Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups

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Spirit Talk Show blends personal stories, original fiction, and AI-enhanced tales with immersive sound design and voice actors. Each episode features spontaneous cold readings that explore the eerie, hilarious, and heartfelt. From dynamic radio plays to real conversations, we celebrate storytelling in all its forms—amplifying voices and sparking imagination. Discover why thousands are tuning in. Spirit Talk Show: Because every voice holds a universe. Now, go make a story worth telling.

  1. 1D AGO

    S6-EP1: The Queen of the Treasure Coast — Shelita Taylor on Drag, Resistance & Radiance

    This is not just the start of a new season — it’s one of our longest, most powerful, and most beloved episodes yet. We are honored to launch Season 6 of Spirit Talk Show with a true icon: Shelita Taylor, the Queen of the Treasure Coast. A dazzling drag performer, activist, and storyteller, Shelita’s journey from small-town Florida to the heart of Sacramento is as riveting as it is inspiring. In this special season opener, Shelita opens up about: Her early awakenings and the “second coming out” of becoming a drag artist Building community and leading resistance in the face of anti-drag legislation The spiritual and political power of performance Finding queer joy, chosen family, and self-worth The art of reinvention, resilience, and rhinestones From heartfelt tributes to laugh-out-loud moments, this premiere is a glittering testament to what it means to live authentically and courageously. Shelita doesn’t just light up the stage — she lights the way. Don’t miss this radiant and unfiltered conversation kicking off a brand-new season of stories that connect us.

    1h 1m

  2. 5D AGO · BONUS

    S5-EP27.5: A Special Engagement Planet Man – Episode 3: Marston To Attack Earth

    In this thrilling installment of The Planet Man, the stakes skyrocket as Dantro and Pat find themselves prisoners of Marston, the ruthless ruler of Mars. With Earth’s fate hanging in the balance, the intrepid Planet Man must confront betrayal and danger head-on—especially when Slats appears to switch sides. As alliances shift and peril mounts, the battle to defend Earth and resist Martian domination begins in earnest.

    16 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    S5-EP27: Finale - Marked by the Unknown with Scott Wells

    In the chilling and unforgettable Spirit Talk Show Season 5 finale, Doyle welcomes bestselling thriller and horror author Scott Wells, whose breakout novel Marked by Ouija has captivated readers around the world. Wells—an award-winning screenwriter, immersive event architect, and survivor of his own real-life haunting—joins Doyle for a deeply personal and eerie conversation that blurs the line between truth and fiction. Together, they unpack the terrifying true story that inspired Marked by Ouija: a teenage night gone wrong, a mysterious death, and a warning from beyond that still echoes 38 years later. Scott opens up about guilt, grief, the paranormal, and the strange rules that govern what happens when we try to talk to the other side. This emotional finale also explores Wells’ journey from a closeted Mormon kid in a small Idaho town to a bestselling author and fierce advocate for those processing trauma through storytelling. Doyle and Scott connect over faith, fear, resilience, and the need for hope—proving that even in horror, there’s a heartbeat of humanity. Tune in for a conversation full of chills, heart, and revelation. A perfect close to Season 5… and a haunting promise of what’s yet to come. Learn more about Scott and his work at www.scottwellsauthor.com.

    1h 29m

  4. 12/25/2025 · BONUS

    S5-EP26.5: A Special Engagement Planet Man – Episode 2: Cosmic Communicator

    Special Engagement by Spirit Talk Show With the crew of Earth’s first Moon rocket now safely aboard Dantro’s interstellar craft, the journey to Planeria Rex—capital of all planets—begins in earnest. The humans, still stunned from their near-fatal lunar mission, discover that their rescue is only the beginning of a much larger destiny. But the voyage is suddenly interrupted. A vast swarm of meteors erupts across their course, hammering the ship with deadly precision. Dantro realizes instantly that this is no natural occurrence. A force is targeting them. A warning. Or a trap. Far away, on the red sands of Mars, the ruthless Marston, self-proclaimed ruler of his world, sets his dark ambitions into motion. His objective is unmistakable: the invasion and enslavement of Earth. His instrument of conquest is a powerful and mysterious device—the Cosmic Communicator—capable of reaching across the void to command forces yet unseen. As the meteors close in, the rescued Earthlings face their first true test of survival in deep space, unaware that they are already entangled in a conflict that could reshape the fate of worlds. Originally produced around 1953, Cosmic Communicator continues the thrilling serialized saga of The Planet Man, here performed and revitalized by Doyle and Friends.

    13 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    S5-EP26: Steve Gallegos: Unshackled – The Power to Yell Cut on Your Old Story

    For this Christmas Eve episode of Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups, Doyle welcomes the radiant and inspiring Steve Gallegos — a man whose life reads like a movie, and whose message will stir your soul. Known as America’s Ambassador of Success, Steve’s journey spans from a childhood in Chile to the United States Marine Corps, the courtroom, the stage, and beyond. He’s been a police officer, trial lawyer, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker — but his true calling is helping others reclaim authorship of their lives. In this heartfelt, laughter-filled, and deeply moving conversation, Steve shares how he once convinced President Ronald Reagan to help him become a U.S. citizen, how the Marine Corps taught him the power of “never leaving anyone behind,” and how a single life-saving decision at seventeen set him on a path to love, purpose, and freedom. Together, Doyle and Steve explore what it means to yell CUT — to stop living by someone else’s script and start directing your own story. They talk about programming, self-worth, love, and the kind of masculinity that heals instead of harms. It’s a conversation about breaking patterns, lifting others, and believing again — perfect for a night when the world pauses to remember hope. Listen for: How Steve’s “rule-breaking for good” got the attention of a U.S. President Why “you are not your story” might be the most liberating truth you’ll ever hear The Marine Corps lesson that became a philosophy for living The origins of Unshackled — and how to yell CUT on fear, shame, and control A heartfelt exchange on kindness, manhood, and loving freely This Christmas Eve, let Steve Gallegos remind you: you are the writer, producer, and director of your own life — and it’s never too late to start a new scene. Connect with Steve Gallegos:stevegallegos.com | Author of Unshackled: For Women Ready to Yell Cut and Write and Direct Their Own Lives “If I can help just one person tomorrow — that’s what I want to do.” – Steve Gallegos

    59 min

  6. 12/18/2025 · BONUS

    S5-EP25.5: Special Release: Planet Man – Episode 2: : Orbit the Moon

    Special Presentation by Spirit Talk Show Earth’s first rocket ship hurtles through space on its historic voyage to the Moon — until catastrophe strikes. Systems fail. Trajectory falters. And the crew faces the terrifying truth that their mission, and their lives, may never return home. At the final moment, a mysterious ship appears. Onboard is Dantro — The Planet Man, a guardian of interplanetary peace who intervenes just as the doomed lunar craft spirals toward destruction. His daring rescue sparks an alliance that will carry Earth’s explorers far beyond the Moon and into the unfolding wonders and dangers of a vast galactic civilization. First broadcast around 1953, Orbit the Moon stands as the dramatic beginning to one of early radio’s most imaginative space adventures — now re-envisioned and performed by the Spirit Talk Show ensemble with modern sound artistry, narrative clarity, and the unmistakable performance of Doyle.

    13 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    S5-EP25: Radical Compassion: Ann Russo on Healing Religious Trauma and Reclaiming Identity

    In this deeply moving episode of Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grownups, Doyle sits down with Ann Russo, founder of AMR Therapy, feminist therapist, educator, and visionary leader in inclusive mental health care. From her early curiosity about faith and identity to the creation of the groundbreaking Religious Trauma Treatment Model (RTTM), Ann shares a journey rooted in empathy, courage, and radical honesty. Together, they explore the intersections of spirituality, queerness, and healing—how communities of faith can both wound and restore, and what it truly means to reclaim authorship over your own story. Ann opens up about her work with LGBTQ+ individuals, her fight to dismantle stigma in traditional therapy, and her forthcoming book on religious trauma. She and Doyle delve into the importance of self-love, authenticity, and the evolving conversation around masculinity, compassion, and social justice. Featuring Ann’s own reading of her tribute poem and story, this episode becomes a meditation on resilience, truth, and the sacred act of becoming whole. Listen if you’ve ever questioned belonging, faith, or the narratives that define you—and if you’re ready to rediscover the power of healing through compassion and courage. Guest Links: 🌐 annrusso.org 💬 Learn more about AMR Therapy and the upcoming Religious Trauma Treatment Model (RTTM) publication (PESI, 2026).

    49 min

  8. 12/11/2025 · BONUS

    S5-EP24.5: Special Release: Planet Man – Episode 1 - Launch to Adventure!

    This exclusive special release is part of the Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grownups archive series, featuring a fully acted and sound-designed revival of The Planet Man, lovingly recorded by Doyle more than a decade ago. In this limited-run sci-fi event, listeners will hear Doyle step into several character roles, bringing new life, personality, and dimension to this classic 1950s radio adventure. Originally produced in New York and syndicated in the early 1950s, The Planet Man followed Dantro, an agent of the League of Planets, as he protected the galaxy with courage, curiosity, and a deep commitment to interplanetary peace. Though much of the original cast remains unknown, the imagination behind the series has endured for generations. In this premiere episode, Orbit the Moon, Earth’s first rocket ship to the Moon veers toward catastrophe—until a mysterious cosmic guardian intervenes. Dantro saves the doomed crew just moments before disaster, setting in motion a sweeping adventure that spans alien civilizations, political intrigue, and the fragile alliances that hold the universe together. What you’re about to hear is retro sci-fi rebuilt for modern ears: immersive soundscapes, character-driven performances, and a nostalgic narrative elevated through Doyle’s multi-role acting and contemporary audio production. These special releases celebrate the magic of vintage storytelling while honoring the joyful creativity that inspired Doyle to record the entire series long before Spirit Talk Show existed. Settle in, dim the lights, and journey back to the Golden Age of radio drama—reborn. The adventure begins now.

    19 min
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Spirit Talk Show blends personal stories, original fiction, and AI-enhanced tales with immersive sound design and voice actors. Each episode features spontaneous cold readings that explore the eerie, hilarious, and heartfelt. From dynamic radio plays to real conversations, we celebrate storytelling in all its forms—amplifying voices and sparking imagination. Discover why thousands are tuning in. Spirit Talk Show: Because every voice holds a universe. Now, go make a story worth telling.

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