Dark Finds Podcast
Episodes
Eimear Ní Bhraonáin - DJ Carey and The Great Betrayal
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He was one of the greatest hurlers Ireland has ever produced — a sporting icon, a hero, a name that stood for excellence and pride. But behind that ...
Anthony Murphy - The Ancient Story Of Ireland
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beneath Ireland’s rolling hills, beneath its rivers, stone circles, fairy forts and ancient mounds, there are stories as old as human history, stori...
Father David Vard - One Of Ireland's Youngest Priests
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, I'm joined by Father David Vard, a Kildare native and one of Ireland’s youngest priests, who graduated seminary at...
Oisin Murphy - Beyond The Finish line, Racing, Recovery & Redemption
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by one of the best talents in modern horse racing, five-time British Champion Jockey Oisín Murphy. Oisín takes us far b...
East Coast Bose - Honor, Hustle, and Harlem
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode has been two years in the making. East Coast Bose joins me for a raw and unfiltered conversation about a world most people only ...
Jared Bradley - Helping Law Enforcement Crack Decades-Old Cold Cases
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by Jared Bradley, CEO of MVAC Systems, and host of the All Things Crime Podcast. We discuss the innovative technology behind the ...
Marc Hartzman - An Hour Of Absolute Bizarreness
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by author Marc Harzman who has been described by ABC News as "One of America's leading connoisseurs of the bizarre." Marc has wri...
Nules - A Contract Killing Case That Will SHOCK You
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by Nules, host of the Ireland Crime and Mysteries podcast. She was actually my first guest back in early 2024, s...
Mark McCabe - From Pirate Radio To Rocking Electric Picnic
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by Mark McCabe, who shares his journey from being a pirate radio DJ at Pulse radio to finding massive success with his hit song M...
Alina Burroughs - Crime Scene Investigator Talks True Crime
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Crime Scene Investigator and host of Crime Scene Confidential Alina Burroughs. In her crime sce...
Mike Gatto - Trying To Solve A Murder Live On The Show
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a first for me, where we try to solve a murder live on the show. I'm joined by American politician, Mike Gatto, who served in t...
Harold Schechter - Unraveling The Dark Roots of True Crime
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Harold Schechter, acclaimed true crime author and historian, known for his deep dives into some of hist...
Gregory A. Freeman - The Forgotten 500 & Lesser Known History
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by bestselling author Gregory A. Freeman, a master of historical true crime and untold wartime stories. We...
Dr. Katherine Ramsland - Understanding The Dark Psychology Of Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm joined by Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a prolific author and professor of forensic psychology. She specializes in extreme offenders and has...
Scott DeLuzio - Facing Challenges On And Off The Battlefield
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I sit down with Scott DeLuzio, an army veteran who served in the Connecticut Army National Guard as an infantryman between 2005-20...
Vennie Kocsis - Cult Child: A Survivor's Story
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm joined by Vennie Kocsis, the author of Cult Child, who shares her harrowing experiences growing up in the cult, Sam Fife The Move. Vennie d...
Alice Hunter - The Perfect Psychopath & The Serial Killer's Wife Author
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by bestselling thriller writer Alice Hunter, whose gripping novels delve deep into the minds of serial kil...
Guenther Steiner - A Life In Motorsport
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with one of motorsport’s most charismatic and candid voices — Guenther Steiner. From a young boy with a f...
Karen Conti - Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer, John Wayne Gacy
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Karen Conti, an attorney who spent seven months representing serial killer John Wayne Gacy during his final ...
Brian Whelan - Surviving and Thriving In Hyper-Competitive World of New York Real Estate
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode I'm joined by a good friend of mine, Brian Whelan who shares his journey from growing up in a small town in Ireland to beco...
Fergus Kennedy - Ballybunion to the River Kwai: An Irishman's Story of Survival on the Death Railway
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Fergus Kennedy shares the profound journey of uncovering his family's history, particularly focusing on his father's harrowing experi...
Rick Alan Ross - Unveiling the Dark World of Cults
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into the chilling and complex world of cults with one of the most respected voices in the field: Rick Alan Ross. Rick is the ...
Joseph William Cox - Genre Blending in Filmmaking & Building Tension
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, filmmaker J.W. Cox shares his journey through the world of filmmaking, discussing his favorite movies, the blending of genres, and th...
Anthony Ryan - Writing SFF & Horror, Heroes & Villains, & Storytelling
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, SFF and horror writer Anthony Ryan discusses the inspiration behind his novel Red River Seven, touching on the influence of the pande...
Descent Into Darkness with Freddie - Andre Chikatilo, Dean Corll, Aileen Wuornos and more
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garycolton/how-it-falls-apart-an-immersive-dystopian-thrillerIn this episode, we discuss variou...
Bri Lafferty - What Happens When We Die?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brianna Lafferty shares her remarkable journey from a career in construction to becoming a death doula after a life-altering near-death experience. Sh...
Brent Cassity - Nightmare Success, From CEO to Cellblock
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Brent Cassity opens up about his dramatic fall from corporate success to federal prison — and the remarkable personal tran...
Jonathan Todd Schwartz - The Rise, Fall, & Redemption
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation...Jonathan Schwartz shares his profound journey from childhood trauma to a successful career in business management within the en...
Andrew Sanders - The IRA and The Troubles, the Nature of War, and Examining Historical Patterns
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I sit down with Andrew Sanders to explore the cyclical nature of conflict and war, examining historical patterns, the role of se...
David Ditchfield - From Freak Accident to Near-death-experience, David Shares His Journey
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this profound conversation, David Ditchfield shares his near-death experience following a tragic accident on a train platform. He recounts the harr...
Jesse Crosson - Lessons Learned From 19 Years in Prison
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I sit down with Jesse Crosson as he shares his journey from a troubled youth spiraling into addiction and crime to finding solac...
Char Helliker - Mediumship, Ancient Connections to Spirituality, & Confronting Darkness
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Char Helliker to explore the fascinating world of mediumship, discussing its definition, the ancient connections to s...
Claire McAuliffe - Lessons From A Cult Survivor
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with author and TED X speakers, Claire McAuliffe. Claire shares her experiences as a cult survivor, discussing the gradual...
M.E. Thomas - Confessions of a Sociopath, Psychology, Capitalism & Pro-Social Psychopathy
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary sits down with M.E. Thomas, author of Confessions of a Sociopath, to explore the nuanced world of psychopathy — from societal...
Ben Shenton - Surviving Australia's Most Notorious Cult "The Family"
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Ben Shenton. Ben is a survivor of "The Family," a notorious New Age cult led by Anne Hamilton-Byrne. At 18 m...
Half Natty King - Bodybuilding & Fitness, Gear, Moving to the USA and more
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by bodybuilder and content creator the Half Natty King. Today, we’ll be delving into bodybuilding, the fitnes...
Dr. Adrain Goldsworthy - Ancient Rome, Alexander the Great, Gladiators, & Ancient Warfare
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy, ancient historian and novelist, who has authored nearly 30 books. From his deep dive...
Cheyna Roth - Journalism, Podcasting, Cold Cases, & Making it as a True Crime Writer
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode I’m joined by journalist and author Cheyna Roth. After transitioning from law, she started her career as a political report...
Andrea Mara - Getting to the Heart of Writing a Best Selling Thriller
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we sit down thriller writer Andrea Mara, a Number One Sunday Times, Irish Times, and Kindle bestselling author, who has been ...
Sabina Brennan - The Neuroscience of Manifesting, Building Better Brain Health, & Belief
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we sit down health psychologist, neuroscientist, and author, Sabina Brennan. Sabina’s book ‘100 days to a Younger Brain’...
Henry Veneer-Brooks - Columbanus, and How Ireland Saved Europe in the Dark Ages
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we sit down with documentary film maker & author Henry Vyner-Brooks. Henry is also the host of the ‘Saving Europe’ Yo...
Harry McGee - The Insane Case of Malcolm Macarthur, GUBU, Charles Haughey, and Irish Politics
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we sit down with author and award-winning political journalist Harry McGee. Harry is the political correspondent with The ...
Rob Benson - Doomsday Prepping, Surviving The Apocalypse, & Self-Sufficiency
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a summer break, we are back, and will be uploading an episode each week. We have a bumper line-up coming down the tracks, so remember to follow ...
Gabrielle Wimer - Crime Scene Investigator Brings us Through Some Crazy Cases
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we sit down with Ventura County Crime Scene Investigator and host of The Walls Do Talk Podcast Gabrielle Wimer. Gabi has work...
Tony O'Reilly - The Astonishing Story of the Postman who Gambled €10,000,000
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we sit down with Tony O’Reilly, otherwise known as Tony 10. Tony 10 was the online betting username of Tony O’Reilly, the...
Darren Kiely - Singer / Songwriter, Leaving Cork for The US, Writing Music, Touring, & More
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we are joined by singer / songwriter, and Cork native Darren Kiely. We go Darren’s story, growing up in Cork, moving to New...
Descent Into Darkness - Chris Benoit, CTE, Lesley Molseed, Stefan Kiszko, and Dick Holland
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cr...
The Irish Juggernaut, Connor Magee - Bodybuilding, Road to Redemption, Training and Dieting
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
John Crotty - Spike Island, West Cork Pirates, Irish History, & Republican Escapees
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Kail Baxley - Making Music, Golden Gloves, DMT, Travelling & More
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 med...
Toria Hot & Cold Crime - Writing to Serial Killers, BTK, Rodney Alcala, Delphi Murders
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
KevinJBeatz & Alan Kay - Addiction, Prison, Making Music, and Taking Risks
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, whi...
Kevin Shulman - Directing Movies, Charles Manson, Working With Rappers, Hollywood & More
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Descent Into Darkness - Nazi Guards, Serial Killers & Psychopaths
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 horr...
Nick Aicardi - Afghan War, Marines, Rambo, Conspiracies
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Matty Boy and Mac Mase - Making Music, Gang life, Crime and Creativity
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Anrijs Straume - Tattoos, Dark Trash Realism, Aliens, And Horror
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast. On toady’s episode we have tattoo artist Anrijs Straume.Anrijs' style is dark trash realism, ...
Yann Oliveira - MMA, Adversity, & Finding Success in Life
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everybody and welcome to the Dark Finds podcast. On toady’s episode we have MMA fighter Yann Oliveira. Yann is not only the Combat FC Welterwe...
Professor Philip Hyland - Psychopaths, PTSD, Psychology & More
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Professor Philip Hyland of Maynooth University in Ireland. Phil is a prolific psychology researcher, with over 340 public...
Ellis Shepherd - From Prison to fighting in BKFC, Inside The Mind of a Fighter
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On toady’s episode, we have Ellis Shepherd, a rising star in the world of bare knuckle boxing. Ellis has a very interesting journey. He started boxi...
Nules from Ireland Crimes and Mysteries
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I sit down with Nules from the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries podcast. We delve into some of Ireland's cold cases, share theories on wh...
Dark Finds Podcast trailer
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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