Ghouls Night In

Penny & Midge explore the lore and legends of Baba Yaga. From her chicken leg house to her flying mortar and pestle, this iconic figure of Slavic folklore has connections to many historic traditions and continues to feature as a character in modern media.

Penny & Midge discuss the iconic gothic aesthetic of a mutual favorite movie: Guillermo Del Toros' Crimson Peak. This movie has everything: a haunted AND haunting house, the biggest sleeves you've ever seen, and Feral Women. (We had some ghosts in our recording this week - please excuse some intermittent crackles!) Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch!...

Penny & Midge are joined by the legendary drag queen, filmmaker, event producer, and cult leader Peaches Christ to talk about queerness in horror, the allure of cult films, and the power of making what you want to see in the world. Find all things Peaches Christ here. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge explore the fascinating folk magic of frog coffins. Why have these miniature coffins been found in startling quantities in Finnish churches? And what do they mean? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge continue to explore Victorian mourning customs with a look at post-mortem photography. From online myths to its place in modern death positive culture, learn more about this unique death practice. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get "Those Crazy Victorians" merch and more in the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge invite you to pull up a chair and hang out for a casual Halloween chitchat. From formative Halloween memories to favorite yard displays to our best spooky season experiences this year, we're talking (and laughing) about a little bit of everything in honor of our favorite holiday. Happy Halloween! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch!...

Penny and Midge solve the mystery of the classic board game Clue. From the game's rumored connection to a historic true crime story to the beloved film version, discover the true story behind this family favorite. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge discuss the quirky and macabre Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Deaths and the forensic science-loving lady who created them, Frances Glessner Lee. Follow the ghouls on instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge get chatty about Halloween DIYs! The ghouls talk about where to find inspiration, knowing when to stop (and when to keep going), craft fails, and what's still on their "to make" list. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge explore the history of trick or treating! Find out what wassailing, Guy Fawkes, and some rich guy's Uncle Jerry have to do with the classic Halloween tradition. Plus: what's America's favorite trick or treating candy?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for merch at the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge visit the days of Halloween past to learn about why tricks, pranks, and even violence were connected to the holiday for many years. What were the first Halloween pranks? What happens on Devil Night? And what's the new Halloween trick that we're starting RIGHT NOW. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Those Crazy Victorians merch in our shop! Cover art by A...

Penny & Midge explore the famously poisionous plant belladonna AKA deadly nightshade. This toxic lady had many uses over the years, from medicine to cosmetics, despite being incredibly deadly. Find out how she strikes and the unexpected ways belladonna could actually save your life. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod New merch! Get Those Crazy Victorians & all our designs in...

Penny & Midge delve in the mysterious nighttime world of dreams and nightmares. Why do we dream? Are nightmares useful or just crappy? How can you do battle with your bad dreams? All this and more in this dubious science hallway of an episode. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out our new "Those Crazy Victorians" merch in the shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge go LIVE to get chatty answering spooky question prompts, share listener stories of using their Ghouls Night In knowledge in the wild, and celebrate our 100th episode!  Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod We have NEW Those Crazy Victorians merch, now in the shop! Cover art by Alex Zimdars  

Penny & Midge discuss a cult horror favorite from the Y2K era: Thir13en Ghosts! Midge dives into the untold stories of the spooky specters trapped in this mysterious house, the production history, and why you should give this flick another chance. LIVE SHOW! Next week, Ghouls Night In will be recording our 100th episode LIVE on Midge's youtube channel ! Join us Tuesday, September 5 at 7PM cent...

Penny & Midge explore the history of blow mold decorations, from the super popular blow mold you may not realize is one to the wide variety of molds that have filled the Halloween aisles from the 1950s through today. Plus a brief tangent on inefficient categorization systems. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge set metaphorical sail on a historic ship that may be one of the most haunted places on the planet: The Queen Mary! The ghouls toured the ship during their visit to Long Beach & are sharing the history of the ship, some of the spookiest ghost stories we heard from our guide (what up Bill), and whether we had any paranormal experiences on this very big boat. Follow the ghouls o...

Penny and Midge chat about their experience attending Midsummer Scream 2023! This spooky summer camp weekend was packed with haunts, drag, shopping, celebrities, and more - hear about all the fun & answers to listener questions. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge are exploring the truth about one of nature's most feared creatures: sharks! Have sharks earned their ferocious reputation, or do they get a bad rap? Learn about what all sharks have in common and the impact of pop culture in this deep "dive." Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge look into the many internet claims about the Victorians and Egyptian mummies. Were Victorians actually eating mummies? What was mummy powder made of? What's an unwrapping party? The answers may (or may not...) surprise you. *Penny and Midge will be attending Midsummer Scream 7/28-30 - see you there! Come say hi & grab a sticker!* Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnight...

Penny & Midge discuss the fabulous bejeweled skeletons known at catacomb saints. Learn about where these remains came from, the importance that they held, craft night at the convent, and what makes Catholicism so goth. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss the case of a modern cryptid: The Fresno Nightcrawler. There are several purported video recordings of this curious creature - is it real or a ruse? And why does it look so much like a pair of pants? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop the Ghouls Night In store! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge dish on the start of Halloween hunting season with first impressions on the big box store offerings, how to combat shopping panic and FOMO, tips for bringing a spooky vibe on a budget, plus a weird amount of references to Christmas. Don't cancel us! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge salute the mother of horror and OG bisexual goth queen: Mary Shelley! Explore her dark, fascinating, and often tragic life from her nontraditional upbringing to scary story competitions with Lord Byron and beyond.  Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge talk about a classic of cult queer cinema: The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Travel with the ghouls back to the 1970s to learn about making the Ideal Man and how this send-up of schlocky sci-fi films went from the stage to the screen to midnight movie fame. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars