It's Always Halloween
A year-round celebration of Halloween history and traditions, spooks past and present, with your master of scaremonies Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Episodes
We all scream because we're having a hard time! On this week's episode we explore grief through memorializing loved ones from ice cream rituals, to Northern Lights sightings, to poetry, to ancestral research. We keep those we've lost alive with storytelling and memory swapping.
Mentioned on the episode:
Micum McIntire Clan Association
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Merry Christmas, Lanterns! Here's a traditional Victorian ghost story for you to enjoy today in front of a fire with the family in the grand 19th century holiday tradition. Written anonymously, it was first published in the Lincolnshire Echo on December 19th, 1895.
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Today we explore historic cemeteries, famous haunted houses, and creepy trick-or-treat memories.
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Today we hear more stories from Lanterns' 2024 Calendar Halloween Season and meditate on the types of pranks that could actually cheer your neighbors up!
Mentioned on the episode:
November BOO-k Club: Ring by Koji Suzuki
Night Terror Magazine: History of Haunted Attractions written by Lucé
Night Terror Magazine Short Story Competition Deadline 11/24
This post Calendar Halloween has been more difficult than most years, but it's always warm, welcoming, and cozy here on the porch. Gather round and listen to some stories about how your fellow Lanterns celebrated this season. Plus advice on beating the November blues, and spooky events that are still on the horizon.
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You made it, Lovely Lanterns! The veil is thin and our EEEEKmail bag is full! Enjoy an overstuffed pillowcase of calls and letters as you traverse the unknown today!
Mentioned on the episode:
Night Terror Magazine and Instagram
Library Pumpkin Prank Steeped in Mystery
This is Not a House by Brandon Kitchen
Barbarella Restaurant & Bar in La Jolla
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld
Captain's Quarters
Hola Paris
Whaley House
Creep Haunt
On this episode we read a ghostly letter, celebrate a Lantern's publishing success, and enjoy some very clever Halloween costumes! We also take our first call from the Czech Republic and learn about how they celebrate All Souls Day!
Mentioned in the Episode:
Pre-Order Creepy Cute Drawing Class by Marcie
Music featured:
Today we learn about how Trick-or-Treating can be linked to ancient food sharing traditions and we learn a little French as well! Plus we get a call about vintage Halloween books and an EEEEKmail with another great non-traditional treat offering!Mentioned on Episode:Göbekli TepeLittle Witches Black Magic CookbookHowl-A-Ween Universal Monster Books
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Thanks for writing in hundreds of letters and making hundreds calls, Lovely Lanterns! I love making this podcast with you!
Today we follow up on our Charity Haunt topic from last week and learn about how to effectively get rid of that Halloween mask smell AND move to the Halloween town of your dreams!
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October Patreon Tricks + Treats
Today we discuss DIY haunted attractions that are constructed with the intention of giving back!
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What does it take to be the most popular house on your street on Halloween night? We hear from 3 Lanterns who share their tips for tempting the neighborhood with off-beat treats and decorations.
Mentioned on the episode:
Kia Creates: Puzzle Quest Halloween Haunting
Dover Halloween Stickers + Activity Books
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Today we meet a Lantern's new kitten and learn about the haunted history behind their moniker! On the hotline we hear about an incredible Beetlejuice themed birthday party and get a creative idea for treats beyond candy to hand out on Halloween night. We also get an EEEEkmail follow-up from Kara who recently shared her ghostly college experience and we learn how to research the history of land and property in order to possibly ...
This week we get two New England ghost stories on the All Hallows Hotline, some music recommendations for our 2024 Playlists, read an EEEEKmail about an incredible birthday/Halloween surprise party, and learn about how we can get a year’s supply of candy corn!
Mentioned on this episode:
Terror Thursdays and Stephen King September
The bone rattling conclusion to Steveson's ghoulish short story of two men cursed by their dealings with the dead.
Read The Body Snatcher and other Stevenson tales on your own here
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As we enter the calender Halloween season, we bring you a classic tale of depravity to chill your bones as the sun still beats down upon us.
Part 1 of 2 (stay tuned, Lanterns!)
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Today we hear from a few creative Lanterns who are kicking off the calender Halloween season with some FANGtastic ideas! How are you getting crafty these days?
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Of course we know It's Always Halloween, but today marks the official start to the 2024 Calender Halloween season!
What are you looking forward to? I am most excited to hear all your new stories, plans, ideas, and recommendations! So don't wait too long to call into The All Hallows Hotline 872-532-DEAD or write us that EEEEKmail itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com!
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This week we welcome back longtime friend and IAH collaborator, Joe Carlough of Displaced Snail publications. We discuss his new book, Queer Horror, available for pre-order now! We also go deep into pumpkins and have an exciting new project announcement!
For those with sensitive ears, this episode has a couple of light conversational swear words and acknowledges sex and sex work within the context of a few horror films.
Today we continue our exploration of trick-or-treating trends from around the U.S. and one Lantern brings us in on their new October 31st tradition!
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Featured music:
Lightless Dawn - Kevin Macleod
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Today we read Summerween party letters and take a call from a Lantern in Tunisia!
Mentioned in the episode:
October Branches: Summerween (Tjalgahorn's blog)
Follow Lantern Josh on IG: @eclectic_carthage
Music featured:
Skeleton Keys - Alexander Nakarada
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