Ghouls Night In

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...

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

Penny & Midge go behind the scenes on the upcoming A Campy, Kooky, Glamorous, and Spooky Halloween Special! Keep an eye on Midge's Youtube channel for the special this Friday. Listen to Penny's sleep story here Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Get "Don't Perceive My Corpse" & more Ghouls Night In merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Al...

Penny & Midge discuss the mysterious Isle of the Dolls - this famously creepy location has been visited by countless ghost hunters & most recently featured in Lady Gaga's Dead Dance music video. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Shop the new "Don't Perceive My Corpse" collection & all our merch Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zi...

Penny & Midge discuss the gargoyle, from its architectural purpose to its popularity in 1990s animation. What makes a gargoyle a gargoyle? Why did Disney try to make a Hunchback of Notre Dame movie for children?? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch, including our new DON'T PERCEIVE MY CORPSE co...

Penny & Midge are celebrating 4 years and 200 episodes of Ghouls Night In with a chatty episode filled with listener questions! Thank you for listening & loving our little pod - we can't wait to share more spooky fun with you! Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Get our NEW Don't Perceive My Corpse merch & all of our classic designs Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @...

Penny & Midge discuss an iconic horror character who crossed over to musical theater fame: The Phantom of the Opera! First appearing in 1909, the Phantom has fascinated audiences through books, films, and on the stage. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the La Brea Tar Pits, a fascinating archaelogical site in Los Angeles, California. Is tar the new bog? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss some of our favorite spooky artists to shop with this spooky season and all year long. You too can fight the terror of AI art and corporate art theft by supporting actual artists! Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the bizarre story of Gef the Talking Mongoose, a strange creature who purportedly lived in the walls of a farmhouse and caused a tabloid sensation in 1930s Britain. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge unearth the mysteries of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Who built this monumental statue and why? And why do we call it the sphinx? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss an iconic 90s series of spooky kid lit: The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids.  Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the infamous iron maiden. Does the real history of this torture device live up to the tales of horror associated with it? Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge get chatty and dish on the 2025 Halloween decor we've seen so far, the trends that are going from social media to the shelves, and what we're already over. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge explore the incredibly detailed sand bottle art created by Andrew Clemens. The originator of the art form, Clemens' intricate sand paintings remain a fascinating curiosity. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the iconic rock band My Chemical Romance. The band's creative and often spooky concepts & aesthetics have made them beloved by fans but also a target of media scrutiny. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord server! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the historic connection between bees and death, from the belief that bees help transport the soul to the afterlife to the folk tradition of informing the bees of a death in the family. Join the conversation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars