Horror, the Paranormal and Writing: A Discussion with Jason Offutt

Dark Ozarks by Lisa Martin

Episode notes
Josh and Lisa have a candid discussion with award-winning author, Jason Offutt. In his own words: "Jason Offutt grew up on a farm near the little town of Orrick, Missouri. In his life he’s been a farm hand, journalist, photographer, bartender, and the mayor of that same small town. Jason now teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, and keeps the world safe from the forces of evil.Okay, so now that the interview bio’s out the way, here’s who I really am. I’m a nerd. A Dungeons and Dragons playing, “Star Trek” watching, conspiracy theory Fanboy. “The Twilight Zone” is the greatest television program ever created, author Michael Crichton was a wizard, and I once went to a Halloween party dressed as Gilligan (my wife went as Mary Ann. Hubba hubba).As a kid I looked for Sasquatch footprints in the yard, UFOs over our farmh ...   ...  Read more
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