J. W. Ocker

J. W. Ocker

Biography:

J. W. Ocker is the Edgar Award-winning author of Poe-Land: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe. He runs the website OTIS: Odd Things I've Seen, where he chronicles his visits to various oddities of culture, art, nature, and history. His first two books, The New England Grimpendium and The New York Grimpendium are personal travelogues of his visits to deathly sites in those regions. Both books won Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers. His work has appeared in Rue Morgue Magazine, The Boston Globe, CNN, The Atlantic, and other places. He's from Maryland, but has lived in New Hampshire since 2008.

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Past Shows:

  • Natural Health / American Cryptids

    Pharmacist Ben Fuchs shared natural health remedies and supplements. Followed by author J. W. Ocker on mysterious cryptids that lurk in all regions of America.More »
  • Cracking a Serial Killer Mystery

    Bill James discussed his work solving the century-old mystery surrounding one of the deadliest serial killers in American history.More »

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GMO Technologies / Other Side Communications
GMO Technologies / Other Side Communications
Activist Jeffrey Smith shared his deep concerns about GMOs and their effect on health and the environment. Followed by author Richard Martini on his other realm conversations with aliens and the deceased.

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