In this episode of Distory, we finally arrive in the graveyard just in time to celebrate the swinging wake with the Phantom Five! And they might not necessarily be who you think they are because of an all-too-common mistake.

As we roll on in our doom buggies, we explore the origins of the ghost drummer, hear about the background of the tune Grim Grinning Ghosts, hang out with royalty on the see-saw, and even have a drop-in special guest (musicologist Dr. Eliot Grasso) to help us identify the instruments the Phantom Five are playing. We also take a few short detours and even get a little ahead of ourselves with the singing busts, but don't worry, we pop up right where we need to at the end (with the ghosts that do the same).

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Many thanks to Dr. Eliot Grasso for sharing his knowledge with us! You can find Eliot @eliotgrassomusic on Instagram & TikTok, and also at eliotgrasso.com.

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Books we reference in this episode:

Boundless Realms by Foxx Nolte

The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell

Recommended blog: Long-Forgotten Haunted Mansion