Ghouls Night In

Penny & Midge get back into the creepy Christmas spirit by talking about one of the meanest Christmas characters around: The Grinch! Is the Grinch an anti-capitalist hero? What adaptation is the scariest? And what does Tony the Tiger have to do with anything? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge chat about the supernatural 90s cult fave: The Craft! The ghouls explore behind the scenes insights from a recent panel, witchy consultants, and strange happenings on the set. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge talk about a forgotten fave from Penny's spooky past - the supernatural teen comedy Big Wolf on Campus. It's another example of the 90s/00s boom in spooky media aimed at kids and teens. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Check out our store for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge talk about what makes a house feel haunted from an architectural standpoint. From widow's walks to coffin windows, the ghouls explore spooky architecture and what happens when a house plays against type to creep us out. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Shop for Ghouls Night In merch in our store! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge discuss the scariest parts of outer space, from claustrophobia and black holes to the existential fear of the unknown.   Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get Ghouls merch in our shop . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge dive into the history of TV horror hosts. From the original vamp to a Chicagoland favorite, we explore the colorful characters who have accompanied B movie viewing since the 1950s. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Merch Shop Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge take a chatty deep dive into the new documentary series Queer for Fear. This series explores the history of horror through a queer lens with commentary from some of our favorite creative minds, and it has both the ghouls ready to share their thoughts and feelings.  Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out the merch store for ghoulish goodies Cover art by Alex Zim...

Penny & Midge talk about some of the targets of the Satanic Panic, from rock music to fast food to a certain roleplaying game, and how this moral panic's legacy lives on today.  Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightpod . Grab some ghoul gear in the merch shop ! Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge chat about everyone's favorite mystery-solving teens and their giant dog: Scooby Doo and Mystery Inc! We discover how an assassination lead to the show's creation, talk about the episodes that made the biggest impact, and get real about the characters that brought on a queer awakening. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Rep the show with Ghouls Night In merch ! C...

Penny & Midge talk about the spookiest breakfast food: the monster cereals! From Count Chocula & Frankenberry's debut to last year's 50th anniversary box, we're exploring the history of these classic cereals from national scandals to delightfully queer advertising. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In gear in our merch store Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge talk about creepy clowns! We uncover the occasionally dark history of these performers, chat about famous scary clowns and Penny's youthful clowning aspirations, and relive the Great Clown Panic of 2016. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod. Get your Ghouls Night In merch at midgemunster.com/shop Cover art by Alex Zimdars  

Penny & Midge chat about the cult Halloween favorite: Trick R Treat! Learn about the film's origins as an animated short, the studio drama that almost shelved this fan favorite, and how to follow Sam's rules for Halloween. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Find Ghouls Night In merch at midgemunster.com/shop . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge learn about the history of cadavers. From resurrectionists to today's research facilities, explore the trials, tribulations, and troubles of human dissection over the years.  Join the ghoul gang with merch - available now! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge are having a sleepover! Learn about the history of iconic slumber party games, the ghouls' childhood sleepover adventures, and what makes girls of that age so delightfully weird and feral. Join the ghouls tonight (Sept 6, 2022) at 7pm central for a sleepover party livestream on Instagram . Cover art by Alex Zimdars.

Penny & Midge talk about the award-winning psychological horror film The Silence of the Lambs. Learn about how the studio got to use Hannibal Lecter for free-ninety-nine, the castings that almost were, and the film's cultural impact, both positive and negative.   Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars .

Penny & Midge explore one of the precursors to motion pictures: the phantasmagoria lantern! These "magic" lanterns offered a brand new spooky experience to 18th and 19th century audiences and are at the root of techniques & concepts we still see in horror movies and attractions today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars .

Penny & Midge are discussing their trip to California to attend Midsummer Scream! This Halloween & horror convention has something for everyone, and the ghouls are dishing on their favorite panels, spooky shopping, meeting listeners, and what they're manifesting for next year's event. Follow the ghouls at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge chat about one of nature's marvels: the spiderweb! Enter Midge's Science Corner to learn how and why spiders build webs, what they do with a broken web, and why spiders are our tiniest structural engineers. This episode was brought to you by Omen . Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars .

Penny & Midge talk about the spookiest bird: the raven! This bird has been part of the symbolism and mythology of cultures around the world. Is it a bringer of knowledge or an omen of death? How can you tell a raven from a crow? And why is there a football team making Penny's research harder?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge revisit the world of taxidermy to discuss some famous taxidermy gaffs. We find out how PT Barnum started the original alternate reality game, the folklore genus of the jackalope, and the gaff that neither of the ghouls can get on board with. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge talk about America's first ghost story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! From the original Washington Irving short story to the Tim Burton film, we explore the inspiration behind this classic tale, some of its most popular adaptations, and the place it holds in our Halloween traditions. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Cryptid Alert! In this episode, Penny & Midge chat about that famous denizen of West Virginia's night skies: Mothman! We chat about the initial sightings, the legend of Mothman, and how Point Pleasant celebrates him today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny & Midge are ready to start the hunt for Halloween! The ghouls discuss their hopes & plans for this year, upcoming decor trends, ways to find great spooky pieces outside of the big box stores, and whether or not Penny can put the 12-foot skeleton on her balcony. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars .

Penny & Midge take a look at the history of the hearse. From elaborate horse-drawn funeral coaches to some delightfully wacky custom hearses, learn how folks are getting taken to their eternal rest in style. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars

Penny and Midge celebrate another queer horror icon: Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark! Learn about how the legendary horror hostess first fell in love with the genre, the fascinating coincidences (???) that formed her career, and her coming out of the coffin last year. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod . Cover art by Alex Zimdars