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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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?

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