Ghouls Night In

Penny & Midge chat about the art (and science) of taxidermy! We explore the history of taxidermy from the height of its popularity to the modern resurgence happening now. Plus, why Midwesterners love taxidermy, museum moments, and a conversation about moths.

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Penny & Midge get conspiratorial with a look at the rumored government experiments that inspired Stranger Things (don't worry, no spoilers)! From LSD to electromagnets, follow us down this wild wormhole to MKUltra, The Montauk Project, and beyond.

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Penny and Midge head to Mockingbird Lane for a visit with the OTHER classic spooky TV family: The Munsters! Learn about the show that gave Midge her name, the illicit acquisition of a very important coffin, and play Addams vs. Munsters This or That with the ghouls.

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Penny & Midge talk about the king of the vampires: Dracula! Learn about the impact this 1897 novel had on today's vampire lore, just a few of the 500+ film appearances the Count has made, and why you should never leave home without 50 boxes of dirt.

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Penny & Midge discuss the original Halfway to Halloween celebration: Beltane! Hear about the roots of this pagan holiday, the ways it's been interpreted in the modern age, and our concerns about fire safety.

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Penny & Midge set sail to talk about some of history's most mysterious ghost ships. What happened on these doomed vessels? Could it be murder, mutiny, or the work of that darn Bermuda Triangle?

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Penny and Midge get nostalgic with a look at the boom of horror aimed at children in the late 80s, 90s, and early 00s. Follow the ghouls to the Scholastic Book Fair for a look at the scary books of the era, then on to creepy cartoons, Halloween movies, and what brought this golden age to an end.

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Penny & Midge discuss the life and career of a true horror icon: Vincent Price! With a career spanning 100 films; countless tv, commercial, and theatrical roles; and several excellent music videos, Price made his mark on the world of horror and beyond. Learn about his ties to the queer community, the ghouls' favorite Vincent Price roles, and where the Price family fortune came from...

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Penny and Midge answer YOUR questions to celebrate 30 episodes of Ghouls Night In! Get behind the scenes on the podcast, learn what slasher movie tropes we fall into, and how we keep the Halloween spirit alive all year long. 

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Penny & Midge discuss a movie that tops both of their lists of spooky faves: Beetlejuice! The ghouls say the name of the world's premier Bio-Exorcist MUCH more than three times as they discuss the original screenplay, iconic characters, and all that's spawned from it.

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