Ghouls Night In

Penny and Midge welcome Pride month with a look at queer representation in horror throughout history. From the homophobic restrictions of the Hays Code and the problematic tropes it birthed to some positive strides made in recent years, it's a rainbow whirlwind of queer horror. Follow the ghouls at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge talk about the phenomenon of bog bodies - ancient corpses naturally mummified within the peat bogs. These bodies hold many mysteries: why were they put there? Were some of them gay? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge discuss what is commonly honored as the most impactful horror movie of all time: The Exorcist! Get into the true story that inspired the movie, how the Hays Code impacted the horror genre, and the dangerous happenings on set - was this film cursed or just an example of unsafe filming practices?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art...

Penny and Midge explore the life and work of Harry Houdini! From daring escapes to his campaign to debunk fradulent psychics (and a special appearance by a sea monster), this man lived a life of drama that didn't stop at his death. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge welcome a THIRD GHOUL to their lair: Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween and By Pumpkin's Light is here to talk about the history of Halloween music! Contrary to popular belief, it didn't start with Monster Mash...we go way back before returning to that graveyard smash. Find Miranda at Spooky Little Halloween Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In...

Penny & Midge dive into another childhood favorite: Courage the Cowardly Dog! Learn about the origins behind this quirky cartoon, its spookiest characters, plus some conspiracy theories about potential dark inspirations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge revisit the wacky world of Victorian mourning by exploring hairwork. The art of creating jewelry or decorative art out of human hair was hugely popular during the Victorian era, but it wasn't all about death. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge learn about what has been recognized as humanity's oldest ritual: flowers at funerals! Discover the various floral trends throughout history, the not-so-secret meanings behind flowers, and why lilies make you think about death. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge chat about an all-time favorite witchy movie that has the perfect spring/summer vibe: it's Practical Magic! Learn about the hex placed on the film, the celebrity who wanted to buy the Owens house, and why we keep coming back to this film year after year. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In Merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge discuss a death-related figure from Irish folklore: the banshee! Although often portrayed in media as a spirit or monster, the banshee has an important place in history as part of Irish mourning and funeral traditions. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge talk about the terrors of Mount Everest, from the physical struggles of the extreme altitude to the climbers whose remains have never left the mountain.  Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge highlight an oft-forgotten woman in paranormal history: Catherine Crowe. This 19th century writer and scholar made a big impact on the field of paranormal and even introduced some terms that we still use today. Learn about her studies, experiences, and why we hate Charles Dickens now. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zi...

Penny and Midge FACE OFF with a special game of horror movie trivia. From naming celebrity appearances to a deranged dating game, play along while the ghouls see who will be today's spooky trivia master. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge explore the history of coffins and their role in human burial practices. What's the difference between a coffin and a casket? Is there such a thing as a coffin that's TOO airtight? And how can you share your personality through your burial vessel? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars 

Penny and Midge discuss the internet horror genre known as creepypasta. From infamous characters like Slenderman and Jeff the Killer to haunted video games and spooky shows, we're talking about all the heavy hitters and enjoying some 00s internet nostalgia. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge explore the strange story of Patience Worth and Pearl Curran - a 17th century novel-writing ghost and the seemingly unremarkable housewife who claimed to channel her. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge celebrate Valentine's Day with a rundown of love and romance related superstitions. Birdwatching, apple seeds, mules, and more: you might be surprised what every day items might be part of a love divination ritual! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Do witches sail around using eggshells as boats??? Penny & Midge answer this question and explore other egg-based myths and superstitions along the way. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge chat about traveling while spooky! Dig into where to find strange and unusual spots of all kinds, how to bring some spooky flair to a "normie" trip, and hear about some of the ghouls' favorite weird spots around the world. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge explore another piece of the 1960s monster craze: monster magazines! Learn about the founding of Famous Monsters of Filmland and a few of its copycats, what you might expect to find inside the pages of the "Playboy for monster movies," and what's going on with monster mags today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Shop Ghouls Night in merch! Cover art by Alex Zimda...

Penny & Midge ask the questions: what is fear? Where do our fears come from? And why do some of us like being afraid? Join the ghouls for a lightning round of the most common fears, weird experiments, and a trip to Midge's Anti-Science Corner. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge try to find out what's so scary about Friday the 13th, with adventures into Biblical times, the Knights Templar, and of course, a guy named Jason.  Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod. Pick up some merch in our store! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge explore the exciting world of anthropodermic bibliopegy - AKA binding books in human skin! It may sound like a horror movie, but this real life practice created rare, valuable, but deeply controversial books.  Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge look back on their first full year of podcasting with this chatty year in review show. From top spooky moments to life goals in the coming year, let's say goodbye to 2022 and get ready to dive into 2023! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge rally for a classic Victorian tradition: Christmas ghost stories! If you've ever wondered about the line "there'll be scary ghost stories" in Most Wonderful Time of the Year, this episode is for you! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars