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A year-round celebration of Halloween history and traditions, spooks past and present, with your master of scaremonies Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
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It's Oftentimes A Podcast
*loud obvious door creak* Is this thing still on? Hi, Lanterns! Today, we return to the haunted pod closet (and Wrigley Field?) for a brief pondering of "What are we doing? What's going on?" Happy Calendar Halloween! Be featured on a Small
BIG Frights: Happy Halloween 2025
Happy Halloween Day Lanterns! I'm back on the porch and ready to handout full size treats! I can't believe the veil is already gossimer thin (wasn't it just January?!), but I'm thrilled to spend our special day together! Today you'll hear b
Small Frights Friday: I Scream You Scream
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
A Christmas Ghost Story by Anonymous (1895)
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 Ech
Small Frights Friday: Who Calls From the Dark?
Today we explore historic cemeteries, famous haunted houses, and creepy trick-or-treat memories. Mentioned on the episode: December BOO-k Club (https://www.patreon.com/posts/vote-on-book-117305975?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLi
Small Frights: Bring Back the Tricks!
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 (https://www.patreo
Small Frights: Our Porch Light is Always On
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
BIG Frights: Happy Halloween 2024
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 (https://www.nightterrorma
Small Frights: Haunted Vintage Store
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! Mention
Small Frights: 5 Little Pumpkins
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 off
100 Small Frights
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 Hallo
Small Frights: Charity Haunts
Today we discuss DIY haunted attractions that are constructed with the intention of giving back! Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hot
Small Frights: Popular Trick-or-Treat Houses
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: September Movies +
Small Frights: Cats Love Halloween
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 Hallo
Small Frights: The Ghost and the Gargoyle
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 s
The Body Snatcher by Robert Lewis Stevenson (Part 2)
The bone rattling conclusion to Steveson's ghoulish short story of two men cursed by their dealings with the dead. Listen to Part 1 here (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-always-halloween/episodes/The-Body-Snatcher-by-Robert-Lewi
The Body Snatcher by Robert Lewis Stevenson (Part 1)
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!) Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween qu
Small Frights: Halloween Craft Circle
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? Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, re
Happy 100 Days (an update)!
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
Looking Gourdgeous with Joe Carlough
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
Small Frights: HalloResting
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! Mentioned on the episode: July Movie Parties (https://www.patreon.com/posts/107835878) July
Small Frights: Tales of Summerween
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) (https://octoberbranches.blogspot.com/2024/07/summerween.html) Follow Lantern Josh
Small Frights: Sad Cryptid
Today we take a delightful hotline call about the most depressed cryptid in America and learn about how we can celebrate them in the hopes of cheering them up. We also get letters about Summerween and how to make your own low cost DIY pumpk
Small Frights: Spooky and Kooky
Today we read a letter from a Lantern who writes a Halloween comedy show for kids with his high school theater troupe. We also hear about a Halloween party that helped another Lantern feel more comfortable in their own skin and get a respon
Small Frights: Misbehavior on the Halloween Express
Today we hear about the harrowing journey one Lantern has on the Halloween Express and lament how disappointing professional Halloween themed jobs can be. We also get a FANGtastic call from a dad who has noticed a newer trend while taking h
Small Frights: Halloween In Japan
This week we hear from Lanterns from three different generations and take a trip to Japan! Thank you Jennifer, Mia, and L.M. for contributing to this episode! Mentioned: Silent Hill (https://silenthill.fandom.com/wiki/Silent_Hill_(franchise
Boo! / The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Today a very welcome ghost from the past rejoins the porch! Beware! You'll find laughter and a chilling rendition of The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman within! Read The Yellow Wallpaper for yourself here! (https://www.nlm.nih.
Small Frights: Halloween Party on Wheels
After a longer than expected hiatus, we're back(ish) with international stories of Halloween from Europe! We also enjoy the ephemeral nature of spooky experiences that sometimes exist just for us in a moment (and then last a little longer i
Small Frights: The Candy Trap
Today we hear more of your stories from Halloween 2023! Yard decor, home haunts, DIY costumes, and trick-or-treating! This episode is jam packed with creative ideas and community spirit! Check out the newest collaboration between IAH and Di
Reflections on Halloween 2023 with GRIMtern Nathan (Part 1)
GRIMtern Nathan joins me to look back on our favorite aspects of the Halloween 2023 season. We read your EEEEKmails and cover our top 10 seasonal moments. This is part 1 of 2. You can hear part 2 by subscribing on Spotify or Patreon. Be fea
