Christmas 2025 Special

Christmas 2025 Special

Author: Lyle Perez December 24, 2025 Duration: 1:17:19
Christmas is supposed to be warm and comforting—but some of our strongest holiday memories feel a little strange when we look back. In this Christmas special of The Halloween Podcast, Lyle and Meghan unwrap the nostalgia, the movies, the commercials, and the subtle shadows that always seem to follow the season.

Lyle Perez hosts The Halloween Podcast, a series that treats the spooky season as a doorway into the past. Rather than just sharing ghost stories, this podcast digs into the historical roots and cultural transformations behind our autumn traditions. You’ll hear about ancient festivals that evolved into modern Halloween, the real-life figures who inspired iconic monsters, and the social history behind rituals like trick-or-treating. Lyle’s approach is that of a curious investigator, weaving together folklore, documented accounts, and interviews with historians and folklorists to separate fact from frightening fiction. Each episode feels like a deep dive into archives and old tales, revealing how our collective fears and celebrations are deeply intertwined with human history. Tune in for a thoughtful, well-researched exploration that proves the true story behind a holiday is often as compelling as any legend. This isn't just a seasonal listen; it's a year-round historical journey for anyone fascinated by the shadows of the past and how they shape our present.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Great Amherst Mystery | The Dark Record | Ep. 46 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:37
In the 1870s, violent paranormal activity terrorized a young woman in Nova Scotia. The Great Amherst Mystery remains one of the most notorious hauntings in Canadian history.
Man from Taured | The Dark Record | Ep. 45 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:19
In 1954, a man arrived in Tokyo with a passport from a country that didn’t exist. By the next day, both he and the proof had vanished.
Betz Mystery Sphere | The Dark Record | Ep. 44 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:28
A Florida family found a strange metallic sphere that seemed to move on its own. Decades later, the mystery of the Betz Sphere remains unsolved.
Curse of The Iceman | The Dark Record | Ep. 43 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:50
Ötzi’s discovery was hailed as one of archaeology’s greatest finds—until people connected to him began dying mysteriously. Is it coincidence, or the Iceman’s curse?
The Bridgewater Triangle | The Dark Record | Ep. 41 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:26
UFOs, cryptids, and disappearances—all tied to a single region in Massachusetts. The Bridgewater Triangle is one of America’s most active paranormal hotspots.