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Dark Finds Podcast

Some stories just hit different. Welcome to The Dark Finds Podcast, hosted by writer, true crime creator, and psychology enthusiast Gary Colton. Each episode takes you deep into the world of those who’ve lived through — or created — something extraordinary. From fighters, musicians, and war veterans to cult survivors, ex-cons, psychologists, and entrepreneurs, we explore the lives of people who exist on the edge of the norm. Through honest, often raw conversations, we uncover their journeys, insights, struggles, and what drives them.At its core, Dark Finds is fueled by one obsession: understanding human behavior in all its forms.

Copyright: © Gary Colton

Latest Episodes:

Descent Into Darkness - Chris Benoit, CTE, Lesley Molseed, Stefan Kiszko, and Dick Holland Jun 24, 2024

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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.
If you’re liking the podcast folks, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.
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
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://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1OGRH86UD8C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnwSkbnXkN0gbYp4qjuYe6XwQ4u6_0teHbxpQBWkKT2rxXkE4BuR_BWOF7t4rCFj40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6gn2cOiusFigS_WzIscpAU1IvlLmkp1sPquNwHisNjXSAzhgY1hofC7pZbTW_5ld20X-6UGWkPvcQG5TSw7yJfzXnuyHMnvPVvQKYWNoRKJSL5lsTQvpKj-xQnOIXxeSLvWf_qPk6xcA71x1ZTIXmW8.PdxAZHJwxZSzy9_R9P5TRbcJxvf8NoQqT-d6y5C9yGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1714378235&sprefix=%2Caps%2C782&sr=8-1

The Irish Juggernaut, Connor Magee - Bodybuilding, Road to Redemption, Training and Dieting Jun 12, 2024

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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
Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1
Thanks to The Midlands Park Hotel for pricing us with the space to record the podcast - https://www.midlandsparkhotel.com/
Support the podcast here - https://www.patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast

John Crotty - Spike Island, West Cork Pirates, Irish History, & Republican Escapees May 30, 2024

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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/
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
Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1
Support the podcast here - https://www.patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast

Kail Baxley - Making Music, Golden Gloves, DMT, Travelling & More May 22, 2024

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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/
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
Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1
Support the podcast here - https://www.patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast

Toria Hot & Cold Crime - Writing to Serial Killers, BTK, Rodney Alcala, Delphi Murders May 14, 2024

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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/
Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/
Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw
Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1

KevinJBeatz & Alan Kay - Addiction, Prison, Making Music, and Taking Risks May 09, 2024

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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
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 book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G9HA22S7IUXH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jWppV6gOilTHk6itSI62xEZM7JDxuHpsFX7nniLg2hNrNGA3GCBKyKB4IVXnxblY40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6i-UqhKn5I-ATRqpyYYaAoxfDueFrXJVfbOuwjwNktHDdETVSRbrfNcAeDkr_ecl_J2ScOGreBMkOd3JJVlo64xwLM4ZRzLt-y_Yo74kBHm24spAFtRbWjCLwwhZ0L9w2D0NsorIkOc45Gpv8_7ioPE.MHBrgD9sxfSSwH4JCf5kBU4GDL32_1YWqKOrLXGOxWg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dark+Finds+book&qid=1715244127&sprefix=dark+finds+book%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1

Kevin Shulman - Directing Movies, Charles Manson, Working With Rappers, Hollywood & More May 02, 2024

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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
The Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32IWLIEEN8XIL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jWppV6gOilTHk6itSI62xFyZofDLqZaAGrV8IKerjvZohGZjUd3KvPxsgUkBJ78z8XEGyPZeP52JjjdOIMtbLEN0mYRhEMRPNabOeldbbsloU1KoDPhHtIh6F_L6x0-pYumWLWcH7HTmb2aOaEaEYpEu28omqTEkp918T8eht9xT4YXOtQ5rZv83t-EaPFx_RjtcYp-L2ChbpHanxrSYe74KTjKVc1Q5UimOL-Uy29U.8aZCNrUTp2x5nwv61oqsXycYbZQwBLRuW28Q-hEWmfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1713961123&sprefix=%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
Dark Finds YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership

Descent Into Darkness - Nazi Guards, Serial Killers & Psychopaths Apr 29, 2024

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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
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1OGRH86UD8C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnwSkbnXkN0gbYp4qjuYe6XwQ4u6_0teHbxpQBWkKT2rxXkE4BuR_BWOF7t4rCFj40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6gn2cOiusFigS_WzIscpAU1IvlLmkp1sPquNwHisNjXSAzhgY1hofC7pZbTW_5ld20X-6UGWkPvcQG5TSw7yJfzXnuyHMnvPVvQKYWNoRKJSL5lsTQvpKj-xQnOIXxeSLvWf_qPk6xcA71x1ZTIXmW8.PdxAZHJwxZSzy9_R9P5TRbcJxvf8NoQqT-d6y5C9yGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1714378235&sprefix=%2Caps%2C782&sr=8-1

Nick Aicardi - Afghan War, Marines, Rambo, Conspiracies Apr 24, 2024

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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
The Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/
Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/
Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32IWLIEEN8XIL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jWppV6gOilTHk6itSI62xFyZofDLqZaAGrV8IKerjvZohGZjUd3KvPxsgUkBJ78z8XEGyPZeP52JjjdOIMtbLEN0mYRhEMRPNabOeldbbsloU1KoDPhHtIh6F_L6x0-pYumWLWcH7HTmb2aOaEaEYpEu28omqTEkp918T8eht9xT4YXOtQ5rZv83t-EaPFx_RjtcYp-L2ChbpHanxrSYe74KTjKVc1Q5UimOL-Uy29U.8aZCNrUTp2x5nwv61oqsXycYbZQwBLRuW28Q-hEWmfE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1713961123&sprefix=%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
Dark Finds YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw
Help keep the content going - patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast

Matty Boy and Mac Mase - Making Music, Gang life, Crime and Creativity Apr 19, 2024

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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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