Best Marc Hartzman Podcasts (2025)

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Cassidy Krug - Life After the Olympics 59:21

6d ago59:21

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Jonathan has gone fishing. Stepping in as his substitute this week is his good friend Danny O'Neil, who you may remember from the Grudges episode. Danny sits down with national champion and Olympic diver Cassidy Krug to discuss her book "Resurface: A Guide to Navigating Life's Biggest Transitions". Cassidy opens up about her time competing at the h…

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Willy Vlautin - Write Me a Love Song Where Nobody Gets Decapitated 1:07:20

13d ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Jonathan speaks with his old friend and great American fiction writer, Willy Vlautin. Willy is the author of seven novels, including his most recent, The Horse, which helped earn him the 2025 Joyce Carol Oates Prize. Three of his books have been adapted into films, including Night Always Comes, The Motel Life and Lean on Pete. In addition to his wr…

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Peter Blackstock - No Depression: Roots Music & Culture 1:04:34

20d ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Today I talk with famed music journalist Peter Blackstock about his time discovering and reviewing bands in Austin, Nashville, North Carolina, and Seattle. Together with his partner Grant Alden, Peter launched the roots music magazine, No Depression. What started as an AOL discussion group on "Alternative Country," No Depression (named after an Unc…

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Dalton Conley - Nature & Nurture 59:36

27d ago59:36

59:36

Turns out the idea of nature vs. nurture is an overly simplistic way of describing how our genes correlate with our environments. For 150 years, scientists, sociologists, theologians, politicians, and philosophers have argued over this binary idea of determinism. My guest today, Professor Dalton Conley, writes that the answer is more like nature & …

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Charles Peterson's Nirvana 57:12

1M ago57:12

57:12

Today I talk with an old friend from the halcyon days of grunge, photographer Charles Peterson. Charles is known for capturing some of the most iconic B&W shots of that era, many of which were used by Sub Pop for album cover art including, Soundgarden's Screaming Life EP and Ultramega OK as well as Mudhoney's Superfuzz Bigmuff. Charles was also ins…

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Marc Hartzman - The UFO Episode 58:47

1M ago58:47

58:47

Today I open the X-Files with author Marc Hartzman. We dive into all things extraterrestrial, from outer space to the outer limits. We discuss shaved monkeys, frozen brains, and interdimensional beings. We explore the idea of visitations to ancient Egypt, as well as the possibility of an alien Atlantis. We discuss remote viewing (ESP) and my dream …

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Chris Wilcha - Keeping the Dream Alive 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

I speak with filmmaker Chris Wilcha about the themes of his new film, "Flipside." In the film, Chris tells his career story beginning as a young, idealistic filmmaker who sets out to become a documentarian but finds himself later in life as a commercial director with hard drives full of unfinished films. Ironically, many of the films are about arti…

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Emily M. Bender & Alex Hanna - The AI Con 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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To follow up last week's conversation on the robot hordes I talk with authors and podcasters, Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna about AI hype. The two argue in their new book The AI Con, that there is nothing intelligent about machine learning and that the technology is nothing more than "souped-up autocomplete." They discuss the ways in which we, as …

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Allison Pugh - The Last Human Job 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

AI and data analytics have created some miraculous efficiencies over the last couple of years. AI helps me stay organized and assists with research and interview prep. Sometimes, you just need a mindless automaton. That said, when it comes time to buy my groceries, I want to talk to a clerk. I want my hair cut by my barber, Chuck—the same guy I’ve …

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Jim Thomsen - "There's Always Work at the Post Office" 57:01

2M ago57:01

57:01

I recently read a New York Times article titled "The Gen X Career Meltdown," which discussed how GenXers are aging out of the workforce early due to technology and the collapse of the creative industries. It reminded me of an old friend, journalist and literary editor, Jim Thomsen. Jim writes on Substack about the bittersweet journey of chasing his…

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JW Ocker - How to Start a Cult 55:58

3M ago55:58

55:58

Author JW Ocker is a man who has devoted himself to the study and research of bizarre cultural phenomena. In his book Cult Following: the Extreme Sects that Capture our Imagination - And Take Over our Lives, he sets his sights on cults. This week on A Fresh Face in Hell, JW joins me to discuss cults, their origins, belief systems, paradigms, recrui…

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Danny Bland - Rock n' Roll Road Warrior 43:43

3M ago43:43

43:43

Today we hear stories from the road with rock n' roll tour manager Danny Bland. After decades of playing in bands like Cat Butt, Best Kissers in the World, and The Dwarves, Danny used his experience to become a legendary tour manager. From Dave Alvin, Willie Nelson, John Doe to the Blasters and the Supersuckers, Danny operates as a referee, therapi…

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Nurse Lexi - Stories from the Emergency Room 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

When doing research for my novels, I often consult historians, scholars, and professionals to create more nuanced profiles for my characters. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some truly fascinating people in incredible careers. Today, I want to tap into that by bringing on one of my favorites—a talented ER nurse named Lexi. H…

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Kevin Davies - CRISPR for Dummies 57:37

3M ago57:37

57:37

Been going down a CRISPR rabbit hole lately and wanted to talk to someone that is up to date on the world's most powerful gene editing technology. Kevin Davies is an Oxford trained science journalist and the author of Editing Humanity: The CRISPR Revolution and the New Era of Genome Editing. CRISPR is an enzyme that is found in bacteria that scient…

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Dr. Arik Kershenbaum - Why Animals Talk 58:07

3M ago58:07

58:07

Humans are not the only species who have devised complex languages. How do their languages differ from ours? What can we learn from their languages? Do Spanish dogs understand Japanese dogs? How can our own knowledge of animal language help us in the realm of Xenolinguistics, and the search for intelligent extraterrestrial life? Today I rap with Ca…

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Ellen Vora, MD - The Anatomy of Anxiety 57:14

4M ago57:14

57:14

Today, I speak with Ellen Vora, MD, about understanding, treating, and living with anxiety—a condition she thoroughly explores in her book The Anatomy of Anxiety. Ellen and I discussed some of my experiences with anxiety over the past few years. We explore some practical tools to manage the nervous system, from lifestyle changes to therapy, and eve…

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Claire Dederer - Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma 55:18

4M ago55:18

55:18

Today, I speak with an old friend, Claire Dederer, about her seminal book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. We ask the question: Is it possible to appreciate an artist's work if the artist's behavior is monstrous? Is the work of artists like Woody Allen, Roman Polanski, Prince, and Alice Munro better understood if we have a greater awareness of the compl…

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Jeff Ament - The Origins of Pearl Jam 1:01:19

4M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Today, I have a conversation with my old friend Jeff Ament. We discussed his incredible rock 'n' roll journey—from the Seattle hardcore scene of the '80s to the rise of '90s Grunge, and eventually becoming the rock star bassist of Pearl Jam. Jeff is like the "Lucy" of Grunge, with stints in three of Seattle's most influential bands: Green River, Mo…

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Rita Omokha - Resist! 48:07

4M ago48:07

48:07

Today I speak with journalist and author Rita Omokha about her new book, Resist. We discuss how young Black activists like Ella Baker, Barbara Johns, and Johnetta Elzie have shaped our understanding of the power of organized action—not just in the Civil Rights Movement but in all forms of political protest. As we face the remainder of Trump's presi…

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Carl Zimmer - Germs!! 54:17

5M ago54:17

54:17

Renowned NY Times science columnist, Carl Zimmer, talks with me about his new book, Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe. We talk about the air we breathe, the gazillions of microbes, bacteria, fungus and viruses that float effortlessly around us daily. From the oceans depths to our nostrils we take in all manner of life, most of it…

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Warren Etheredge - Comedies 1:00:31

5M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

I thought we could all use something a little lighthearted this week — a welcome distraction from the constant news cycle. So today, I’m catching up with my old friend Warren Etheredge. Warren is a producer, author, playwright, festival programmer, and public speaker. He's deeply involved in the annual Seattle International Film Festival and teache…

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Steve Almond - Against Football 52:30

5M ago52:30

52:30

My friend and NY Times bestselling author, podcast contributor, teacher, and political activist, Steve Almond, joins me to discuss his seminal book Against Football. We dive deep into our toxic love affair with the gridiron, exploring its narrative strengths, subtle complexities, and its unique ability to unite people. At the same time, we weigh th…

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Andrew Hirschman & David Rivers - Two Pastors 1:10:21

5M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

This week, we talk about church--specifically Christian church. I’ll be talking with two Evangelical pastors, Andrew Hirschman of Calvary Ballard, and David Rivers of Calvary Sequim, about being a pastor in 2025. We’ll talk about the threat of Christian Nationalism, declining numbers among their congregations, and the challenges of filling their ch…

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Josh Fernandez - Anti-Fascist English Teacher 47:36

6M ago47:36

47:36

Josh Fernandez is one of my favorite people. Antifa organizer, anarchist, community activist and college educator. Josh walks the walk. When he’s not punching nazis, he’s taking care of his community in a myriad of ways, volunteering and coordinating. Oh, and when he’s not chasing his two adorable kids around, he’s teaching in prisons. Josh is the …

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Brian McVeigh - The Origins of Consciousness 56:06

6M ago56:06

56:06

This week, I talk to writer and anthropologist, Brian McVeigh, about Julian Jaynes's bicameral mind theory, as detailed in his seminal work, The Origins of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind. It’s a theory that forces us to question the evolution of consciousness as we know it. We explore the theory and its relevance to world hist…

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Jim and Will Pattiz - National Parks 1:01:38

6M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Filmmakers, explorers and brothers, Jim and Will Pattiz, talk with Jonathan about the National Parks ranking they do yearly for their popular site "More Then Just Parks". Some great tips and inspirations as well as some thoughts about preservation. Check out their list and a trailer for their documentary on the late great President Jimmy Carter: ht…

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Jamie Ford - Generational Trauma 55:52

6M ago55:52

55:52

On a very special episode of A Fresh Face in Hell I talk to my pal, New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford about generational trauma, epigenetics, two themes in his most recent novel, 'The Many Daughters of Afong Moy'. Jamie and I will talk about our personal experiences with trauma, and the journey toward overcoming our past, including Jamie…

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Stephanie Land - Class in America 57:04

7M ago57:04

57:04

This week, I’ll talk to New York Times bestseller, activist, and public speaker Stephanie Land, author of Maid (also a hugely popular Netflix series), and most recently, Class. Stephanie and I will discuss class in America. We’ll talk specifically about our personal experiences overcoming the stigmas of growing up working class poor, and the realit…

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Joe Posnanski - Baseball and Sabermetrics 47:15

7M ago47:15

47:15

This week, I’m gonna rap with legendary sportswriter, and New York Times Bestselling Author Joe Posnanski about the cult of sabermetrics, and how analytics are changing the way baseball is played, as well as changing the culture as a whole. We will also wax poetic about some of the iconic moments that shaped not only the greatest game, but America’…

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Sander van der Linden Phd. - Fighting Misinformation 55:50

7M ago55:50

55:50

This week I talk with Sander van den Linden, author of Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity. Sander is one of the world’s leading experts on misinformation. He’s going to lay out a crucial new paradigm for understanding and defending ourselves against the worldwide infodemic. Why are we so vulnerable to misinfor…

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Danny O'Neil - Grudges 59:59

7M ago59:59

59:59

This week, I talk to my pal, journalist, radio personality, and longtime Seahawk insider, Danny O’Neil. Danny is a man who spends a lot of time thinking about grudges, he even publishes a newsletter called Grudgery (subscribe @ https://www.grudgery.com). We’re gonna a do a deep dive on grudges: the how, the what, the why of them. Which grudges are …

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Kasey Meehan - Book Banning 56:04

8M ago56:04

56:04

As an artist, rattling cages is often part of the job description. Growing up in punk bands it was basically my objective in life as a teenager. When I wrote my fifth novel, Lawn Boy, in 2016, I was trying to rattle some cages about wealth inequity and the perils of late capitalism. But I had no idea, it would become the second most banned book in …

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Steve Turner - Collecting and Stuff 1:01:11

8M ago1:01:11

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I talk to my old pal, super fuzzy guitar legend and writer of punk rock folk songs, Steve Turner of Mudhoney. We’re gonna talk about collecting records, the early days of the Seattle punk scene, Steve’s long journey in music, from basements to arenas, and his excellent memoir Mud Ride. Mud Ride: https://www.powells.com/book/mud-ride-9781797217222 T…

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A Fresh Face in Hell with Jonathan Evison Trailer 1:04

8M ago1:04

1:04

Welcome to A Fresh Face in Hell Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHzj0CG30y8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreshFacePod_Evison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshfacepod.evison/By Jonathan Evison

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Ep. 1957 Robert Knight: Rock Stars and UFOs 1:53:26

1+ y ago1:53:26

1:53:26

Tonight, Monday on FADE to BLACK: Robert Knight joins us to talk about Rock Stars, personal encounters with UAP and NHI, Remote Viewing and his friendship with Ingo Swann! Robert Knight, a prominent figure in rock photography, has carved an illustrious career spanning from the 1960s to the present day. Born and raised in Hawaii, Knight's passion fo…

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Ep. 1903 Chris Evers: Outer Limits Magazine 1:55:59

1+ y ago1:55:59

1:55:59

Tonight, Monday, on FADE to BLACK: Chris Evers, the owner and editor of Outer Limits Magazine, joins us for our 10th Anniversary Special has he presents mysterious tales and stories surrounding UFOs and ET. Some will be well known accounts... while many will be presented to you for the first time. Chris resides in the city of Kingston upon Hull, in…

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Ep. 1902 Marc Hartzman: We Are Not Alone! 1:54:55

1+ y ago1:54:55

1:54:55

Tonight, Thursday on FADE to BLACK: Marc Hartzman joins us to talk about his book: We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History of UFOs and Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears, and Fantasies. ABCnews.com has called Marc Hartzman "one of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre" and George Noory from Coast to Coast AM said he's "as bizarre as Rober…

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Jacques Vallee 1:49:46

3+ y ago1:49:46

1:49:46

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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Ep. 1578 Jordan Ziff 2:35:19

3+ y ago2:35:19

2:35:19

Tonight, Monday on FADE to BLACK: Jordan Ziff joins us LIVE in the studio for a full night of UFOs and Guitars!!! Hot shot guitarist Jordan Ziff started touring at a very young age of just 15 years old with his band “Age Of Evil.” The band eventually morphed into a Beatles-like band called 'Waxy Sugar'. Since Waxy Sugar, for the last six years, Jor…

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Ep. 1577 Fadernight 2:26:52

3+ y ago2:26:52

2:26:52

Tonight, Thursday on FADE to BLACK: It's another Fadernight with open-lines all night long! Your calls, your conversation: UFOs, Conspiracy, Lost History, Time Travel and the Paranormal and Supernatural... un-edited, un-screened, and un-censored!!! Fadernight is the greatest night of Talk Radio in all of the world. The call-in number: 747-228-2051 …

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Ep. 1576 John Greenewald 2:10:42

3+ y ago2:10:42

2:10:42

Tonight, Wednesday on FADE to BLACK: John Greenewald is back with us to cover all of the latest in the world of documents, UFO/UAPs... and what is up with that NSA report that is making it's way through our community??? John began researching the secret inner workings of the U.S. Government in 1996 at the age of fifteen. He targeted such groups as …

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Ep. 1575 Freddy Silva 2:35:46

3+ y ago2:35:46

2:35:46

Tonight, Tuesday on FADE to BLACK: Freddy Silva is with us for an open conversation about possible ET contact in far ancient history. Freddy is a best-selling author, and leading researcher of ancient civilizations, restricted history, sacred sites and their interaction with consciousness. He is also a leading expert on crop circles. He has publish…

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Ep. 1574 Kathleen Marden 2:34:17

3+ y ago2:34:17

2:34:17

Tonight, Monday on FADE to BLACK: Kathleen Marden joins us to announce the release of her new book: "Forbidden Knowledge: A Personal Journey from Alien Abduction to Spiritual Transformation". Kathleen Marden is an author, on camera expert, consultant, international conference presenter, experiencer advocate, intergenerational experiencer, and hypno…

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Marc Dantonio 1:58:11

3+ y ago1:58:11

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Ep. 1557 F2B Chris Plain 2:39:57

3+ y ago2:39:57

2:39:57

Tonight, Wednesday on FADE to BLACK: Chris Plain is the Head Science Writer for The DeBrief and tonight we are going to take a deep dive into all things science in the world of UFOs, UAPs, defense, our agencies and how it may apply to Disclosure in 2022. A self-described science nerd, Chris began his writing career in 1991 as a member of the UCLA C…

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

3+ y ago1:57:09

1:57:09

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

3+ y ago1:57:01

1:57:01

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

3+ y ago1:53:50

1:53:50

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…