In this episode, Matt talks with Dr. Justin Sledge, an expert on esoteric and occult traditions in philosophy and religion. They discuss the transition from priests to necromancers in Medieval Europe as well as the influence of the Protestant Reformation on beliefs about ghosts.
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64. The Brookdale Lodge
The Brookdale Lodge in the Santa Cruz Mountains is both a large resort hotel and a local haunted house. In this episode, Matt shares the local lore, talks with two people who had eerie encounters at the Brookdale Lodge, and shares his own experiences there.
63. Summer Camp Stories With Dawn Burley
Ghost stories are often associated with campfires, and common perception is that Scout camps are a prime place to learn ghost stories. But the logistics of camp, and of the counselor’s need to keep control over campers, makes that situation a bit more complicated. In this episode, Matt is joined by his old friend, and former Girl Scout camp counselor, Dawn Burley to talk about ghost stories in the Girl Scout camp experience.
62. Ghosts of NYU (With Dr. Michele Hanks)
Colleges and universities attract spooky stories like nobody’s business. The sharing of creepy tales and urban legends is a common part of student life on many campuses. But New York University is somewhat unusual in that it seems to obtain its creepy folklore as part of real estate transactions. In this episode, NYU faculty member Dr. Michele Hanks speaks with Matt about the stories associated with the historic campus.
Coming Together & Earning Our Cookies – (August 18th, 2023)
Our guests include family counselor April Taylor Salery, as well as Arien Reed and Carlos Lopez, both transgender community members. We interview Kim Hensley of Ohio about transgender family experiences and coming together to support each other. Afterward, we talk to Taylor Poisall with the Red Cross about the recent changes to FDA rules which will allow gay men to donate blood.
Identity, SciFi, Cucumber Vodka, and Queer Cowboys – (August 4th, 2023)
Join us for headlines, gay country bops, and book /TV recommendations with plenty of laughs along the way as we get distracted by our summer drinks… Plus two interviews about families coming to terms with a transgender child.
Barbie and the Supreme Court – (July 21st, 2023)
In this episode, we talk about the fabulous Barbie movie, the festive Monterey Pride Parade, PFLAG, and supportive families, as well as an exclusive interview with Bradley W. Joondeph of the Santa Clara University School of Law regarding recent Supreme Court rulings that directly affect the LGBTQ+ community.
The Power of Politics, Pyrotechnics, and Pride – Plus an Interview With Congressman Jim Costa – (July 7th, 2023)
In this overstuffed episode, we talk about the hypocrisy of some of our local politicians, the recent Rainbow Day event at the Fresno Zoo, the importance of the rainbow flag, allyship, and coming out… AND we feature a great interview with LGBTQ ally Congressman Jim Costa who joins us to talk about his support for our community as well as some of his plans for the future of the Central Valley.
The Rainbow Bulldog – Interview With Dr. Peter Robertson – (June 30th, 2023)
Chris and Kaylia talk to Dr Peter Robertson about being an LGBTQ philanthropist, activist, educator, and leader.
Cruisin’ The Castro With Kathy – (June 28th, 2023)
Chris and Kaylia talk to Kathy Amendola about being a tour guide at San Francisco’s first and only Legacy Business Tour Company!
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