Holidays After Dark

Holidays After Dark

Holidays After Dark is a year round podcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!

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June 16, 2026 31 mins

In this episode, Kristin shares all the things she loves, and a few of the things she doesn't, about the summer season.

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In this episode, Holidays After Dark pays respects to the first victim of the Salem Witch Trials, Bridget Bishop, who was executed in June of 1692. The history of National Donut Day and why Massachusetts is so obsessed with the sweet treat are also discussed.

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May 19, 2026 17 mins

In this episode, Kristin explores the origins of the High School Prom and investigates an infamous Prom Night massacre that led to the delayed prosecution of Jeff Pelley, who proved he was willing to kill in order to attend the coveted dance.

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In this episode, Kristin chats with Dan from her all-time favorite podcast, Deck the Hallmark, about all things holidays, St. Louis, keeping a meaningful purpose in your life, and so much more!

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April 14, 2026 25 mins

In this catch up episode, Kristin tells all about her recent trip to LA and what it was like to go behind the scenes of a convention and help sponsor of the show, Temporal Travels, sell his D&D merch.

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March 31, 2026 17 mins

In this episode, Kristin explores Norway's fascination with true crime during their Easter holiday and investigates the infamous Easter Sunday Massacre.

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In this episode, Kristin discusses her upcoming trip to Wondercon in LA and celebrates Saint Patrick's Day by revealing the terrifying vampire Irish legend of the Dearg Due.

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In this episode, Kristin interviews her close personal friend and sponsor of Holidays After Dark, David Wu of Temporal Travels Inc, all about his love of Dungeons and Dragons, his impressive list of D&D handmade creations available for purchase, and his feelings on holidays and how to incorporate them into your game play.

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February 17, 2026 27 mins

In this episode, Kristin celebrates her 100th episode of Holidays After Dark by reflecting on the journey so far and sharing some delightful messages from her fellow holidays podcasters. The Lunar New Year and upcoming Year of the Horse are also discussed.

Podcasts mentioned in the episode:

Closer to Christmas

Sounds of Christmas

Totally Rad Christmas

The Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast

Holly Jolly X'masu

Tis the Podcast

Advent Calendar House

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February 3, 2026 20 mins

In this episode, Kristin recaps her journey to season five of the show, explores the history of the Pagan holiday Imbolc, and recounts a personal Valentine's Day story that many can probably relate to.

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December 23, 2025 43 mins

In this first ever unscripted (not an interview) episode, Kristin talks about her feelings about the podcast over the past year and what it is going to look like moving forward. She also shares her favorite Christmas things for 2025 and also the things she was obsessed with all year long.

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In this episode, Kristin explores the history of the often emotion-evoking tradition of White Elephant gift exchanges at Christmas time and some of the controversial items they've included.

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In this episode, CJ from the Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast and Gerry D. from Totally Rad Christmas join Kristin and debate their naughty and nice lists for the holiday season!

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In this episode, Kristin interviews Brian Herald, who is the co-host of the wildly successful Deck the Hallmark Podcast! They discuss Brian's feelings about holidays, how he got into the world of Hallmark podcasting, and how their new novel "Oh, Christmas Tree" came to be.

Listen to Deck the Hallmark and buy their new book here.

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November 11, 2025 18 mins

In this episode, Kristin recaps her recent Halloween-filled trip to Los Angeles and reviews Taylor Momsen's new Christmas album "Pretty Reckless Christmas".

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In this episode, Kristin shares some of her favorite Halloween tricks and treats, including movies, snacks, and more!

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In this episode, Kristin chats with her friend, fellow Digital Forensics Examiner, and podcast host Farand Wasiak all about his passion for Halloween and Christmas, his international spooky travels, and unveils a ghostly encounter that Farand had while living at Forstmann Castle.

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In this Halloween episode, Holidays After Dark examines the career of Director, Producer, Writer, and Artist Tim Burton. Some of his notable films and accomplishments are also discussed.

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September 30, 2025 20 mins

In this episode, Holidays After Dark continues the Halloween celebrations and explores the history of the horror movie genre. Kristin also unravels the effects that these fear-inducing films have had on popular culture.

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In this episode, Author, Film Critic, and Podcaster Alonso Duralde returns to the show once again to discuss his upcoming book "Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas: Revised and Updated Edition". Kristin and Alonso also play a fun game of Christmas Would You Rather.

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