Far to the north and deep in the woods, there is a ghost town… but unlike some ghost towns, this is a place where the mysteries of the forest and the supernatural converge. Matthew takes us to Alaska to unravel the facts from the fiction and to find out what Bigfoot has to do with this spooky place.
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God, Kamala, and the Couch (August 1st, 2024)
We interview the Unconventional Pastor that is Paul Swearingen about the 1946: The Movie national tour and translating the Bible to demonize homosexuality and then dive into the faux outrage of the “Last Supper” during the opening ceremony of The Olympics, PLUS Kamala Harris, the 2024 election, Star Trek, Harley Davidson, Elon Musk, and coming out. Plus we throw ourselves onto the couch with JD Vance. Enjoy!
81. Odds and Ends
Matthew takes a quick look at some odds and ends… little bits of interesting stuff that doesn’t quite fit anywhere else. From who is in on the joke, what Freud has to do with folklore, and even a very famous private part, this episode has a tiny bit of everything.
Tenant Rights, the Olympics, and Queers For Beers (July 19th, 2024)
We talk to the Central Valley Rainbow Renters about tenant laws and rights in Fresno, then discuss donating blood, the Tioga Brewing / Queers for Beers incident, the Drag PAC working for voters, Project 2025, and the 2024 Olympics. Also, a way to protest the Heritage Foundation from TikTok!
80. The Skeptic Ghosthropologist
Communities of paranormal enthusiasts have long been in dialogue with communities of skeptics, therefore understanding the skeptic’s movement is relevant to understanding how paranormal beliefs develop and function. In this episode, Matt discusses the history of the skeptics community, as well as his own experiences as a former member in order to illustrate both the good and the bad of turning skepticism into an identity.
Blockbusters, Summer Cocktails, and Protest Poop (July 6th, 2024)
Kaylia and Chris get into the summer season discussing movie blockbusters, summer cocktails, ways to beat the heat, queer news, and the summer Olympics. We also have another LGBTQ+ business interview with Christopher Fiffe and Lawrence Luna from the Intrinsic Salon. Enjoy!
79. The White Lady of Santa Cruz
The White Lady is a common ghost story motif, and the city of Santa Cruz, California, is home to a classic example. She wanders in a place that is at the edge between urban and rural in a small canyon that gets dark before the sun has even set. If you aren’t careful, you might just find an axe flying towards your head…or not. In this episode, Matt talks about the White Lady of Santa Cruz.
BlaQueer, Star Trek & The 10 Commandments (June 21st, 2024)
We have a great conversation with Deanna and Mija from BlaQueer Fresno, then Kaylia and Chris talk about Louisiana and the 10 Commandments, registering for the draft, and the queerness behind Star Trek costuming, Kaylia tries very hard not to curse and we dive into gay porn searches state by state.
78. Interview With Jim Harold
In this episode, Matt speaks with podcaster Jim Harold who has been the host of The Paranormal Podcast since 2005 and Jim Harold’s Campfire since 2007. The Paranormal Podcast has allowed listeners to hear both believer and skeptic voices on paranormal subjects. At the same time, the Campfire Podcast has been a venue for listeners to share their own stories. This episode covers Jim Harold’s history as a podcaster, his interest in the paranormal, and a few of his favorite stories.
Pride, Prejudice, Queens, and Quims (June 7th, 2024)
This jam-packed episode includes our Fresno Pride recap, local events, an interview with drag queen goddess Maxine LaQueene, and some new (and old) naughty vocabulary words. Enjoy!
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