In this episode, Matt tells the story of a rather standard haunted house. However, the tale of how the ghosts came to be there involves what amounts to sitcom tropes, a barrel of rum, and the specters of iconic eras in San Francisco’s history.
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Episode 100!!! (… and Fresno Rainbow Pride 2026!) (May 2nd 2026)
Join us for our 100th (podcast) episode! We chat about the past and the future, play some “100” themed trivia, and interview Tracie and Juan from the Fresno Rainbow Pride Committee! Four years down… many more to go!
112. Sidetracked – J.D. Vance, UFOs, and Demons
In this episode, Matt discusses Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent comments about UFOs and demons, and what those comments likely reveal both about common American beliefs regarding the paranormal and grand conspiracies, as well as how those beliefs may play into electoral politics.
Voting Local and Raining Dildos (With Monte Forkas) (April 18th, 2026)
Chris and Kaylia interview Monte Forkas, the openly queer candidate for Fresno City Council District 1.
Then we dive into the 1919 FDR sex-sting operation and the Fresno Arts Council’s statement about its recent embezzlement scandal.
Then…it’s raining dildos against ICE, Queer Kickball, Queer Line Dancing, Aunt Tifa, how to ingest your daily news, Fresno Pride, Porchfest, how to rate crotches, and the 1970s vs. 2026.
111. Sidetracked – The Black Pigs of Ireland
In this episode, Matt talks about a famous Irish ghost story… sort of… and from there discusses porcine omens, boarish monsters, and generally evil pork. He also gets to work in some discussion of zooarchaeology and a couple of St. Patrick stories.
The Chamber And The Gardens (With Scott Miller) (April 3rd, 2026)
Chris and Kaylia interview Scott Miller, owner of Gazebo Gardens and President of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce. We talk local LGBTQ icons, roses, and history, plus he tells us about the Chamber’s positive work… including the new LGBTQ Ambassador Committee!
Enjoy!
110. La Mussara: Vanishing People in the Mountains of Spain
In this episode, Matt focuses on a haunted, possibly cursed Spanish ghost town, discusses the connections among fairies, ghosts, and UFOs, and discovers he retains language skills he thought long lost. Come hear about the cliff-side town in a Spanish mountain range, where you can check out any time you like, but you may or may not ever leave.
Together Across America (March 21st, 2026)
On this episode, Chris and Kaylia sit down with Robin Johnston McGehee and Cathy Marino Thomas to talk about their project:
Together Across America.
We also dive into the Rainbow Flag controversy at the Stonewall memorial in NYC, discuss the legacy of Gilbert Baker, and NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani. Let’s come together and bring back American and constitutional values. Enjoy!
109. Loab
In this episode, Matt discusses Loab, a woman who might be a ghost, or a demon, or a cryptid, or just an oddity of data storage. Whoever, or whatever, Loab is, she (it?) provides a ghost story that helps express what is making us uneasy about artificial intelligence and the industry of Big Data.
Blake Cooper Griffin (Actor/Author) (March 6th, 2026)
Chris and Kaylia interview actor and activist Blake Cooper Griffin about his debut book, The Story of You: A Life Rewritten. Part memoir, part self-help, the book discusses the importance of writing your own story, with both practical advice and personal stories about Blake’s struggles and successes as an out actor who didn’t let bullying or conversion therapy determine who he is.
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