Ghouls Night In

By Penny Snark & Midge MunsterSociety & Culture

Ghouls Night In episodes

April 21 Haunted Doll Motif in Full Effect
Penny & Midge discuss the haunting beauty of Maison Margiela's Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the influences of horror and the macabre on runway fashion, and fashion as performance art.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars
37 min
April 14 Green Witch Goals
Penny & Midge get chatty talking about our favorite ways to celebrate the spookiness of spring, from (belated) Easter plans to toads, cemetery strolls, and more.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars
31 min
April 07 That's Just the Vortex
Penny & Midge talk about another terrifying weather phenomenon: tornados! There's a reason these twisting storms have inspired multiple film horror franchises.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars
31 min
March 31 Corpse Soap
Penny & Midge discuss adipocere AKA grave wax, a substance caused by saponification of human remains.
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24 min
March 24 Reboot Danger Zone
Penny & Midge chat about upcoming spooky media projects we're excited about and mourn the tragically canceled Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.
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30 min
March 17 Michelin Star Relics
Penny & Midge talk about the Catholic enthusiasm for relics. This long-standing tradition saw a peak in the Middle Ages, but many of these blessed remains continue to be objects of admiration and fascination today.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars
33 min
March 10 Delayed Ectoplasm Syndrome
Penny & Midge discuss the fascinating tale of Mina Crandon, also known as Margery the Medium! This spiritualist showed off her skills (and her...other assets) to convince a panel from Scientific American of her credibility.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars
34 min
March 03 Custard Joe
Penny & Midge explore the unexpectedly dark origins of ventriloquism, how the practice transformed in the vaudeville era, and why dummies continue to be a horror staple.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars
28 min
February 24 Sharp Sharp Baby Teeth
Penny & Midge discuss another formative piece of spooky media: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. This book series inspired a number of adaptations and sprinkled lots of goth breadcrumbs for young fans.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars
35 min
February 17 Unexpected Meat
Penny & Midge discusss one of America's most popular patent medicines: Valentine's Meat Juice!
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24 min