The Halloween Haunt

By The Halloween Haunter

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What's The Halloween Haunt about?

A short audio program celebrating our creepiest holiday. Hosted by the Halloween Haunter. History, customs, traditions, as well as spooky stories and poems. Available on all podcast apps.

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The Halloween Haunt episodes:

10.29.2018
Top Costumes 2018
On Facebook, Aaron in Utah wanted to hear another list. Here are three (a magic number). You can also get in touch on Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt . Hear more episodes about costumes at Costumes.TheHalloweenHaunt.com. All of the episodes are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. The lists can...
10.26.2018
“The Listeners” by Walter de la Mare
A haunting poem about those you can’t see but are always listening. No, not the Feds. Find the Haunt on Facebook and Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt . More poetry can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Read along with the poem at New Forest Centre. Scroll down. Music:...
10.23.2018
The David Oman House in Beverly Hills, CA
Another haunted location, another episode not great for little ones. But hopefully great for you. Find the Haunt on Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook. And all of the episodes are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Learn more about the scary house at Haunted Los Angeles, the...
10.23.2018
Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”
Friendship can be a strange thing. What happens when it seems that a friendship…dies? You can be my friend, especially on the social media, like Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook, where I confess I only have a page you can like,...
10.21.2018
Waverly Hills Sanitorium
When folks in Kentucky had certain health issues, they went to Waverly Hills. Poor folks. The staff was doing the best they could. Some of the folks seem to have stuck around in the afterlife. Join our Facebook page, and on Twitter...
10.21.2018
Waverly Hills Sanitorium
When folks in Kentucky had certain health issues, they went to Waverly Hills. Poor folks. The staff was doing the best they could. Some of the folks seem to have stuck around in the afterlife. Join our Facebook page, and on Twitter...
10.18.2018
Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”
Friendship can be a strange thing. What happens when it seems that a friendship…dies? You can be my friend, especially on the social media, like Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook, where I confess I only have a page you can like,...
10.18.2018
Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”
Friendship can be a strange thing. What happens when it seems that a friendship…dies? You can be my friend, especially on the social media, like Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook, where I confess I only have a page you can like,...
10.18.2018
“A Cold Greeting” by Ambrose Bierce
Friendship can be a strange thing. What happens when it seems that a friendship…dies? You can be my friend, especially on the social media, like Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook, where I confess I only have a page you can like,...
10.13.2018
Black Cats
Few things say Halloween like black cats, although they are delightful any time of year. Thank you, Robin, for another excellent suggestion on Facebook. I tweet at @HalloweenHaunt. Much more can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Wikipedia will tell you much about the history...
10.13.2018
Black Cats
Few things say Halloween like black cats, although they are delightful any time of year. Thank you, Robin, for another excellent suggestion on Facebook. I tweet at @HalloweenHaunt. Much more can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Wikipedia will tell you much about the history...
10.10.2018
Classic Homemade Halloween Treats
Bruno on Facebook had a hankering for the homemade Halloween eats and wanted to hear about them. I hope they don’t make you hungry. Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased? He did. My Twitter handle is @HalloweenHaunt. Find more...
10.10.2018
Classic Homemade Halloween Treats
Bruno on Facebook had a hankering for the homemade Halloween eats and wanted to hear about them. I hope they don’t make you hungry. Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased? He did. My Twitter handle is @HalloweenHaunt. Find more...
10.07.2018
“Haunted Houses” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased?He did. Join the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Also, like the program on Facebook. Find more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Read along with me or bring it along and recite it at a party at HWLongfellow.org. Music: Nocturne by Ekho “Relent” by...
10.07.2018
“Haunted Houses” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased?He did. Join the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.Also, like the program on Facebook. Find more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Read along with me or bring it along and recite it at a party at HWLongfellow.org. Music: Nocturne by Ekho “Relent” by Kevin...
10.04.2018
Golden Age Radio Horror
Just like today, the Golden Age of radio took place at a scary time in the world. Radio was there to help cathartically. Matthew suggested this topic on Facebook. We are on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Find more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Learn more about “Lights Out,” “The...
10.02.2018
Urban Legends
For Robin on Facebook, we discuss the stories which arise seemingly from nowhere. Follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. “Like” our Facebook page. Everything, including all of the episodes, are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Believe it or not, you can find more urban legends at Cosmopolitan.com. And...
09.05.2018
Promo ’18–Dark Times in the Haunt…and Everywhere Else, Too
Escape from the dark–in the Halloween Haunt? In a manner of speaking. Join the Haunt on Twitter, @HalloweenHaunt, and Facebook. Find every episode produced at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Click here to download the promo.
10.29.2017
Haunted Hollywood
Hooray for haunts…and Hollywood has plenty. Learn about a few now. Scroll down, look to the left if you want to give. The Halloween Haunt is on Facebook. I suggest you set it to be on the top of your News Feed...
10.29.2017
Haunted Hollywood
Hooray for haunts…and Hollywood has plenty. Learn about a few now. Scroll down, look to the left if you want to give. The Halloween Haunt is on Facebook. I suggest you set it to be on the top of your News Feed...
10.26.2017
More Emily Dickinson Fun
Two poems from the great Emily Dickinson. You might want to have something funny ready for when you’re done. Thank you for giving to the TheHalloweenHaunt.com you’re helping to keep the show going. Scroll down, look to the left if you want...
10.26.2017
More Emily Dickinson Fun
Two poems from the great Emily Dickinson. You might want to have something funny ready for when you’re done. Thank you for giving to the TheHalloweenHaunt.com you’re helping to keep the show going. Scroll down, look to the left if you want...
10.23.2017
Tips for Safer Trick-or-Treating
Make sure your special night is scary for the right reasons. Join the Halloween Haunt on Facebook and Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. TheHalloweenHaunt.com has lots of creepy Halloween and Halloweenesque information. And all of the episodes of the Halloween Haunt. NBC News, of all places, has more...
10.23.2017
Tips for Safer Trick-or-Treating
Make sure your special night is scary for the right reasons. Join the Halloween Haunt on Facebook and Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. TheHalloweenHaunt.com has lots of creepy Halloween and Halloweenesque information. And all of the episodes of the Halloween Haunt. NBC News, of all places, has more...
10.20.2017
Spiritualism
Some people take their ghosts very seriously. And they’re not afraid. Are you? More haunting information at TheHalloweenHaunt.com, where you can also give and help keep the Haunt in cobwebs. Learn more about Halloween happenings on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and our Facebook page as...
10.20.2017
Spiritualism
Some people take their ghosts very seriously. And they’re not afraid. Are you? More haunting information at TheHalloweenHaunt.com, where you can also give and help keep the Haunt in cobwebs. Learn more about Halloween happenings on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and our Facebook page as...
10.17.2017
“At Old Man Eckert’s” by Ambrose Bierce
A story of a house that is…haunted? A gateway to another, horrible dimension? Something nice like that. Join the Facebook party, and the Twitter freakfest @HalloweenHaunt. Find more stories by Bierce and more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Classic Reader will allow you to read along, if you...
10.17.2017
“At Old Man Eckert’s” by Ambrose Bierce
A story of a house that is…haunted? A gateway to another, horrible dimension? Something nice like that. Join the Facebook party, and the Twitter freakfest @HalloweenHaunt. Find more stories by Bierce and more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Classic Reader will allow you to read along, if you...
10.13.2017
Dark Shadows
The original supernatural soap is the subject du jour. Thank you to everyone who gives to the Haunt at TheHalloweenHaunt.com, scroll down and look to the left. Follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and like us on Facebook. Wikipedia will tell you much about Dark Shadows, as...
10.13.2017
Dark Shadows
The original supernatural soap is the subject du jour. Thank you to everyone who gives to the Haunt at TheHalloweenHaunt.com, scroll down and look to the left. Follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and like us on Facebook. Wikipedia will tell you much about Dark Shadows, as...
10.10.2017
Top Halloween Candy 2017
What’s your favorite? You may be surprised about others’ favorites. Join the Halloween Haunt on Facebook and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. More Halloween treats can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Look for your state on Influenster. I don’t want to spoil the results, so I’ll just tell...
10.10.2017
Top Halloween Candy 2017
What’s your favorite? You may be surprised about others’ favorites. Join the Halloween Haunt on Facebook and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. More Halloween treats can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Look for your state on Influenster. I don’t want to spoil the results, so I’ll just tell...
10.07.2017
“Haunted” and “The Raven’s Tomb” by Walter de la Mare
Our first poems from Walter de la Mare are clearly spooky, just look at the titles. Much more poetry, stories and other Halloween frightfulness at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. That’s also where you can help keep the Halloween Haunt online. Find other angles of...
10.07.2017
“Haunted” and “The Raven’s Tomb” by Walter de la Mare
Our first poems from Walter de la Mare are clearly spooky, just look at the titles. Much more poetry, stories and other Halloween frightfulness at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. That’s also where you can help keep the Halloween Haunt online. Find other angles of...
10.04.2017
The Mystery of Roanoke Island
Back before there was a United States, one of the early settlements was Roanoke Island. It didn’t go well. But what happened to the people? Justin in California suggested this on the Halloween Haunt Facebook page. I give you Halloween news on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt....
10.04.2017
The Mystery of Roanoke Island
Back before there was a United States, one of the early settlements was Roanoke Island. It didn’t go well. But what happened to the people? Justin in California suggested this on the Halloween Haunt Facebook page. I give you Halloween news on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt....
10.01.2017
Halloween Destinations
October is a terrific time to explore the world of Halloween–in the world. You’ll find much Halloween fun at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Thank you for the Halloween gifts, you’ll find the link on the left if you scroll down. Join the Haunt on Facebook and...
10.01.2017
Halloween Destinations
October is a terrific time to explore the world of Halloween–in the world. You’ll find much Halloween fun at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Thank you for the Halloween gifts, you’ll find the link on the left if you scroll down. Join the Haunt on Facebook and...
10.29.2016
Disney’s Haunted Mansions
They are some of the most popular attractions at the Disney Parks. And they’re haunted. Learn more about the houses and find every episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you like the Haunt on Facebook, and you follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Google+. Learn more about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion...
10.29.2016
Disney’s Haunted Mansions
They are some of the most popular attractions at the Disney Parks. And they’re haunted. Learn more about the houses and find every episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you like the Haunt on Facebook, and you follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Google+. Learn more about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion...
10.26.2016
Two from Emily Dickinson
We return to the lovely belle of Amherst, Emily Dickinson. First we present “The Soul has Bandaged Moments” and then “I Heard a Fly Buzz.” Stay in the know with the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on our Facebook page, and on Google+. Hear more poems and...
10.26.2016
Two from Emily Dickinson
We return to the lovely belle of Amherst, Emily Dickinson. First we present “The Soul has Bandaged Moments” and then “I Heard a Fly Buzz.” Stay in the know with the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on our Facebook page, and on Google+. Hear more poems and...
10.23.2016
Haints, Boo Hags and Plat Eyes
Travel with me to a corner of the American south for some unique individuals. More ghosts and other creatures will be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Other creeps hang out on our Facebook page, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and on Google+. Learn more about these unique beings at this site from...
10.23.2016
Haints, Boo Hags and Plat Eyes
Travel with me to a corner of the American south for some unique individuals. More ghosts and other creatures will be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Other creeps hang out on our Facebook page, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and on Google+. Learn more about these unique beings at this site from...
10.20.2016
Celebrity House Haunts
Trick-or-trea–haven’t I seen you on TV? Celebrities love Halloween, too. The Halloween Haunt is on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and on Google+. Find every single episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Pictures and more from Mr. Van Dyke’s house in 2010, 2011 and 2012, courtesy of Disney Travel Babble. IAmNotAStalker.com (sure) has...
10.20.2016
Celebrity House Haunts
Trick-or-trea–haven’t I seen you on TV? Celebrities love Halloween, too. The Halloween Haunt is on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and on Google+. Find every single episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Pictures and more from Mr. Van Dyke’s house in 2010, 2011 and 2012, courtesy of Disney Travel Babble. IAmNotAStalker.com (sure) has...
10.17.2016
“Entrance and Exit” by Algernon Blackwood
Another chilling story…this time from an author suggested by Amy on Facebook…. More stories at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you join us on Facebook,on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+. Read along with me at AlgernonBlackwood.org. Music: “Day of Chaos,” “Colorless Aura,” and “Ghost Story” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) “Keep on Strolling” by Tony Longworth from “Dead In...
10.17.2016
“Entrance and Exit” by Algernon Blackwood
Another chilling story…this time from an author suggested by Amy on Facebook…. More stories at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you join us on Facebook,on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+. Read along with me at AlgernonBlackwood.org. Music: “Day of Chaos,” “Colorless Aura,” and “Ghost Story” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) “Keep on Strolling” by Tony Longworth from “Dead In...
10.13.2016
The Dybbuk
Uh-oh, another thing to look out for. Maybe a ghost, maybe a demon. Find us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and Google+. Find all the episodes and more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Learn more about the Dybbuk, the play “The Dybbuk,” and the Dybbuk Box from Wikipedia. See the 1937 film...
10.13.2016
The Dybbuk
Uh-oh, another thing to look out for. Maybe a ghost, maybe a demon. Find us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and Google+. Find all the episodes and more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Learn more about the Dybbuk, the play “The Dybbuk,” and the Dybbuk Box from Wikipedia. See the 1937 film...

What's The Halloween Haunt about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Halloween Haunt episodes:

Top Costumes 2018

“The Listeners” by Walter de la Mare

The David Oman House in Beverly Hills, CA

Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”

Waverly Hills Sanitorium

Waverly Hills Sanitorium

Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”

Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”

“A Cold Greeting” by Ambrose Bierce

Black Cats

Black Cats

Classic Homemade Halloween Treats

Classic Homemade Halloween Treats

“Haunted Houses” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Haunted Houses” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Golden Age Radio Horror

Urban Legends

Promo ’18–Dark Times in the Haunt…and Everywhere Else, Too

Haunted Hollywood

Haunted Hollywood

More Emily Dickinson Fun

More Emily Dickinson Fun

Tips for Safer Trick-or-Treating

Tips for Safer Trick-or-Treating

Spiritualism

Spiritualism

“At Old Man Eckert’s” by Ambrose Bierce

“At Old Man Eckert’s” by Ambrose Bierce

Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows

Top Halloween Candy 2017

Top Halloween Candy 2017

“Haunted” and “The Raven’s Tomb” by Walter de la Mare

“Haunted” and “The Raven’s Tomb” by Walter de la Mare

The Mystery of Roanoke Island

The Mystery of Roanoke Island

Halloween Destinations

Halloween Destinations

Disney’s Haunted Mansions

Disney’s Haunted Mansions

Two from Emily Dickinson

Two from Emily Dickinson

Haints, Boo Hags and Plat Eyes

Haints, Boo Hags and Plat Eyes

Celebrity House Haunts

Celebrity House Haunts

“Entrance and Exit” by Algernon Blackwood

“Entrance and Exit” by Algernon Blackwood

The Dybbuk

The Dybbuk