Have you ever secretly wanted to play make believe, but you thought you were too old to do so?  Well lament no longer! Aaron talks about the health benefits of LARPing, or Live Action Role Playing. It turns out, it’s not all orcs, foam swords, and lightening bolts. We talk about our first LARPing experiences, […]
What do auras, aneurysms, incessant name dropping, a dog saliva allergy, being a criminal informant, former Guinness world record holder, The Hollywood Reporter, and asexuality have in common? One man: Siike Donnelly. What I was looking for was a comic book historian for my first live show. What I found was the most interesting man […]
Kristin and Andy Looney: The NASA scientists behind the incredible game company Looney Labs. Think of them as the Ben and Jerry’s (Or Ben and Jenny’s) of the board/card game world. Sure they are the guys behind the incredibly successful ‘Fluxx’ series of card games, and ‘Chrononauts’, which is hands down the most brilliant game […]
Adam Nedeff (Pronounced Knee-Deaf) has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of game shows. As am matter of fact, he has written a 4 volume set entitled “This Day in Game Show History” Volumes 1-4. He also wrote the book “Quizmaster” which is about Superstar Game Show Host Bill Cullen. He has appeared as a contestant on […]
Michael Paul Smith is a guy who has found his niche. He has turned his model collecting/making hobby into incredible photographic works of art. Here it is in a nutshell: He takes die cast model cars, couples them with model buildings (which he creates down to the last detail), and then photographs them against real […]
Dr. Dennin sticks around and we talk about the X-Men, including Wolverine, Prof. X, and what’s her name…..oh yeah, Mystique!
Dr. Michael Dennin describes himself as a modern day Socrates (listen and find out why). A professor of Physics and Astronomy at University of California at Irvine, Dr. Dennin has made a name for himself as the go to guy for explaining superhero powers and abilities in real-world physics. He has appeared in the documentaries […]
The lovely Mary Brown, Master Quilter, discusses her sentimental and historic craft. She explains that quilts are both functional items, as well as heart-warming pieces of art. While her passions run high now, it wasn’t always the case. Listen to her tell the story of the first quilt she received as a gift from […]
Al White is a star of stage and screen. I have always wanted to say that. Al is truly a talent that has done it all with all the big names. He’s been on Broadway with Laurence Fishburne, stole a part from Danny Glover, and trained at the same place as Denzel Washington. His television […]
Chris Dane Owens. You probably know him as the internet sensation whose music video Shine On Me (video below) went absolutely viral after an appearance on Attack of the Show. I have two things to tell you about that: 1. He has a follow-up video called Light Speed which is just as epic (video also […]
In the world of professional punning, Ben Ziek is a living legend. He is a multi-time world champion. In 2009, his rookie year, Ben was runner-up for Punslingers. The next year, he got his first taste of gold as the 2010 Punslingers World Champion. He repeated that feat in 2011, but failed to place […]
*Taken from his website* Donald John Cosentino, Ph.D., is a retired Professor of Culture and Performance (Folklore, Literature, Visual and Material Arts, Popular Culture, African and Afro-Caribbean Studies). Dr. Cosentino has done extensive fieldwork on African and diasporic cultures in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Haiti. He is the author of “Vodou Things: The Art of […]
James D. is a mysterious man with eclectic tastes, talents, and experiences. For this chat, I sit down with James and talk about his experiences at the center of the Hippie Movement in the early 1960’s. We talk about his step-dad, who was a part of the Manhattan Project, his status as a “Kept Man”, […]
Tamara Jacobs Tamara Jacobs is an industry leader in branding and a career enhancement, not to be confused with being branded, which is much more painful. In her own words: “The founder and president of Tamara Jacobs Communications, Inc., Tamara Jacobs is an internationally acknowledged expert and trailblazer in the field of high-impact contemporary communications, […]
The Winchester House Richard Allan Wagner From his Website: “Educated at the California State University, San Bernardino and the California State University, Fullerton, in Philosophy and World History, Richard Wagner has been teaching, writing and lecturing for more than three decades. In 1998, he made a major discovery connecting the works of Francis Bacon with […]
Dr. Henry A. Kelly Dr. Henry A. Kelly is a Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA School of English, biblical scholar, author, and expert on Satan. We talk about his book Satan: A Biography. In this incredible work, Dr. Kelly walks us through the historical evolution of the character of Satan as he appears in The […]
Ken Koury Ken has been called a Monopoly genius, a savant, and the Patron Saint of Real Estate by some (mostly me). Ken is the center of all things Monopoly, having been competing in tournaments since the late 70’s, through today. He has written the definitive book on the game called Monopoly Strategy, which has […]
Richard Smoley *From his Website* Richard Smoley is one of the worlds most distinguished authorities on the mystical and esoteric teachings of Western civilization. Educated at Harvard and Oxford universities, he worked at a wide range of journalistic positions before becoming editor of Gnosis, the award-winning journal of the Western spiritual traditions, in 1990, a […]
George Blackman George Blackman is a Vermiculture expert, paramagnetic gardener, and a master of Raku Pottery.
Nancy Lee Bentley is an expert in the field of Cultured and Fermented foods. We talk about the delicious processes of curdling milk, and fermenting black tea. Nancy also explains how Chocolate, Pickles, and Salami are all technically created by bacteria.
Bill Land Bill Land, Communal Living Expert, talks about his experiences residing in, and creating various intentional communities. We use Twin Oaks, a mulch-generational, multiracial, and egalitarian community, and an example for how these sorts of intentional communities are created, and maintained. Fun Fact: They use the concept of “consensus” instead of a “Majority Rules” […]
Vernon Mahabal Vernon Mahabal, noted Palmist and Director of The Palmistry Institute in Los Angeles takes me on a guided tour of the topography of my hands. We talk about the correct job, my past life as a kick-ass guardian, and somehow Atlantis sneaks into the conversation. As an added bonus, watch the reading he […]
Dr. Anita Sengupta is an amazing individual who is directly responsible for designing the supersonic parachute, which made the landing of the Mars Rover possible. We talk about Mach 3, the lack of women in Astrophysics, and her love of Tom Baker as the real Dr. Who. Dr. Sengupta on Twitter Seven Minutes of “Terror” […]
Libby Clearfield is a published author, actor, audio book narrator, and general agitator of podcast hosts. Learn more about her work at www.libbyclearfield.com To purchase There’s a Rainbow in the Mud, please go to any of the following sites: Amazon Barnes & Noble Trafford (the publisher) Check out the awesome cover for her new book […]
I really don’t know how to describe Jack other eccentric gazillionaire. The problem is, he isn’t eccentric at all, he just has some pretty diverse tastes. I really tried to capture the Lantz essence in my few hours with him. He worked at a company that uses and creates micro-electronics, robots, and lasers. He has […]
Chuck Stucker grew up on Alcatraz,but he was not serving time for misdeeds: His family worked at the prison and lived on the island. He has turned that childhood into a life-long passion, becoming quite an amateur historian along the way. We talked about his childhood there, his interaction with inmates, and the various dramatic […]
Howard is a multi-hyphenate of Shamanic healing. We talk about his work with Shamanic drums, plant medicine, and animal totems. We will also explore his work with music, and how he has turned that skill set into a form of acupressure utilizing tuning forks instead of needles or massage. Howard’s Website Howard on […]
Genii Townsend is the Author of Something’s Coming: Universal Cities of Light, Love and Healing. She has been discussing the City of Light over Sedona Arizona for years. We discuss this phenomenon and the impact it could have not only for her, but for all mankind. Genii’s Website Genii on Twitter
Xaque, Hollywood’s Nicest Guy, talks about is adventures in LA LA land, and his life before traveling out to write for the stars. Xaque on Huffpo Fransisco the Wedding Planner
Rhett Allen, self-made “economist”, shares his secrets about getting the most customer service for your money.
