(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen

KUT & KUTX Studios, Laurie Gallardo

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
kutkutx.studio

About This Podcast

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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S2E9 BONUS – It’s Your Turn

Nov 21, 2025 14m Bonus

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.(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is a…

S2E8 BLK ODYSSY: Connected To the Frequency

Oct 31, 2025 1h 2m

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,…

S2E7 Adrian Quesada: The Spectrum and the Stars

Oct 24, 2025 34m Transcript

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…

S2E6 Avery Moore: Getting out of Mind Jail

Oct 17, 2025 34m Transcript

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…

S2E5 Dr. Daniel J Westcott: On the Body Farm

Oct 10, 2025 33m

Professor and forensic researcher Dr. Daniel Wescott talks about the life that follows death, and darkness as an uncertainty.Learn More about the Forensic Anthropology Center aka the Body Farm(SPF…

Kate Winkler Dawson: Running with the Night

Oct 03, 2025 41m Transcript

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…

S2E3 Kalu James: Keeper of the Light

Sep 26, 2025 30m Transcript

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…

S2E2 Alex Maas: Directions To See A Haunted House

Sep 19, 2025 39m

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 &…

S2E1 Shakey Graves: The Necessary Counterpart To the Light

Sep 12, 2025 32m Transcript

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…

S2 Season 2 of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen starts September 12th.

Aug 29, 2025 1m Trailer Transcript

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…

Introducing: 24 Hours in Austin

Nov 19, 2024 52m Bonus

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? A team of audio…

S1E8 John Doe: There Was Also Nathaniel West

Oct 31, 2024 42m

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…

S1E7 Thor Harris: Wrote Them Letters and Joined Their Bands

Oct 24, 2024 44m Transcript

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…

S1E6 Trevor Scott: More Than A Breadcrumb, That’s A Cake

Oct 17, 2024 47m

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…

S1E5 Qi Dada: Before there was light

Oct 14, 2024 37m

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…

S1E4 L.C. Franke: Soundtrack For These Moments

Oct 03, 2024 44m Transcript

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. L.C. Franke’s…

S1E3 Dawn Okoro: Floating In Portraiture

Sep 26, 2024 39m Transcript

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. Dawn Okoro’s website Dawn Okoro’s…

S1E2 Dusty Gannon: Fangoria Fan

Sep 19, 2024 38m Transcript

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. Vision Video’s website Vision Video’s…

S1E1 Urban Heat: Dark Like Me

Sep 12, 2024 35m Transcript

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. Urban Heat’s…

S1 Trailer: (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen

Sep 05, 2024 1m Trailer

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. The…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen have?

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen has published 20 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Arts, Health & Fitness.

Is (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen still active?

(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 39m.

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