Mysterious Goings On

Alex explores the societal pressure to express outrage online, questioning the value of performative empathy versus meaningful action. He discusses the implications of outrage culture, emotional coercion, and the need for diverse forms of engagement in the pursuit of social justice. He emphasizes that real change often comes from quieter, sustained efforts rather than loud displays of outrage.CONNECT:​⁠⁠⁠All the Fits That's News on Substack (Free or Paid)⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​⁠⁠⁠⁠Mysterious Goings On website⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠Contact Alex about advertising/sponsorship here⁠⁠.Buy a Book?​Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodMusic Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Original theme mu

Alex explores the concept of the 'Mystery Box Presidency,' a political strategy that utilizes suspense and ambiguity to engage the public while diverting attention from concrete policies. Drawing parallels between storytelling techniques in entertainment and political governance, Alex discusses the implications of this approach, including the risks of chaos, confusion, and erosion of accountability, warning against the pitfalls of treating governance like a theatrical performance.Listen in!CONNECT:⁠All the Fits That's News on Substack (Free or Paid)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mysterious Goings On website⁠⁠Contact Alex about advertising/sponsorship here. Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodMusic Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://c

Alex explores the significance of names and identity in the digital age, reflecting on how social media has transformed our connections and interactions. He discusses the implications of tribalism, the loss of individual identity, and the importance of recognizing the humanity behind names and beliefs.Listen in!CONNECT:All the Fits That's News on Substack (Free or Paid)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Mysterious Goings On website⁠ Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodMusicLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permissi

Alex draws parallels between the ancient Library of Alexandria and the modern digital landscape, highlighting the gradual erosion of knowledge and truth in the information age. He discusses the historical decline of the library, the rise of misinformation, and the importance of critical thinking and information literacy in combating these issues. Listen in!CONNECT:⁠⁠⁠Alex on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠⁠ Mysterious Goings On website Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodMusicLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use wit

Alex discusses the evolving landscape of podcasting, emphasizing the lack of gatekeepers and the responsibility that comes with having a platform. He reflects on his journey from journalism to podcasting, the importance of vetting guests, and the challenges posed by misinformation in today's media environment. Alex advocates for accountability and the need to provide meaningful content to audiences, rather than succumbing to sensationalism.CONNECT:⁠⁠Alex on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠⁠ Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodMusicLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights re

In this special episode of Mysterious Goings On, we’re taking a brief departure from our usual content. As we transition back to our regular format, Alex is looking into a pressing issue: the dangerous idea that “all politicians are corrupt.” How does this belief shape the way we perceive our political systems—and what effect does it have on the world around us? Stay tuned for a deep dive into how this mindset might be playing right into the hands of those in power. This is Why “All Politicians Are Corrupt” Is How You Get Played, originally published on Medium.CONNECT:⁠Alex on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠ Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodMusicLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was

Here's a little something from my other show, PR After Hours...I think you may need to hear it, no? -- AlexSaying yes to everything is a fast track to burnout, resentment, and an overstuffed calendar of obligations that don’t serve you.The real power move? Saying no.No isn’t about shutting doors—it’s about opening the right ones. It protects your time, energy, and mental clarity. It helps you focus on what actually matters—whether it’s writing a book, training for a half marathon, or simply preserving your sanity.Author Derek Sivers said it best: “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no.” That filter has saved me from overcommitting to things that don’t align with my goals.Want to be more productive, stress less, and take control of your time? Listen in and learn more.CONNECT: ⁠Alex on Substack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alex's Author Website⁠Announcer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this heartfelt episode, Alex shares his personal experience with grief following the loss of his father. He reflects on the unpredictable nature of grief, the complexities of relationships, and the struggle to find purpose amidst sorrow.Through his narrative, he emphasizes that there is no template for mourning and that each person's journey is unique. Alex's candid exploration of his emotions offers listeners a raw and honest perspective on navigating loss.CONNECT:Alex on Substack⁠⁠Alex on Medium⁠⁠Alex's Author WebsiteAnnouncer:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mary McKenna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. PR After Hours Theme:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeodMusicLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No repro

Alex shares what's happening with the show and what you can expect next.Thanks for listening.Links Mentioned:Alex on SubstackAlex on MediumAlex on LinkedInAlex's Author Website"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we explore the profound gift of being truly present during the holiday season. Discover how to prioritize connection, mindfulness, and meaningful moments over the hustle and bustle of giving and getting presents. Happy holidays!

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Sonia Iris Lozada, a multifaceted artist whose creativity knows no bounds. Sonia’s talents span across poetry, acting, and podcasting, with her latest work, Inspire Me: Awakening Dreams, offering a profound exploration of grief, hope, and healing. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into Sonia's artistic journey, discussing the inspiration behind her latest poetry collection and how her words touch the hearts of those navigating life's most challenging moments. Sonia opens up about the emotional and transformative power of art, and how it serves as a tool for connection, self-discovery, and healing. As an actor and the host of the Poetic Resurrection Podcast, Sonia brings a unique perspective to the table, blending creativity with deep, meaningful reflections on life. Whether through her evocative poetry or her dynamic performances, Sonia’s work resonates with anyone seeking comfort, insight, or a reminder of the beauty that exists even in the face of struggle

Joining us today on Mysterious Goings On is a returning guest. He’s award-winning novelist, writing coach, and manuscript editor John DeDakis. John is a former editor on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and the author of five mystery-suspense novels. John is also a former White House correspondent and regularly leads writing workshops at retreats, literary centers, and writers' conferences. He hosts the video podcast One-to-One. In this engaging conversation, Alex Greenwood welcomes John back to discuss his latest political thriller, Enemies Domestic. The discussion dives deep into the book’s themes of trauma, mental health, and the complexities of political discourse in America. John shares insights into the creation of Lark Chadwick and reflects on the power of fiction in addressing real-world issues. We also explore the challenges of modern journalism and the crucial role of empathy in political discussions. LINKS to Social & Website: BUY the Book: https://amzn.to/4fbeQ06 WEBSITE: https://jo

Alex sits down with bestselling author and global energy expert L.A. Starks to discuss her latest novel, Winner’s Curse. Join us as L.A. reveals the real-life dramas and high-stakes politics of the energy sector that inspired her pulse-pounding new thriller. From tales of getting trapped in a cooling tower to navigating the industry as a woman in a male-dominated field, Starks shares how her fascinating experiences fuel her unforgettable stories. Whether you’re a thriller fan or curious about the untold side of the energy business, this conversation will keep you on the edge of your seat! Buy the Book here. FACEBOOK - Facebook INSTAGRAM - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lastarks1 Goodreads - L.A. Starks (Author of The Second Law) (goodreads.com) WEBSITE - L.A. Starks Books – the author of the Lynn Dayton thriller series (lastarksbooks.com) Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠to gain access

In this compelling episode of Mysterious Goings On, we welcome author Courtney Lund O'Neil, whose new memoir, ⁠Postmortem: What Survives the John Wayne Gacy Murders⁠, delves into the psychological scars left by one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Courtney shares the haunting story of her mother, Kim Byers, who was closely connected to Gacy's final victim, exploring the ripple effects of trauma on survivors and their families. Join us as we discuss the book's insights, the process of reclaiming narratives, and the lasting impact of crime on communities.   Key Takeaways: - Courtney’s personal connection to the Gacy case and its influence on her writing. - The emotional and psychological toll of surviving such a traumatic event. - Insights into the research process behind Postmortem and the importance of representing survivors' stories. - The broader implications of crime narratives in media and society. - Discussion on how trauma can extend beyond the immediate victims to affect families and communi

In a special episode that's a treat for horror aficionados, host Alex Greenwood and film critic ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas Hardwick⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ come together for a SILVER SCREAMS special! Join us Oct. 25th and listen in for their takes, reactions, stories, and the usual drivel as they watch (with you) the classic '80s zombie flick ⁠RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD⁠. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

Alex Greenwood welcomes back internationally bestselling author Ellen Butler to discuss her latest works, including the conclusion of her Karina Cardinal mystery series and the introduction of her new character, Ariadne Winter, in ⁠Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Alex Greenwood welcomes back internationally bestselling author Ellen Butler to discuss her latest works, including the conclusion of her Karina Cardinal mystery series and the introduction of her new character, Ariadne Winter, in Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn. The conversation explores the creative process of integrating ghostly elements into storytelling, the evolution of characters, and the exploration of gender dynamics and diversity in historical contexts. Ellen shares insights from her writing journey, addressing the challenges of crafting compelling narratives while maintaining historical accuracy and relevance to contemporary issues. The discussion highlights the balance between truth and creativity in fiction, the importance of diverse characters, and the art of fictionalizing reality. They also touch on strategies for engaging with readers at book events and connecting their work with popular comparisons.   Listen in to Ellen’s first appearance on the show here. Buy the books here.  Visit her

Alex's author website gets scraped by a couple of AI experts, and the results are pretty funny. And disturbing. Listen in. MEET ALEX IN PERSON AT LIT ON GRAND IN KANSAS CITY Oct. 12, 2024: ⁠Click here for details!⁠ The Mysterious Goings On Podcast was selected by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feedspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as one of the Top 100 Book Podcasts on the web! Drop a buck in the tip jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠to gain access to ad-free, subscriber-only content for less than the price of a cup of coffee PER MONTH! $1.99 for no advertisements and subscriber-only content! Send us a Voice Message!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just click here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and give us your first name, city, and question or comment. Contact Alex ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠via e⁠m⁠ail ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read and subscribe FREE to Alex's Newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All the Fits That's News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit Alex's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠autho⁠r⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Alex Greenwood on Medium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a-greenwood.med

Author Dennis Feece returns to Mysterious Goings On to discuss his latest book, Of Towers and Shadows, which follows private investigator TB Stone as he tracks down a stalker and confronts a mysterious cult-like group. This installment takes on a darker tone and presents higher stakes than its predecessor. In our conversation, we also touch on Robert B. Parker's influence on Feece's writing, the use of first-person narration, and the inspiration behind the Italian cooking references in the book. Feece describes Of Towers and Shadows as a darker continuation of his previous novel, Love, Pride, and Murder. We explore themes of romance, idealized characters, and the blending of noir and cozy genres. Feece also discusses the development of his protagonist, TB Stone, delving into the exploration of his darker side in this new book. The conversation concludes with insights into future books in the series. Tune in! Website: DennisAFeece.com Facebook Instagram MEET ALEX IN PERSON AT LIT ON GRAND IN KANS