The Witching Hour – S1:E16 – with guest Jeff Belanger
Patti Negri interviewed me for the latest episode of her Witching Hour Podcast! You can listen in the player below, or visit her Web site.
News, Views, & Interviews
Jeff Belanger to Join The Lizzie Borden Murder House Live
Jeff Belanger will be among some of the experts to join the four-day LIVE Lizzie Borden event for Dark Zone Network. He’s scheduled for Saturday, August 29th at 6PM (eastern). The crew from the Dark Zone Network have set up a live stream from the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts. The Dark Zone will stream live and around the clock for four days beginning August 28. Just like with the Conjuring House, you’ll have unparalleled access to the entire haunted location. We’ll review the murders, the trial and discuss possible alternate theories with true crime experts and historians. Then, our paranormal guests will dive deep into the haunting sharing their stories, theories, and evidence while teeing up interactive experiments and nightly ghost hunts. Will Lizzie herself make an appearance? Step into The Dark Zone to find out. Visit Dark Zone TV for more information.
Paranormal Rewind Interviews Jeff Belanger for KCOR Radio
Sam Baltrusis and Keith Bailey interviewed me for the the latest episode of their Paranormal Rewind show on KCOR Radio. We talk Ghost Adventures, my forthcoming book The Call of Kilimanjaro, and New England Legends. You can listen to the interview here. You can also check out their show’s Web site.
Sasquatch Chronicles EP:667 Exploring the Unexplained with Jeff Belanger
Wes Germer interviewed me for the latest episode of his Sasquatch Chronicles Podcast! You can listen in the player below, or visit his Web site.
New England Legends Named Number 2 in Podcast Magazine’s Hot 50 Podcasts for July
June 23, 2020 –Podcast Magazine today announced the Hot 50 Podcast list for their July 2020 issue. Billed as the only chart “by fans, for fans,” the list showcases some of the many great podcasts that may not have the highest downloads globally, but are worthy of a listen. New England Legends came in at Number 2 in the July 2020 list. “We’re thrilled that our fans feel so strongly about our show that they voted for us,” said New England Legends co-host and writer Jeff Belanger. “Our goal with the podcast is to continue building our vast community of people by finding and sharing these unique stories of the strange and unusual.” “Podcast Magazine is quickly becoming a big voice in the podcast industry,” added New England Legends co-host and producer Ray Auger. “We’re grateful to have the attention of our peers.” About Podcast Magazine Each month, Podcast Magazine goes “beyond the microphone” to cover podcasts, and podcast culture, and takes readers deeper into the lives of today’s leading podcasters and the stories podcast fans can’t get enough of. About New England Legends In 2013, New England Legends began as an independent television series created and produced by Jeff Belanger and Tony Dunne. Since then, it’s grown into a Web site, a weekly podcast, an active Facebook community of legend hunters, and a movement to chronicle every legend in New England one story at a time. Visit the Web site at: ournewenglandlegends.com.
Ghost Travelers Podcast Episode 11 – Jeff Belanger
PJ Kilgore interviewed me for the latest episode of his Ghost Traveler Podcast! You can listen in the player below, or visit his Web site.
Jeff Belanger’s New England Legends Television Series Wins 2020 Communicator Award
“Legendary Road Trip” adds to its Telly Award with another win. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – June 9, 2020 – Selected from more than 6,000 entries, the “Legendary Road Trip” episode of the New England Legends television series has accepted its first Communicator Award. Judged by members of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the award recognizes big ideas and excellence in communication. “Legendary Road Trip” first aired on PBS affiliate WGBY in Springfield, Massachusetts, on October 31, 2019, and has since gone on to air on other PBS stations as well as the Amazon Prime video streaming service. The episode earned the 2020 Communicator Award of Distinction in the category of Film/Video/Television. “Winning a Communicator Award this year further validates all of the hard work and effort we put in to making each episode special,” said New England Legends director and Executive Producer Tony Dunne. “We’re committed to telling the stories that make New England weird and wonderful,” added New England Legends host, writer, and Executive Producer, Jeff Belanger. “To earn the recognition of the visionary leaders in our industry feels great. It’s a win for independent producers like us.” New England Legends is created and produced by Jeff Belanger and Tony Dunne. The program debuted in 2013 and has since grown into an on-going series. The television series has earned an Aurora Award, Telly Award, two Emmy nominations, and now a Communicator Award. About the Communicator Awards: The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications. Founded nearly three decades ago, The Communicator Awards receives over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. The Communicator Awards is sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, an invitation-only group consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative, and marketing firms. AIVA members include executives from organizations such as Airtype Studio, Big Spaceship, Conde Nast, Coach, Disney, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Estee Lauder, Fry Hammond Barr, Lockheed Martin, MTV Networks, Pitney Bowes, rabble+rouser, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Time, Inc, Victoria’s Secret, Wired, and Yahoo! About New England Legends: In 2013, New England Legends began as an independent television series created and produced by Jeff Belanger and Tony Dunne. Since then, it’s grown into a Web site, weekly podcast, active Facebook community of legend hunters, and movement to chronicle every legend in New England one story at a time. Visit the Web site at: ournewenglandlegends.com.
Jeff Belanger’s New England Legends Television Series Wins 2020 Telly Award
“Legendary Road Trip” episode earns Bronze medal for Television General Entertainment SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – June 1, 2020 – Selected from more than 12,000 entries, the “Legendary Road Trip” episode of the New England Legends television series has been recognized with a 2020 Telly Award, considered the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens. The Telly adds to the list of awards and nominations already garnered by the New England Legends production. “Legendary Road Trip” first aired on PBS affiliate WGBY in Springfield, Massachusetts, on October 31, 2019, and has since gone on to air on other PBS stations as well as the Amazon Prime video streaming service. The episode earned Bronze for the General Television category at this year’s Telly Awards. “We’re thrilled to have our work recognized by such a prestigious body of judges from our industry,” said Jeff Belanger, New England Legends writer, host, and Executive Producer. “In a landscape of shifting media, we always serve the story first and do whatever we can to take the viewer inside the legends.” New England Legends is created and produced by Jeff Belanger and Tony Dunne. The program debuted in 2013 and has since grown into an on-going series. The television series has earned an Aurora Award, two Emmy nominations, and now a Telly Award. “This is a win for independent producers,” added New England Legends director and Executive Producer, Tony Dunne. “From the start, this project has been a labor of love. To earn the Telly Award this year validates all of the hard work. We love telling these great, regional stories.” About The Telly Awards: The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multi-screen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include NAB, Stash Magazine, and Digiday, VidCon and Social Media Week. About New England Legends: In 2013, New England Legends began as an independent television series created and produced by Jeff Belanger and Tony Dunne. Since then, it’s grown into a Web site, weekly podcast, active Facebook community of legend hunters, and movement to chronicle every legend in New England one story at a time. Visit the Web site at: ournewenglandlegends.com
Jeff Belanger on The Haunting of Horror Swamp – Beyond the Dark
Exploring with Josh interviewed me in the Hockomock Swamp/Bridgewater Triangle for his latest episode of Beyond the Dark on YouTube.
Jeff Belanger to Join The Conjuring House Live
Jeff Belanger will be among some of the experts to join the One-Week LIVE Conjuring House event for Dark Zone Network. He’s scheduled for Thursday, May 14th at noon (eastern). The crew from the Dark Zone Network have set up a live stream from The Conjuring house — the real house in Rhode Island that inspired the 2013 horror hit. For a full week, the world will be able to see what it’s like living in this location from the annals of real-life horror history. From May 9 to May 16, the 24-7 interactive live streaming event will document the lives of the Heinzens, who are the current owners of the house. The house will be “rigged with multiple cameras so the audience will have a completely immersive experience.” And that’s not all. The Heinzens will “conduct paranormal investigations, seances, Ouija board sessions and invite some of the most well-known and respected luminaries in the paranormal community to pop in remotely and share their most bone-chilling experiences from the house.” A portion of the proceeds will be donated to COVID-related charities. Starting on May 8, the network will begin a free preview of its 24-hour live stream, which officially kicks off on May 9 and will run for a full week. Those who tune in will get to see what it’s like for the actual family who lives there to be cooped up in an alleged haunted house during the quarantine. They’ll hear from Andrea Perron, author and survivor of the original Conjuring haunting, Dave Schrader from Darkness Radio, Kristen Luman from Ghost Hunters, Susan Slaughter from Paranormal Caught on Camera, Patrick Doyle from Ghost Mine, Colin Browen from The Paranormal Files, Jeff Belanger from Ghost Adventures, Bridget Marquardt The Ghost Magnet, Aiden Sinclair from Illusions of the Passed, Rick Macallum from The Hollywood Ghost Hunters, Jay and Marie Yates from Haunted Case Files, Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghost Writers, Jay Verburg from Ghost Mine, and so many more.” Visit Dark Zone TV for more information.