Ghouls Night In

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

Penny & Midge talk about another terrifying weather phenomenon: tornados! There's a reason these twisting storms have inspired multiple film horror franchises. 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 adipocere AKA grave wax, a substance caused by saponification of human remains. 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 chat about upcoming spooky media projects we're excited about and mourn the tragically canceled Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. 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 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