Commendable Commotion

Commendable Commotion

Where the arts and true crime intersect. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google Podcasts and Anchor.

Studying the Macabre with Cian from Wide Atlantic Weird 04/02/2024

New interview with Cian, host of the Wide Atlantic Weird podcast! Amazing podcast which delves into the facts behind creepy legends and folklore.

Studying the Macabre with Cian from Wide Atlantic Weird Today I talk to 'Cian', creator and host of the Wide Atlantic Weird podcast. It's a brilliant podcast where the facts behind creepy legends are examined to d...

Epstein: Before & After with Nick Bryant 06/01/2024

Nick Bryant, Director of Epstein Justice and the man who published 's black book, recently pointed out that the newly-released Epstein documents have elicited a media frenzy without sufficient calls for justice. My interview with Nick back in July is one of many demonstrations of his relentless pursuit of true justice for victims of human trafficking.

Epstein: Before & After with Nick Bryant Writer Nick Bryant, the man who published Jeffrey Epstein's contact book in 2015, talks about why he started his podcast & about the very dark topics he & hi...

24/12/2023

Thank you Jay Holben, producer and cinematographer for 'Mothman' (1997) for the kind words! Stay tuned everyone!

23/12/2023

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Lobster Magazine with Robin Ramsay 08/12/2023

Robin Ramsay, co-founder & editor of Lobster Magazine, talks about his journalistic career and the time he gained national attention for his investigation into a mysterious political scandal. We also talk a bit about the JFK assassination.

Lobster Magazine with Robin Ramsay Robin Ramsay, co-founder and editor of Lobster Magazine, talks about how he started out in journalism and when his publication gained national attention in t...

29/11/2023

In 1997, a group of creatives led by creator Doug TenNapel travelled to Point Pleasant, West Virginia to make a low-budget horror film. But the film was never released. Over two decades later, I began interviewing TenNapel and his crew about the lost project. They unveiled a dark and mysterious story to me that has been an eye-opening experience to hear, fact-check and ultimately corroborate. The results will be presented in my upcoming documentary, 'Mothman: The Film That Never Was'. Stay tuned.

31/10/2023

Part two of my interview with George from CAVDEF. Today he walks us through another multilayered ‘deep crime’, the tragic case of . Listen to it on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Understanding Deep Crime with George from CAVDEF (Part Two) 31/10/2023

Part two of my interview with George from the Coalition Against Voter Disenfranchisement and Election Fraud. George walks us through the tragic and bizarre case of .

Understanding Deep Crime with George from CAVDEF (Part Two) Part two of my interview with George, the lead researcher for CAVDEF.org. George walks us through a second example of a 'Deep Crime' with multiple layers- th...

Understanding Deep Crime with George from CAVDEF (Part One) 16/10/2023

Part one of my new interview with the remarkable George from CAVDEF, the Coalition Against Voter Disenfranchisement and Election Fraud. Hear all about his in-depth investigations into sinister "Deep Crime" cases.

Understanding Deep Crime with George from CAVDEF (Part One) George from CAVDEF.org talks about the concept of "Deep Crime" and the extraordinary work he has undertaken investigating parapolitics and true crime. Part o...

Elisa Lam: Reflections with John Lordan 05/09/2023

An interview with John Lordan of LordanArts about how he started his YouTube channel, and investigating the tragic Elisa Lam case. John also reflects on when he was interviewed for Netflix's 'Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel'.

Elisa Lam: Reflections with John Lordan John Lordan, creator & host of the true crime YouTube channel LordanArts & its subseries 'BrainScratch', reflects on his discovery of the tragic death of Can...

17/08/2023

New interview with filmmaker about his childhood discovery of cinema & what he saw on the set of the iconic 1983 movie ! Link is in the bio.

17/08/2023

A new interview with filmmaker . Hear about his childhood discovery of cinema and his time on the set of the 1983 movie !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn7IW2QSNxc&t=106s

Epstein: Before & After with Nick Bryant 01/07/2023

A new interview with journalist Nick Bryant, the man who acquired 's contact book & published it in 2015. Nick talks about his fascinating podcast, the dark topics he & his guests discuss on it, & when he was the focus of a 2019 piece commending his work.

Epstein: Before & After with Nick Bryant Writer Nick Bryant, the man who published Jeffrey Epstein's contact book in 2015, talks about why he started his podcast & about the very dark topics he & hi...

Theatre Directing with Jason Byrne 21/06/2023

A new interview, this time with freelance theatre director Jason Byrne. Among other things, we talk about his creative and directorial advice, his work with Dublin's and we also chat a bit about the great playwright . Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Anchor and Google Podcasts!

Theatre Directing with Jason Byrne Freelance theatre director Jason Byrne describes how he started directing high-profile shows in venues like Dublin's Abbey Theatre, and gives highly useful a...

Theatre Writing with Sean MacDhonnagain 14/05/2023

An interview with theatre writer Sean Mac Dhonnagain about his work, and advice for aspiring writers.

Theatre Writing with Sean MacDhonnagain In this interview, theatre writer Sean MacDhonnagain talks about how he got into his craft and offers advice for aspiring creatives.Follow Commendable Commot...

Cold Coffee Press with Sean Moriarty 22/03/2023

An interview with Sean Moriarty of Cold Coffee Press on writing about cinema and the arts!

Cold Coffee Press with Sean Moriarty Sean Moriarty is a former film and English literature student who co-runs the website Cold Coffee Press, which features reviews and essays on cinema, literat...

Nightmare Masterclass with David Stockdale 19/02/2023

A new interview with David Stockdale of Nightmare Masterclass, a fascinating YouTube channel examining various online creative projects.

Nightmare Masterclass with David Stockdale In this interview, I'll be talking to Nightmare Masterclass creator David Stockdale. Nightmare Masterclass is a YouTube channel that aims to end "the arbitra...

The Redwood City Arsonist 08/02/2023

Check out the latest episode of LordanArts Seriously Mysterious. I wrote the script for this episode.

The Redwood City Arsonist In this special SOLVED episode, when a videotape is found on the roadside of an arsonist at work, a familiar voice and the amazing production team of Unsolved Mysteries get involved and help find the answers. https://www.LordanArts.com

The Real Blair Witch with Eduardo Sanchez 14/01/2023

An interview with The Blair Witch Project co-director Eduardo Sanchez of Haxan Films about making one of the most influential horror films of all time and his reaction to its global success. Eduardo also gives his thoughts on a 2002 crime said to be inspired by the movie's success, the events of which were examined in the recently resurfaced documentary 'The Real Blair Witch'.

The Real Blair Witch with Eduardo Sanchez Eduardo Sanchez, co-director of The Blair Witch Project (1999) talks about making one of the most influential horror films of all time and his reaction to th...

09/01/2023

A very, VERY awesome interview is coming soon, with a person who has helped make cinematic history. Stay tuned!

Theatre & Digital Technology with Ciaran Gallagher 04/01/2023

An interview with theatre director & sound designer Ciaran Gallagher of Ryots Productions who has worked with HeadStuff and others. Hear about his amazing work, the importance of marketing and the opportunities digital technology offers to creatives!

More very interesting interviews coming soon, along with a highly exciting longer project that's nearing completion ;)

Theatre & Digital Technology with Ciaran Gallagher In this interview, theatre director and sound designer Ciaran Gallagher talks about his career, the importance of marketing and the opportunities for artists...

Second Rate Film School - Andrew Waas Interview 18/10/2022

A new chat! This time with filmmaker Andrew Waas, creator and co-host of the podcast and YouTube channel Second Rate Film School!
Andrew's conducted amazing interviews and commentaries with some of the crew behind The Blair Witch Project, Nickelodeon's Cry Baby Lane and other projects. Brilliant advice for filmmakers and people thinking of starting a podcast or YouTube channel!

Second Rate Film School - Andrew Waas Interview Andrew Waas is a filmmaker and former film student who uses humor and sarcasm to examine well-known and obscure media in equal measure. He is the creator and...

Acting & Comedy with Conall Walsh 03/09/2022

A chat with Toronto-based actor and comedian Conall Walsh! Great insights on starting a career in performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqiIDpqgpaM

More interviews coming soon, along with longer projects.

Acting & Comedy with Conall Walsh Conall Walsh is an Irish actor and comedian who has recently moved to Toronto from Dublin. Conall is a seasoned stage actor, having trained at the Dublin Aca...

Film & Writing with Thomas Mozden 26/08/2022

In case you missed it, check out my interview with the talented Thomas Mozden! Thomas has written extensively for Headstuff.org and has also contributed to Books Ireland Magazine.
New interview coming soon!

Film & Writing with Thomas Mozden Thomas Mozden has written numerous film essays and reviews for Headstuff.org and has also contributed to Books Ireland magazine. During my days in the Film a...

On Filmmaking with Philip Emo 26/08/2022

In case you missed it, here's my interview with talented filmmaker Philip Emo with a new introduction added!
New interview coming soon!

On Filmmaking with Philip Emo Philip Emo is the producer and screenwriter of several short films. His short films 'Breastfriends’, ‘Speak to Her’ and ‘Cease’ have screened at various high...