Ghouls Night In

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A Dignified Spiderweb

2024-10-1535:18

Penny & Midge revisit this year's Halloween decor options, chatting about additional collections (Target, Williams Sonoma, and more) as well as DIY plans and ideas. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Big Corn Enthusiasts

2024-10-0827:37

Penny & Midge explore the history of Halloween's most divisive candy: candy corn! Is this sweet treat just for agriculture enthusiasts? Do you eat your candy corn like a weirdo? Find out all these things and more! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Lessons in Death Plan Clarity

2024-10-0129:39

Penny & Midge discuss some of the world's most unique tombstones, from the creepy to the charming. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Burgle Your Turts

2024-09-2429:21

Penny & Midge discuss the modern autumnal classic Over The Garden Wall. This low spoiler convo covers why this miniseries is a great pre AND post Halloween watch. Shop Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Contain the Juice

2024-09-1701:01:03

Penny & Midge deep dive into their thoughts on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long awaited sequel to Tim Burton's beloved spooky classic. This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for the film! Get your Ghoul School merch! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

We Hate You Eugene

2024-09-1055:18

Penny & Midge celebrate a true icon of spooky shows: The X-Files! We're chatting about favorite and most memorable episodes, how the show started, and the bisexual panics it caused for so many of us. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Frozen Lady Fingers

2024-09-0324:20

Penny & Midge explore the mystery of Frozen Charlotte - what's the story that inspired a popular folk ballad turned children's toy turned...dessert?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Ancient Roman Street Meat

2024-08-2730:08

Penny & Midge talk about when the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius and what we've learned about what happened that day in the centuries since. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Dangers of Late Night Driving

2024-08-2028:39

Penny & Midge discuss some of the first reported alien abductions. What do these abduction claims have in common? How do they align with pop culture of the time? And why are aliens sticking rods in people's belly buttons? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night in Merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

The Trickle Down Effect

2024-08-1327:01

Penny & Midge explore the history of death masks. From an Ancient Roman tradition to modern day art object, death masks have had a strange and sometimes tragic history. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Halloween Hospital Gown

2024-08-0630:53

Penny & Midge explore the history of Ben Cooper, Inc, a company that was at the forefront of commercial Halloween costumes & helped transform how we celebrate today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Chappell Bone

2024-07-3026:32

Penny & Midge discuss ossuaries and the art of decorating churches with human bones. What was the purpose of these macabre displays, and where did all those bones come from? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Doin' It in Creature Times

2024-07-2328:45

Penny & Midge discuss the summeriest of the Universal Monster movies: Creature From the Black Lagoon! This classic is celebrating 70 years this year - learn about the cultural fascinations that lead to the creation of the iconic Gillman. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Vampire Shenanigans

2024-07-1633:25

Penny & Midge discuss a modern vampire classic: Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles (Interview with the Vampire). This high-level look at the series ranges from the inspiration behind the original novel to the various screen adaptations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

I Want to Play a Game

2024-07-0939:11

Penny & Midge talk about the best spooky and horror-inspired games, from the perfect Halloween pick for your next board game night to horror video games that might keep you up all night. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Pink Halloween Apologists

2024-07-0248:09

Penny & Midge sit down to discuss everything we've seen so far from the big box stores for Halloween 2024, complete with trend alerts & what we would do differently. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

5 Star Snake Experience

2024-06-2525:06

Penny & Midge return to the nature corner to learn some Snake Facts! We'll also explore what's put snakes at the center of stories from mythology to horror movies throughout the centuries. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Waiting For the Bus in the Rain

2024-06-1826:36

Penny & Midge discuss another queer podcast spooky ghouls will love: Welcome to Night Vale! This delightful community radio broadcast from a very strange town just celebrated its 12th birthday this weekend. And now, the weather. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Impromptu Floorshow

2024-06-1143:34

Penny & Midge discuss the darker side of drag as seen on the Boulet Brothers' Dragula. This competition show proudly celebrates the weird, alternative, and filthy and pushes a diverse array of performers to their limits in more ways than one. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Needs More Bewbs

2024-06-0432:47

Penny & Midge kick off Pride month with a chat about Jennifer's Body! This dark teen horror comedy didn't find its audience in initial release, but has become a cult favorite thanks to its biting tone, queer subtext, and commentary on sexual violence. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

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