{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639bb58b1d6fe20011e689be/6a44575d75e7a3e961e664cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Heroes & Villains: J.W. Ocker talks \"Don't Go There: A Tour of the World's Most Sinister Spots\"","description":"<p>Part of the fun of being an independently produced podcast is finding out after the fact that your mic was actively crapping out during recording! Efforts have been made to clean up my audio but THANKFULLY our guest J.W. Ocker comes through loud and clear!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we're joined by J.W. Ocker an award-winning travel writer and dark history expert to talk about his new book <em>Don't Go There: A Tour of the World's Most Sinister Spots</em> which will be out on July 14, 2026 from Quirk Books. Join us as we chat about everything from Salem to Mothman with stops at the Bermuda Triangle and a town in Pennsylvania that's been on fire since the 1960's! Also, why exactly IS the triangle the most sinister shape?</p><p><br></p><p>Find J.W. at <a href=\"https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/</a> and don't forget to order your copy of <em>Don't Go There</em>.</p>","author_name":"Biff Bam Pop!"}