Two ghouls share history, fun facts, and personal stories about spooky topics from Halloween folklore to favorite horror films.
The Ghouls Night In podcast is an absolute gem in the world of spooky podcasts. From the very first episode, it is clear that this show is a labor of love and passion for hosts Midge Munster and Penny. The chemistry between them is electric, making it feel like you're joining in on a fun night with your best ghoul friends. Their banter is quick-witted and hilarious, often leaving you laughing until it hurts. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the educational aspect. Each episode delves into spooky topics and provides fascinating information that leaves you wanting to learn more. Whether it's talking about terrifying turnips or Victorian level thrills, there's always something intriguing to discover. The hosts strike a perfect balance between kookiness, creepiness, and intrigue, creating a unique blend that keeps you coming back for more.
As much as I adore The Ghouls Night In podcast, there are a few minor drawbacks worth mentioning. First, because the episodes are so enjoyable and addictive, it can be frustrating when you catch up and have to wait for each new episode every week. It's a testament to how captivating this podcast truly is, but the anticipation can be tough! Additionally, while the show covers a wide range of spooky topics, it would be great to see even more diversity in terms of subjects explored. For example, an episode on the history of cadavers and UT's Body Farm would be fascinating and add another layer of macabre education.
In conclusion, The Ghouls Night In podcast is an absolute delight for lovers of all things spooky-ooky. It offers a perfect blend of humor and education that keeps you entertained from start to finish. Midge Munster and Penny clearly have a deep passion for all things creepy and their love for each other shines through in every episode. This show is like having your own personal night in with your best ghoul friends, filled with deep belly laughs and nostalgic feels. So grab your popcorn, light some candles, and listen to this podcast for a guaranteed good time. You won't be disappointed!
Penny & Midge discuss the Cadaver Synod, one of the many morbidly fascinating tales from the early days of the Vatican. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the Fox Sisters, two young women who became the faces of Spiritualism movement, through their rise to fame and later struggles. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge stare into the mystifying world of mirrors. When were the first mirrors invented, why are they the center of so many superstitions, and how the heck do they work?? Come join the conversation in the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the history of how embalming became standard practice in America and explore several green burial options available today. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge discuss the Kentucky Meat Shower, a bizarre unsolved mystery that still delights (and disgusts...) the public. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge recap & review the first episode of a much anticipated new show the gays and ghouls are going to love. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge delve into the history of Denver's Cheesman Park, a beautiful park in the heart of the city that started off as the area's first burial ground. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history and psychology of rollercoasters - are these metal beasts actually dangerous, and why do some people enjoy being scared? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the history & lore of the leprechaun! How did this figure of Irish folklore become a staple of American media? Join the community on the Ghouls Night In discord Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge enter The Twilight Zone to discuss why this formatively spooky show is considered one of the greatest TV shows of all time and the story of the man who created it. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the work of noted director David Lynch. Lynch's surreal and dreamlike films and TV have captivated audiences since his first film Eraserhead in 1977. Join our community on Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge explore the phenomenon of spontaneous mummies caused by extreme cold, specificially 5,000 year old Otzi the Iceman and the Franklin expedition sailors buried on Beechey Island. Come discuss the episode & all things spooky on our Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge are celebrating Ghoulentine's today with a listener appreciation episode featuring listener questions and your best stories about being a fan of the pod. Now you can hang out with your fellow ghouls on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow us on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge return to Midge's Monster Menagerie to explore the legend of the wendigo, from its origin in Algonquian folklore to interpretations (and misinterpretations) in pop culture today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of the Franklin expedition. This Victorian attempt to navigate the Arctic to find the Northwest Passage ended in tragedy and left mysteries we're still exploring today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the history of horror films and award shows - why are great horror performances snubbed? What category do these films belong in? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss Robert Eggers' new reimagining of Nosferatu. This episode contains SPOILERS for the film! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge reflect on the year's best and spookiest events, movies, and acquisitions and discuss personal and podcast goals for 2025. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge read aloud another popular Christmas ghost story: Smee by A.M. Burrage. Find out how a game of hide and seek can take a turn for the spooky in this haunting tale. Follow the ghouls in Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history and folklore of Italy's Christmas witch, La Befana! Where did her legend begin, and why is she always sweeping?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge discuss a holiday horror flick that helped defined the slasher genre: Black Christmas! Why did this scary sorority flick have so many titles? And how about those remakes? Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge continue their very well planned out two part vampire series with a look at Nosferatu - the 1922 silent film and OG horror movie that introduced the world to the vampire as we know it today. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history and folklore of the monster we call the vampire. How did the vampire get its name? How did real life fears of this creature manifest? And how did Lord Byron get mixed up in this story? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightin Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the origins behind some common superstitions. What makes black cats or breaking mirrors unlucky? Are some supersitions just tricking us into following regular good advice? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore more fascinating tombstones from around the world, featuring some creepy dude moves and very unique grave materials. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge match wits again in a diabolical trivia game - the rules have changed this time around, find out which ghoul will take the title of Trivia Champion this time! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge revisit a formative Halloween influence: Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree! The original 1972 novel and beloved 1993 animated TV special offer a nostalgic and informative Halloween adventure that's the perfect addition to your spooky viewing this month. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge revisit this year's Halloween decor options, chatting about additional collections (Target, Williams Sonoma, and more) as well as DIY plans and ideas. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of Halloween's most divisive candy: candy corn! Is this sweet treat just for agriculture enthusiasts? Do you eat your candy corn like a weirdo? Find out all these things and more! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss some of the world's most unique tombstones, from the creepy to the charming. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the modern autumnal classic Over The Garden Wall. This low spoiler convo covers why this miniseries is a great pre AND post Halloween watch. Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge deep dive into their thoughts on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long awaited sequel to Tim Burton's beloved spooky classic. This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for the film! Get your Ghoul School merch! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge celebrate a true icon of spooky shows: The X-Files! We're chatting about favorite and most memorable episodes, how the show started, and the bisexual panics it caused for so many of us. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the mystery of Frozen Charlotte - what's the story that inspired a popular folk ballad turned children's toy turned...dessert?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge talk about when the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius and what we've learned about what happened that day in the centuries since. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss some of the first reported alien abductions. What do these abduction claims have in common? How do they align with pop culture of the time? And why are aliens sticking rods in people's belly buttons? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night in Merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of death masks. From an Ancient Roman tradition to modern day art object, death masks have had a strange and sometimes tragic history. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of Ben Cooper, Inc, a company that was at the forefront of commercial Halloween costumes & helped transform how we celebrate today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss ossuaries and the art of decorating churches with human bones. What was the purpose of these macabre displays, and where did all those bones come from? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the summeriest of the Universal Monster movies: Creature From the Black Lagoon! This classic is celebrating 70 years this year - learn about the cultural fascinations that lead to the creation of the iconic Gillman. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss a modern vampire classic: Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles (Interview with the Vampire). This high-level look at the series ranges from the inspiration behind the original novel to the various screen adaptations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge talk about the best spooky and horror-inspired games, from the perfect Halloween pick for your next board game night to horror video games that might keep you up all night. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge sit down to discuss everything we've seen so far from the big box stores for Halloween 2024, complete with trend alerts & what we would do differently. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge return to the nature corner to learn some Snake Facts! We'll also explore what's put snakes at the center of stories from mythology to horror movies throughout the centuries. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss another queer podcast spooky ghouls will love: Welcome to Night Vale! This delightful community radio broadcast from a very strange town just celebrated its 12th birthday this weekend. And now, the weather. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the darker side of drag as seen on the Boulet Brothers' Dragula. This competition show proudly celebrates the weird, alternative, and filthy and pushes a diverse array of performers to their limits in more ways than one. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge kick off Pride month with a chat about Jennifer's Body! This dark teen horror comedy didn't find its audience in initial release, but has become a cult favorite thanks to its biting tone, queer subtext, and commentary on sexual violence. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of choreomania AKA a dancing plague. What made medieval Europeans get on their feet, and is it true they danced themselves to death? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge get chatty & answer YOUR questions about how the podcast is made. We're diving in deep and spilling all the nitty gritty details with a few tricks & treats along the way. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, also known as "Terrible Tilly." This desolate lighthouse has featured in tales of both maritime disaster and supernatural mayhem since the 1880s. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge dive back into the world of Gothic literature with Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, from the true crime inspiration behind the story to the many, many adaptations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
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