The Gonzo Chronicles
Here at The Gonzo Chronicles anything goes. Topics include...everything, especially the weird stuff.
Episodes
Dive into the mysterious depths of North America’s most legendary lakes in this chilling and thought-provoking episode of The Gonzo Chronicles. From the iconic Champ of Lake Champlain to the eerie ripples of Alaska’s Illieanna Lake, we explore the creatures, the sightings, and the centuries-old stories that keep these legends alive. Why do lake monsters continue to fascinate us? And what might truly lurk beneath those dark waters?
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In this episode, we ride into the blood-soaked heart of the American West to explore two masterpieces of violence and myth — Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian and Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. We’ll uncover how both novels turn the frontier into a place of ghosts, gods, and guilt, where witchcraft and war define the human soul. From McCarthy’s cosmic nihilism to Grecian’s gothic vengeance, we trace the evolution of the Western from s...
What makes a book last beyond its author, its time, and even its world? In this episode of The Gonzo Chronicles, we dive into the stories that shaped culture — from The Bible to 1984, from wild adventures to quiet wisdom. These aren’t just books — they’re revolutions bound in paper. Let’s explore why these classics still matter, and why they might just save us from losing ourselves in the noise.
#TheGonzoChronicles #WhyBooksMatter ...
History isn’t always boring — sometimes it’s downright bizarre. From dancing plagues and emus that outsmarted the military to a secret plan to nuke the moon, this episode of The Gonzo Chronicles dives into 10 of the weirdest, wildest, and most unbelievable events in history. Buckle up — reality is stranger than fiction.
#nukethemoon #Boston #gonzo #weirdhistory #mindblowingshows
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Books: The Merlin De...
I'm back! Welcome back to the Gonzo Chronicles. It just gets stranger from here.
Oh, and check out my latest book on Amazon called The Merlin Deposition. Took 3 years of my life for this one.
#GonzoChronicles #TheMerlinDeposition #strangestuff
Grunge music came crashing into our culture in the late 80's and early 90's with a raw sound, a rare integrity and honesty that has last for over two decades since it announced its presence with Nirvana. In this episode we talk about what grunge is, how it changed music forever and impacted the culture far beyond the music.
#grunge #grungemusic #Nirvana #Soundgarden #90s #RealityBites #PearlJam #TheMelvins #minimalism
What if the legend was real...from the research of historian and author Robert A. Prather, to the upcoming book The Merlin Deposition.
#KingArthur #Merlin #wizardMerlin #Peredur #Stonehenge
Congress recently wrapped up hearings regarding UFO/UAP sightings by military and listened to whistleblower technology. You'll get the highlights here and the top 10 UAP sightings by military over the past year! #UFO #UAP #UAPTestimony
Rob "The Bruins Guy" Mahoney from Mahoney's House of Horrors podcast stops by to talk about some creepy movies, a short review of Terrifier 3, and we review the classic film Halloween 2 (1981). Mahoney thinks Jamie Lee ruined the franchise. What do you think? Leave some comments below! #Halloween #Halloween2 #Terrifier3 #ArttheClown #GonzoChronicles #DognutMedia
Every town has a legend, a secret that they want to keep hidden in the dark recesses. Christiansburg, VA has its legend with the Black Sisters, 3 sisters who dressed in black and only came out at night. Hear their sinister story of murder and intimidation.
Also, can a land be cursed? The folks that have experienced Lake Shawnee would swear to it!
#BlackSisters #Christiansburg #LakeShawnee #hauntings #Halloween #October #ghoststori...
Elizabeth is back with a couple of audio clips to check out. Is the spirit box real? Does it connect with ghosts? Is the Ouija board a portal to dark realms?
Elizabeth Cooper, fresh back from an African safari, hangs out to talk about the trip, the learning experience, and talk bucket list stuff on this episode of The Gonzo Chronicles.
What's on your bucket list?
#Africa #Maldives #solvingamystery #CaffeinatedCooper
I was shocked to find all 5 Twilight films in the top 10 highest grossing vampire movies of all time. After looking through the top 20 I still didn't see the best vampire films on the list anywhere. Here's a few that should have made the list, and my top 5 spy movies of all time.
#AtomicBlonde #spymovies #spynovels #vampiremovies #vampires #LostBoys
An essay about the fate of the founders of our nations has circulated for decades. But what part of that is true, and what part isn't? Why do we celebrate the signing of the Declaration on July 4th when the signers didn't start signing it until August 2nd? Hmm...let's dive into some interesting history.
Happy birthday America!!!
#July4th #DeclarationofIndependence #history #foundingfathers
Haunted locations, especially the local ones, are fascinating. In this episode Elizabeth Cooper drops by to talk about a local haunt to the Atlanta area, #LakeLanier. I talk about a location that I stumbled upon during my college years in Radford, VA, one of the most haunted locations in the eastern US, #StAlbansSanatorium.
#hauntedlocations #ghosts #Atlanta #RadfordVA #RoadTrip
I've been living on Hard Rock Blvd. this week, so here is the list of top 10 hard rock debut albums of the 80's. What albums make your list? What bands did I miss? Poison, Def Leppard, Dokken?
#hardrock #hairmetal #80smusic #GnR #Ozzy #Metallica #Tesla #MotleyCrue
"This Tender Land" by Krueger was an amazing story with great characters, a strong plot, and powerful themes. I go in depth with this review and talk about "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. Both books are highly recommended.
#Goggins #literature #GreatDepression #StLouis #Minnesota
Motley Crue has a new song out, Dogs of War, and one key ingredient is missing...Mick Marrs!! My critique on the "new" Motley Crue and my top 4 albums and top 10 songs by this iconic band! #MotleyCrue #MickMarrs #hairmetal #hairbands #80s
Some eastern cultures believe in reincarnation. A recent poll shows that 24% of Americans believe in it. Kristi Slaughter from the Kristi Slaughter Show on SuperTalk Radio stops by to discuss this mystery as well and talk about current events and the P. Diddy/Puff Daddy raid by Homeland Security.
Also, do you have a guilty pleasure movie?
#movies #PDiddy #reincarnation #mysteries
Jekyll Island is the birthplace of the Federal Reserve. How a meeting in secrecy led to the most powerful central bank in the world. Is there a connection between the power players that established the central bank and their opponents that drowned with the Titanic? This is one fascinating rabbit hole!
#CreatureFromJekyllIsland #money #inflation
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