BIG Frights: Happy Halloween!

BIG Frights: Happy Halloween!

Author: Lucé Tomlin-Brenner October 31, 2023 Duration: 1:44:15

Happy October 31st, Lanterns! The veil is thin and the bonfires are lit, let the harvest celebration begin! 

This is a collection of close to 20 All Hallows Hotline calls and EEEEKmails pertaining to our day of days. I hope this helps set the mood. Sending you all my wishes for a joyful day filled with spooks, treats, community, and remembrance. You are ALIVE, don't let 'em forget it!

Please note, we are taking the rest of the week off to recover! We return 11/10! In the meantime, please tell us how you celebrated this year! Call the All Hallows Hotline at 802-532-DEAD or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweebpodcast@gmail.com.

Mentioned in this episode:

Haunted Tents 2022 Walk Thru Video

Haunted Tents on Facebook

Haunted Tents on IG

Field of Screams 

Izzy's Spooky Season Playlist

Gwen's Mossy Fox Shop

Busta Rhymes - Gimme Some More (Music Video)

Rob Zombie - Living Dead Girl (Music Video)

Vmpyr - L'invitation (Music Video)

Vmpyr - Carmilla (Music Video)

Follow Michael Lewis on IG: @mikelmas

Follow Charis on IG: @little_pretzel_witch

Be featured on a Small Frights episode! Submit all Halloween queries, advice, recommendations, or memories via telephone to the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! or write an EEEEKmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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IAH Spotify Playlist

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Music for this mega episode was provided by: Mokka, Infraction, Toru Takemitsu, Lofi Geek, The Fletchers and, as always, Pete Byrnes.



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.
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