It's Always Halloween

On today's episode we get lost in a Halloween maze with a Lantern from the UK who has designed puzzle books inspired by our favorite haunted imagery! We also hear from an Aussie Lantern who has fought back against the negative stereotypes Halloween gets down under. Plus we take a straight up bone chilling call from the All Hallows Hotline! Join us for Vampire Lovers Double Feature Sunday, June...

On today's episode we continue to celebrate Pride month with stories from Lanterns about how Halloween helped them understand themselves more fully. We also get an EEEEKmail about a couple who fell in love with Halloween together and a call from the All Hallows Hotline about buying the best house for Trick-or-Treaters. Join us for our Homoerotic Hitchcock Double Feature Saturday June 17th from...

Today we kick off Pride Month with a enchanting EEEEKmail about discovering oneself through a special Halloween celebration. We also take an off season call about spooky music for ANOTHER holiday and hear a story about one particuarly frightening Trick-or-Treat house.  Mentioned on this episode: Ghoul Gang Pride Month Events Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas on You Tube Have Yourself a Scary...

Today's calls and letters feature frightening and hilarious bumps in the night! From a Victorian tuberculosis clinic turned Girl Scout Camp, to an attic filled with cursed items! We also endure a wet hayride, and luxuriate in a Halloween party under the stars!  Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an EEEEKma...

This is a special episode in honor of our very own Pete Byrnes, IAH producer, and my dear friend, who endured a tragic loss this week and is taking time off to be at home with his family. We are holding you in our hearts, Pete! We love you! It's Always Halloween will be taking a short break. Lucé will continue to be active on our Patreon. Please join us there in the meantime. Do you have a Hal...

On today's episode, we enjoy a couple of international EEEEKmails! We hear a chilling ghost story from France and a heartwarming wedding story from England. Plus one Lantern wants your Summerween party recommendations! As mentioned on today's episode: Read The Mary Shelley Club with the Ghoul Gang Add to Atalissa's Collaborative Halloween Playlist French Folklore: White Ladies (Dames B...

On today's episode, we take an adventurous call from the All Hallow's Hotline and learn what one unassuming Lantern found in her attic! We also dive into some zombie theory, hear about how one Lantern used horror movies to bond with his otherwise distant parent, and hear a teenage Trick-or-Treat memory! Finally we need a lil advice for how to make a wedding more Halloweeny on a budget! Mentioned o...

This week we listen to one of the wildest calls we've ever received on the All Hallows Hotline! We get memorable (and dangerous) Trick-or-Treat stories, learn about Baba Yaga's role in RPGs, receive a fun recommendation for Witch's Night Out , and celebrate the Halloween floats at Mardi Gras! Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-...

Today we learn about the Slavic Forest Witch Baba Yaga. Then I sit down with subversive film critic Annie Rose Malamet, of the podcast Girls Guts and Giallo , to discuss the 1973 French-Italitan witchsploitation flick Baba Yaga, one of the few films to capture this elusive folklore creature. Mentioned in this episode: Baba Yaga - The World History Encyclopedia Baba Yaga Folktales Bonus E...

Looking out for your fellow creatures of the forest might just keep you out of Baba Yaga's clutches. Here are two classic Baba Yaga tales, one from 19th-century American folklorist Katharine Pyle and one by the turn-of-the-century Russian folklorist Verra Xenophontovna Kalamatiano de Blumenthal. To hear the full episode join the Ghoul Gang on Patreon OR you can now subscribe to our...

Today we read two incredible EEEEKmails from Lanterns who had different yet equally creative visions for their Headless Horsemen costumes. We take a call from a Pennsylvania Lantern who introduces us to the joy of Halloween carols and we get our first call from The Netherlands! Plus I share some exciting personal news from the pod closet. Mentioned: January Patron Tricks and Treats Kristen Lawrenc...

This Creepmas season we dive into gothic literature and zombie history. Then we read some international EEEEKmails from Italy and Australia.  Mentioned on this episode: Everything You Need to Know to Read Frankenstein (video) Mary Shelley: The Teenager Behind Frankenstein Frankenstein Study Guide The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies Frankenstein Inspired YA recs: Man Made Boy by Jon Skovr...

Today I sit down with screenwriter and author  Julian David Stone to discuss his newest historical fiction novel, It’s Alive! Steeped in research, this book explores the wild days leading up to the production of Universal’s Frankenstein (1931). We discuss Universal Monsters, the lasting impact of Frankenstein, how to write creatively about history, and of course, we touch on some Halloween me...

Join Lucé for a short post-calendar Halloween update, and be sure to check out co-producer Pete's newest (and gayest) LP Her April, wherever good music is found! Her April on Spotify Her April on Apple Music Her April on Amazon Music Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to  itsalwayshalloweenpo...

Today we sit down with Sleepy Hollow expert Clark Silva. Silva curated the art exhibit Legend: 200 Years of Sleepy Hollow , a popular show in Southern California in 2021. We discuss the history and connection of Halloween to this timeless tale and explore what makes it such a beloved classic. We also take EEEEkmails filled with Headless Horseman-themed memories and recommendations! Follow Clark Si...

Today we get some updates from Lanterns featured on recent episodes as well as some updates from IAH headquarters! Watch Deleana's Halloween Night! November's Tricks and Treats on Patreon Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to  itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com Join the Local Lantern Society...

Lanterns, how are you holding up after 10/31? If you need a soothing balm, you'll love today's episode! We hear how a couple of Lanterns spent Halloweekend and what activities made their October special. But the party isn't over! This episode is filled with ideas to keep your fall moody and atmospheric no matter what hour your clock strikes! Mentioned on this episode: November Patreon Events...

Today we celebrate the thinning of the veil with stories, recommendations, and frights from all over the world. This is our biggest Lantern contribution episode yet! I hope this episode brings you a whole pillowcase full of Halloween joy today. I can't wait to hear how to celebrate! Mentioned in the episode: The Lantern's Way Kia Creates Anything Can Happen on Halloween Eban Schletter's Witching H...

Today we're sharing a preview from a podcast we love, Cautionary Tales. On Cautionary Tales, bestselling author Tim Harford finds the morals in moments from the greatest mistakes and tragic catastrophes of the past. This Halloween season, he’s exploring “Halloween sadism." Fantastical reports of trouble pop up every Calender Halloween, but is trick-or-treating really something to worry about? Or i...

Today I sit down to discuss all aspects of Halloween Costumes with Emma Cogan, a horror-focused filmmaker, costume designer, art director, and co-creator of the queer-feminist horror collective Monstrous Femme Films . With a penchant for surreal, retro, and technicolor visuals, Emma’s work utilizes stylized genre film as a backdrop for exploring the twisted side of the human condition- juxtaposing...

Today's episode is your gateway to creating the most shriek-worthy Halloween playlist in your neighborhood. We read multiple EEEEKmails from Lanterns who want to share their favorite Halloween songs and musical memories with you! Pump up the jams: October Movie Parties: Mid-Century Horror Order our HallowZINE: The Lantern's Way No Such Thing as Normal by The Landing IAH Outro Musicbox Music A...

This episode is all about enjoying small moments and creating your own joy. We explore how to find Halloween magic even while you're grieving. We get a fantastic party idea from Tom the Grimtern, get some spooky music recs, and take a call from a Lantern who has a lot of Halloween heart, but low Halloween funds. Can you celebrate on a budget? Heck yeah, ghouls! As mentioned on the episode: Order y...

On today's episode, we read a lovely EEEEKmail about the joys of finding surprise pieces for your collections in person. We also hear about an incredible homemade Halloween costume, and take an extremely chilling call from the All Hallows Hotline! While working on this week's episode, I listened to Halloween Spooky Witch Ambience. Mentioned on Today's Episode: New Bonus Episode - 1408 by Step...

I'm thrilled to announce that our zine, The Lantern's Way , is now available for pre-order ! Today I sit down with my zine collaborator, Joe Carlough of Displaced Snail, and we discuss making The Lantern's Way and what we value about the DIY lifestyle. Then we read a few EEEEKmails about yard sales, horror movies, and Hell Houses. Mentioned in this episode: Pre-Order The Lantern's Way Zi...

On today's episode, we take two inspiring calls from the All Hollows Hotline. One Lantern tells us the story of how they accidentally got into cemetery preservation and another shares a sweet memory that reminds us to indulge in the simple gifts Halloween has to offer. We also read an EEEEKmail that honors the special relationship between one Lantern and their Halloween-loving mom and explore a fe...