The Soft Serve Podcast

In this episode, I discuss the fascinating history of séances and the traditions and rituals behind attempts to contact the dead and other paranormal entities. I also conduct a live séance with an attempt to contact a demon!

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Are ghosts real? Explore the fascinating history of ghosts, hauntings, and the search for proof. From ancient civilizations and Victorian séances to modern ghost hunting, I dive deep into how humanity has documented and investigated encounters with the dead for thousands of years, and why the mystery of ghosts remains unresolved. I also read a ghost/zombie story sent in to the podcast by author and poet, Joshua Michael Stewart.

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What is a sandwich, and what isn’t? In this episode, I dive into the ultimate food debate, exploring the history and definition of the sandwich while examining controversial foods like hot dogs, tacos, wraps, and even Oreos. Get ready for a fun and fascinating look at one of the world’s most popular foods!

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In this episode, I discuss the history of pumpkin spice and how Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte kicked off a frenzy that led to 10 pumpkin spice products that should not exist. I also take a call from a new super-fan, Stomping Jan!

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In this episode, I discuss what human civilization would look like if large dinosaurs were still here and living among us. I also bring back the show segment, “The Assholes Who Shop At Whole Foods.”

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In this episode, Sawtooth Frank reads ‘Time,” the first in a series of dark and disturbing stories he wrote in the late 1980s and early 1990s when he was in High School. 

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"Langley High School Interior,” photo by Elizabeth Murphy. Used under CC BY 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Langley_High_School_interior.png. Modified from original. 

Does consciousness survive after death? It's one of humanity's oldest and most profound questions. In this episode, we explore leading theories of consciousness to examine whether consciousness ends when the brain dies, or could continue beyond death. 

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Podcast episode artwork incorporates a public domain painting, Altarpiece, No. 1, Group X (1915), by the Swedish artist and mystic Hilma af Klint. It is one of the three monumental Altarpieces that conclude her famous series The Paintings for the Temple, a body of 193 works she created between 1906 and 1915.

In this episode, I discuss how Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) is a timely and important warning about the dangers of the military-industrial complex, oligarchy, xenophobia, and amoral “strong man” leaders.

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In this episode, I discuss why I believe I am invisible to yellowjackets and dig into the science behind ground wasps and human detection.

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In this episode I discuss the mysterious millennia-old phenomenon of shadow people, including their history, characteristics, and possible explanations. Based on this information, as well as my personal experiences with these entities, I answer the question: “Are shadow people real?”

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