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.
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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!
77 Interview With A Haunted Tour Guide
In this episode, Matt talks with Rob Hawthorn, who creates and leads ghost tours in Mendocino County, California. They discuss the process of gathering stories, putting them together, and leading a ghost tour as well as how ghost stories represent the community from which they come.
76. The Blue Lady Ghost of the Moss Beach Distillery
The Moss Beach Distillery, located just north of Half Moon Bay on California’s coast, is reputed to be haunted by a number of ghosts, most notably a 1920s flapper garbed in a blue dress. In this episode, Matt discusses ghost stories, historical research, commerce, tourism, and technological trickery
The Power and Diversity of PRIDE! (May 19th, 2024)
We start the show with Nasreen Michelle Johnson who is running for re-election to the State Center Community College District and then on to Bryan Cauwels with the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival for all the details on this year’s event. Chris & Kaylia also go over the latest LGBTQ+ news and drama.
75. Three Water Ghosts
In this episode, Matt discusses three different ghost stories associated with three different water sources: Isla De Las Munecas in Mexico, Okiku’s Well at Himeji Castle in Japan, and the ghost of the Central Park Canal in Bakersfield, California. The stories are quite different from each other but should provide some chills to listeners.
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