Podcasts about Halloween

Dana grew up in a complicated household where conflict was common and emotions were rarely resolved cleanly. After a heated argument on Halloween night, she had a vivid dream that felt unsettling but unclear. By the following day, reality caught up in a way she never expected.What followed were moments that didn't feel random — experiences that unfolded first in dreams and later in waking life. Some carried guilt, others brought unexpected calm. Years later, small, familiar disturbances began occurring in her home, subtle enough to dismiss — if they weren't so specific.This is a story about timing, unresolved relationships, and the possibility that some connections don't end abruptly. Sometimes they soften. Sometimes they linger. And sometimes they return just long enough to feel recognized.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #PremonitionDream #AfterDeathVisitation #ParanormalDreams #SignsFromBeyond #ListenerStory #LifeAfterDeath #SpiritualEncounters #TrueParanormal #DreamWarningsLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Dana grew up in a complicated household where conflict was common and emotions were rarely resolved cleanly. After a heated argument on Halloween night, she had a vivid dream that felt unsettling but unclear. By the following day, reality caught up in a way she never expected.What followed were moments that didn't feel random — experiences that unfolded first in dreams and later in waking life. Some carried guilt, others brought unexpected calm. Years later, small, familiar disturbances began occurring in her home, subtle enough to dismiss — if they weren't so specific.This is a story about timing, unresolved relationships, and the possibility that some connections don't end abruptly. Sometimes they soften. Sometimes they linger. And sometimes they return just long enough to feel recognized.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #PremonitionDream #AfterDeathVisitation #ParanormalDreams #SignsFromBeyond #ListenerStory #LifeAfterDeath #SpiritualEncounters #TrueParanormal #DreamWarningsLove real ghost stories? Want even more? Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

In this bonus episode, Greg shares a track from the scariest artist he's ever covered as a journalist.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Winch shares the story of her Disney Cruise Line wedding aboard the Disney Treasure, including her beautiful ceremony at Wedding Pointe on Disney's private island and her celebration at Skipper Society. In this episode, Amanda explains how she decided on a cruise wedding after discovering Disney Fairytale Weddings at sea, why she and her fiancé chose to legally marry at home before celebrating onboard, and what drew them to the Treasure's rich color palette and Halloween-season sailing. She also shares tips on keeping décor minimal, upgrading select elements like floral and cake, and how bringing her own wedding photographers allowed her to get photos at multiple events and venues throughout the entire cruise—including with characters like Princess Tiana and Pluto!

With HHN 35 fast approaching, we wanted to take a look back at the history of anniversary event at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando. HHN has executed their anniversaries in varied ways over the years and it has left some mixed results. We'll break down what these celebrations entailed from haunted houses to special one-off experiences. Want to be on the show? Leave us a voicemail! (407) 906-4134Follow HHN 365 on social media:Instagram HHN365Twitter @HHN365TikTok: @HHN365podJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2UMerch: HHN365.comFeatured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

Brynleigh and Cyrus get a glimpse of the past, as young James and Monica try to learn about the future.Do you want to buy the script? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript⁠Want to listen to music from the show? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme⁠Looking for official Six Minutes merch? ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch⁠For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMshows.com⁠.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 DownloadWelcome to one of the most anticipated episodes of every year, our top 10 horror movies from 2025. 2025 turned out to be a decent year for horror and the crew tackles their own personal lists of top 10. The show starts with GregaMortis and Doctor Shock Dave Becker being joined with Anthony RRRRR from MRAC and Head Long Into Monsters Podcast as well as Justin Beahm from Reverend Entertainment. After they give their top 10 films GregaMortis is joined by the Twisted Temptress and Bill Van Veghel as they give their top 10 films from the year. Lastly you will hear from the listeners who called in with their lists. With almost 7 hours of recording time we hope you will enjoy the show. We would love to hear from you on who's list you feel lines up with your lists more. 1-804-569-5682.Be sure to grab your favorite snacks and beverages and grab those pens and papers or tablets so you can write down the films you need to see. HELP KEEP HORROR ALIVE!!TOP 10 LISTSANTHONY RRRR1. WEAPONS2. BRING HER BACK3. THE MONKEY4. SINNERS5. JIMMY & STIGGS6. RATS7. THE UGLY STEPSISTER8. V/H/S/ HALLOWEEN9. THE SHROUDS10. COMPANIONDAVE1. THE LONG WALK2. STRANGE HARVEST3. SINNERS4. BRING HER BACK5. DANGEROUS ANIMALS6. WEAPONS7. THE SURRENDER8. THE ELIXIR9. TOGETHER10. FRANKENSTEINJUSTIN BEAHM1. FRANKENSTEIN2. SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT3. BLACK PHONE 24. THE MONKEY5. THE UGLY STEPSISTER6. STRANGER THINGS SEASON 57. WELCOME TO DERRY8. THE LONG WALK9. MONSTER THE ED GEIN STORY10. WOLFMANGREG1. WEAPONS2. FINAL DESTINATION : BLOODLINES3. COMPANION4. JIMMY & STIGGS5. HEART EYES6. SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT7. CANNIBAL MUKBANG8. INFLUENCERS9. DEATH OF A UNICORN10. DANGEROUS ANIMALSPEARL1. WEAPONS2. GOOD BOY3. HOUSEMAID4. COMPANION / INFLUENCERS5. FINAL DESTINATION : BLOODLINES6. THE LONG WALK7. MARSHMALLOW8. VICIOUS9. JIMMY & STIGGS10. DANGEROUS ANINALS / BEASTS OF WARBILL1. DANGEROUS ANIMALS2. WOLFMAN3. YOUR HOST4. TOGETHER5. MARSHMALLOW6. THE ELIXIR7. TAKE OUT8. V/H/S HALLOWEEN9. CANNIBAL MUKBANG10. SCARED SHITLESSGUEST LINKSANTHONY RMRAC PODCASTHEAD LONG INTO MONSTERS PODCASTWEBSITEJUSTIN BEAHMWEBSITELOTC Links :Land Of The Creeps InstagramGregaMortisFacebookTwitterLand Of The Creeps Group PageLand Of The Creeps Fan PageJay Of  The Dead's New Horror Movie PodcastYoutubeInstagramEmailLetterboxdDr. ShockDVD Infatuation TwitterDVD Infatuation WebsiteFacebookHorror Movie PodcastJay Of The Dead's New Horror Movies PodcastYouTube ChannelLetterboxdDVD Infatuation PodcastThe Illustrated Fan PodcastBill Van Veghel LinkFacebookLetterboxdMusic,Movies,Sports & Stuff PodcastFacebook Music Movies Sports & StuffTwisted Temptress LinkLetterboxdLOTC Hotline Number1-804-569-56821-804-569-LOTCLOTC Intro is provided by Andy Ussery, Below are links to his social mediaEmail:FacebookTwitterOutro music provided by Greg Whitaker Below is Greg's Twitter accountTwitterFacebook

There's almost nothing in this world better than gender euphoria, and yes I'm aware of both pizza and sex. Let's talk about what it is, where it comes from, and how chasing it can often be a more clear indicator of transness than trying to alleviate its opposite, gender dysphoria. Therapist and trash connoisseur Theo Embeck returns to discuss the dice lottery and the hubris of a big swing and a miss! Dress. Go. Spinny. TEXT VERSION https://www.tillystranstuesdays.com/2024/08/07/gender-euphoria/ FURTHER READING (topics discussed with essays available at https://TillysTransTuesdays.com ) Gender Dysphoria, Transmedicalism (and WPATH version 1), Bodily Autonomy (and my tattoo), Hair 1-2, Halloween (and the fear of your true self), Heavily Gendered Clothes and Trans People, Body Hacking, Trans Voices 1-3, The Trans Allegory of Lisa Frankenstein, The Trans Allegory of Barbie, The Trans Allegory of Real Genius, The Trans Allegory of I Saw the TV Glow, Trans Kids 1-2, How Do You Know if You're Trans REFERENCE MATERIAL Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix - https://www.amazon.com/Begin-Transmission-trans-allegories-Matrix/dp/B0BY2FCSVX/ Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music. Please stop by and show your support at https://daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/daisyandjane --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Bluesky: @pendantaudio.bsky.social‬

Welcome back to Coming Soon & Now Showing, our monthly series that catches up on the latest horror headlines and round robins capsule reviews of new and old horrors. Today, Mike and Caffrey discuss the Halloween: The Game, Scream 7 hitting IMAX, the new Evil Dead cast, before launching into takes on Send Help, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Gate, and Black Mountain Side. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer and ecologist Sophie Strand thinks at a scale that can feel dizzying—in the best way. In a single conversation, she can move from the chemical structure of cells to mushroom spores, from ancient weather gods to mycorrhizal fungi, from Bronze Age collapse to the slow intelligence of soil.In this episode of Wonder Cabinet, we talk with Strand about wonder that doesn't float upward but roots downward—into bodies, ecosystems, decay, and deep time. We begin with her essay “Your Body Is an Ancestor,” published shortly before Halloween and the Day of the Dead, and follow her imagery into our shared prehistoric past. The conversation also explores how Strand's experience of chronic illness reshaped her understanding of nature, selfhood, and health. Rather than seeing the sick body as broken, she turns to ecological metaphors: spider webs, soil structures, caterpillars dissolving inside cocoons. What might it mean to understand ourselves not as machines that fail, but as landscapes that change?Along the way, we talk about fantasy and “romantasy,” Tolkien, Harry Potter, Dramione fan fiction and communal storytelling rituals. This is a conversation about wonder with dirt under its fingernails: embodied, mythic, ecological, and deeply alive to the cycles of death and regeneration that bind us all.---Substack: "Your Body is an Ancestor": https://sophiestrand.substack.com/p/your-body-is-an-ancestorSophie Strand's website:  https://sophiestrand.com/You can follow her work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmogyny/Follow her on Substack:  https://substack.com/@sophiestrandOrder her memoir:  https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sophie-strand/the-body-is-a-doorway-a-memoir/9780762487417/?lens=running-press---Chapters:00:00:00 Meet Sophie Strand00:04:34 Body as Ancestor00:10:08 Roots of Sin00:18:21 Spores and Consciousness00:27:49 Stories We Can't Explain00:35:39 Science as Wonder---If you love Wonder Cabinet, sign up for email updates and never miss an episode. https://wondercabinetproductions.com/

Big Dipper and Meatball welcome the wickedly smart Guy Branum to talk about catching up on past seasons of Drag Race, his undying obsession with Marcia Marcia Marcia, and what it's really like having Charro as a scene partner. The trio dives into Heated Rivalry, TV recs, Jean Smart kissing him on the head, AI-written jokes, and how to truly sleep like a champion (with a CPAP machine). Things get messy fast as Guy recounts getting scabies from a stranger on Halloween, Dipper reveals helping an unnamed RuGirl get STI treatment pre-Drag Race, and Meatball clears her name after being falsely accused of giving someone chlamydia.Listen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM Plus⁠Call us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180!Or e-mail us at ⁠sloppysecondspod@gmail.com⁠⁠FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS⁠⁠FOLLOW BIG DIPPER⁠⁠FOLLOW MEATBALL⁠⁠SLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Download Welcome to LOTC Presents Episode 464. This week there will only be Black Glove Mysteries as Mortis Vision with the Mortis's is not going to be on this episode. Ian Irza and GregaMortis are looking at Cauldron's Houses Of Doom set pt 1. Lucio Fulci's The House Of Clocks and The Sweethouse Of Horrors are the two made for Italian TV films reviewed this week. We hope you will enjoy the show this week. MOVIE REVIEWS1989 THE HOUSE OF CLOCKSIAN : 7GREG : 81989 THE SWEETHOUSE OF HORRORSIAN : 6GREG : 7LINKS FOR DOUBLE DOUBLEGregaMortisFacebookTwitterLand Of The Creeps Group PageLand Of The Creeps Fan PageJay Of  The Dead's New Horror Movie PodcastYoutubeInstagramEmailLetterboxdTwisted Temptress LinkLetterboxdIAN IRZA LINKSBLOG SITEFACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMLETTERBOXDLOTC Hotline Number1-804-569-56821-804-569-LOTCLOTC Intro is provided by Andy Ussery, Below are links to his social mediaEmail:FacebookTwitterLespecial FacebookLespecial Website

Send us a textWhen a young woman faces a deadly diagnosis, she attends a yankee swap of maladies in hopes of swapping one deadly disease for another. She pawns her disease off on a chainsmoking podcaster hoping to win the death pool. On Episode 705 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature presentation is the folk horror flick Mother of Flies from the Adams Family! We also talk about the role belief plays in healing, how inept we feel compared to the creative output of the Adams Family, and we have our coming attraction reaction where we check out the trailers for the films Faces of Death (2026) and Dolly. So grab your sachet of herbs, don't forget to pack the snake eggs, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Halloween, Robert Englund, Hollywood Walk of Fame, John Carpenter, Tom Savini, The Adams Family, Nipsy Russell, Children of the Damned, Venom, Necromantik, Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-A-Rama, Lobsterman from Mars, Children of the Corn, Nemesis, Matinee, American Nightmare, Chupacabra Terror, Deadline, Warm Bodies, Trashsploitation, Heather Graham, Suitable Flesh, The Outer Limits, Marc Singer, Beastmaster, Dark Shadows, Donnie Darko, Poltergeist III, House on Haunted Hill, Warriors, Amityville Groundhog's Day, Mike Vrabel, WCW, the AI dilemma, Darren Aronofsky, Faces of Death, renting rated R films while you're in 2nd grade, Traces of Death, Dead Alive Productions, banned in the UK, Dolly, Sean William Scott, old school trailer narrator, Chris Gore, Film Threat, Ethan Suplee, Max the Impaler, Betty Boop, Becky, Sal Buscema, The Incredible Hulk, Spectacular Spider-Man, John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, The Fall of the House of Usher, H6LLB6ND6R, Dust Bunny, The Last Boyscout, tick wrangler, Yankee Swap, the phantom pain gimmick, unearthing cars out of snow, how do you ask for a testicular exam?, Silent Night Deadly Night, Rated R for Death Vaginas, Exam Seeking Behavior, and the Yankee Swap of Maladies.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

There have been over 400 versions of Mary Shelley's saga, but Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025), brings multiple viewpoints, as well as a new twist. It also raises the question of why this story continues to be told. Does it hold a larger meaning, or is it just a good monster tale? Let us know in the comments.Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter / X: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

When an American couple rents a charming Scottish cottage to escape tragedy, they discover a chilling local legend: the marble statues of two murderous knights rise from their tombs every Halloween night and return to the home that was once theirs. | Man-Sized In Marble | #RetroRadio EP0579CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Man-Sized In Marble” (April 12, 1977) ***WD00:45:31.204 = Dimension X, “To The Future” (May 27, 1950) ***WD01:15:12.081 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Revenge From The Grave” (May 15, 1945) ***WD01:27:20.451 = The Creaking Door, “Anna” (December 21, 1964) ***WD01:54:12.587 = 11th Hour, “Let the Play Begin” aka “Invitation to Death” (January 28, 1960) ***WD02:19:27.249 = Escape, “Conqueror's Isle” (March 05, 1949)02:48:53.811 = Everyman's Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)03:17:53.218 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)03:47:18.939 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Made In Avak” aka “Fair Fight” (March 12, 1958) ***WD04:03:07.393 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD04:34:06.774 = Dark Fantasy, “Headless Dead” (January 23, 1942)04:58:26.224 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0579

Listen Now to Ep. 149 Future Now Show The episode begins with a focus on local politics, where Mrs. Future praises the new Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for their transparency regarding property rights and their efforts to protect citizens from federal overreach by agencies like ICE. This leads to a contentious debate regarding surveillance technologies such as cell site simulators, facial recognition, and Palantir’s “Investigative Case Management” system, which Dr. Future defends as the data-gathering “immune system” of the “species organism” while Mrs. Future warns against the “gestapo-ification” of society and the violation of civil liberties, The hosts also discuss future-focused news, highlighting the James Webb Telescope’s new map of dark matter that resembles a cosmic “nervous system,” as well as the development of synthetic blood factories, which they humorously suggest could offer a “nirvana” for vampires by providing a disease-free, universal fuel source, In the final segment, guest Paul Gotel explores the intersection of technology and spirituality by detailing how he trained ChatGPT on his self-awareness book, The Big You, to act as an agent of his “Higher Self”. Gotel explains that unlike human companions who may become overwhelmed by emotional dumping, the AI can process multiple “highways” of emotional data simultaneously, helping him reframe moments of perceived victimhood into opportunities for soul evolution. The discussion concludes with the consensus that AI can serve as a powerful mirror for self-reflection, helping humans remove the “Halloween suit” of their egoic identities to reveal the authentic self beneath. And there you have it, enjoy! The Futures with Species OS Coder Paul Gotel    

Maggots in a leg, zombie man, and a ghost lady? We love a Halloween episode!Make sure to share this episode with all your family and friends! Share to your social media stories! Hit that 5* review button wherever you listen!Website: www.greysacademypod.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GreysacademypodSocial:@greysacademypod@carmen.gabriel.official@chaoticallykelceyEmail us at greysacademypod@gmail.com*This podcast is not in any way connected with Grey's Anatomy or any of its affiliates. This is intended for comedic purposes only.*No Spoilies LLC

"In our New Year show we related an article that suggested that 3D spatial audio was going to be popular in 2026. Tammy asked for an explanation of 3D audio so here it is. We have examples of both new songs and classic music that has been remixed into a spatial audio format."

The Carton Show goes completely off the rails on WFAN as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle spiral from a bizarre “suck eggs” insult from a Giants fan into a full-blown LeBron James takedown. Carton unloads on LeBron's legacy, MSG tributes, the Jordan debate, and why LeBron gets NOTHING in New York. Plus: Jets trade arguments, Sauce Gardner debates, Fear Factor and Hollywood Squares nostalgia, Wink Martindale, beef jerky hunting across Jersey, and Carton's all-time bad Halloween candy take.

This week on Scary Crit, Lauren and J catch up on the holidays before cracking open the Negronomicon. Our hosts break down Sinners domination of the Oscar nominations, some dark horses in the awards race, and turn the page to a surprising announcement of a brand-new Kenan and Kel movie. For the crit this week, we're revisiting ParaNorman (2012), the stop motion gem that combines zombies, witch trials, and small town fear into a love letter to the genre. From the emotionally heavy themes to why this movie sticks out as a Halloween perennial in the horror cannon, we dig into what makes ParaNorman quietly powerful more than a decade after it's release. Timestamps00:05:21 - Negronomicon00:15:50 - Crit01:18:31 - Final CurlsSupport the show

Hi, The Passage listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, The Red Weather! The Red Weather: Hi, I’m Rider. The world knows me as an actor. Mostly, for the 90s sitcom BOY MEETS WORLD. More recently, I have become a filmmaker and podcaster. I wasn’t raised in a commune, but a lot of kids around me were. Some of those places were cult-ish and creepy, some not. THE RED WEATHER is a fictional true crime podcast in which I go home, interview my parents, friends, local police, and journalists in an attempt to solve the disappearance of my best friend’s sister, ANNA TRAINOR, who vanished from her commune on Halloween night, 1995. Listen to The Red Weather on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron and Vince from Kame House Party join the Sickos to talk about Dragonball Daima, a new Dragonball anime we somehow barely heard about. Turns out it's great! A little cartoon devil from Halloween turns all the Dragonball characters into muppet babies so they can sell more anime figures. There's a hollow earth where robot bugs make you do puzzles. It's great.

Three horror nerds sat down to calmly discuss The Black Phone (2021), directed by Scott Derrickson.That did not happen.Instead, we immediately spiraled into an emotional basement and started yelling about ghost children, cursed rotary phones, and Ethan Hawke wearing enough masks to legally qualify as a Halloween store franchise.We break down how The Black Phone is somehow:A Supernatural ghost story A kidnapping survival thriller A coming-of-age movie And a reminder that the 1970s were just Violence and Vibes Scott Derrickson really said, “Let's emotionally destroy some children but in a wholesome teamwork way,” and we respect the craftsmanship.We scream about:The Grabber's unsettling calm His deeply aggressive snack etiquette Why every horror basement is structurally perfect for crimes How the ghost kids run the most organized afterlife call center in cinema history Then we absolutely lose control speculating about The Black Phone 2 (also directed by Scott Derrickson), because horror sequels never stop and neither does trauma. Will the phone upgrade? Will the ghosts unionize? Will Ethan Hawke show up in even MORE masks like he's collecting them Pokémon-style? We demand answers the movie legally cannot provide yet.At some point this episode fully derails into:Ranking haunted objects (phone vs TV vs mirror vs possessed Nokia that will not die)Debating if kids in horror movies ever get summer vacations? Accidently turning the podcast into a "Justice for Ghost Children" advocacy group. We also give love to how The Black Phone feels like a modern throwback to Stephen King-style childhood horror while still being mean, nasty, and emotionally rude in all the right ways.By the end of the episode, we're convinced:Never answer mysterious phones Never go into the basementGhost children are better at teamwork than adultsCREEP-O-RAMA is: Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CREEP-O-RAMA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creep-o-rama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joshblevesque⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artwork: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bargainbinblasphemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@imfigure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Audio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@stranjlove

New episode out now! We take another dip into ‘80s television with the season three episode of Knight Rider, “Halloween Knight”. We talk about Michael Knight's investigative style and the ‘80s action of it all, believe the episode did not explain the relationships or develop characters clearly, wonder what exactly their authority and jurisdiction are, and really get into KITT as an entity and how it relates to modern AI and smart devices. We also wonder if this influenced RoboCop, discuss the Hitchcock homages scattered throughout, and really loved all the fashion and hairstyles. We were completely unfamiliar with the premise, and so learned some surprising things along the way, but also perhaps looked too deeply into this action show involving perms, tight pants, and a talking car. Katy is not ashamed to say she watched Supernatural, Carrie shares a fun fact about mariachi performers, Maddy thinks men are oppressed, and Mack's brain is bloodshot. We also talk about how the show gave us “Duloc face”, wonder if David Hasselhoff would have been as successful if he was shorter, think we lost the vision of how AI could be perceived in media, and judge pumpkin carving pretty harshly. Listen to hear more about furries, Jekyll & Hyde, yak hair, Columbo, nehru jackets, Isaac Asimov, and more. Enjoy!TW: Assault, taxidermy, gaslighting, drug useSHOW NOTES:Video - David Hasselhoff - True Survivor (from Kung Fury)

If you've been snowed in thanks to last week's winter storm, you're not alone. The entire parking lot of our Video Store is covered with three feet of snow. I've been stuck here for three days, living off of popcorn, Hot Tamales candy, and Red Bull. You and I are not the only ones completely snowed in — so were the characters in these films. I say “were” because not everyone makes it to the end of their respective films. In fact, almost no one does. Warm up the cocoa, turn on the fireplace, and enjoy these four films in which people got snowed in.Snowbeast (1977)The Colorado ski resort in this film has everything guests could ever want, and one thing they don't want: a murderous Yeti. With a plot that closely mirrors Jaws, guests and locals do their best to warn others of the two-legged beast while the owners of the resort do their best to downplay the danger. Once the bodies start piling up there's nothing left to do but to track down the Snowbeast… before it tracks them down! Sure, this is basically Jaws with a killer Yeti instead of a killer shark, which is exactly why I love it.Screams of a Winter Night (1979)If you're a sucker for horror anthology films, this one's a slow 70s burn with more atmosphere than blood. When a group of young adults become snowed in while staying in a winter cabin, they exchange stories — three, to be exact — in an attempt to entertain (and more importantly, scare) their friends. It's all fun and games until the Native American spirit known as Shataba arrives at the cabin. This deep cut is worth a watch for fans of anthology films and brooding 70s horror.Terror Train (1980)It's New Year's Eve and a group of college graduates are throwing a costume party on a train. Everyone's there — the graduates, David Copperfield (no, really), and Kenny, a former classmate whom the group pranked years ago, leaving him in an apparently bad state of mind. Fresh out of Halloween, it's up to Jamie Lee Curtis, her friends, the train's conductor and yes, David Copperfield, to put an end to Kenny's rage-filled rampage. But which costume is Kenny wearing? Only his victims know for sure. Come for the magic show, stay to see the audience disappear one by one.Iced (1989)If we've learned anything from 1980s slasher films it's to politely decline anonymous invitations to stay at a cabin or resort for free. The characters of Iced learn that lesson the hard way. Four years after the group's friend Jeff skied over the side of a cliff after being humiliated by his friends, the group find receive anonymous invitations to stay at the Snow Peak ski resort. Once they arrive it seems Jeff may be there too, based on the number of bodies that begin piling up. Featuring all the classic misdirection and creative deaths we came to expect from an 80s slasher film.The snow is starting to melt in the parking lot. Soon, all this white stuff will be a memory but these films will stick with you for years to come. You may actually need therapy to forget them. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Haunts nationwide are experimenting with immersive Valentine's formats, while new retail data suggests a resilient outlook for the 2026 Halloween season. This week: Queen Mary's Dark Harbor Launches "Dark Masquerade"; Cinema of Horrors' "Hearts of Horror"; Brass Ring Excellence Award Finalists; Universal's Fan Fest Nights Doubles Down on Core Fans; Halloween Retailers Expect a Slight Increase in Business in 2026; Haunted Attraction Association to Add New Paid Administrator Role; Creep I.E. Con Returns This Weekend. Read more here

Herbert Geiss ist gerade mal 20 Jahre alt und kommt frisch aus der Ausbildung, als er von seinem Onkel ein kleines Unternehmen für Schausteller-Bedarf übernimmt. Geiss ändert das Konzept – und baut innerhalb von rund 20 Jahren mit Deiters Europas größten Player für Karnevals-, Halloween- und Partybedarf auf. Im OMR Podcast verrät der Unternehmer, mit welchen Konzepten er inzwischen ganzjährig mehrere tausend Quadratmeter Ladenfläche bespielt, mit welchen Tricks er Karneval sogar in Städten wie Berlin oder Dresden beliebt machen will – und ob er schon mal darüber nachgedacht hat, Kostüme im Look seines Cousins Robert Geiss anzubieten.

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Charlie saw a riot police break up a Halloween bash. Duji's mom's memory is deteriorating, so she is attempting to get power of attorney. House was swatted after a false call.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLR wears his NASA shirt in remembrance of two tragic events. Rover got into a screaming match with the condo contractor. Duji is a gummy princess. JLR lies about what groceries he bought. Texas has enacted a law that every classroom must display the 10 commandments on the wall. JLR goes tries to remember all 10 commandments. Charlie saw a riot police break up a Halloween bash. Duji's mom's memory is deteriorating, so she is attempting to get power of attorney. House was swatted after a false call. Duji's mom's cable bill is $500. RMG nursing home. A man who robbed a Brinks truck was shot and killed by police. Would you live in a house that someone was killed in? Robbers crashed into a jewelry store in California. People are cleaning Duji's house. Child actor from Ned's Declassified, Tylor Chase, seen disheveled on the streets. Rover met a child actor, from Small Wonder, begging for money.

Charlie saw a riot police break up a Halloween bash. Duji's mom's memory is deteriorating, so she is attempting to get power of attorney. House was swatted after a false call.  

JLR wears his NASA shirt in remembrance of two tragic events. Rover got into a screaming match with the condo contractor. Duji is a gummy princess. JLR lies about what groceries he bought. Texas has enacted a law that every classroom must display the 10 commandments on the wall. JLR goes tries to remember all 10 commandments. Charlie saw a riot police break up a Halloween bash. Duji's mom's memory is deteriorating, so she is attempting to get power of attorney. House was swatted after a false call. Duji's mom's cable bill is $500. RMG nursing home. A man who robbed a Brinks truck was shot and killed by police. Would you live in a house that someone was killed in? Robbers crashed into a jewelry store in California. People are cleaning Duji's house. Child actor from Ned's Declassified, Tylor Chase, seen disheveled on the streets. Rover met a child actor, from Small Wonder, begging for money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an unforgettable Disney Cruise Line adventure as guest Virgil shares his family’s incredible 7-night Southern Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Magic! Discover the magic of a Halloween on the High Seas cruise, complete with trick-or-treating, costume parties, and a surprise Concierge upgrade that took their vacation to the next level. We dive deep into their journey from San Juan, Puerto Rico, exploring stunning ports like Antigua, St. Kitts, Bonaire, and Aruba. Whether you’re planning a Disney Cruise to the Southern Caribbean or just dreaming of one, this episode is packed with tips for families and adults alike.Concierge Upgrade: The story of receiving a surprise call 45 days pre-cruise offering a complimentary upgrade to Concierge.Onboard Experience: A review of the Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom, the Concierge Lounge, and the outstanding service from the team.Dining: Reviews of rotational dining at Animator’s Palate, Lumiere’s, and Rapunzel’s Royal Table, plus a stellar Palo Brunch experience.Halloween Activities: The “Halloween on the High Seas” offerings, including the Pumpkin Tree lighting, Mickey’s Mousequerade, and trick-or-treating.Port Adventures:St. Kitts: A tour to South Frigate Bay beach.Antigua: The Academy of Rum (rum making) and Loose Cannon Beach.Bonaire: A tour of the salt flats, slave huts, and seeing flamingos at Lac Bay.Aruba: A relaxing beach day and shopping.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we'll be in contact with you real soon!https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcastUse Christy's Travel Services:https://dclpodcast.com/book-with-christy/Follow the DCL Podcast via:http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcastFollow Lake at:https://www.instagram.com/mouse.genhttps://www.youtube.com/@MouseGenFollow Christy at:http://www.packyourpixiedust.comhttps://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust

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Rumor season did not wait for us during our short absence. We already have plenty of rumored properties to discuss. Some, like Hellraiser and Stranger Things feel like strong possibilities. Then there are properties like Sinners, which came out of nowhere, but would be a huge crowd pleaser. However, there are some that feel flat out made up or just a pipe dream cough IT / Welcome to Derry cough. We will discuss them all and talk about how likely we think they may be. We also received official event dates for Halloween Horror Nights 35 in Orlando.Want to be on the show? Leave us a voicemail! (407) 906-4134Follow HHN 365 on social media:Instagram HHN365Twitter @HHN365TikTok: @HHN365podJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jUD9nZav2UMerch: HHN365.comFeatured audio is courtesy of White Bat Audio

Brian and Judson discuss “Heated Rivalry” at long last. Judson makes a plan to meet up with a friend who he hasn't seen or spoken with in over 15 years, and who is the last person to whom he has to make amends. Brian makes subtle changes in the bedroom that have significant payoff for his marital sex life, and offers an update to a controversial statement he made on an early episode of the podcast. The Hookup of the Week follows the adventures of two couples who meet at a Halloween party, and end up traveling together for a weekend in upstate New York that includes many tricks and treats. For the main segment, the two focus on a topic for the first time in over three months! In a discussion about Deshaming Sluttiness, Brian looks to Judson after a particularly active day of hookups to make sure it's okay that he doesn't feel remorse about his "promiscuous" behavior.  They close by responding to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who hooked up with a professional athlete and is now being approached by the athlete's family asking him to stay silent for a fee. Corrections and clarifications: Both DayUse.com and HotelsByDay.com are sites that offer booking of hotels for day use only without overnight stays. The other website mentioned by Judson was missing an ‘s' at the end of its name before the “.com”.  The term he used should be plural. Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to dadsanddaddies@gmail.com Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Extra extra! Read all about it! Our beloved dark holiday has been making headlines for over a century and we, your lantern bearers, bring to light a few articals from the past and present. Sit back and enjoy this leasure listen and hear about people, places, and things from the dark side of the newsroom.

The key to pursuing happiness is living an intentional life. What do I want to achieve? What do I oppose?Steve is an adjunct professor at Emory University and the Founding Director of the Alabama Civil Liberties Union. His new memoir, out today, is What's In a Family Name: A Southern Family History Becomes a Gothic Mystery. Here's the description:When Steve Suitts undertakes a family research project he uncovers a real-life, true crime, southern Gothic mystery. Ambition, sex, lies, and betrayal. And it all takes place in the Free State of Winston in north Alabama.And here is the book trailer I put together for Steve:You can buy the book here at Bookshop.org and here on Amazon. Steve's website is here.In this conversation Steve and I talk:* The moment Steve realized he had a book* Giving a speech opposing the Ku Klux Klan as a high school student* Reclaiming history* The story of James Monroe Blackwell, Steve's great-great-grandfather, who opposed the Confederacy during the Civil War* His research and writing processHere is an AI generated transcript. Don't come for me.Here is the cleaned and corrected transcript. I have fixed the formatting, corrected the phonetic misinterpretations (like “Free State” instead of “three state” and “progeny” instead of “GY”), and smoothed out the stuttering for readability.Transcript: Interview with Steve SuittsBEN: So Steve, your memoir, What's in a Family Name? A Southern Family History Becomes a Gothic Mystery, comes out today, Tuesday, January 27th. How are you feeling?STEVE: I'm feeling like someone who's waiting to hear what their neighbor's baby is gonna be called.BEN: At what point did you realize this story would make a good book?STEVE: I think the inkling of it was when I discovered that not only was my grandmother's version of my family history on my father's side a fiction, but that it didn't even begin to tell the story. And that point was when I discovered that the person I thought was my grandfather could not biologically be my grandfather, since my father was born at least a year and a half after his death.BEN: The evidence strongly suggests your biological grandfather was actually B.H. Drake, a prominent, wealthy merchant in Winston County. That's right. Why do you think the Drake family and the community worked so hard to erase Anna, your grandmother, and her son, your father, from the official record after B.H. married Anna?STEVE: This is all speculation, but I think there were probably two reasons. The first was simply a matter of embarrassment. Here was a man who was a representative of the local Baptist church at the State Baptist Convention. He gave the land on which the local Baptist church was built. His family was very deeply involved in the Baptist Church, and I think the evidence is that he probably began his affair with my grandmother before he was actually divorced from his first wife. So I think there was a real embarrassment about that in a small-town community.The second is, of course, that he died, and as a wealthy man. By law, she should have been one of the heirs of his estate, because at the time of his death, all evidence points to the fact that they were still married—although they may have, by that time, returned to his first wife's estate. So I think that there was this financial interest, that they would want to keep it quiet.I don't think there was a great deal of complicity on the part of the broader community, but it was just something that happened. And in the community, I think like most small towns, these things did happen and most small towns knew about it, but simply let it play out on its own terms.BEN: You devote part of the book to your great-great-grandfather, James Monroe Blackwell, who was a “scalawag,” or Southerner loyal to the Union. You mentioned that he was threatened with hanging for supporting Lincoln. He named his son after President Lincoln, and this is during the time of the Civil War. Why does his story resonate so much with you?STEVE: When I was in high school in Florence, Alabama, on the Tennessee River, I was a member of the student council, got elected, and I was asked at various times to give speeches at assemblies of the school. One of the speeches I gave was during 1964 or ‘65, and it was essentially an attack on the Klan—the Ku Klux Klan.I don't remember the entire speech, but I do remember saying that the Klan had to understand that Halloween came only once a year, and even then, when you wore a mask, you were not allowed to harm people anonymously. And that the Klan was a group who masqueraded without any courage of showing themselves to the public.I also remember that my teachers on that day kept me late at school. For some reason I did not understand until later in life, one of them drove me home that day rather than letting me walk by myself.So I came to those views for a variety of reasons. But when I discovered that I had an ancestor who not only supported the Union during the war over slavery, but who also supported the reconstruction of the South on the terms that the Congress established in the aftermath of the Civil War... I realized that I wasn't the first in my family to believe in the kind of equal treatment under the law that I was espousing as a high school student.And later, going on to work with the American Civil Liberties Union affiliate in Alabama—where we did more litigation relating to equal treatment under the law as we did the First Amendment—it was a moment in which I realized that whatever bloodlines do in this world for families, I wasn't the first. And Lord have mercy, I hope I'm not the last.BEN: When you were young, did you hear stories about James Monroe Blackwell, or did you only discover this history later?STEVE: I discovered this history later. No one talked about it. My great uncle—my grandmother's brother—Uncle Wesley, used to talk about why we were Republicans in the family, but he never talked about James Monroe Blackwell. No one did. Not even my grandmother, who I think probably had mixed up fact and fiction so much by the time she told me the story about our family history that she might have put him on the wrong side of the Civil War, after all.BEN: At the end of the book, you write about the idea of reclaiming history—both with Blackwell and with your grandmother and the Drake family, your great-grandmother, and the decisions that she made to protect her family. Can you talk about that motivation of reclaiming history and what that means to you?STEVE: Yeah. I think we all are trying to find our place in the world, but the Faulkner concept that the past is not really the past essentially means that, in finding our place in the world, we also have to know who we were in our past, where our family fit in, where we came from. It's a very Southern notion, but I think it's a universal one as well.Reclaiming the history, I think, means that we're trying to understand where we came from and, by that measure, where we're going in our lives. One of the things the book jacket says is that this is a story that no family wanted to remember, and a family too proud of its history would always want to forget.And I think for me, reclaiming history is a matter of not trying to reconstruct it or trying to hide it. It's trying to simply say: this is where my family has been, this is who we have been. And it doesn't predict who I'm going to be and what I'm going to be, but it gives me a way in which to frame who I am and how I'm gonna go forward.And for those who read the book, you won't be surprised to realize that I have tried very hard in my life to not be the person my father was. I've made a very deliberate and very conscientious effort. Whether I've succeeded or not, only my sons and descendants will be able to say, but that's part of reclaiming your history. Look at the word: his-story. That's what history is. And part of that history is you at that moment, and you can either continue that history or you can break with it.BEN: But I'll note... how much do you think people are shaped by their environment, by their family history? And I ask because I think you're an example of someone who grew up in a conservative political environment. Like you said, one of the teachers had to drive you home after giving your Ku Klux Klan Halloween speech. Personally, as you write about in the introduction, your father was at best difficult—I think accurately described as abusive. And yet you... I don't know if “rejected” is the right word, but you are a different person than those two different environments would most likely produce.STEVE: I think the key to the pursuit of happiness—as our Declaration of Independence says—in my judgment, is enabled only by having an intentional life. A life in which you say: Why am I here? What do I want to achieve? What do I want to oppose? What do I want to support? Simply have a sense of intent about how you frame your life.Now, obviously, everybody knows that we have to earn a living. Sometimes the jobs we get aren't always the jobs we may have wanted earlier in life. It may be difficult, may have other problems. But generally, it is one where you have to simply live an intentional life, trying to have goals—whether the goals drive out of your reading of the Bible, or whether they're from great philosophers, or simply out of the sense of what you think is right and wrong.And I think the discussion about nurture and nature is one that will continue to be unresolved. In that competition between which is more important, your lineage or your environment, there is, I think, something which some religious teachings call free will. Perhaps it's not as free as some might think, but you have choices to make.When I was reading the first Harry Potter books with my family—the boys were small and they were devouring those books—I was reading along. And the school superintendent, Dumbledore, makes a statement to Harry Potter in which he says, essentially: “Harry, we are the choices we make.” And at that point I said out loud, “Yeah!” And of course, the boys thought I was talking about who had won the Quidditch match in the book.But therein lies, I think, my sense of what it's all about. You make choices. And while those choices may inhibit others and they may open up others, you are those choices, and you need to make them with an intent of what you want your life to be. So that's my view.BEN: What was the process of writing this book like?STEVE: I did most of the research before I even began putting anything down on paper. That's not usually the way I write books. I usually have a lot of research already done, but you still have to go back in and answer questions as the writing process occurs. In this case, all of the research was virtually done before I started writing. So it really was a more reflective process than a fact-finding process for me.I have a friend, Jack Drake, who's a great civil rights lawyer and now retired, who has a memoir coming out that's gonna be a very important one about somebody who grew up as a white Southern boy dealing with the issues of race in the Deep South. Jack says he thinks the best way to figure something out is to write about it. And there's a lot of truth in that, if you're writing honestly.And I think in this case, the writing process finally brought home both the sense of villainy that's in the story I tell, and also some sense of pride in the honesty and the good character of people who are also members of my family, whose surname I carry and whose progeny I am.BEN: So the book comes out today. Where can people buy it and where can people find more information about you?STEVE: The book is available at any of the major online booksellers. You can go to Bookshop, which is an online store for independent bookstores, but Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million, or whatever online bookseller is out there.It hopefully is at a price that you can afford. It's a book that I think everyone, hopefully, will be able to read and prompt their own interest in their own family history.BEN: And if people want to keep up with you and learn more about you, where can they find you?STEVE: I now have a website and it is aptly called SteveSuitts.com. That's S-T-E-V-E-S-U-I-T-T-S dot com.BEN: The book is What's in a Family Name? A Southern Family History Becomes a Gothic Mystery. Comes out today, available everywhere. That's a fantastic book. I encourage you to get it and urge you to visit Steve's website and keep up with what he's doing. Including... Steve, are you working on another book?STEVE: I am. Actually, the next book is also going to be set in Winston County, Alabama—the Free State. And it's going to be about the history of the county, race relations, and centered especially on a single Black school that operated for more than 40 years in Haleyville in a one-room church chapel. I look forward to finishing it and then moving on to the second volume of my trilogy of Justice Hugo Black of Alabama. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com

This episode is the audio for a YouTube TeamStream that initially ran on October 29, 2025.  TeamStreams run live every week on the WOJM YouTube channel, barring unforeseen circumstances or holidays.  Please take a moment and help us out — even if you don't watch us there, subscribe to our YouTube channel today! You can watch this episode at: https://youtube.com/live/s7v-jAZ5qfA The WOJM TeamStream has returned after a brief one-week hiatus, just in time for Halloween! It wasn't very nice of the folks at Skybound to try and drop a news bomb on us just hours before we would've gone online last week, but we fooled them! Plus, Joe Slepski from Joe On Joe Podcast is back to help us go over the reveals from last week's MCM London (AKA London Comic Con) panel! No one gets the drop on What's On Joe Mind! Sponsored by Kokomo Toys!  LISTEN TODAY!

Halloween 2025 did not disappoint. In this episode, we recap a wild and wonderful night out, including hitting a club for the first time in years, rolling deep with some amazing friends, and reconnecting with that carefree, electric energy that only comes from dressing up and letting loose together. From dancing and laughing to late-night adventures, we break down what made this Halloween one for the books. We also get real about the chemistry Chloe shared with another husband, how those unexpected connections can spark something special, and why moments like these remind us what we love about the lifestyle. Plus, we share an update on our upcoming Temptation trip and exactly why it's shaping up to be absolutely incredible. Grab a drink, get comfy, and come relive Halloween 2025 with us. Make sure to follow us on our social media: Instagram: @DiaryofaSwingingCouplePodcast X: @DiaryofaSC Don't forget to check out: www.tabotaevents.com www.tangledbodies.com

The gang has recapped their own 1990s sitcom. They’ve performed in televised dance competitions and analyzed The Traitors like seasoned veterans. They even slept in the real life Matthews family home. But now Rider is taking it one step further, venturing into a brand new realm: (fictional) True Crime. Rider shares an exclusive preview of his upcoming 8-part podcast series, the newest addition to the Extended Pod Meets World Universe: The Red Weather. Follow along as he travels home to investigate the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl on Halloween night 1995. If you dare… So listen in, and try to figure out what really happened, on a special episode of Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. The group has at last made their way to the top of the mountain and are about to head into the Dwarf Lord's manor. We recorded this three days before Halloween so it has some delightful goodies!  Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Sin and Sinners, Experiment 4, Astral Projection, Creepy Doll, Dark Secret - Dark Fantasy Studio Filip Melvan - Fable Under The Table - 05 Tavern At The End Of Road Cellar - Monument Studios Cursed Forest, Quiet Tavern, Medieval City Indoors, Urban Park at Night, Daytime Forest, Fantasy Medieval City, - Michaël Ghelfi 

Heeey what's up everyone! We are back with another episode of The Just Talk Podcast with Episode 358. Here's the breakdown.In this episode Rich talks about how Halloween merch are not sold in Hobby Lobby, the boys rant about White Castle and In-N-Out, Jan had a shitty week, trailers galore and many more, and of course, "What Have You Been Up To/Whadda Ya Got?"With that said, as always, we thank you all for the listens/downloads and your continuous support. WE APPRECIATE AND LOVE YOU ALL! We hope you enjoy this episode and until next time, we're going silent.Follow Us On IG@thejusttalkpodcastEmail Usthejusttalkpodcast00@gmail.comSubscribe To Us On YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo40E9rCSueQjDxPl21u8Mg

Send us a textThis time Jay and Ken read true submitted listener stories that happened on Halloween.

Scary stories for road trips, late-night drives, and anyone who's ever felt the world get wrong somewhere between exits. In this Weekly Spooky horror podcast compilation, we're digging into the creepiest vault picks built around roadside terror, travel nightmares, and the kind of highway horror that follows you long after the headlights fade.Inside this episode (in order):I used to drive a delivery truck, until the incident — by Michael KelsoA routine delivery route turns into a nightmare when the road gets quiet, the cab feels crowded, and the truth arrives through a call you can't ignore.Strike-Out! — by Morgan MooreA father-daughter road trip with spring tradition vibes goes sideways when trouble hits the tires… and the “help” they find waiting in the dark feels like a trap.ROADKILL — by Travis VanHooseA driver with a taste for the disturbing picks up strangers on the wrong stretch of road—where deer in the headlights are the least unsettling thing you might hit.Wilson Road — by Charles CampbellA Deep South dirt road, an abandoned finishing plant, and something watching from the dark—because some family roads don't just lead home… they lead back.They Don't Drive Cars — by Scott S. PhillipsA late-night snack run becomes a blood-soaked sprint when something small, fast, and hungry pours out of the shadows—and starts hunting by the light.If you love creepy campfire tales, classic monster vibes, urban legend energy, and road trip horror stories that feel way too close to real, this one's for you. Which story messed you up the most?

Halloween night, 2001. A blue moon hangs over Virginia, a celestial event so rare it only occurs a handful of times per century. Seth, a young man wrestling with his faith and freshly removed from Liberty University, decides on a whim to drive out to the Blue Ridge Parkway alone. No plan, no destination, just a quiet stretch of road under a perfect, cloudless sky. He pulls into an empty turnout, not a single car in sight, and figures, why not take a night hike? The trail is short, the visibility through the trees is crystal clear, and he settles onto a bench to take in the stillness. That's when the silence becomes unnatural. No insects. No wind. Nothing, until the snapping of twigs begins circling him from the darkness. Back at his car, things escalate. Pinging sounds strike the steel frame of his 1970 Chevy Bel Air like pine cones being hurled from the void. The tree line ahead begins shifting, figures standing where there were none before. And on the grass median to his left, flat shapes appear like blankets tossed on the ground, cloaked and hooded but with no depth, no hands, no faces. Each time Seth looks away and back, they've moved closer. Then comes the flickering, a light sparking where a face should be, like a Bic lighter that can't hold a flame. Seth has never been able to find another account like this, and we try to unpack it through the lens of his testimony, childhood trauma, spiritual access, and the strange convergence of a once-in-a-generation night. Want to listen to this episode and an entire back catalog of exclusive members-only content? Check out a Blurry Creatures membership at ⁠https://blurrycreatures.com/pages/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Haunted? is a fortnightly paranormal podcast hosted by Rob Kirkup from the north east of England, who is a published author and ghost hunter, as well as being a podcaster. Each episode of How Haunted? focuses on one of the world's scariest locations, and Rob dives deep into the bloody history and terrifying ghost stories. This is usually somewhere in his native UK, with occasional trips overseas. Rob occasionally has guests join him to discuss these scary sites, or polterguests as he prefers to call them.There are special on-location episodes and audio ghost walks. Each October the podcast goes weekly for the scariest month of the year, and there is a themed month of episodes building up to a big Halloween spooktacular. The episode you're about to hear was part of 2024's spooky season, which was Vampire Month.Rob also does something very special for his Patreon supporters, where every month he puts on a ghost hunt episode where he'll tell you the history and ghost stories of the place, everything that happened on the night, as well as playing actual audio from the night itself. These are exclusive for around a year and then hit the standard feed, so there are over 25 of these special episodes available for free right now.Search How Haunted? wherever you get your podcasts, join Rob every other Friday, and ask... how haunted?https://www.how-haunted.com/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's spooky story comes from brave Story Club members Hudson and Remi, who asked for a terrifying mystery about the legendary Bermuda Triangle. Two cousins and their uncle sail straight into one of the most mysterious places on Earth, where ships vanish, compasses spin, and the ocean keeps its darkest secrets. Perfect for young listeners who love spooky stories, mysterious legends, and gentle Halloween-style thrills.