Hostage to the Devil

Confronting the Scream of the Ancient Beast

November 02, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

We had regular visitor Robert Marro back on the show talking about his ambitions to write a new book on his close friend Malachi Martin. Here is what he had to say: "I was a very close friend of Malachi for the last decade of his life until his untimely death on July 27, 1999. Countless people have told me that since I was Malachi's confidante who knew and assisted Malachi Martin daily, I’m obligated to tell the story of this holy priest I was privileged to call my best friend and spiritua...

Inside Sharon Rectory Part 4

September 29, 2023 17:00 - 34 seconds - 473 KB

Having chatted to Emma on a previous episode we decided to take her up on her invitation to the Rectory and we thought we'd bring you along. PODCAST HERE Built in 1775 as a Church of Ireland rectory, Sharon Rectory was the site of a gruesome double-murder in 1797 when the Rev William Hamilton and his wife Sara Waller were ruthlessly murdered by the United Irishmen on the eve of the 1798 Rebellion. The ancient mansion is said to be haunted by lost souls and a malevolent spirit that gives t...

Inside Sharon Rectory Part 3

September 22, 2023 17:00 - 34 seconds - 476 KB

Having chatted to Emma on a previous episode we decided to take her up on her invitation to the Rectory and we thought we'd bring you along. PODCAST HERE Built in 1775 as a Church of Ireland rectory, Sharon Rectory was the site of a gruesome double-murder in 1797 when the Rev William Hamilton and his wife Sara Waller were ruthlessly murdered by the United Irishmen on the eve of the 1798 Rebellion. The ancient mansion is said to be haunted by lost souls and a malevolent spirit that gives th...

Inside Sharon Rectory Part 2

September 15, 2023 17:00 - 35 seconds - 483 KB

Having chatted to Emma on a previous episode we decided to take her up on her invitation to the Rectory and we thought we'd bring you along. PODCAST HERE Built in 1775 as a Church of Ireland rectory, Sharon Rectory was the site of a gruesome double-murder in 1797 when the Rev William Hamilton and his wife Sara Waller were ruthlessly murdered by the United Irishmen on the eve of the 1798 Rebellion. The ancient mansion is said to be haunted by lost souls and a malevolent spirit that gives th...

Inside Sharon Rectory Part 1

September 08, 2023 17:00 - 46 seconds - 617 KB

Having chatted to Emma on a previous episode we decided to take her up on her invitation to the Rectory and we thought we'd bring you along. PODCAST HERE Built in 1775 as a Church of Ireland rectory, Sharon Rectory was the site of a gruesome double-murder in 1797 when the Rev William Hamilton and his wife Sara Waller were ruthlessly murdered by the United Irishmen on the eve of the 1798 Rebellion. The ancient mansion is said to be haunted by lost souls and a malevolent spirit that gives th...

Devil Take the Hindmost

February 08, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Author Michael Anthony Gagliardi talks about his survival for 12 plus years with a demonically possessed Mother, who terrorized the family, neighbours and authorities in a small northern town in Ontario Canada from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. Useful Links Devil Take the Hindmost: A True Story of Terror Devil Take the Hindmost Part 2: The Aftermath Support the show

MK-Ultra to Demonology

January 17, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

In this episode, Marty talks to Duncan O'Finioan about his experience in the highly classified MK-ULTRA programme named PROJECT TALENT. From a thousand others trained as child warriors in 1966, he is now, he believes, only one of a handful left alive to tell the story. Duncan has now set up P.T.M. Practical-Tactical-Magical - a husband and wife team. They deal with all things paranormal and energy-related, including energy clearings on people, houses, property and sometimes even animals. ...

The Haunting of Sharon Rectory

December 26, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Marty talks to Emma Louise Tully about her book 'The Haunting of Sharon Rectory' which is based on the author’s 22-year diary of her paranormal experiences since moving into the property in the 1990s. Emma shares intriguing insights into the eerie occurrences and the network of psychic supporters they have called on to help with their unconventional plight and explains why this close-knit family are not prepared to leave their beautiful home. Sharon Rectory is haunted by the lost souls of...

Windswept House

December 23, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

In this episode, Marty talks to Robert Marro about his thoughts on Malachi Martin's controversial Windswept House: A Vatican Novel (1996). Windswept House describes a satanic ritual - the enthronement of Lucifer - taking place at Saint-Paul's Chapel inside Vatican City, on June 29, 1963. The book gives a scary depiction of high ranking churchmen, cardinals, archbishops and prelatees of the Roman Curia, taking oaths signed with their own blood, plotting to destroy the Church from within. It ...

Series 2 Announcement

July 31, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Series 2 is coming soon and thanks for everybody's patience. In this series, we'll be covering MK ULTRA, Windswept House, the death of Father Kunz, Demonic Possession and Hauntings along with several special guests! Music by Andrew Simon McAllister. Podcast produced by Causeway Pictures & Scattered Images. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HTTDpodcast#calltoaction #help #keepusadfree Support the show

Demonic Investigations with Tony and Dan

December 22, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Marty catches up with Tony Spera and Dan Rivera, lead investigators at the New England Centre for Psychic Research in Connecticut, who talk about their favourite demonic cases and plans for the future. Tony also shares favourite memories of his famous in-laws- Ed and Lorraine Warren. Music by Andrew Simon McAllister. Podcast produced by Causeway Pictures & Scattered Images. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HTTDpodcast#calltoaction #help #keepusadfree Useful Links Tony Spera's YouTube Channel...

The Devil Within

October 31, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

During the second lockdown, Marty catches up with Laurene and Jimmy, two contributors to the 'Hostage to the Devil' documentary. They both talk about the impact that the film's release had on their own lives and feelings towards making the second chapter 'The Devil Within' with Marty and the team in 2021. Music by Andrew Simon McAllister. Podcast produced by Causeway Pictures & Scattered Images. Contributors - Laurene Gomez and Jimmy Petonito. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HTTDpodcast #cal...

Son of Sam

September 18, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

In Episode 4, Marty digs out a 2016 interview with Robert Marro, who discusses an apparent meeting between Malachi Martin and Serial Killer David Berkowitz in the late 1970s. We also hear from Steve Fishman, a contributing editor for New York Magazine about his four-hour interview with Berkowitz before penning his 2006 article 'The Devil in David Berkowitz'. Music by Andrew Simon McAllister. Podcast produced by Causeway Pictures & Scattered Images. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HTTDpodcast #...

Death & Conspiracy

August 13, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

In Episode 3, Marty delves more into the death, funeral and burial of Malachi Martin as well as touching on a handful of conspiracy theories surrounding the man. Music by Andrew Simon McAllister. Podcast produced by Causeway Pictures & Scattered Images. Support the show

Principal Photography and Netflix

July 28, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In Episode 2, Marty talks us through the principal photography of the film in the USA, post-production in Ireland, the film festival screening in London and its worldwide Netflix deal. Music by Andrew Simon McAllister. Podcast produced by Causeway Pictures & Scattered Images. Support the show

Beginning & Development of a Passion Project

July 14, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

In Episode 1, we are introduced to Marty, the Co-Writer and Director of his 'Hostage to the Devil' documentary about Malachi Martin. He explains the main reasons for starting the podcast and maps out his journey from the start of the filmmaking process through to the team's development trip to Rome. Music by Andrew Simon McAllister. Podcast produced by Causeway Pictures & Scattered Images. Support the show

Hostage to the Devil

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