In The Keep

Kelly O'Hearn | Tarot Expert Explains Past Lives & Parallel Realities

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Renowned tarot reader and intuitive channeler Kelly O'Hearn discusses how exploring past lives and esoteric symbolism inspired her book series Arcanum. We dig into the origins of the Tarot, the Deja Vu phenomenon, different understandings of metaphysics across belief systems, and insights into how parallel realities effect the afterlife(s). | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Heath C. Michaels | Leaving Hollywood for Game Development, Night Jackal: Blood Debt

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Heath C. Michaels is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and solo video game developer. His newest game Night Jackal: Blood Debt is a narrative driven retro first person shooter set for release on 9 Oct 2025. We discuss his experience in the U.S. Navy, attending film school with Danny McBride & Jody Hill, working on films with Jan de Bont, and working with DOSMan Games.

Jeff Gorrelli | Non-Verbal Communication, Overcoming Addiction, Psychedelics & Spirituality

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Jeff Gorrelli is a mathematician and advocate for alternative & esoteric studies. Overcoming his childhood with non-speaking autism, adolescent struggles with addiction, and subsequent rehabilitation through psychedelic and spiritual pursuits have led Jeff to a life of rigorous research dedicated to shedding light on some of the darker aspects of human history. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Thomas Gormley & Charles F. Rosenay | Paranormal Connecticut

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Paranormal investigators Thomas Gormley and Charles F. Rosenay AKA 'the Shaman and the Showman' join us to discuss 40 years of lessons learned in the world of ghosts, witchcraft, and show business. Together they host a range of events all over the northeastern United States including the upcoming Salem Paranormal & Horror Convention on Saturday 15 Nov 2025. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Mark Leslie | The Business of Scary Stories

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Mark Leslie is a multifaceted author, consultant, and podcaster with over two decades of experience in the literary world, specializing in ghost stories and paranormal fiction. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Paul Vecchiet | The Disclosure Paradox

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Author Paul Vecchiet discusses his book The Disclosure Paradox exploring extraterrestrial life, UFO transparency, and its implications based on his own real life experience while serving in the US Air Force. The Disclosure Paradox Book 2 - Salvation is available 16 Sep 2025. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Dr. Hugh Ross | Astrophysics, UFOs, Noah's Flood

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Dr. Hugh Ross is an astrophysicist and founder of Reasons To Believe, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific and biblical findings. We explore his research and findings that while a significant portion of UFO sightings can be rationally explained, a disturbing minority present phenomena that defy conventional science. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Isabella Young | Cults, Belief, Systematic Control

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Isabella Young is a former cult member, author, and speaker dedicated to raising awareness about the psychological and emotional manipulation that can occur in cult-like environments. We dive deep into her personal journey, sharing how her early life in Australia — marked by emotional turmoil — shaped her understanding of love, relationships, and ultimately, her susceptibility to cult dynamics. She now applies these patterns in the world around us, boldly questioning the societal dynamics that shape the world we live in. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Sean Bw Parker | The Peacehaven Ghost

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Sean Bw Parker is a musician, artist, and writer. The short story 'The Peacehaven Ghost' in his book Swimming Uphill: Absurd Theories describes his 2016 experience with poltergeist activity at a music club he was running in Sussex, UK. We delve into the links between creativity, emotional turmoil, and the paranormal, considering the unseen forces influencing our experiences. | Outro music by Sean Bw Parker | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Corbie Mitleid | The Psychic Yellow Brick Road

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Rev. Corbie Mitleid is a tarot master, psychic medium, expert on past lives, and intuitive counselor. For over 50 years she has helped people along their journeys of soul searching. She is the author of several books on the subject, host of her own podcast The Psychic Yellow Brick Road, and offers free readings and advice via her TikTok channel The No Bullshit Psychic. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Dr. Herman S Jr. | Metaphysics & Consciousness

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Dr. Herman S Jr. is a Global Change Agent. His work is recognized worldwide consulting with universities, Fortune 100 companies, federal law enforcement, intel agencies, and many others to discover new ways to deconstruct reality and apply a holistic vision and psychological strategies to apply solutions that foster and recognize interconnectivity. He's authored many books on occult science, personal psychology, and even consulted on Miguel Conner's recent The Occult Elvis. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Kevin M. Hall | Signs, Miracles, NDE, AI

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Kevin M. Hall is a retired computer engineer and author. His recent book Signs: The Veil Is Thinner Than We Imagine explores research and true stories of people who have experienced signs of the divine and miraculous guidance in there lives, sometimes in very stressful and tragic situations. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Dr. Bruce Solheim | NHI, Telepathy, Alien-Human Integration

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Bruce Olav Solheim, Ph. D. is an author, history professor, former U.S. Army aviator, and... He regularly communicates with a Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) called Anzar. We delve into a lifetime of paranormal experiences beginning at five years old, the isolation of living with this while serving in the military, working with history students at Citrus College, research with the Close Encounter Resource Organization (CERO), and his relationship with Anzar with whom we take some time to ask a few questions. Bruce's latest book 'We Are The Aliens' outlines his case for alien-human integration through research and personal experience. He also runs Boots To Books, a program for helping veterans transition from service to education. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Myrna Lou Goldbaum | Palmistry, Past Lives, Soul Mates

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Myrna Lou Goldbaum has been reading palms since she was a child. After discovering oriental palmistry, she quickly began practicing her form of divination amongst fellow students, eventually turning it into her full time occupation. Among her more than 66,000 clients are Gerald Ford, Clint Eastwood, and John Travolta. She's appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows discussing palmistry and authored several books on the subject such as 'May I See Your Hand?'. She is offering ITK listeners $20 off readings. Just mention our show in your initial email to her. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Susan Reynolds | Astrology, Age of Aquarius, Spirit Guides

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Susan Reynolds has been a professional astrologer for over 40 years. In this episode we explore her journey into astrology, debunk horoscope myths, and emphasize astrology as a guiding tool for life's challenges, offering tips for aspiring astrologers to explore its relevance. | Books Mentioned | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Tracy Nicholas | Mind Over Magick

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Tracy Nicholas is a folklorist, author, and game designer. Her upcoming book Mind Over Magick explores empirical and anecdotal evidence for the existence of magick. She is also a frequent host on the Folklore Podcast, her own show Folkloring, and creator of Madmen & Heroes, a company that mails monthly folklore and history inspired puzzle games to subscribers. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Tim Kelly | Atlantis, Shapeshifters, Subverted History & Technology

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Tim Kelly is a writer and researcher specializing in the exploration of alternative history. This conversation largely centers around his research surrounding his book Hidden History of Humanity which delves into theories about Lemuria, Atlantis, ancient Egypt, Sumer, Greece, and the hidden powers that shape the world around us. | Links & Books Mentioned | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Lee Elman | AI, TV, Life After Death

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Lee Elman is an entrepreneur and TV producer known for many shows including the truTV series Party Heat. Today he is the founder of Eternal Diary, an AI powered app that will allow users to speak on video with their loved ones who have passed on. We talk extensively about the app, how it came about, the moral and ethical concerns surrounding technology like it, and all about Lee's life and career in television production. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Chandler James | From Corporate America to Zen

Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Chandler James is an entrepreneur, Zen practitioner, and author of Quarter Life Crisis: Leaving Corporate America for a Zen Monastery. After facing depression and substance abuse while stuck in a monotonous corporate job, Chandler left everything behind to join a Buddhist monastery and rethink his conceptualization of life and existence. He is the owner of Cora Cacao, a company that distributes ceremonial grade cacao. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Chris Warzynski | Starting A Career In Show Business

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Chris Warzynski is an actor, writer, and designer specializing in sound, lighting, and photography for theater. We discuss finding a career after college, the differences between formal credential versus real-world experience, how smart John Cena really is, and the history of live entertainment. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Conner Howard | Voice Acting, Audio Drama, Script Writing

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Conner Howard is a voice actor, writer, podcaster, and musician. Recent works include his role as Deputy Jack Harris in the audio drama Oakbridge and as Elder Castro in In The Keep's upcoming video game Stellar Valkyrie. Here we engage in a profound discussion on the intricacies of art, personal growth, and the challenges faced in both creative and familial life. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Nikolai Bæk Kristensen | Ringfall, Cottonhammer Studios, Starting an Indie Game Studio

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Nikolai Bæk Kristensen is a co-founder of Cottonhammer Studios, a new indie game studio started by experienced developers after the mass layoffs of 2023-2024. We discuss their upcoming game Ringfall, how the studio is structured, and the many strategic benefits of indie vs AA/AAA. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Diego Lezcano | Who Are You!?, Game Based On Real UFO Abductions

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Diego Lezcano is the producer of Who Are You!?, an upcoming video game collaborating with real-life UFO/UAP experts & psychologists developed by Haunting Humans Studio in Argentina. Sharing his personal experiences and thoughts, we dive deep into the nature and recent research that backs up the design decisions of the game. | Wishlist Who Are You!? on Steam & Play the DEMO today! | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Justin Egliskis | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Justin Egliskis is a personal trainer, coach, and host of the podcast Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs. We discuss identity, vulnerability, cultural communication, self-discovery, and the power of storytelling in building authentic relationships. | Book a consultation with Justin | Energy Alignment for Entrepreneurs on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Steve Mera | Psi Research, Paranormal Phenomena, Cryptids, UFOs

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Steve Mera is a parapsychological researcher, author, media personality, CEO of Phenomena Magazine, and member of the enigmatic Project Doorway - a research effort to understand concentrated areas of 'high strangeness'. We're discussing his efforts in psi research; ties between paranormal, crypo-zoological, & UFO/UAP phenomena; the nature of recent 'disclosure' events, and loads more! | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Antti Laakso & MK Schmidt | Dreams in the Witch House, Dunwich Horror, Lovecraft in Games

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Antti Laakso is a Finnish independent filmmaker and game designer known for the recent HP Lovecraft game adaptation Dreams in the Witch House. We're also joined by the MK Schmidt, designer of Cyclopean: The Great Abyss to dive deep into how Lovecraft continues to inspire games. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Jake Burchyett | Overcoming Addiction, Military Service, Becoming A Father

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Jake Burchyett is a personal trainer, white water rafting guide, EMT, musician, and US Air Force veteran. Here we discuss his life growing up in rural Missouri, adventures on the rivers of West Virginia, his gradual dip into a years-long struggle with alcoholism, the experience of living with it while serving in the military, embracing sobriety, and becoming a father. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Barry Fitzgerald | Ghost Hunters, Island of the Dead, UAPs, Project Doorway

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Barry Fitzgerald is a world renowned paranormal investigator. As a cast member on Ghost Hunters International, expert consultant on Unsolved Mysteries, author, and instructor, Barry has been a prolific voice in the study of UAP, paranormal, cryptid, and esoteric phenomena for the better part of four decades. | Barry's Website | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Sam Marshall | DOSMan Games & Skarab

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Sam Marshall is the head of DOSMan Games, an indie publisher and studio focusing on bite-sized retro FPS games. Their titles to date include Flash of the Blade X, Reverend, Reaper, DOSMan: Space Aliens in Space, Satan, and the upcoming ancient Egypt themed Skarab. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Elijah Allen | Viscerafest & Fatherhood

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Elijah Allen is the owner of Fire Plant Games and lead programmer on Viscerafest. Here he shares insights on balancing family life and game design, his work on Viscerafest, childhood gaming influences, and the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime | Desecrators

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Thomas Vestergaard & Oliver Cohen Chime make up Woodhound, the Danish game studio behind Desecrators - a 6 degrees-of-freedom shooter set in the distant future of 4096. Our conversation ranges through unconventional storytelling, player agency, co-op gameplay, the many games from the line of Interplay's Descent, the Danish indie game development scene, futurism in art, and what's next for their studio after the game's release. | Follow Desecrators: Steam | Website | X | YouTube | Discord | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Wouter van Oortmerssen | Voxile & How To Start a Game Studio

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

We are joined by the great Wouter van Oortmerssen, founder of VoxRay Games, who are currently working on Voxile, an open world RPG which features survival and FPS elements along with a robust creator system. Aside from the game, we discuss Wouter's career working on games such as FarCry, Borderlands 2, SimCity; designing and programming game engines; the lessons of world travel; and the many challenges of starting your own game studio. | Voxile Kickstarter | VoxRay Discord | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

MK Schmidt | Cyclopean: The Great Abyss

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:30:00 -0400

MK Schmidt is an indie game designer, fine artist, and father of 7 lovely children. Here we discuss his experience releasing his latest title Cyclopean: The Great Abyss coming off the the success of his previous title Islands of the Caliph. We also talk through his journey breaking into the world of fine art, learning to sell yourself, UAPs, spirituality, and everything in between. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred | Books Mentioned: The Complete Fiction of HP Lovecraft | UFO of GOD by Chris Bledsoe | Science Set Free: 10 Paths to New Discovery by Rupert Sheldrake | The Book of Thoth by Aleister Crowley |

John Dyer | eSports, Microsoft PR, Voice Acting, Supernatural Experiences

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0400

John Dyer is a former professional Quake and Unreal Tournament competitor. He later went on to work in PR for Microsoft where he was a key player in the unveiling of Xbox Adaptive Controller, and has more recently reinvented himself as a voice actor, landing a role in Soulslinger: Envoy of Death. We cover a lot of ground ranging from the early days of eSports, getting into (and out of) the corporate "Rat Race", world travel and understanding new cultures, metaphysical experiences with and without psychedelics, growing up, and finding balance in the world we live in. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred | Books Mentioned: Attached by Amir Levine | Western Esotericism by Wouter J. Hanegraaff | The Lesser Key of Solomon by S.L. MacGregor & Aleister Crowley | The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda |

Jason Sikorsky & Tad Sallee | Going Postal: The Legacy Foretold

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Co-directors Jason Sikorsky and Tad Sallee discuss their five-year journey creating Going Postal: The Legacy Foretold, a documentary on the game Postal and its creators, Running With Scissors. They explore filmmaking challenges, the gaming industry's volatility, and aim to inspire future creators. The film is set for release in Spring 2025 and is available for pre-order now! | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Steven Mummery | Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Steven Mummery aka ThePrinceOfMars is a video game designer known for the light gun shooter 'Pixel Crisis' and currently working on 'Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu', a retro first person shooter being published in March 2025. | Wishlist Quartermain and the Cult of Cthulhu | Play Pixel Crisis | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Molly Heady-Carroll | The Design of Creatures and Monsters

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:45:00 -0400

Molly Heady-Carroll is a 'Creature Consultant' and co-founder of Arcane Circus, a Netherlands-based game studio. She tours the world lecturing on the art of designing creatures and consulting for a wide variety of clients including the likes of BBC, Netflix, and Universal. | Molly HC on: X | LinkedIn | Zenibeasts | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Kevin Driewer | Finding Work In The Games Industry

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Kevin Driewer is an artist and level designer currently working on In The Keep's upcoming FPS game Stellar Valkyrie. Kevin also illustrates a series of children's books called Pitter Patter the Pirate Hamster written by his wife Nikki Olson. We're discussing the trials and advice on finding work in the games industry, living with epilepsy, game soundtracks, and plenty more. | Kevin Driewer on LinkedIn | Order Pitter Patter on Amazon | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Dr. Justin Sledge | Esoterica, Vampirism, UFO Religion, Black Metal

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Dr. Justin Sledge is a professor of philosophy and religion focused in Western Esotericism. His popular YouTube channel Esoterica is an amazing collection of lectures exploring the origins and evolution of arcane history, religion, magic, mysticism, alchemy, and the occult. | Esoterica on YouTube | Website | Bookstore | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Chris Guerrero | Acting, Veterans, Woke-ism In American Colleges

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Chris Guerrero is an actor, writer, the star of In The Keep's Stellar Valkyrie, and U.S. Air Force veteran. He is playing the role of Dogsborough in the upcoming production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui opening Feb 20, 2025 at the Emmett Robinson Theater for the College of Charleston. Here we discuss the trials of transitioning from military to civilian life, his difficult experience with the Rutgers University acting program, coping with mental health issues, and his passion for theater. | The Resistable Rise of Arturo UI | Wishlist Stellar Valkyrie | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Robert N. Brown | Kingpin, Programming, AI, Weather

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Kyle Misko | Music, Games, Ukraine

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro, 'Dreaming' | Project Mordaro OST

00:43 - Previous Generations vs. Our Generation dilemmas

17:20 - 1996 onwards...

38:00 - 2008-2013 | Getting into guitar, high school exchange

01:13:42 - 2013-2015 | Getting into music production

01:27:36 - 2015-2019 | New York times..

01:46:21 - 2019-2022 | Coming back to Ukraine, full-time composer, war times..

02:16:08 - Getting to know Fernanda, Chile trip

02:30:45 - Moving to London, living in the city

02:45:32 - Conclusions and thoughts on life

02:57:22 - Outro & 'Perpetual Beat of the Machine' | Space Wreck OST

Link | The Red Tunic Podcast, Interviewing Game Developers

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Link is the host of The Red Tunic Podcast. His mission is "to rediscover what makes gaming fun and enjoyable by having positive conversations with those related to the industry". | https://www.theredtunicpodcast.com/ | https://x.com/RedTunicPodcast | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

ML Bullock | Writing, Spirits, Angels, Demons, Mythology

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Monica “M.L” Bullock is a medium, paranormal investigator, and author known for many book series including Seven Sisters, Gulf Coast Paranormal, and Lost Camelot. Here we discuss her early experience with the paranormal, how it led her on a path of spiritual exploration and authorship, why spirits do or don’t move on, ghosts, shadow people, poltergeists, demons, angels, ancient mythology, psychic ability, and everything in between! | https://www.mlbullock.com/ | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Paranormal Stories | Apparitions, Shadows, Rituals, Ghosts

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:11:00 -0400

In this very special Halloween episode, we've asked our listeners to write in sharing their REAL paranormal experiences. Here are four accounts including: an apparition, a shadow person, a pagan ritual, and a ghost. | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Boris Brnčal | Adventure Games, Sobriety, Homelessness

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Boris Brnčal is a narrative designer, game director, and producer at Incidental Minds, an upstart game studio based in Slovakia. He is also a teacher at VŠMU and Skyro, a school focusing on AI and game design in Bratislava. Here we discuss living a sober lifestyle, Incidental Minds' upcoming games, my obsession with classic Lucas Arts' Point 'n Click Adventures, and the many difficulties faced by the homeless which is a huge inspiration for Boris' upcoming game Grayton the Detective. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-brn%C4%8Dal-0909a2164/ | https://x.com/IncidentalMinds | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3280660/Grayton_the_Detective/ | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Jean Trindade Pereira | Game Localization, Linguistics, Podcasting

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400

Jean Trindade Pereira AKA Muleke_Trairao is a Brazilian video game translator who specializes in localizing from English to Brazilian Portuguese. He is the host of LocJump Podcast where he interviews other translators in gaming and other mediums. This episode is a deep dive into linguistics & subtle differences among languages, as well as a look into Jean's life and personality. | https://jeantranslator.carrd.co/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-trindade-pereira/ | https://x.com/_Jean_SS3 | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Tony Manfredonia | Music, Spirituality, Call of Saregnar

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400

Tony Manfredonia is a singer-songwriter and the composer behind many amazing video game soundtracks, not the least of which is Call of Saregnar. His most recent album ANCHORED is a rock opera telling the story of holding onto a marriage through spiritual crisis. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-manfredonia-8273a12b4/ | https://x.com/TonyManfredonia | https://www.manfredoniamusic.com/ | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

Käy Vriend | Serious Games, VR, Military Service, Remote Viewing

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400

Käy Vriend is a Dutch texture artist, military veteran, and founder of Icebreaker Creative Mentoring, a company that helps people get the advice and guidance needed to break into the games industry. Here we discuss Käy's military career, his work with Meta, his experience and thoughts on remote viewing, and lots more. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-vriend/ | https://x.com/KayVriend | Cora Cacao - Use Promo Code ‘INTHEKEEP’ for 10% Off! | In The Keep | Support In The Keep | Follow us on X | Join our Official Discord | Theme Song by Jon of the Shred |

State Of The Keep Address Sep 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:15:00 -0400

Some quick thoughts on what happened to In The Keep Podcast, Stellar Valkyrie and Call of Saregnar updates, Gamescom recap and Realms Deep 2023 outlook. // Music by Kyle Misco: https://www.kylemisko.com/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#133 Bauul (Elementalism)

Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Ben “Bauul” Mansell is the lead designer of Elementalism, a new mapset for Doom 2 featuring a “Who’s Who” cast of level designers and independent music composers. Originally spawning the ideas that later became 2019’s Cacoward winning Eviternity, Bauul carried on for 5 years to finally release this “spiritual ancestor”. We’re gonna spend a fair amount of time discussing “The Cube level” so buckle up. // Elementalism OST by Speedy: https://twitter.com/speedynoelle // Bauul: https://twitter.com/ben_mansell // Elementalism: https://www.doomworld.com/forum/topic/100102 // https://www.moddb.com/mods/elementalism // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

State of The Keep Address May 2022

Tue, 03 May 2022 21:20:00 -0400

This episode is dedicated to Alon Machnes. Getting some thoughts out about the passage of time, gratitude, another trip around the world and the sun, Stellar Valkyrie & Call of Saregnar updates. // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#13 Dario Casali: From Final Doom To Valve Corporation - Burning Bridges with Bridgeburner

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700

Dario Casali is a level designer known for his contributions to Final Doom’s The Plutonia Experiment, the Half-Life series, Left 4 Dead, & Portal 2, to name only a few. Here he joins Bridgeburner to shed some light on what he’s learned in 25 years of designing levels for some of the greatest game franchises of all time. // Dario: https://doomwiki.org/wiki/Dario_Casali // Bridgeburner: https://twitter.com/Bridgeburner4 // Hellforge Studios: https://hellforgestudios.com/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#132 Tristan Clark (Elementalism)

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Tristan Clark - The Artist Formerly Known As Eris Falling - is a professional music composer, currently working on In The Keep's Stellar Valkyrie. The recent release of Elementalism punctuates a decade of Tristan's contributions to the Doom modding community. We're discussing topics ranging from advanced bass guitar fingering techniques to a strange obsession with Yoshi's dad, Yobby. // Tristan: https://twitter.com/TristanClark97 // Elementalism: https://www.moddb.com/mods/elementalism // Wishlist Stellar Valkyrie: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693350/Stellar_Valkyrie // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#131 Nash Muhandes (GZDoom Developer)

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Nash Muhandes is a 20 year veteran contributor to the GZDoom team. He’s now working on Darkadia, a survival horror game inspired by Resident Evil and Disdain, a retro shooter spawned from a challenge to create a Quake clone. // Nash: https://twitter.com/NashMuhandes // Hellforge Studios: https://hellforgestudios.com/games/darkadia/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#130 Douwe van den Berg & Ben Reichstein (Wim Hof Method)

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Douwe van den Berg is a martial artist, breath & movement coach, and Wim Hof Method instructor. Ben Reichstein is not only the sound designer of Stellar Valkyrie and Call of Saregnar, but also an avid student and practitioner of Douwe’s and Wim Hof’s teachings. Only a few weeks removed from their epic journey into the mountains of Poland - armed with little more than shoes and shorts - , we’re discussing how health, meditation, breathing, martial arts, daily rituals, and yoga can be used to improve one’s personal and professional life in the stressful and sedentary world we live in. // Music by Jon of the Shred: http://www.jonoftheshred.net/ // Douwe van den Berg: https://www.thecoolway.nl/ // Ben Reichstein: http://www.wolfsounddesign.de/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#129 Chris Guerrero (Stellar Valkyrie)

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Chris Guerrero is the voice of Falco Crimson, the main character of In The Keep’s upcoming first person shooter Stellar Valkyrie. A long time student of acting, Chris also serves as a writer and casting director. He is also the host of The Chris Guerrero Destination podcast. // Music by Tristan Clark: https://twitter.com/erisfalling // Chris Guerrero: https://www.instagram.com/thecgdestination/ //

#128 Jared Bair (DaBesJared)

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Jared Bair is a Twitch personality, marketing consultant, collaborator at E1M1 Magazine, and an avid enthusiast for classic and retro shooters. // Music by Mothership Loudspeakerz: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwYFBTUDQoenz3SE4u65YQ/videos // Jared: https://twitter.com/DaBesJared //

#127 Aleks with a K (Alkaline OST)

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Aleks with a K is a seasoned musician originating from the Northeastern American hard rock scene before slowly transitioning into the world of game soundtracks through his contributions to the Quake community (Dwell, Alkaline). He now works with Michael Markie composing for 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks. // Aleks with a K: https://alekswithak.bandcamp.com/ // Alkaline: https://www.quaddicted.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=989 // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#126 Vince Steel (In The Keep/Dread XP)

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:45:00 -0400

Vince Steel is a multi-media content producing mercenary presently contracted by Dread. You'll either work with him now, or wish you had. Vince was part of the editing team for Realms Deep 2020 & 2021, went to produce trailers & podcasts for Dread XP/Central, and he’s making music too! Here we discuss whether or not Immorpher is evil… And other stuff too! // Music by Immorpher: https://immorpher.bandcamp.com/ // Vince Steel: https://twitter.com/vincexsteel // Dread XP: https://www.dreadxp.com/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#125 Foamy Returns! (Unleash Hell)

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Foamy is the man behind No Light Games, currently working on the single player arena shooter Unleash Hell. We’re chatting about progress on Unleash Hell since Realms Deep, another top secret racing game, the differences between working alone and with a studio, and - as usual - a lot about rock ‘n roll. // Music by Jon of the Shred: https://scythesaga.bandcamp.com/ // Foamy: https://twitter.com/FoamyNLG // Unleash Hell: https://store.steampowered.com/app/908820/UNL //

ITK Rewind: #89 MK Schmidt (Star Explorers)

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

One of our all time favorite guests... MK Schmidt, creator of Star Explorers, Paradox Vector, & Aberration Analyst. // https://inthekeep.com/ //

ITK Rewind: #75 Andeh (SuddendeathTV)

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Check out this classic episode ft. Adreas 'Andeh' Wahl of QuakeWorld's SuddendeathTV! // https://inthekeep.com/ //

ITK Rewind: #35 Bruno Beaudoin (Nightmare Reaper)

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:35:00 -0400

If you haven't heard it already - or even if you have - please enjoy this replay of an epic conversation with the man behind Nightmare Reaper! // https://inthekeep.com/ //

ITK Rewind: #07 LocKtar (QuakeWorld Pro)

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Enjoy this very early episode of ITK ft. Quake legend Dennis 'LocKtar' Larrson. // https://inthekeep.com/ //

#11 Tristan Clark on the Magic of MIDI - Burning Bridges with Bridgeburner

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Tristan ‘Eris Falling’ Clark has been a mainstay in the Doom community for many years now, most notably for his contributions to an array of musical contributions to projects including Eviternity, Elementalism, & In The Keep’s Stellar Valkyrie. // Tristan Clark: https://twitter.com/erisfalling / https://www.youtube.com/c/TristanClarkMusic // Stellar Valkyrie: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693350/Stellar_Valkyrie/ // Bridgeburner: https://twitter.com/Bridgeburner4 // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ // Hellforge Studios: https://hellforgestudios.com/ //

Call of Saregnar Devlog Nov 2021 w/ Tony Manfredonia

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Ty & Tony sit down to discuss their mutual love of music, the thought processes behind it, coming from different backgrounds, & why breathing is important. // Call of Saregnar: https://www.callofsaregnar.com/ // Tony: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kK5e55OrxdBASRmD7ECtP?si=v9bCqEBCRImlNuHo77KSqg // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#124 Sonic Psychology: Sound Design Panel

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This panel is a discussion of the process and philosophy behind sound design in film, television, and - of course - video games. We’re joined by Magnus Risager & Jonas Memborg of Slipgate Ironsworks/3D Realms, as well as In The Keep’s own Ben Reichstein. If you’re curious about the amazing sounds in your favorite media, thinking of pursuing audio engineering as a career, or even if you’ve never considered that someone makes all the audio in all your favorite things… Don’t miss this great discussion with some of the best in the business! // Music by Immorpher: https://immorpher.bandcamp.com/ // Magnus Risager: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magnus-risager-88b917128/ // Jonas Memborg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonas-memborg-knudsen-a41415127/ // Ben Reichstein: https://twitter.com/BenReichstein // 3D Realms: https://3drealms.com/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#123 Omar Samir & Christian Kendall (BUFF)

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Omar Samir is the lead developer of BUFF, a surf/skate movement-based FPS game where you can ride on rocket enemies & blow up buildings. Christian Kendall is a programmer for 3D Realms, currently working on GRAVEN, while acting as a technical consultant on BUFF in his free time. This episode is a wild ride where we discuss everything from common issues in game development, of course the insanity of BUFF, Realms Deep 2021… & then we just start talking about weird movie ideas. Enjoy! // BUFF OST by Fredrik Rojas: https://twitter.com/fredrik_rojas // Omar: https://twitter.com/idredman // BUFF: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295220/BUFF/ // https://twitter.com/buff_corp //

#122 Chris Heist (Comedian)

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Chris Heist is a standup comedian, philosopher, & minimalist. He’s performed across the United States, published 11 comedy albums, made appearances on Kill Tony, &been banned from a frightening amount of comedy clubs. We’re discussing the education system, the importance of free speech, sociological experiments & how they shed light on our modern media, parallels between the comedy & gaming business, & what art can do to change the world. // Chris Heist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQtF8Ct2WmY // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

Call of Saregnar Devlog Oct 2021 w/ Ben Reichstein

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Ty & Ben sit down to discuss the sound design of Call of Saregnar, Stellar Valkyrie, & Skywind. // Call of Saregnar: https://www.callofsaregnar.com/ // Ben: http://www.wolfsounddesign.de/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#121 Richard Martin (The Bazaar Cast) Simulcast

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Richard “The Fear Merchant” Martin is the host of The Bazaar Cast, a critic of horror, & video game enthusiast. He’s interviewed your favorite developer, your favorite director, & your favorite guy on the street. Tune in for a special episode where Richard interviews Ty & Ty interviews Richard & things get all mixed together between In The Keep & The Bazaar Cast… // Richard Martin: https://twitter.com/TheFearMerchant // The Bazaar Cast: https://anchor.fm/TheBazaarCast/ // Bazaar Cast Soundtrack by Robert Christopher: https://robertchristopher.bandcamp.com/music / https://www.youtube.com/user/RobChristopherMusic1 //

#120 Dennis Griesheimer (GRAVEN)

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Dennis Griesheimer is a 2D/3D artist currently working on GRAVEN at 3D Realms. We’re discussing his views on staying mentally & physically fit as a game developer, work-life balance, working with a team, & what it takes to make it as an artist in the gaming industry. // Dennis: https://twitter.com/3Dennispls // GRAVEN: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1371690/GRAVEN // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#10 Matt Tropiano on 25 Years of Doom Modding - Burning Bridges with Bridgeburner

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Bridge is joined by co-host Ty “TheMotherload” Brannan of In The Keep for this special simulcast interview with Doom veteran Matt “MTrop” Tropiano. Aside from being the project lead on The Adventures of Square, Matt has worked on many notable items such as DOOMBRINGER, TAME, & Back To Saturn X. // Matt Tropiano: https://twitter.com/TheRealMTrop // Bridgeburner: https://twitter.com/Bridgeburner4 // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ // Hellforge Studios: https://hellforgestudios.com/ //

#118 Robert Raulus & Mikko Tamper Return! (White Hell)

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Robert “projab" Raulus & Mikko “miggo89” Tamper are back to discuss all their progress on the epic retro FPS White Hell! We’re also talking through their future plans for new game projects, why the Witcher 2 is the Michael Anothony of games, & plenty more. // White Hell: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1378360/White_Hell/ // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#117 Awesreek Returns! (Viscerafest)

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Awesreek is the man behind the epic sci-fi fantasy FPS game Viscerafest. After nearly a year we’re checking in with Awesreek to hear about all the updates with his game, what working with 1C Entertainment has been like, why saving is every programmer’s nightmare, and what to expect from Viscerafest Part 2! // Viscerafest: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1406780/Viscerafest/ // OST by Markie Music: https://markiemusic.bandcamp.com/releases // Discord: https://discord.gg/E2pUkxe // Awesreek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Awesreek // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ //

#116 kairos (Quake Defrag Mapper)

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400

kairos is a mapmaker specializing in the Quake 3 mod Defrag. He’s also a world record holding player. We’re talking about the origins of speedrunning & trick jumping, why Stryper is his favorite band, recovering from addiction, & why small children shouldn’t watch sumo wrestling on television. // In The Keep: https://inthekeep.com/ // Join the Quake 3 Defrag Community: https://discord.q3df.run/ //

Realms Deep 2021 | #115 Indie Game Musician’s Panel