Penny and Midge unearth the mysteries of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Who built this monumental statue and why? And why do we call it the sphinx? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss an iconic 90s series of spooky kid lit: The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the infamous iron maiden. Does the real history of this torture device live up to the tales of horror associated with it? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge get chatty and dish on the 2025 Halloween decor we've seen so far, the trends that are going from social media to the shelves, and what we're already over. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge explore the incredibly detailed sand bottle art created by Andrew Clemens. The originator of the art form, Clemens' intricate sand paintings remain a fascinating curiosity. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge discuss the iconic rock band My Chemical Romance. The band's creative and often spooky concepts & aesthetics have made them beloved by fans but also a target of media scrutiny. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord server! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge discuss the historic connection between bees and death, from the belief that bees help transport the soul to the afterlife to the folk tradition of informing the bees of a death in the family. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge explore this history and mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. How did this area gain such a mystique & what are the supernatural and scientific theories behind the disappearances that occur there? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge get chatty about some of the horror films that have already been released this summer (the good & the bad), and what we're looking forward to seeing. Join the conversation in the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge discuss the history of symbols and iconography used on graves. When did the practice begin, and what did these symbols mean to the people who chose them? Join our community on Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss one of the most tragic maritime disasters on the Great Lakes, the wreck of the Lady Elgin. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of wax effigies, wax museums, and the tale of the famed wax sculptor Madame Marie Tussaud. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the Cadaver Synod, one of the many morbidly fascinating tales from the early days of the Vatican. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the Fox Sisters, two young women who became the faces of Spiritualism movement, through their rise to fame and later struggles. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge stare into the mystifying world of mirrors. When were the first mirrors invented, why are they the center of so many superstitions, and how the heck do they work?? Come join the conversation in the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge discuss the history of how embalming became standard practice in America and explore several green burial options available today. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge discuss the Kentucky Meat Shower, a bizarre unsolved mystery that still delights (and disgusts...) the public. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge recap & review the first episode of a much anticipated new show the gays and ghouls are going to love. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge delve into the history of Denver's Cheesman Park, a beautiful park in the heart of the city that started off as the area's first burial ground. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge explore the history and psychology of rollercoasters - are these metal beasts actually dangerous, and why do some people enjoy being scared? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the history & lore of the leprechaun! How did this figure of Irish folklore become a staple of American media? Join the community on the Ghouls Night In discord Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge enter The Twilight Zone to discuss why this formatively spooky show is considered one of the greatest TV shows of all time and the story of the man who created it. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord ! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge discuss the work of noted director David Lynch. Lynch's surreal and dreamlike films and TV have captivated audiences since his first film Eraserhead in 1977. Join our community on Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge explore the phenomenon of spontaneous mummies caused by extreme cold, specificially 5,000 year old Otzi the Iceman and the Franklin expedition sailors buried on Beechey Island. Come discuss the episode & all things spooky on our Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge are celebrating Ghoulentine's today with a listener appreciation episode featuring listener questions and your best stories about being a fan of the pod. Now you can hang out with your fellow ghouls on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow us on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge return to Midge's Monster Menagerie to explore the legend of the wendigo, from its origin in Algonquian folklore to interpretations (and misinterpretations) in pop culture today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of the Franklin expedition. This Victorian attempt to navigate the Arctic to find the Northwest Passage ended in tragedy and left mysteries we're still exploring today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the history of horror films and award shows - why are great horror performances snubbed? What category do these films belong in? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss Robert Eggers' new reimagining of Nosferatu. This episode contains SPOILERS for the film! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge reflect on the year's best and spookiest events, movies, and acquisitions and discuss personal and podcast goals for 2025. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
