Interpretive Halloween Movement

Penny & Midge discuss the miraculous appearance of religious figures in unsuspecting objects or images and pareidolia, the psychological phenomenon that explains everything from this to Beatles conspiracy theories. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the 60s Halloween novelty act, Frankie Stein & His Ghouls and try to discover the real story behind this fictional band. Have a safe & happy Halloween! Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge take a deep dive into the backstory of the famous Pumpkin Dance video, a staple of Halloween on the internet. Why was it made? And who was the man in the unitard? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge celebrate 250 episodes with a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's haunting short story "Berenice." Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the master of youth horror, R.L. Stine! The prolific author of Goosebumps, Fear Street, and more celebrates his birthday this week. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the long history of Tales from the Crypt! What started as a horror comic turned into films, TV adaptations, game shows, and more.  Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss several superstitions involving bugs. Around the world, different types of bugs can represent everything from good luck to imminent death. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge celebrate the pod's fifth birthday with a chatty listener mailbag episode. Thank you so much for tuning in! Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord. The merch store is back! Get your GNI, Those Crazy Victorians, and Don't Perceive My Corpse merch! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod

Penny & Midge play an impromptu quiz game - Is It Torture??? How many of these classic implements of medieval torture in pop culture were actually used in real life? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge pay homage to one of the most beloved spooky icons of our era, Tim Curry. His iconic turn in Rocky Horror was just the beginning of a career packed with incredible work in horror, comedy, and much more. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars