In (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen host Laurie Gallardo simply asks one question of her guests: What is the darkness to you? Or, what is dark to you?
The season launches on Thursday, September 12th.
Episodes
November 21, 2025
On this special bonus episode of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen, audience members from our recent live taping at The Vortex share what the darkness means to them.
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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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