Welcome to the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE podcast, hosted by authors Betsey Kulakowski, Jenny LaBranche, and JB Caine. We bring you bi-weekly episodes with uplifting and UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE stories about the moments that alter everyday lives. Join us as we bring you excellent guests, witty banter, and amazing real-life takes of inciting incidents which have changed the course and perceptions of our guests.
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Season 2, Episode 10: Jenn Mangini is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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32:57In this powerful episode of the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE PODCAST, we sit down with Jenn Mangini—U.S. Army and Air Force National Guard veteran, responder to the Oklahoma City Bombing, and author of the soon-to-be published book THE SHADOW OF ME. Jenn takes us through her incredible journey—from the frontlines of tragedy to the deep battles of PTSD and …
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Season 2, Episode 9: Sean Loots is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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44:21On this episode of the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE PODCAST, we sit down with Sean Loots—a South African storyteller, speaker, and host of the award-winning Something Shifted podcast. Sean shares the gripping, emotional story of how he saved his infant daughter’s life, a moment that reshaped his world. We also dive into the powerful "lifequake" stories he …
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Season 2: Episode 8: Dr. Daniel J. Waters is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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47:16This week on the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE PODCAST, we sit down with Dr. Daniel J. Waters — retired heart surgeon, author, and master storyteller. Dr. Waters shares the literally unbelievable story of bringing a patient back from the brink of death, and the lessons that shaped his extraordinary career. With wit, wisdom, and the kind of insight only a he…
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Season 2, Episode 7: Austin Lawrence is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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42:41Get ready for an unfreakingbelievable conversation. Come meet filmmaker and paranormal researcher – Austin Lawrence! Austin takes us behind the scenes of his thrilling work in the paranormal world, sharing spine-tingling stories, insights, and some seriously unfreakingbelievable experiences. You won’t want to miss this!…
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Season 2, Episode 6: Amy M. Le is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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46:15In this powerful episode of the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE Podcast, we sit down with Amy M. Le—author of The Snow Trilogy and founder of Quill Hawk Publishing—as she shares her jaw-dropping journey from war-torn Vietnam to becoming a voice for resilience and hope. Amy recounts the harrowing escape her family made after the fall of Saigon, the unimaginabl…
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Season 2, Episode 5, Leslie and Stephen Shaw are UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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53:55Strap in, because this episode of UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE is about to take you beyond the veil of the ordinary! We’re sitting down with Leslie and Stephen Shaw—renowned authors and documentarians of UFO phenomena—who have not only studied the mysteries of the skies but lived them. From multiple UFO sightings to chilling otherworldly encounters, they s…
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Season 2, Episode 4: David E. Alston is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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52:52What if one revelation could change everything you thought you knew about yourself? On this episode, we welcome David E. Alston—a healthcare administrator, novelist, and podcaster—who shares an astonishing family secret that turned his world upside down. This jaw-dropping discovery reshaped his identity, his past, and the way he sees his future. Ho…
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Get ready to be inspired on this episode of the Unfreakingbelievable Podcast! We're joined by the incredible Dee Britt, author and self-help expert, as she shares powerful insights on how to fight burnout and reclaim your energy. But that's not all -- Dee opens up about her Unfreakingbelievable out-of-body experience that changed her life!…
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Season 2, Episode 2: Mark Leslie Lefebvre is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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34:45Talk about an UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE book-nerd life! Mark Leslie Lefebvre is a Canadian author, book executive, and literary representative who has lived every facet of the book life! He's written horror and speculative fiction (his Canadian Werewolf series), edited literary anthologies, hosted the Aurora Awards, and even written collections of movie…
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Welcome to Season 2 of the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE PODCAST! 2024 was a heck of a year, and we are so appreciative of the love and support from our listeners! In this episode, we let the FANS interview US! We talk about lessons learned, aspirations for 2025, and also answer some truly inspired and creative questions from our listeners from around the w…
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Episode 25: Steve Altier is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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35:14In our final episode of 2024, we have the pleasure of chatting with Middle Grade/YA Paranormal and Adventure author Steve Altier about what happens when stars align while you're chasing your dreams. And in our estimation, it couldn't happen to a nicer guy! We wish ALL of our listeners a dream come true in 2025!…
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Episode 24: Jerry Paulley is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE (RIP)
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38:13We at the UFB Podcast feel honored and privileged to have had the opportunity to interview Jerry Paulley, host of the Hillbilly Horror Stories Podcast, just days prior to his untimely passing. Jerry and his wife Tracy not only entertained millions with his popular podcast, but spent years building and cultivating an online community of folks who ge…
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Episode 23: Oggy Brewer is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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46:00Get ready to be inspired by this episode's guest! Oggy Brewer is our ambassador of gratitude...He's a high school biology teacher a sports coach who has created a catchphrase and philosophy -- MOPO...Max Out, Pay Out -- to motivate his students to greatness. We're feeling pretty motivated , too!
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Episode 22: Al Cooley is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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34:49On this episode, we welcome Al Cooley, the host of the "Ghosts in the Valley" podcast and author of the recently-released novel (based on a true story) SPENCER'S GHOST. This episode is a wild ride, from hearing about our guest's musical adventures opening for acts like Steppenwolf and Bootsy Collins to a shocking tale that will leave your jaw hangi…
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Episode 21: Ashley Range is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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45:46At the UFB Podcast, we're always happy to dive into a good cryptid story, and in this episode, we're joined by Nessie enthusiast Ashley Range. Ashley has taken part in the world-renowned QUEST expedition to study Loch Ness and its secrets. How did an American girl from Washington state get hooked up with such an exciting project? Listen in to find …
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Episode 20: Todd Hedges is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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47:22In honor of World Mental Health day (Oct 10), we are honored to welcome the co-host of the MIDDLE-AGED AND CREEPED OUT podcast, Todd Hedges. Todd opens up about his own struggles with anxiety and depression and shares his story of faith and hope.
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Episode 19: Tamara Grantham is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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44:43It's been too long since we had a good cryptid story, don't you think? Fantasy author Tamara Grantham has one for us...the first time she's ever told the tale in public! Grab your snacks and settle in for a chilling account told by an award-winning author!
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Episode 18: Ret. General BB Bell is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE (Special 9/11 episode)
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1:06:01In this episode, we honor the fallen of 9/11 and celebrate the military and first responders with Retired 4-Star General BB Bell. He also shares the double happenstance that spared him (twice) on that fateful day 23 years ago.
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Episode 17: Daniel Cox is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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47:23We're hopping back across the pond to chat with another of our favorite Brits: Cannes Golden Lion and BAFTA-Award winning film maker and artist Daniel Cox! After a family tragedy, Daniel found new purpose and direction through the healing power of art.
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Episode 16: Tosca Lee is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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32:13New York Times best-selling author Tosca Lee is an inspiration! She's known for her historical and speculative fiction with works like ISCARIOT, THE PROGENY, DEMON, THE LINE BETWEEN, and THE LONG MARCH HOME...and equally beloved on social media for her posts featuring Farmer Bryan and their 160-pound German Shepherd Timber.…
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Episode 15: John Russell is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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45:12According to multiple Gallup polls, roughly 3/4 of Americans believe in some sort of paranormal phenomena, and psychic and author John Russell is an expert on nearly all of them! With over 50 years of research and experience in the world of the metaphysical, you can bet this guest has some UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE stories to share!…
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Episode 14: Jeff Provine is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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32:06Who doesn't love a good local ghost story? We sure do, and so does this episode's guest! Jeff Provine is a professor and folklorist, and is the founder of Oklahoma City Ghost Tours and Okie Comics.. Join us for some spotlighted stories from his ghost-hunting hijinks!
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Episode 13: Post Mortem (Adam Wonderly) is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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42:08Step into the wild world of splatterpunk horror with writer and artist Adam Wonderly, known to his readers as POST MORTEM! Sometimes a brush with death nudges us into our most creative space, giving us a new perspective on living life at maximum volume.
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Episode 12: William Bernhardt is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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41:47William Bernhardt is the author of 62 books, including the Daniel Pike legal thriller series and the Ben Kincaid series. He's also the man behind WriterCon (and you know we love us some WriterCon!) in Oklahoma City. In this episode, Bill will share with you a story about the value of perseverance.
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Episode 11: Shawn Amick is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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39:52Join us for a chat with author and TikTok sensation Shawn Amick! We'll discuss how he used social media to build a community of authors and fulfill his own writing dreams in the process.
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Episode 10: Bob Saenz is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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41:33Join us and be regaled with astonishing stories from the great screenwriter, actor, and novelist Bob Saenz! And not just his usual writings, either...these stories all truly happened. Bob has been lauded as a spectacular storyteller and has part of our movie-and-TV machine for years, but the most amazing story of all is one that took place before a…
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Episode 9: Lara Bernhardt is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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38:05Award-winning author Lara Benhardt is not only a binge-worthy author of both women's fiction and supernatural suspense novels, but she's also had some truly UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE experiences that have provided fodder for some of her best-selling books. We always say that truth is stranger than fiction, and Lara Bernhardt uses some of that crazy trut…
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Episode 7: Daemon Manx is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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35:52Horror Authors Guild winner Daemon Manx packs a punch in this interview as he tells us about his upcoming OJANOX series and his UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE story about personal redemption and second chances.
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Episode 8: Amanda "the Bigfoot Lady" Stowers is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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41:57In this BONUS episode, we have the joy of interviewing Amanda Stowers, an employee at EXPEDITION BIGFOOT in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She's known on Instagram and TikTok as "the Bigfoot Lady," and when you hear what she's got to say, you'll agree that the moniker is a good one! You'll also find some terrific bonus material from our GIRLS' TRIP to Blue R…
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Episode 6: Robert Dugoni is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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34:26New York Times best-selling mystery/thriller author Robert Dugoni joins the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE girls to talk about his current projects (including Tracy Crosswhite #11!),the process of building success, the importance of balancing work with down-time, and the moment of truth that put priorities into perspective for him.…
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Episode 5: Kevin Tumlinson is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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31:27Award-winning thriller writer Kevin Tumlinson not only writes about harrowing experiences in exotic and far-flung lands, he's experienced them himself! Join us for his UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE story. Wear a helmet.
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WriterCon Podcast and Dean Koontz are UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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1:02:44BONUS LEAP DAY EPISODE: We at the UFB Podcast are thrilled to introduce you to our friends Bill, Lara, and Jesse from the WriterCon Podcast. In this bonus episode, we share with you a gem from their treasure chest: an interview with the legendary DEAN KOONTZ!
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Episode 4: Florence Andrews is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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53:28Straight from London's West End, actress , musician, and success coach Florence Andrews regales us with UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE stories of her life on stage and during the filming of Ridley Scott's HOUSE OF GUCCI.
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Episode 3: Shawn Layman is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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47:17We are thrilled to welcome friend of the show Shawn Layman, co-host of the Middle-Aged and Creeped Out paranormal podcast, who has a miraculous story to share about a recent brush with death, and a near-death experience.
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Episode 2: Micah Campbell is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE
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39:41IN THIS EPISODE: Author, publisher, musician, and podcaster Micah Campbell joins our shenanigans and regales us with a tale with "Supernatural" (capital S and quotation marks intended!) ties which is UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!
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Welcome to the UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE podcast, hosted by authors Betsey Kulakowski, Jenny LaBranche, and JB Caine. We bring you bi-weekly episodes with uplifting and UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE stories about the moments that alter everyday lives. Join us as we bring you excellent guests, witty banter, and amazing real-life takes of inciting incidents which …
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