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Probably True Solar Stories

Tor "Solar Fred" Valenza

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Probably True Solar Stories tells fictional stories about solar tech, solar workers, and solar homeowners. From "Solar Noir" stories to "Winnie-the-Pooh" to Solar Punk, solar is part of our pop culture lives, and this anthology solar podcast shows how. Probably True Solar Stories is written and hosted by Tor “Solar Fred” Valenza, a solar pro since 2009 and a former Hollywood screen and television writer (Stargate SG-1, Dharma & Greg, The Dead Zone, and other screenplays locked in the develop ...
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Stories of queer life and even queer-er sex. Created to remind all of our queer siblings that we are, none of us, alone. The repeatedly award-winning, slightly filthy storytelling project tackling LGBTQ issues in a fun and engaging way. Much like its creator, it’s a smutty but charming collection of personal misadventures working to make the world a better place, one silly, sexy story at a time. Get exclusive content, early access, stickers, and more by supporting Probably True on Patreon: P ...
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Two teenagers are having a private moment in the hills above a utility substation when suddenly they happen upon a terrorist intent on bringing down their local grid. Will the teens escape and defeat the terrorist? Yes, but only with the help of modern-day cleantech resources... True Solar Takeaways Terrorists have been attempting to disrupt the gr…
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Just a quick and dirty moment to keep you going until the next episode. Featuring: Disastrous flirting, a (hilarious) transgender joke, and news of an upcoming live show. Thrilling(/terrifying) stuff! YouTube version: https://youtu.be/13VdenOz3To — Probably True - Stories of queer life and even queer-er sex. The repeatedly award-winning, slightly f…
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There's a new superhero in town. His name is Solar Man, and he's here to help the world, but not in the way you might think. To defeat his arch-nemesis, Solar Man reluctantly decides to join the Ultra League of Super Defenders, a band of superheroes that are beyond the law. But will Solar Man be able to show his Super Solar strengths and pass the a…
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[CW: Drug use & addiction] Youtube sensation and Adult Entertainer Patrick Marano brings us three tales of sex, drugs, and the wisdom of sluts. Featuring: The Good Old Days, Definitely NOT dead family, and The Wanted. Also: second-hand sex toys, near-death experiences, and Canadian strippers. Find out more and check out Patrick's work at https://pa…
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A solar installer thinks he hears a gunshot while performing a drone solar site survey. The shot--if it was a shot--came from the ranch house of his ex-fiancé. Can the solar installer’s drone footage solve the gunshot mystery? And even if it does, will anyone believe him? True Solar Takeaways Drones are an increasingly common tool for inspecting an…
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What gender-neutral words can you use for queer people instead of 'Daddy'? From Star Trek to star signs, here's a queer take on the struggles of being non-binary when you look very cis. And totes masc. ALSO! From Astrology to Apology: how to avoid misgendering someone, what to do if you mess it up, and why courtroom dramas should incorporate star s…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, you’ll hear a new Probably True Solar Song that was inspired by the relentless climate action and advocacy of Greta Thunberg. True Solar Takeaways We loved this song so much that we made a music video version. Check it out at: https://youtu.be/T69fNdXsS9g Listen to the original solar music pioneers and their…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we return for our second Probably True Solar Song about a woman who decides to break up with her utility and fall in love with solar power. True Solar Takeaways This solar breakup song was inspired by my friend, "Solar Rosana" Francescato's blog post. Solar can and does reduce utility bills, but your payback…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we introduce our music division: Probably True Solar Songs. You'll also learn about our new solar-themed dive bar, meet the band, and hear our first future hit solar song, "The Solar Coaster Life." True Solar Takeaways Check out the original solar music pioneers and their real solar music written and sung by…
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History is full of queer role models - you just have to know where to look. From 'confirmed batchelor' to 'Just Good Friends', Dr Alfredo Carpineti explains how our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans heroes are hiding in plain sight throughout history. (Turns out the 'step-bro' thing has been around a VERY long time...) LINKS! - Buy a copy of Alfred…
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(The following is an encore episode from 2022, but all the info is still "probably true.") On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we imagine how the AI and robots of the future could affect solar sales in the year 2040. On the surface, it seems great, but there's a bit of a twist at the end... NOTE: This Probably True Solar Story does reference w…
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An interrupted gym session leads to looking for support in all the wrong places, a message from God, and the need to search deep inside myself. Really deep. All the way in there. Also involved: the best biscuit, some surprisingly strong pelvic floor muscles, and an unexpected way of dealing with stubborn sweetcorn. YouTube version: https://youtu.be…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, a psychic predicts a sunny future for a struggling solar installer and the entire California solar industry. But when the installer doesn’t believe her, the psychic makes a bet that could cost him a free solar installation. Can the psychic really change the installer's future or the CPUC? True Solar Takeaway…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories., we imagine what a fictional President Biden --a.k.a. "Dark Brandon"-- could have said at his 2024 State of the Union to bring more urgency about our global climate crisis and current solar and clean energy solutions. True Solar Takeaways Climate Crisis and the Urgency to Act The Intergovernmental Panel on C…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we revisit the story of how Winnie-the-Pooh went solar, but this time, with a certain Pooh character who wasn’t part of the public domain… until now. True Solar Takeaways As Christopher Robin mentioned, you should always get at least three solar quotes before selecting a solar installer. The typical solar sy…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, you’ll hear a live storytelling about two solar pros who decide to get married at a solar conference in Las Vegas. But when the wedding gets unexpectedly interrupted, the solar industry comes to the rescue. Watch the live video performance here: https://youtu.be/YyhWQi1d2ZE True Solar Takeaways RE+ is the la…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we conclude our limited series, "The Solar Heist, or How I Got Into the Solar Business." It's about two neighbors who unexpectedly form an odd friendship and work to uncover a solar energy crime syndicate. But arresting the syndicate’s leader turns out to be more complicated than they expected. Previous Sola…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we continue with Part 10 of "The Solar Heist" series. Mrs. Prout returns to Mazz and Charlie’s house to give them a warning. But Mazz and Charlie are already in Chico. Despite her efforts, it’s just bad timing for Sylvia, and really, for everyone... If you missed any of the previous Solar Heist episodes: Lis…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, "The Solar Heist" series continues. Charlie goes to Chico, California to hunt for "CATs," --certain awful things--buried at a landfill that’s about to become a new solar farm. Meanwhile, Mazz tries to calmly educate the solar farm’s opponents without doing ... certain awful things. To catch up with the previ…
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The BEST transgender joke ever told. AND I'm taking a little break. I need to rest and hibernate and generally recharge. Back in a couple of weeks. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/96S4TdE2f3E — Probably True - Stories of queer life and even queer-er sex. The repeatedly award-winning, slightly filthy storytelling project tackling LGBTQ issues in a…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, Sylvia Prout, the widow of Richard Prout, visits Mazz and Charlie looking for answers about her husband's apparent murder. After some intense questioning and bourbon Irish coffees, Sylvia asks Mazz and Charlie for a favor that they can't refuse. If you missed the earlier episodes with Richard Prout, listen t…
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On the next episode of Probably True Solar Stories, we continue with Part 7 of The Solar Heist, or How I Got Into the Solar Business. When an intruder breaks in and holds a gun to the head of Mazz's wife, Mazz, Charlie, and Beth come to the rescue. But doing so risks blowing Charlie's cover and the entire DOE intelligence operation. Listen to the p…
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[CONTENT WARNING: Gross STI symptoms and some mentions of drug use.] Sex, drugs, and... Cameras up your bum: Actor, writer and HIV Activist Nathaniel talks us through some bad luck, iffy decisions and slightly strange medical referrals. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/KQeJCwZAUFM — Probably True - Stories of queer life and even queer-er sex. The …
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Welcome, solar fiction fans to the Season 3 preview of Probably True Solar Stories! Last season's theme was "Solar Noir." For Season 3, it's a presidential election year, so our stories are going to explore politics and the #EnergyDeepState. Listen to this episode to hear about the next ten solar stories. Note: The first five episodes will mark the…
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'Inspired' by more awful experiences, here's one tart's guide to better bedroom etiquette. And if anyone knows manners, it's the English. Featuring: The best grip to use when tickling his fancy; what their choice of drink says about your sexual opponent; and why respect is key. Also involving, for no real reason: Half-melted waxworks, a terrifying …
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Christmas doesn't have to be merry - sometimes it's ok just to get through the day. Featuring a hatred of Christmas music brought on by trying to 'do Christmas right' while dealing with seasonal depression, a portacabin with delusions of grandeur, and the joys of spending Christmas with my mother. I hope your festive season goes as well as it can. …
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The secret double life of author, journalist and LGBTQ+ sex communicator CJ deBarra. It involves the benefits of drug-infused lube, a terrifying number of sex toys (some of them extremely large), and the realisation that being honest, open, and proud of who you are and what you do is the best way to live. Cj's first book, 'NeuroQueer: A Neurodiverg…
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"You don't look non-binary" is a phrase I've heard (and thought) a lot in the last couple of years. Am I letting the side down? What DOES a non-binary person look like? Join this sweary quest as we get to the heart of the matter. Includes: Drag queens! Donuts! Historical homophobia! My nan! Several really FLIPPING annoying police sirens! Doesn't in…
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CONTENT WARNING: Discussing the use of wacky baccy to improve meat shenanigans. Writer, film critic and big massive stoner Kyle Turner shares his experiences of mixing adult funtimes with Lucifer's Lettuce. Spoiler: It doesn't always go well. Featuring a guide to buying Adult Toys, an anti-intervention, and getting perved on during some Alone Time …
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From tossing salad to tickling their fancy, there are lots of ways to talk about eating ass. Kissing bootay. Twiddling their balloon knot. Due to YouTube being boring, I had to come up with lots of fun ways of talking about one of my favourite hobbies, including why you shouldn't try it in the shower. So, pull up a face, make sure you're sitting co…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, twenty homes on the same cul de sac decide to go solar on the day after a Halloween night blackout. It’s a simple story, but when a young reporter looks into it, he gets the Halloween scoop of his short lifetime. True Solar Takeaways Going solar is "contagious." That is, several studies have shown that when …
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Is 'queer' a slur? A silly question, perhaps, but someone on the internet was annoying and I needed to rant about it. Featuring: Tree bukkake, TERFs, and some dodgy audio that (hopefully) I will have sorted out before the season starts properly in a few weeks time. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! Check out https://youtu.be/TYLbilyGw0E to see these word…
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For those solar fiction fans who prefer the longer formats, we've combined all six episodes of "The Solar Heist" into a single two-hour version, including chapter headings. Two neighbors meet unexpectedly at an Oakland, California coffee shop specializing in dark, rich coffee. Mazz owns a trucking business by day and is a thief at night. Charlie is…
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Today's Probably True Solar Stories mini-story is about one solar installer's expectations. It's also tangentially about a moose... ("The Story Behind the Solar Panel" is a new Prbably True Solar Stories mini-story series that is supported by sponsors. The stories are still fun and original fictional solar stories, but they're shorter and written i…
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Today's Probably True Solar Stories episode is about a solar superhero that you may already know... ("The Story Behind the Solar Panel" is a new Prbably True Solar Stories mini-story series that is supported by sponsors. The stories are still fun and original fictional solar stories, but they're shorter and written in collaboration with the episode…
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On the next Probably True Solar Stories, we’re bringing together our previously published solar dragon story, "The Red Knight and the Dawn of the Solar Dragon." It’s the same Season 2 story, but instead of three 20-minute episodes, we’re telling this dragon tale in a single hour-long version for those who prefer a longer audio-novella version. -- O…
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