Discoball Man Episode 3: Silence of the Mimes
The Fedora Files
The glitter is back and the stakes are higher than a platform shoe! In the latest installment of the hit musical comedy podcast, Discoball Man is riding high on his recent victories. The city is safer, the dance floor is packed, and our hero finally has a date with the girl of his dreams. But in the shadows of the city park, a silent new threat is brewing—and it’s anything but a joke. When an evening of fine dining is interrupted by the shimmering glow of the Disco Signal, Discoball Man must trade his steak for the streets. A bizarre new menace has trapped the citizens in an invisible...
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Episode 171: The COMPLETE PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION HANDBOOK
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This week on the Fedora Files I am joined by Richard Palmisano and Peter J. Roe Authors of the book: The COMPLETE PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION HANDBOOK. We talk Ghosts, Hauntings and investigations. Richard Palmisano Raised in a haunted house, Richard’s memories of things going bump in the night started around four years of age, which he believes nudged him into a lifelong exploration of all things strange. His passion for solving mysteries pushed him onto two equally demanding paths: the first was a long-time career into security and law enforcement, and second was the founding of The Searcher...
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Episode 170: Jason from @spookyclt RETURNS
The Fedora Files
Dust off your fedoras and lock the doors—The Fedora Files is heading back to Charlotte, North Carolina! This week, we welcome back the man who knows where all the bodies are buried (literally), Jason from @spookyclt. Jason isn't just a ghost hunter; he’s a preservationist of the paranormal. In this episode, we’re digging into the 'Year of the 13th' and the massive lineup Jason has planned for 2026. From the phantom aisles of VisArt Video to the heavy iron gates of Elmwood Cemetery, Jason shares the stories the bankers don't want you to hear. We talk about the spirits wandering the horror...
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Discoball Man Episode 2: Panic at the Disco Dojo
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The city is losing its groove! A mysterious gloom has settled over the streets, smelling like a three-day-old diaper and leaving even the most exuberant citizens—including the lovely Jodi—feeling downright blue. While Pop is busy obsessing over his new favorite podcast, Captain Apathy, Disco Ball Man discovers the source of the sadness: two gloom-peddling flyers-snatchers who combine to form the giant, two-headed monster, Emogoth! Can DBM level up his choreography in time to defeat a villain fueled by existential pointlessness? With the help of Morris and some "boogeylicious" new moves,...
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Discoball Man Episode 1: The Groove Begins.
The Fedora Files
"I got the power of the boogie! My moves are slick and kinda kooky!" Welcome to the world-premiere episode of Disco Ball Man: The Musical! Meet Dennis B. Maxwell. He was a self-proclaimed "nobody" until a fateful night at the local 18+ club changed everything. When a falling disco ball threatened the girl of his dreams, Dennis leaped into action—and ended up with a literal piece of the party lodged in his brain. Is it a life-threatening medical condition causing hallucinations and delusions of grandeur? Or has Dennis been chosen by the "Sultans of Swag" to become the ultimate glitter-clad...
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Episode 169: Blue Dogs, Chad Powers & Belgian Monster
The Fedora Files
Welcome to The Fedora Files, Episode 169! Host Gregory Fedora returns with three dynamic segments from his personal files, covering strange news, must-watch TV, and a legendary monster. Segment 1: Crazy News from Chernobyl (0:00:40) We dive into the bizarre viral story coming out of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: the sighting of Blue Dogs! Are these dogs a sign of radiation-induced mutation? We reveal the likely—and incredibly disgusting—reason their fur is blue, according to the Dogs of Chernobyl group. It’s a hilarious twist on a serious subject! Segment 2: What's...
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EPISODE 168 Blood and Beak: AI, Titanic, and the South Mountain Terror with Kris Battles
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This time on The Fedora Files, host [Your Host Name Here] sits down with the incredibly versatile Kris Battles—a Marine veteran, talented artist, and all-around fascinating dude. In this wide-ranging conversation, we dive into the deep end on some of the biggest topics out there: the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence, and the enduring cultural legacy of Titanic (yes, the movie!). Most importantly, we pull back the curtain on our major creative collaboration: the upcoming book, "Blood and Beak: Legends of the South Mountain Terror." Kris and I discuss the process of bringing this cryptid...
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Episode 167: Ohio's Headless Horseman: The GHOST LIGHT That Haunts Buckeye Road
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It is time for the Fedora Files... Is it the ghost of a decapitated biker, forever searching for his lost head? Or a railway worker from a bygone era, his phantom lantern still glowing in the dark? On a lonely, pitch-black road in rural Ohio, a single, terrifying light appears out of nowhere, chasing cars and terrifying witnesses before vanishing into thin air. For decades, college students and locals have dared to visit Buckeye Road, hoping for—and fearing—a glimpse of the legendary Oxford Light. Some say it's just car headlights or swamp gas, but eyewitnesses swear what they saw was NOT...
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Episode 166: AI Theater: Gemini vs. ChatGPT: A Squonk Tale! Who Writes the Best Story?
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Gregory Fedora returns to the AI Theater for an epic storytelling showdown! In this video, we pit Google Gemini against ChatGPT with a unique challenge: write a short story about the legendary, tear-soaked creature of American folklore, the Squonk. Which AI will craft the more compelling narrative? Will Gemini's emotional depth win the day, or will ChatGPT's poignant prose reign supreme? We'll compare their stories, analyze their writing styles, and crown a champion. You'll be amazed by what these AI models can create! Hashtags: #AITheater #GeminiVsChatGPT #Squonk #AIStorytelling #AIWriting...
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Episode 165: Cursed Copy or Haunted Masterpiece? The Sinister Story of Black Aggie | The Fedora Files
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This time on The Fedora Files, Gregory Fedora dives deep into the chilling history and dark folklore of Black Aggie—the infamous cemetery statue that sparked decades of ghost stories, midnight dares, and whispers of glowing red eyes. Discover how this unauthorized copy of an iconic Saint‑Gaudens masterpiece became the center of scandal, vandalism, and haunting legends so powerful it had to be banished from its original graveyard. From mysterious miscarriages to shadowy curses and its secret life hidden in Washington, D.C., this episode uncovers every twisted detail. 🎧 Dare to listen…...
info_outline"I got the power of the boogie! My moves are slick and kinda kooky!"
Welcome to the world-premiere episode of Disco Ball Man: The Musical! Meet Dennis B. Maxwell. He was a self-proclaimed "nobody" until a fateful night at the local 18+ club changed everything. When a falling disco ball threatened the girl of his dreams, Dennis leaped into action—and ended up with a literal piece of the party lodged in his brain. Is it a life-threatening medical condition causing hallucinations and delusions of grandeur? Or has Dennis been chosen by the "Sultans of Swag" to become the ultimate glitter-clad guardian of justice? According to his doctor, it’s the former. According to the funky synth-disco beat playing in Dennis’s head... it’s showtime. In this episode: The
Origin: Witness the "accident" that gave birth to a legend. The Training: Meet Morris, the disco-dojo sensei with a past as a roadie for KC and the Sunshine Band.
The First Patrol: Experience the grit of the urban jungle (and the smell of a very confused homeless man).
The Villain: A first glimpse at The Abyss, a mastermind whose greatest challenge isn't world domination—it’s his tech-illiterate henchmen.
Featuring original showstoppers like "Shard of Destiny" and "Wax On, Wax Off, Hustle!", this episode proves that you don't need a cape when you have a triple-step and a dream.
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