Ghouls Night In

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

Penny & Midge discuss the "creative" "journalism" of famed tabloid Weekly World News and the origin and adventures of its most well-known character, Bat Boy. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge chat about the quirky zombie procedural iZombie. This CW show takes inspo from many of our faves, but often gets mixed reviews from fans. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the weird and wonderful animated series Gravity Falls! This delightfully wacky show draws inspiration from roadside attractions, cryptids, and more. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss one of vaudeville's most popular psychics - Alexander, The Man Who Knows! This mentalist pioneered an act that's still seen today, had a wild off-stage life, and you may have seen him on Michaels shelves this year. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the historical use of leeches in medicine. Why did people want to get rid of their blood so badly? And where were all these leeches coming from? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the cult favorite TV show that gave B movies and cult films a hilarious second life: Mystery Science Theater 3000! Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Code Orange! Penny and Midge are discussing the first glimpses at this year's Halloween decor in the big box stores. Will this be Hater Fest 2026? Or are there some diamonds in the rough? Join the converation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the iconic short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper." We explore the experiences that inspired author Charlotte Perkins Gilman and how this piece of feminist horror impacted our own lives. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In Discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge discuss the goth-flavored rock n' roll horror cult movie musical of our generation: Repo! The Genetic Opera. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge set sail with the story of history's spookiest privateer turned pirate, Edward "Blackbeard" Teach. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge wade into the world of the mermaid. What's the lore behind this beloved mythical creatures, and what do they represent in the world of horror? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the famous Alnwick Poison Garden, the history of apothecary gardens it draws from, and learn more ways that plants will kill you. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss one of nature's only obligate scavengers, the vulture! These birds have been both worshipped and maligned for their ties to 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 try playing some classic Victorian parlor games - unfortunately without any kissing (did you know Victorian games involve a LOT of kissing?). 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 Hannibal, another short-lived but passionately beloved series from podcast fave Bryan Fuller. 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 haunting beauty of Maison Margiela's Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the influences of horror and the macabre on runway fashion, and fashion as performance art. 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 get chatty talking about our favorite ways to celebrate the spookiness of spring, from (belated) Easter plans to toads, cemetery strolls, 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