Not Another Spooky Podcast™

November movies and shows are the focus of Mandy’s seasonal watchlist, and in this episode, Mandy shares what to watch, read, and do after Halloween.

Mandy looks at her November recommendations, including Wednesday, The Addams Family, Addams Family Values, Gilmore Girls, The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, The Menu, Fresh, Black Adam, The Santa Clauses, and Falling for Christmas. She also shares fall reading suggestions, Ghoulster recommendations for keeping the season going, and the community’s favorite Ghoulsgiving treats.

The episode also includes Mandy’s personal fall updates, from a Beetlejuice-themed pop-up bar and leaf peeping to watching The Nightmare on Elm Street and The Blair Witch Project, attending a Wednesday screening, and reflecting on the transition out of Halloween season.

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

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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Real Ghost Stories are at the heart of this episode, and in this episode, Mandy shares listener-submitted paranormal encounters from the Ghoulster community.

This special collection features personal stories about apparitions, haunted houses, unexplained sounds, spirits, and other paranormal experiences. Mandy reads stories submitted by Ghoulsters including encounters involving a deceased grandfather, mysterious figures, haunted bedrooms, a chanting ritual witnessed outside a bedroom window, a strange voice coming through a car radio, and a terrifying figure seen in a childhood home.

In this episode:
• Apparitions and encounters with deceased loved ones
• Haunted houses and unexplained activity
• Mysterious figures, shadows and spirits
• A strange chanting experience in South Texas
• A disturbing radio transmission near a graveyard
• A childhood encounter with a dark figure in a white dress

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

Stories shared by Lorraine aka Laelik, Rose aka V. Rose23, Yana aka YanaLovesMichi, Lexi aka HauntinglyCute, and Laelik.

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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Mandy takes a break from her regular content to revisit a nostalgic episode featuring a Halloween candy tasting segment, Disney Halloween history, and spooky stories. Before introducing the vault episode, she also gets real about Halloween content creator burnout, takes a self-care break, and shares what she has been watching and doing during the season.

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

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 (1978) is the horror classic that launched the Michael Myers franchise, and in this episode, Mandy celebrates the film that bridged Halloween and horror.

Mandy dives into the history of Halloween (1978), including John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, the film’s production, score, budget, and lasting impact. She also shares her own history with the movie, talks about Jamie Lee Curtis and Laurie Strode, and reacts to Ghoulster favorites, favorite scenes, criticisms, and thoughts on the future of the franchise.

The episode also looks at what made Michael Myers so memorable, why the original Halloween remains so beloved, and what Ghoulsters were predicting for Halloween Ends.

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

Source credits: IMDb.

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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Hocus Pocus 2 is the long-awaited return of the Sanderson Sisters, and in this episode, Mandy shares her emotional reaction and deep dive into the sequel.

Mandy opens with a personal love letter to Hocus Pocus 2 before getting into the movie’s story, the Sanderson Sisters, Salem history, Easter eggs, fun facts, favorite scenes, and what Ghoulsters thought of the sequel. She also breaks down the connection between the Reverend’s house and Salem’s Witch House, shares her thoughts on the ending, and asks whether the Sanderson Sisters’ story should continue.

Spoilers ahead for Hocus Pocus 2.

In this episode:
• Mandy’s emotional reaction to Hocus Pocus 2
• The Sanderson Sisters’ return to Salem
• The history behind Salem’s Witch House
• Hocus Pocus 2 Easter eggs and fun facts
• Mary’s crooked mouth, Billy Butcherson, Cobweb, Baby Winnie and more
• Ghoulster reactions, favorite scenes and criticisms
• Whether fans want a Hocus Pocus 3 or a Sanderson Sisters prequel
• The ending and why Mandy sees it as closure

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

Source credits: IMDb and Witch House Salem.

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 Munsters is a 2022 prequel to the classic TV series, and in this episode, Mandy reviews Rob Zombie’s colorful take on the iconic monster family.

Mandy breaks down the origin story of Herman and Lily, the cast, characters, sets, costumes, makeup, colors, campy style, and Rob Zombie’s connection to the original series. She also discusses what worked for her, what didn’t, Sheri Moon Zombie’s performance as Lily, Jeff Daniel Phillips as Herman, the movie’s favorite scenes, and how the film compares with the original Munsters.

Mandy also reacts to Ghoulster opinions, including the movie’s vibrant visuals, nostalgia, camp, storytelling, acting, and character choices, before giving the film her final bat rating. The episode also includes a recap of The Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episodes 9–12.

This episode contains spoilers for The Munsters (2022) and The Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episodes 9–12.

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

Information and movie details discussed from IMDb.

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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Welcome to our spooky oasis! We have new episodes on the 1st and 15th of every month at Midnight MDT to help you keep the spook alive all year.

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Practical Magic is a beloved witchy classic about sisterhood, love, and finding your place, and in this episode, Mandy dives into the film.

Mandy explores the true-crime story involving belladonna and a woman who reportedly drew inspiration from the film, then digs into Practical Magic’s history, cast, characters, witchcraft, and the Owens family curse. She also discusses the film’s sisterhood, fall atmosphere, soundtrack, favorite scenes, reported supernatural noises during filming, and the different ways the movie has resonated with Ghoulsters.

The episode also includes Mandy’s personal history with Practical Magic, Ghoulster reactions and favorite moments, questions about the Owens curse, dream-partner “spells,” and the film’s final bat rating. Mandy also recaps The Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episodes 5–8.

This episode contains spoilers for Practical Magic and The Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episodes 5–8.

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

Information and movie details discussed from IMDb and People.

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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Hocus Pocus is a beloved classic filled with witches, nostalgia, and Sanderson Sister magic, and in this episode, Mandy revisits the original movie.

Mandy dives into why Hocus Pocus holds such a special place in the Ghoulster community, including favorite memories, favorite Sanderson Sister, and the movie lines listeners love most. She then takes listeners into the TGM Vault for an archived episode featuring Hocus Pocus, Things to Do in Salem, and an interview with Amber, the creator of the Hocus Pocus LEGO set idea.

Mandy also reflects on revisiting the original episode two years later, shares updates about the LEGO set, and talks about her own Hocus Pocus nostalgia and memories. The episode closes with Ghoulster predictions and hopes for Hocus Pocus 2, followed by Mandy’s recap of The Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episodes 1–4.

This episode contains spoilers for Hocus Pocus and The Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episodes 1–4.

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

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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Spooky season is almost here, and in this episode, Mandy shares what she’s excited to watch, rewatch, and do this fall.

Mandy dives into the movies and TV shows Ghoulsters are looking forward to, including Wednesday, Hocus Pocus 2, Halloween Ends, The Munsters, Barbarian, Smile, The Midnight Club, Chucky, Pearl, Cabinet of Curiosities, Interview with a Vampire, and more. She also talks about seasonal favorites and guilty pleasures, from Hocus Pocus and Trick ’r Treat to Harry Potter, Casper, Hubie Halloween, What We Do in the Shadows, and The Good Witch.

The episode wraps with a Ghoulster Q&A covering last meals, dream spooky parties, bucket-list experiences, favorite horror and cute spooky movies, Halloween costumes, TV specials, DIY versus store-bought costumes, fall plans, favorite candy, and more. Mandy also recaps The Vampire Diaries Season 2, Episodes 18–22, including Klaus, Elijah, Damon, Bonnie, Jeremy, Jenna, Stefan, and the lead-up to Season 3.

This episode contains spoilers for The Vampire Diaries Season 2, Episodes 18–22.

From the archives: this is one of Mandy's early solo episodes, from before Rabbit joined as co-host.

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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