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Ghouls Night In

Penny Snark & Midge Munster

A cozy chat show about everything spooky with your best ghoul friends.

society & culture

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28:45

Doin' It in Creature Times

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2024/07/23

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

33:25

Vampire Shenanigans

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2024/07/16

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

39:11

I Want to Play a Game

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/07/09

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 Zimdars

48:09

Pink Halloween Apologists

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2024/07/02

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 Zimdars

25:06

5 Star Snake Experience

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2024/06/25

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 Zimdars

26:36

Waiting For the Bus in the Rain

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/06/18

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

43:34

Impromptu Floorshow

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/06/11

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

32:47

Needs More Bewbs

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/06/04

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 Zimdars

25:46

Medieval Footloose Situation

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/05/28

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 Zimdars

42:48

Behind the Screams

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/05/21

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 Zimdars

30:09

Summers at Cape Disappointment

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2024/05/14

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

30:55

Almost Certainly Homosexual

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/05/07

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

22:31

Sorry to Walpurga

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/04/30

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

31:01

Guide to Bamboozling Men

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/04/23

CONTENT WARNING: At the time of the recording & release of this episode, we were not aware of the director’s history of transphobic remarks. Thank you to the listeners who brought this to our attention. We apologize for this oversight on our part and wanted to make sure you had this knowledge when choosing whether or not to engage with this content. Ghouls Night In stands with the trans community and will work to continue ensuring our podcast provides a safe space for all of our listeners. Thank

23:41

Drop a Toe In There

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/04/09

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 Zimdars

24:00

Nativity Scene of a Murder

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/04/02

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

29:55

Very Special Nibs

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/03/26

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 Zimdars

28:54

Banish Capitalism, Push Rocks

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/03/19

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

26:40

Big Top Tombstone

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/03/12

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

23:51

You're Welcome Imagine Dragons Fans

Ghouls Night In ·

2024/03/05

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 Zimdars

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