Ghouls Night In

Green Witch Goals

Penny & Midge get chatty talking about our favorite ways to celebrate the spookiness of spring, from (belated) Easter plans to toads, cemetery strolls, and more.
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Cover art by Alex Zimdars

That's Just the Vortex

Penny & Midge talk about another terrifying weather phenomenon: tornados! There's a reason these twisting storms have inspired multiple film horror franchises.
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Corpse Soap

Penny & Midge discuss adipocere AKA grave wax, a substance caused by saponification of human remains.
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Reboot Danger Zone

Penny & Midge chat about upcoming spooky media projects we're excited about and mourn the tragically canceled Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot.
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Michelin Star Relics

Penny & Midge talk about the Catholic enthusiasm for relics. This long-standing tradition saw a peak in the Middle Ages, but many of these blessed remains continue to be objects of admiration and fascination today.
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Delayed Ectoplasm Syndrome

Penny & Midge discuss the fascinating tale of Mina Crandon, also known as Margery the Medium! This spiritualist showed off her skills (and her...other assets) to convince a panel from Scientific American of her credibility.
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Custard Joe

Penny & Midge explore the unexpectedly dark origins of ventriloquism, how the practice transformed in the vaudeville era, and why dummies continue to be a horror staple.
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Sharp Sharp Baby Teeth

Penny & Midge discuss another formative piece of spooky media: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. This book series inspired a number of adaptations and sprinkled lots of goth breadcrumbs for young fans.
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Unexpected Meat

Penny & Midge discusss one of America's most popular patent medicines: Valentine's Meat Juice!
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Tussie Mussies & Nosegays

Penny & Midge explore the Victorian language of flowers, from the original inspiration behind messages sent via bouquet to its most outlandishly complicated versions, PLUS what flowers you should be sending this Valentine's Day.
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