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The Fantastic Story Society

The Fantastic Story Society

Max Timm & Scott Markus

From true crime to the paranormal, to urban legends and myths and the down-right weird, The Fantastic Story Society finds them, dissects them, and most importantly discusses such stories with an expert in the realm of the fantastic. Join historical researchers, experts on serial killers, ghost tour guides, archaeologists, and more as The Society hosts, Max Timm and Scott Markus, seek out the most bizarre stories you can imagine and try to find the voice behind the fantastic.
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Tea Krulos has written some wild true-life stories. American Madness is a deep look at the life of an eccentric "real life super hero" who was radicalized by Alex Jones & David Icke. Conspiracy Theories, Bohemian Grove & Krampus highlight this episode.

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The Fantastic Story Society - FSS 31: Dobie Maxwell, Stand-Up Comedy, UFOs & Bank Robberies
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07/18/22 • 69 min

Stand-Up comic Dobie Maxwell has lived through it all in his comedy career, from meaningful chats w/ Rodney Dangerfield & George Carlin to driving the getaway car after a bank heist (without knowing it), but he's still looking for his first UFO encounter.
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The Fantastic Story Society - FSS 32: Tim Ellis, MI ParaCon & a UFO Collision Over Lake Michigan
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08/18/22 • 67 min

Author, radio host and co-founder of the Michigan Paranormal Conference, Tim Ellis, discusses his origins in ghost hunting, which eventually lead him to start one of the largest "ParaCons" in the country.
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The Fantastic Story Society - FSS 17: Jessica Watkins, the Stand-Up Comic Who Walked Across America
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05/23/21 • 56 min

Stand-Up Comic, Jessica Watkins created a must-watch, innovative, documentary/stand-up special titled "SPECIALish" about her journey to walk across America while performing comedy.

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The Fantastic Story Society - FSS 34: Rick Alan Ross, How Cults Work & Deprogramming Former Members
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09/28/22 • 85 min

We sit down with one of the premiere experts in how cults operate and how to help someone get out. You can currently catch him on “The Vow” on HBO discussing his work with escaping NXIVM members + his work in Waco.
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Documentarian Jay Bachochin enjoys hiking a vast wilderness in Wisconsin, but a number of unexplainable experiences there have opened his eyes to the nature of reality and what's possible in our known and unknown universe.
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The Fantastic Story Society - FSS 16: Baseball's Ghost Stories w/ Mickey Bradley & Dan Gordon
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04/11/21 • 62 min

Curses & superstitions are as much a part of baseball as balls & strikes. Folklore & baseball are intertwined as is the human behavior of seeking reason in chaos. Now, baseball's a melting pot of cultures, introducing new ghost stories & beliefs.

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Hawaiian storyteller Lopaka Kapanui served as cultural & paranormal consultant on the popular Netflix action/adventure film "Finding 'Ohana." Hear his background as a storyteller, plus a truly terrifying case.

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Sci-Fi & horror writer-director Christopher Hatton joins us to discuss a variety of topics including Edgar Allan Poe, Singapore spiritual beliefs, Area 51, his own terrifying ghost story & his newest movie: Shudder's paranormal mystery "Raven's Hollow."

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Max & Scott dive into working on ghost hunting TV shows with producer and investigator MJ Dickson, who has looked into paranormal stories & haunted locations across the globe. Her fantastic story alone is worth tuning in for!
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Fantastic Story Society have?

The Fantastic Story Society currently has 54 episodes available.

What topics does The Fantastic Story Society cover?

The podcast is about Scary, Stories, Legends, Supernatural, Society & Culture, History, Paranormal, Myths, Podcasts, Ghosts, Truecrime and Halloween.

What is the most popular episode on The Fantastic Story Society?

The episode title 'The Fantastic Story Society - Ep 4 - Karl Pfeiffer & The Stanley's Pig-Man' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Fantastic Story Society?

The average episode length on The Fantastic Story Society is 65 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Fantastic Story Society released?

Episodes of The Fantastic Story Society are typically released every 28 days, 9 hours.

When was the first episode of The Fantastic Story Society?

The first episode of The Fantastic Story Society was released on Oct 7, 2019.

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