A year-round celebration of Halloween history and traditions, spooks past and present, with your master of scaremonies Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
The It's Always Halloween podcast is a delightful and informative show that celebrates all things Halloween. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the holiday or just have a casual interest in it, this podcast offers something for everyone. The host, Luce, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, making you feel like you're sitting by a cozy fire with friends as she shares fascinating stories and insights about Halloween traditions and popular culture. The community of listeners, known as Luce, adds to the sense of belonging and joy that this podcast brings. It's truly a light in the darkness during difficult times.
The best aspects of this podcast are its fun and educational content, the welcoming community, and the celebration of all things Halloween. Luce's passion for the holiday shines through in every episode as she explores different cultural traditions, shares personal anecdotes and experiences, and highlights various aspects of Halloween that may not be commonly known. The episodes are well-researched and cover a wide range of topics related to Halloween, from history to folklore to food recommendations. The Patreon community provides additional content and perks for dedicated fans. Overall, it's a podcast that exudes love for Halloween while also being inclusive and respectful.
As for the worst aspects of this podcast, it's challenging to find any significant flaws. Some listeners might prefer more structured episodes or specific themes each week, but the conversational style employed by Luce allows for organic conversations with guests and fosters an inclusive environment where listeners can share their own stories and opinions. Occasionally, technical issues or audio glitches may occur, but they are minor inconveniences that do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the show.
In conclusion, The It's Always Halloween podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves Halloween or has an interest in learning about cultural traditions and popular culture associated with this holiday. With its informative yet entertaining approach and its warm sense of community, it provides joy and education for listeners throughout the year. Luce's enthusiasm and dedication to researching the topics make each episode a delight to listen to, whether you're wandering around an ancestral home or doing chores after work. Whether you're a spooky soul or just looking for some cozy fall vibes, this podcast is sure to satisfy your Halloween cravings. Stay spooky!
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 HauntingKia Creates Website Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Raven Record + Zine Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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. Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society 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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society 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! Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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? Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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! Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 ClubAx 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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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! Follow JT Smith on Instagram @thatphangoria Ax Wound Film Festival New England Cider Map by Alex the Cider Donuteur Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society 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 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com 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 Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society 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. Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com 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 Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society 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! Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com 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 Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society 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! Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com 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 Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 IAH Spotify Playlist Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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! Wanna share your Halloween memories or grill Greg? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com 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 Pre-Order The Lantern's Way #2 Order The Lantern's Way #1 Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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! To hear the entire episode subscribe to bonus episodes on Spotify or Patreon (comes with additional goodies).
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 Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern's Way Vol.2! Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com Pre-orders open: 7/23!Submission deadline: 8/25 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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! Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern's Way Vol.2!Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com Pre-orders open: 7/23! Submission deadline: 8/25 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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! Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern's Way Vol.2! Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com Pre-orders open: 7/23!Submission deadline: 8/25 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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! Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern's Way Vol. 2! Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com Pre-orders open: 7/23!Submission deadline: 8/25 Buy Joe's New Book: The Queer Affirmations Coloring Book 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 EEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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 Order Kia's Puzzle Books: Halloween Haunting Ghost Hunter Magician's Library Check Out Kia Creates! 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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 AmazonRocky Horror Picture Show in LA 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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! 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
In the town of Fountain death reaches for you through every drop of rain. To hear the full episode join the Ghoul Gang on Patreon OR you can now subscribe to our bonus episodes through Spotify.
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. 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
When the wolves start circling her family's house at night, Erzsébet starts unraveling sharp, disturbing secrets. To hear the full episode join the Ghoul Gang on Patreon OR you can now subscribe to our bonus episodes through Spotify.
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) 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Join the Local Lantern Society
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. To hear the full episode join the Ghoul Gang on Patreon OR you can now subscribe to our bonus episodes through Apple and Spotify.
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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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! 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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. To hear the full episode join the Ghoul Gang on Patreon OR you can now subscribe to our bonus episodes through Apple and Spotify.
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). 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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. To hear the full episode join the Ghoul Gang on Patreon OR you can now subscribe to our bonus episodes through Apple and Spotify.
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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store Join the Local Lantern Society
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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way 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 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 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 Order our HalloZINE: The Lantern's Way 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 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 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
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 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 Buy The Lantern's Way Zine 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 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! 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'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 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 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. Watch: Emma's films! Follow: Emma @matzoballemma on Instagram and Twitter Order: The Lantern's Way (now shipping!) Read: There's A Reason Why Queer Folks Love Halloween So Much by Tyler Curry 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 suffer some frightening audio glitches and pivot to reading the haunting short(ish) story 1408 by Stephen King. You can read along with a sneaky free copy of it here. The Lantern's Way started shipping (via owl of course) this week! Keep those peepers on your mailboxes and please share pictures when they arrive! The zine will be available indefinitely, so if you haven't ordered yet, don't panic! But if you want to get it by the 31st get your order in asap! 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
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