The Halloween Podcast

Can we really call something a proper holiday if Rankin/Bass didn't make a television special for it? Today we're digging up one of the stranger corners of Rankin/Bass history with Jack O'Lantern, the wonderfully weird 1972 Halloween installment of Festival of Family Classics. It's new to Lyle, relatively new to Meghan, and packed with pumpkins, witches, warlocks, scarecrows, supernatural mayhem and enough aggressively stage-Irish folklore to make Meghan — after living in Ireland with her Irish husband and spending rather a lot of her academic life specializing in Irish and British history — want to apologize to the entire country. Tá brón orm, a chairde! We also get into the genuinely fascinating Irish traditions behind the jack-o'-lantern, including why the “turnips” carved in Ireland and Scotland are what Americans would generally call rutabagas, and discover that the real folklore is considerably creepier than Rankin/Bass's version. So grab your pumpkin, mind the witches overhead, and join us for a wonderfully peculiar bit of vintage Halloween television. 41 days until Halloween! Watch it here: LINK Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some Halloween specials become childhood traditions. Others somehow pass you by completely — and then, years later, you finally discover what everyone has been talking about. Today Meghan introduces Lyle to Fat Albert's Halloween Special, a 1977 Halloween favorite that neither of us actually grew up watching. Meghan only discovered it as an adult after hearing it repeatedly mentioned among beloved classic Halloween television — and, much to her delight, she loved it. We're talking wonderfully old-school homemade costumes, Halloween mischief, Mudfoot remembering the supposedly better — and considerably less safety-conscious — Halloweens of his childhood, a spooky house near the cemetery, and the wonderfully lived-in neighborhood atmosphere that somehow made Meghan nostalgic for a Halloween special she had never actually seen as a child. Does Fat Albert's Halloween Special still work when childhood nostalgia isn't doing any of the heavy lifting? Lyle is about to find out. 42 days until Halloween! Watch it here: LINK Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They're creepy, they're kooky, and for both of us, they're pretty much perfect. Today on the Xennial Countdown to Halloween, we're revisiting The Addams Family (1991), starring Anjelica Huston, Raúl Juliá, Christopher Lloyd and Christina Ricci. The Addamses had already been delightfully strange for decades by the time they reached the big screen, but for a lot of Xennials, this was our Addams Family—and Meghan and Lyle both absolutely love this film. We're looking back at what made this wonderfully macabre family so much fun to grow up with, why the movie still works more than 30 years later, and why it feels so completely at home during Halloween season. So dim the lights, practice your finger snaps, and join us at the Addams residence. 43 days until Halloween! Watch it here: LINK Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, Lyle takes the lead as we return to the wonderfully unsettling world of Alvin Schwartz with “The Dream,” from 1991's Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones. It's a deceptively simple little story about a woman named Lucy Morgan, a disturbing dream, and the uneasy question of whether changing your plans can really change what is waiting for you. We're talking about why this short tale is so effective, the nightmare imagery that made it memorable, and the particular kind of childhood terror Schwartz was so remarkably good at creating. 44 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For a generation of Xennial kids, staying on Nickelodeon long enough meant eventually crossing over into the wonderfully strange world of Nick at Nite. Suddenly we were watching television made years—or even decades—before we were born, and because so much of it was wholesome and family-friendly, it was the kind of television grown-ups could happily watch with the kids still in the room. But Nick at Nite also had a wonderfully bizarre sense of humor, especially when it took perfectly innocent old television and repackaged it like something out of a horror movie, paranormal investigation, or conspiracy documentary. This time, Lyle takes the lead with an entire episode inspired by Nick at Nite's hilarious fake horror promos and bumpers—most of which Meghan either never saw or simply doesn't remember. From The Pants That Ate Fred Mertz to The Lost Brady and other gloriously ridiculous bits of classic-TV mythology, Lyle introduces Meghan to a side of Nick at Nite she somehow missed the first time around. Then, near the end, Meghan shares her picks for the spookiest shows from the Nick at Nite lineup. It's classic television, fake scares, genuine nostalgia, and a whole lot of laughing—this one was hilarious good fun. 45 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For today's Xennial Countdown to Halloween, we're joined by Special Guest Justin Shenkarow, whose career is woven through some of the television that helped define a Xennial childhood. Justin takes us back to growing up as a working actor in the late '80s and '90s, from his early days in the business and a first-season holiday appearance on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to playing Simon Holmes in the wonderfully strange Eerie, Indiana and becoming the unmistakable voice of Harold Berman on Hey Arnold! Naturally, we spend plenty of time in the spooky end of Justin's résumé. We talk about what it was like making Eerie, Indiana as a kid, the wonderfully weird television being made for young audiences at the time, Hey Arnold!'s 1997 Halloween special, “Arnold's Halloween,” and some of the other spooky and Halloween projects that have cropped up throughout his career. We also look back at what Halloween was actually like for Justin growing up during the era we're celebrating. And then Justin gives us what may very well be the GOAT of all guest paranormal experiences we've heard on the podcast to date. We are absolutely not spoiling that one here—you need to hear it from him. It's a trip through spooky '90s television, childhood Halloween memories, behind-the-scenes stories and one paranormal experience we will not be forgetting anytime soon. 46 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For today's Xennial Countdown to Halloween, we're heading back to Hillwood for Hey Arnold!'s wonderfully spooky 1997 Halloween special, “Arnold's Halloween.” Lyle and Meghan have both seen this one before, and we're revisiting Arnold and Gerald's Halloween prank that gets wildly out of hand. We talk about the episode's clever use of classic science-fiction scares, its very '90s take on Halloween night, and why Hey Arnold! was so good at creating a world where the kids felt like actual kids—and the adults were often considerably more ridiculous. From homemade costumes and neighborhood mischief to aliens, panic and one particularly memorable water tower, this is Hey Arnold! at its Halloween best. 47 days until Halloween! Watch it here: LINK Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: http://www.thehalloweenpodcast.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been haunting Halloween television for generations. Meghan grew up with Ichabod Crane, the autumn abundance of the Van Tassel farm, Bing Crosby's unforgettable narration and, of course, the Headless Horseman thundering through those wonderfully spooky woods. Lyle, on the other hand, somehow made it to adulthood without ever seeing it. Today, Meghan introduces Lyle to this 1949 Disney classic as they explore its roots in Washington Irving's original story, its gorgeous vision of autumn, its surprisingly rich language, memorable music and one of Disney's most effective ventures into genuine Halloween scares. Does it still work for someone seeing it for the first time as an adult—or is nostalgia doing some of the heavy lifting? 48 days until Halloween! Watch it here: Disney+ Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Grinch at Halloween? Meghan says absolutely. Lyle has… objections. In 1977, Dr. Seuss brought the Grinch back to television for Halloween Is Grinch Night, a wonderfully strange special that has been part of Meghan's Halloween season since childhood. For this episode, Lyle watched it for the first time — and the 2 hosts came away with very different opinions about what they had just seen. Meghan makes the case for sour-sweet winds, monsters, eerie atmosphere and one completely unhinged Paraphernalia Wagon. Lyle has some thoughts of his own. Is this an overlooked Halloween gem, or does Meghan have several decades of nostalgia working against her? Listen to the debate, then weigh in: Does Halloween Is Grinch Night actually count as Halloween? 49 days until Halloween! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ygSEkwRCQPM?is=Rne8XZjPOFCf7xKE Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com Haunt Line: 704-666-1666 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie, Is E.T. a Halloween Movie? If Die Hard is a Christmas movie, does that mean E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial gets to be a Halloween movie? Meghan is taking the case to Holiday Movie Court. Halloween isn't just a random scene in E.T. — it's established early, becomes an important part of the film, and ultimately gives Elliott the perfect cover for getting a very conspicuous extraterrestrial out of the house and through a neighborhood full of trick-or-treaters. So Meghan has a proposition: if the arguments used to admit Die Hard into the Christmas-movie club are applied consistently, E.T. has a case for admission as a Halloween movie. There's just one complication. Lyle doesn't particularly like E.T., and he's been appointed the jury. Meghan presents the evidence, Lyle delivers his verdict, and then the case goes to the court of public opinion. You are the jury on appeal. When you see this episode on our social media, tell us whether you uphold Lyle's verdict or overturn it — and give us your best argument for why. If Die Hard is a Christmas movie, is E.T. a Halloween movie? 50 days until Halloween! Watch it here: Prime Video Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 704-666-1666 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the Xennial Countdown to Halloween, Lyle and Meghan revisit one of the most unforgettable pieces of spooky childhood reading: “The Green Ribbon,” Alvin Schwartz's eerie little tale from In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories. For generations of young readers, a simple green ribbon tied around a woman's neck was enough to inspire curiosity, dread, and perhaps a lifelong inability to look at ribbon chokers quite the same way again. Meghan and Lyle return to the story, its wonderfully unsettling illustrations, and the particular kind of childhood horror that could hide inside a book meant for beginning readers. 51 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meghan and Lyle revisit the 1979 animated special Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile — an absolute childhood favorite for Meghan and a first-time watch for Lyle. Written, produced and directed by legendary animator Chuck Jones, this sweet little Halloween story brings together a lonely boy, a pumpkin nobody wanted and an aunt who may have forgotten something important about the magic of Halloween. Meghan shares why this remains one of her absolute favorite Halloween specials, from its wonderfully autumnal imagery and memorable chase sequence to the banjo and harmonica music that still sounds like childhood October to her. Lyle brings a fresh perspective to the special, including its animation, music and whether this gentle piece of Halloween television still holds up for someone discovering it without the nostalgia. 52 days until Halloween! Watch it here: https://youtu.be/zGC5sIIxTRY?is=8M3-8oOgGznwrxJQ Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This time on the Xennial Countdown to Halloween, Meghan and Lyle are joined by Gerry from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast for a trip back to 1979 and The Halloween That Almost Wasn't — and Gerry actually handpicked this wonderfully strange little piece of Halloween television as the special he wanted to discuss! Meghan and Gerry bring the nostalgia while Lyle watches the special for the very first time, as they revisit an Emmy-winning cast of familiar television faces, the peculiar magic of annual holiday specials, and a Halloween adventure that could only have come out of the late 1970s. Does it still hold up without childhood nostalgia? And just how much disco does it take to save Halloween? 53 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lyle and Meghan kick off the Xennial Countdown to Halloween by heading back to the classrooms, hallways and school libraries of the late 1970s, '80s and '90s to remember what Halloween was like at school. From construction-paper decorations, spooky library books and Halloween music lessons to homemade costumes, plastic masks, classroom parties, squeaking television carts and the all-important Halloween parade, school helped turn October 31st into something that felt much bigger than a single night. They also remember how Halloween changed as we moved from elementary school into middle and high school, when innocent costume parades gave way to school dances, teenage costume drama and whispered stories about whoever had managed to get themselves sent home that year. Along the way, Meghan shares some of her own school Halloween memories—including a homemade Medusa costume and the Halloween spelling song she still hears in her head today—and considers whether spending weeks celebrating Halloween at school helped prime a generation of Xennials for the ever-expanding Halloween season we enthusiastically embrace as adults. 54 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan are getting ready to kick off the Xennial Countdown to Halloween, a daily trip back through the movies, television specials, cartoons, books, music, commercials, toys, traditions, and other pieces of Halloween pop culture that made the season what it was for Xennial kids growing up in the '80s and '90s. The countdown officially begins on Labor Day, September 7, a date that felt like a dividing line for a lot of Xennial kids: the unofficial end of summer, the gateway to fall, and the point when many of us headed back to school. From there, a new episode will arrive every day through Halloween, revisiting the familiar favorites, half-forgotten gems, and wonderfully weird pieces of Halloween nostalgia that helped shape a generation of Halloween fans. 57 days until Halloween! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon to get the full countdown experience including exclusive shows and giveaways, early listening access, and behind-the-scenes content: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with a new Weekly Update, and Halloween season is officially kicking into high gear! This week, Lyle and Meghan catch up on the latest Halloween news, including Target pulling a controversial Halloween costume, Hershey unveiling its biggest “Hersheyween” lineup yet, and Hotel Transylvania joining SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular. Around the Crypt, we visit Roger's Gardens for its Moonlight Masquerade Halloween experience, talk about NXT Halloween Havoc landing on Halloween night, and check out two very different Halloween celebrations returning to the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Meghan also brings us the latest Code Orange sightings and This Week in Horror History. We also take some time to remember several people we've lost since our last Weekly Update, read two new five-star reviews, welcome a new member into the Pumpkin Room, and talk about what's ahead as the Countdown to Halloween gets closer. Plus, we welcome our newest sponsor, Dead Tired Coffee Company. Halloween Podcast listeners can use code HALLOWEENPOD to get any 12 oz bag of coffee for $20, with an equivalent discount on other products in the shop, plus a free decal. There are only 61 days until Halloween! Story Links Target Pulls Halloween Costume After Backlash:https://www.kxan.com/news/offensive-target-issues-apology-after-halloween-costume-backlash/amp/ Hershey Unveils Its 2026 “Hersheyween” Lineup:https://www.silive.com/news/2026/08/hersheyween-2026-salty-gummy-and-fruity-varieties-expand.html Roger's Gardens Opens Moonlight Masquerade:https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2026-08-28/new-halloween-tradition-returns-with-moonlight-masquerade-boutique NXT Halloween Havoc Returns October 31:https://411mania.com/wrestling/nxt-halloween-havoc-announced-october-31st/ Boo at the Zoo & Night of the Living Zoo Return:https://wtop.com/local/2026/08/boo-at-the-zoo-night-of-the-living-zoo-return-to-national-zoo-this-october/ Dead Tired Coffee Company Use code HALLOWEENPOD to get any 12 oz bag for $20, an equivalent discount on other products in the shop, and a free decal. https://dead-tiredcoffeecompany.com/discount/HALLOWEENPOD The Halloween Podcast Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Halloween Happy Hour, Lyle and Meghan head to Waupaca, Wisconsin, to uncover the strange story of the historic Cristy House. In 1981, Gloria Bruch purchased the massive Victorian home thinking she had found an incredible bargain. What she says no one told her was that the house had sat empty for years and already had a reputation for being haunted. After moving in, Gloria and her children began reporting footsteps, voices, unexplained crying, doors moving on their own, and other strange activity. Years later, Gloria summed up the experience with one unforgettable sentence: “Unknowingly, I bought a haunted house.” Grab a drink and join Lyle and Meghan as they dig into the history, hauntings, and what eventually became of the Cristy House on The Halloween Happy Hour, from The Halloween Podcast Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Meghan asks Lyle what Halloween lovers should consider when buying a home, and Lyle answers from his experience as a real estate agent. Does the neighborhood get trick-or-treaters? Are there nearby Halloween events? Could an HOA restrict your decorations? What about local ordinances, giant displays, storage space, and everything else that comes with being Halloween obsessed? We also head into some spookier territory and talk about stigmatized properties, deaths and murders in homes, alleged paranormal activity, old burial grounds, and what sellers and real estate agents may or may not have to disclose. Plus, Lyle shares the story of the infamous “NOT HAUNTED” house listed by his own real estate office years before he worked there. If you're looking for a home where you can truly live your best Halloween life, these are the questions you might want to ask before you sign on the dotted line. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Halloween season continues to pick up steam as Lyle and Meghan cover some of the biggest stories from the worlds of Halloween, horror, and the paranormal. This week, Spencer Spirit Holdings announces plans to acquire Hot Topic, John Carpenter talks about possibly returning to the Halloween franchise, and 83 neighbors come together to give an 11-year-old boy an unforgettable early Halloween celebration. We also head Around the Crypt for Disney's newest Halloween popcorn bucket, a look at how one city is considering making Halloween night safer, research into whether infrasound could help explain some paranormal experiences, and Dan Aykroyd's stories from his reportedly haunted family farmhouse. Plus, Meghan brings us Code Orange and This Week in Halloween History, and we read four brand-new Apple Podcasts reviews. Story Links Spencer Spirit Holdings to Acquire Hot Topic:https://www.retaildive.com/news/spencer-spirit-holdings-acquire-hot-topic-halloween/827283/ John Carpenter Wants to Return to Halloween:https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/584193/john-carpenter-wants-to-return-to-halloween-id-love-to-contribute/ 83 Neighbors Create an Early Halloween Celebration:https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/family/story/83-neighbors-surprise-11-year-early-halloween-birthday-135350232 Disney World Halloween Popcorn Bucket:https://allears.net/2026/08/07/new-halloween-popcorn-bucket-hits-disney-world/ Tucson Considers Halloween Safety Measures:https://tucson.com/news/local/government-politics/article_e93df279-8fea-46a7-a38f-8711235cca4d.html Infrasound and Paranormal Experiences:https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2026/04/27/vibrating-pipes-restless-spirits-increased-stress-irritability-infrasound-exposure-paranormal-experiences-frontiers-behavioral-neuroscience Dan Aykroyd's Haunted Ontario Farmhouse:https://ghostbustersnews.com/2026/08/05/dan-aykroyd-offers-a-peek-inside-his-haunted-ontario-farmhouse/ The Halloween Podcast Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan take a nostalgic trip back to the Scholastic Book Fair and the spooky shelves that helped shape a generation of Halloween fans. They look at the history of the fair, the excitement of choosing your own books, the unforgettable covers that drew kids in, and the way ghost stories, monsters, and haunted houses made Halloween feel like something you could enjoy all year long. Along the way, they share personal memories of Book Fair days, childhood reading struggles, books on cassette, playground ghost stories, and the titles that stayed with them long after the fair packed up and disappeared. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special Scholastic Book Fair Week edition of Haunted Thursday, we revisit The Dynamite Book of Ghosts and Haunted Houses, a Scholastic paperback published in 1980 that introduced young readers to phantom hitchhikers, haunted churches, ghostly houses, and famous paranormal locations from across America. Along the way, we examine author Margaret Ronan's background, her earlier work with paranormal stories, and the newspaper trail connected to her research. The book presented its stories as true, but without a bibliography or source guide, how much can still be traced to documented history, eyewitness accounts, or folklore? Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan take a nostalgic trip back to the Scholastic Book Fair, when a colorful flyer, a few dollars, and tables full of books could turn an ordinary school day into something special. They look back at the history of the Book Fair, the excitement of choosing your own books, and the spooky shelves filled with ghosts, monsters, haunted houses, and unforgettable covers. Along the way, they revisit childhood favorites including Goosebumps, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and other memorable Book Fair titles. Lyle also shares personal stories about struggling with reading, discovering books on cassette, staying at the Book Fair so long that he missed the bell, and starting a fifth-grade scary club beneath the playground equipment. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spirit Halloween stores are officially opening for the season, the Warren Museum announces its move to Salem, and Halloween fans are already counting down the days until October 31. This week, Lyle and Meghan discuss Spirit's grand opening, Salem's 400th anniversary celebration, Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming Halloween Horror Nights haunted house, The Halloween Movie Cookbook, and tips for saving money on Halloween candy. Plus, we debut our brand-new Haunt Line segment, featuring listener stories about Ouija boards, cemetery mysteries, local legends, and the question: When does Halloween season officially begin? We also remember filmmaker John Lechago and look back at a dark moment in true-crime history. Call the Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Story Links Spirit Halloween Grand Opening:https://www.spirithalloween.com/content.jsp?pageName=SpiritGrandOpening Warren Museum opening in Salem:https://patch.com/connecticut/monroe/amp/34549874/former-monroe-warren-museum-announces-public-opening-in-salem Ozzy Osbourne haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights:https://people.com/a-ozzy-osbourne-haunted-house-coming-to-universal-halloween-horror-nights-1-year-after-his-death-12029530 Salem's 400th anniversary celebration:https://www.salem400.org The Halloween Movie Cookbook:https://www.berkshireeagle.com/arts_and_culture/food/fork-and-folio-cookbook-review-the-halloween-movie-cookbook/article_b8261d67-158b-4e51-98cc-e63bf1f03df7.html Halloween candy savings tips:https://www.aol.com/articles/16-hacks-scoring-bulk-halloween-164500000.html The Halloween Podcast Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before zombies were flesh-eating monsters roaming a post-apocalyptic world, they were something very different. This week, Lyle and Meghan travel back to 1943 to listen to and discuss "Profits Unlimited," a classic episode of Lights Out, one of radio's earliest and most influential horror series. Together, they explore the story's haunting atmosphere, memorable characters, and surprising moral message while comparing these early zombies to the ones that would later define the genre after Night of the Living Dead. Along the way, they share their favorite moments, discuss the evolution of zombie lore, and decide whether this forgotten radio drama still holds up more than 80 years later. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special Zombie Week edition of Haunted Thursday, we examine the extraordinary case of Clairvius Narcisse, the Haitian man who was declared dead in 1962, buried by his family, and then returned nearly eighteen years later claiming he had been turned into a zombie. Along the way, we explore the origins of the Haitian zombie legend, the investigation into Narcisse's story, the controversial research of Wade Davis, and the scientific debate surrounding the case. Was it a rare medical mistake, the effects of a powerful poison, a deeply rooted cultural belief, or one of history's most enduring mysteries? Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Halloween Podcast, we're joined by actor Lew Temple for a fun conversation that spans decades of an incredible career. Before appearing in some of horror's biggest films, Lew worked in professional baseball with the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros, giving him a unique path into Hollywood. We talk about that journey, his memorable roles in The Devil's Rejects, Halloween (2007), The Walking Dead, and much more. Along the way, Lew shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set, reflects on becoming part of horror history, discusses working with Rob Zombie, and even dives into the paranormal. We wrap things up with one of our favorite lightning rounds yet, making this an interview you won't want to miss. Follow Lew Temple: https://linktr.ee/lewtemple Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Halloween Podcast, we discuss the brand-new Resident Evil trailer, dive into Mars' fascinating 2026 Tricks, Treats & Trends Report revealing how Halloween has become a full season, and look at the first-ever television adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie. We also share news about new 4K releases for Sleepy Hollow and Practical Magic as Halloween favorites continue making their return. We also head Around the Crypt with Goodwill's first-ever Halloween pop-up store, the 60th anniversary celebration of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, one final season for a beloved Ottawa Halloween fundraiser, and a brand-new Hocus Pocus trolley tour in Salem. Plus, Meghan brings us the latest retail sightings in Code Orange, we look back at This Week in Halloween History, and much more. Story Links Resident Evil Trailer https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Resident+Evil+2026+official+trailer Mars 2026 Tricks, Treats & Trends Report https://www.mars.com/sites/g/files/dfsbuz106/files/2026-07/Mars%202026%20Tricks%20Treats%20and%20Trends%20Report.pdf Summerween Report Story https://wrnjradio.com/mars-report-finds-halloween-celebrations-starting-earlier-as-summerween-gains-popularity/ Carrie TV Series https://variety.com/ (or the article you used) Sleepy Hollow 4K SteelBook https://collider.com/sleepy-hollow-4k-steelbook-release/ Practical Magic 4K Release https://collider.com/practical-magic-4k-blu-ray-release/ Goodwill Halloween Pop-Up https://www.wnem.com/2026/07/23/first-ever-goodwill-halloween-pop-up-store-arrives-birch-run-aug-14/ It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 60th Anniversary https://parade.com/news/great-pumpkin-charlie-brown-60th-anniversary-halloween-book Ottawa Halloween House https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-orleans-hallowen-house-fundraiser-future-2026-9.7281193 Hocus Pocus Trolley Tour (Insert the Salem Night Tour link you used.) Follow The Halloween Podcast Websitehttps://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebookhttps://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagramhttps://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTubehttps://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast EmailInfo@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line731-400-0472 Support the Show on Patreonhttps://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Happy Halloween! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can a Tesla really detect ghosts? In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we explore the viral videos showing Tesla vehicles detecting phantom people in cemeteries and other seemingly empty locations. We trace the phenomenon back to the videos that sparked millions of views online, examine how Tesla Vision and artificial intelligence interpret the world, and discuss why these eerie dashboard figures have convinced some people that the cars are seeing something beyond human perception. Along the way, we compare Tesla's technology to the tools used by paranormal investigators, look at why cemeteries seem to produce so many of these strange detections, and separate internet legend from the science behind computer vision. Whether you believe it's ghosts, glitches, or something in between, this modern mystery proves that every generation finds new ways to tell old ghost stories. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bachelor's Grove Cemetery has long been called one of the most haunted places in America. Visitors have reported glowing blue lights, ghostly apparitions, phantom vehicles, a disappearing farmhouse, and the famous "Madonna of Bachelor's Grove" photograph. But was it always considered haunted? In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we dig through decades of historical newspaper archives to trace the evolution of one of America's greatest ghost legends. What we found was surprising. The earliest articles weren't about ghosts at all. They told the story of a forgotten pioneer cemetery, years of heartbreaking vandalism, and a haunting reputation that slowly grew during the 1970s. Along the way, we explore the cemetery's history, its most famous paranormal claims, the legendary White Lady, the 1991 ghost photograph, and the fascinating question of how folklore can transform an ordinary place into a paranormal icon. Follow The Halloween Podcast Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Sources Research for this episode included historical newspaper archives, local historical records, cemetery documentation, published research on Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, reports from the Ghost Research Society, and the YouTube video "Bachelors Grove Cemetery 1990's" from Real Scary Stories. Bachelor's Grove Cemetery & Settlement Research Centerhttps://www.bachelorsgrove.com Ghost Research Society - Bachelor's Grove Cemeteryhttps://www.ghostresearch.org/sites/bachelors.html "Bachelors Grove Cemetery 1990's" - Real Scary Stories (YouTube)https://youtu.be/cAOzSCtkuR0?si=VUIwMudp6HMtlPD- Historical newspaper archives from Newspapers.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There was a time when Americans packed a lunch, gathered the family, and spent the afternoon in a cemetery. It may sound strange today, but during the nineteenth century, cemetery picnics were a surprisingly common tradition. Long before public parks became widespread, beautifully landscaped rural cemeteries served as places for recreation, reflection, and community gatherings. In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of cemetery picnics, from the rise of the rural cemetery movement to the Victorian attitudes toward death that made these outings possible. We discuss why families visited cemeteries for more than mourning, how these spaces became some of the country's earliest public parks, and what ultimately caused the tradition to fade. We also uncover newspaper accounts documenting real cemetery picnics, reunions, and community gatherings that reveal just how ordinary these events once were, along with a few places where the tradition continues in a different form today. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website:https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook:https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line:731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Halloween Podcast, we cover one of the biggest paranormal stories of the year as Jason Hawes is officially listed as the owner of The Conjuring House, take a look at HalloweenCostumes.com's massive reveal of more than 100 new animatronics and inflatables, and discuss the announcement that a brand-new A Nightmare on Elm Street film is officially in development, along with Robert Englund's thoughts on the future of Freddy Krueger. We also head Around the Crypt with news about Connecticut's Forsaken Lands haunted attraction relocating, a new Choose Your Own Adventure Halloween book, and after-dark ghost tours at Australia's historic Gladstone Gaol. Plus, we remember Sam Neill and Brenda Fricker, welcome a new Pumpkin Room supporter, and read another fantastic five-star Apple Podcasts review. Story Links Jason Hawes & The Conjuring House https://www.wpri.com/target-12/who-owns-the-conjuring-house-jason-hawes-records-deed-amid-court-fight/amp/ HalloweenCostumes.com Reveals 100+ New Decorations https://horrorfuel.com/2026/07/15/video-halloweencostumes-com-drops-over-a-hundred-new-animatronics-and-inflatables/ New A Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Announced https://people.com/new-nightmare-on-elm-street-movie-announced-12019000 Robert Englund Discusses Freddy's Future https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/robert-englund-return-freddy-krueger-213827060.html The Forsaken Lands Relocating https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/one-connecticuts-biggest-halloween-attractions-100000803.html Choose Your Own Adventure: Fairy House Halloween https://bleedingcool.com/pop-culture/choose-your-own-adventure-preps-for-october-in-fairy-house-halloween/ Gladstone Gaol Halloween Ghost Tours https://glamadelaide.com.au/this-halloween-gladstone-gaol-is-opening-its-gates-after-dark-for-a-haunting-ghost-tour-that-delves-into-the-prisons-chilling-past/ Follow The Halloween Podcast Websitehttps://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebookhttps://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagramhttps://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTubehttps://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast EmailInfo@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line731-400-0472 Support the Show on Patreonhttps://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Happy Halloween! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What makes a scary story unforgettable? Is it a ghost that lingers long after the final page, a mysterious figure waiting in the shadows, or a tale that leaves your imagination doing the work? In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan each count down their five favorite scary stories—but from two very different worlds. Meghan shares some of the greatest works of supernatural fiction ever written, from timeless literary classics to unforgettable campfire tales that have terrified generations. Meanwhile, Lyle takes a trip back to the golden age of radio, counting down the old-time radio horror dramas that prove you don't need special effects to create genuine fear. From haunted houses and mysterious strangers to ghostly legends, cursed objects, and stories that refuse to leave your mind, this episode is a celebration of the tales that have stayed with us long after they ended. Whether you're looking for your next spooky read or your next late-night listening experience, you may just discover a new favorite. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.comFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcastInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcastEmail: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com️ Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon:https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Haunted Thursday episode of The Halloween Podcast, we investigate one of America's most infamous haunted homes: the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas. For decades, visitors and paranormal investigators have reported unexplained scratches, shadow figures, mysterious voices, moving objects, and the spirit of a little girl known simply as Sallie. According to the legend, Sallie died during an emergency appendectomy performed inside the house, and her ghost has remained there ever since. But how much of that story is actually supported by history? For this episode, we go beyond the ghost stories and into the historical record. We trace the history of the house, uncover the Finney family who once lived there, examine Dr. Charles C. Finney's connection to the property, and search old newspaper archives for evidence of the little girl at the center of the legend. Along the way, we discover that while appendicitis was a very real and often deadly illness in Atchison around the turn of the twentieth century, the historical trail behind "Sallie" is far more mysterious than the legend suggests. Is the Sallie House truly haunted? Or has one of America's most famous ghost stories grown from a mixture of history, folklore, and unanswered questions? Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we step back into the golden age of old-time radio with “The Sea Phantom,” an episode of The Hall of Fantasy originally broadcast on August 24, 1953. The story follows writer Larry Reardon and artist Don Fleming as they stay in an isolated house along the Maine coast. After hearing a mysterious woman calling from the water, the two men discover a phantom ship, a skeleton tied to the wheel, and a chilling warning that they will soon join its dead crew. We discuss the eerie ghost-ship atmosphere, Don being identified as “the man with the brush,” Larry's refusal to believe what is happening, and the surprisingly casual reaction of the townspeople when they learn the men actually boarded the ship. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are now just 110 days until Halloween! Welcome to this week's Halloween Weekly Update as we cover the biggest Halloween news from July 6–12, 2026. This week, we discuss why Halloween merchandise is appearing in stores earlier than ever, how extreme heat is affecting pumpkin crops ahead of the fall season, and take our usual trip Around the Crypt for a collection of unique stories from across the Halloween world. We'll also visit a Halloween-themed restaurant in Michigan, spotlight a neighborhood haunted house raising money for a children's hospital, look at a beloved Colorado home haunt taking the year off, share a DIY decorating tip from Better Homes & Gardens, discuss why Rotta the Hutt could become an unexpected Halloween costume trend, and talk about one Ohio community's decision to keep trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Stories Discussed Halloween Comes Earlier Than Ever in 2026https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2026/07/11/halloween-comes-early-2026-decor/90835958007/ Heatwaves Damage Pumpkin Crops Ahead of Halloweenhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ygp434l1o Around the Crypt Halloween-Themed Restaurant Opens in Michiganhttps://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2026/07/a-musician-and-cook-who-loves-halloween-opened-a-restaurant-in-saginaw-and-the-menu-is-deliciously-dark.html Neighborhood Haunted House Raises Money for CHEOhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-orleans-cheo-haunted-house-fundraiser-9.7262325 Colorado Home Haunt Taking 2026 Offhttps://www.dailysentinel.com/news/local/garrison-s-star-halloween-attraction-taking-year-off/article_be9e6908-9c68-5adc-8d8f-b362fdedce65.html Better Homes & Gardens Says Buy Pool Noodles Nowhttps://www.bhg.com/pool-noodles-halloween-12012546 Could Rotta the Hutt Become Halloween's Surprise Costume?https://kotaku.com/rotta-the-hutt-is-ready-to-be-the-hottest-halloween-costume-of-the-year-2000714805 Dover, Ohio Keeps Trick-or-Treating on Halloween Nighthttps://www.wjer.com/news/dover-halloween-trick-or-treat-will-be-on-october-31/ Follow The Halloween Podcast Websitehttps://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebookhttps://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagramhttps://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTubehttps://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast EmailInfo@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Patreon – Inside the Pumpkin Roomhttps://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Haunt Line731-400-0472 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, Lyle puts Meghan's spooky game knowledge to the test with a brand-new game show. Meghan is given a series of eerie titles and clues, and she must decide whether each one is a vintage video game, a classic board game, or something completely made up. Along the way, we explore the history behind real horror games from the 1980s and 1990s, including early Atari titles, VHS board games, haunted castles, mysterious mansions, and some of the games that helped shape the survival horror genre. Play along at home and see whether you can outscore Meghan or if Lyle's fictional games fool you too. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Haunted Thursday episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're heading to Washington, D.C., to explore the history and haunting legend of the Hay-Adams Hotel. Guests and staff have reported strange activity inside the elegant hotel, including lights turning on and off, doors opening and closing, swaying chandeliers, the faint smell of almonds, and the feeling of a woman nearby. Many believe that presence belongs to Marian Hooper Adams, better known as Clover Adams. But there is one major problem with that story: Clover died in 1885, decades before the Hay-Adams Hotel existed. So if Clover haunts the Hay-Adams, what exactly is she haunting? In this episode, we look at the real history of Clover Adams, her connection to Henry Adams and old Washington society, the tragedy of her death, the memorial known as “Grief,” and the timeline that makes this ghost story more complicated than it first appears. We'll also examine the haunting claims and ask whether a spirit has to be tied to a building, or whether grief, memory, and tragedy can remain attached to the land itself. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we look at the surprising places where Halloween has been banned, restricted, or tightly controlled. From countries that outlaw public Halloween celebrations to cities with trick-or-treat age limits, curfews, mask laws, costume bans, school restrictions, and even rules about porch lights, we explore how different communities have tried to manage the spooky season. We also dig into the reasons behind these restrictions, including religion, cultural identity, public safety, crime concerns, youth curfews, and fear of Halloween mischief. Along the way, we ask the bigger question: why does a holiday built around costumes, candy, and pretend scares continue to make some people so nervous? Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are now just 117 days until Halloween! In this week's Halloween Weekly Update, we're covering the biggest Halloween news from June 29 through July 5, 2026. This week, LEGO unveils three brand-new Halloween sets for 2026, Universal announces that Hellraiser is coming to Halloween Horror Nights for the very first time, Spirit Halloween reveals its first wave of 2026 animatronics, and The Bradford Exchange launches a brand-new Universal Monsters Challenge Coin Collection. We'll also take a trip Around the Crypt, where we look at Disney's latest Halloween apparel, Hasbro's new Halloween-themed Star Wars Black Series figures, and why July 4 is an important date if you're planning to grow your own pumpkins this Halloween. Plus, we spotlight St. Louis Horror Con, where Lyle will be attending and promoting The Halloween Podcast, and let you know how you can stop by and say hello. Stories Discussed LEGO Reveals Three New Halloween Sets for 2026 https://jaysbrickblog.com/news/lego-halloween-2026-sets-unveiled-for-august-2026-launch/ Hellraiser Comes to Halloween Horror Nights https://ktla.com/news/universal-studios-hollywood-hellraiser-haunted-house/ Spirit Halloween Reveals 2026 Animatronic Lineup https://gizmodo.com/spirit-halloweens-new-animatronics-are-pure-nightmare-fodder-2000780179 Universal Monsters Challenge Coin Collection https://www.bradfordexchange.com/products/924538_.html Around the Crypt Disney Halloween Apparel Arrives at Walt Disney World https://wdwnt.com/2026/06/hocus-pocus-parody-pumpkin-stormtrooper-pooh-and-friends-and-more-halloween-shirts-arrive-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ Hasbro Reveals Halloween Star Wars Black Series Figures https://www.dreadcentral.com/toys-collectibles/579328/hasbro-unveils-three-spooky-new-star-wars-black-series-halloween-figures-for-2026/ July 4 Pumpkin Planting Deadline https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/a71748676/pumpkin-planting-deadline/ Upcoming Event Spotlight St. Louis Horror Con (July 11–12, 2026) https://www.stlouishorror.com/ If you're attending, stop by and say hello to Lyle at The Halloween Podcast booth! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Join Inside the Pumpkin Room on Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Haunt Line 731-400-0472 Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next Monday for another Halloween Weekly Update. Happy Halloween! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Fourth of July! In this special episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're celebrating America's birthday with a darker twist. From Founding Fathers dying on the same date to battlefield anniversaries, explosive traditions, strange presidential coincidences, and the eerie history hiding behind the fireworks, this episode looks at the spooky side of Independence Day. We'll talk about why July 4 became the date Americans remember, the presidents who died on the holiday, the supernatural roots of fireworks, and the moments in history that make the Fourth feel more haunted than most people realize. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if Summerween existed long before Gravity Falls ever gave it a name? This week on The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan explore the evolution of spooky summer fun by comparing vintage Halloween-inspired products with today's growing collection of Summerween merchandise. Lyle takes a nostalgic journey through the history of forgotten favorites like Goosebumps beach towels, Goosebumps Fan Club merchandise, camp horror books, Little Tikes Scream Beams flashlights, and the classic Super Nintendo game Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Meanwhile, Meghan highlights some of her favorite modern Summerween creations from talented Etsy artists, showing how today's makers have transformed the idea of spooky summer into its own thriving celebration. Whether you're looking back at the '90s or decorating for Summerween today, this episode is filled with nostalgia, creativity, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Links discussed in this episode: Meghan's Summerween Picks Happy Summerween Ghost Mug https://www.etsy.com/listing/4509373997/happy-summerween-ghost-mug-cute Spooky Cute Springoween Lunch Bag https://www.etsy.com/listing/1685931379/spooky-cute-halloween-springoween-lunch Summerween Creature Keychain https://www.etsy.com/listing/4513754642/summerween-keychain-cute-creature Monster Ice Cream One-Piece Swimsuit https://www.etsy.com/listing/1051989035/monster-ice-cream-spooky-one-piece Hallowtiki Ghost Ceramic Tiki Mug https://www.etsy.com/listing/4457260587/hallowtiki-ghost-ceramic-tiki-mug-2nd Spooky Fruit Summerween Decorations https://www.etsy.com/listing/1890607426/spooky-fruit-summerween-decorations-3d A special thank you to these talented Etsy creators for inspiring this week's episode. If you love their work, be sure to visit their shops and support small businesses that are helping keep the spirit of Summerween alive! Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For this special Summerween edition of Haunted Thursday, we travel to one of Utah's most infamous haunted locations: St. Anne's Retreat in Logan Canyon. Originally established as Hatch Camp in the 1920s before becoming a Catholic retreat, the property is now known for stories of a ghostly nun, shadowy apparitions, eerie voices, and unexplained encounters around its abandoned swimming pool. In this episode, we uncover the documented history of the retreat, separate fact from folklore, explore the origins of the haunting legends, revisit the infamous 1993 incident that brought national attention to the property, and examine why St. Anne's Retreat continues to captivate visitors nearly a century after it was first built. This episode also includes a brief clip from the KSL TV report, "St Ann's Retreat - Hatch Camp - Nunnery - Is Up for Sale 2025." You can watch the full report here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkB8KW1qypA Have you visited St. Anne's Retreat or had a paranormal experience of your own? Call the Halloween Podcast Haunt Line at 731-400-0472 and leave us a message. Your story may be featured in a future Haunted Thursday episode. For a full list of the historical sources used in this investigation, visit TheHalloweenPodcast.com. Contact us: Website: TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summerween is here! In this special episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're looking at the history of Summerween, the growing love for Halloween in the summer, and how a fictional holiday from Gravity Falls became part of real pop culture. We talk about where the idea came from, why fans connected with it, and how the desire for Halloween outside of October has turned into real events, merchandise, social media trends, and summer celebrations across the country. We'll also look at the bigger picture of Halloween in the summer, from horror movies, campfire stories, haunted attractions, and spooky summer nostalgia to the way fans now use Summerween as an excuse to bring pumpkins, costumes, candy, and creepy fun into the hottest months of the year. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're heading to Gravity Falls for Season 1, Episode 12, “Summerween,” the episode that introduced the idea of Halloween in the summer. We talk about our memories of Gravity Falls, the impact the show has had on pop culture, and why Summerween has become such a fun part of Halloween fandom. Then we go through the episode play by play, breaking down the jack-o-melons, summer trick-or-treating, costumes, candy, monsters, and all the Summerween goodness that makes this episode feel like Halloween came early. Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are now just 131 days until Halloween! In this week's Halloween Weekly Update, we're covering the return of a beloved Halloween haunt in Alabama after more than 20 years, Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash selling out on Halloween night despite slower overall ticket sales, and the growing popularity of Summerween events across Tennessee. We'll also take a trip Around the Crypt with the latest on Stranger Things 5 coming to Halloween Horror Nights, Spirit Halloween's mysterious Camp Harbor Lake theme, and Code Orange sightings at retailers across the country. Plus, we remember Daveigh Chase, look back at the release of Jaws in This Week in Halloween History, read a listener review, welcome a new member to the Pumpkin Room, and ask this week's community question. Links discussed in this episode: Alabama Adventure Halloween Haunt: https://www.al.com/life/2026/06/alabama-amusement-park-bringing-back-pg-13-halloween-haunt-after-20-years.html Oogie Boogie Bash: https://www.disneytouristblog.com/halloween-night-sold-out-for-2026-oogie-boogie-bash-party-despite-slower-ticket-sales/ Summerween in Tennessee: https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/things-to-do/2026/06/19/summerween-events-in-tennessee-bring-halloween-to-june/90508404007/ Stranger Things 5 at Halloween Horror Nights: https://www.insideuniversal.net/2026/06/stranger-things-returns-to-halloween-horror-nights-2026-at-universal-orlando-and-universal-studios-hollywood/ Cracker Barrel Halloween: https://shop.crackerbarrel.com/collections/halloween Kohl's Halloween: https://www.kohls.com/catalog/halloween.jsp Dollar Tree Halloween: https://www.dollartree.com/halloween Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Haunt Line: 731-400-0472 Support the show and join the Pumpkin Room: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Halloween and music go hand in hand. Whether you're decorating the house, carving pumpkins, hosting a party, or heading out for a night of trick-or-treating, there are certain songs that instantly put you in the Halloween spirit. In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're counting down our picks for the Top 5 Halloween Songs. We'll explore the stories behind these iconic tracks, the albums they came from, their chart success, and the impact they had on the artists who recorded them. Along the way, we'll uncover surprising facts, music video history, horror movie connections, and the reasons these songs have become Halloween classics. So turn up the volume and join us as we celebrate the music that has become the soundtrack of Halloween for generations. Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.comEmail: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.comHaunt Line: 731-400-0472Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcastInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast️ YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Have a Halloween memory, ghost story, or favorite Halloween song? Call the Haunt Line at 731-400-0472 and you might be featured in a future episode. #Halloween #HalloweenPodcast #HalloweenMusic #MonsterMash #Thriller #Ghostbusters #HalloweenPlaylist #HalloweenSongs #SpookySeason #Halloween365 #KeepHalloweenAlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first Haunted Thursday, we visit one of America's most famous haunted locations: the Whaley House in Old Town San Diego. Built in 1857 on land tied to the execution of Yankee Jim Robinson, the house has become known for reports of heavy footsteps, apparitions, strange sounds, mysterious scents, and other unexplained experiences. In this episode, we look at the documented history, the Whaley family tragedies, the claims made by visitors and staff, the skeptical explanations, and why this house is still talked about more than 165 years later. This episode also includes a short clip from the Travel Channel video “Regis Philbin Gets Answers After GHOST Sighting - The Dead Files,” where Regis Philbin discusses his reported experience at the Whaley House:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3sFfhaQi_U Have you visited the Whaley House or had a paranormal experience of your own? Call the Halloween Podcast Haunt Line at 731-400-0472 and leave us a message. Your story may be featured in a future Haunted Thursday episode. Contact us:Website: TheHalloweenPodcast.comEmail: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.comFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcastYouTube: YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcastPatreon: Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Sounds of Halloween Part 2: Halloween Music. What makes a song feel like Halloween? Is it monsters and ghosts in the lyrics, creepy sound effects, or something deeper hidden within the music itself? In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of Halloween music and the sounds that have become part of the season. From novelty classics like Monster Mash and Ghostbusters to the enduring popularity of Thriller, we look at how certain songs became Halloween traditions even when they were never written specifically for the holiday. We'll also dive into the legend of the "Devil's Interval," the supernatural folklore surrounding blues music, the rise of monster-themed novelty records in the 1950s and 1960s, and the horror movie soundtracks that forever changed the way we hear fear. Along the way, we'll uncover why certain notes, instruments, and musical techniques create feelings of suspense, mystery, and unease. Whether you're building the perfect Halloween playlist, decorating for the season, or simply curious about why some sounds make your skin crawl, this episode explores the ever-changing soundtrack of Halloween. Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Email: Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Keywords: Halloween music, Halloween songs, Monster Mash, Thriller, Ghostbusters, horror movie soundtracks, Halloween playlist, spooky music, scary music, Halloween history, horror films, John Carpenter, Michael Jackson, classic Halloween songs, Halloween traditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Halloween Weekly Update for June 8–14, 2026! There are now just 138 days until Halloween, and spooky season continues to gain momentum. This week, we're covering Spirit Halloween's plans to hire more than 52,000 seasonal employees, the growing popularity of Halfway to Halloween events, new details for Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash, and the latest updates on Halloween: The Game. We also discuss Code Orange sightings at Cracker Barrel, Kohl's, and Dollar Tree, look at the latest Spirit Halloween and Halloween Horror Nights developments, and talk about rumors surrounding the possible return of McDonald's Boo Buckets for the 2026 Halloween season. Plus, in This Week in Halloween History, we look back at June 13, 1980, when Friday the 13th first arrived in theaters. Links discussed in this episode: Spirit Halloween Hiring Announcement: https://www.spirithalloween.com Halfway to Halloween: https://www.doublemhauntedhayrides.com Disneyland Halloween & Oogie Boogie Bash: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/halloween-and-fall-celebrations-at-disneyland/ Halloween: The Game: https://halloweengame.com Cracker Barrel Halloween Collection: https://shop.crackerbarrel.com Kohl's Halloween Shop: https://www.kohls.com Dollar Tree Halloween: https://www.dollartree.com Halloween Horror Nights: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn Spirit Halloween: https://www.spirithalloween.com McDonald's Boo Buckets (Rumors & Speculation): Previous Boo Bucket Coverage: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/mcdonalds-new-halloween-boo-buckets-back-limited-time/story?id=126246418 Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was Halloween really like in the 1970s? In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, we're taking a trip back to a decade of Ben Cooper costumes, pillowcases full of candy, neighborhood trick-or-treating, homemade haunted houses, and some of the most memorable Halloween traditions of all time. We'll explore the rise of licensed costumes, the growing popularity of horror films like Halloween, Carrie, and The Exorcist, and how changing attitudes about safety began shaping the holiday. We'll also look at Halloween on television, from It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown to late-night monster movies, and discuss how the growth of TV advertising helped turn Halloween into an increasingly marketable season. Along the way, we'll revisit school parties, community celebrations, classic decorations, and the sights and sounds that made Halloween in the 1970s so special. Whether you lived through the decade or just wish you had, join us as we explore a Halloween era caught between old traditions and the modern Halloween we know today. Visit Us Online:www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Follow The Halloween Podcast:Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcastInstagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcastYouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Support the Show & Watch Unedited Video Recordings:Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Contact Us:Info@TheHalloweenPodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the very first edition of The Halloween Update! Every Monday morning, we'll bring you the latest Halloween, horror, haunt, and spooky season news from the previous week. In this inaugural episode, we're covering Spirit Halloween's new Summerween Terrifier collection, a brand-new Ghostbusters Stay Puft animatronic, Halloween Horror Nights merchandise arriving early, Disneyland's Halloween season announcement, and other quick hits from around the Halloween world. Plus, there are now just 145 days until Halloween, and we're taking a look back at June 8, 1984, the day Ghostbusters premiered in theaters. Links discussed in this episode: Spirit Halloween Summerween Collection: https://www.spirithalloween.com/content.jsp?pageName=summerween Spirit Halloween Terrifier Summerween Announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spirit-hacks-into-summerween-with-limited-edition-terrifier-collection-302791859.html Ghostbusters Stay Puft Animatronic: https://ghostbustersnews.com/2026/06/06/spirit-halloweens-ghostbusters-stay-puft-marshmallow-man-sidestepper-now-in-stock/ Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise: https://shopuniversal.com/collections/halloween-horror-nights-merchandise Disneyland Halloween Season: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/halloween-and-fall-celebrations-at-disneyland/ Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Support the show and watch unedited recordings, bonus episodes, and more: www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.