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Dark Finds Podcast

Gary Colton
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Mental Health
Near-Death Experience
The Troubles
IRA
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Spiritual Awakening
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India-Pakistan Conflict
Ukraine
Irish Diaspora
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Empathy
Psychopathy
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Some stories just hit different. Welcome to The Dark Finds Podcast, hosted by writer, true crime creator, and psychology enthusiast Gary Colton. Each episode takes you deep into the world of those who’ve lived through — or created — something extraordinary. From fighters, musicians, and war veterans to cult survivors, ex-cons, psychologists, and entrepreneurs, we explore the lives of people who ex... more

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My guest today is Daniella Mistyanek Young, and her story doesn’t begin with a bad decision, a vulnerable moment, or a charismatic stranger at the door…it begins at birth, inside one of the most infamous modern cults in history: The Children of God. more

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Daniella Mestyanek Young
Author and former member of The Children of God cult, now a content creator and cult scholar.
Episode: Daniella Mestyanek Young - Escaping a Cult… Into Another System
Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
Journalist and author of 'The Dodger: DJ Carey and The Great Betrayal'.
Episode: Eimear Ní Bhraonáin - DJ Carey and The Great Betrayal
Anthony Murphy
Journalist and creator of Mythical Ireland
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Episode: Anthony Murphy - The Ancient Story Of Ireland
Father David Vard
A Kildare native and one of Ireland's youngest priests who graduated seminary at just 25.
Episode: Father David Vard - One Of Ireland's Youngest Priests
Oisin Murphy
Five-time British champion jockey, author, and horse racing personality
Episode: Oisin Murphy - Beyond The Finish line, Racing, Recovery & Redemption
East Coast Bose
Harlem native and cultural commentator
Episode: East Coast Bose - Honor, Hustle, and Harlem
Jared Bradley
CEO of M-Vac Systems and host of All Things Crime Podcast.
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Episode: Jared Bradley - Helping Law Enforcement Crack Decades-Old Cold Cases
Marc Hartzman
Author and self-proclaimed connoisseur of the bizarre
Episode: Marc Hartzman - An Hour Of Absolute Bizarreness
Mark McCabe
Irish DJ and music producer known for 'Maniac 2000.'
Episode: Mark McCabe - From Pirate Radio To Rocking Electric Picnic

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Gary Colton
Host of the podcast, writer, and true crime enthusiast with a keen interest in psychology and human behavior.

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Eimear Ní Bhraonáin - DJ Carey and The Great Betrayal
Q: What was the underlying motivation?
It seems DJ Carey sought a thrill and a sense of entitlement through scams, weaving complex lies that preyed on others' empathy.
Daniella Mestyanek Young - Escaping a Cult… Into Another System
Q: When did you begin to find who you were yourself?
It was an ongoing process and involved understanding others and realizing I needed to crack myself open.
Daniella Mestyanek Young - Escaping a Cult… Into Another System
Q: How do we prevent ourselves from falling into charismatic vortices of cult-like behavior?
Recognizing when you are falling for a likable person and treating it with skepticism, just like any significant emotional engagement.
Reid Moon - Owning The World's Rarest Books
Q: What's the most expensive book you own?
The most expensive book in Reid's possession is a rare copy of the Book of Mormon, associated with Joseph Smith, valued at seven and a half million dollars.
Reid Moon - Owning The World's Rarest Books
Q: What makes a book rare?
Rarity is not strictly about age; factors like being a first edition and having an original dust jacket play significant roles. Books printed in smaller quantities by renowned authors often hold higher rarity and value.

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2. Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
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4. Father David Vard
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