Episodes

  • #21 - Henry Veneer-Brooks - Columbanus, and how Ireland saved Europe in the Dark Ages
    Sep 23 2024

    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’ YouTube channel, where he takes us on a journey across Europe and explores the people who rescued European Civilisation in the Dark Ages & after World War II, people like Columbanus and Robert Schuman. On this episode, we delve into the story of Columbanus, an influential Irish missionary and a key figure in the Christian monastic movement of the early Middle Ages. We explore Bangor Abbey, known at the light of the world in the 6th century, and discuss how Irish intellectuals left a lasting impression on Europe.


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    Saving Europe Website with links to Henry’s books and documentary series - http://www.savingeurope.com


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    Columbanus, Bangor Abbey, The Dark Ages, Saving Europe, Irish History


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #20 - Harry McGee - The Insane Case of Malcolm Macarthur, GUBU, Charles Haughey, and Irish Politics
    Sep 17 2024

    On this week’s episode we sit down with author and award-winning political journalist Harry McGee. Harry is the political correspondent with The Irish Times, and has previously worked for several publications, including being political editor of the Irish Examiner, as well as jobs with the Sunday Tribune, and the Sunday Press. Harry also authored “The Murderer and the Taoiseach: Death, Politics and GUBU”, which explores a notorious case in 1980s Ireland involving Malcolm Macarthur, an Irish aristocrat who committed a brutal killing spree in an attempt to alleviate his financial troubles. The case not only shocked the nation but also had profound political ramifications, leading to widespread damage to the reputation of then Taoiseach Charles Haughey. The term GUBU (grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, and unprecedented) was coined by Haughey himself to describe the events, encapsulating the surreal and shocking nature of the scandal.


    Harry’s Irish Times column – https://www.irishtimes.com/author/harry-mcgee/106/


    Harry book - https://www.easons.com/the-murderer-and-the-taoiseach-harry-mcgee-9781399718615?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADkWKUW3A7w_-XrDSwrGXQtoQ1GP7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrp-3BhDgARIsAEWJ6Sz14Wg9pBtmEHljK2-0PYCMI4ztR7GOgDKNztzfidTyEBUi3TiWiykaAp6vEALw_wcB


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    Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel


    Dark Finds book - https://amzn.eu/d/3VHPOTj



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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • #19 - Rob Benson - Doomsday Prepping, Surviving The Apocalypse, And Self-Sufficiency
    Sep 12 2024

    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 the podcast and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Today, Rob Benson joins me tell us how to stay prepared for everything. Rob is an outdoorsman living in the Colorado mountains – who has a popular Instagram channels and blog that focuses on survival and apocalypse prepping; Camping, Hunting, Homesteading, and Survival. We get into all of that and more, like how Rob got into doomsday prepping, from losing everything during the mortgage crash to leaving the Mormon church at 41. As a bonus, stick around until end where I’ll bring you through the most popular doomsday movies, everything from natural disasters to technological threats.


    Rob's IG - https://www.instagram.com/robbybenson


    Rob's blog - https://buckhorncliffs.com/author/rob/


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    Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership


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    Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel


    Movies

    • "Supervolcano" (2005)
    • "San Andreas" (2015)
    • "10.5" (2004)
    • "Armageddon" (1998)
    • "Deep Impact" (1998)
    • "Knowing" (2009)
    • "Contagion" (2011)
    • "28 Days Later" (2002)
    • "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004)
    • "Snowpiercer" (2013)
    • "Children of Men" (2006)
    • "The Day After" (1983)
    • "Threads" (1984)
    • "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015)
    • "12 Monkeys" (1995)
    • "The Terminator" (1984)
    • "The Matrix" (1999)
    • "Waterworld" (1995)
    • "Elysium" (2013)
    • "Die Hard 4.0" (2007)
    • "The Darkest Hour" (2011)
    • "Transcendence" (2014)
    • "Splice" (2009)
    • "Jurassic Park" (1993)
    • "War of the Worlds" (2005)
    • "Independence Day" (1996)
    • "The Core" (2003)
    • "Event Horizon" (1997)
    • "The Core" (2003)
    • "Interstellar" (2014)



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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • #18 - Gabrielle Wimer - Crime Scene Investigator brings us through some crazy cases
    Aug 12 2024

    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 worked in Crime Scene Investigation for 15 years and has been a Latent Print Examiner for the past 6 years. We go deep into the world of forensics on this podcast as Gabi brings us through some of the most intense crime scene she has worked, we do myth busting, and delve into a day in the life of a CSI. Buckle up for this, it’s not for the Squamish. If you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.


    The Walls Do Talk Website. - https://thewallsdotalk.com/#who-we-are


    Gabi IG - https://www.instagram.com/thewallsdotalkpodcast/?next=%2F


    The Walls Do Talk Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3dH3ORMMSnv7j98Ye4uK6i?si=4eead6d2a6f245b5


    Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/


    Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership


    Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/


    Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel


    Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1OGRH86UD8C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnwSkbnXkN0gbYp4qjuYe6XwQ4u6_0teHbxpQBWkKT2rxXkE4BuR_BWOF7t4rCFj40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6gn2cOiusFigS_WzIscpAU1IvlLmkp1sPquNwHisNjXSAzhgY1hofC7pZbTW_5ld20X-6UGWkPvcQG5TSw7yJfzXnuyHMnvPVvQKYWNoRKJSL5lsTQvpKj-xQnOIXxeSLvWf_qPk6xcA71x1ZTIXmW8.PdxAZHJwxZSzy9_R9P5TRbcJxvf8NoQqT-d6y5C9yGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1714378235&sprefix=%2Caps%2C782&sr=8-1


    Crime Scene Investigation

    CSI

    Cold Case

    Serial Killer

    True Crime


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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • #17 - Tony O'Reilly - The Astonishing Story of the Postman who Gambled €10,000,000
    Jul 25 2024

    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 postman who became front-page news in 2011 after he stole €1.75 million from An Post while he was a branch manager in Gorey, Co. Wexford. He used the money to fund a gambling addiction that began with a bet of €1 and eventually rose to €10 million, leading to the loss of his job, his family, his home – and winning him a prison sentence. Honestly, this book reads like a thriller. The Astonishing Story of the Postman who Gambled €10,000,000 … and lost it all, and has since turned it all around and helps bring awareness to gambling harm. If you’re liking the podcast, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.


    Tony's website - https://tonyjoreilly.ie/tony10/


    Tony's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tonyjoreilly/


    Tony's X - https://x.com/TonyJOReilly


    Tony's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tony-10-astonishing-postman-gambled/dp/0717179702


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    Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership


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    Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel


    Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1OGRH86UD8C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnwSkbnXkN0gbYp4qjuYe6XwQ4u6_0teHbxpQBWkKT2rxXkE4BuR_BWOF7t4rCFj40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6gn2cOiusFigS_WzIscpAU1IvlLmkp1sPquNwHisNjXSAzhgY1hofC7pZbTW_5ld20X-6UGWkPvcQG5TSw7yJfzXnuyHMnvPVvQKYWNoRKJSL5lsTQvpKj-xQnOIXxeSLvWf_qPk6xcA71x1ZTIXmW8.PdxAZHJwxZSzy9_R9P5TRbcJxvf8NoQqT-d6y5C9yGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1714378235&sprefix=%2Caps%2C782&sr=8-1


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #16 - Darren Kiely - Singer / Songwriter, Leaving Cork for The US, Writing Music, Touring, & More
    Jul 5 2024

    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 York gigging in bars before moving to Nashville and immersing himself in the thriving singer songwriter music scene. We discuss Darren's creative process, talk through the meaning in his songs, and chat about Darren's latest song 'Avalon'.


    Darren's Website - https://www.darrenkiely.com/


    Darren's IG - https://www.instagram.com/darrenkielymusic/


    Darren's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/15Cdd3Wai5nQZATxnbEtK9?si=rIAuzt0JT7GadS9eD0EkTQ


    Darren's YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnlQfK93uxjhuyOpHP2YRA


    Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/


    Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership


    Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/


    Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel


    Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1OGRH86UD8C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnwSkbnXkN0gbYp4qjuYe6XwQ4u6_0teHbxpQBWkKT2rxXkE4BuR_BWOF7t4rCFj40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6gn2cOiusFigS_WzIscpAU1IvlLmkp1sPquNwHisNjXSAzhgY1hofC7pZbTW_5ld20X-6UGWkPvcQG5TSw7yJfzXnuyHMnvPVvQKYWNoRKJSL5lsTQvpKj-xQnOIXxeSLvWf_qPk6xcA71x1ZTIXmW8.PdxAZHJwxZSzy9_R9P5TRbcJxvf8NoQqT-d6y5C9yGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1714378235&sprefix=%2Caps%2C782&sr=8-1


    Darren Kiely Interview

    Darren Kiely Podcast

    Darren Kiely new music


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    51 mins
  • #15 - Descent Into Darkness - Chris Benoit, CTE, Lesley Molseed, Stefan Kiszko, and Dick Holland
    Jun 24 2024

    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 creepy and we kept with that theme for this episode where we discuss the case of former WWE wrestler Chris Benoit and the murder suicide at his family home in 2007. We go through the case of Lesley Molseed, the wrongful conviction of Stefan Kiszko, and the vile corruption of Dick Holland. We discuss steroid use, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the potential role it plays in murders. We go through conspiracy theories and so much more.


    If you’re liking the podcast folks, please subscribe, rate, follow, and share it with others.


    Descent Into Darkness YT - https://www.youtube.com/@DiD86


    Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/


    Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership


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    Dark Finds YouTube Channel for more dark long-form content - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel


    Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B1OGRH86UD8C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PnwSkbnXkN0gbYp4qjuYe6XwQ4u6_0teHbxpQBWkKT2rxXkE4BuR_BWOF7t4rCFj40oCqVusYd8ANP9my9zV6gn2cOiusFigS_WzIscpAU1IvlLmkp1sPquNwHisNjXSAzhgY1hofC7pZbTW_5ld20X-6UGWkPvcQG5TSw7yJfzXnuyHMnvPVvQKYWNoRKJSL5lsTQvpKj-xQnOIXxeSLvWf_qPk6xcA71x1ZTIXmW8.PdxAZHJwxZSzy9_R9P5TRbcJxvf8NoQqT-d6y5C9yGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=dark+finds+book&qid=1714378235&sprefix=%2Caps%2C782&sr=8-1



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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • #14 - The Irish Juggernaut, Connor Magee - Bodybuilding, Road to Redemption, Training and Dieting
    Jun 12 2024

    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 the smith machine. He broke his both ankles, shin bones and ruptured both knees. He spent time in a wheelchair, but his drive to lift and compete again kept him going. He's since bounced back, and will be competing in the Irish Nationals and in Sweden later in the year. I found his mentality, and his road to redemption story to be so incredibly inspiring, and I believe you will too.


    Connor's IG - https://www.instagram.com/connormagee1/


    Connor YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheIrishJuggernaut


    Dark Finds IG - https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/


    Dark Finds Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/


    Dark Finds YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCap737Yzv3XONh8GaARy5bw


    Dark Finds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@darkfindspage


    Dark Finds book - https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Finds-Gary-Colton/dp/1805173634/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6N0-FDOe6Y6ZwJ6J-Q3b3EGJhuWdAQhxQVQVrNcJ5eANal_GW9EPd1cHsnPY4q0ja4JBLEbVVqSmfU2GCHMQqLtdKsN060N6iR__zB5bkzd1hnf6dtWYuBrQEI995CDOH7d_SlBLFo_6w0gSFIXhmrgcl8Dg15lYoY5T_8PnTMillt6BGHRYQ65XNriQA_5ABwxP1WLNhicm0xIstJeTR27qEgKQIMofnWBaQ3GDXzw.o6RYip-cH-8ZxSnEBbt7AvM88EZXULqlSZ_TGcv1N_8&qid=1715675559&sr=1-1


    Thanks to The Midlands Park Hotel for pricing us with the space to record the podcast - https://www.midlandsparkhotel.com/


    Support the podcast here - https://www.patreon.com/DarkFindsPodcast


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    1 hr and 37 mins