October 31st is a magical day filled with spooky traditions and fun activities. But where do these traditions stem from? Why do we continue to do them year after year? Join Sav and Bree as they break down the traditions that have embedded themselves into our yearly Halloween celebrations. Happy Halloween everyone!

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References

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween#ancient-origins-of-halloween

https://www.history.com/news/what-is-bobbing-for-apples#:~:text=Bobbing%20for%20apples%20has%20been,ladies%20and%20their%20potential%20beaus.

It's Halloween weekend and we're here to bring you a special BONUS EPISODE to celebrate. Join Sav and Bree for a dramatic retelling of "Me Tie Dough-ty Walker" from the book, "Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark." We hope you enjoy! 

**WARNING this story does contain the death of an animal. 

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Romance is not only for February, but it also has a special place in the month of October. From on screen to haunting real stories, join Sav and Bree as they talk about Halloween’s most haunting couples, haunting love through time, and fun ways to dress with your spooky boo this Halloween. 

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References: 

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/89345/12-lively-facts-about-corpse-bride

https://halloween-year-round.com/2021/02/14/10-best-couples-in-horror-movies/

https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/tales-of-ghostly-lovers-and-spooky-soul-mates

This paranormal comedy has become a cult classic over the years. Is it the epitome of horror meets humor that has become a family favorite for decades? From Movie to Broadway, Join Sav and Bree as they talk about this iconic Halloween blockbuster, Beetlejuice.

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References

https://screenrant.com/beetlejuice-tim-burton-behind-scenes-facts-trivia/

https://reelrundown.com/movies/Kooky-Facts-About-The-Film-Beetlejuice

https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/98iba8/beetlejuice_adam_barbara_maitland_didnt_die_in_an/

https://aminoapps.com/c/horror/page/blog/beetlejuice-theory/6PMF_zu6V80wzmPNVXvaLlzX8EvVea6

Tucked away in Evansville, Indiana sits an old library that was built in 1885. Founded by Evansville’s “pioneer of public charity,” Willard Carpenter, this library has had more than just locals roaming through the bookshelves. Many people have claimed that they have seen ghostly sightings of The Grey Lady lurking in the halls and windows. Join Sav, Bree, and guest, Stacie Dotson, as the discuss these fascinating, unexplained occurrences. 

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Willard Library Links

https://willard.lib.in.us/

https://www.willardghost.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/willardpubliclibrary/

https://www.facebook.com/events/willard-public-library/grey-lady-ghost-tours/199384740477484/ 

Settling just off of center street in Henderson County, KY, sits a creepy three-story home that the town folks claim as their “haunted house.” What makes this home so mystifying and haunting? Probably the face of a young girl in the terracotta façade of the home. Join Sav, Bree, and special guest, Lindsey Morrow, as they retell the horrifying story that has been floating around this town for decades. 

*WARNING this episodes discusses sensitive topics such as death, suicide, abuse, and murder. 

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References:

https://archive.courierpress.com/news/barret-home-steeped-in-legend-and-history-noted-house-will-be-auctioned-ep-446394699-324999291.html/

https://www.courierpress.com/news/henderson-story-included-in-collection-of-ghost-tales-ep-728685700-324836571.html

https://vdoc.pub/documents/haunted-houses-and-family-ghosts-of-kentucky-445tcfoth1p0

In part 1 of our Salem Witch Trials episode, Sav and Bree ended with discussing which women were accused of witchcraft. Those women were Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. Join Sav and Bree as they go deeper into the trials that followed. 

*WARNING this episode discusses sensitive subjects such as death, murder, torture, sexual assault, and child abuse. 

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References:

https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials/The-trials

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/

https://www.history.com/news/7-bizarre-witch-trial-tests

https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/salem-jail-in-1692-site-of/#:~:text=The%20conditions%20in%20the%20prison,Iron%20bars%20covered%20the%20windows.

https://www.historybythesea.com/old-witch-gaol-and-dungeon-salem

In the 1600s the town of Salem, MA was seemingly overtaken by witches. During this period of time more than 200 people were accused of witchcraft and 20 individuals were killed. Join Sav and Bree as they discuss exactly what happened during these trials and why they occurred.

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References

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/

https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials

https://www.history.com/news/7-bizarre-witch-trial-tests#:~:text=A%20bizarre%20form%20of%20counter,bake%20it%20into%20a%20cake.

Have you ever wondered why we go to a pumpkin patch, spend so much time looking for the perfect, most plumb pumpkin only to rip out its guts, carve into its skin and stick a fire inside of it when we get home? Join Sav and Bree as they dive into the legend behind this age-old Halloween tradition.

**WARNING this episode discusses sensitive subject matters such as death, blood, and injury. 

Slightly Scary Instagram Link

https://www.instagram.com/slightlyscarypod/

References

https://oldsoulartisan.com/blogs/library/the-legend-of-stingy-jack

https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins#:~:text=The%20practice%20originated%20from%20an,use%20to%20buy%20their%20drinks.

https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2011/07/jack_olantern.html

From Armed Zombies to White Trash Zombies (yup that’s a thing). Join Sav and Bree as they shed a light on pop culture zombies and even real life instances of zombies that beg the question, have movies and video games been preparing us for an imminent threat, or have they just been providing a source of entertainment?