This Is Dark Matters

Ghosts - are they real? Death - is it real? What is real, and what isn't real? Dark Matters is a live show and podcast that answers these and many other questions. Part creepy, part comedy. Call us anytime at 818-650-DARK (3275)

Episode 31 LIVE - Psychic Love

February is the month of love. So we've got psychic relationship expert Karen Page on hand to answer your love questions. Will Michael Bilow become increasingly uncomfortable as the episode progresses? Oh yeah. PLUS: Franky's encounter with Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur.

03-13
01:07:18

Episode 30 LIVE - Magick

Magick. High Magick. Witchcraft. Brujeria. We invited four pracitioners of the magical arts on the show to cast spells, swing pendulums and talk about some dark shit. We journey into the unknown with guests Destiny, Sylvia, Eadig and Will. Plus, a Tim Burton poop story.

02-01
01:07:50

Episode 29 LIVE - The 12 Days of Craigslistmas

Ho ho ho. 'Twas the Saturday before Christmas, so we collected a bunch of stuff from Craigslist Free and attempted to re-gift it. We tried to call into a psychic hotline but they wouldn't accept Franky's credit card, so instead we called up 1-800-FAT-GIRL and asked the phone sex operator to give us a psychic reading (41:15). Music as always by the master, Rich Devletian. Call us an leave a message anytime, 818-650-DARK (3275).  

12-29
01:05:43

Episode 28 LIVE - Down Under

Welcome to Dark Matters... DOWN UNDER. In this episode, we prank call Australia for one hour. We attempt to call up a psychic hotline, but can't get through. So instead we call a phone sex line (40:00) and ask the operator for a psychic reading.

12-01
54:17

Episode 27 LIVE - Seven Deadly Sins

Gluttony. Greed. Pride. Wrath. Envy. Lust. Sloth. On this episode, Michael Bilow commits all seven of the deadly sins, live on stage. This is a five pound burrito of an episode.

11-03
56:07

Episode 23 LIVE - California Candidate Debate

This year over 50 candidates ran for Governor or Senator of the State of California. And we had seven of them on our show! Senate candidates Gerald Plummer, Derrick Michael Reid and John Crew join us for a lively Senate debate. Then, the Governors join us. Christopher Carlson, Subham Goel, Hawk Mikado and Nickolas Wildstar participated in a HOT debate about legalized marijuana, taxes, and Donald Trump, leading Mr. Goel to stand up on his chair and declare: "If you vote for me, it's all over!"

07-05
01:18:56

Episode 22 LIVE - Music Matters with Matt Pinfield

Rock legend Matt Pinfield joins us to talk about his years in the music industry, riding in a limo with Andy Warhol, and more! Then, we attempt to contact composer Franz Schubert and finish his Unfinished Symphony. Featuring the Pack Theater Philharmonic: Jack Kelly, CK Kimball, Kara King and Linnea Snyder. Dark Matters is produced by Michael Bilow and Franky Guttman with music by Rich Devletian.

06-08
01:12:06

Episode 21 LIVE - Alien Contact & Past Lives

We're joined by actress, filmmaker and medium Christina Engelhardt, who talks to us about her contact with alien beings and her spiritual journey to South America with Federico Fellini and Carlos Castaneda. Then, past life regressionist Michele Guzy joins us to explore the depths of Michael Bilow's past lives. Did Franky and Michael ever meet in another lifetime? We find out, LIVE.

05-03
01:05:34

Episode 20 LIVE - Ghost Sex

We know that ghosts exist. But can we have sex with them? International ghost sex expert Patti Negri joins us to talk about sexual encounters from beyond. Patti is a psychic-medium and "good" witch and has appeared on shows including "Ghost Adventures", "Deadly Possessions", "Master Chef", "Pit Boss" and many more. Actress Natasha Blasick also joins us to talk about her personal sexual encounters with ghosts.  PLUS my very own mother-in-law Karen calls in to talk about her sexual encounters with ghosts. It was awkward for both of us!  

04-03
59:46

Re-Release - Hollywood Secrets

We're re-releasing some of our favorite episodes for new listeners. This is HOLLYWOOD SECRETS, featuring two anonymous Hollywood Insiders who tell all about the industry. Plus, Los Angeles legend Dennis Woodruff joins us to discuss his career and shoot a scene from his new film 'The Claw'.

02-24
01:15:16

Re-Release - Mysterious Disappearances w Karen Kilgariff

For our  new listeners, one of our favorite episodes, Mysterious Disappearances! Featuring Karen Kilgariff from the My Favorite Murder Podcast, who talks to us about the disappearance of Sherri Papini. Eric Bauer discusses his analysis of the Elisa Lam elevator video. Plus, comedian Dean Peters discusses his own kidnapping.

02-17
01:33:54

Episode 19 LIVE - Cryptocurrency

Artist Andy Bauch joins the fellas to discuss Cryptocurrency. Plus, the guys create their own currency called MattersCoin. Farm your own free money at matterscoin.com! As always, call us at 818-650-DARK

01-31
01:08:31

Episode 18 LIVE - The War on Christmas

It's a special holiday episode of This is Dark Matters. We talk to two Christians about the War on Christmas! Plus: Santa Claus.

12-25
58:19

Episode 17 LIVE - Dark Matters After Dark

This is Dark Matters... After Dark . A live call in relationship and sex advice show featuring open phones with your live sexperts Franky & Michael. Call us any time at 818-650-DARK.

12-22
59:52

Episode 16 LIVE - Halloween

It's a spooky edition of Dark Matters as we interview a real vampire and a real werewolf to celebrate Halloween. Then, a seance to contact my dead birth father! Our main recorder failed during this episode so apologies if the audio is a bit rough!

11-27
01:22:26

Episode 15 - Crystals

It's Michael Bilow's 30th birthday, so we're talking CRYSTALS. Three crystal experts talk to us about healing, chakras, and finding the right crystal for you. Then, Michael Bilow takes a lie detector test. Did he cheat at Jeopardy? Only the lie detector knows for sure. Also a special FAMILY MATTERS, as Michael's family joins the show to talk about their son. It's a fully humiliating episode of Dark Matters. 

11-27
01:38:20

Episode 14 - Bigfoot

We're joined by The Monster Brothers! Ryan and Josh Golembeske are a monster-hunting duo who know more about bigfoot than anyone. We hear stories of Ryan's sexy and scary close encounters with Bigfoot, and learn the best way to attract one of these animals. Senator Al Franken calls in! Deb Jones calls in! Plus, a call from Bigfoot himself. Filmmaker Marilyn Thomas stops by to talk about First Nations origins of Sasquatch. 

11-02
01:23:07

Episode 13 - 1st Anniversary / Exorcism

We're celebrating one year of Dark Matters! All of your favorite guests from our first year of shows are back, as we give out our first annual Dark Matters Mattersies awards. Who will win Creepiest Caller? Most Mysterious? Darkest Matter? We end the show with a real live exorcism. Back in September of 2016 our ghost hunters found a ghost at the Pack Theater. So we decided to try to exorcise it and the results are... intense.

09-27
01:31:59

Episode 12 - Alien Overlords

Welcome to Dark Matters. We talk with sex-therapist-for-alien-abductees Clarissa Nguyen about anal probing. Franky tells an embarrassing story from his youth. Then, comedian Brent Schmidt joins us to talk about ancient aliens, Tom Delonge, and cargo cults. Plus, your phone calls. Leave us a message at +1 818-650-DARK.

08-07
01:00:18

Episode 11 - Mind of a Killer

Forensic psychologic Dr. Cynthia Lea Clark joins us to talk about her interviews with 77 serial killers. Plus, we talk to a real live killer. We learn the difference between psychopaths and sociopaths, and whether Michael Bilow is either. Actor Sam Elliott provides musical accompaniment.

06-07
58:44

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