John Crotty who has recently published his book all about Ireland’s Alcatraz‘, Spike Island in Cork. A frequent traveller, John has explored over 60 countries and visited many of the world's wonders. He also served as CEO for six years at ‘Spike Island. We get through a lot in this episode from early Irish settlers, Spike Island’s rich and storied history, the monks that inhabited the island, the booming piracy antics around west Cork, the Vikings, the Irish famine, republicans, rioters, Fenians, gangsters, captains and convicts. This is one for all you history buffs, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.
John's Website - http://johncrottyauthor.com/
John's book 'Spike Island' - https://www.easons.com/spike-island-john-crotty-9781785374883
John's X account - https://x.com/itsjohncrotty
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
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Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw
Dark Finds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@darkfindspage
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On this week’s episode we have singer / songwriter Kail Baxley. We go deep on this one; His outlaw parents, impoverished youth, the golden glove medals, gunshot wounds, making music, DMT, and so much more. This is a fascinating episode, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.
Kail has lived an almost filimic life; full of highs and lows, strange characters and, finally, redemption. When he was a child his father ran out on him and his mother went to prison. He was raised by his grandfather. He came to know James Brown as a child as Brown was incarcerated in the same prison as his mother. They used to sing in the prison church. He learned guitar from a Haitian refugee in his hometown. He was a golden glove boxer who missed out on the Olympics due to a brush with the law. Both his parents died from drug overdoses and he made money digging graves at the local cemetery. He headed to LA with nothing but the shirt on his back and his guitar, living in an RV for two years whilst saving to record his first record. That record, ‘Heat Stroke / The Wind and The War’ was nominated for album of the year by NPR.
Kail's IG - https://www.instagram.com/kail_baxley/
Kail's Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fV14PAU0MWFaj0Kt8MDWx?si=OcGbHJS9SF6O8OGzcF3OBw
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
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Dark Finds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@darkfindspage
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On toady’s episode we have true crime writer Toria from the Hot and Cold Crime account. As a former 911 dispatcher and private investigator, Toria brings a technical perspective on crime. Her first book, "More Than Just a Pretty Face", provides in depth look into the depravity of Rodney Alcala, and the victims he left behind.
Toria penned letters to five serial killers, and on this episode, we go through her letter corospondence with BTK, we go into the Rodney Alcala case, discuss the Delphi murders, and so much more. This is an eye opening episode, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.
Toria's IG account - https://www.instagram.com/hotandcoldcrime
Toria's book - https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Just-Pretty-Face-ebook/dp/B08D13CCT2?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
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Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw
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On toady’s episode we have rappers KevinJBeatz’s and Alan Kay. Kevin’s style of music blends elements of cloud rap, emo rap, and trap music, while Alan’s style brings raw, relatable lyrics and melodic vocals. We get through a lot in this episode, from dropping out of school at seventeen, to Xanax addiction, spending time in prison, making music, taking risks, and finding creative inspiration through pain.
Alan Kay's IG - https://www.instagram.com/theonly.alankay
KevinJBeatz IG - https://www.instagram.com/kevinjbeatz
Alan's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KARNYQZORDXiXRfwZ2yaC
Kevin's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/40iB6Q7G2XujthlMUfFDnl
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On toady’s episode we have award winning Director, Writer and Producer Kevin Shulman. Kevin signed to Raging Nation as a music video Director at age 21, and has gone on to direct over 100 music videos. He has worked with such artists as Jason Derulo, The Game, Omarion, Billy Morrison and many more. He directed the short film Paddys in the boot, which has won awards at Boston and London International Film Festival and was shortlisted for the 2015 Academy Awards. Kevin was also a producer on Charlie Says, a movie about Charles Manson and the Manson girls. I really enjoyed chatting to Kevin, and remembered, if you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others. Your actions is what will help it grow.
Kevin's IMBD - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2035215/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Kevin's IG - https://www.instagram.com/kevshulman/?hl=en
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On toady’s episode we have YouTuber Descent Into Darkness. DID has one of my favourite channels on YouTube where he dives into some of the most horrific events throughout history, focussing serial killers, catastrophic events and the Nazi deathcamps. He has a fascinating depth of history knowledge, and We talk through some of the worst Nazi guards, delve into their crimes, explore the cases of Dennis Nielsen, Jeffery Dahmer, and so much. This is a psychopath power hour.
Descent Into Darkness YT - https://www.youtube.com/@DiD86
Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership
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On toady’s episode we have war veteran and podcaster Nick Aicardi. Nick has a fascinating story, he signed up to the Marines after 9/11 and served in the Afghan war. We talk through his story and some of the people he met along the way. We go into current affairs, conspiracies, politics, and delve into the impact of war on mental health.
Nick's Hard To Kill podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/hardtokillp0d
Hard To Kill Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Ab2FBsV5q6_fabi-3OUXw
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Dark Finds YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw
Help keep the content going - patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast
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On toady’s episode, we have Contra Costa County, California rapper Matty Boy and his cousin, podcaster and rapper, Mac Mace. As a young kid, Matty was exposed to criminality by his parents, and ended up doing time in federal prison. We get into it all today, growing up in California, their Irish heritage, gang life, creating music and so much more.
Links below
Matty Boy - https://www.instagram.com/mattyboy1417/
Mac Mase - https://www.instagram.com/macmase900/
Dark Finds Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/
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Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast. On toady’s episode we have tattoo artist Anrijs Straume.
Anrijs' style is dark trash realism, and I have to say it’s one of my favourite styles. I’ve linked his Instagram in the description so you can check out some of his work. He has a really interesting story, moving from Latvia to the UK in his early 20s. We dive into horror movies, his motivation, aliens, music, advercity, and so much more.
Anrijs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anrijsstraume/
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Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast.
On toady’s episode we have MMA fighter Yann Oliveira. Yann is not only the Combat FC Welterweight champion, but he also runs a successful construction company.
I found his story so inspiring. He left Brazil as a teenager and landed in the US. He faced adversity and set back, but he came out swinging like a fighter would. Honestly, I love these types of stories, and talking to people who have that killer, do or die mentality.
I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did.
Yann's IG: https://www.instagram.com/yannyoliveira/
Dark Finds IG: https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
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#MMAJourney #FighterComeback #OvercomingAdversity #MMASuccessStories #FighterResilience #MartialArtsInspiration #MMAFighterLife #CombatSportsTriumph #AthleteMotivation #MMATraining
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On today's episode, we have Professor Philip Hyland of Maynooth University in Ireland. Phil is a prolific psychology researcher, with over 340 publications and over 12,000 citations. His main area of research is on psychological response to traumatic life events and disorders associated with stress.
In this episode we discuss psychopathy, PTSD, personality traits, evolutionary psychology, mental health, and so much more. Phil is a bastion of knowledge and brings a very well-educated and unique perspective to the field of psychology.
Link to Phil's Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Philip-Hyland Dark
Finds IG page: https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
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On toady’s episode, we have Ellis Shepherd, a rising star in the world of bare knuckle boxing. Ellis has a very interesting journey. He started boxing at 13, but as he got older, he found himself with the wrong crowd and was sent to prison. He was eventually acquitted of all charges, and free again, he ventured into bareknuckle boxing. He’s the youngest pro Bare knuckle fighter in the UK, and is signed with bareknuckle FC (BKFC). On Saturday April 6th he will fight Gary Fox for the featherweight UK title.
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On this episode, I sit down with Nules from the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries podcast. We delve into some of Ireland's cold cases, share theories on what might of happened, discuss Ireland's vanishing triangle, the Beast of Baltinglass, and so much more.
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