Best Summerland Podcasts (2024)

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A Fresh Perspective: Jansson Stegner's Artistic Journey from New York to Santa Barbara 23:36

1d ago23:36

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Santa Barbara has gained a fresh creative force with the arrival of figurative artist Jansson Stegner. Having relocated from New York about five years ago, Jansson is known for his distinctive Mannerist figures and unique exploration of power and gender dynamics. His recent works now incorporate the local landscapes of Santa Barbara, marking an evo…

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Living in Santa Barbara - The Power of Hello: Sparking Connection and Community 8:27

2d ago8:27

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Reflecting on how this podcast has evolved—what began as a side project has turned into something much more meaningful. From grit and passion to connection and community, the conversations I’ve had have truly opened my eyes to the importance of human interaction. A recent experience gave me a firsthand look at how disconnected we’ve become, but a s…

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Ghosts of Mount Holyoke College With Dr Michele Hanks and Dr Liberty Stanavage (Part 1) 1:00:01

3d ago1:00:01

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In the episode, Matt talks with Dr. Michele Hanks and Dr. Liberty Stanavage about the ghost stories associated with Dr. Hank's alma mater, Mount Holyoke Colege. Ghost stories, campus rituals, and goofy comments ensue.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/…

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The Art of Santa Barbara: Where Creativity and Community Meet 50:54

8d ago50:54

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In this episode of *Living in Santa Barbara*, I sit down with Jeremy Tessmer from Sullivan Goss, to explore the deep connection between art and community in Santa Barbara. We discuss the city’s rich artistic history and how it has evolved into a vibrant creative hub. Jeremy shares fascinating stories from the gallery’s 40-year legacy, the significa…

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Graeme Macrae Burnet - A Case of Matricide 1:02:50

9d ago1:02:50

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to previous guest, the writer Graeme Macrae Burnet, to hear all about his latest novel A Case Of Matricide, which is the final book in the Georges Gorski trilogy (all published on the Contraband imprint of Saraband), which are described as "a series of novels set in the unremarkable French town of Sa…

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Episode 193: Hear Your Angels 14:11

11d ago14:11

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Let's slow down and take time to hear our angels on a deeper level together! Life gets busy and we get stuck in stress! Let's regroup with our angels. It is time to hear deep guidance and receive peace with our guardian angels. What do my angels want me to know? I am going to ask my angels to bless all life situations that I am struggling with. I a…

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Robert J. Harris - Redfalcon: Richard Hannay Returns 40:01

12d ago40:01

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer Robert J. Harris to hear all about Redfalcon: Richard Hannay Returns his latest outing for John Buchan's hero, familiar to most from the novel, and numerous film adaptations of, The 39 Steps. Robert talks about how he came to write the Richard Hannay novels, how he approaches writing in ano…

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Living in Santa Barbara - Loveworn Stories: Where Fashion Meets Art with Jill Johnson 26:18

15d ago26:18

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Step into the funky and creative world of Loveworn, the iconic Santa Barbara boutique where vintage fashion and art collide. Step behind the scenes with Jill Johnson as she shares the heart and soul behind her handmade creations. From vintage denim to the hand-silk screened tees she co-creates with her artist partner Wallace Piatt, you'll discover …

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85. The Stone Tape Theory With Sharon Hill 42:02

17d ago42:02

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Matt speaks with Sharon Hill about the Stone Tape Theory, a common explanation for ghosts in paranormal circles. Matt and Sharon discuss the history of the concept, its plausibility, and how it is often applied to locations that don't actually meet the conditions required for it to work.Sharon A. HIll is an independent researcher, geologist, author…

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Episode 192: Angelic Starseeds Earth Mission 22:29

18d ago22:29

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Angelic Starseeds Earth Mission by Andrea Dombecki. Angelic healing and inspiration for angelic starseeds souls! Now is the time to own our purpose and stand in our power. Mother Earth celebrates our purpose and the love within our hearts! Angelic Starseeds shine and activate. Angelic Starseed missions are important for the ascension of earth! http…

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Grant McPhee - Postcards from Scotland 49:16

20d ago49:16

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali spoke to filmmaker and writer Grant McPhee to talk about his book Postcards from Scotland: Scottish Independent Music 1983-1995 which is published by Omnibus Press. Grant talks about how the book came about and why these are the years he wanted to cover, his film Teenage Superstars which inspired it, how t…

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Living in Santa Barbara - Curating Connection: The Heart and Soul of Assemblage with Henry Castelo 36:22

22d ago36:22

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Send us a text Join us as we uncover the stories behind the places, people, and businesses that shape the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. I'm kicking off the Funk Zone series with one of the Funk Zone's most exciting new additions: **Assemblage**—pronounced the French way. The Funk Zone is Santa Barbara’s most vibrant neighborhood for shopping, di…

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Bloody Scotland - The McIlvanney Prize Finalists 2024 1:08:47

28d ago1:08:47

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The latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast is another collaboration with Bloody Scotland - Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival - where Ali spoke to the five shortlisted authors for this year's McIlvanney Prize which is awarded for the best Scottish crime book of the year. They include D.V. Bishop (A Divine Fury), Chris Brookmyre (The Cracked Mi…

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Living in Santa Barbara - How Acme Hospitality Redefined Santa Barbara's Funk Zone with Sherry Villanueva 36:17

29d ago36:17

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Send us a text It’s more than just the Funk Zone—it’s a story of vision, creativity, and community transformation. In Part 1 of our series on the dynamic Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, we sit down with Sherry Villanueva, founder and managing partner of Acme Hospitality. Discover how Acme took an underutilized area of Santa Barbara and turned it into a…

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Jenny Lecoat - Beyond Summerland 39:39

1M ago39:39

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer Jenny Lecoat about her new novel Beyond Summerland, which is published on the Polygon Books imprint of Birlinn Ltd. After offering a carefully considered description of the book - which is set on Jersey just after the Second World War - Jenny explained why she wanted to write about this tim…

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84. The Big Yellow House (Summerland) 17:28

1M ago17:28

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The Big Yellow House in Summerland is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in California, but Matt thinks this claim is a bit overblown. In this episode, he discusses how the fading of cultural memory can lend credence to stories that are otherwise unremarkable.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes: ht…

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Cathie Boyd - Sonica Festival 2024 33:50

1M ago33:50

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali spoke to the Founding Artistic Director of Cryptic Cathie Boyd to hear all about this year's Sonica Festival, which runs at 16 venues across Glasgow between 19th-29th September. Cathie talks about the history of both Cryptic and the Sonica Festival before taking us through just some of the extensive progra…

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Living in Santa Barbara - Best Mexican Restaurants Pt.2 - Elevating Mexican Cuisine with Azul Cocina and Chef Manny 37:00

1M ago37:00

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Send us a text In this episode of *Living in Santa Barbara*, we continue with part two of my series on favorite Mexican restaurants in Santa Barbara by featuring Azul Cocina, a local gem that brings a refined twist to Mexican cuisine. Join me as I sit down with Chef Manny, the mastermind behind Azul Cocina’s creative dishes. From his humble start a…

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Claire Love Wilson & Peter Lorenz - Morag, You’re a Long Time Deid 39:56

1M ago39:56

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to creator and performer Claire Love Wilson and director and performance-maker Peter Lorenz to hear all about Morag, You’re a Long Time Deid which has just completed a full run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, and is about to tour Scotland, Ireland, and England. Claire and Peter explain the inspirati…

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Episode 191: Angelic Intuition Healing and Manifesting 11:44

1M ago11:44

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Learn about the 3 aspects of Angelic Mastery including intuition healing and manifesting. With Andrea Dombecki from Angelfairyhealing.com Join Andrea for the Angelic Connection Fall Intensive Starting September 5th. https://www.angelfairyhealing.com/angelic-connection-intensive

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Rodge Glass - Joshua In The Sky 1:09:31

1M ago1:09:31

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For the latest podcast Ali caught up with writer and academic Dr Rodge Glass to learn about his extraordinary new book, Joshua In The Sky: A Blood Memoir. It's a slightly different interview as Ali picks certain texts which are referenced throughout, allowing Rodge to talk about the book in a different way. Before that he explains who Joshua is and…

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Jenny Colgan - Close Knit 37:19

1M ago37:19

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer Jenny Colgan to hear all about her latest novel Close Knit, published by Hodder & Stoughton. Jenny talks about the personal inspirations behind Close Knit, how and why knitting is integral to the plot, the reasons behind the setting of Carso, and the north of Scotland more generally, why sh…

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Living in Santa Barbara - When the Lights Go Out - A Poignant Immersive Production by Kerrilee Gore 28:02

1M ago28:02

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Send us a text Imagine embarking on a sensory journey where reality and fantasy blur, tapping into deep aspects of the human experience. This is the artistry of Kerrilee Gore, the visionary behind *When the Lights Go Out*—an impressive 90-minute dynamic spectacle that fuses impressive aerial acts, sultry dance, live theater, and film, all set to an…

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83. Mudhouse Mansion 21:54

2M ago21:54

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Mudhouse Mansion is one of the better known haunted houses in Ohio. From a historically dubious story about slavery to a deeply creepy story about a woman staring out of a window for ten days straight, Mudhouse Mansion provides a range of ways to think about ghost stories.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes …

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Chris Brookmyre - The Cracked Mirror 46:34

2M ago46:34

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Ali spoke to crime writer Christopher Brookmyre to hear all about his intriguing new novel The Cracked Mirror, published on the Abacus imprint of Little, Brown Book Group. In an attempt to avoid all spoilers, Ali asks Chris to take the responsibility of describing the book, before talking about how he approach…

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Living in Santa Barbara - Best Mexican Restaurants Pt. 1 - The Heartwarming Story of El Bajio 23:25

2M ago23:25

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Send us a text In part one of "My Favorite Mexican restaurants in Santa Barbara" series, I'm excited to highlight a restaurant that I highly recommend, El Bajio. This restaurant stands out for its high quality food, incredible flavor, and impeccable cleanliness. In this episode, I sit down with Rosie Corvera, the daughter of Santos Guzman, who foun…

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Episode 190: Angelic Connection and Mastery 10:28

2M ago10:28

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Angelic Connection and Mastery. Connect with the angels and explore the 3 aspects of human mastery: intuition, healing and manifesting. As we bring in new evolutionary ways of being the angels are here to work hand and hand with us. I am excited to present my new Fall Angel Intensive: Angelic Connection 3 month Intensive. We will be exploring angel…

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Andrés N. Ordorica - How We Named The Stars 48:29

2M ago48:29

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali catches up with previous guest, the writer and poet Andrés N. Ordorica to hear all about his debut novel How We Named The Stars, which is published with Saraband Books. Andrés talks about why this was a story he wanted to tell, creating the central characters of Daniel and Sam, writing in the second pers…

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Living in Santa Barbara: Breathe In, Bliss Out - Juliet Wilkin's Insights on Transformative Breathwork 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the transformative power of breathwork with Juliet Wilkins and delve into her creative journey behind the last float in this year’s Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade, held on June 22, 2024. Juliet shares the personal story of discovering the healing arts and the breathwork that has profoundly impacted h…

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82 Port Chatham, Alaska 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Far to the north and deep in the woods, there is a ghost town… but unlike some ghost towns, this is a place where the mysteries of the forest and the supernatural converge. Matthew takes us to Alaska to unravel the facts from the fiction and to find out what Bigfoot has to do with this spooky place. Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/…

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Bloody Scotland - Debut Prize Shortlist 2024 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

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For the first of our Bloody Scotland podcasts - Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival - Ali spoke to the five shortlisted authors for this year's Scottish Crime Debut of the Year. They include Suzy Aspley (Crow Moon), Daniel Aubrey (Dark Island), Allan Gaw (The Silent House of Sleep), Doug Sinclair (Blood Runs Deep) and Martin Stewart (Do…

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Living in Santa Barbara: Riding Life's Waves - Shaun Tomson from Surfing Legend to Inspirational Speaker 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Send us a text If you’re a surfer, you’ve likely heard of the Surfer's Code. Meet the man behind the Code, Santa Barbara community member and legendary surfer Shaun Tomson. In this episode of Living in Santa Barbara, we dive into the philosophy of surfing and how the ocean teaches us about resilience, mindfulness, and community. Shaun shares his jo…

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Hugo Rifkind - Rabbits 39:09

2M ago39:09

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For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to writer and journalist Hugo Rifkind to talk about his cracking new novel Rabbits, which is published with Polygon Books. Hugo talks about the inspiration behind Rabbits, why this is the story he wanted to tell, and explains that while events and characters have some basis in real life, this is not …

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Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcast 2024 - Part Two... 1:47:01

2M ago1:47:01

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For the second of our Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcasts for 2024, Ali spoke to another group of artists, writers, and performers who have shows at this year's festival. They include Lani Calvert - NewsRevue, Bryony Byrne - Fan/Girl, Sam Edmunds - The Chaos That Has Been and Will No Doubt Return, Edith Alibec - Glitch, Grace Gallagher - STUFFED …

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Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcast 2024 - Part One... 1:43:40

2M ago1:43:40

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For the first of our Edinburgh Fringe Compilation Podcasts for 2024, Ali spoke to a number of artists, writers, and performers who have shows at this year's festival. They include Luca Rutherford - You Heard Me, Guy Woods - Puddles and Amazons, Barton Williams & Andrew Eaton Lewis - Precious Cargo, Iain Mackechnie & Jose Rojas - The Other, and Sean…

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