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Send us a textOn this episode we once again open The Big Wakeup Call Vault (TM) and listen to some of my Halloween-related interviews!First, from  9/27/21: Cassandra Peterson AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, made her second visit to the show when she called in to discuss her memoir "Yours Cruelly, Elvira."From 10/30/2014: Tyler Mane, who donned the mask of Michael Myers in "Halloween" and "H2," talked about his movie "Compound Fracture."From 1/29/2018: Kane Hodder, who played Jason in the "Friday the 13th" series, chatted about his movie "Victor Crowley."From 10/20/2021: Deborah Vorhees, actress from the "Friday the 13th" series, talked about her new movie and directorial debut, "13 Fanboy."From 10/27/2017: "Count" Dominick Dicce discussed his book "You're a Vampire - That Sucks!"And from 10/20/2015: We revisit Elvira's first appearance on the show, talking about her stint as a guest judge on Food Network's "Halloween Wars."Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween/Spooky Season!Celebrate with us as we discuss Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson.Buy the book here!Follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowGinger Mancino, Kid ComedianSocksWendi's SubstackBuy Ann's bookListen to Your MotherMariana's SubstackIf you would like to get in touch with us, to recommend a memwah for us to read, to give us feedback or to declare undying love (non-creepy only, please!), email us at memwahpodcast@gmail.comIf you enjoy this podcast- and know what's good for you, please rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! And give us a shout out on social media and maybe do some skywriting to tell others about the podcast!Merci!Links to books are affiliate links. If you click and buy the book, we may get some money- but the price you pay will be the same.

A cast of all-female monsters comes to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Halloween & Universal Orlando Resort with "Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines"; Universal Studios Hollywood announces "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface" house and "Luchadores Monstuosos" scare zone; this year's Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain will feature 11 haunts and 9 scare zones - including haunts based on "Stranger Things", "The Conjuring Universe", "SAW", "Army of the Dead", and "Trick 'r Treat"; Howl-O-Scream at Sea World Orlando will feature 4 new haunts, 3 new scare zones, and 2 new themed bars; "Yours Cruelly, Elvira XXperience" comes to Knott's Scary Farm; Knott's Scary Farm's preview event, Nightmares Revealed will take place on August 22nd - tickets on sale August 5th; The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland will re-open three weeks ahead of schedule; Fuji-Q Highland's "Labryinth of Fear - The Ward Lurking in the Darkness" reopens with new scares and lengthened "long hallway"; Los Angeles Haunted Hayride season passes are now on sale; Check into your worst nightmare at the Winchester Mansion with "Unhinged Hotel"; Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group presents "The Exorcism of Sophia Grace"; depaolEVENTs presents "I Put a Spell on You Masquerade" inside Salem's Old Town Hall; Antoni Zioni presents "Dark Ritual & Tales of the Ancient East" at The Crooked Path in Burbank, CA; The Best Halloween Store Ever hosts its grand openeing on August 3rd; Starbucks' 2024 Fall Menu is set to launch on August 22nd. Read the news here. 

[originally published on Patreon Jun 12, 2023] Today I'm joined by Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira - jk, I wish. Instead, I read from Peterson's 2021 memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark. It's a genuinely good memoir so you should check it out if she interests you; if not, I've gleaned and summarized the parapolitical elements if you don't.  We're talking about Sus Colorado, the military-industrial complex, Augustus Owsley Stanley III, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Vegas, the Rat Pack, the Osmonds, Elvis as ascended master?, Fellini, Wilt Chamberlain, Briarcliff Manor, ghosts, Borax tycoons, Adnan Khashoggi, Khashoggi's guru Chandraswami and the can of worms that unlocks.  artwork by Dakota Songs: Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix Human Fly by the Cramps I Put a Spell on You performed by Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

Books Mentioned in Episode:Audiobook List for the drive:The Last Thing He Told Me- Laura DaveFairytale- Steven KingThe Silent Patient- Alex MichaelidesThe Housemaid- Freida McFaddenNever Lie- Freida McFadden2023 RecapIcebreaker- Hannah GraceSecretly Yours- Tessa BaileyA Dawn of Onyx- Kate GoldenThings We Hide From The Light #2- Lucy ScoreThings We Left Behind #3- Lucy ScoreIce Planet Barbarians- Ruby DixonFourth Wing- Rebecca YarrosFull Measures Series- Rebecca YarrosIn The Likely Event- Rebecca Yarros(Paper Cuts Series) Hate Mail, Yours Cruelly, Dear Stranger- Winter RenshawShucked- Kate CanterbarySpark of the Everflame- penn coleHappy Place- Emily HenryFunny Story- April 2024- Emily HenryCherish- Crave Series- Tracy WolffExes and O's- Amy Lea

On this episode we once again open The Big Wakeup Call Vault (TM) and listen to some of my Halloween-related interviews!First, from  9/27/21: Cassandra Peterson AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, made her second visit to the show when she called in to discuss her memoir "Yours Cruelly, Elvira."From 10/30/2014: Tyler Mane, who donned the mask of Michael Myers in "Halloween" and "H2," talked about his movie "Compound Fracture."From 1/29/2018: Kane Hodder, who played Jason in the "Friday the 13th" series, chatted about his movie "Victor Crowley."From 10/20/2021: Deborah Vorhees, actress from the "Friday the 13th" series, talked about her new movie and directorial debut, "13 Fanboy."From 10/27/2017: "Count" Dominick Dicce discussed his book "You're a Vampire - That Sucks!"And from 10/20/2015: We revisit Elvira's first appearance on the show, talking about her stint as a guest judge on Food Network's "Halloween Wars."Happy Halloween!

On today's very special Halloween episode, we are joined by the one and only Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira! That's right, The Queen of Halloween herself stops by to discuss a number of her different unrealized film projects, including a buddy comedy titled EVLIRA GOES TO HELL and a Disney-esque animated feature about her roots in Halloween. Spend October 31st the right way with Development Hell and Elvira!And to make matters even more spooktacular, longtime pod companion Emily Gagne drops in for an episode epilogue to unpack why Cassandra Peterson is such an important figure in horror, queer culture, drag, and glamour.HAPPY HALLOWEEN!Pick up a signed copy of Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark right here.Follow Development Hell:Twitter - @DevelHellPodInstagram - @DevelopmentHellPodFacebook - DevelopmentHellPodSubscribe to the Development Hell podcast! For every horror title to hit V.O.D, countless others end up D.O.A. Development Hell is the podcast dedicated to unearthing these cursed horror productions — to find out what went wrong — and decide if they still stand a shot at the green light. Make sure to check out past episodes, including Neill Blomkamp's Alien V, the canceled Hellraiser reboot, and Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash!Development Hell is a proud member of the DREAD Podcast Network. Theme music by Drew Pidgeon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a special, super-extended, spooky season episode, your hosts read a double feature of horror hostess biographies! Glamour Ghoul: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira, Maila Nurmi by Sandra Niemi and Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson recount the drama-filled careers of two of the most iconic, goth-adjacent TV figures of all time. Jack and Kate take a candid look at the trials and triumphs of two real-life Halloween queens. Does the appeal of late-night metaphysical diner talk span generations? How young is too young to launch your showgirl career? Why do the Red Hot Chili Peppers ruin everything? Is a decades-long goth girl beef even more odious than the Red Hot Chili Peppers? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of the podcast! BBfBP theme song by True Creature. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Eddie Izzard talks about touring Canada with her comedy show Wunderbar, and why she performs standup around the world in foreign languages — even if she's not fluent. Canada's Drag Race Season 1 winner Priyanka fills us in on her life after the show, the success of her debut EP and how she feels about headlining Toronto Pride this year. Cassandra Peterson, better known as the campy horror movie host Elvira, talks about sharing her amazing life story in her new memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira.

Eddie Izzard talks about touring Canada with her comedy show Wunderbar, and why she performs standup around the world in foreign languages — even if she's not fluent. Canada's Drag Race Season 1 winner Priyanka fills us in on her life after the show, the success of her debut EP and how she feels about headlining Toronto Pride this year. Cassandra Peterson, better known as the campy horror movie host Elvira, talks about sharing her amazing life story in her new memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira.

We're talking about the history of the bimbo and how Gen Z is reclaiming the term, The Dumb Blonde & Bright Brunette tropes as well as groupies, Dolly Parton, Buffy, femme fatales, the metoo movement and social media, early 2000's celebrity backlash the negative treatment of young women in media, the need for inclusion within feminist spaces & so much more. This will be a two part episode!! Sources: Bimbofication Is Taking Over. What Does That Mean for You? Vice. Arielle Richards , 2022. Yours Cruelly, Elvira. Cassandra Peterson, 20201 Please Kill Me, Legs McNeil & Gillian McCain Elizabeth Wurtzel, Bitch, 1999 Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Anita Loos Gentleman Prefer Blondes, film Breakfast at Tiffany's, Truman Capote Why do men find blonde women so very attractive? Carol Jahme, The Guardian References
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Ridley, M (1993) The Take, The Bimbo Trope Explained, Himbos & Legally Blonde Barbara Walters Interviews Dolly Parton 1979 Courtney Love 2005 Red Carpet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/broadsnextdoor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/broadsnextdoor/supportThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5803223/advertisement

On this episode we once again open The Big Wakeup Call Vault (TM) and listen to some of my Halloween-related interviews!First, from  9/27/21: Cassandra Peterson AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, made her second visit to the show when she called in to discuss her memoir "Yours Cruelly, Elvira."From 10/30/2014: Tyler Mane, who donned the mask of Michael Myers in "Halloween" and "H2," talked about his movie "Compound Fracture."From 1/29/2018: Kane Hodder, who played Jason in the "Friday the 13th" series, chatted about his movie "Victor Crowley."From 10/20/2021: Deborah Vorhees, actress from the "Friday the 13th" series, talked about her new movie and directorial debut, "13 Fanboy."From 10/27/2017: "Count" Dominick Dicce discussed his book "You're a Vampire - That Sucks!"And from 10/20/2015: We revisit Elvira's first appearance on the show, talking about her stint as a guest judge on Food Network's "Halloween Wars."Happy Halloween!

Elvira talks with the RMS about her book, "Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Darkness" and how her dark past shaped her career as an icon of the Macabre.

Elvira creator Cassandra Peterson joins Nancy to talk about life after the release of her New York Times bestseller “Yours Cruelly, Elvira,” the personal and career impact of her revelations, the positive fan response, and how Elvis changed her career focus. Plus, Cassandra discusses the building of the Elvira brand, the Queen of Halloween's popularity and why Elvira will outlive her (1:05). Check out the new paperback edition of Yours Cruelly, Elvira. Get an autographed copy. Visit Nancy's website. Learn about segment sponsor Humoroutcasts.com (:49).

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to horror icon Elvira! Actress Cassandra Peterson talks about creating her horror maven character, her start in the industry, the joys of loving horror, and the new edition of her book, YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're taking a look at the highly anticipated follow-up from the HOST filmmakers, DASHCAM! In our FIRST CHOP, Tim joins SOCIETY (1989) and listens to some DEATHGASM (2015). Brian talks YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA, and then Tim unveils his latest TUBI TRAP watch ROTTENTAIL (2018). DASHCAM follows the crazy night of an equally crazy musician livestreamer as she gets into one unnatural (or is it supernatural?) situation after another. It's controversial, it's chaotic, so what did we think? Grab a beer (but hey, not if you're driving), and join us as we take a look at this film, our beer pairing, and a brand new listener question!  

When you hear the name Elvira only one person comes to mind: horror icon and quintessential symbol of all things spooky, the one and only Mistress of the Dark. Back in 1981, who could have imagined the hostess of a local Horror movie show would become a household name? Elvira was the first horror host ever to be syndicated nationally and has emerged as one of today's most original and outrageous pop culture icons.Elvira's reign as ‘Queen of Halloween' has spanned more than three decades and includes an IMAX movie, music CDs, books and more than a thousand licensed products. She co-wrote and starred in the feature films Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills. She has made hundreds of film, television and live appearances - including The Grammy Awards, Saturday Night Live, NBC's Today Show, The Tournament of Roses Parade and reality shows Search for the Next Elvira, RuPaul's Drag Race, Counting Cars, Face Off, Epic Ink and Halloween Wars. Earlier this year, Cassandra released "Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark" a memoir where she for the first time opens up about her personal life, her experiences in show business, and the creation of her iconic character. Learn more about Cassandra at: www.elvira.com Check out That Pop Culture Show here on this channel every week, with new episodes debuting on Fridays. That Pop Culture Show is a weekly round table talk show with celebrity guests, collectors and experts talking about and celebrating pop culture. Join hosts Kody Frederick and Jason DeBord with guests from the world of pop culture, including film, television, rock 'n' roll, sports, contemporary and street art, comic books, geek culture and more. Each episode features a profile of the guest, a discussion of current pop culture topics, and a close look at an artifact of collectable the guest has brought in to share. This includes in-depth looks at prized pieces of memorabilia, works related to their careers, or any other interesting artifact that has meaning to them in their lives. Please like and subscribe to support our efforts to celebrate pop culture.View the video version of this via our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_IxuDHC8f7KIA0KOe1J-6A

(There were some technical issues during the recording session that meant we lost the first 10 minutes of the podcast, and had to rely on backups for the rest of the recording - apologies for any dip in audio quality!) In this episode's opening, Kirsty recommends the following: - Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson - Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood - Death Becomes Her, dir. Robert Zemeckis And Rachael has these picks: - The Godfather Part II, dir. Francis Ford Coppola - Maya and the Three on Netflix (from the creator of The Book of Life) - Power of the Dog (novel) by Thomas Savage - The Witch, dir. Robert Eggers Around 13 minutes in, we begin our discussion of the Oscars, breaking down some of the main categories and sharing our thoughts on the highs and lows of the night. At 48 minutes in, we move on to discuss the recent developments concerning the Obi-Wan Kenobi show - we have a chat about the first trailer, as well as the EW piece that provided our first stills and some nice nostalgic reminiscences from Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen. Many thanks to Christy Carew for the Scavenger's Hoard theme, and Nemling for our artwork.

We're wrapping up Carol Season and kicking off the new year with a look at the differences between the book, screenplay, and film; talking a bit about its notorious source, Patricia Highsmith; and recapping the movie (except the straight scenes because who cares). Stuff from the show: The Many Faces of Patricia Highsmith - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/t-magazine/patricia-highsmith-talented-mr-ripley.html Brandi Carlile's "Right on Time" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOpWqWK0q4U Cassandra Peterson's (a.k.a. Elvira's) autobiography Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark - https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/cassandra-peterson/yours-cruelly-elvira/9780306874352/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/poalof/message

If you are feeling depressed, what with OMICRON emerging like the worst villain in some direct-to-streaming video game adaptation, then do I have the tonic for you.Josh Malerman is back for his second bout of Talking Scared, only 6 months after he was last here. This time, more than ever, he brings joy, wonder, inspiration and a 700 page book that will work your triceps as well as your mind and soul.  Ghoul n' the Cape is Josh's magnum opus, so far. So far! It's the truly epic tale of two men fleeing a unique evil across the entire landmass of the United States. It takes in politics, violence, spectacle, horror, friendship, a nation-eating star and a man made entirely of blood. This is not your average horror paperback.Therefore, it gives us plenty to talk about. The Great American Novel™ and the quest narrative amongst much more. But again, and again we come back to the crucial, pivotal role of awe and wonder in our lives. And we talk about how horror, of all things, can help us achieve that. Oh, and at one point I make Josh teary. Win!Enjoy!Books discussed in this episode include:Yours Cruelly, Elvira (2021), by Cassandra PetersonPearl (2021), by Josh Malerman (previously published as The Day of the Pig)Visions of Kody (1972), by Jack Kerouac and Brice MatthieussentThe Talisman (1984), by Peter Straub and Stephen King Ghoul n' the Cape is published in a limited run in December by Earthling Press. You can buy one of the remaining copies here.Support Talking Scared on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TalkingScaredPodCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, and TikTok Or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Download Novellic on Google Play or Apple Store.

Ashley and Steve are switching things up this week where they will be talking Cassandra Peterson's biography: Yours Cruelly, Elvira. So pick up the book, take a gander, and then join as Ashley and Steve kind of talk about the book, but mainly about themselves. How fun! Check us out on Instagram @trauma_and_trash where the filth lives on!

This episode celebrates the release of “Yours Cruelly, Elvira” by Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. With a 40-year career under her dagger-shaped belt, she's done everything from dancing in Vegas to singing in Italy to starring in her own films. She's also fought for animal rights and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn about a life well-lived and leopard-spotted with surprises and unexpected cameos. The Ladies discuss how awesome it can be to be true to yourself- even if everybody else is kind of shocked.

This episode celebrates the release of “Yours Cruelly, Elvira” by Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. With a 40-year career under her dagger-shaped belt, she's done everything from dancing in Vegas to singing in Italy to starring in her own films. She's also fought for animal rights and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn about a life well-lived and leopard-spotted with surprises and unexpected cameos. The Ladies discuss how awesome it can be to be true to yourself- even if everybody else is kind of shocked.

Hold on, Mariah, it's still spooky season around here for a few more days. We read Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson and had a scary-good time getting to know the Mistress of the Dark (and her girlfriend)! Listen to … Continue reading →

Cassandra Peterson is an American actress, writer and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. She has penned a hauntingly uninhibited memoir entitled YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark. Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • BLUE MICS – After more than 30 years in broadcasting, Dr. Drew's iconic voice has reached pristine clarity through Blue Microphones. But you don't need a fancy studio to sound great with Blue's lineup: ranging from high-quality USB mics like the Yeti, to studio-grade XLR mics like Dr. Drew's Blueberry. Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue  • HYDRALYTE – “In my opinion, the best oral rehydration product on the market.” Dr. Drew recommends Hydralyte's easy-to-use packets of fast-absorbing electrolytes. Learn more about Hydralyte and use DRDREW25 at checkout for a special discount at https://drdrew.com/hydralyte  • ELGATO – Every week, Dr. Drew broadcasts live shows from his home studio under soft, clean lighting from Elgato's Key Lights. From the control room, the producers manage Dr. Drew's streams with a Stream Deck XL, and ingest HD video with a Camlink 4K. Add a professional touch to your streams or Zoom calls with Elgato. See how Elgato's lights transformed Dr. Drew's set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/  THE SHOW: For over 30 years, Dr. Drew Pinsky has taken calls from all corners of the globe, answering thousands of questions from teens and young adults. To millions, he is a beacon of truth, integrity, fairness, and common sense. Now, after decades of hosting Loveline and multiple hit TV shows – including Celebrity Rehab, Teen Mom OG, Lifechangers, and more – Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio in California. On Ask Dr. Drew, no question is too extreme or embarrassing because the Dr. has heard it all. Don't hold in your deepest, darkest questions any longer. Ask Dr. Drew and get real answers today. This show is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information exchanged during participation in this program, including interactions with DrDrew.com and any affiliated websites, are intended for educational and/or entertainment purposes only.

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She's a sexy, campy, horror icon and the Mistress of Darkness herself, Elvira. Beloved for her vampire sex appeal and satire, Elvira has been in numerous films and even inspired a comic book character. The woman behind the character, Cassandra Peterson, has been sitting on her throne as the Queen of Halloween for 40 years. But a recent revelation in Cassandra's new memoir has us falling in love with Elvira all over again. Cassandra is queer and has been in a relationship with a woman for decades. Today, We speak with Cassandra about creating the character Elvira, her decision to come out, and how Elvira is celebrating the spooky season.  Be sure to check out Cassandra's new book Yours Cruelly, Elvira! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elvira Mistress of The Dark creator and actress Cassandra Peterson joins Nancy to talk about The Queen of Halloween, her new memoir “Yours Cruelly, Elvira,” tell-all moments, and writing inspiration and motivation. Plus Cassandra shares her Elvis experience, show business advice, and why she finally chose to reveal her private personal stories (1:08). Do you have a memoir in you? In the second segment, Nancy shares some tips for writing your own stories including a memoir writing workshop to help jumpstart your creativity (34:35). Order an autographed copy of Yours Cruelly, Elvira. Check out Elvira's Boutique. Watch a preview of Elvira on Netflix & Chills. Find out more about Write Your Life! memoir workshop. Check out the virtual book launch for Sisters! Bonded by Love and Laughter. Order a copy of Sisters! Like and follow Entertaining Insights Facebook Page. Visit Nancy's website. Learn about segment sponsor Humoroutcasts.com (:58, 39:28).

She's a sexy, campy, horror icon and the Mistress of Darkness herself, Elvira. Beloved for her vampire sex appeal and satire, Elvira has been in numerous films and even inspired a comic book character. The woman behind the character, Cassandra Peterson, has been sitting on her throne as the Queen of Halloween for 40 years. But a recent revelation in Cassandra's new memoir has us falling in love with Elvira all over again. Cassandra is queer and has been in a relationship with a woman for decades. Today, We speak with Cassandra about creating the character Elvira, her decision to come out, and how Elvira is celebrating the spooky season.  Be sure to check out Cassandra's new book Yours Cruelly, Elvira! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Happy Halloween, ghouls! We are officially at the end of the 13 Weeks of Halloween, and we at My Spooky Gay Family thought that the only way to celebrate was with a HUGE episode... so we are happy to share a very special interview with the Queen of Halloween, the star, heart, and legs behind Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark herself, Cassandra Peterson! In this episode, we chat with Cassandra about her new memoir, "Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark". We chat about everything from coming out as queer, to living in a haunted house, to sharing a treehouse with a gun fanatic. It was a joy to chat with this amazing horror icon, and an interview you won't want to miss. And as a very special added bonus, we went a step further and invited Sam Irvin, the director of Elvira's sophomore film, "Elvira's Haunted Hills", to stop by and chat about his career, his experience working with two of the biggest names in horror musical comedy, and what makes this movie the perfect cult classic to catch this Halloween as it's re-released on blu-ray! Enjoy this Halloween episode, kids! These conversations were so much fun, and definitely two for the books.

Hello darlings! This week, Peaches and Michael are stirring the cauldron and lighting some jack o'lanterns in honor of the true reason for the season: ELVIRA! In addition to discussing Elvira's role as the "Patron Saint of Halloween," our hosts delve into this acclaimed icon's impact on pop culture and her long lasting connection to the queer community. Joining the conversation is the alter-ego of the Mistress of the Dark herself, Cassandra Peterson, who talks about her new autobiography, YOURS CRUELLY, as well as shares insight on four decades of ruling the night. Equal parts Idol Worship and a Midnight Mass office Halloween party, this episode is a celebration of tricks, treats, and the woman who has given audiences both for 40 years. From Gonk to Scooby Doo, this episode has it all! Go! 

Our main feature this week is the Netflix vampire film NIGHT TEETH. Does it have the bite so many other Netflix movies are missing... or does it suck? But first, we're reviewing Phantasm II, Kiss of the Damned, Devil's Pass, Homewrecker, Blade II, Bad Ben Game, 10/31 Part 2, Evil Dead (2013), The Slime Beast by Guy N Smith, Things by Peter Watts, and Yours Cruelly by Elvira.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Mistress of the Dark. Queen of Halloween. The one-and-only... Elvira. The woman behind the horror icon is actress Cassandra Peterson. Her recent memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira, is now a New York Times bestseller. Today, Peterson joins us with stories from her life and career- from dating Elvis to meeting Jimi Hendrix, and her thoughts on being an icon in the LGBTQ community. Then, Dana Gould talks about his love of horror, about his friendship with '50s horror host, Vampira, played by the late Maila Nurmi, and creating a graphic novel adaptation, Planet of the Apes Visionaries, from Rod Serling's original script. In a surprising moment of horror knowledge, Gould also instantly answered listener Robert's 40 year-long movie mystery with the movie Quatermass and the Pit. His new movie, Joy Ride, is a documentary with a long-time friend and fellow comedian, Bobcat Goldthwait. Guests: Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson Actress, comedian, and TV host who played Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark Author of the Yours Cruelly, Elvira Dana Gould Co-star of the upcoming movie Joy Ride with Bobcat Goldthwait Comedian and host of Hanging with Dr. Z Personal friend of Vampira, television's first horror host, played by Maila Nurmi in the 1950s. Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

Hustlers! Today we welcome on the show actress Cassandra Peterson to chat about her portrayal of the horror hostess character Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the creation of the character, its longevity, working office jobs, and more! Yours Cruelly, Elvira is her unforgettably wild memoir, so check it out! We also chat with musician Neil Giraldo about how he got started in the music industry, growing up in the Cleveland rock scene, what drew him to writing and producing music, how he got into the Bourbon Business, and what makes 3 Chord Bourbon unique. Finally, we chat with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons to chat about meeting Daft Punk and Jay-Z at the Grammys, Radioactive, subbing in for Train, starting out a starving artist, Rick Rubin, and more! Imagine Dragons new album is Mercury - Act 1!

Jake Gyllenhaal discusses his latest film, The Guilty, about a 911 operator who receives a call from a woman whom he believes has been abducted. Cassandra Peterson, better known as the campy horror movie host Elvira, talks about sharing her amazing life story in her new memoir, Yours Cruelly, Elvira. Feist discusses her latest project, Multitudes, which features new songs and rethinks how we experience live music in a COVID-19 world.

Welcome back to Fright School! This week we are celebrating a week of surprises from Elvira, Mistress of the Dark! She released her long awaited autobiography YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA and it has been quite a read. We chat about the woman behind Elvira, Cassandra Peterson and the big reveal in her book that she has been in a relationship with another woman for almost 20 years! Welcome to the family, ghoul! Joshua stayed up way past his bedtime to join in on the Twitter watch party (@frightschool if you're nasty) for Elvira's 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special, Special now available on Shudder! In honor of the Elvira of it all, we watched one of her favorite horror films this week HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL! We're kicking of Spooky Season with Vincent Price as an eccentric millionaire who is hosting one hell of a party! We chat about the twists and turns, the catty diologue, and the particular anxieties money can cause us. Recommended Reading/Viewing: Official Theatrical Trailer HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1959) How HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1959) Paved the Way for the Next 60 Years of Genre Storytelling by HEATHER WIXSON Extra Credit: Check out THE LIST WE MISSED "Have you seen this movie? Nope, but we'll put it on the list!" Besties AJ & Jacki will finally get to "the list" and watch all of the movies that they told people they would watch. We can't wait for the RENEGADE FILM FESTIVAL! Follow all of their social media for updates! We hope to see you there! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree EXTRA CREDIT: WE HAVE ALL NEW TEES AND MERCH AVAILABLE! WE KNOW PODCASTING! There would be no Fright School without the incomparable assistance of one Matt Kelly. Now you can benefit from his and co-founder of WE KNOW PODCASTING Chris Fafalios' 25+ years of combined experience to take your show to the next level. They want to share their experience with you, giving you a leg up on the competition. In a world of run-of-the-mill podcasts, you can stand out from the crowd with a professional and engaging show! Fright School Recommended Texts: NEW RECOMMENDATION: Creepy Bitches: Essays On Horror From Women In Horror by Alyse Wax, Rebekah McKendry, PhD. and more! Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror by Robin R Means Coleman The Horror Genre: From Beelzebub to Blair Witch by Paul Wells Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. Clover Monsters in the Closet: Homosexuality and the Horror Film by Harry Benshoff The Monster Show: A Cultural History of Horror by David J. Skal Projected Fears by Kendall R. Phillips Support FRIGHT SCHOOL by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/fright-school Find out more at https://fright-school.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas as the youngest showgirl in Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with the "King," himself, Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and inspired her to travel to Europe where she worked in film and toured Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, joining the famed improv group, The Groundlings, and honing her comedic skills alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens. Then in 1981, nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, Cassandra auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for their late-night horror movies. She improvised, made the role her own, and got the job as "Elvira" on the spot, never imagining it would lead to fame and a forty-year career. YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA (9/21/21, Hachette Books, Hardcover, $29, 9780306874352) is Cassandra's unforgettably wild memoir that does not shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and often outrageous, YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA is the candid, often hilarious, downright shocking, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Cassandra Peterson was born in Manhattan, Kansas and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After years as a dancer/singer/actress/comedian, she created the character Elvira, which became an overnight success. In addition to hosting her long-running TV series Movie Macabre, Peterson went on to co-write and star in two self-titled feature films, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills. She has spent four decades solidifying her unique brand and building it into an internationally recognized pop culture icon synonymous with Halloween and the horror genre.

On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas as the youngest showgirl in Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with the "King," himself, Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and inspired her to travel to Europe where she worked in film and toured Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, joining the famed improv group, The Groundlings, and honing her comedic skills alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens. Then in 1981, nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, Cassandra auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for their late-night horror movies. She improvised, made the role her own, and got the job as "Elvira" on the spot, never imagining it would lead to fame and a forty-year career. YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA (9/21/21, Hachette Books, Hardcover, $29, 9780306874352) is Cassandra's unforgettably wild memoir that does not shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and often outrageous, YOURS CRUELLY, ELVIRA is the candid, often hilarious, downright shocking, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Cassandra Peterson was born in Manhattan, Kansas and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After years as a dancer/singer/actress/comedian, she created the character Elvira, which became an overnight success. In addition to hosting her long-running TV series Movie Macabre, Peterson went on to co-write and star in two self-titled feature films, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills. She has spent four decades solidifying her unique brand and building it into an internationally recognized pop culture icon synonymous with Halloween and the horror genre.

Big month for Cassandra Peterson. She's celebrated her birthday, she's released her new memoir Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark, and now she's hosting a 40th anniversary special on Shudder that's aptly titled, Elvira's 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special. To celebrate, the Halloweenies are dusting off this career retrospective interview with the legend from 2020 in which she digresses on everything from being a household name, to why the horror genre brings her so much comfort, to how she passed the time during the worst of the pandemic. It's an admittedly unpredictable conversation that celebrates a legitimate pop culture icon. Enjoy.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You know these women. You know their long black dresses, usually with dangerously plunging necklines. You know their jet black hair and “vampy” makeup. You know their sinister sense of humor. They are the horror hosts who made B-Movies on television a fun, and sometimes scandalous, affair. That's right, today, we are discussing Maila Nurmi and Cassandra Peterson, the women better known as Vampira and Elvira.  Recommended in this episode: The Chair on Netflix; Vampira: Dark Goddess of Horror by Scott Poole and Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson NEXT EPISODE: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988 film) Please rate and review us, or better yet, tell a friend.    Our social media is @MonsterWrote on Twitter and Instagram. Our email is monsterwrote@gmail.com. This episode was produced and researched by Lisa and Mel. Theme music is “Misconception” by Nicolas Gasparini, used with permission.