Ghouls Night In

Penny & Midge talk about the Catholic enthusiasm for relics. This long-standing tradition saw a peak in the Middle Ages, but many of these blessed remains continue to be objects of admiration and fascination today. 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 fascinating tale of Mina Crandon, also known as Margery the Medium! This spiritualist showed off her skills (and her...other assets) to convince a panel from Scientific American of her credibility. 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 explore the unexpectedly dark origins of ventriloquism, how the practice transformed in the vaudeville era, and why dummies continue to be a horror staple. 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 another formative piece of spooky media: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. This book series inspired a number of adaptations and sprinkled lots of goth breadcrumbs for young fans. 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 discusss one of America's most popular patent medicines: Valentine's Meat Juice! 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 explore the Victorian language of flowers, from the original inspiration behind messages sent via bouquet to its most outlandishly complicated versions, PLUS what flowers you should be sending this Valentine's Day. 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 and Midge discuss the beloved dark/horror comedy, Death Becomes Her! This queer cult classic has seen an extended life, just like the film's leading ladies... 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 allure of abandoned places. What draws people to urban exploration? What are the modern ruins that fascinate us the most? 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 mysterious 1947 incident in Roswell, New Mexico. Did the government recover an extraterrestrial spacecraft and perhaps even alien lifeforms? And what's up with these weather balloons? 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 getting struck by lightning, from storm science to a man who was struck by lightning a baffling 7 times. 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 look back on their spooky favorites of the year and chat about upcoming horror projects & goals. 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 read The Ghost's Summons by Ada Buisson, a Victorian Christmas ghost story published in 1868. From our haunted homes to yours - Happy Holidays! 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 uncover the occasionally spooky but often weird history of gingerbread. From Roman celebrations to German fairytales, this treat has worn many shapes over the years. 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 explore the legendary snow dwelling creature, the Yeti! Also known as the Abominable Snowman, this pop culture favorite has fascinated cryptozoologists for decades, but its lore goes back much further. 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 in to Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (2025), chatting about favorite parts, what we'd change, and who had the best outfits. 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 history of New Orleans cemeteries and how the area's intriguing burial practices came to be. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord Shop for Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the filming and legacy of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. The original slasher film had a major impact on the horror genre in film as well as on its cast. Join the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop for Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

WATCH this episode on Youtube! Penny & Midge explore one of Midge's childhood Halloween traditions: The Party Make-up Video. We each attempt to recreate a look from this incredible 90s instructional video. You too can watch The Party Make-up Video by joining https://www.rewindo.tv/ Thank you to Found Footage Festival for digitizing this VHS! 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 life of Elmer McCurdy - and everything that happened afterwards. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop for Ghouls Night In merch (including the new Don't Perceive My Corpse collection) Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the movie that invented the summer blockbuster despite its troubled production: Jaws! 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