Hysteria 51

David Flora, the Kentucky-native turned Colorado-resident, is an actor, director, narrator, podcaster, and (unofficial) life enthusiast. He holds a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and Music from Centre College, where he mastered the art of conveying raw human emotion while also serenading everyone within a five-mile radius. And just when you thought he couldn't get any cooler, he whipped out a super-impressive, totally legit correspondence degree in Astrology/Parapsychology from Stratford Career Institute. Yeah, you read that right.

Not one to simply admire the stars, David dives headlong into the universe's mysteries as the host of the Blurry Photos podcast, which snagged the title of the Chicago Reader’s 2017 Best Podcast of Chicago - a clear signal that his voice resonates with both terrestrial and possibly extraterrestrial listeners.

As if all that doesn't make him sound busy enough, David also co-hosts the Quiz Quiz Bang Bang trivia podcast in his 'spare' time. Why? Because who needs downtime when you can fill the world with the sound of your voice and the power of trivia! So if you're looking for someone who can act, direct, narrate, podcast, study the cosmos, and keep you entertained with random facts, David Flora is your guy.

John has been an audio nerd since birth. It is said he came out of the womb with earbuds on (ok, they were Walkman headphones). His passion for audio storytelling and the business side of the…business manifests in both his career and his hobbies. His day job is in the podcast world where he’s led podcast monetization strategy for major media companies, headed audience growth for some of the largest shows in the ecosystem, and even built and led sales teams. Currently he’s the Chief Revenue Officer at Magellan AI. His night job however, is where his creativity shines. He co-founded, and is the former co-host and co-writer of Hysteria 51 while concurrently working on other projects. His spare time is spent with his wife, Stacy, two kids (who really like the park and Korean food), rooting for the Detroit Lions (it’s a punishing hobby), boxing (less punishing than being a Lions fan), and writing (he’s penned 1 ½ books he swears will never see the light of day).

Brent is your friendly neighborhood podcast maestro, a prize-grabbing producer, enthralling host, and occasional speaker who has made it his mission to catapult audiences beyond the boundaries of their conventional wisdom. Known for his infectious fascination with everything delightfully odd and peculiar, Brent's enthusiasm is a unique blend of captivating, educational, and downright entertaining.

Some say he's got the "alien touch," with an uncanny ability to make the most far-fetched tales of extraterrestrials, conspiracy theories, and everything paranormal sound like the kind of story you'd happily share at a dinner party. He's got a talent for transforming out-of-this-world topics into bite-sized learning adventures that keeps listeners hooked and enlightened.

When he's not turning heads at Hysteria 51, you'll find Brent moonlighting as the head honcho of the ForthHand Podcast Studio, nestled in the cozy heart of Hillside, IL. Here, he works his audio magic, helping storytelling giants like iHeartMedia, HowStuffWorks, Podbelly, Dark Myths, Radio Lost Angeles, Patreon, Infirmary Media, Magellan AI, and countless others spin their tales into podcast gold. So, whether you're eager to explore the known, the unknown, or the downright bizarre, tune in with Brent – he's your ticket to an epic auditory adventure.