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That's right. We did it again. Join Joshua, Ricky, and Cameron for another fun filled episode where we tackle Halloweens most debated topics. Which trick or treater will walk away with the most candy this year? Royalty Free Music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Path of the Goblin King v2", "Graveyard Shift", "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Facebook: @HalloweenNationPod Instagram: Halloween.Nation Email: [email protected] Website: rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation

Join us for a review of the graphic novel "Pumpkin Heads" explored through the food that makes this book, and indeed the entire season of autumn, amazing! This one is a cozy ride, so grab yourself a warm drink and a fluffy blanket. "Pumpkin Heads" is written by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks.   Royalty Free Music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Path of the Goblin King v2", "Danse Morialta", "Open Those Bright Eyes", "Daily Beetle", "Call to Adventure", "Savannah Sketch", "There is Romance", "Impromptu in Quarter Comma Meantone", "Midsummer Sky", "Life of Riley", "Perspectives", "Devonshire Waltz Andante", "Eternal Hope", "Sapphire Isle", "Graveyard Shift" Facebook: @HalloweenNationPod Instagram: Halloween.Nation Email: [email protected] Website: rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation

Denizens, have you heard of or seen these Halloween coded Disney specials from the mid 80's? Join Joshua as he talks about his childhood love of Mr. Boogedy and Bride of Boogedy.   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Path of the Goblin King v2", "Ghostpocalypse-8", "Cottages", "Constancy Part Two", "Supernatural Radio A", "Graveyard-Shift", "Mystery", "Waltz of the Carnies", "Unholy Knight", " Facebook: @HalloweenNationPod Instagram: Halloween.Nation Email: [email protected] Website: rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation

We can all describe a Halloween Witch. Black pointy hat, green skin, warts, hangs out with cats. Do you know why" Where does our idea of this distinct witch iconography come from? Well fear not! Your lantern bearers are here to illuminate the answers to the Halloween Witch that ignites our imaginations! Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Path of the Goblin King v2", "Professor and the Plant", "Holiday Weasel", "Graveyard Shift". "Temple of the Manes", "Umbrella Pants", "Village Consort", "Darkest Child", "The Other Side of the Door", "Magistar" Facebook: @HalloweenNationPod Instagram: Halloween.Nation Email: [email protected] Website: rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation

Denizens of the Dark! Have you ever been told you are too weird, too strange, or too spooky? Join us as we talk about Tim Burton, a boy who was told his whole life that he was too strange and unusual, and the very special stop motion movie that became a beacon for the rest of us discarded spooky children. The Nightmare Before Christmas.   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Aquarium", "Fairytale Waltz", "Villainous Treachery", "Drankin Song", "This House", "Sugar Plum Dark Mix", "Run Amok", "One-Eyed Maestro", "Black Vortex", "Arcadia", "Call to Adventure", "Professor and the Plant" Facebook: @HalloweenNationPod Instagram: Halloween.Nation Email: [email protected] Website: rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation

Join us with our special guest, Author Kaeleen Thorn, as we dive into the world of online mediumship. Yes, that is right! We do a seance over a virtal meeting and the results are nothing short of scary. Just remember, we warned you.

Witness the breaking of a man as he sinks deeper and deeper into the insanity that is the Leprechaun movie franchise. Friendships are tested as we asked Ricky to watch all 8 films in the franchise so that we (and you) don't have to. Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone! Facebook: @HalloweenNationPod Instagram: Halloween.Nation Email: [email protected] Website: rocktopusnetwork.com/halloweennation  Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Miris Magic Dance", "Thatched Villagers", "Rollin at 5", "Special Spotlight", "Shaving Mirror", "Fork and Spoon", "ZigZag", "Welcome to HorrorLand", "Galway"

Second of our three Friday the 13th bonus episodes this year. Join us as Lantern Bearer Leah illuminates us on another murder and the lessons that come from studying true crime.

The world of Frankenstein was even darker and more... electrifying... than we thought. Join us as we explore the mad scientist, the empathetic monster, the faminist icon bride, and the brilliant English novelest who created and inspired it all, Mary Shelley. And what the heck does prussian blue have to do with all of this?!   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Long Note Two", "SCP-x6x", "The Bandit", "Past the Edge", "Gathering Darkness", "Wizardtorium", "Heart of Nowhere"

Bonus Episode for Friday the 13th! With three Friday the 13th's in 2026, your Lantern Bearers have decided to highlight a true crime for each of them. Join us as we dip our toes into the darkness that lurks inside the human heart.

Extra extra! Read all about it! Our beloved dark holiday has been making headlines for over a century and we, your lantern bearers, bring to light a few articals from the past and present. Sit back and enjoy this leasure listen and hear about people, places, and things from the dark side of the newsroom.

There is a lot that is spooky about the Holiday season. In this year's Creepy Christmas episode, we party with Gryla, her Yule Cat, Her husbands, and her children, the Yule Lads. Iceland has a lot of explaining to do. Haha.

It's All Hallows Eve, and that means phantasmal forces roam the streets tonight. We're not talking Trick or Treaters. Join this years cast of story tellers and paranormal witnesses as we gather the spirits and celebrate the dark holiday. It's our tradition to tell ghost stories by lantern light, and you are invited.

dump out your pillow cases and sort your candy for trading. It's time to join the Trick or Treat Squad. Really it's just three grown men remembering the good ol' days of Halloween and talking about spooky stuff, but what a fun way to spend the evening.

Oh yes! Washington Irving's classic American folk tale that has shaped much of the spooky landscape that we know and love today. Join Joshua and guest host Alex as they explore the history and impact of the first, great, American ghost story. Watch out, or you might lose your head.