Santa John has spent more than 25 years bringing the magic of Christmas to life, appearing at over 80 events every holiday season. He is a longtime member of the New England Society of Santas and the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas.  *This episode was recorded on location from Santa's kitchen table.

Shari helped create the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 Lifeline. She has worked as a crisis counselor for over 25 years and has trained thousands of people in crisis intervention. Shari is the Vice President of Crisis Care at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, the oldest organization of its kind in the United States. 

*If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Crisis Counselors are available 24/7 nationwide.

Aaron has directed the University of Michigan's Debate Program since 2002. Under his leadership, the team won the National Debate Tournament in 2024.

Rob is on a quest to meet 10,000 people.  *This episode was recorded on location at the Warehouse Cafe. 

The Grateful Dead are one of the most influential bands in American history and San Francisco tech pioneers. Their innovations in sound are brought to life in Brian's book "Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection." A writer and editor at VICE, The Atlantic, and Vox, Brian teaches journalism at Northwestern University.

Tom is custom home builder and the owner Construction Services Unlimited. He and his crew have built dozens of high-end homes along the Long Island Sound since 1991.  *This episode was recorded on location from Tom's shop.

Kris is a science writer and the senior producer of the Academy Award nominated Lyme disease documentary "Under Our Skin." She is also the author of the acclaimed book "Bitten."

Marco is a Freemason and the Worshipful Master (President) of Jerusalem Lodge #49 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.  *This episode was recorded on location.

Andy is a ghost hunter, paranormal investigator, and author of "Ghosthunting Southern New England."  *This episode was recorded on location at the Tavern on Main, a haunted location featured in Andy's book.

A New York Times reporter for over 60 years, Ralph is among the longest-tenured writers in the newspaper's history. He co-authored the explosive New York Times article "Glowing Auras and Black Money: The Pentagon's Secret UFO Program," widely credited with sparking a renewed global interest in UFOs. He is the author of many non-fiction books, including "The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack," and with his wife, Debra, the children's book: "UFOhs!: Mysteries in the Sky."