The Playa Vista or Bellona Wetlands area is said to be haunted. Despite the location containing a well-known and widely reported Native American cemetery, the ghosts are actually somewhat unexpected and weirdly delightful. In this episode, Matt talks about ghosts, real estate development, archaeology, and Howard Hughes.
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Tower Library, A Queer Bookstore, and Hot Santa (December 6th, 2024)
Books, books books! We learn about local efforts to get a library in the Tower District, a new queer-centric bookstore in Fresno’s Chinatown, and our personal picks for the best books of 2024. Plus book ban updates, what’s going on in queer lit, and we both find love… Hot Santa or Tater Tots? You decide which is yummier!
Just Thanks (Bonus Holiday Episode)(Thanksgiving, 2024)
Join Chris and Kaylia for this special bonus holiday episode! No politics, but lots of turkey talk, plus cooking tips with Chris and exciting “new” vocabulary words! Enjoy!
88. Three Haunted California Theaters
It seems that every theater that hosts live performances is home to at least one ghost story. But what about movie theaters? What about old movie theaters that became live performance venues? What can the ghosts that haunt these places tell us about how we connect our present with the past? In this episode, Matt talks about three theaters in his home state that are said to be haunted by a variety of ghosts.
Food Not Bombs, Election Aftermath, and Monkey Business (November 15th, 2024)
In this episode we talk to J from Food Not Bombs Fresno about collecting and dispersing food to the community in need, dive into a 2024 election aftermath, talk the Onion and Info Wars, The Liberty Council Naughty or Nice list, empowered people in New Zealand, laugh at some strange monkey business, and share about more local LGBTQ nonprofits.
87. Ghosts of Mount Holyoke College (Part 2)
In the episode, Matt continues his talk with Dr. Michele Hanks and Dr. Liberty Stanavage about the ghost stories associated with Dr. Hank’s alma mater, Mount Holyoke Colege. Ghost stories, campus rituals, and goofy comments ensue.
Local Politics, CA Propositions, and the Westboro Baptist Church (October 18th, 2024)
On this episode we talk to James Martinez and Tyler Mackey about James’ local campaign and a controversial mailer, Will Johnson schools us on the California propositions, and then we discuss the upcoming appearance of the Westboro Baptist Church here in Fresno.
86. Ghosts of Mount Holyoke College (Part 1)
In the episode, Matt talks with Dr. Michele Hanks and Dr. Liberty Stanavage about the ghost stories associated with Dr. Hank’s alma mater, Mount Holyoke Colege. Ghost stories, campus rituals, and goofy comments ensue.
Endorsement Supernova and Real Talk with Republican Nick Richardson (October 4th, 2024)
We talk about Halloween, the VP debate, the issues with celebrity endorsements, and local events. Plus we interview Republican Nick Richardson who is running for Fresno City Council District 6. And of course, we have a quiz and a few laughs along the way.
85. The Stone Tape Theory (With Sharon Hill)
Matt speaks with Sharon Hill about the Stone Tape Theory, a common explanation for ghosts in paranormal circles. Matt and Sharon discuss the history of the concept, its plausibility, and how it is often applied to locations that don’t actually meet the conditions required for it to work.
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