Penny & Midge get chatty about Halloween DIYs! The ghouls talk about where to find inspiration, knowing when to stop (and when to keep going), craft fails, and what's still on their "to make" list. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of trick or treating! Find out what wassailing, Guy Fawkes, and some rich guy's Uncle Jerry have to do with the classic Halloween tradition. Plus: what's America's favorite trick or treating candy?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for merch at the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge visit the days of Halloween past to learn about why tricks, pranks, and even violence were connected to the holiday for many years. What were the first Halloween pranks? What happens on Devil Night? And what's the new Halloween trick that we're starting RIGHT NOW. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Those Crazy Victorians merch in our shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge explore the famously poisionous plant belladonna AKA deadly nightshade. This toxic lady had many uses over the years, from medicine to cosmetics, despite being incredibly deadly. Find out how she strikes and the unexpected ways belladonna could actually save your life. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod New merch! Get Those Crazy Victorians & all our designs in our shop Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge delve in the mysterious nighttime world of dreams and nightmares. Why do we dream? Are nightmares useful or just crappy? How can you do battle with your bad dreams? All this and more in this dubious science hallway of an episode. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out our new "Those Crazy Victorians" merch in the shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge go LIVE to get chatty answering spooky question prompts, share listener stories of using their Ghouls Night In knowledge in the wild, and celebrate our 100th episode! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod We have NEW Those Crazy Victorians merch, now in the shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss a cult horror favorite from the Y2K era: Thir13en Ghosts! Midge dives into the untold stories of the spooky specters trapped in this mysterious house, the production history, and why you should give this flick another chance. LIVE SHOW! Next week, Ghouls Night In will be recording our 100th episode LIVE on Midge's youtube channel ! Join us Tuesday, September 5 at 7PM central for the live recording - the recorded episode will be uploaded to the feed later that week. Foll...
Penny & Midge explore the history of blow mold decorations, from the super popular blow mold you may not realize is one to the wide variety of molds that have filled the Halloween aisles from the 1950s through today. Plus a brief tangent on inefficient categorization systems. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge set metaphorical sail on a historic ship that may be one of the most haunted places on the planet: The Queen Mary! The ghouls toured the ship during their visit to Long Beach & are sharing the history of the ship, some of the spookiest ghost stories we heard from our guide (what up Bill), and whether we had any paranormal experiences on this very big boat. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge chat about their experience attending Midsummer Scream 2023! This spooky summer camp weekend was packed with haunts, drag, shopping, celebrities, and more - hear about all the fun & answers to listener questions. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge are exploring the truth about one of nature's most feared creatures: sharks! Have sharks earned their ferocious reputation, or do they get a bad rap? Learn about what all sharks have in common and the impact of pop culture in this deep "dive." Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge look into the many internet claims about the Victorians and Egyptian mummies. Were Victorians actually eating mummies? What was mummy powder made of? What's an unwrapping party? The answers may (or may not...) surprise you. *Penny and Midge will be attending Midsummer Scream 7/28-30 - see you there! Come say hi & grab a sticker!* Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge discuss the fabulous bejeweled skeletons known at catacomb saints. Learn about where these remains came from, the importance that they held, craft night at the convent, and what makes Catholicism so goth. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the case of a modern cryptid: The Fresno Nightcrawler. There are several purported video recordings of this curious creature - is it real or a ruse? And why does it look so much like a pair of pants? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop the Ghouls Night In store! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge dish on the start of Halloween hunting season with first impressions on the big box store offerings, how to combat shopping panic and FOMO, tips for bringing a spooky vibe on a budget, plus a weird amount of references to Christmas. Don't cancel us! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge salute the mother of horror and OG bisexual goth queen: Mary Shelley! Explore her dark, fascinating, and often tragic life from her nontraditional upbringing to scary story competitions with Lord Byron and beyond. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge talk about a classic of cult queer cinema: The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Travel with the ghouls back to the 1970s to learn about making the Ideal Man and how this send-up of schlocky sci-fi films went from the stage to the screen to midnight movie fame. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge welcome Pride month with a look at queer representation in horror throughout history. From the homophobic restrictions of the Hays Code and the problematic tropes it birthed to some positive strides made in recent years, it's a rainbow whirlwind of queer horror. Follow the ghouls at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge talk about the phenomenon of bog bodies - ancient corpses naturally mummified within the peat bogs. These bodies hold many mysteries: why were they put there? Were some of them gay? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss what is commonly honored as the most impactful horror movie of all time: The Exorcist! Get into the true story that inspired the movie, how the Hays Code impacted the horror genre, and the dangerous happenings on set - was this film cursed or just an example of unsafe filming practices?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge explore the life and work of Harry Houdini! From daring escapes to his campaign to debunk fradulent psychics (and a special appearance by a sea monster), this man lived a life of drama that didn't stop at his death. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge welcome a THIRD GHOUL to their lair: Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween and By Pumpkin's Light is here to talk about the history of Halloween music! Contrary to popular belief, it didn't start with Monster Mash...we go way back before returning to that graveyard smash. Find Miranda at Spooky Little Halloween Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge dive into another childhood favorite: Courage the Cowardly Dog! Learn about the origins behind this quirky cartoon, its spookiest characters, plus some conspiracy theories about potential dark inspirations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge revisit the wacky world of Victorian mourning by exploring hairwork. The art of creating jewelry or decorative art out of human hair was hugely popular during the Victorian era, but it wasn't all about death. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge learn about what has been recognized as humanity's oldest ritual: flowers at funerals! Discover the various floral trends throughout history, the not-so-secret meanings behind flowers, and why lilies make you think about death. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge chat about an all-time favorite witchy movie that has the perfect spring/summer vibe: it's Practical Magic! Learn about the hex placed on the film, the celebrity who wanted to buy the Owens house, and why we keep coming back to this film year after year. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In Merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge discuss a death-related figure from Irish folklore: the banshee! Although often portrayed in media as a spirit or monster, the banshee has an important place in history as part of Irish mourning and funeral traditions. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge talk about the terrors of Mount Everest, from the physical struggles of the extreme altitude to the climbers whose remains have never left the mountain. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge highlight an oft-forgotten woman in paranormal history: Catherine Crowe. This 19th century writer and scholar made a big impact on the field of paranormal and even introduced some terms that we still use today. Learn about her studies, experiences, and why we hate Charles Dickens now. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge FACE OFF with a special game of horror movie trivia. From naming celebrity appearances to a deranged dating game, play along while the ghouls see who will be today's spooky trivia master. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars
