There’s a ton of history to be analyzed in today’s episode. Dan starts off with a puzzling inquiry into why certain people are more attracted to horror than others. Then, Madeline teaches us how the common colloquialism of “saved by the bell” has a more sinister origin. And finally, we shift our focus to the movement of Spiritualism that rose to popularity in the 19th century during an especially tumultuous time in American history.

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It’s been a few weeks, but we’re excited to be back! And we’re jumping right into the thick of things: Dan gets a new book from his parents who clearly support his deranged obsession with all things horror; Madeline does a full 180 and watches a movie that she, and frankly no one else for that matter, would have ever guessed she would watch. Furthermore, we explore the historic stories of what are believed to be real life vampires. Today we learn that you can never be too certain of what your late loved ones are doing in the afterlife…

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Tomorrow is the most sacred of days for The Grim Cities: Halloween is FINALLY upon us! Madeline and Dan celebrate by reminiscing about their favorite Halloween traditions. They also read some harrowing tales and short stories that are sure to have your heart pounding and your palms sweating. But first, the two share some current events in their personal lives that raise some eyebrows of their own. Is Madeline trying to abandon Dan in favor of another podcast? Has Dan found his one true love in a piece of artwork? There’s a lot to unpack here…so pull the covers over your head and brace yourself for some screams!

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We start off today’s episode with a video that will make Madeline and Dan question reality. Did they really just see an inanimate object move on its own? Well, the whole country of Mexico seems to think it did! We then continue where we left off last week and discuss how the tradition of tomfoolery on Halloween stems from the old times of Celtic Druids. From spilling hundreds of bushels of corn to a full on bank robbery, there’s plenty of pranks to be had in this episode.

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The Grim Cities is getting philosophical today, y’all! We begin by breaking down some common horror tropes and how they reflect the lived experiences of women in our society on a daily basis. All through the lens of a truly disturbing movie that leaves its viewers asking…what 👏🏻 did 👏🏻 I 👏🏻 just 👏🏻 see 👏🏻 ?! And if that subject matter is a bit to heavy for a Wednesday morning, we ease the tension by examining the Irish festival of Samhain that has influenced so much of our modern Halloween traditions. Prepare yourself to get learnt!

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Today’s episode is all about spooky season events  happening all over the Twin Cities and greater metro area. From classic haunted houses to frights on the main stage, there’s sure to be something to satiate everyone’s preferred mode of celebration. Madeline and Dan highlight a few of their most anticipated attractions of the season. And the fun doesn’t stop there; we share several websites that dive into even more detail on the Cities’ happenings. So get ready for a packed month…there’s plenty to do!

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Madeline and Dan dig up the microphones and unleash a new season of The Grim Cities just in time for Spooky Season. After catching up on what occupied their time over the summer months, the two jump right into a collection of horror headlines. And those headlines range from a playful music video to the scariest book ever written. Madeline and Dan then discuss their favorite Halloween candy before diving deep into the disappearance of a 1970s heiress. This season, The Grim Cities holds nothing back!

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Today’s episode is a long time in the making and holds a special place in Dan’s heart. We’re diving deep into the town of Litchfield, MN where Dan’s family cabin is located. This area has a tumultuous history that ranges from wealthy recreation to conflict and death. We speak with a special guest, Dan’s aunt Jean, who shares her haunted experiences at the cabin and reveals the terrifying true tale of something unexpected that is buried 6 feet under the structure itself… Y’all are NOT ready for this. 🏡😱

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Today we start off by talking about a new movie that seems to align a little too perfectly with one of Madeline’s interests… Let’s just say Dan is starting to not feel safe y’all! Also in this episode: Dead Man’s Hill? Dead Man’s Pond?! We really need to stop naming places this way if we’re trying to avoid active hauntings. C’mon people, let’s do better, be better!

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Today we mark an incredibly special milestone for The Grim Cities. We’ve officially hit 50 episodes!  5-0…holy shit! 🤯 We are so incredibly grateful to all of our listeners, new and old, who have supported us along the way and who have motivated us to keep publishing content. We’ve been so well received and we could not be more thankful. 🥰 So to celebrate this momentous occasion, we give you an extra long episode filled with multiple horror headlines, a grave robbery, and even a recent discovery from Harvard outlined by Dan that will absolutely chill you to your core! We may just be sending you to an early afterlife with this episode y’all…

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