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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Ouija Board Truth with Author Scott Wells | Ep. 90 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:19
The Ouija board has been called a game, a tool, and even a doorway to the unknown. Tonight, we’re talking with Scott Wells, the author of Marked by the Ouija, to uncover the stories behind it.
Hex Hollow Murder | The Dark Record | Ep. 31 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:22
In 1928, neighbors killed Nelson Rehmeyer in rural Pennsylvania, convinced he had cursed them with witchcraft. The Hex Hollow Murder remains one of America’s strangest true crimes born from superstition.
James Dean’s Car Curse | The Dark Record | Ep. 29 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:16
James Dean’s death in 1955 was only the beginning of the story. His Porsche, nicknamed Little Bastard, became infamous as a cursed car that brought tragedy to many who touched it.
SS Ourang Medan Mystery | The Dark Record | Ep. 26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:12
A ship adrift, a crew frozen in terror, and an explosion that erased the evidence. The SS Ourang Medan remains one of the sea’s most chilling unsolved mysteries.
Voynich Manuscript Mystery | The Dark Record | Ep. 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:16
A centuries-old book filled with unknown symbols and drawings has baffled experts for generations. The Voynich Manuscript remains one of the world’s most mysterious unsolved texts.
The Dudleytown Curse | The Dark Record | Ep. 24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:12
Once called the “Village of the Damned,” Dudleytown, Connecticut, is said to be cursed by tragedy and misfortune. Are the legends born from folklore—or does something sinister still linger in its abandoned ruins?
Black Monk of Pontefract | The Dark Record | Ep. 23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:45
In the 1960s, a family in Pontefract, England, endured one of the most terrifying poltergeist hauntings on record. The Black Monk of Pontefract became a legend of paranormal history—and a haunting with no clear explanati…