Dr. Bob Curran

Biography:

Dr. Bob Curran was born in a remote area in Northern Ireland. At age 14, he left school, became a gravedigger and eventually worked at a number of jobs including professional musician and journalist. Bob attended university where he took his doctorate and became a teacher, working now in education and cross-community cultural projects. Bob has traveled many parts of the world, exploring other people's cultures and traditions. Bob lives in Ireland, not far from the famous Giant's Causeway.

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Past Shows:

Vampires, H.P. Lovecraft & Open Lines
Friday - October 19 2012
In the first half, Dr. Bob Curran discussed the haunted mind of writer H.P. Lovecraft and his impact on the modern horror scene, as well as other mysteries, including the American vampire. Open Lines followed.More »
Creepiest Places
Friday - October 7 2011
In the first half, the author of almost 50 books on folklore and history, Bob Curran, talked about his newest work, The World's Creepiest Places. Open Lines followed.More »
Man-Made Monsters
Thursday - December 9 2010
Author Dr. Bob Curran discussed various types of man-made monsters, both in history and folklore, as well as current technological advances leading to the creation of an army of "unstoppable" soldiers. First hour guest, author and motivational speaker Susan Smith Jones...More »
Secret Door XI
Thursday - July 15 2010
In the 11th edition of our Secret Door special, five guests made surprise appearances during the evening-- investigative mythologist William Henry, psychic Joseph Jacobs, the 'Psychic Twins,' Terry & Linda Jamison, and author Bob Curran.More »
Spirits & Werewolves
Tuesday - October 27 2009
In the first half of the show, real-life ghostbuster and consultant to the TV show Ghost Whisperer, Mary Ann Winkowski shared some of her adventures with earthbound spirits. Dr. Bob Curran (book link) appeared in the latter of half of the show, discussing the creation of...More »
Leprechauns & Fairies
Monday - March 16 2009
Author Dr. Bob Curran discussed Irish and Celtic legends, and beings such as fairies and leprechauns. Ireland is known as a particularly mystical place in part because of the ancient Celtics who saw spirits living everywhere within the land, he noted. Excavated bones found in...More »
Zombies: Truth & Legends
Thursday - October 30 2008
Author Dr. Bob Curran explored beliefs, folklore, and truths regarding zombies, the frightening manifestation of the dead returning. Ancient cultures, such as the Viking, Egyptian, and Celtic all believed in the idea that the dead could return from time to time, in physical...More »
Mythical Places & Creatures
Friday - July 25 2008
George spoke with Dr. Bob Curran during the first half of the program. Curran discussed mysterious places and mythical cities detailed in his book, Lost Lands, Forgotten Realms. According to Curran, there is an element of truth to the legendary locations that turn up in...More »