Squad Ghouls - A Horror Podcast

Squad Ghouls - A Horror Podcast

We're two horror enthusiasts from Southern California. We discuss all things spooky and macabre, be they haunted places, horror movies, arts & crafts, conventions, and theme park events. If you're into the strange and unusual, we're your girls.

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July 25, 2024 103 mins

This one is not a number from the Beetlejuice musical, but it is a show about death. In this episode, we discuss the things you'll need to know before departing this life as well as some of our favorite funeral customs. You'll learn all about death doulas, last wills, trusts, probate, mummification, Victorian death photography, the towers of silence, and the jazz funerals of New Orleans.

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What do Amelia Earhart, yachts, and 19th century schooners have in common? They are all just a few victims of the Bermuda Triangle. In this episode, we discuss the geography of the "Devil's Triangle" and some of the famous victims who were never seen or heard from again.

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We all grew up singing nursery rhymes on the playground, but have you ever wondered where they came from? We did! In this episode we talk about some of the (potential) macabre origins of nursery rhymes. We specifically discuss "The Muffin Man," "Ring Around the Rosie," "Three Blind Mice," and "London Bridge is Falling Down." Happy listening!

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We're back! We meant to record this episode at Halloween, but you know, life happened. We revisit some witchy things as we're both witches in our own right. We discuss sigil magic, pendulums, crystal magic, and palmistry. If you wanted to learn about more witchy things, this one is for you!

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We aren't talking about Hotel California (which happens to be Sara's alma mater), but we are talking about some of our favorite haunted hotels around the globe. In this episode we discuss the haunted locales of the Black Monarch, the Queen Anne, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, the Empress, the Mermaid Inn, and the Hotel Chelsea. Tuck into to your beds and book your next trip to these spooky spots.

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August 16, 2023 86 mins

We love a good haunted castle, but actually, what castle ISN'T haunted? In this episode, we discuss the history and some spooky ghost stories of some of our favorite haunted castles around the world including Bran in Romania, Leap in Ireland, Himeji in Japan, Burg Eltz in Germany, Arundel in England, and Voergaard in Denmark. Tune in now to plan your next haunted vacation!

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May 26, 2023 63 mins

We're back on our....nonsense. We've got another episode (recorded recently) highlighting some of the Pagan rituals and ceremonies around Spring and Summer. In this episode we discuss the TRUE origins of Easter, the mystery of Stonehenge, the holiday of Litha (also known as Midsummer), and Summerween festivities of Japan. This one is a must listen, y'all.

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May 24, 2023 80 mins

Must be the season of the witch! In this episode, we discuss our favorite parts of witch lore. From cauldrons, to flying on brooms, pointy hats, and the origins of the familiar, we had so much fun recording this episode. It was recorded a couple of months ago, so bear with us, we're a little behind. Happy listening!

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August 12, 2022 79 mins

Ever want to know where some of the houses are from your favorite horror films? Well, it turns out a bunch of them are in the greater Los Angeles area (to the shock and awe of no one). We give you the locations and histories of some of these famous spooky spots and, yes, you guessed it, some of them are even haunted.

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After a brief hiatus, we're back! In this first episode we discuss some of our favorite horror films that take place either in the woods, a cabin, at a summer camp, or all of the above. Enjoy and don't forget, stay out of the woods!

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May 22, 2022 86 mins

What has ghosts, murder, and lots of trees? These campgrounds in the United States that we researched. While we may not be huge fans of camping, we know that many of you are, and we're headed into Summer, prime camping season. In this episode we discuss Holy Ghost Campground in New Mexico, Holcomb Valley and Vallecito Campgrounds in California, Big Moose Lake in New York, Braley Pond in Virginia, and Antietam Campground in Maryland...

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December 16, 2021 61 mins

In this very special episode, Bri and Sara share some of their own paranormal experiences from years past. You may not be a believer (and they both are moderately skeptical), but you have to admit that some of these are downright creepy. Enjoy!

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October 12, 2021 72 mins

What's located on a sprawling estate in Rhode Island, up for sale right now, and was the site of one of the most famous Warren investigations? It's the Perron house! Also known as the Conjuring house, this property in Rhode Island is currently up for sale, so we thought we'd give you some of the background that's not in the movie. 

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October 12, 2021 60 mins

Are you a first time visitor of Knotts Scary Farm? Or a seasoned pro, but looking to change it up? Then this episode is for you! We discuss everything you need to know from where to park, mazes, food, and of course, what ticket to buy.

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We took a quick vacay, but we're back! In this episode we discuss all things Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. We discuss our favorite mazes, where to eat, what not to miss, and how to make the most of your visit. If you're a first time visitor, or just a little rusty, we hope this episode helps give you some helpful tips and tricks.

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June 16, 2021 48 mins

Sure, we've all seen the movie, but do you know about the true history of 112 Ocean Ave in Long Island, NY? In this episode we discuss the history of the house beginning with the DeFeo murders, the torment of the Lutz family and the investigation conducted by Ed and Lorainne Warren.

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June 6, 2021 60 mins

Everyone wants to know who Jack the Ripper really was, but did you ever want to know more about his victims? This month's Boooooooook Club selection is all about the truth of the five women murdered by Jack the Ripper. In "The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper, " author Hallie Rubenhold reveals the biggest mic drop of all.... Not all of these women were sex workers. Tune in tomorrow to learn the true sto...

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May 28, 2021 119 mins

This episode is all about our favorite horror movie makeups with one of our best ghoulfriends Lizz Grande! She's a makeup artist extraordinaire who has worked in haunted houses and TV shows! Some of the categories include best clown, best (blood) squirt, favorite clown, and more! Tune in to learn all about how these spooky looks were created.

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May 21, 2021 61 mins

This episode is a review of one of our favorite anthology films, "The Mortuary Collection." Released in 2019, "The Mortuary Collection" is available to stream on Shudder and it's a screaming good time. It stars Clancy Brown and is a collection of chilling tales. Each vignette is unique and accompanied by am unexpected twist. Have you seen it? Which story was your favorite?

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May 14, 2021 87 mins
In this episode, we are headed back to school for Haunted Campuses Part II! There were still so many to talk about so we had to do another episode! . We will be discussing the creepy campuses of Fordham University, East Tennessee State University, New York University and Transylvania University (not in Romania haha). Any of these schools your alma mater? Did you see any ghosts or have any weird experiences while attending? Email us...
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