It's Always Halloween

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Sep 22, 202315:42

Spooky ASMR with JT Smith

Today long-time Lantern, Ghoul Gang member, podcast contributor, Halloween lover, and horror enthusiast JT Smith joins us to share A Walk to Nevermore, a special Halloween-themed ASMR journey she crafted. This is the perfect listen for anyone ready for a little seasonal ambiance ASAP!

Ax Wound Film Festival

New England Cider Map by Alex the Cider Donuteur

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Diego's Halloween Dessert House Walk Through Video

Sep 15, 202301:22:30

Small Frights: Halloween Dessert House

Today we get swept up in a walkthrough of one Lantern's elaborately decorated, and highly delicious, Halloween party. We continue our discussion on the merits of trick-or-treating for your entire life and revel in the whimsy of youthful ghost stories. We also get a very clever Halloween costume idea from the hotline for all the spooky Swifties out there!

As mentioned on the episode:

Diego's Famous Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Cake

Evidently, The Oriental Trading Company Halloween Magazine is still alive and well!

The History of the Slasher Genre: Live from The Ax Wound Film Festival

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Today I tell you a tale about a summer vacation gone wrong in the hopes of chilling your too-hot day. The Pale Man was first published in Weird Tales Vol. 24, Issue 3 (1934). It is in the public domain and you can read it for yourself here.

Sep 08, 202340:48

A Midwife and a Witch

This week I'm celebrating the birth of a new baby in my life with local urban legends submitted by a NorCal Lantern.
Mentioned on this episode:
Mumsterville
Rose Hill Cemetery
Mary the Wailing Witch in the Black Diamond Mines
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Music this week by Pete Byrnes and Scott Buckley

Sep 01, 202322:11

Bonus: The Best Cinematic Halloween Parties

Lucé and Greg discuss 10 films that boast the most spectacular cinematic Halloween parties. Some cozy, some killer, all orange and black-drenched fun! Plus Ghoul Gang EEEEKmails about their favorite scenes!

Music by Pete Byrnes and Strawberry Candy

Aug 28, 202302:01:01

Small Frights: Terror in the Music Room

Small Frights: Terror in the Music Room
On this episode, a Lantern calls in to tell us about a disturbing tradition his music teacher embraced every Halloween. We also take a call filled with trick-or-treat memories and read a ghost story from the UK! Mentioned in the episode:Jean Richie's Skin and BonesPrimary Sources for Musical Learning: Skin and Bones for Halloween - The Library of Congress blog
Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to Lantern's Way #2: There's a
G-G-G-Ghost! Email all submissions to ⁠thelanternsway@gmail.com⁠
Submission deadline: 8/25
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Music for this episode was provided by Alex Productions, Jean Ritchie, Alexander Nakarada, Dark Music Su and Pete Byrnes.

Aug 25, 202336:54

The Pale Man by Julius Long

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Submission deadline: 8/25

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Intro music by Pete Byrnes. Scoring for this episode was composed by Toru Takemitsu (Nostalghia, 1987) and performed by Yuri Bashmet.

Aug 18, 202328:06

Small Frights Friday: The Spooky Forest

Today we take a stroll down a wooded path filled with terrors! We read EEEEKmails about handmade Halloween decor and trick-or-treat memories. Plus, we get a letter from London!

Submission deadline: 8/25

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This episode featured music by Naoya Sakamata, Myuu, Wee Free Music and of course, Pete Byrnes.

Aug 11, 202346:12

Pete's Frights Friday

Today is Pete's last episode as IAH's producer/audio engineer/editor. He, Lucé, and Yoshi (Pete's dog) gathered during the FULL MOON to share some behind-the-scenes stories. They also raided the Hotline and EEEEKmail bag together and Lucé cried! FUN!

Submission deadline: 8/25

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Aug 04, 202301:43:49

EEEEK! It's Greg Nussen!

On this episode, we welcome our new producer and audio engineer, Greg Nussen! Greg has been a part of the team as a research assistant for the past year and now he's taking the reigns from Pete who's off to explore what tricks and treats await beyond Halloweenland.

Today we get to know Greg's Halloween history! What kind of candy does he like? What spooky movies are a must? Does he have any favorite costumes or trick-or-treat memories? Does he ever think about dying? We dive into it all!

Wanna share your Halloween memories or grill Greg? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to Lantern's Way #2: There's a G-G-G-Ghost! Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com Submission deadline: 8/25

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Jul 28, 202301:28:42

Creature from the Black Lagoon with Greg Nussen (TEASER)

I sit down with our incredible Research Assistant (and professional film critic), Greg Nussen, to discuss 1953's Creature of the Black Lagoon. Plus, we have a majorly fun (and spooky) announcement!

Jul 28, 202314:48

Creature from the Black Lagoon with Greg Nussen

I sit down with our incredible Research Assistant (and professional film critic), Greg Nussen, to discuss 1953's Creature of the Black Lagoon. Plus, we have a majorly fun (and spooky) announcement!

Jul 28, 202301:14:42

Small Frights: Cozy Road Trip

On today's episode, one Lantern transports us to the perfect autumnal road trip from their childhood. We also take a call about travel plans for this October. Plus a follow-up to last week's Stanley Hotel Story and a question prompts everyone out there in Halloweenland to write or call in!

Mentioned in this episode:

√i by Martin Cahill

Shuck by GV Anderson

We All Fall Down by Ai Jiang

Grimalkin (in Tiny Nightmares) by Andrew Sullivan

Milk Teeth by Annika Barranti Klien

Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern’s Way Vol.2!

Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com

Pre-orders open: 7/23!
Submission deadline: 8/25

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Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern’s Way Vol.2!
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Jul 21, 202337:55

Small Frights: Too Scary

On today’s episode we read one Lantern’s ghostly encounter story that truly puts the EEEEK in EEEEKmail. Plus we get recommendations for horror themed games and vampire themed newsletters!

Also one big announcement that is much too terrifying to bear! If you need me after today’s episode I’m cowering under the covers!

Pre-orders open: 7/23!

Submission deadline: 8/25 Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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Jul 14, 202335:47

Small Frights Friday: Eyes in the Dark

Today we read an EEEEKmail from a Lantern who celebrates their Halloween adjacent birthday in a very memorable way. Plus we get some great Halloween Wedding ideas for those on a budget and hear about eerie encounters in one Lantern's new house!

Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern’s Way Vol.2!

Pre-orders open: 7/23!
Submission deadline: 8/25

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Today I peek behind the veil with IAH collaborator, Joe Carlough of Displaced Snail Publications. Last year, Joe and I launched The Lantern’s Way, a 60-page full-color zine of your stories, pictures, and recipes that you can buy here!

Jul 07, 202325:10

G-G-G-Ghosts with Joe Carlough from Displaced Snail

On this episode Joe and I share our personal ghost stories and a haunting announcement you won't want to miss!

Scare your fellow lanterns this season! Submit your haunting tales, photographs, art pieces, and/or recipes to The Lantern’s Way Vol. 2!

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Join us for Vampire Lovers Double Feature Sunday, June 25th

Email all submissions to thelanternsway@gmail.com

Pre-orders open: 7/23!
Submission deadline: 8/25
Buy Joe's New Book: The Queer Affirmations Coloring Book

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Jun 30, 202301:21:20

Small Frights Friday: Haunted Halloween Carnival

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!

Order Kia's Puzzle Books:

Halloween Haunting

Ghost Hunter

Magician's Library

Check Out Kia Creates!

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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 3-8pm PT

Jun 23, 202334:37

Small Frights: Halloween Self Discovery

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Ghoul Gang Pride Month Events

Jun 17, 202339:22

Small Frights: Witch House

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:

Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas on You Tube

Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas on Amazon
Rocky Horror Picture Show in LA

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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

Jun 09, 202335:07

Small Frights: Haunted Girl Scout Camp

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!

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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.

May 26, 202331:06

We Love You, Pete

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!

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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 Blanches)

Apr 14, 202309:16

Small Frights: Ghost Are You There?

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Surprise! + Jawbreaker Screening Open to All Ghoul Gang Members

Mar 31, 202337:53

Small Frights: There's Something in the Attic!

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 on the episode:

March Tricks + Treats on Patreon

SELF-SACRIFICE IN THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: SURVIVE OR DIE SURVIVING! by Will J.C. McKeown

Theorizing Zombies Conference in Derry, Ireland

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Mar 10, 202345:01

Small Frights: When Halloween Attacks!

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!

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"Supernatural Horror and the Problem with Bio-essentialism"

Feb 24, 202337:13

The Love Witch with Annie Rose Malamet

*The audio issues in this episode have been corrected. Thanks for your patience, enjoy!*

My dear friend, film critic, and Ghoul Gang member Annie Rose Malamet of Girls Guts and Giallo is back for one of our February bonus episodes! We discuss Anna Biller's controversial relic from the Trump years, The Love Witch. Fair warning, we are not fans.

Please note that the conversation we have is reflective of the film and may not be appropriate for all listeners.

Mentioned in this episode and recommended reading:

"Female Gaze: Lana Del Rey, 'I Love Dick', And 'The Love Witch'."

“I’m Actually Trying to Create a Film for Women”: Anna Biller on The Love Witch

Feb 23, 202301:44:44

Baba Yaga with Annie Rose Malamet

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 Episode

February Tricks & Treats on Patreon

Explore Annie's Work

Lucé & Annie discuss Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Lucé & Annie discuss Crash (1996)

Lucé & Annie discuss the Halloween Franchise

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January Patron Tricks and Treats

Feb 03, 202301:47:43

Baba Yaga Folktales [TEASER]

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.

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Jan 27, 202303:30

Baba Yaga Folktales

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.

Jan 27, 202322:23

Small Frights: Halloween Horsin' Around

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:

Kristen Lawrence Halloween Carols

Sleepy Hollow: Love is Scary by Kristen Lawrence

The Witch House of Beverly Hills

Forest of Mirrors Home Haunt

House at Haunted Hill Home Haunt

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Everything You Need to Know to Read Frankenstein (video)

Jan 06, 202354:47

Small Frights: A Gothic Holiday

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:

Mary Shelley: The Teenager Behind Frankenstein

Frankenstein Study Guide

The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies

Frankenstein Inspired YA recs:

Man Made Boy by Jon Skovron
Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Henry Franks by Peter Adam Salomon
Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley
The Madman's Daughter Trilogy by Megan Shepherd: The Madman's Daughter (inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau),
Her Dark Curiosity (inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde), and A Cold Legacy (inspired by Frankenstein)

Gothic YA recs:

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke
Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft
Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood

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Thomas Edison's Frankenstein (1910)

Dec 23, 202248:24

Frankenstein with Julian David Stone

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 memories. All that plus I sew in all your most monstrous EEEEKmails to make the perfect episode! Now I know what it feels like to be God!

*Note: I misrepresented Murderbot Diaries on the air as a TV series when in fact it is a book series you can learn more about here!

Also mentioned on this episode:

This is Your Life: Boris Karloff

Showgirl in Hollywood (1930)

Jack Pierce — Forgotten Make-up Genius - American Cinematheque

GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN HORROR

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Her April on Amazon Music

Dec 09, 202201:19:44

Late Autumn Update

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

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Nov 25, 202217:27

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Clark Silva

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!

Check out his newest exhibit: HOUDINI UNCHAINED: THE LEGACY OF HARRY HOUDINI

It's a Charming Life: Sleepy Hollow Tour

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Watch Deleana's Halloween Night!

Nov 18, 202201:45:15

Fun-Sized Frights

Today we get some updates from Lanterns featured on recent episodes as well as some updates from IAH headquarters!

November's Tricks and Treats on Patreon

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The October Game by Ray Bradbury

Nov 11, 202216:55

Small Frights: Halloween Recovery

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

Whitby Goth Weekend

The Stanley Hotel

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Anything Can Happen on Halloween

Nov 04, 202243:06

BIG Frights: Happy Halloween

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

Eban Schletter's Witching Hour

The Witches of Pennbrook

We love Corn Kid!

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Oct 31, 202201:12:31

Halloween Sadism from Cautionary Tales

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 is there a deadlier danger awaiting children on Halloween night? Hear the full episode, and more from Cautionary Tales, at podcasts.pushkin.fm/cthalloween?sid=halloween. 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

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Oct 28, 202218:20

Exploring Halloween Costumes with Costume Designer Emma Cogan

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 camp with the macabre.

After the interview, Emma and Lucé dive into all the costume-related EEEEKmails.

Watch: Emma's films!

Follow: Emma @matzoballemma on Instagram and Twitter

Read: There’s A Reason Why Queer Folks Love Halloween So Much by Tyler Curry

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October Movie Parties: Mid-Century Horror

Oct 25, 202201:57:54

Small Frights: Favorite Halloween Music

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:

Order our HallowZINE: The Lantern's Way

No Such Thing as Normal by The Landing

IAH Outro Musicbox Music

Atalissa's Collaborative Halloween Playlist

October Country by The Long Losts

Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Wererabbit Score

Sheryl's Halloweenish Playlist

The Yule Lads Halloween Album

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Order your copy of The Lantern's Way

Join the Local Lantern Society

Oct 14, 202233:16

Small Frights: Halloween Magic

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:

Join us for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Movie Party

Join us for October BOO-k Club

This Will Scare You: The Winchester Mystery House (Lucé guests)

The Deep Dark of American South: Top 7 Most Intense Southern Gothic Albums

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Red Right Hand (Official Video)

Misfits - Halloween

The Cramps - I Was A Teenage Werewolf

Horrorpops - Walk Like a Zombie

Nekromantix - Trick or Treat

Tiger Army - Power of Moonlite

TSOL - Dance with Me (full album)

Halloween Spooky Witch Ambience - Haunted Witch House

7 Washington DC Urban Legends You’ll Never Forget

The Fantasmical World of Rhode Montijo

Follow Rhode Montijo on IG

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New Bonus Episode - 1408 by Stephen King

Oct 07, 202250:56

Small Frights: Cozy Halloween Collecting

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:

Pre-order The Lantern's Way zine

Frankenbeanies

Pumpkin Curiosities Etsy

Pumpkin Curiosities IG

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Sep 30, 202230:41

The Lantern's Way with Joe Carlough

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:

Gina and Joe Talk About: Queer Horror Vol. 2

This American Life: The Kids Table (Leprechaun Story)

A24 Zines

Best Worst Movie Documentary

Is Hell House LLC’s Abaddon Hotel Real Or Fake?

Waldorf Estate of Fear

Muppet's Haunted Mansion

Who Goes There?: The Novella That Formed the Basis of the Thing

The Scabbed Wings of Abaddon

Moonshine

Small Frights: The Scarecrows Are Alive!

Hell House Documentary

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Join us for more Stephen King September celebrations on Patreon!

Sep 23, 202201:59:07

Small Frights: Flying Creatures of the Night

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 few more Stephen King related memories!

Mentioned on the episode: Join us for more Stephen King September Let's Dive into a Woolworth's Halloween Circular from 1988 Dinosaur Dracula's Halloween Blog Girls, Guts, and Giallo: Rosemary's Baby The Overlook Lodge The Dark Half 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 Support It's Always Halloween with a One Time Donation Subscribe to It's Always Halloween on Patreon Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram Shop the It's Always Halloween RedBubble store

Sep 16, 202242:19

Stephen King Movies and Memories with The Grindhouse Institute

It's a crossover episode! As part of Stephen King September, Lucé sits down with Jeremy and Brian of The Grindhouse Institute podcast to discuss two Stephen King adaptations: Firestarter (1984) and Cat's Eye (1985) both starring adorable moppet, Drew Barrymore. Then they dive into the EEEEKmail bag and read some chilling, but cozy, memories from Lanterns who divulge their first run-in with our modern-day Master of Horror.

Wanna watch Firestarter and Cat's Eye with your fellow Lanterns? I'm screening this Drew Double Feature Sunday 9/11/22 starting at 2pm PST! Click here for more info!

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Read it for yourself here.

Sep 09, 202202:00:16

The Summer People by Shirley Jackson

Today I'm reading you one of my favorite short stories by one of my favorite authors. I hope it helps you start your holiday weekend with a bang (or a boo)! Just make sure to come back home after Labor Day...

A quick breakdown and analysis of The Summer People.

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Darling Desi: Autumn Starter Pack

Sep 02, 202236:35

Small Frights: A Trick-or-Treat Mystery

On today's episode we take an enchanting and mysterious call from the All Hallows Hotline! We also hear how Halloween shaped the life of one Lantern and read a letter about combo costumes! Plus haunted hallways, Halloween collectibles and MORE!

Mentioned:

Crawl Movie Party

Pumpkin Rot Blogspot

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August Patreon Tricks and Treats

Aug 26, 202246:45

Small Frights: Keeping Halloween Alive

On today's episode's we hear tales of being frightened both at haunted houses and while trick-or-treating! Plus we take a call from a West Virginian Lantern who has gobs of frightfully cool recommendations for us!

Mentioned on this episode:

Halloween Festival at The Castle

I Scream Sundae

Keeping Halloween Alive by Alice Cooper

Dinosaur Dracula

This is the Mix podcast - Lucé guests

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Join us for a Jaws Movie Party!

Aug 20, 202238:46

Small Frights: Handmade Masks

On today’s episode we read a letters about special masks and growing up without Halloween. Plus, we take a call about a delightful Lantern Meet Cute!

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Aug 12, 202229:14

LIVE from Midsummer Scream: The History of Haunted Attractions

Pete and I had the joy of performing live at Midsummer Scream, the largest horror/haunt/Halloween convention in the country, this past weekend. Regardless of your attendance, you can listen to it here now!

Where did the idea of a haunted attraction come from? In this episode, we time travel across 4,000 years exploring the origins of the modern-day Halloween haunted house. Plus we take some EEEEKmails from the Patreon Ghoul Gang about their favorite haunts across the country.

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Join us at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach July 29 - 31! Tix are on sale now.

Aug 05, 202201:04:06

Summerween Updates

Happy Summerween, Lanterns!

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