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Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!

Holidays After Dark


    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 83 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Holidays After Dark

    National Missing Children's Day 2025: Never Stop Searching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 18:56


    In this episode, Kristin uncovers the mission behind National Missing Children's Day and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The infamous cases of the abductions of Adam Walsh and Etan Patz are also explored.Get more info about NCMEC here.Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Star Wars Day 2025: May the 4th Be With You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 17:28


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the pop culture phenomenon "Star Wars Day" and the history behind its famous slogan "May the 4th be with you".Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Holidays Unfiltered: A Conversation with CJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 59:33


    For the 80th episode of Holidays After Dark, Kristin sits down with the host of The Rose Suchak Ladder podcast, CJ, to chat about the complexities of holidays, our mutual love for Christmas, and how tattoos and mental health can play a role in all of this.Listen to The Rose Suchak Ladder podcast here.Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Easter 2025: Spooks and Sweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 19:30


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores a witchy Swedish Easter tradition and uncovers the complex history behind two Easter candy classics...Peeps and Jelly Beans!Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Spring 2025: Don't Waffle on Listening!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 15:24


    In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent trip to Nashville, recognizes the start of Spring, and explores the unexpected history behind International Waffle Day!Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    St. Patrick's Day 2025: Irish Headless Horseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 17:57


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark turns St. Patrick's Day into an unexpected Halloween celebration by uncovering the Irish history behind the tale of the Headless Horseman known as Dullahan! Washington Irving's interpretation, as seen in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", is also discussed. Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Shop Temporal Travel's games here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Mardi Gras 2025: Misfortunes and Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 17:06


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark investigates some tragedies associated with Mardi Gras celebrations, including the shocking death of over 100 young boys at a charity event gone wrong and deadly parade float mishaps.Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Valentine's Day 2025 Part Two: Don't Break My Conversation Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 16:30


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark reveals the story behind the conversation heart, which is a classic candy staple of the Valentine's Day season.Buy some merch:https://holidaysafterdarkshop.fourthwall.com/ or athttps://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Valentine's Day 2025 Part One: Vinegar Valentines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 15:44


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark kicks off Season 4 and our Valentine's Day celebrations by exploring the history of the not-so-nice Vinegar Valentine. Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Christmas 2024 Part Five: My Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 18:35


    In this episode, Kristin brings back the annual tradition of sharing some of her favorite parts of Christmas! Learn all about the best Christmas snacks, candies, and more! Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Christmas 2024 Part Four: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 17:01


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of snowmen, uncovers what they have been used for across centuries, and honors some famous snowmen we all know and love! Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Christmas 2024 Part Three: Interview with Author Seth Sjostrom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 54:17


    In this episode, Kristin chats with Author Seth Sjostrom about his books, including his latest installment "Love at the Christmas Con", as well as his love for Christmas and all things holidays! Check out Seth's work: https://sethsjostrom.com/ Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Christmas 2024 Part Two: Black Friday Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 17:48


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark reveals how the craziest shopping day of the Christmas season came to be. Some toys that have caused some of the biggest shopping madness, and even national security concerns, in the past are also discussed. Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Christmas 2024 Part One: Cracking Open The Nutcracker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 18:15


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of nutcrackers and how this decorative tool came to be associated with Christmas. The dark side behind The Nutcracker story and ballet is also revealed. Buy some merch: ⁠https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/⁠ Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing⁠ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at ⁠betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark⁠.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Halloween 2024 Part Three: My Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 19:03


    In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween related things, including candy, haunted houses, and more! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Halloween 2024 Part Two: Mummy Dearest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 16:30


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of mummification, uncovers how mummies became associated with Halloween, and gives a shout out to a few of these pop culture monsters. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Halloween 2024 Part One: Baby You're a Haunted House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 18:04


    In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent trip to LA, which was filled with Halloween treats, and then reveals the history behind how haunted houses came to be. The infamous St. Louis haunted attraction, The Darkness, is also discussed. Listen to It's Always Halloween podcast here. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Spooky Summer 2024: Creepy Creatures

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 17:05


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates Halloween in August by dissecting some holidays that recognize clowns, bats, and Frankenstein's Monster! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast! Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

    Christmas in July 2024 Part Three: Tropical Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 17:49


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the unique Christmas traditions countries and cities with warm climates partake in during the holiday season! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Christmas in July 2024 Part Two: An Interview with Brian Earl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 47:55


    In this episode, Kristin chats with Brian Earl, who is the host of the original Christmas podcast, Christmas Past. We discuss his journey into podcasting, writing books, and how he makes Christmas a part of his life all throughout the year! Listen to Christmas Past here. Buy Brian's first Christmas book here. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Christmas in July 2024 Part One: A Solemn Soirée

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 16:40


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark kicks off Christmas in July with an investigation into the Italian Hall Disaster, which occurred at a Christmas party in Calumet, Michigan back in 1913. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    World Day of Music 2024: Summer Sounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 18:18


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of music and how the World Day of Music came to be. Kristin also shares how music has personally impacted her life. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy Hollywood Pride book here: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Pride-Celebration-Representation-Perseverance/dp/0762485892 Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Hollywood Pride: An Interview with Alonso Duralde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 51:10


    In this episode, Kristin speaks with film critic, author, and podcaster Alonso Duralde about his new book "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film", as well as his life and career in Los Angeles and beyond! Buy "Hollywood Pride" book here! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Memorial Day 2024: Animals in Action

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 16:05


    In this Memorial Day episode, Holidays After Dark tells the stories of Siwash the Duck and Sergeant Reckless, a horse, both of whom were United States Military heroes. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Mother's Day 2024: Murderous Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 19:26


    In this Mother's Day episode, Holidays After Dark investigates the infamous cases of Diane Downs, Susan Smith, and Andrea Yates...all of whom killed their own children. Content warning: This episode discusses themes of violence and disturbing content. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    April 2024 Part Two: Spring Witches and Striptease

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 18:29


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates the Spring Night of the Witches, Walpurgis Night, and undresses the history behind World Burlesque Day! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    April 2024 Part One: Pranks and Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 20:01


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of April Fool's Day, uncovers some outrageous pranks carried out on this holiday, and then takes a look at the delicious National Deep Dish Pizza Day. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Easter 2024: Fiery Festivities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 20:23


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers some unique Easter celebrations and traditions from around the world. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    St. Patrick's Day 2024: Holiday Heists

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 17:43


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores a bank robbery committed by a man dressed as a Leprechaun and uncovers the mystery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Lighting Up Christmas: An Interview with Gerry D

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 49:20


    In this episode, Kristin speaks with the host of the podcast Totally Rad Christmas, Gerry D, about his favorite holiday memories, his awesome Christmas-related job, and so much more! Listen to Totally Rad Christmas here! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Lunar New Year 2024: Year of the Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 16:58


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history and traditions behind Lunar New Year celebrations. The commercialization of this holiday is also discussed. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Valentine's Day 2024: International Infatuation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 16:57


    Welcome to Season Three! In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates Valentine's Day by taking a look at some of the unusual ways lovers in foreign countries acknowledge this romantic day! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Reach out if you'd like a free sticker or to buy some merch! Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Christmas 2023 Part Four: My Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 23:17


    In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Christmas things from categories such as Christmas dinner side dishes, iconic characters, holiday villains and more! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Christmas 2023 Part Three: Exploring Elves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 22:45


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark dives head first into Elf culture, uncovers the history of these Christmas creatures, and recognizes some iconic Elves in pop culture. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Christmas 2023 Part Two: Reindeer Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 18:43


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of Reindeer and how they came to be associated with Santa Claus and Christmas. The story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is also broken down. Merry Christmas! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Christmas 2023 Part One: Ornament Oddities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 19:05


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the origins of some unusual Christmas Tree ornaments such as spiders, pickles, popcorn, and more! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Halloween 2023 Part Five: Witchy Wonders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 17:02


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark reviews Emilie P. Bush and William Kevin Petty's new book "A Coal City Halloween Volume 2: Wych Hazel" and explores the history of the whimsical Witch's House, also known as the Spadena House, in Beverly Hills, California. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Coal-City-Halloween-Vol-Welcome/dp/0984902848 Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Halloween 2023 Part Four: The Devil Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 17:34


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers the history of exorcisms, their representation in popular culture, and explains why they have come to be associated with Halloween. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Halloween 2023 Part Three: Spooky Superstitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 19:18


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark uncovers the fear behind Friday the 13th, explores the origins of some common superstitions related to Halloween, and shares the personal superstitions of some friends of the podcast! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Halloween 2023 Part Two: The Dead Don't Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 17:04


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of zombie culture and uncovers why we are so obsessed with the living dead. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Halloween 2023 Part One: Dark Decor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 20:12


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark kicks off the 2023 fall holiday season by exploring the history of Labor Day and uncovering how some of our favorite Halloween decorations came to be associated with the holiday. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Viva Las Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 18:37


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark takes a look at the unique, outrageous, and delicious ways the city of Las Vegas celebrates holidays! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Christmas in July 2023 Part Two: Crooner Confidential

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 16:32


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the controversial life of entertainer Bing Crosby, including his alleged ties to the Mafia. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!  

    Christmas in July 2023 Part One: Christmas Con

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 16:55


    In this episode, Kristin shares all the details about her experience at Christmas Con, Deck the Hallmark's live show, and the Glore Psychiatric Museum. Come along on a road trip to remember! Check out Deck the Hallmark here! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Midsummer 2023: Swedish Summers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 14:18


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark celebrates the Summer Solstice, the Strawberry Full Moon, and explores the history behind Sweden's Midsummer celebrations. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Father's Day 2023: Bind, Torture, Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 20:49


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark investigates Dennis Rader, better known as the BTK Killer, and explores the complex ways in which his daughter has had to deal with finding out her father is one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. Bonus: Robert, host of the Behind the Bells podcast, shares his thoughts on Coraline, as discussed in this year's Mother's Day episode. Listen to Behind the Bells! Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Memorial Day 2023: Fallen But Not Forgotten

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 16:46


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark recounts the history of Memorial Day and uncovers the story behind a massacre that occurred on this holiday. Link to short documentary "Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried": https://www.kcet.org/shows/memorial-day-massacre-workers-die-film-buried Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Mother's Day 2023: Coraline's Other Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 20:05


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark dissects the animated film Coraline and examines the relationship between the title character, her real mother, and the terrifying "Other Mother". Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Cinco de Mayo 2023: Injustice for All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 18:37


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the history of Cinco de Mayo and recounts the injustice that occurred surrounding the murder of Joe Torres in Houston, Texas. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Spring 2023: Festive Florals and Deadly Delights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 25:13


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explores the many ways flowers and plants can be incorporated into holiday celebrations and reveals one of the most dangerous plants of all, Deadly Nightshade. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

    Easter 2023: Tale of a Homicidal Hare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 20:17


    In this episode, Holidays After Dark explains the history behind how the Easter Bunny came to be and tries to determine if the story of the Bunny Man killer is real or simply an urban legend. Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast  Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   This episode is sponsored by Keen. Get the first 10 minutes of your reading of choice for only $1.99 at https://trykeen.com/holidaysafterdark.  Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

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