We forget how dark and deep and honestly scary the night can be, and this is never more true than when we are camping in the woods. Join us as we build a fire to hold back the darkness, and we show you how much scarier the woods can be as we participate in the ancient ritual of telling ghost stories.
Happy Friday the 13th. In this special episode we have calaborated with popular Halloween Influencers from Instagram for a session of Unhallowed Confessions. Laugh along with us as we find out their not-so-secret shames. Also, hear about how to enter our first ever Halloween Nation Giveaway. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "agnus dei x" "hall of the mountain king" "ghost dance" "ghostpocalypse...
Have you seen this classic 1974 Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder film? While not technically about Halloween, it is definitely a Halloween coded comedy and a beloved spooky season tradition for may denizens of the dark. In this episode we tell stories from when this Frankenstein spoof was being filmed. Come laugh with us.
Have you ever wondered why we wear costumes for Halloween? How did it get started? What were early costumes like? How have they changed? Take a trip with Joshua and Leah through the decades of Halloween's funnest custome of costumes. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Folk Round", "Distant Tension", "Waltz of Treachery", "Music to Delight", "Sock Hop", "Stringed Disco", "Overcast", "Rock Hybrid"...
Denizens of the Dark! Do you have what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? Don't worry. This episode your Lantern Bearers will guide you through the sea of undead. We cover the history, fighting methods, suvival and society buildng you will need to see the full moon rising over another Halloween.
Happy Holidays with a generous helping of spooky spice, dear Denizens! As in years past, we bring to you the spooky side of the jolly holidays. This year we present to you the story and history of Hans Trap the Christmas Canabal Scarecrow, as told in yes.... a delightful Pumpkin Vine Theaters. Grab the popcorn and turn off the lights.
Welcome to our Friday the 13th Bonus Episode. We can tell you that as Podcasters, there is always going to be episodes you look back on and you have some regrets. Well, lets give the stage to Leah as she seeks some redemption for out Holiday Made for TV Movie episode. If you enjoyed that, you will love this one as well.
Happy Halloween, all ye Denizens of the Dark. Please stay safe while enjoying your spookiest night of the year!
If you are looking for something charming to watch this autumn, look no further. Over the Garden Wall is an artistic treasure that should be seen by all. Take a step into the unknown with me as I review this holiday cult classic. Grab your traveling cape and your lantern, and we will walk these woods together.
Ricky is back with a list of the best moves to watch throughout the month, leading up to The spookiest of nights. These 10 movies are chosen specifically to get you in the mood. Grab your popcorn and blanket, turn off the lights, and get ready to be Halloweenified, dear Denizens!!!
Feeling more Halloweeny than usual, so for this Friday the 13th episode we are reviewing the origins and other fun facts about some of our beloved Halloween icons and traditions. Join us for this whirlwind of fast past facts.
In a previous episode we talked about the legendary Queen, now we review the cult classic movie that made her a house hold name. Join us as we discuss everything that made this 1980's film both magic, and tragic. We also talk about the failed Elvira TV Pilot and put our wishes out into the universe, for the future of our spooky Mistress. Instagram: halloween.nation Facebook: Halloween Nation Pod Email: halloween.nation@gmail.com Website: rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation Kevin MacLeod (incomp...
A popular vacation destination is always a beach or another shoreline of the ocean. However did you know that your tranquil retreat could also be a popular spot for ghosts, curses, and all other kinds of nautical mysteries? In this episode, Joshua and Leah explore the paranormal side of this mystical barrier between the land and the sea. Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Path of the Goblin ...
Are you a fan of rattan furniture? Do you eat cheesecake out on the lanai? Join Joshua and Leah as they review the Halloween Episode of everyone's favorate princesses of the twilight years, the Golden Girls. Season 4 episode "Thank Boo for Being a Friend". Just please keep in mind that this episode of Halloween Nation Podcast is being released on April 1st (wink, wink).
Join Joshua and Leah as they discuss the history of Cassandra Peterson AKA Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Find out what goes into creating a Halloween icon and a Queen of this dak holiday. Are you a fan of the Hostess with the Mostest? We hope so, because this entertainer has a lot more heart than you might realize.
Join us, your Lantern Bearers, as we travel to the Alps mountains in Europe for this year's creepy holiday figures. From snow skiing gnomes to judgemental witches, its a fun listen for a dark winter's night, or any time of the year.
Grab your hot pumpkin spice latte and your cozy blanket because this episode Joshua and Leah are pitching their ideas for Halloween holiday made for TV movies. You know the kind. It's seasonal romance with a spooky season twist. Enjoy this cinematic movie pitch experience. Music: "Ghostpocalypse; Dreamy Flashback; Sonata 17; Porch Swing Days - faster; Mysterioso March; Angel Share; Marty Gots a Plan; Scheming Weasel faster; Serpentine Trek; Wholesome; The Chamber; Frozen Star; Awkward Meeting; C...
Happy Halloween all ye Denizens of the Dark. Join us for this years collections of spooky stories submitted by Lantern Bearers and Denizens of this beloved Nation of Night. Have fun playing in the spookiest of starry nights. Climb on a broomstick and fly across the moon with us.
Yea, verily. Even we, the lovers of All Hallows Eve, love it not in all things. For we do now unburden our black souls unto you, and maketh our Unhallowed Confessions. Halloween is a broad scope. It's impossible for anyone to love every little thing that is presumed to come as a "package deal" when you say that you love Halloween. This episode we review submissions from YOU, the Denizens of the Dark, as you vent your unpopular opinions and pet peeves about the dark holiday that, after all is sai...
It may be nostalgic, but we need to talk. Joshua and Leah review what's magic and what's tragic about this beloved Halloween classic. It's our "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" review episode. Every Halloween podcast has to have at least one, or we lose our licence.
This year the Denizens of the Dark have come together to make you an hauntingly beautiful instrumental playlist. We hope this will become the sound track to your Halloween season. This list is perfect for the background to your Halloween party, home decorating, costume making, or handing out trick or treat candy. Enjoy. Spotify Playlist search for "Halloween Nation Instrumental Playlist 2023"
Do you know about the "so bad they're good" genra of film? Horror is full of B-Movie gems, and in this episode we are talking with Denizen of the Dark, Ricky and his list of top 10 creepy cult classics. This is going to be a fun one so relax and enjoy the chaos.
It's a rite of passage. Who hasn't stared into a candle lit mirror and called on Bloody Mary or other such flirtations with spirits, demons, or cosmic beings? This episode, Joshua and Leah explore the world of spooky games to dare your friends to play at sleepovers. What are ya, chicken? Well, don't worry kids, even the adults are too scared to play some of these. Just make sure that caution is always one of your playmates.
Ohhhhh, we're halfway there! Join us this episode for a colaboration with The Happy Halloween Podcast and it's host, Tony. Joshua and Tony trade Halloween trivia and learn some cool stuff along the way. Also, Leah tells another spooky story from Denizen of the Dark, Haunt Master Scott!
The movie that made us believe in magic, and spoke to the little witch in all of us. Joshua and Leah review this 1998 classic staring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. While not technically a Halloween movie, Practical Magic gives all of the cozy autumn feels and casts a spell of black cats and boiling cauldrons in our imaginiations and hearts.
Happy Friday the 13th, Denizens. Get to know your Lantern Bearers, Joshua and Leah, with these fan submitted questions. What was Joshua's favorite costume? What horror movie would Leah like to be in? What's the deal with tootsie rolls? The answers to these and more await you.
Yuletide greetings, Denizens! Winter holidays have plenty of past traditions to chill your bones. Fire up the yule log and listen as Joshua and Leah hightlight some of these traditions. Have you seen the Wild Hunt thundering through the December skies, or heard the haunting song of the Mari Lwyd?
True ghost encounters, Creepy Pastas, classic works of forgotten lore, good ol' spun yarns; Everything is on the table for this second annual Festival of Phantoms. Join Joshua and Leah and our legion of Lantern Bearers for a Halloween spooky story marathon. Happy Halloween everyone! "Reign Supreme", "The Path of the Goblin King v2", "Lightless Dawn", "Ghost Processional", "Danse Macabre - No Violin", "Lift Motif", "Nervous Piano", "Scheming Weasel Slower", "Echoes of Time v2", "An Upsetting Them...
A fun Halloween role play where Joshua's knowledge of our beloved dark holiday is tested by a mysterious Fairy Game Show Host. Take a listen. Would you win the grand prize and be crowned Halloween Royalty? "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Act One" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Aquarium" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creative...
