Holidays After Dark

By Holidays After Dark

Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!... more

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How many episodes does Holidays After Dark have?

The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.

Holidays After Dark episodes:

February 17, 2026 100th Episode Celebration!
In this episode, Kristin celebrates her 100th episode of Holidays After Dark by reflecting on the journey so far and sharing some delightful messages from her fellow holidays podcasters. The Lunar New Year and upcoming Year of the Horse are also discussed.

Podcasts mentioned in the episode:
Closer to Christmas
Sounds of Christmas
Totally Rad Christmas
The Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast
Holly Jolly X'masu
Tis the Podcast
Advent Calendar House
Behind the Bells
Christmas Past
Can’t Wait for Christmas

Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
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Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
28min
February 03, 2026 Season 5 Kickoff: New Beginnings
In this episode, Kristin recaps her journey to season five of the show, explores the history of the Pagan holiday Imbolc, and recounts a personal Valentine's Day story that many can probably relate to.

Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
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Shop Temporal Travels here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
21min
December 23, 2025 Christmas 2025 Unscripted: A Look Back
In this first ever unscripted (not an interview) episode, Kristin talks about her feelings about the podcast over the past year and what it is going to look like moving forward. She also shares her favorite Christmas things for 2025 and also the things she was obsessed with all year long.
Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
44min
December 16, 2025 Christmas 2025 Part Four: The White Elephant in the Room
In this episode, Kristin explores the history of the often emotion-evoking tradition of White Elephant gift exchanges at Christmas time and some of the controversial items they've included.
Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
17min
December 09, 2025 Christmas 2025 Part Three: Naughty & Nice with CJ and Gerry
In this episode, CJ from the Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast and Gerry D. from Totally Rad Christmas join Kristin and debate their naughty and nice lists for the holiday season!

Listen to Rose Suchak Ladder here.
Listen to Totally Rad Chistmas here.
Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
1h 30min
November 25, 2025 Christmas 2025 Part Two: Decking the Halls with Brian Herald
In this episode, Kristin interviews Brian Herald, who is the co-host of the wildly successful Deck the Hallmark Podcast! They discuss Brian's feelings about holidays, how he got into the world of Hallmark podcasting, and how their new novel "Oh, Christmas Tree" came to be.

Listen to Deck the Hallmark and buy their new book here.
Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
57min
November 11, 2025 Christmas 2025 Part One: Cindy Lou, Who?
In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent Halloween-filled trip to Los Angeles and reviews Taylor Momsen's new Christmas album "Pretty Reckless Christmas".

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
19min
October 28, 2025 Halloween 2025 Part Four: My Favorite Things
In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween tricks and treats, including movies, snacks, and more!

Click here for the pumpkin muffin recipe!
Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
21min
October 21, 2025 Ghosts, Chicken Wings, and Castles: An Interview with Farand Wasiak
In this episode, Kristin chats with her friend, fellow Digital Forensics Examiner, and podcast host Farand Wasiak all about his passion for Halloween and Christmas, his international spooky travels, and unveils a ghostly encounter that Farand had while living at Forstmann Castle.

Check out Farand on the IACIS podcast here!
Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!
...more
1h 3min
October 14, 2025 Halloween 2025 Part Three: The World of Tim Burton
In this Halloween episode, Holidays After Dark examines the career of Director, Producer, Writer, and Artist Tim Burton. Some of his notable films and accomplishments are also discussed.

Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/ and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDark
Email your holiday stories to [email protected].
Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast
Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark
Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.
Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!
Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

...more
19min

FAQs about Holidays After Dark:

How many episodes does Holidays After Dark have?

The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.