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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 reflect on their own experiences with darkness, and perhaps connect to others on their own journey.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn (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.
Recent episodes include "BONUS – It’s Your Turn" (21 November 2025, 15 minutes), "BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency" (31 October 2025, 62 minutes), and "Adrian Quesada: The Spectrum and the Stars" (24 October 2025, 34 minutes).
(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen's contact route on record: public web form.
(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a music podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #9
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. The post BONUS – It’s Your Turn appeared first...
Episode #8
BLK ODYSSY talks about the darkness and reshaping the light, and offers his insight on connecting to the best frequency. The post BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
Grammy-nominated musician and composer Adrian Quesada reflects on the spectrum of darkness, and the meaningful experience of connecting music with memories. The post Adrian Quesada: The Spectrum and the Stars appeared...
Episode #6
Comedian Avery Moore discusses the isolation of loneliness and lack of self-worth, and the revelation of actually liking oneself. The post Avery Moore: Getting out of Mind Jail appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios...
Episode #5
Professor and forensic researcher Dr. Daniel Wescott talks about the life that follows death, and darkness as an uncertainty. The post Dr. Daniel J Westcott: On the Body Farm appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios...
(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen
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...
Episode #3
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...
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...
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...
(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen
Season 2 of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen starts Friday, September 12. On the podcast, host Laurie Gallardo is back to ask one question of her guests: What is the darkness to you? Or, what is dark to you? The post Season...
(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen
<p>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? <br><br>A team of audio producers...
Episode #8
<p>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.</p> John Doe’s...
(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen
<p>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.</p> John Doe’s...
<p>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...
<p>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...
Episode #5
<p>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...
<p>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.</p> L.C. Franke’s website L.C.Franke’s...
Episode #3
<p>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.</p> Dawn Okoro’s website Dawn Okoro’s Instagram <p>(SPF 1000)...
Episode #2
<p>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.</p> Vision Video’s website Vision Video’s Bandcamp Vision...
Episode #1
<p>Jonathan Horstmann, Kevin Naquin, and Paxel Foley of Urban Heat discuss where the band falls on the light-dark spectrum and finding one’s inner child in the darkness.</p> Urban Heat’s Bandcamp Urban Heat’s Website...
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