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.

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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?

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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??

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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.

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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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