Buried Secrets, Mining Town Murders & The Writer Who Beat the Robots | The Sportcat Show!

Buried Secrets, Mining Town Murders & The Writer Who Beat the Robots | The Sportcat Show!

This week on The Sportcat Show, hosts Sportcat and Jen are diving into the ultimate battle of human grit versus artificial intelligence! First up, we sit down with the incredible Liisa Kovala—an award-winning Finnish-Canadian author, book coach, and former educator who retired early just to unleash her storytelling powers. We’re chatting about her gripping new 2025 historical novel, Like Water for Weary Souls, a tale of mystery and buried secrets in a Depression-era mining town. From her acclaimed backlist like Sisu's Winter War to her cozy mysteries under the pen name A.L. Jensen, Liisa drops serious knowledge on how she uses "tough love" to help aspiring authors crush their goals. Then, the mind-blowing challenge you have to hear to believe: author Alison McBain joins us to reveal how she wrote a book a week for an entire year with ZERO AI tools! In her "Author Versus AI" marathon, Alison proves that human passion destroys algorithms every single time. We explore her eclectic background, her award-winning YA novel The Rose Queen, and how she balances ghostwriting dozens of books while letting her kids literal-ly draw on the walls. Plus, you know we couldn't let them leave without asking our signature question: Have either of them ever had a spine-chilling paranormal experience or spotted a Bigfoot out in the wild? Tune in for inspiration, rebellion, and a whole lot of chaos! Hit that subscribe button! Connect with Lisa at: www.liisakovalabookcoach.com Connect with Allison at: www.alisonmcbain.com Check out my CoHost’s books@ https://jmshawauthor.com/ Follow Sportcat at: https://www.facebook.com/sportcatpodcast https://www.instagram.com/sportcatshows https://www.instagram.com/sportcat/ https://twitter.com/sportcat https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportcatshows https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportcatshow Subscribe now and hit that notification bell! http://www.youtube.com/@Sportcatshow Want to send me something? https://www.speakpipe.com/Sportcat⁠⁠ sportcatshow@gmail.com 4044926095 Text or Voicemail Support me at: paypalme/sportcat venmo.com/u/Sportcatmedic cash.app?$Sportcatmedic Don't miss Sportcat spinning classic rock on The Thin Line Rock Radio Station, every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 PM. Listen at www.thethinlinerockstation.com You can find The Official Collection For The Sportcat Show with Glen "Sportcat" Jackson on The Thin Line Rock Station at: https://alphareadyco.com/collections/thesportcatshowwithglensportcatjacksontheofficialcollection Legal Disclaimer for "The Sportcat Shows": The views, opinions, and satirical content expressed on "Sportcat’s Daily Gazette" are those of the host, Glen “Sportcat” Jackson, and do not reflect the views of any affiliated networks, sponsors, or platforms hosting the show. This show is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note: Satire and Humor: All commentary, especially on news, sports, and entertainment, is presented in a satirical manner. Statements made on this show should not be taken as factual reporting or professional advice. #LiisaKovala #AlisonMcBain #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors #HistoricalFiction #CozyMysteries #AuthorLife #ParanormalEncounters #AuthorInterview #SpookyStories #HauntedHouse #Paranormal #GhostStory

Inside the Serial Killer Tarot Deck + LateNight Unscripted FreeForAll | The Sportcat Show!

Glen and Jen dive deep into the dark side of archetypes with Christian, creator of the Killer Cards Tarot. We look at the staggering astrological data behind history’s most notorious minds—including Ted Bundy’s courtroom "Magician" antics, a terrifying hidden sketch found inside Jeffrey Dahmer’s private journal, and how predictive software is changing the game for criminal triage. Plus, we bust myths surrounding DMT, explore pattern recognition, and discuss what it really means to have an inner monologue. Then, in hour two... things go completely off the rails! When our scheduled second guest pulls a ghost act, co-host Brenda LanKarge crashes the party to unleash total free-forum chaos with the live chat. From the absolute terror of muscular Australian kangaroos and demonic childhood teething stories, to real-life household shadow men and moving balloons, this is The Sportcat Show completely unscripted, unfiltered, and unleashed. Connect with Christian at: killerkardstarot.com Connect with James at: www.jlhillbooks.com Check out my CoHost’s books@ https://jmshawauthor.com/ Follow Sportcat at: https://www.facebook.com/sportcatpodcast https://www.instagram.com/sportcatshows https://www.instagram.com/sportcat/ https://twitter.com/sportcat https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportcatshows https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportcatshow Subscribe now and hit that notification bell! http://www.youtube.com/@Sportcatshow Want to send me something? https://www.speakpipe.com/Sportcat⁠⁠ sportcatshow@gmail.com 4044926095 Text or Voicemail Support me at: paypalme/sportcat venmo.com/u/Sportcatmedic cash.app?$Sportcatmedic Don't miss Sportcat spinning classic rock on The Thin Line Rock Radio Station, every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 PM. Listen at www.thethinlinerockstation.com You can find The Official Collection For The Sportcat Show with Glen "Sportcat" Jackson on The Thin Line Rock Station at: https://alphareadyco.com/collections/thesportcatshowwithglensportcatjacksontheofficialcollection Legal Disclaimer for "The Sportcat Shows": The views, opinions, and satirical content expressed on "Sportcat’s Daily Gazette" are those of the host, Glen “Sportcat” Jackson, and do not reflect the views of any affiliated networks, sponsors, or platforms hosting the show. This show is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note: Satire and Humor: All commentary, especially on news, sports, and entertainment, is presented in a satirical manner. Statements made on this show should not be taken as factual reporting or professional advice. #TheSportcatShow #TrueCrimeCommunity #TarotReadings #SerialKillerTarot #AstrologyOfEvil #DahmerDiary #TedBundyMagician #CriminalPsychology #UnscriptedChaos #LiveChatFreeForAll #ParanormalEncounters #ShadowMan #GhostStories #HauntedHouses #RemoteViewing #ProjectBlueBeam #UFOsAndAliens #RoswellMystery #AutismSuperpowers #CreativeMindset #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors #LateNightRadio #TalkShowHost #ComicBookAesthetic #PodcastLife #SubscribeNow #UnfilteredChaos

Sword Fighting, True Crime, & Cult Psychology | The Sportcat Show!

Tonight on The Sportcat Show, Sportcat and Jen welcome multi-award-nominated fantasy author Sebastien de Castell to discuss his highly anticipated new novel, Our Lady of Blades (via Hachette)! We’re diving into the cutthroat city of Rijou, where elite houses legally buy and sell murder. Enter Lady Consequence: a lethal duelist out for blood, vengeance, and a prison break. We’ll also find out how Sebastien went from professional fight choreographer to famously quitting his archaeology career just four hours into his first dig. Broadcasting live from Vancouver alongside two belligerent cats, things are bound to get chaotic. Plus, we absolutely will be asking if he—or his angry felines—have ever had a paranormal experience or spotted Bigfoot! In hour two, lock your doors as we dive deep into the terrifying psychology of extreme manipulation with bestselling true crime author and TV expert Alan R. Warren! The Lifetime Achievement Award winner is pulling back the curtain on his latest chilling release, CULTS: The Interviews (Volume 9). We are exploring the dark, mind-controlling realities of Jim Jones, Waco, and The Family to figure out exactly how charismatic psychopaths exploit vulnerability and demand absolute loyalty. Can normal people actually be brainwashed? We’re finding out. Smash that subscribe button, hit the notification bell, and grab your tin foil hats—this unforgettable journey into the darkest corners of human influence will leave you questioning everything! Connect with Sebastien at: https://decastell.com Connect withAlan at: https://www.alanrwarren.com Check out my Co-Host’s books@ https://jmshawauthor.com/ Follow Sportcat at: https://www.facebook.com/sportcatpodcast https://www.instagram.com/sportcatshows https://www.instagram.com/sportcat/ https://twitter.com/sportcat https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportcatshows https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportcatshow Subscribe now and hit that notification bell! http://www.youtube.com/@Sportcatshow Want to send me something? https://www.speakpipe.com/Sportcat⁠⁠ sportcatshow@gmail.com 404-492-6095 Text or Voicemail Support me at: paypalme/sportcat venmo.com/u/Sportcatmedic cash.app?$Sportcatmedic Don't miss Sportcat spinning classic rock on The Thin Line Rock Radio Station, every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 PM. Listen at www.thethinlinerockstation.com You can find The Official Collection For The Sportcat Show with Glen "Sportcat" Jackson on The Thin Line Rock Station at: https://alphareadyco.com/collections/the-sportcat-show-with-glen-sportcat-jackson-the-official-collection Legal Disclaimer for "The Sportcat Shows": The views, opinions, and satirical content expressed on "Sportcat’s Daily Gazette" are those of the host, Glen “Sportcat” Jackson, and do not reflect the views of any affiliated networks, sponsors, or platforms hosting the show. This show is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note: Satire and Humor: All commentary, especially on news, sports, and entertainment, is presented in a satirical manner. Statements made on this show should not be taken as factual reporting or professional advice. #TheSportcatShow #SwordFighting #TrueCrime #CultPsychology #OurLadyOfBlades #SebastiendeCastell #AlanRWarren #CultsTheInterviews #FantasyBooks #Swashbuckling #TrueCrimeCommunity #MindControl #Waco #Jonestown #BookTube #LivePodcast #Paranormal #Bigfoot #AuthorInterview #CultSurvivors #SportcatAndJen #DareTalkRadio #PodcastInterview #LivePodcast #TrueCrimeAuthor #CultPsychology #HouseOfMystery #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMysteries #BookTube #WritingCommunity #SwordFighting #ParanormalInvestigator #BigfootSightings #CryptidResearch #BelligerentCats #DoTheDew

Inside Secret Societies and the "Crazy" World of 500+ Weddings! | The Sportcat Show!

Tonight on The Sportcat Show, Sportcat and Jen are diving into a wild double-feature of secrets, survival, and sheer chaos! In hour one, we are hanging out with Garrett Hite—a modern renaissance man, classic car enthusiast, and high-ranking leader in multiple secret fraternal orders (yes, really!). Garrett joins us to talk about his new children's book, The Anteroom Kid, inspired by the wild tales his son dreamed up while waiting outside top-secret lodge meetings. We’ll expose the warmth, mystery, and core values of lodge life. And of course, because this is The Sportcat Show, we always make sure to ask our guests if they’ve ever had any spine-chilling paranormal experiences or spotted a Bigfoot! Then, in hour two, things get beautifully chaotic with Sandy Malone, a veteran destination wedding planner who lost her entire Caribbean business overnight to a brutal Category 5 hurricane. How do you pivot from a natural disaster? You move to Georgia and turn the absolute "crazy" of planning over 500 real-world weddings into a hit romantic comedy and mystery book series! Sandy joins us to dish on her award-winning Gem of the Golden Isles series, working alongside her retired SWAT commander husband, and why truth is always stranger than fiction when it comes to brides and grooms. Tune in for an unforgettable night of survival, reinvention, and pure entertainment! Hit that subscribe button and join the chat LIVE! Connect with Garrett at: www.facebook.com/BSkreation Odd Fellows Sovereign Grand Lodge | Friendship, Love, Truth - Independent Order of Odd Fellows Connect with Sandy at: www.sandymalone.com/ Check out my Co-Host’s books@ https://jmshawauthor.com/ Follow Sportcat at: https://www.facebook.com/sportcatpodcast https://www.instagram.com/sportcatshows https://www.instagram.com/sportcat/ https://twitter.com/sportcat https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportcatshows https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportcatshow Subscribe now and hit that notification bell! http://www.youtube.com/@Sportcatshow Want to send me something? https://www.speakpipe.com/Sportcat⁠⁠ sportcatshow@gmail.com 404-492-6095 Text or Voicemail Support me at: paypalme/sportcat venmo.com/u/Sportcatmedic cash.app?$Sportcatmedic Don't miss Sportcat spinning classic rock on The Thin Line Rock Radio Station, every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 PM. Listen at www.thethinlinerockstation.com You can find The Official Collection For The Sportcat Show with Glen "Sportcat" Jackson on The Thin Line Rock Station at: https://alphareadyco.com/collections/the-sportcat-show-with-glen-sportcat-jackson-the-official-collection Legal Disclaimer for "The Sportcat Shows": The views, opinions, and satirical content expressed on "Sportcat’s Daily Gazette" are those of the host, Glen “Sportcat” Jackson, and do not reflect the views of any affiliated networks, sponsors, or platforms hosting the show. This show is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note: Satire and Humor: All commentary, especially on news, sports, and entertainment, is presented in a satirical manner. Statements made on this show should not be taken as factual reporting or professional advice. #SportcatShow #TheSportcatShow #GarrettHite #TheAnteroomKid #FraternalLife #SecretSocieties #OddFellows #Freemasonry #SandyMalone #GemOfTheGoldenIsles #AuthorInterview #DestinationWedding #WeddingDrama #Bridezilla #HurricaneMaria #Reinvention #BookTube #YouTubeLive #Bigfoot #Paranormal #PodcastLife #LiveShow

Inside the "Monster World" (And Dolly Parton's Car) | The Sportcat Show!

Tonight on The Sportcat Show, Sportcat and Jen are diving face-first into the shadows with two masters of the macabre! First, we welcome J. Michael Vagott, author of the thrilling Blood Feud Trilogy. Before he was spinning tales of paranormal vampire romance, Michael spent 30 years at Dollywood living a life wilder than fiction. We’re talking about teaching tourists how to hurl tomahawks, playing a train robber, performing magic, and—the ultimate flex—serving as Dolly Parton’s personal driver! He’s giving us an exclusive look at his highly anticipated new release, Blood Feud Book Three: Blood, Sweat, and Fears. Then, we shift from the factory floor to folklore with indie horror author C.B. Ryan! From a "strange kid" reading grimoires in school to surviving eight years of factory work by keeping his monster obsession alive, C.B. is the brain behind the 2025 smash hit I am a Werewolf Hunter. We’ll laugh about his brutal acting attempt where he was deemed "too tall" for the stage, and how he built his massive "Monster World" brand from his Reddit roots (u/CB_Ryan_The_Writer). Of course, it wouldn't be our show without putting our guests in the hot seat: we always ask if they’ve had any real paranormal experiences or seen a Bigfoot! Grab your holy water and garlic, because this stream is going to be absolutely wild. Support C.B. Ryan directly and buy his books at his Payhip store: CBRyans Books. Hit that subscribe button and join the chat LIVE! Connect with J. Michael Vagott at: www.jmichaelvagottauthor.com/ joemv1958@gmail.com Connect with C.B. Ryan at: https://payhip.com/CBRyansBooks Check out my Co-Host’s books@ https://jmshawauthor.com/ Follow Sportcat at: https://www.facebook.com/sportcatpodcast https://www.instagram.com/sportcatshows https://www.instagram.com/sportcat/ https://twitter.com/sportcat https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportcatshows https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportcatshow Subscribe now and hit that notification bell! http://www.youtube.com/@Sportcatshow Want to send me something? https://www.speakpipe.com/Sportcat⁠⁠ sportcatshow@gmail.com 404-492-6095 Text or Voicemail Support me at: paypalme/sportcat venmo.com/u/Sportcatmedic cash.app?$Sportcatmedic Don't miss Sportcat spinning classic rock on The Thin Line Rock Radio Station, every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 PM. Listen at www.thethinlinerockstation.com You can find The Official Collection For The Sportcat Show with Glen "Sportcat" Jackson on The Thin Line Rock Station at: https://alphareadyco.com/collections/the-sportcat-show-with-glen-sportcat-jackson-the-official-collection Legal Disclaimer for "The Sportcat Shows": The views, opinions, and satirical content expressed on "Sportcat’s Daily Gazette" are those of the host, Glen “Sportcat” Jackson, and do not reflect the views of any affiliated networks, sponsors, or platforms hosting the show. This show is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please note: Satire and Humor: All commentary, especially on news, sports, and entertainment, is presented in a satirical manner. Statements made on this show should not be taken as factual reporting or professional advice. #TheSportcatShow #JMichaelVagott #CBRyan #BloodFeudTrinity #IAmAWerewolfHunter #DollyParton #Dollywood #Vampires #Werewolves #IndieHorror #BookTube #ParanormalRomance #TomahawkThrowing #MonsterWorld #HorrorAuthors #LiveShow #Bigfoot #Sasquatch #ParanormalInvestigator #UrbanLegends #Folklore #GhostStories #RedditWriter #SpookySeason #ClassicHorror #Dracula #Wolfman #SupportIndieAuthors