Small Frights: Birthdayween

Small Frights: Birthdayween

Author: Lucé Tomlin-Brenner March 4, 2022 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 Halloween on their birthday and another call from a Lantern who shares a frightening childhood memory. We also hear some more defrightful Edgar Allen Poe and Rocky Horror Picture Show memories. Plus, we get a recommendation for a spookily-themed brewery!

Mentioned in this episode:

Local Lantern Society

March Tricks and Treats

The Old Haunted Zoo

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

The Phantom Carriage Brewery 

The Phantom Carriage (1921) (full film)

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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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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