Not Another Spooky Podcast™

Halloween history goes back more than 2,000 years, and in this Spooky Bedtime Stories episode, Mandy and Rabbit explore the origins of Halloween and throw their first Halloween party with the Ghoulster Squad!

Join your favorite horror-loving besties for a game of Bone, Marry, Slash featuring Michael Myers, Jack Skellington, and Billy Butcherson, followed by an honest Ask Us Anything session covering Halloween traditions, favorite costumes, horror movie hot takes, and dream remakes. We also explore the history of Samhain, the influence of Roman traditions, the origins of Halloween customs, and how the holiday evolved into the costume-and-candy celebration we know today.

In this episode:
• Halloween history, from Samhain to modern traditions
• The origins of Halloween costumes, jack-o’-lanterns, and apple bobbing
• Bone, Marry, Slash with Michael Myers, Jack Skellington, and Billy Butcherson
• Your questions about Halloween traditions, decorations, and costumes
• Horror movie hot takes, dream remakes, and favorite films
• Keeping the Spook Alive: Disneyland Halloween treats, Knott’s Scary Farm, Halloween karaoke, and more

Grab your favorite spooky brew, get cozy, and join Mandy and Rabbit for their first Halloween party and a slumber party full of horror talk, laughs, and Halloween spirit!

Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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Not Another Spooky Podcast™ is a spooky podcast hosted by lifelong besties Mandy Spooks and Rabbit Loves Horror. Each week, we keep the spooky alive with cozy Halloween vibes, scary movies, haunted history, true crime, folklore, and pop culture—all served with best-friend banter. 🎃👻

In this week's freshly popped episode, Mandy and Rabbit continue their conversation all about ghosts and are joined by SaeLyss. Lyss shares all the ghost stories that scared Mandy to get the Ghoulsters excited for Halloween.

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Ghost stories and ancient Babylonian spirits take center stage in this Spooky Bedtime Stories episode as Mandy and Rabbit share spooky history and possible ghost encounters.

Travel back approximately 3,500 years to ancient Mesopotamia to explore a Babylonian tablet describing rituals for helping wandering spirits find their way to the underworld. Then, join Mandy and Rabbit for a cozy best-friend conversation about believing in ghosts, unexplained sounds, strange experiences, and the possibility of paranormal encounters.

From a possible ghostly figure seen at a grandmother's old house near Central El Paso to mysterious sounds at work, we're sharing our experiences and asking the question: do you believe in ghosts? Plus, join our slumber party game of Bone Marry Slash featuring Beetlejuice, Casper, and the Headless Horseman.

In this episode:• The ancient Babylonian ghost story and its spirit-guiding rituals• Mandy and Rabbit's thoughts on ghosts and paranormal experiences• Possible ghost encounters at work and at a grandmother's old house• Bone Marry Slash: Beetlejuice, Casper, and the Headless Horseman• Good Boy and Talking Dead: Ghostly Pub Crawl

Grab a cozy blanket and settle in for a spooky slumber party with Mandy and Rabbit. Keep an open mind, because you never know what might be haunting the conversation!

Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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The Strangers: Chapter 2 review time! In this Keeping the Spook Alive episode, Mandy and Rabbit discuss the latest installment and revisit Chapter 1.

We compare the two horror movies, debate the characters’ questionable survival decisions, and discuss whether Chapter 2 delivers a satisfying final girl story or falls into unbelievable horror movie territory. From the hospital chase and the mysterious masked killers to the origins of “Is Tamara home?”, we share what worked, what didn’t, and whether we’re still looking forward to Chapter 3.

SPOILER WARNING: This discussion contains spoilers for The Strangers: Chapter 1 and The Strangers: Chapter 2.

In this episode:
• The Strangers: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 horror movie reviews
• Final girl decisions, survival instincts, and frustrating character choices
• The hospital chase, the masked killers, and the mystery surrounding Tamara
• Our ratings for both movies on the It’s Freaking Bats scale
• Mencer Van Ghoul’s Sinister Sketch featuring Mandy, Rabbit, and Mencer as The Strangers

Grab a cozy blanket and join our spooky slumber party for a casual horror movie discussion full of best-friend banter, strong opinions, and a little love for the horror icons behind the masks.

Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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Halloween Horror Nights maze rankings are here, and in this Keeping the Spook Alive episode, Mandy and Rabbit compare the event’s haunted mazes and attractions.

We’re kicking off Season 3 with horror movie favorites, seasonal adventures, and a look at how Halloween Horror Nights grew from a small event at Universal Studios Florida into a major horror attraction. Then we debate the mazes and experiences on this year’s lineup, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, Terrifier, Poltergeist, Fallout, and Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse.

In this episode:
• Halloween Horror Nights history, from Fright Nights in 1991 to the Hollywood event in 1997
• Our Bone, Marry, Slash game featuring Art the Clown, the Grabber, and Freddy Fazbear
• Keeping the Spook Alive with Spirit Halloween, Oogie Boogie, The Conjuring, The Long Walk, and more
• Mencer Van Ghoul’s Sinister Sketch
• The Halloween Horror Nights maze and attraction rankings, including Scarecrow: Music by Slash, Jason Universe, Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America, The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks, and Fallout

Grab a cozy blanket and settle in for our Season 3 slumber party, full of horror fandom, best-friend banter, and plenty of reasons to keep the spook alive.

Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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Cabin in the Woods (2011) is a horror-comedy packed with classic horror tropes, unexpected twists, and monsters, and in this Spooky Bedtime Stories episode, Mandy and Rabbit review the film with a special guest.

Mandy, Rabbit, and Rabbit’s brother Chris break down the movie’s final girl, memorable kills, underground monster lab, practical effects, and the twist that turns a familiar cabin-in-the-woods story into something much bigger. Mandy also explores hitobashira, an ancient Japanese sacrificial practice involving human offerings in the foundations of structures, and the unsettling connection between historical ritual beliefs and the film’s fictional sacrifice.

SPOILERS AHEAD: The movie review discusses major plot twists, character deaths, and the ending of Cabin in the Woods.

In this episode:
• Tombstone Trivia with special guest Chris
• Horror news featuring Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, The Conjuring: Last Rites popcorn bucket, the Boulet Brothers, and Elvira
• Keeping the Spook Alive: Midsummer Scream and Halloween costume preparations
• Hitobashira and the history of ritual sacrifice
• Cabin in the Woods review: horror tropes, characters, monsters, kills, and the ending
• Horror recommendation: Circle (2015)

Grab a cozy blanket, settle in with your favorite horror-loving friends, and join our spooky slumber party for a movie review full of monsters, mayhem, and murderous surprises.

Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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Weapons (2025) is a horror movie about missing children and a terrifying witch, and in this Spooky Bedtime Stories episode, Mandy and Rabbit share their spoiler-filled review.

We break down Zach Cregger’s nonlinear storytelling, the eerie true-crime atmosphere, the nightmare sequences, and Gladys’s shocking witch reveal. Is Weapons the best horror movie of the year, or has the hype set expectations too high? We discuss the characters, plot holes, practical effects, disturbing scares, and the film’s themes of grief, trauma, and the scrutiny women face. We also explore the story of Anne Stewart, an Arizona teacher accused of being a witch in 1969, and connect her experience to the film’s witch hunt.

In this episode: • Anne Stewart and the real-life history of a teacher accused of witchcraft • Weapons (2025): spoiler-filled horror movie review • Gladys, the witch reveal, and the film’s most unsettling scenes • Zach Cregger’s direction, nonlinear storytelling, and pacing • Practical effects, character analysis, and the film’s deeper themes • Our final thoughts on whether Weapons deserves the hype • Horror movie recommendations, including Longlegs

Grab your favorite blanket and join Mandy and Rabbit for a horror-filled slumber party. Just be warned: this review contains major spoilers for Weapons!

Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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Scream (1996) redefined the slasher movie, and in this Spooky Bedtime Stories episode, Mandy and Rabbit revisit Ghostface, meta-horror, and the twists that made this horror classic unforgettable.

We explore the real-life inspiration behind Kevin Williamson’s screenplay, how Scream plays with classic horror movie rules, and why its self-aware writing helped shape a new generation of slashers. Then we dive into our spoiler-filled review of Wes Craven’s film, from Casey Becker’s unforgettable opening scene and Ghostface’s phone calls to Billy Loomis, Stu Macher, and the killer reveal. We also discuss the film’s characters, cinematography, practical effects, iconic kills, and its clever homages to Halloween (1978).

WARNING: Full spoilers for Scream (1996), including the killer reveal and ending.

In this episode:
• The real-life inspiration behind Scream and its meta-horror legacy
• Ghostface, Billy Loomis, Stu Macher, and the two-killer twist
• Casey Becker’s opening scene and the film’s most memorable kills
• How Scream pays homage to Halloween (1978)
• Wes Craven’s direction, Kevin Williamson’s writing, and the film’s practical effects
• Our thoughts on the characters, themes, and Scream’s lasting impact on horror fans

Grab a cozy blanket, pop some bloody popcorn, and join our spooky slumber party for a killer horror movie rewatch.

Weekly Spooky Bedtime Stories on haunted places, ghost encounters, Halloween history, and movie picks, plus a monthly slumber-party catch-up from best friends Mandy and Rabbit.

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