(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen
Laurie Gallardo
October 31, 2025
BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency
BLK ODYSSY talks about the darkness and reshaping the light, and offers his insight on connecting to the best frequency.
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October 24, 2025
Adrian Quesada: The Spectrum and the Stars
Grammy-nominated musician and composer Adrian Quesada reflects on the spectrum of darkness, and the meaningful experience of connecting music with memories.
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October 17, 2025
Avery Moore: Getting out of Mind Jail
Comedian Avery Moore discusses the isolation of loneliness and lack of self-worth, and the revelation of actually liking oneself.
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October 10, 2025
Dr. Daniel J Westcott: On the Body Farm
Professor and forensic researcher Dr. Daniel Wescott talks about the life that follows death, and darkness as an uncertainty.
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October 3, 2025
Kate Winkler Dawson: Running with the Night
True crime historian and author Kate Winkler Dawson discusses the literal darkness of rural areas, and the role of empathy in true crime research. (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org.
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September 26, 2025
Kalu James: Keeper of the Light
Singer and songwriter Kalu James talks about darkness as a space of safety, and the mindful acts of creating art in dark times, and letting go. (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org.
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September 19, 2025
Alex Maas: Directions To See A Haunted House
Alex Maas of the Black Angels talks about the influence of childhood memories and raising a family during dark times. (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can help make this podcast happen by donating at supportthispodcast.org.
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September 12, 2025
Shakey Graves: The Necessary Counterpart To the Light
Songwriter Alejandro Rose-Garcia, better known as Shakey Graves, talks about the ways darkness and his mental health journey have shaped his music and his outlook on life. He also discusses the art of – and the anxiety behind – self-promotion, and the desire to connect with others.
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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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