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(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen

KUT & KUTX Studios, Laurie Gallardo
Darkness
Music
Art
Self-Loathing
Mental Health
Storytelling
Generational Trauma
Punk Music
True Crime
Edgar Allan Poe
Austin
Skateboarding
LC. Franke
Death
Fear
Urban Heat
Vision Video
Horror
Fashion
Still In Bloom

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 conversations that arise from this range from heartbreaking to inspiring, and get to the heart of the guests’ personal philosophies, internal struggles, and creative journeys. In having these conversations, Laurie hopes to inspire listeners to refle... more

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BLK ODYSSY talks about the darkness and reshaping the light, and offers his insight on connecting to the best frequency.

This is a live podcast taping recorded at the Vortex on October 16th, 2025.

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a listener-supporte... more

Grammy-nominated musician and composer Adrian Quesada reflects on the spectrum of darkness, and the meaningful experience of connecting music with memories.

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Aus... more

Comedian Avery Moore discusses the isolation of loneliness and lack of self-worth, and the revelation of actually liking oneself.

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas.

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Professor and forensic researcher Dr. Daniel Wescott talks about the life that follows death, and darkness as an uncertainty.

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Recent Guests

Joanne Elcock
Songwriter, musician, vocalist, producer and artist
Blk Odyssy
Episode: BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency
Adrian Quesada
Grammy-nominated musician and producer, known for his work with Black Pumas
Black Pumas
Episode: Adrian Quesada: The Spectrum and the Stars
Kalu James
Frontman and songwriter for Kalu and the Electric Joint.
Kalu and the Electric Joint
Episode: Kalu James: Keeper of the Light
Alejandro Rose-Garcia
Musician and artistic tinkerer
Shakey Graves
Episode: Shakey Graves: The Necessary Counterpart To the Light
Shakey Graves
Musician known for exploring themes of darkness in his work
Episode: Season 2 of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen starts September 12th.
Alex Moz
Artist and member of The Black Angels
The Black Angels
Episode: Season 2 of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen starts September 12th.
Kate Winkler Dawson
Author and co-host of Buried Bones, host of Wicked Words
Episode: Season 2 of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen starts September 12th.
John Doe
A member of the band X, songwriter, musician, actor, and storyteller
Band X
Episode: John Doe: There Was Also Nathaniel West
Qi Dada
One half of the music duo Riders Against the Storm, educator, spiritual educator, and mentor.
Riders Against the Storm
Episode: Qi Dada: Before there was light

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Laurie Gallardo
Host of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen, engaging guests in meaningful discussions about darkness, personal struggles, and creativity.

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BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency
Q: When did you start recognizing that the stuff you were dealing with was darker than some other things?
He references the trauma of losing his brother and how that shaped his perspective on darkness in his creativity.
BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency
Q: What is it that you look for in a creative partner?
He emphasizes the importance of shared values, empathy, and a desire to push creative boundaries regardless of different backgrounds.
BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency
Q: Blk Odyssy, what is the darkness to you?
He views darkness as an opportunity for growth and rebirth, seeing it as a canvas where we can establish what light looks like.
Avery Moore: Getting out of Mind Jail
Q: Avery Moore, what is the darkness to you? What is dark to you?
The purest darkness I've ever been in is when you are so lonely that you can't see the rest of the world, like pure isolation, loneliness where everything is so dark that you don't notice anything else going on around you.
Adrian Quesada: The Spectrum and the Stars
Q: What is the darkness to you or what is dark to you?
Adrian reflects on darkness in today's atmosphere and suggests viewing it as a spectrum that can reveal beauty, similar to stargazing in dark sky locations.

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Conversations focus on the concept of darkness and how it manifests in personal experiences, creativity, and coping strategies. Guests share heartfelt and profound reflections, which lead to discussions about generational trauma, self-discovery, and the intersections of art and life. Themes of vulnerability, hope, and the transformative power of darkness run throughout the episodes, making it a space for listeners to explore their own feelings and narratives. The blend of music, art, and dialogue serves not only as entertainment but as a therapeutic avenue for understanding complex emotions and experiences.

The podcast's unique framework encourages guests to provide their own interpretations of darkness, fostering an environment of honesty ... more

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