KSLG - John Matthews' Guest of the Week

Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine talks about the Dodge Ram truck that sat all night in the waters off Moonstone Beach after becoming stuck during a commercial shoot earlier this week. Read more here: http://bit.ly/18A3FGn

InfoWars correspondent Dan Bidondi talks about his belief that the U.S. government orchestrated the Boston Marathon bombings under the 'false flag' of a terrorist organization in order to justify expanded security powers. Read more here: http://nym.ag/XGWZUY

Walnut Creek attorney James Morgan, who serves as special counsel to the Humboldt County Fair, talks about the recent decision to not renew the contract of the fair's longtime general manager, Stuart Titus.

Sherae talks about sparking a mild controversy at this year's Arcata Eye Ball. Background: http://bit.ly/11bmmli

John Post -- known locally as "Johnny Berrypicker" -- has been a colorful presence around Arcata and the rest of Humboldt County for several years. But a story in last week's Arcata Eye put the lie to man's self-created legend, detailing Berrypicker's history as a convicted felon (bank robbery), his past involvement with white power groups, and of the many local people who have found themselves the victim of his cons. John Matthews speaks with Berrypicker and with one of those victims, Bobby Olsen. Read the Arcata Eye's story, "The Lives, Loves and Lies of John Post, aka Johnny Berrypicker," here: http://bit.ly/ZmcnEj

John Matthews recently spent some time with Caleb "Kai" McGillivary on the Arcata Plaza. Kai gained internet fame in early February after helping save a utility worker and two women from a violent driver. Here is the video that made Kai famous: http://bit.ly/VPGQKG.

Nate Morris, one of the growers featured in the new Discovery Channel series 'Weed Country,' talks about the show and his involvement in the marijuana industry. More info here: http://bit.ly/Y53kJv

John Matthews broadcasts from the Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka. Members of the Humboldt Area Paranormal Society join him to talk about their belief in the supernatural.

Savage Henry contributor Emily Hobelmann talks about her recent 'Bachelor' profile of John Matthews.

TV Producer Stacey Margetts and Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine talk about the current search for reality tv participants in the area. Vine Ripe Productions is looking for "unique families, unique jobs or big personalities. All ages are welcome. Send in your story and why you think you would make 'a great reality show' by Feb. 22nd. Include your name, photo or video, and contact number with your submission. Email: realitystacey@gmail.com."

NorCal Skydiving President and Chief Jump Master Jimmy Halliday talks about the sport of parachuting. John jumped with his team on Saturday. More info here: www.norcalskydiving.com

Mr. Burger talks about the recent decision by the Board of Directors of the Humboldt County Fair to confirm its decision not to renew the contract of longtime general manager Stuart Titus.

Lyla Louise Moretti (formerly Maria Louise Del Rosario) provides an update on her life since she gained internet fame by getting an anal tattoo on camera. Background: http://bit.ly/Vj7Enf

James Tressler is a former Eureka Times-Standard reporter who currently teaches English in Istanbul. He talks with John about current tensions between Syria and Turkey, rumors of Tom Cruise arriving in the country, and the reason why one small Turkish village may survive this week's Mayan Apocalypse. Read Tressler's weekly dispatches from Istanbul Sundays at lostcoastoutpost.com.

Gawker editor-in-chief A.J. Daulerio talks about his recent trip to Cairo, where he reported on the escalating conflict between the opposition and the ruling Islamist party.

John speaks with nudist activist Gypsy Taub about San Francisco's new nudity ban. A new ordinance, passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors yesterday, prohibits exposed genitals in most public places, including streets, sidewalks and public transit.

John Matthews speaks with Carol Escobar & Humboldt County Film Commissioner Cassandra Hesseltine about the Local Filmmakers Night series. Read more here: http://on.fb.me/RFNQHW

John Matthews talks with Todd Larsen, co-founder of Queer Humboldt, and Dan "DJ Dub Cowboy" Giannotta about the local controversy over dancehall artists with violent and homophobic lyrics. One of these artists -- Beenie Man -- plays at the Ocean Grove Lounge in Trinidad tonight; protesters plan to picket the show.

John's sister, Faith Matthews Varley, talks about what life has been like in Rockville Centre, New York in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Scott Stephens talks to John Matthews about his encounter with what was probably a great white shark which happened off the North Jetty around noon yesterday. Read more here: http://bit.ly/Rw0Ak6

Second District Congressional Candidate Dan Roberts talks to John Matthews about the state of the campaign and his plans for the office if he is elected. The discussion becomes mildly tense when Roberts explains his doubts about the science behind global warming.

Second District Congressional Candidate Jared Huffman talks to John Matthews about the state of the campaign and what he hopes to accomplish if (when) he is elected.

Caroline Titus, current owner, publisher and editor of The Ferndale Enterprise discusses her experiences with the paper and some recent big stories in the Cream City.

Downey and Gabriel talk about the environmental impacts of large-scale marijuana grows and Humboldt County's efforts to combat industrial marijuana production. Listeners call in with questions and criticism.

V-Nasty talks about her childhood, the N-word problem, and her career.