It's Always Halloween

Happy Halloween Day Lanterns! I'm back on the porch and ready to handout full size treats! I can't believe the veil is already gossimer thin (wasn't it just January?!), but I'm thrilled to spend our special day together! Today you'll hear beautiful memories of loved ones who have passed, take a lil trip through the historic stomping grounds of The Headless Horseman, learn how t...

We all scream because we're having a hard time! On this week's episode we explore grief through memorializing loved ones from ice cream rituals, to Northern Lights sightings, to poetry, to ancestral research. We keep those we've lost alive with storytelling and memory swapping.  Mentioned on the episode: Micum McIntire Clan Association If you would like to be a part of our series on grief, please...

Merry Christmas, Lanterns! Here's a traditional Victorian ghost story for you to enjoy today in front of a fire with the family in the grand 19th century holiday tradition. Written anonymously, it was first published in the Lincolnshire Echo on December 19th, 1895. Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Ha...

Today we explore historic cemeteries, famous haunted houses, and creepy trick-or-treat memories. Mentioned on the episode: December BOO-k Club December Movie Brunches Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.co...

Today we hear more stories from Lanterns' 2024 Calendar Halloween Season and meditate on the types of pranks that could actually cheer your neighbors up! Mentioned on the episode: November BOO-k Club: Ring by Koji Suzuki Night Terror Magazine: History of Haunted Attractions written by Lucé Night Terror Magazine Short Story Competition Deadline 11/24 Farmaphobia Haunt in Ireland Be featured on a Sm...

This post Calendar Halloween has been more difficult than most years, but it's always warm, welcoming, and cozy here on the porch. Gather round and listen to some stories about how your fellow Lanterns celebrated this season. Plus advice on beating the November blues, and spooky events that are still on the horizon.  Mentioned on the episode: Please Stick Around (resources if you're struggling) No...

You made it, Lovely Lanterns! The veil is thin and our EEEEKmail bag is full! Enjoy an overstuffed pillowcase of calls and letters as you traverse the unknown today! Mentioned on the episode: Night Terror Magazine  and  Instagram Library Pumpkin Prank Steeped in Mystery This is Not a House by Brandon Kitchen Barbarella Restaurant & Bar in La Jolla Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Captain's Quarters ...

On this episode we read a ghostly letter, celebrate a Lantern's publishing success, and enjoy some very clever Halloween costumes! We also take our first call from the Czech Republic and learn about how they celebrate All Souls Day! Mentioned in the Episode: Nightmares on Santa Monica Messiah of Evil LA Screening Pre-Order Creepy Cute Drawing Class by Marcie Betrayal at House on the Hill Music fea...

Today we learn about how Trick-or-Treating can be linked to ancient food sharing traditions and we learn a little French as well! Plus we get a call about vintage Halloween books and an EEEEKmail with another great non-traditional treat offering! Mentioned on Episode: Göbekli Tepe Little Witches Black Magic Cookbook Howl-A-Ween  Universal Monster Books Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submi...

Thanks for writing in hundreds of letters and making hundreds calls, Lovely Lanterns! I love making this podcast with you! Today we follow up on our Charity Haunt topic from last week and learn about how to effectively get rid of that Halloween mask smell AND move to the Halloween town of your dreams! Mentioned on the episode: October Patreon Tricks + Treats Haunted Within - Charity Haunt Remove T...

Today we discuss DIY haunted attractions that are constructed with the intention of giving back! Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

What does it take to be the most popular house on your street on Halloween night? We hear from 3 Lanterns who share their tips for tempting the neighborhood with off-beat treats and decorations. Mentioned on the episode: September Movies + BOO-k Club Kia Creates: Puzzle Quest Halloween Haunting Dover Halloween Stickers + Activity Books Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween q...

Today we meet a Lantern's new kitten and learn about the haunted history behind their moniker! On the hotline we hear about an incredible Beetlejuice themed birthday party and get a creative idea for treats beyond candy to hand out on Halloween night. We also get an EEEEkmail follow-up from Kara who recently shared her ghostly college experience and we learn how to research the history of land...

This week we get two New England ghost stories on the All Hallows Hotline, some music recommendations for our 2024 Playlists, read an EEEEKmail about an incredible birthday/Halloween surprise party, and learn about how we can get a year’s supply of candy corn! Mentioned on this episode: Terror Thursdays and Stephen King September Feature - Beetlejuice remix Kendra’s 40 Hour (!!) Halloween Playlist...

The bone rattling conclusion to Steveson's ghoulish short story of two men cursed by their dealings with the dead.  Listen to Part 1 here Read The Body Snatcher and other Stevenson tales on your own here Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to ...

As we enter the calender Halloween season, we bring you a classic tale of depravity to chill your bones as the sun still beats down upon us. Part 1 of 2 (stay tuned, Lanterns!) Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@...

Today we hear from a few creative Lanterns who are kicking off the calender Halloween season with some FANGtastic ideas! How are you getting crafty these days? Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to  ⁠⁠⁠⁠itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Of course we know It's Always Halloween, but today marks the official start to the 2024 Calender Halloween season! What are you looking forward to? I am most excited to hear all your new stories, plans, ideas, and recommendations! So don't wait too long to call into The All Hallows Hotline 872-532-DEAD or write us that EEEEKmail itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com ! As a special offering f...

This week we welcome back longtime friend and IAH collaborator, Joe Carlough of Displaced Snail publications. We discuss his new book, Queer Horror, available for pre-order now! We also go deep into pumpkins and have an exciting new project announcement!  For those with sensitive ears, this episode has a couple of light conversational swear words and acknowledges sex and sex work within the contex...

Today we continue our exploration of trick-or-treating trends from around the U.S. and one Lantern brings us in on their new October 31st tradition! Mentioned on the episode: July Movie Parties July BOO-k Club Featured music: Lightless Dawn - Kevin Macleod Impervious - Dorian Pinto November - Benjamin Tissot Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendati...

Today we read Summerween party letters and take a call from a Lantern in Tunisia!  Mentioned in the episode: October Branches: Summerween (Tjalgahorn's blog) Follow Lantern Josh on IG:  @eclectic_carthage   Music featured: Nostalgy - Gothic Music Skeleton Keys - Alexander Nakarada The Abandoned - MONST3R Haunting Atmosphere - CO.AG Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween q...

Today we take a delightful hotline call about the most depressed cryptid in America and learn about how we can celebrate them in the hopes of cheering them up. We also get letters about Summerween and how to make your own low cost DIY pumpkin spice (see above).  Mentioned in the Episode: Squonkapalooza! Ways to Celebrate Summerween Music featured: ⁠Outsider - Myuu⁠ Silence - DJPOM888 The Curse - M...

Today we read a letter from a Lantern who writes a Halloween comedy show for kids with his high school theater troupe. We also hear about a Halloween party that helped another Lantern feel more comfortable in their own skin and get a response to last week's call about a new Trick-or-Treating trend.  Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations,...

Today we hear about the harrowing journey one Lantern has on the Halloween Express and lament how disappointing professional Halloween themed jobs can be. We also get a FANGtastic call from a dad who has noticed a newer trend while taking his daughter Trick-or-Treating and read a letter from a mom whose young son has recently become obsessed with Halloween year round. Mentioned on the Episode: Get...

This week we hear from Lanterns from three different generations and take a trip to Japan!  Thank you Jennifer, Mia, and L.M. for contributing to this episode! Mentioned: Silent Hill Where Did Halloween Come From? (Part 1) Where Did Halloween Come From (Part 2) How Halloween Became a Thing in Japan (Kotaku) Halloween in Japan (I'll Make It Myself - L.M.'s Blog ) Starbucks Sweet Potato Frap...