As skeptics about the idea of ghosts and the paranormal, Keith and Mark dive into the culture that exists on the other side of consciousness. Part history, part research and part ham-fisted attempts to comprehend the fleeting para-scientific explanations from those who’ve felt the eerie moments of large, dark and empty places-CST asks the questions. […]

The unique combination of Keith’s passion for horror movies and Mark’s passion for wine (though Keith rather shares that one, too…) comes together at a boutique winery in Santa Barbara County called Final Girl Wines. Horror fans will note the namesake which refers to the last surviving girl in most horror films, a nod to […]

Keith and Mark explore a….well…..a stream of consciousness dialogue about some of the music that impacted–and continues to impact their lives. What both of them realized after their discussions is just how little they had covered and how much more there was to say. Below is a partial list with links of bands and musicians […]

All the wheels, all the engines and a lot of hot gas went into this discussion about Keith’s passion for motorcycles, the future of combustion engines, the joy of the ride and a whole lot more about moving about–in style, speed and comfort on this special episode of CST. As we emerge–or at least, try […]

Sean Wiggins has music history that astounds. Having been on stages all across the U.S. and recorded music that is heard regularly on shows like Universal’s “Little” and the show Mr. Mercedes, she’s also shared those stages with the likes of Blues Traveler, Cyndi Lauper and the Bodeans. Her voice is a siren call and […]

Far from escapism, drunkenness or coping, Mark and Keith talk about both of their fascination with wine and spirits. From Mark’s certification as an entry-level sommelier (a level no longer even offered by the Guild of Master Sommeliers because it was a little too easy…) to Keith’s life living in the heart of wine country […]

From Joe Rogan to Elon Musk, to now thousands of businesses and countless individuals, fed up with high taxes and burdensome regulations, outrageous housing costs, lower standards of living, unreasonable limitations on personal freedom and a decline in the general quality of life, are leaving the once Golden State. Mark Storer is one of them. […]

Mel Desembrana joins Keith and Mark to talk music, it’s impact and the nourishment it provides in this absurd and strange time. Mel is a guitarist and has played with several bands and plays with Keith’s Different Strings regularly. A native of Los Angeles and now living on the Central Coast, Mel’s well-worn Fender Stratocaster […]

Mark and Keith explore education as Mark finishes up his 30th year as a teacher. Keith’s own work as a safety educator comes into play and, the discussion includes the COVID situation and how distance learning isn’t optimal for all.

Cyrus Nowrasteh is a ground-breaking film-maker whose films have been consciousness raising, beautiful stories of depth and power. His latest film, Infidel is no different and is winning accolades everywhere it’s been allowed to open. Cyrus and Mark have known each other for many years as his sons attended the high school where Mark teaches […]