(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen
Laurie Gallardo
November 19, 2024
Introducing: 24 Hours in Austin
The (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen team wants to share a new podcast with you! 24 Hours in Austin tries to answer the question: What does a day in the life of Austin, Texas sound like?
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October 31, 2024
John Doe: There Was Also Nathaniel West
On the season finale of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen, John Doe of X talks about darkness originating from childhood experiences, an intrinsic connection to all things dark, and the art of storytelling.
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October 24, 2024
Thor Harris: Wrote Them Letters and Joined Their Bands
On this special edition of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen, recorded live at Laguna Gloria, artist and musician Thor Harris talks about the importance of empathy and creating art…and the insight of those who’ve gone to hell and back.
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October 17, 2024
Trevor Scott: More Than A Breadcrumb, That’s A Cake
Trevor Scott, cohost of We Are Austin, talks about facing the challenges of hopelessness, avoiding any middle ground when it comes to one’s passions, and the delicate balance between positivity and not tolerating any ridiculousness
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October 14, 2024
Qi Dada: Before there was light
Qi Dada (Riders Against the Storm) explores what people can learn from the darkness, and reexamines the different meanings of “dark” across the board – from dubious origins to something that’s comforting and even enlightening.
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October 3, 2024
L.C. Franke: Soundtrack For These Moments
L.C. Franke talks about embracing the darkness as inspiration, how it’s sparked his own creativity, and how darker things can be more intriguing – for better or worse.
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September 26, 2024
Dawn Okoro: Floating In Portraiture
Dawn Okoro talks about the darkness within, resilience through core beliefs, and the journey of facing your fears – even if it means taking a fall.
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September 19, 2024
Dusty Gannon of Vision Video talks with Laurie about how the darkness of goth music inspires him and how horror films help him deal with his own fears.
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About
In (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen Laurie Gallardo invites guests for a conversation about a subject that could very
well prove morbid, frightening, heartbreaking, enlightening…or all of the above and more. There
is only one question: What is the darkness to you? The answers have been fascinating
and enlightening.
Laurie Gallardo
Laurie Gallardo considers herself extremely fortunate to have a job doing something she loves, which is working in music – a lifelong passion. Gallardo hosts an afternoon music show on KUTX 98.9, Monday through Thursday 1-5PM (Central) for which she’s won seven Austin Music Industry Awards for Best Radio Personality a row. She’s also the host and producer of KUTX’s Austin Music Minute, a segment promoting live music performances by local and nationally/internationally-known artists. In addition to her radio presence, Gallardo has also made a name for herself as a voice actor, featured on various documentaries, anime series, video games, commercials, and theatrical projects. As a film actor, Gallardo made her big-screen debut in the 2014 independent thriller, Two Step, written and directed by Alex Johnson, and also has a comedic role in writer/director Dash Donato’s independent film, Foxy Trot. And Gallardo is also the creator, producer and host of an upcoming podcast from KUT and KUTX Studios, (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen.
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