It's Always Halloween

It's Always Halloween

Author: Lucé Tomlin-Brenner Language: English Episodes: 100
Dive into the shadows with It's Always Halloween, where the autumn feeling never fades. Host Lucé Tomlin-Brenner serves as your guide through the misty lanes of history, exploring how our modern spooks evolved from ancient roots. This isn't just a seasonal listen; it's a deep, year-round exploration of the stories behind the symbols, the origins of our oddest traditions, and the figures who shaped our fears. Each episode feels like a conversation in a dimly lit parlor, unraveling the threads of folklore, forgotten customs, and the cultural moments that made Halloween what it is today. You'll hear about everything from the Celtic Samhain to vintage postcards, from the history of trick-or-treating to the biography of a particularly famous monster. Lucé’s passion for the subject is palpable, making even the most obscure historical detail feel immediate and thrilling. The podcast proves that history is alive with whispers and creaks, offering a rich tapestry of the past that informs our present-day celebrations. For anyone who finds magic in the macabre and curiosity in the crypt, this series provides a perfect, perpetual atmosphere. Join Lucé Tomlin-Brenner and discover why, for true enthusiasts, it really is always Halloween.
Episodes
The Lively Ghosts of Ireland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:34
Today I read you The Secret of Ballinguile, a "true" ghost story by Hans Holzer who was considered to be the grandfather of ghost hunting in America. This tale is from his 1966 book, The Lively Ghosts of Ireland. Do you…
Small Frights: Dead and Breakfast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:27
On this episode, we discuss haunted battlefields, Halloween arts and crafts, Hallotines vs. Valoween, and a Lantern takes our recommendation and visits The Phantom Carriage Brewery. Mentioned in this episode: Gettysburg…
Small Frights: Birthdayween [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:44
On Small Frights Friday episodes I like to share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! On this episode, we take a call from a Lantern who likes to celebrate Hallowe…
Small Frights: Valloween [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:40
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! This week we read a charming EEEEKmail about the perfect Valoween night. Then we talk about Jack-o-Lantern…
Small Frights: Raven Friends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:24
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! Witches, Ravens, and Goths on the beach. This week we hear about movies, museums, and Halloween beverages.…
The Masque of the Red Death [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:45
This week we are celebrating Edgar Allen Poe's birthday with an oddly apropos story about the wealthy Prince Prospero who attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his castle with his obs…
The History of the Slasher Genre: Live from The Ax Wound Film Festival [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:20
Why are Slashers such a popular subgenre of horror? And where did they even come from? Many point to films from the midcentury, but real ones know we have to go back to Roman Antiquity to find the truth. This episode was…
Small Frights: Peanut-Eyed Ghost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:42
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! In this episode, we hear a Halloween memory, a Christmas memory, and get a follow-up from a Lantern on how…
Creepmas Creatures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:15
In this episode, we travel across several countries and thousands of years discovering horrible little holiday creatures who are anything but merry! Can we trace any of their gory rituals to Halloween? You'll have to lis…
Small Frights: The C-Word [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:42
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! Today we're talking about the creepy aspects of ANOTHER holiday. Mentioned in this episode: A Christmas Me…

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