Penny & Midge get chatty & answer YOUR questions about how the podcast is made. We're diving in deep and spilling all the nitty gritty details with a few tricks & treats along the way. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, also known as "Terrible Tilly." This desolate lighthouse has featured in tales of both maritime disaster and supernatural mayhem since the 1880s. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge dive back into the world of Gothic literature with Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, from the true crime inspiration behind the story to the many, many adaptations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of today's holiday: Walpurgisnacht (also known as Hexennacht). What does this Christian celebration from Germany have to do with witches and the pagan festival of Beltane? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
CONTENT WARNING: At the time of the recording & release of this episode, we were not aware of the director’s history of transphobic remarks. Thank you to the listeners who brought this to our attention. We apologize for this oversight on our part and wanted to make sure you had this knowledge when choosing whether or not to engage with this content. Ghouls Night In stands with the trans community and will work to continue ensuring our podcast provides a safe space for all of our listeners. T...
Penny and Midge explore the real world of carnivorous plants and the history of horror stories that pit man against nature. What do the scary plants of the era say about our society's fears? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discover the dantiest form of murder memorabilia: Victorian true crime figurines! Learn about these charming figures inspired by lurid crimes and what makes people want to put a murderer on their mantel. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the life and creations of artist Edward Gorey. His iconic pen and ink style and often spooky subject matter have made him a beloved favorite of many goths and weirdos, but his life outside his work was almost as intriguing. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the history of Stonehenge. This prehistoric cultural site has mystified and intrigued since its ancient creation - how was it built? What was it made for? Were aliens involved? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In & Those Crazy Victorians merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge learn about Showmen's Rest, the name given to cemetery sections dedicated to providing an eternal resting place for circus performers, and the tragic train crash that claimed the lives of the first people buried there. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the discovery and history of radium, from cosmetic applications to the tragic story of the Radium Girls. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge return to the state of West Virginia to explore the mysterious tale of the Flatwoods monster. What's the truth behind the 1952 sightings of this strange creature? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge chat about the coolest new adult animated musical series about hell: Hazbin Hotel! This spoiler-free convo covers the top reasons to check out the show & how it already has such a passionate fanbase. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge celebrate Valoween and Ghoulentine's Day with their own spooky version of The Newlywed Game! Play along with the ghouls or pose these questions to your own best ghoul friends to see how well you know each other. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge talk about another mutual & formative favorite: Pushing Daisies . This Spoiler Free ep is a love letter to the blend of cute, vintage, and macabre aesthetics and storylines that make this series a favorite of many spooky vintage nerds. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge learn about one of nature's cool & creepy creatures: moths! What does it mean to be a moth? Why are they drawn to the light? Which moths are the most #aesthetic? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge discuss the life (and many tragedies) of legendary horror writer Edgar Allan Poe. From a boyhood marked by sickness and abandonment to his own mysterious death, we explore the man behind the iconic poems and stories that still thrill us today. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge investigate the history of catacombs. Where did this death practice begin, and what caused it to re-emerge centuries later? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge hop on the serpentine sluiceway and cruise through the history of dark rides! Even if you aren't familiar with the term, you've probably ridden on one of these amusement park favorites - find out what makes a dark ride, how they were first powered, and when black lights got involved. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge discuss one of history's most infamous criminals, Jack the Ripper. How did the first ever media frenzy surrounding a crime like this impact the people of the time and even how we view the case today? Note: this episode is mostly non-gory and does not focus on the details of the murders. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge are celebrating Christmas the Victorian way - with a reading of the 1908 Christmas ghost story, "The Kit-Bag" by Algernon Blackwood. The video version of this episode is also available to watch now on the Midge Munster youtube channel ! Merry Christmas, ghouls! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge look back on another year to reflect on the best Ghouls Night In episodes, top adventures and media from the year, and what we're looking forward to in 2024. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge explore the lore and legends of Baba Yaga. From her chicken leg house to her flying mortar and pestle, this iconic figure of Slavic folklore has connections to many historic traditions and continues to feature as a character in modern media.
Penny & Midge discuss the iconic gothic aesthetic of a mutual favorite movie: Guillermo Del Toros' Crimson Peak. This movie has everything: a haunted AND haunting house, the biggest sleeves you've ever seen, and Feral Women. (We had some ghosts in our recording this week - please excuse some intermittent crackles!) Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge are joined by the legendary drag queen, filmmaker, event producer, and cult leader Peaches Christ to talk about queerness in horror, the allure of cult films, and the power of making what you want to see in the world. Find all things Peaches Christ here. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny & Midge explore the fascinating folk magic of frog coffins. Why have these miniature coffins been found in startling quantities in Finnish churches? And what do they mean? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge continue to explore Victorian mourning customs with a look at post-mortem photography. From online myths to its place in modern death positive culture, learn more about this unique death practice. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get "Those Crazy Victorians" merch and more in the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny & Midge invite you to pull up a chair and hang out for a casual Halloween chitchat. From formative Halloween memories to favorite yard displays to our best spooky season experiences this year, we're talking (and laughing) about a little bit of everything in honor of our favorite holiday. Happy Halloween! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars...
Penny and Midge solve the mystery of the classic board game Clue. From the game's rumored connection to a historic true crime story to the beloved film version, discover the true story behind this family favorite. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
Penny and Midge discuss the quirky and macabre Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Deaths and the forensic science-loving lady who created them, Frances Glessner Lee. Follow the ghouls on instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars
