It's Always Halloween: Recent Episodes
Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
A year-round celebration of Halloween history and traditions, spooks past and present, with your master of scaremonies Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Today we discuss DIY haunted attractions that are constructed with the intention of giving back!
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What does it take to be the most popular house on your street on Halloween night? We hear from 3 Lanterns who share their tips for tempting the neighborhood with off-beat treats and decorations.
Mentioned on the episode:
September Movies + BOO-k Club
Kia Creates: Puzzle Quest Halloween Haunting
Dover Halloween Stickers + Activity Books
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Today we meet a Lantern's new kitten and learn about the haunted history behind their moniker! On the hotline we hear about an incredible Beetlejuice themed birthday party and get a creative idea for treats beyond candy to hand out on Halloween night. We also get an EEEEkmail follow-up from Kara who recently shared her ghostly college experience and we learn how to research the history of land and property in order to possibly track down the source of a haunting.
Mentioned on the episode:
Terror Thursdays and Stephen King September
BOO-k Club 10/1: The September House
Tattoos on Friday the 13th
Dead Clever Creations
Severed Hand Catnip Toy - MmmilyHandmade
Zoestoybox
LuxeMeow
DebraAnnmarieStudio
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This week we get two New England ghost stories on the All Hallows Hotline, some music recommendations for our 2024 Playlists, read an EEEEKmail about an incredible birthday/Halloween surprise party, and learn about how we can get a year’s supply of candy corn!
Mentioned on this episode:
Terror Thursdays and Stephen King September
Feature - Beetlejuice remix
Kendra’s 40 Hour (!!) Halloween Playlist
Great Wolf + Brach’s Candy Corn Suites
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The bone rattling conclusion to Steveson's ghoulish short story of two men cursed by their dealings with the dead.
Listen to Part 1 here
Read The Body Snatcher and other Stevenson tales on your own here
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As we enter the calender Halloween season, we bring you a classic tale of depravity to chill your bones as the sun still beats down upon us.
Part 1 of 2 (stay tuned, Lanterns!)
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Today we hear from a few creative Lanterns who are kicking off the calender Halloween season with some FANGtastic ideas! How are you getting crafty these days?
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Of course we know It's Always Halloween, but today marks the official start to the 2024 Calender Halloween season!
What are you looking forward to? I am most excited to hear all your new stories, plans, ideas, and recommendations! So don't wait too long to call into The All Hallows Hotline 872-532-DEAD or write us that EEEEKmail itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com!
As a special offering for the next 24 hours anyone who subscribes as a Ghoul Gang member at any level will recieve a personalized list (based on your taste) of 3-5 spooky, scary, and/or atmospheric films to help get you in the mood...BUT WAIT, that's not all! If you upgrade or subscribe to an annual subscription at any level you will also recieve a personalized physical post card from me!
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This week we welcome back longtime friend and IAH collaborator, Joe Carlough of Displaced Snail publications. We discuss his new book, Queer Horror, available for pre-order now! We also go deep into pumpkins and have an exciting new project announcement!
For those with sensitive ears, this episode has a couple of light conversational swear words and acknowledges sex and sex work within the context of a few horror films.
Mentioned in the episode:
Displaced Snail
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Cat Party!: Cats We've Known in Words and Pictures
Joe's favorite orchard - Maple Acres
Featured music:
Impervious - Dorian Pinto
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Today we continue our exploration of trick-or-treating trends from around the U.S. and one Lantern brings us in on their new October 31st tradition!
Mentioned on the episode:
July Movie Parties
July BOO-k Club
Featured music:
Lightless Dawn - Kevin Macleod
Impervious - Dorian Pinto
November - Benjamin Tissot
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Today we read Summerween party letters and take a call from a Lantern in Tunisia!
Mentioned in the episode:
October Branches: Summerween (Tjalgahorn's blog)
Follow Lantern Josh on IG: @eclectic_carthage
Music featured:
Nostalgy - Gothic Music
Skeleton Keys - Alexander Nakarada
The Abandoned - MONST3R
Haunting Atmosphere - CO.AG
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Today we take a delightful hotline call about the most depressed cryptid in America and learn about how we can celebrate them in the hopes of cheering them up. We also get letters about Summerween and how to make your own low cost DIY pumpkin spice (see above).
Mentioned in the Episode:
Squonkapalooza!
Ways to Celebrate Summerween
Music featured:
Outsider - Myuu
Silence - DJPOM888
The Curse - Mehul Sharma
Witch By The Sea - Darren Curtis
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Today we read a letter from a Lantern who writes a Halloween comedy show for kids with his high school theater troupe. We also hear about a Halloween party that helped another Lantern feel more comfortable in their own skin and get a response to last week's call about a new Trick-or-Treating trend.
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Featured music:
Unspoken - Myuu
Down the Rabbit Hole - Myuu
After Midnight - Oak Studios
Today we hear about the harrowing journey one Lantern has on the Halloween Express and lament how disappointing professional Halloween themed jobs can be. We also get a FANGtastic call from a dad who has noticed a newer trend while taking his daughter Trick-or-Treating and read a letter from a mom whose young son has recently become obsessed with Halloween year round.
Mentioned on the Episode:
Get some Halloween stickers from Lantern Kia
Featured music:
Halloween Chaser - TeknoAxe
Adrift - Hayden Folker
Curse - Mehul Sharma
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This week we hear from Lanterns from three different generations and take a trip to Japan!
Thank you Jennifer, Mia, and L.M. for contributing to this episode!
Mentioned:
Silent Hill
Where Did Halloween Come From? (Part 1)
Where Did Halloween Come From (Part 2)
How Halloween Became a Thing in Japan (Kotaku)
Halloween in Japan (I'll Make It Myself - L.M.'s Blog )
Starbucks Sweet Potato Frappuccino
Halloween Sweet Potato KitKats
Japanese Heirloom Pumpkins
The JET Programme
Halloween Advent Calenders
The Greenwood Art Collective
Featured music:
Signal To Noise - Scott Buckley
Witch By The Sea - Darren Curtis
Outsider - Myuu
Krao - Yokai
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Today a very welcome ghost from the past rejoins the porch! Beware! You'll find laughter and a chilling rendition of The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman within!
Read The Yellow Wallpaper for yourself here!
Mentioned in the episode:
The Trouble with Charlotte Perkins Gilman By Halle Butler - March 11, 2021 (The Paris Review)
Race, Pseudoscience, and “The Yellow Wallpaper" By Erika Mills and Kenneth M. Koyle - May 16, 2024 (The National Library of Medicine)
Pete's Fiverr
Music featured in this episode is "Silence" by DJPOM888
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After a longer than expected hiatus, we're back(ish) with international stories of Halloween from Europe! We also enjoy the ephemeral nature of spooky experiences that sometimes exist just for us in a moment (and then last a little longer if you write into a podcast about them).
Mentioned in the episode:
Best Places to Celebrate Halloween in Belgium
Kia's Puzzle Quest: Halloween Haunting
Kia Creates Website
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Today we hear more of your stories from Halloween 2023! Yard decor, home haunts, DIY costumes, and trick-or-treating! This episode is jam packed with creative ideas and community spirit!
Check out the newest collaboration between IAH and Displaced Snail: The Raven!
Mentioned on the episode:
The Masque of the Red Death Reading
Red Letter Days
Follow Spooky Steve on IG @thecraftygoonie
Creepmas Creatures
Support your fellow Lanterns: Fibulalart on Etsy and IG @fibulalart
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GRIMtern Nathan joins me to look back on our favorite aspects of the Halloween 2023 season. We read your EEEEKmails and cover our top 10 seasonal moments. This is part 1 of 2. You can hear part 2 by subscribing on Spotify or Patreon.
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Happy Halloween 2023!
Here's an extra special treat in your pillowcase: an It's Always Halloween/Farthouse Crossover Episode!
Farthouse is a monthly film podcast hosted by Cinephile Cuties (and Lanterns!), Casey O'Brien and Patrick Mallon. They watch arthouse movies, so you can pretend that you did. And today the three of us discuss The Shining, spooky bathrooms, and DIY Filmmaking!
We also read your EEEEKmails about artsy horror, film catchphrases, nude scenes in class, and bathroom ghosts and banshees!
Casey and I are making a feature film together, 14 Stories in a Bathoom! Read more and/or contribute to our fundraising campaign here!
Please note that this episode, much like The Shining, does contain adult language and situations and would probably be slapped with an R-rating if the MPAA had their say!
Happy October 31st, Lanterns! The veil is thin and the bonfires are lit, let the harvest celebration begin!
This is a collection of close to 20 All Hallows Hotline calls and EEEEKmails pertaining to our day of days. I hope this helps set the mood. Sending you all my wishes for a joyful day filled with spooks, treats, community, and remembrance. You are ALIVE, don't let 'em forget it!
Please note, we are taking the rest of the week off to recover! We return 11/10! In the meantime, please tell us how you celebrated this year! Call the All Hallows Hotline at 802-532-DEAD or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweebpodcast@gmail.com.
Mentioned in this episode:
Haunted Tents 2022 Walk Thru Video
Haunted Tents on Facebook
Haunted Tents on IG
Field of Screams
Izzy's Spooky Season Playlist
Gwen's Mossy Fox Shop
Busta Rhymes - Gimme Some More (Music Video)
Rob Zombie - Living Dead Girl (Music Video)
Vmpyr - L'invitation (Music Video)
Vmpyr - Carmilla (Music Video)
Follow Michael Lewis on IG: @mikelmas
Follow Charis on IG: @little_pretzel_witch
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Music for this mega episode was provided by: Mokka, Infraction, Toru Takemitsu, Lofi Geek, The Fletchers and, as always, Pete Byrnes.
On today's megapacked HalloWEEKEND episode, we read letters from Lanterns in Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States! We learn about the earliest Halloween candy and the importance of slowing down in Autumn. We also talk knitting, DIY Halloween music videos, wild pranks, and answer questions about Trick-or-Treating!
Mentioned in the episode:
Kia's Puzzle Quest: Halloween Haunting
Kia Creates Website
Mr. Pumpkinman and Trick-or-Treat by Levee
Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins by Indestructible Food
Knit One, Stab Two
Fibre Folk: Halloween Special by Lorna
Fibre Valley Art Etsy by Lorna
Follow Lorna's work on IG: @fibrevalleyart + @thread.and.yarn
Follow Michael on IG: @sawdustnbones
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Music on this episode was provided by Tim Beek, Darren Curtis, SolasComposer, Aries Beats, Mehul Sharma and of course Pete Byrnes! Happy Halloween!
On today's episode, we read an EEEEKmail about the best office Halloween party of all time. We also hear about some Italian superstitions and the lasting effects of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Plus shop small and support your fellow Lanterns: The Cuckoo Bin and Pumpkin Curiosities.
Check out Diego's wild office party here!
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Happy Friday the 13th, Lanterns!
Today we discuss superstitions, lucky weddings, whistling ghosts, regional traditions, and celebrating Halloween on a zero-low budget! Love on your local black cats today!
Mentioned on the Episode:
Classic Halloween Specials Marathon
BOO-k Club: The Halloween Tree
Teresa Macabre Illustrations (@teresa_macabre)
Spider's Web Song
Romancing the Gothic
Small Frights: Halloween Recovery
Small Frights: Beggar's Night
They Might Be Giants - Whistling in the Dark
What Does Whistling at Night Mean?
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On this episode, we walk through the memories of your favorite haunted houses and homemade Halloween Decor! Plus we get a brand new Halloween song to add to our playlists courtesy of one of our very own talented Lanterns! You can stream Lizzie LeBontemps' song here: Halloween When You Will Return to Me!
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On today's episode, we discuss a common fear, hear about the amazing place one Lantern listens from, get a call from a Halloween-loving mom, read a hauntingly romantic EEEEKmail, and try to answer some Dia de los Muertos advice.
Mentioned on this episode:
BOO-k Club
Ax Wound Film Guide
Boston Ghosts and Graveyard Tours
Plus we referenced these past episodes:
9/21/2020 - Lumeria, Parentalia, & Feralia
11/03/2020 - Día de los Muertos
11/06/2020 - Frankenstein's Monster
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Greg and Lucé are both traveling for different film festivals this week so this is a stripped-down episode from the road!
Lucé checks into her Boston hotel and sits down to tell you about her whirlwind 12-hour day in Salem! Tune in for some off-the-beaten-track recommendations. She dishes on historic tours, art, books, witch shops, and food!
Ax Wound Film Festival
New England Cider Map by Alex the Cider Donuteur
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Today long-time Lantern, Ghoul Gang member, podcast contributor, Halloween lover, and horror enthusiast JT Smith joins us to share A Walk to Nevermore, a special Halloween-themed ASMR journey she crafted. This is the perfect listen for anyone ready for a little seasonal ambiance ASAP!
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Ax Wound Film Festival
New England Cider Map by Alex the Cider Donuteur
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Today we get swept up in a walkthrough of one Lantern's elaborately decorated, and highly delicious, Halloween party. We continue our discussion on the merits of trick-or-treating for your entire life and revel in the whimsy of youthful ghost stories. We also get a very clever Halloween costume idea from the hotline for all the spooky Swifties out there!
As mentioned on the episode:
Diego's Halloween Dessert House Walk Through Video
Diego's Famous Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Cake
Evidently, The Oriental Trading Company Halloween Magazine is still alive and well!
The History of the Slasher Genre: Live from The Ax Wound Film Festival
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This week I'm celebrating the birth of a new baby in my life with local urban legends submitted by a NorCal Lantern. Mentioned on this episode:Rose Hill CemeteryMary the Wailing Witch in the Black Diamond Mines
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Music this week by Pete Byrnes and Scott Buckley
Small Frights: Terror in the Music Room
On this episode, a Lantern calls in to tell us about a disturbing tradition his music teacher embraced every Halloween. We also take a call filled with trick-or-treat memories and read a ghost story from the UK! Mentioned in the episode:Jean Richie's Skin and BonesPrimary Sources for Musical Learning: Skin and Bones for Halloween - The Library of Congress blog
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Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to Lantern's Way #2: There's a G-G-G-Ghost! Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com
Submission deadline: 8/25
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Music for this episode was provided by Alex Productions, Jean Ritchie, Alexander Nakarada, Dark Music Su and Pete Byrnes.
The Pale Man by Julius Long
Today I tell you a tale about a summer vacation gone wrong in the hopes of chilling your too-hot day. The Pale Man was first published in Weird Tales Vol. 24, Issue 3 (1934). It is in the public domain and you can read it for yourself here.
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Submission deadline: 8/25
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Intro music by Pete Byrnes. Scoring for this episode was composed by Toru Takemitsu (Nostalghia, 1987) and performed by Yuri Bashmet.
Today we take a stroll down a wooded path filled with terrors! We read EEEEKmails about handmade Halloween decor and trick-or-treat memories. Plus, we get a letter from London!
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This episode featured music by Naoya Sakamata, Myuu, Wee Free Music and of course, Pete Byrnes.
Today is Pete's last episode as IAH's producer/audio engineer/editor. He, Lucé, and Yoshi (Pete's dog) gathered during the FULL MOON to share some behind-the-scenes stories. They also raided the Hotline and EEEEKmail bag together and Lucé cried! FUN!
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On this episode, we welcome our new producer and audio engineer, Greg Nussen! Greg has been a part of the team as a research assistant for the past year and now he's taking the reigns from Pete who's off to explore what tricks and treats await beyond Halloweenland.
Today we get to know Greg's Halloween history! What kind of candy does he like? What spooky movies are a must? Does he have any favorite costumes or trick-or-treat memories? Does he ever think about dying? We dive into it all!
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I sit down with our incredible Research Assistant (and professional film critic), Greg Nussen, to discuss 1953's Creature of the Black Lagoon. Plus, we have a majorly fun (and spooky) announcement!
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On today's episode, one Lantern transports us to the perfect autumnal road trip from their childhood. We also take a call about travel plans for this October. Plus a follow-up to last week's Stanley Hotel Story and a question prompts everyone out there in Halloweenland to write or call in!
Mentioned in this episode:
√i by Martin Cahill
Shuck by GV Anderson
We All Fall Down by Ai Jiang
Grimalkin (in Tiny Nightmares) by Andrew Sullivan
Milk Teeth by Annika Barranti Klien
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On today’s episode we read one Lantern’s ghostly encounter story that truly puts the EEEEK in EEEEKmail. Plus we get recommendations for horror themed games and vampire themed newsletters!
Also one big announcement that is much too terrifying to bear! If you need me after today’s episode I’m cowering under the covers!
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Pre-orders open: 7/23!
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Today we read an EEEEKmail from a Lantern who celebrates their Halloween adjacent birthday in a very memorable way. Plus we get some great Halloween Wedding ideas for those on a budget and hear about eerie encounters in one Lantern's new house!
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Today I peek behind the veil with IAH collaborator, Joe Carlough of Displaced Snail Publications. Last year, Joe and I launched The Lantern’s Way, a 60-page full-color zine of your stories, pictures, and recipes that you can buy here!
On this episode Joe and I share our personal ghost stories and a haunting announcement you won't want to miss!
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On today's episode we get lost in a Halloween maze with a Lantern from the UK who has designed puzzle books inspired by our favorite haunted imagery! We also hear from an Aussie Lantern who has fought back against the negative stereotypes Halloween gets down under. Plus we take a straight up bone chilling call from the All Hallows Hotline!
Join us for Vampire Lovers Double Feature Sunday, June 25th
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Halloween Haunting
Ghost Hunter
Magician's Library
Check Out Kia Creates!
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On today's episode we continue to celebrate Pride month with stories from Lanterns about how Halloween helped them understand themselves more fully. We also get an EEEEKmail about a couple who fell in love with Halloween together and a call from the All Hallows Hotline about buying the best house for Trick-or-Treaters.Join us for our Homoerotic Hitchcock Double Feature Saturday June 17th from 3-8pm PT
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Today we kick off Pride Month with a enchanting EEEEKmail about discovering oneself through a special Halloween celebration. We also take an off season call about spooky music for ANOTHER holiday and hear a story about one particuarly frightening Trick-or-Treat house.
Mentioned on this episode:
Ghoul Gang Pride Month Events
Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas on You Tube
Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas on Amazon
Rocky Horror Picture Show in LA
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Today's calls and letters feature frightening and hilarious bumps in the night! From a Victorian tuberculosis clinic turned Girl Scout Camp, to an attic filled with cursed items! We also endure a wet hayride, and luxuriate in a Halloween party under the stars!
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In the town of Fountain death reaches for you through every drop of rain.
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This is a special episode in honor of our very own Pete Byrnes, IAH producer, and my dear friend, who endured a tragic loss this week and is taking time off to be at home with his family.
We are holding you in our hearts, Pete! We love you!
It's Always Halloween will be taking a short break. Lucé will continue to be active on our Patreon. Please join us there in the meantime.
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When the wolves start circling her family's house at night, Erzsébet starts unraveling sharp, disturbing secrets.
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On today's episode, we enjoy a couple of international EEEEKmails! We hear a chilling ghost story from France and a heartwarming wedding story from England. Plus one Lantern wants your Summerween party recommendations!As mentioned on today's episode:Read The Mary Shelley Club with the Ghoul GangAdd to Atalissa's Collaborative Halloween PlaylistFrench Folklore: White Ladies (Dames Blanches)
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This short story is a dark slice of another reality not too distent from our own. The entire time I read it I wanted to shriek, once you listen you'll see why this was an extra upsetting impulse.
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On today's episode, we take an adventurous call from the All Hallow's Hotline and learn what one unassuming Lantern found in her attic! We also dive into some zombie theory, hear about how one Lantern used horror movies to bond with his otherwise distant parent, and hear a teenage Trick-or-Treat memory! Finally we need a lil advice for how to make a wedding more Halloweeny on a budget!
Mentioned on the episode:
Surprise! + Jawbreaker Screening Open to All Ghoul Gang Members
March Tricks + Treats on Patreon
SELF-SACRIFICE IN THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: SURVIVE OR DIE SURVIVING! by Will J.C. McKeown
Theorizing Zombies Conference in Derry, Ireland
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This week we listen to one of the wildest calls we've ever received on the All Hallows Hotline! We get memorable (and dangerous) Trick-or-Treat stories, learn about Baba Yaga's role in RPGs, receive a fun recommendation for Witch's Night Out, and celebrate the Halloween floats at Mardi Gras!
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Today we learn about the Slavic Forest Witch Baba Yaga. Then I sit down with subversive film critic Annie Rose Malamet, of the podcast Girls Guts and Giallo, to discuss the 1973 French-Italitan witchsploitation flick Baba Yaga, one of the few films to capture this elusive folklore creature.
Mentioned in this episode:
Baba Yaga - The World History Encyclopedia
Baba Yaga Folktales Bonus Episode
February Tricks & Treats on Patreon
Explore Annie's Work
Lucé & Annie discuss Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Lucé & Annie discuss Crash (1996)
Lucé & Annie discuss the Halloween Franchise
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Looking out for your fellow creatures of the forest might just keep you out of Baba Yaga's clutches. Here are two classic Baba Yaga tales, one from 19th-century American folklorist Katharine Pyle and one by the turn-of-the-century Russian folklorist Verra Xenophontovna Kalamatiano de Blumenthal.
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Witchcraft or no, you gotta draw a boundary with family before you're swallowing more than you can take.
I hope you enjoy this fun and sick little tale by Andrew F. Sullivan. It was first published in the fantastic anthology Tiny Nightmares (2020).
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Across America, there are urban legends and folklore about witches' graves and the supernatural happenings connected to them, but is there any historical truth within those tales? In the first of two January bonus episodes, I read a chapter from Ghosts and Legends of Northern Ohio by William G. Krejci that explores the last three people known to be persecuted for witchcraft in my home state.
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Today we read two incredible EEEEKmails from Lanterns who had different yet equally creative visions for their Headless Horsemen costumes. We take a call from a Pennsylvania Lantern who introduces us to the joy of Halloween carols and we get our first call from The Netherlands! Plus I share some exciting personal news from the pod closet.
Mentioned:
January Patron Tricks and Treats
Kristen Lawrence Halloween Carols
Sleepy Hollow: Love is Scary by Kristen Lawrence
The Witch House of Beverly Hills
Forest of Mirrors Home Haunt
House at Haunted Hill Home Haunt
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This Creepmas season we dive into gothic literature and zombie history. Then we read some international EEEEKmails from Italy and Australia.
Mentioned on this episode:
Everything You Need to Know to Read Frankenstein (video)
Mary Shelley: The Teenager Behind Frankenstein
Frankenstein Study Guide
The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies
Frankenstein Inspired YA recs:
- Man Made Boy by Jon Skovron
- Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
- Henry Franks by Peter Adam Salomon
- Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley
- The Madman's Daughter Trilogy by Megan Shepherd: The Madman's Daughter (inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau),
Her Dark Curiosity (inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), and A Cold Legacy (inspired by Frankenstein)
Gothic YA recs:
- In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke
- Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft
- Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone
- Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood
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Today I sit down with screenwriter and author Julian David Stone to discuss his newest historical fiction novel, It’s Alive! Steeped in research, this book explores the wild days leading up to the production of Universal’s Frankenstein (1931). We discuss Universal Monsters, the lasting impact of Frankenstein, how to write creatively about history, and of course, we touch on some Halloween memories. All that plus I sew in all your most monstrous EEEEKmails to make the perfect episode! Now I know what it feels like to be God!
*Note: I misrepresented Murderbot Diaries on the air as a TV series when in fact it is a book series you can learn more about here!
Also mentioned on this episode:
Thomas Edison's Frankenstein (1910)
This is Your Life: Boris Karloff
Showgirl in Hollywood (1930)
Jack Pierce — Forgotten Make-up Genius - American Cinematheque
GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN HORROR
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Join Lucé for a short post-calendar Halloween update, and be sure to check out co-producer Pete's newest (and gayest) LP Her April, wherever good music is found!
Her April on Spotify
Her April on Apple Music
Her April on Amazon Music
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Today we sit down with Sleepy Hollow expert Clark Silva. Silva curated the art exhibit Legend: 200 Years of Sleepy Hollow, a popular show in Southern California in 2021. We discuss the history and connection of Halloween to this timeless tale and explore what makes it such a beloved classic. We also take EEEEkmails filled with Headless Horseman-themed memories and recommendations!
Follow Clark Silva on Instagram
Check out his newest exhibit: HOUDINI UNCHAINED: THE LEGACY OF HARRY HOUDINI
It's a Charming Life: Sleepy Hollow Tour
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Today we get some updates from Lanterns featured on recent episodes as well as some updates from IAH headquarters!
Watch Deleana's Halloween Night!
November's Tricks and Treats on Patreon
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Lanterns, how are you holding up after 10/31? If you need a soothing balm, you'll love today's episode! We hear how a couple of Lanterns spent Halloweekend and what activities made their October special. But the party isn't over! This episode is filled with ideas to keep your fall moody and atmospheric no matter what hour your clock strikes!
Mentioned on this episode:
November Patreon Events
Whitby Goth Weekend
The October Game by Ray Bradbury
The Stanley Hotel
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Today we celebrate the thinning of the veil with stories, recommendations, and frights from all over the world. This is our biggest Lantern contribution episode yet! I hope this episode brings you a whole pillowcase full of Halloween joy today. I can't wait to hear how to celebrate!
Mentioned in the episode:
The Lantern's Way
Kia Creates
Anything Can Happen on Halloween
Eban Schletter's Witching Hour
The Witches of Pennbrook
We love Corn Kid!
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Today we're sharing a preview from a podcast we love, Cautionary Tales. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford finds the morals in moments from the greatest mistakes and tragic catastrophes of the past. This Halloween season, he’s exploring “Halloween sadism." Fantastical reports of trouble pop up every Calender Halloween, but is trick-or-treating really something to worry about? Or is there a deadlier danger awaiting children on Halloween night? Hear the full episode, and more from Cautionary Tales, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/cthalloween?sid=halloween. Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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Today I sit down to discuss all aspects of Halloween Costumes with Emma Cogan, a horror-focused filmmaker, costume designer, art director, and co-creator of the queer-feminist horror collective Monstrous Femme Films. With a penchant for surreal, retro, and technicolor visuals, Emma’s work utilizes stylized genre film as a backdrop for exploring the twisted side of the human condition- juxtaposing camp with the macabre.
After the interview, Emma and Lucé dive into all the costume-related EEEEKmails.
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Read: There’s A Reason Why Queer Folks Love Halloween So Much by Tyler Curry
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Today, we suffer some frightening audio glitches and pivot to reading the haunting short(ish) story 1408 by Stephen King.
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Today's episode is your gateway to creating the most shriek-worthy Halloween playlist in your neighborhood. We read multiple EEEEKmails from Lanterns who want to share their favorite Halloween songs and musical memories with you!
Pump up the jams:
October Movie Parties: Mid-Century Horror
Order our HallowZINE: The Lantern's Way
No Such Thing as Normal by The Landing
IAH Outro Musicbox Music
Atalissa's Collaborative Halloween Playlist
October Country by The Long Losts
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Wererabbit Score
Sheryl's Halloweenish Playlist
The Yule Lads Halloween Album
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This episode is all about enjoying small moments and creating your own joy. We explore how to find Halloween magic even while you're grieving. We get a fantastic party idea from Tom the Grimtern, get some spooky music recs, and take a call from a Lantern who has a lot of Halloween heart, but low Halloween funds. Can you celebrate on a budget? Heck yeah, ghouls!
As mentioned on the episode:
Order your copy of The Lantern's Way
Join us for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Movie Party
Join us for October BOO-k Club
This Will Scare You: The Winchester Mystery House (Lucé guests)
The Deep Dark of American South: Top 7 Most Intense Southern Gothic Albums
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Red Right Hand (Official Video)
Misfits - Halloween
The Cramps - I Was A Teenage Werewolf
Horrorpops - Walk Like a Zombie
Nekromantix - Trick or Treat
Tiger Army - Power of Moonlite
TSOL - Dance with Me (full album)
Halloween Spooky Witch Ambience - Haunted Witch House
7 Washington DC Urban Legends You’ll Never Forget
The Fantasmical World of Rhode Montijo
Follow Rhode Montijo on IG
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On today's episode, we read a lovely EEEEKmail about the joys of finding surprise pieces for your collections in person. We also hear about an incredible homemade Halloween costume, and take an extremely chilling call from the All Hallows Hotline! While working on this week's episode, I listened to Halloween Spooky Witch Ambience. Mentioned on Today's Episode: New Bonus Episode - 1408 by Stephen King Pre-order The Lantern's Way zine Frankenbeanies Pumpkin Curiosities Etsy Pumpkin Curiosities IG Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Join the Local Lantern Society Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store
I'm thrilled to announce that our zine, The Lantern's Way, is now available for pre-order!
Today I sit down with my zine collaborator, Joe Carlough of Displaced Snail, and we discuss making The Lantern's Way and what we value about the DIY lifestyle. Then we read a few EEEEKmails about yard sales, horror movies, and Hell Houses.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pre-Order The Lantern's Way Zine
Gina and Joe Talk About: Queer Horror Vol. 2
This American Life: The Kids Table (Leprechaun Story)
A24 Zines
Best Worst Movie Documentary
Is Hell House LLC’s Abaddon Hotel Real Or Fake?
Waldorf Estate of Fear
Muppet's Haunted Mansion
Who Goes There?: The Novella That Formed the Basis of the Thing
The Scabbed Wings of Abaddon
Moonshine
Small Frights: The Scarecrows Are Alive!
Hell House Documentary
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On today's episode, we take two inspiring calls from the All Hollows Hotline. One Lantern tells us the story of how they accidentally got into cemetery preservation and another shares a sweet memory that reminds us to indulge in the simple gifts Halloween has to offer. We also read an EEEEKmail that honors the special relationship between one Lantern and their Halloween-loving mom and explore a few more Stephen King related memories! Mentioned on the episode: Join us for more Stephen King September Let's Dive into a Woolworth's Halloween Circular from 1988 Dinosaur Dracula's Halloween Blog Girls, Guts, and Giallo: Rosemary's Baby The Overlook Lodge The Dark Half Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Join the Local Lantern Society Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store
It's a crossover episode! As part of Stephen King September, Lucé sits down with Jeremy and Brian of The Grindhouse Institute podcast to discuss two Stephen King adaptations: Firestarter (1984) and Cat's Eye (1985) both starring adorable moppet, Drew Barrymore. Then they dive into the EEEEKmail bag and read some chilling, but cozy, memories from Lanterns who divulge their first run-in with our modern-day Master of Horror.
Wanna watch Firestarter and Cat's Eye with your fellow Lanterns? I'm screening this Drew Double Feature Sunday 9/11/22 starting at 2pm PST! Click here for more info!
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Today I'm reading you one of my favorite short stories by one of my favorite authors. I hope it helps you start your holiday weekend with a bang (or a boo)! Just make sure to come back home after Labor Day...
Read it for yourself here.
A quick breakdown and analysis of The Summer People.
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On today's episode we take an enchanting and mysterious call from the All Hallows Hotline! We also hear how Halloween shaped the life of one Lantern and read a letter about combo costumes! Plus haunted hallways, Halloween collectibles and MORE!
Mentioned:
Crawl Movie Party
Darling Desi: Autumn Starter Pack
Pumpkin Rot Blogspot
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On today's episode's we hear tales of being frightened both at haunted houses and while trick-or-treating! Plus we take a call from a West Virginian Lantern who has gobs of frightfully cool recommendations for us!
Mentioned on this episode:
August Patreon Tricks and Treats
Halloween Festival at The Castle
I Scream Sundae
Keeping Halloween Alive by Alice Cooper
Dinosaur Dracula
This is the Mix podcast - Lucé guests
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On today’s episode we read a letters about special masks and growing up without Halloween. Plus, we take a call about a delightful Lantern Meet Cute!
Join us for a Jaws Movie Party!
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Pete and I had the joy of performing live at Midsummer Scream, the largest horror/haunt/Halloween convention in the country, this past weekend. Regardless of your attendance, you can listen to it here now!
Where did the idea of a haunted attraction come from? In this episode, we time travel across 4,000 years exploring the origins of the modern-day Halloween haunted house. Plus we take some EEEEKmails from the Patreon Ghoul Gang about their favorite haunts across the country.
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Happy Summerween, Lanterns!
Join us at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach July 29 - 31! Tix are on sale now.
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On today's episode we take a call about the joy of orchards and read an EEEEKmail from a professional home haunter! We also hear an incredible memory from Halloween night 1982.
Mentioned on the episode:
Pride Month Tricks & Treats
Possum Positivity
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On today's episode, a call from the All Hallows Hotline about Halloween costumes allowing one Lantern to push back against gender expectations makes Lucé tear up. And it keeps getting cuter from there! We take letters from Columbia and Nova Scotia and revel in the fascinating and comforting memories shared. No matter where we celebrate Halloween these sharing these experiences brings us closer together!
Get your zine materials in by June 1st!
Get 25% off your tickets to Midsummer Summer Scream with our special discount code: IAHMSS22
Mentioned in the episode:
Pumpkin People
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On today's episode we dive into a huge trick-or-treat bag full of memories including childhood crafting, Halloween TV specials, and how religious views impacted celebrations. And don't forget, you have two weeks to get your zine materials in!
Get 25% off your tickets to Midsummer Summer Scream with our special discount code: IAHMSS22
Mentioned on the episode:
Watch: Boo! To You Too Winnie the Pooh
Buy the VHS: Boo! To You Too Winnie the Pooh
Here's Why We Hate the Sound of Our Own Voices - CNN
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On today's episode we read two letters gushing with witchy love and take a call about the 2008 Recession! What does that have to do with Halloween, you'll have to listen to find out!
Mentioned on the episode:
SoCal Lantern Movie Party Meetup 5/14
The Surprising Origins of 9 Common Superstitions
Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck?
National Retail Federation Halloween Data
The Halloween Industrial Complex
Why is Halloween Recession Proof
Breakdown of the Great Recession
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On today's episode we get a screamingly fun call about homemade haunted houses and costumes. We also discuss simplified decor and Sleepy Hollow. What's that wafting this way? Or just the sweet smell of year round Halloween appreciation!
Mentioned:
War on Books
Sleepy Hollow Exhibit
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On this episode we read a freaky EEEEKmail about a haunted swing set, send out some Birthdayween wishes, get an unexpected movie recommendation, and learn about a cute family tradition you will all want to adopt for your own household!
Mentioned on this episode:
Folk Horror Month on Patreon
Vintage Autumn Playlist
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
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On today's episode we hop into the mythology of Ostara and break open some hard truths about our favorite holiday. We also answer a couple questions from the All Bunnies hotline and hopefully settle a feud for a concerned Basket. Sources for today's episode: History of Easter - History.com Ostara and the Hare: Not Ancient, but Not As Modern As Some Skeptics Think - Library of Congress What's the Meaning of Easter Baskets? - Scientific American The Imperial Eggs Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Join the Local Lantern Society Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store
Today we welcome special guest, and fellow Lantern, Joe Carlough from Displaced Snail Publications. We discuss zine-making and how Halloween infused us with the DIY spirit as children. We also answer a few EEEEKmails and announce an exciting new creative partnership!
Mentioned in this episode:
DSP Classic Ghosties - Victorian Ghost Stories
Gina and Joe Talk About: Halloween Horror
Gina and Joe Talk About: Queer Horror
Hollow Knight
Old Dark House (band)
The Old Dark House (1932) (complete film)
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Today I read you The Secret of Ballinguile, a "true" ghost story by Hans Holzer who was considered to be the grandfather of ghost hunting in America. This tale is from his 1966 book, The Lively Ghosts of Ireland.
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On this episode, we discuss haunted battlefields, Halloween arts and crafts, Hallotines vs. Valoween, and a Lantern takes our recommendation and visits The Phantom Carriage Brewery.
Mentioned in this episode:
Gettysburg Ghost Tours
Battlefield Bed and Breakfast
Wicked Finds by Design
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On Small Frights Friday episodes I like to share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
On this episode, we take a call from a Lantern who likes to celebrate Halloween on their birthday and another call from a Lantern who shares a frightening childhood memory. We also hear some more defrightful Edgar Allen Poe and Rocky Horror Picture Show memories. Plus, we get a recommendation for a spookily-themed brewery!
Mentioned in this episode:
Local Lantern Society
March Tricks and Treats
The Old Haunted Zoo
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The Phantom Carriage Brewery
The Phantom Carriage (1921) (full film)
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week we read a charming EEEEKmail about the perfect Valoween night. Then we talk about Jack-o-Lantern creativity and take a call about one of the most darling fall towns!
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Downtown Petoskey
February Patreon Tricks and Treats!
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
Witches, Ravens, and Goths on the beach. This week we hear about movies, museums, and Halloween beverages.
Mentioned in this episode: Witch Hunt: A Traveler's Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch Haxan (1922) The Poe Museum Poe's Tavern The Raven Society Raven Beer PopPoetry - Quoth the Raven Eat My Shorts Written Works Parodied in The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Episodes Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store
This week we are celebrating Edgar Allen Poe's birthday with an oddly apropos story about the wealthy Prince Prospero who attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his castle with his obscenely rich friends. One night he hosts an ornate masquerade ball for his guests, but in the midst of their revelry, a mysterious and threatening figure appears.
The story was first published in the May 1842 issue of Graham's Magazine and has since been adapted in many different forms, including a 1964 film starring Vincent Price.
Read by Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Original Sound Design by Pete Byrnes
You can read The Masque of the Red Death here.
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Why are Slashers such a popular subgenre of horror? And where did they even come from? Many point to films from the midcentury, but real ones know we have to go back to Roman Antiquity to find the truth.
This episode was originally performed live at the 2021 Ax Wound Film Festival. Thank you for having us!
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Sources for this episode:
The Lure of the Arena by Garrett G. Fagan
They, Too, Enjoyed Watching Violence and Death - The New York Times
Could You Stomach the Horrors of Halftime in Ancient Rome by Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
Roman Gladiator - World History
The Horrors of the Grand Guignol: Crash Course Theater #35
The History of Slashers: 1960-1978 By Reagan Anick
The Evolution of Slasher Films Explained by Amanda Bell
A Genre Between Genres: The Shadow World Of German Krimi Films by Phil Nobile Jr.
Smooth Kriminal: An Introduction to the German Krimi Film by Samm Deighan
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
In this episode, we hear a Halloween memory, a Christmas memory, and get a follow-up from a Lantern on how their 2021 spooky season unfolded.
Mentioned in this episode:
Scream Marathon
Boo-k Club
Smee by A.M. Burrage
Transition by Algernon Blackwood
Candlemas
Ghostface
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In this episode, we travel across several countries and thousands of years discovering horrible little holiday creatures who are anything but merry! Can we trace any of their gory rituals to Halloween? You'll have to listen to find out!
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Sources:
Frau Perchta, Terrifying Christmas Witch
Fray Perchta, The Belly Slitter
Pennsylvania Dutch Traditions
Monsters of Christmas
Mari Lwyd – The Zombie Christmas Horse
The Midwinter Majesty of the Mari Lwyd
Is Krampus the Christmas Demon Becoming Too Commercial
Who is Krampus? Explaining the Horrific Christmas Beast
The Icelandic Yule Lads and Gryla
These 20 Terrifying Christmas Monsters Will Haunt Your Holidays
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Today we're talking about the creepy aspects of ANOTHER holiday.
Mentioned in this episode:
A Christmas Meeting by Rosemary Timperley
December Kitchen Witch Recipes
It's Always Christmas!
Meet Me In St. Louis - Halloween Mischief
Seasons Screamings
Descanso Gardens
Weird Christmas
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week we get a call sharing an ingenious idea that borrows from Christmas. We also discuss Krampus, Halloween weddings, and kismet meetings. Plus we get an EEEEKmail with a fantastic perfume recommendation that overlaps with things we've learned on past episodes! Finally, should we hold a pillowcase decorating contest?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ax Wound Film Festival (Discount Code: AlwaysHalloweenAtAxWound)
December Kitchen Witch Recipes
Florinda by Shamus Frazer
The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Seasons Screamings
Every Day is Halloween (BPAL)
Vanitas (BPAL)
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
On this episode, we take a call from a pair of spooky lovebirds and get several recommendations for wild Halloween-themed ASMR videos. We also hear from one Lantern about their first RHPS experience, read another handwritten EEEEKmail, and discuss Native American Heritage Month.
Mentioned in this episode:
Native American Heritage Month
Indigenous Mutal Aid Directory
Derry Halloween
A Kind Witch Helping You ASMR
Tingle Immunity ASMR
Headache Healing Cozy Witch ASMR
Mystical Woods ASMR
Spooky Bedroom ASMR
Horror Movie ASMR
Exorcism ASMR
Kitchen Witch Recipe Club
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
On this episode we get crafty! We read our very first handwritten EEEEKmail, we get some incredible DIY decorating advice, we celebrate dogs in costume, and we ponder another handwritten note (this one is MUCH less friendly).
Mentioned in this episode:
Kitchen Witch Recipe Club
Addams Family Values Movie Party
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
On today's episode, we take a special call from Pete's mom on the All Hallows Hotline. We also hear fun memories about vintage radio plays and performing in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Mentioned in this episode:
Watch the Halloween Tree (1993) with the Ghoul Gang
Lucé reads The Halloween Tree
The Hard Times Green Ribbon article
Halloween Horror (1977)
Little Orphant Annie poem (1885)
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On today's extra special calender Halloween episode Lucé interviews author Joseph Fink about his new book The Halloween Moon.
Our pillowcases runnth over! On a very special episode for the Halloweekend, I'm joined by Steven Ray Morris (My Favorite Murder, The Purrrrcast, See Jurassic Right) who regales me with tales from past Halloweens. Then together we answer a few EEEEKmails about trick-or-treating and haunted hayrides.
*Please note this episode contains mentions of sex, sexuality, and a few choice words. If you usually listen with children, maybe give it a listen-through once on your own first.
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
Holy cats! We've made it to the weekend of calendar Halloween 2021! This episode is jammed-packed with fun stuff to watch like forgotten TV specials and vintage Halloween commercials. We read a letter from Italy, try to field a question about tattoos as appropriation, and get a fun call from a beloved Lantern who's having the best October of their lives.
Mentioned in this episode:
Halloween in Italy
Halloween is Grinch Night
70s + 80s Halloween commercials
The Raven starring Vincent Price
The Shadows on the Wall
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This week we take calls about haunting songs and skull-adorned bakeware! Plus we hear about a few creepy books, spooky art, and we learn about a fun historical Halloween activity in New York!
Mentions:
It's Halloween by Jack Prelutsky
My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris
Haunted Skull Cakelet Pan
1880s Halloween
VMacs Art
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This week we revel in the joy of Halloween parades, deliciously themed foods, and accessible horror movies. We also talk graveyards and Lucé gets spooked!
Mentioned in this episode:
Anaheim Halloween Parade Scavenger Hunt
The Richmond Halloween Parade
All the Saints Theater
Black Aggie
Electric Poe
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week we whisper a bit about The Great Pumpkin Project and hitting an exciting milestone.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Great Pumpkin Project
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This week we revel in the return of fall! We read EEEEKmails brimming with warm memories of Halloween decor and trading candy with siblings. We also celebrate spooky milestones with a caller who just moved into the best midwestern neighborhood for Trick-or-Treating and a Lantern with a creepy good wedding date! Plus we continue to celebrate the indie artists who make Halloween come to life for us every day.
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Trick-or-Treating in Rountree
Haunted Walls - Rosa's Shop
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In this episode, we take a call from a Lantern who has a Halloween birthday, get some cozy Halloween movie recommendations, and hear a hilarious cringe-inducing memory about some little Halloween mischief makers!
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Join us for a Livestream and Discussion of the Halloween Franchise
Donate to 'Ween Dream
Larriland Farms
Pulse (2001)
Candyman (2021)
28 Black Women Horror Filmmakers
Scary Godmother The Halloween Spooktacular
Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy
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This week we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of IAH! We hear some of your favorite show memories and I share some of my own as well. There’s also a very special announcement!
Mentioned in this episode:
Carbon Footprint by Shelly Oria
Halloween 1978-2000 - You Need to See This!
The Halloween Franchise - Nerdificent
Halloween Movie Franchise Continuity and Timelines Explained with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
The Wizard's Tarot
Neon Alter: The Modern Metaphysical Marketplace
Teresa Macbre - Halloween Prints and Greeting Cards
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In this episode, we take a call from a Lantern who spread some seriously spooky cheer to the trick-or-treaters in his neighborhood. We also hear stories about Halloween from an RA's perspective, VHS collecting, and we get an EEEEKmail follow-up in regards to our Halloween mystery song.
Mentioned in this episode:
Rhode Montijo
How to With John Wilson
Home Video Stars
Creepy Crafts Club
The Frightline
Teresa Macabre
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In today's episode, we get an EEEEKmail ghost story from Miami, take a call about the mysteries of HP Lovecraft, and hear about the many joys of Apple Cider and discuss all its delicious forms. Plus recommendations and memories regarding spooky clothes, trick or treating, and cozy movies!
Mentioned on the episode:
Lucé Reads Calling the Spirits Introduction
Mulder and Scully Earrings
Outsiders: How To Adapt H.P. Lovecraft In the 21st Century
Murder Apparel
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Miami Biltmore Hotel
Ninety Years Ago, Thomas 'Fatty' Walsh Died as He Lived - By the Gun
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In this episode, a Lantern writes to us asking for assistance on what can only be described as a near-impossible, mind-melting quest. Are you up for the challenge? We also brainstorm ideas for a Halloween-themed bachelorette party and take a bone-chilling call about a haunted Scottish pub!
Mentioned in this episode:
Workplace Haunted House & Cursed Song
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters
Fresh Air Interview with Emil Ferris
The Banshee Labyrinth
12 Non-Cheesy Ways to Throw a Halloween Themed Bachelorette Party
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This episode is packed with stories about ghosts, trick-or-treating, and Faygo. It's hard to pick which one of those topics is scariest!
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Watch The Faculty With Us!
Death at the Lighthouse: A Grand Island Riddle
Dwight Frye's Laugh
Halloween Pie
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This episode is overflowing with treats (no tricks)! We get feedback from a thrift store worker, learn about what scares (and annoys) one listener when they're watching horror movies, and we take a call from a Lantern who already has their entire Halloween season mapped out in spooky detail. Plus, we get a pillowcase full of chilling podcast, TV, and book recommendations! I'm feeling fully immersed in Halloween spirit after working on this one. I hope you feel it, too!
Mentioned in this episode:
IAH Summerween Double Feature!
Dark Air by Terry Carnation
Up and Vanished
Haunted Road
The Battersea Poltergeist
Smashers: Gross Eyeball
Nocturnals
Creep It Real
Oddities Flea Market
Milburn Haunted Manor
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We just got back from our Summerween Vacation and discovered many deFRIGHTful messages from new Lanterns! In this episode, we discuss the magic of cookware, hear about an eye-popping Halloween tradition in an artsy New Jersey town, ponder spooky music, and nab a few new recommendations!
Mentioned in this episode:
IAH Summerween Double Feature!
Lucé's 2020 Halloween Playlist
Tardigrade Inferno
La Befana
Donabe
Radio Rental USA
Be Busta: Scary Stories
Cinestalker
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This week we hear from a caller who survived a crazy event, does she have a ghost to thank? We also get more thoughts on Hocus Pocus 2 and Salem. Plus, we learn about The Teal Pumpkin Project!
Mentioned in this episode:
IAH Double Feature Night
Teresa Macabre Art
Awaken the Spirits Event
Derry Halloween
The Teal Pumpkin Project
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This week we hear stories about haunted houses, pumpkin carving parties, and horror movie marathons. Plus, we get a call from our youngest Lantern yet and Steve writes back to share that amazing Oatmeal cookie recipe!
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This week we hear of a caper through a cemetery, we get a new Halloween party idea, and we get the scoop on more cozy Halloween food! Plus, one Lantern tells us about their Devil's Night experiences.
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Modcloth's Halfway to Halloween Collection
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Halloween joy is bursting out of the seams of this episode. Fill up your trick-or-treat bags with ideas for keeping the spooky spirit thriving during the "off-season," and collect some sweet encouragement on how to use the Halloween spirit of community to reach out to those having a hard time.
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Spooky Little Halloween
Preserve Halloween Festival
Spooky Swap Meet
Heritage Square Museum
Marvel and Moon
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This week we get a letter jammed pack with amazing Halloween details, including some autumnal wedding ideas. We also take a call from a librarian who has great new book AND television recommendations for us. Plus, an all-baby Halloween party?! Now we've seen everything!
Mentioned on today's episode:
Neon Altar
Grady Hendrix
Satanic Panic (2019)
The Tricker Treater and Other Stories
Men in Kilts Home Repair
Men in Kilts TV Show
Men in Kilts Ep. 4 'Witchcraft and Superstition'
The Haunted Librarian - My Favorite Spooky Ambience
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This week we get recommendations for halfway to Halloween parties, soaps, shaving products, and more! Plus we field a concerned call from Canada! Are trick-or-treaters disappearing??
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Mentioned in this episode:
Join Us For Folk Horror Night
Southern Witchcrafts
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
The Dying Trend of Trick-or-Treating
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In this episode, we hear stories about epic Halloween costumes, distressing underwear pranks, and delightful Covid-safe Halloween celebrations. We also get some cozy Halloween movie and story recommendations, and we even make a love connection!
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Weeny Witch
Baba Yaga
Taisia Kitaiskaia
The Wicker Man
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Ho Ho Ho today we're going to dive into the origins of Santa Claus and explore some ancient pagan traditions that influenced our favorite tinsel trimmed holiday! Plus we'll take a few calls from the Hot Chocolate Hotline and read some ELFmail! Mentioned in this episode: Unionize the North Pole Subscribe to It's Always Christmas on Patreon Follow It's Always Christmas on Instagram Shop the It's Always Christmas RedBubble store
A message from Lucé and Pete.
Everytown
Red Canary Song
AAPI Community Fund
Asian Mental Health Collective
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
The National Organization of Asians and Pacific Islanders Ending Sexual Violence (NAPIESV)
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
In this episode, a listener goes hunting for some missing pumpkins and finds a lesson on class. Plus a call about an actual small fright, two book recommendations, and a love connection?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ween Dream - Costume Donations
Lovecraft Country Radio
Lovecraft Country (book)
In a Dark, Dark Wood (book)
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In this episode, we hear cozy and spine-tingling memories of Halloween from Wine Country to Farm Country to Out of the Country! That's right, we read our first letter from Australia! Plus two new book recommendations, a TV show to watch, witch thoughts, and a little biblical insight into my annual 7 cent trick-or-treat score!
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Heka Not Hekate by David Rankine
Heka
Hecate
Greeks in Egypt
The Owl House
Things to do When You're Goth in the Country
The Scabbed Wings of Abaddon
Lucky Number Seven
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Today we crack open a new chapter in which we'll discover the roots of another Halloween icon.
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In this episode, we hear a chilling ghost story from England and a hilarious story of a DIY haunted house mishap! Plus a fantastic novel recommendation and memories of tricks (and some treats).
Mentioned in this episode:
Browns Pie Shop
House of Leaves
Poe - Haunted
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In this episode, we explore the history of Halloween decor giants Dennison and Beistle. We will look at the impact these two paper companies had on American Culture and how they brought the image of the skeleton to the masses as a staple of Halloween festivities. This episode concludes our chapter on skeletons!
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In this episode, we delve into our memories of the hottest, coldest, and rainiest Halloweens. We also hear a call from a Ghoul Gang member about an incredible ancient effigy mound in Southern Ohio and we discuss the problem with exorcisms and "dark energy." Plus, new horror novel recommendations!
Mentioned in this episode:
Digging Up the Indian Burial Ground Trope by Shea Vassar
How The Amityville Horror Ended Up With 22 Sequels
Christian Prayer Group and Native Americans Face-Off at Ohio's Serpent Mound
Ohio History - Serpent Mound
Exorcism: Increasingly frequent, including after US protests
Peebles Ohio
John Ajvide Lindqvist
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In this episode, we travel from the Indigenous Burial Mounds of Wisconsin to the Crossbones Graveyard in London and we learn about the lack of discernment when it comes to interment. Plus mall trick-or-treating, 19th-century French Devil Tissue, & a letter from Transylvania brings a tear to Lucé's eye.
Mentioned in this episode:
Crossbones Graveyard
The History of McDonald's Halloween Buckets
Creepers Peepers Jello
Diableries: Stereoscopic Adventures in Hell by Brian May
French Devil Tissue a History
The Hill of the Dead on the Western Shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts: Two Early Twentieth-Century Narratives by Marlin F. Hawley
The Meskwaki and Big Lake Butte Des Morts
Wisconsin Burial Mounds
Native Land Map
History of Wisconsin Indigenous People
Meskwaki Nation
Pete Byrnes' new album In Parallels.
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In this episode, we learn about memento mori and the role this ancient philosophy played in keeping skeletons fashionable.
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This week we get treated to a few delightful Halloween memories from childhood: a bunch of party-goers get into a rather sticky situation, an epic snowstorm takes on trick-or-treaters, and a listener comes face to face with possession. Plus a new book series recommendation!
Mentioned in this episode: Dean Koontz's Frankenstien and Pete Byrnes' new album In Parallels.
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A meaningful community update on United American, Ohio's first Black cemetery. This is a follow-up to our December 11th Small Frights episode, Theater Ghosts.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Union Foundation Press Release
The Union Foundation History
2020 NPS African American Civil Rights Grant Awardees
Go Fund Me for the Restoration of United American Cemetery
We Need To Help Restore Ohio's Oldest Black Cemetery - Cincinnati Enquirer
Madisonville’s United American is Ohio’s First Black Cemetery and It Needs Your Help - City Beat
In the last episode, we discovered the first images of skeletons as art were spawned from the horrors of The Black Plague - most notably the Danse Macabre and the iconic Grim Reaper.
In this episode, we meditate on the endurance of this medieval imagery through a ghastly tale by the master of horror himself, Stephen King.
The Reaper's Image was first printed in Startling Mystery Stories in 1969 and collected in Skeleton Crew in 1985.
This episode is performed by Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. The editing, theme song, and sound design is by Pete Byrnes.
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This week we got a call about Skinwalkers! Plus letters about collegiate ghost sightings, trick-or-treat etiquette ideas, favorite Halloween candies, and hold onto your butts because the debate over trunk-or-treat and Halloween safety rages on!
Mentioned in this episode: Skinwalkers, The Pixy Stix Killer: The Man Who Killed Halloween, Joel Best: Halloween Sadism, QAnon Misdirects Our Attention Away From the Real Threats to Children
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The Black Plague brought us two indelible images of skeletons we still use in our Halloween celebrations today! Let's explore how these symbols of death unfurled in the imaginations of Medieval Europeans and how they continued to thrive over the last 650 years.
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This week we got letters about creepy Victorian New Year's superstitions and ghosts popping up in the worst places! Plus calls about new Halloween recipes, local urban legends, more listener nickname ideas, and clever ways to use your job as an excuse to decorate for Halloween all year long!
Mentioned in this episode: Victorian New Year's Superstitions
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This week we get more ghost stories and cemetery strolls from our listeners! Plus we get a great IAH merch idea! Speaking of which, we now have a RedBubble store where you can get fun IAH gear. I'll be updating it regularly with new designs.
Mentioned in this episode: The United American Cemetery in Cincinnati
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On our quest to discover where and when modern-day skeleton decor originated, we swing by the middle ages to see how they dealt with their dead.
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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week listeners share stories about the cemeteries they enjoy exploring! We also get a fun new Halloween recipe and discuss some ways to keep the Halloween spirit going as we slide into winter. Plus, we get a fun urban legend about a dog!
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How did skeletons become one of the most popular symbols of Halloween? Today we kick off a multi-week chapter on the history of skeletons and their connection to Halloween.
On this episode, we revisit the Celts and examine the theory that they were the first to decorate with skulls for the holiday.
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This week we hear a creepy urban legend from our very own Pete Byrnes! We also hear stories about cemeteries and superstitions. Plus, a recommendation for another spooky podcast!
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As a prelude to our upcoming chapter on skeletons, today I tell you the tale of Aaron Kelly's Bones!
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Watch out for ladders and spilled salt because it's Friday the 13th! This week we dive into the history behind today's superstitions. We also take calls from the All Hallows Hotline about Halloween 2020 experiences and hear a great argument for giving all trick-or-treaters candy regardless of age or costume. Plus a letter from New Orleans and more Halloween resources to enjoy all year round!
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Today we hear from a listener who helps us understand the important differences between appreciation vs. appropriation when it comes to Dia de los Muertos. We also answer some questions about the history of skeleton imagery in Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. Plus, a caller shares a ghastly premonition with us.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Calavera: Sugar Skulls
Medieval Bodies
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This week we hear from a listener who annually celebrates Dia de los Muertos, then we field a question about costume appropriation, and acknowledge that there's a difference between Frankenstein and Frankenstein's Monster. We hear from another listener who paints and hides rocks for kids, and we get a fun new Halloween movie recommendation!
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Dark Night of the Scarecrow
Read This Before Doing Sugar Skull Make-up
The History of Dia de los Muertos and Why You Shouldn't Appropriate It
Stop Colonizing Day of the Dead
Cultral Appropriate Hits Dia de los Muertos
Today we explore the 3000-year history of the Mexican Days of the Dead. How did these customs begin? Did Spanish colonization affect the celebration? Is it different from Halloween? Listen now to learn the answers to these questions and more! Do you celebrate the Days of the Dead? We want to hear about it! Share your memories and experiences with us by calling into the All Hallows Hotline at 802-532-DEAD or write us an eeeek-mail at itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com. Sources: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) - History.com Day of the Dead - Encyclopedia Britannica Lady of the Dead: Mictēcacihuātl - Brown and Hudson How to say Mictlan, Mictlantecuhtli and Mictecacihuatl - Tecpaocelotl Castillo Exploring the Traditions of Mexico's Day of the Dead - Culture Trip
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This week we ponder what to call Halloween Eve, how to stay safe yet spooky this weekend, and how to beat the Halloween Hangover. We also hear some memories about Trick-or-Treating, pranks, ghosts, and food. We get some more movie recommendations and responses to past callers. Plus letters from England and Ireland!!
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A Brief History of Mischief Night
What's the Night Before Halloween Called? It depends where you live!
Meet Me In St. Louis - Halloween Mischief
The Purple Stuff Podcast - CBS Halloween Specials from 1985!
Gather round, it's scary story time! Today I'll read you three bone-chilling tales connected by one grisly historical event.
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The Green Ribbon by Alvin Schwartz
The Velvet Ribbon by Ann McGovern
The Adventure of the German Student by Washington Irving
10 Psychological Reasons 'The Velvet Ribbon' Is More Horrifying Than You Thought by Lyra Radford
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This week we hear a compelling argument for Trunk-or-Treat, and dive into Halloween foods, playlists, and filmstrips. We also get a thought-provoking call about Trick-or-Treat age limits, a fascinating story about the outlaw Elmer McCurdy, and a bone-chilling letter all the way from TRANSYLVANIA!
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Could a Troubled Murderer Really Be a Strigoi?
Danse Macabre Halloween Film Strip
How a Real Corpse Ended Up in a California Fun Park Spookhouse
The Happy Haunting of America [1997] VHS Horror Holiday Documentary Why you won’t see the Charlie Brown TV specials in the usual places this year
Lucé Hallowéén - Spotify Playlist
Where does the phrase Trick-or-Treat come from and how did this custom get started? In this episode, we take a whirlwind journey from the middle ages to the present day as we learn about the various forms of our most beloved Halloween tradition.
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All Souls Day
Guisers
Halloween in Scotland
History of Halloween
How Trick-or-Treating Became a Halloween Tradition
Albertans May Have Been 1st to Say 'Trick or Treat'
Who's Afraid of Trunk-or-Treat
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week we'll explore why fear can be so thrilling, hear about a ghost who helps with furniture issues, enjoy a Mischief Night memory, take a couple of movie recommendations, tackle a question about incorporating our pandemic masks into our costumes, and get invited to a trivia night! Plus, we welcome a much-needed correction from a listener.
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Halloween Trivia Night 10/30
Here's Why You Actually Love Being Scared - Insider
Why You Should Stop Saying "Committed Suicide" - Huffington Post
Victorians worked hard to separate Halloween from its Irish roots, and in doing so, transformed it into an oddly romantic holiday. In this episode, we'll look at the types of parties, pranks, and games that defined Halloween in the late 19th century. Sources: Halloween in Victorian America by Lesley Bannatyne 19th Century Halloween Party by Kristin Holt The Romance of Halloween in Turn-of-the-Century Ocean Grove Victorian American History Godey's Lady's Book, 1830-1898 - Cleveland Museum of Art Godey's Lady's Book 1871
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week we'll hear Trick-or-Treat memories, a book recommendation from New Orleans, a question about costume etiquette, a letter in response to a caller from our 3rd episode, an eerie urban legend rooted in a disturbing truth, and a few more non-scary Halloween movie recommendations so no one has to feel like a Halloween poser.
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Sources:
Exploring St.Louis Cemetary No. 1
Was a Suicide Mistaken for a Halloween Decoration - Snopes
Halloween Trickery Turns Deadly - Snopes
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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In this episode, we discover the roots of Halloween in America and the ways it appeared in the colonies even before Irish immigrants. Listen now to discover how apple peels, egg yolks, and mistletoe figure in.
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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Sources:
History of Halloween
A Brief History of Halloween
Maryland: the Catholic Experiment
Puritanism
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week we hear a story about how to haunt your neighbors (in a cute way). Then I answer questions about how to have Halloween fun during a pandemic, and whether there are any good couple costumes for dogs. Plus we got two letters about The Halloween Tree cartoon this week! One from the UK and one from Utah! Amazing!
Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call into the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
Many countries and cultures don't celebrate Halloween, but they do have their own incredible festivals honoring the dead. In this episode, we discover some of those fascinating Halloween-adjacent traditions. It's a fun reminder that no matter where we come from, we all want to remember and honor our ancestors.
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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Sources:
Obon Traditions in Japanese Culture
Pictures of the Obon Festival of the Dead in Japan
The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead in Japan
Ghost Festival
What You Need to Know About Obon
12 Halloween Celebrations From Around the World
5 African Festivals to Celebrate Instead of Halloween
Nigeria's Egungun Festival: Color, Culture, & Community
Yoruba Religion
Bolaji Campbell on Egungun
The Egungun Festival of the Yoruba People
Have You Heard of the Hungry Ghost Festival?
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!
This week we tackle a question about Halloween in Japan, explore some real-life haunted landmarks, and read a letter all the way from the birthplace of Halloween - IRELAND!!
Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call into the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com.
In this episode, we explore three Roman festivals honoring the dead and learn why beans used to be the spookiest food!
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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Sources:
Encyclopedia Britannica
Appeasing the Ancestors: The Parentalia and Feralia - History and Archaeology Online
How Ancient Rome’s Scariest Ghosts Gave Their Name to Madagascar’s Lemurs - Mental Floss
Lemuria the Ancient Roman Day of the Dead - ThoughtCo. Why Beans Were an Ancient Emblem of Death - Atlas Obscura The Evils of Beans Pt.1 - Nourishing Death
Welcome to the first Small Frights Friday episode! Each week, I will share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag,
This week we'll hear a story about Beggar's Night in the 1950s and a spooky tale about hayrides after closing time. We also tackle a few Halloween questions about nostalgia, razor blades in apples, Trunk-r-Treat, and whether it's possible to be a Halloween Poser.
Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call into the All Hallows Hotline: (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com.
We now know that Halloween comes from the ancient Celtic celebration Samhain. In this episode, we explore some of the monsters of Samhain including Julius Caesar, or as I like to call him, the Grinch That (almost) Stole Halloween!
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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Samhain - History.com
Where Did Celts Come From? Who Were the Druids? - Survive the Jive
Indo-European Languages - Ancient History Encyclopedia
Samhain: The Celtic roots of Halloween - New Grange
What is Celtic Ethnicity and Their History - Harreira
Tlachtga: Tom Darcy chats to Joe Conlon
Introducing It’s Always Halloween! This year ‘round podcast will dive deep into the dark history of our favorite horror-filled holiday. Each week we’ll explore a specific custom, fear, or fright while celebrating everything that makes being scared so fun!
But where, when, and how did Halloween even start? On the first episode we throw on a little Glenn Danzig and travel way back to 2nd century to find the answers.
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write in to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
You may be featured on an upcoming episode!