Penny & Midge explore the mystery of Frozen Charlotte - what's the story that inspired a popular folk ballad turned children's toy turned...dessert?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge talk about when the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius and what we've learned about what happened that day in the centuries since. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge discuss some of the first reported alien abductions. What do these abduction claims have in common? How do they align with pop culture of the time? And why are aliens sticking rods in people's belly buttons? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night in Merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge explore the history of death masks. From an Ancient Roman tradition to modern day art object, death masks have had a strange and sometimes tragic history. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge explore the history of Ben Cooper, Inc, a company that was at the forefront of commercial Halloween costumes & helped transform how we celebrate today. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge discuss ossuaries and the art of decorating churches with human bones. What was the purpose of these macabre displays, and where did all those bones come from? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge discuss the summeriest of the Universal Monster movies: Creature From the Black Lagoon! This classic is celebrating 70 years this year - learn about the cultural fascinations that lead to the creation of the iconic Gillman. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge discuss a modern vampire classic: Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles (Interview with the Vampire). This high-level look at the series ranges from the inspiration behind the original novel to the various screen adaptations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge talk about the best spooky and horror-inspired games, from the perfect Halloween pick for your next board game night to horror video games that might keep you up all night. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge sit down to discuss everything we've seen so far from the big box stores for Halloween 2024, complete with trend alerts & what we would do differently. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge return to the nature corner to learn some Snake Facts! We'll also explore what's put snakes at the center of stories from mythology to horror movies throughout the centuries. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge discuss another queer podcast spooky ghouls will love: Welcome to Night Vale! This delightful community radio broadcast from a very strange town just celebrated its 12th birthday this weekend. And now, the weather. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge discuss the darker side of drag as seen on the Boulet Brothers' Dragula. This competition show proudly celebrates the weird, alternative, and filthy and pushes a diverse array of performers to their limits in more ways than one. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod! Shop Ghouls Night In merch Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge kick off Pride month with a chat about Jennifer's Body! This dark teen horror comedy didn't find its audience in initial release, but has become a cult favorite thanks to its biting tone, queer subtext, and commentary on sexual violence. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zi…

Penny & Midge explore the history of choreomania AKA a dancing plague. What made medieval Europeans get on their feet, and is it true they danced themselves to death? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge get chatty & answer YOUR questions about how the podcast is made. We're diving in deep and spilling all the nitty gritty details with a few tricks & treats along the way. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge explore the history of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, also known as "Terrible Tilly." This desolate lighthouse has featured in tales of both maritime disaster and supernatural mayhem since the 1880s. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge dive back into the world of Gothic literature with Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, from the true crime inspiration behind the story to the many, many adaptations. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge explore the history of today's holiday: Walpurgisnacht (also known as Hexennacht). What does this Christian celebration from Germany have to do with witches and the pagan festival of Beltane? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

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Penny and Midge explore the real world of carnivorous plants and the history of horror stories that pit man against nature. What do the scary plants of the era say about our society's fears? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge discover the dantiest form of murder memorabilia: Victorian true crime figurines! Learn about these charming figures inspired by lurid crimes and what makes people want to put a murderer on their mantel. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge discuss the life and creations of artist Edward Gorey. His iconic pen and ink style and often spooky subject matter have made him a beloved favorite of many goths and weirdos, but his life outside his work was almost as intriguing. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdar…

Penny & Midge explore the history of Stonehenge. This prehistoric cultural site has mystified and intrigued since its ancient creation - how was it built? What was it made for? Were aliens involved? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In & Those Crazy Victorians merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge learn about Showmen's Rest, the name given to cemetery sections dedicated to providing an eternal resting place for circus performers, and the tragic train crash that claimed the lives of the first people buried there. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge discuss the discovery and history of radium, from cosmetic applications to the tragic story of the Radium Girls. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge return to the state of West Virginia to explore the mysterious tale of the Flatwoods monster. What's the truth behind the 1952 sightings of this strange creature? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge chat about the coolest new adult animated musical series about hell: Hazbin Hotel! This spoiler-free convo covers the top reasons to check out the show & how it already has such a passionate fanbase. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge celebrate Valoween and Ghoulentine's Day with their own spooky version of The Newlywed Game! Play along with the ghouls or pose these questions to your own best ghoul friends to see how well you know each other. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge talk about another mutual & formative favorite: Pushing Daisies. This Spoiler Free ep is a love letter to the blend of cute, vintage, and macabre aesthetics and storylines that make this series a favorite of many spooky vintage nerds. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zim…

Penny & Midge learn about one of nature's cool & creepy creatures: moths! What does it mean to be a moth? Why are they drawn to the light? Which moths are the most #aesthetic? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge discuss the life (and many tragedies) of legendary horror writer Edgar Allan Poe. From a boyhood marked by sickness and abandonment to his own mysterious death, we explore the man behind the iconic poems and stories that still thrill us today. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by…

Penny & Midge investigate the history of catacombs. Where did this death practice begin, and what caused it to re-emerge centuries later? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge hop on the serpentine sluiceway and cruise through the history of dark rides! Even if you aren't familiar with the term, you've probably ridden on one of these amusement park favorites - find out what makes a dark ride, how they were first powered, and when black lights got involved. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod…

Penny and Midge discuss one of history's most infamous criminals, Jack the Ripper. How did the first ever media frenzy surrounding a crime like this impact the people of the time and even how we view the case today? Note: this episode is mostly non-gory and does not focus on the details of the murders. Follow the ghouls on instagram at @ghoulsnight…

Penny & Midge are celebrating Christmas the Victorian way - with a reading of the 1908 Christmas ghost story, "The Kit-Bag" by Algernon Blackwood. The video version of this episode is also available to watch now on the Midge Munster youtube channel! Merry Christmas, ghouls! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In me…

Penny & Midge look back on another year to reflect on the best Ghouls Night In episodes, top adventures and media from the year, and what we're looking forward to in 2024. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge explore the lore and legends of Baba Yaga. From her chicken leg house to her flying mortar and pestle, this iconic figure of Slavic folklore has connections to many historic traditions and continues to feature as a character in modern media.द्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge discuss the iconic gothic aesthetic of a mutual favorite movie: Guillermo Del Toros' Crimson Peak. This movie has everything: a haunted AND haunting house, the biggest sleeves you've ever seen, and Feral Women. (We had some ghosts in our recording this week - please excuse some intermittent crackles!) Follow the ghouls on Instagram at…

Penny & Midge are joined by the legendary drag queen, filmmaker, event producer, and cult leader Peaches Christ to talk about queerness in horror, the allure of cult films, and the power of making what you want to see in the world. Find all things Peaches Christ here. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch Co…

Penny & Midge explore the fascinating folk magic of frog coffins. Why have these miniature coffins been found in startling quantities in Finnish churches? And what do they mean? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge continue to explore Victorian mourning customs with a look at post-mortem photography. From online myths to its place in modern death positive culture, learn more about this unique death practice. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get "Those Crazy Victorians" merch and more in the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by A…

Penny & Midge invite you to pull up a chair and hang out for a casual Halloween chitchat. From formative Halloween memories to favorite yard displays to our best spooky season experiences this year, we're talking (and laughing) about a little bit of everything in honor of our favorite holiday. Happy Halloween! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @gho…

Penny and Midge solve the mystery of the classic board game Clue. From the game's rumored connection to a historic true crime story to the beloved film version, discover the true story behind this family favorite. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny and Midge discuss the quirky and macabre Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Deaths and the forensic science-loving lady who created them, Frances Glessner Lee. Follow the ghouls on instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Shop Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdarsद्वारा Penny Snark & Midge Munster

Penny & Midge get chatty about Halloween DIYs! The ghouls talk about where to find inspiration, knowing when to stop (and when to keep going), craft fails, and what's still on their "to make" list. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Ghouls Night In merch! Cover art by Alex Zimdars…

Penny & Midge explore the history of trick or treating! Find out what wassailing, Guy Fawkes, and some rich guy's Uncle Jerry have to do with the classic Halloween tradition. Plus: what's America's favorite trick or treating candy?? Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Shop for merch at the Ghouls Night In shop! Cover art by Alex Zim…

Penny & Midge visit the days of Halloween past to learn about why tricks, pranks, and even violence were connected to the holiday for many years. What were the first Halloween pranks? What happens on Devil Night? And what's the new Halloween trick that we're starting RIGHT NOW. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Get your Those Craz…

Penny & Midge explore the famously poisionous plant belladonna AKA deadly nightshade. This toxic lady had many uses over the years, from medicine to cosmetics, despite being incredibly deadly. Find out how she strikes and the unexpected ways belladonna could actually save your life. Follow the ghouls on Instagram @ghoulsnightinpod New merch! Get Th…

Penny & Midge delve in the mysterious nighttime world of dreams and nightmares. Why do we dream? Are nightmares useful or just crappy? How can you do battle with your bad dreams? All this and more in this dubious science hallway of an episode. Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Check out our new "Those Crazy Victorians" merch in th…